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re: Fire up the coaches board. Wade, Oates and Pearl are on the list for the Louisville job
Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:21 am to MrAUTigers
Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:21 am to MrAUTigers
When you aren’t a basketball school, which only Kentucky is in the SEC, and your coach is really good, and a job opens up at a “blue blood”, they come calling, 7 times out of 10, you probably lose that coach to the “blue blood”, I’m not saying he’s gone if offered but we also can’t pretend he’d stay just bc he’s a builder or whatever was said
Hell A&M lost BCG to Kentucky, Turgeon to Maryland, we have Buzz bc he’s a Texas guy who will probably stay even if he has success, but if UCONN or a Gonzaga came for Buzz, he’s probably gone, it is what it is, just know I rather Pearl not leave Auburn but he probably hears Louisville’s pitch, but right now it’s a Kentucky beat writer’s speculation we are discussing no?
Tbh the only coach I’m surprised hasn’t been poached or left that has had recent success is Scott Drew at Baylor, but maybe Pearl likes where he’s at, won’t listen and be the Scott Drew of Auburn, challenging Kentucky for the conference title for next few years
Hell A&M lost BCG to Kentucky, Turgeon to Maryland, we have Buzz bc he’s a Texas guy who will probably stay even if he has success, but if UCONN or a Gonzaga came for Buzz, he’s probably gone, it is what it is, just know I rather Pearl not leave Auburn but he probably hears Louisville’s pitch, but right now it’s a Kentucky beat writer’s speculation we are discussing no?
Tbh the only coach I’m surprised hasn’t been poached or left that has had recent success is Scott Drew at Baylor, but maybe Pearl likes where he’s at, won’t listen and be the Scott Drew of Auburn, challenging Kentucky for the conference title for next few years
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Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:29 am to JayAg
It is easier to challenge UK as an SEC school vs challenging Duke and UNC by a team like Louisville. Again, check out what they have done since joining the ACC.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:32 am to UKWildcats
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Asking why he would take it is fricking dumb.
Just because you are too goddamn stupid to understand it doesn’t mean the question is dumb. Apparently, you are unable to comprehend the topic and of this thread.
You really should get cal’s dick out of your mouth.
This post was edited on 1/26/22 at 12:37 am
Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:33 am to Irons Puppet
You may have noticed they’ve had more than a couple of problems off the court since joining.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:34 am to JayAg
The fact that you even remotely compare Bruce’s accomplishments at Auburn with Buzz’s at a&m is beyond laughable.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:35 am to MrAUTigers
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Please explain why? Bruce has shown he can compete with anybody in the nation at Auburn. He is building Auburn's bball history at Auburn. He would be just another coach in a long line of coaches at Louisville. Bruce will have his name on Auburn's arena. Louisville is paying their HC $4M a year. Bruce is making $3.9M and will be getting a nice raise. It makes no sense to leave Auburn at this time.
It’s not about the money, Auburn could match any offer and definitely outbid Louisville. $EC money would make that happen. However, Louisville is a blue blood and basically an “NBA type of program”. It’s a different level and culture. It really depends on what Bruce is looking for in his career…
This post was edited on 1/26/22 at 12:41 am
Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:38 am to Irons Puppet
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It is easier to challenge UK as an SEC school vs challenging Duke and UNC by a team like Louisville. Again, check out what they have done since joining the ACC.
I personally think the ACC and Big 10 are better basketball conferences than ours, at least in recent years, those schedules probably set you up for a deeper tournament run than having say an SEC schedule, but I hope Pearl doesn’t jump bc good coaches here can help elevate our conference where it’s no longer Kentucky and everyone else
Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:41 am to OleManDixon
Without any on the court accomplishments. Bruce is doing it at Auburn due partially to location. Check his roster the last 5 years. Not sure how well that would work at Louisville.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:43 am to GusAU
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The fact that you even remotely compare Bruce’s accomplishments at Auburn with Buzz’s at a&m is beyond laughable.
Buzz has not been successful at A&M, I said if he was, he probably gets poached bc we aren’t a basketball school
Plus I just looked at Bruce’s record at Auburn, you guys have been making this guy sound like a juggernaut, he’s no Scott Drew so I take that back
Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:44 am to JayAg
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This reads more like you’re trying to convince yourself of this not us, we all know Louisville is probably a Top 10 bball job, why is it that we should act like it isn’t?
Too funny.
Why don’t you just answer the question?
Also, please link the quote where I stated UL is not a top 10 job.
Seriously, how in the hell did you come up with that from the post you quoted?
Posted on 1/26/22 at 12:57 am to JayAg
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Plus I just looked at Bruce’s record at Auburn, you guys have been making this guy sound like a juggernaut, he’s no Scott Drew so I take that back
Ah...doubling down on dumbassery...
Good luck with that!
Posted on 1/26/22 at 1:30 am to GusAU
You guys are taking everything personal right now, it’s a compliment when Bball schools want your coach
Posted on 1/26/22 at 1:54 am to JayAg
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You guys are taking everything personal right now, it’s a compliment when Bball schools want your coach
This post just proves that you just don't get it. None of us Auburn fans are taking it personally negative that any school would want Bruce. Hell, I wanted Bruce to coach Auburn when he was the HC at Tennessee.
