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re: *** UPDATED (1:30PM 4/5) Avery Johnson to become UA Basketball Coach
Posted on 4/1/15 at 8:32 am to AUNashville
Posted on 4/1/15 at 8:32 am to AUNashville
I don't feel like he's stalling at all. He had to be completely focused on the NCAA tournament until just a few days ago. If I were in his shoes, I would want to take my time and make sure it's the right decision.
At 52, this could well be the last time he makes a move.
At 52, this could well be the last time he makes a move.
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Posted on 4/1/15 at 8:34 am to AUNashville
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As we become more and more weary of the serious health consequences involved in these sports, aspects will change.
Add in technology which in many ways gives you the best seat in the house, I think we are on the waning edge of the golden age of college football as we know it.
This seems improbable but with the internet globalizing all sports, the rise of soccer in the US in the next 15 to 20 years seems like a large possibility. That is the largest growth potential in sports in the US. I could see baseball becoming niche, Football staying a power albeit less powerful and soccer having a major upswing with millennial's and the upcoming generation.
ETA: should have made a spinoff thread. It's a topic that I find interesting although it being buried in a Bama coaching search thread probably isn't the right place to have the discussion.
This post was edited on 4/1/15 at 8:39 am
Posted on 4/1/15 at 8:51 am to flyAU
Agreed. It is a good topic, and is really another thread.
As soon as you create a good thread expecting an interesting conversation on the rant, though, it immediately gets flooded with people telling you that you're an idiot and your jimmies are rustled.
As soon as you create a good thread expecting an interesting conversation on the rant, though, it immediately gets flooded with people telling you that you're an idiot and your jimmies are rustled.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 8:52 am to flyAU
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It's a topic that I find interesting although it being buried in a Bama coaching search thread probably isn't the right place to have the discussion.
I agree. I find the subject of soccer interesting too because yes, globalization is happening, and our individual cultures are disappearing. Therefore it's expected to see soccer begin to become more of a focus in non-traditional soccer countries...especially the US. The idea of placing an NFL team in London is gaining traction too in the last couple of years.
I'll add regarding soccer...I think in order to say the interest in soccer is growing, we'll need to see a major upswing in the popularity of the MLS. Will we ever see top-notch players come over from Europe to play besides when they're dried up? Many Americans already follow the Euro leagues pretty closely, and I've noticed since the WC, ESPN has been showing highlights more frequently from the club games over in Europe. It'd be nice is some how UEFA would allow the MLS to qualify for the Champions League...it would add a HUGE number of viewers.
This post was edited on 4/1/15 at 8:58 am
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:03 am to AUNashville
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I agree. I find the subject of soccer interesting too because yes, globalization is happening, and our individual cultures are disappearing. Therefore it's expected to see soccer begin to become more of a focus in non-traditional soccer countries...especially the US. The idea of placing an NFL team in London is gaining traction too in the last couple of years.
I'll add regarding soccer...I think in order to say the interest in soccer is growing, we'll need to see a major upswing in the popularity of the MLS. Will we ever see top-notch players come over from Europe to play besides when they're dried up? Many Americans already follow the Euro leagues pretty closely, and I've noticed since the WC, ESPN has been showing highlights more frequently from the club games over in Europe. It'd be nice is some how UEFA would allow the MLS to qualify for the Champions League...it would add a HUGE number of viewers.
I'll start a thread in the OT Board.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:11 am to Tuscaloosa
UPDATE #6 added to OP:
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UPDATE #6 (9:00AM 4/1)
*** Gregg Marshall continues to assure Alabama that a deal can be worked out. At this time the only hold up is convincing his family, who is very comfortable in Wichita, to move.
*** Sources close to the situation feel that Gregg Marshall and his family are "very likely" to visit Tuscaloosa within the next couple of days.
*** Alabama still feels good about their chances with Marshall and believe that a trip to Tuscaloosa could seal the deal.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:16 am to Tuscaloosa
Couple days? Ugh
I wish this would just end one way or the other. We are gonna look like fools if we spend all this time courting him just to have him say no. Bama fans shouldn't expect Marshall, but at this point it will be a major let down if we get anyone else.
I wish this would just end one way or the other. We are gonna look like fools if we spend all this time courting him just to have him say no. Bama fans shouldn't expect Marshall, but at this point it will be a major let down if we get anyone else.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:27 am to Patton
we got this. as long as we don't let them go south of 15th street.
This post was edited on 4/1/15 at 9:28 am
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:31 am to cjared036
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:33 am to Tuscaloosa
Great time to visit being Spring. The wife will be smacking the hell out of Gregg by July.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:33 am to jb4
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The PLANE
Wichita to Austin... here...we...go
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:34 am to RockyMtnTigerWDE
Summer time ttown is pretty good. Especially if you like lakes / rivers / golfing / outdoors.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:35 am to Prof
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He's known for being abrasive as hell and not getting along well with others
So...he would fit in very nicely at Alabama.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:36 am to Crimson Legend
Dude will be the next coach of Bama basketball.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:36 am to Tuscaloosa
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Gregg Marshall continues to assure Alabama that a deal can be worked out. At this time the only hold up is convincing his family, who is very comfortable in Wichita, to move.
be a man gregg.
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:37 am to cjared036
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This post was edited on 4/1/15 at 9:39 am
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:40 am to RockyMtnTigerWDE
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The wife will be smacking the hell out of Gregg by July.
It does get nearly unbearable in Alabama during late summer. Definitely glad he would potentially be visiting in the Spring. Also glad we've got some bodies of water to maybe help Gregg not get smacked too hard
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:42 am to jb4
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The PLANE
LINK
Wichita to Austin?
Uh Oh!
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:43 am to Tuscaloosa
not like austin is any better in the summer. He will have enough $ to have a summer house somewhere on the water.
This post was edited on 4/1/15 at 9:44 am
Posted on 4/1/15 at 9:44 am to GetCocky11
I feel bad for the Alabama basketball commits. This must suck.
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