You think that Auburn fans here are upset that anyone would want Bruce as their coach. At the same time, you think that we are saying that Auburn is a "better job" than those bluebloods. We are not saying that Auburn is a better job, we are just saying that Bruce has already seen that he can win at the highest level at Auburn.
We are just pointing out the obvious. Why in the world would Bruce want to coach at a "blueblood" school when he can accomplish everything any coach would want to accomplish at Auburn?
The same can be said for Dabo. Why in the world would he consider going to bama after Saban retires, even though he is an alum? He is/will be the greatest coach that Clemson has ever had, making him a legend there. Do you really think that Dabo could ever be considered a legend at bama with their history of successful head coaches? Even if he wins a national title or two? I don't. In no way is that disrespectful to their program. It means that enough coaches have been extremely successful there that he would just get lost in the shuffle.
Do you really think that Bruce is unable to win a National Championship at Auburn? I'm not saying he will, but do you really believe that there is no chance for him to win it all at Auburn? Even after his accomplishments of the last 3-4 years?
This post was edited on 1/26/22 at 2:35 am
Posted on 1/26/22 at 4:09 am to GusAU
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Do you really think that Bruce is unable to win a National Championship at Auburn? I'm not saying he will, but do you really believe that there is no chance for him to win it all at Auburn? Even after his accomplishments of the last 3-4 years?
There’s more that coaches want than winning. They also want to work with top notch individuals and build a great work culture. They also want high levels of fan engagement. Louisville’s arena is over 2X the size of Auburns. Louisville is a program with national fan exposure. A sweet sixteen Louisville team probably has more fan engagement than an Auburn national championship team would. Bruce Pearl might not care about it or maybe wants to try and create that environment, but it’s a real thing that people care about.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 6:52 am to KellerChrystFan
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Imagine pretending 2013 didn't happen because the NCAA said so.
It didn’t happen…and the NCAA said so.
Blue bloods don’t get caught cheating to win.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 6:54 am to GusAU
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This post just proves that you just don't get it. None of us Auburn fans are taking it personally negative that any school would want Bruce. Hell, I wanted Bruce to coach Auburn when he was the HC at Tennessee.
I wouldn't sweat it - I don't think he'll leave for Louisville. There are just too many questions surrounding that program right now. Looming NCAA sanctions, coming changes at President and AD. Pearl is in a better spot at Auburn.
And it's not like Auburn is completely devoid of basketball tradition or support. They have both. I think Pearl has all he needs to win a title there if he stays.
Are their bigger powerhouse schools ? Yes. Will one of them eventually snap up Pearl ? Maybe. But that school ain't Louisville. At least not right now.
Enjoy the ride. You're looking at a great season, and possibly a memorable trip in the Big Dance. Have fun.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 7:08 am to higgsBoson
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here’s more that coaches want than winning. They also want to work with top notch individuals and build a great work culture. They also want high levels of fan engagement. Louisville’s arena is over 2X the size of Auburns. Louisville is a program with national fan exposure. A sweet sixteen Louisville team probably has more fan engagement than an Auburn national championship team would. Bruce Pearl might not care about it or maybe wants to try and create that environment, but it’s a real thing that people care about
What is this garbage? You can work with top notch individuals and have a great culture at any level of basketball and the opposite can be found at any level of basketball. Has absolutely no correlation to being a “blue blood”.
The fan engagement comment is just asinine. Bruce himself and the media have tripped all over themselves praising the Auburn fan base and their engagement. We have a massive alumni base in Atlanta which is also the recruiting hot bed in the country. Our presence there is bigger than anything Louisville could put together.
I would say the environment Bruce has built at Auburn might be the single thing that keeps him here over any other program.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 7:24 am to ScoggDog
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I don't think he'll leave for Louisville. There are just too many questions surrounding that program right now. Looming NCAA sanctions, coming changes at President and AD. Pearl is in a better spot at Auburn
If Bruce were 50, I'd be worried about him leaving. But he's 61, and rebuilds take time.
Posted on 1/26/22 at 7:39 am to LegendInMyMind
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I just heard on one of the YouTube shows that Louisville doesn't have a President nor an Athletic Director. They're just rolling with interims at both positions.
Is that true?
Yep. Which is why they likely won’t land anyone “big name” unless it’s someone with direct ties to the school IMO.
With a healthy AD and some resolution to their off-the-court bullshite (that extends well beyond the AD), they’re a Top 10 basketball job. The problem is they’re mired with major issues across the board in positions that matter. They’re also hemorrhaging money as a result of all of the scandals. And the NCAA is still working through the Bowens stuff (post-hookers) which could be pretty bad for UofL since they’ll be considered a repeat offender under the new violation structure.
If the other stuff wasn’t going on I’d say Pearl would probably entertain their offer. At this juncture? It’s not worth getting into for any coach that’s in a comfortable position at their current school.
This post was edited on 1/26/22 at 7:40 am
Posted on 1/26/22 at 7:41 am to OleManDixon
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When’s the last time a tier two program was interested?
You should know, based on your shitty football history.
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