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The Athletic College Bball : Staff Survey of Offseason Hires
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:04 pm
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:04 pm
14 overall participants
Best Hire
1. Buzz Williams, Texas A&M (7 votes)
2. Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska (5)
T3. Eric Musselman, Arkansas (1)
T3. Nate Oats, Alabama (1)
Worst Hire
1. Mike Anderson, St John's (7)
T2. Jerry Stackhouse, Vanderbilt (2)
T2. Mick Cronin, UCLA (2)
T4. Dane Fischer, William & Mary (1)
T4. Mark Fox, Cal (1)
T4. Nate Oats, Alabama (1)
Most Underrated Hire
T1. Nate Oats, Alabama (3)
T1. Ron Hunter, Tulane (3)
9 others with 1 vote
Which SEC school made the most improvement?
1. Texas A&M (6)
2. Arkansas (5)
3. Alabama (2)
4. Vanderbilt (1)
Best Hire
1. Buzz Williams, Texas A&M (7 votes)
2. Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska (5)
T3. Eric Musselman, Arkansas (1)
T3. Nate Oats, Alabama (1)
Worst Hire
1. Mike Anderson, St John's (7)
T2. Jerry Stackhouse, Vanderbilt (2)
T2. Mick Cronin, UCLA (2)
T4. Dane Fischer, William & Mary (1)
T4. Mark Fox, Cal (1)
T4. Nate Oats, Alabama (1)
Most Underrated Hire
T1. Nate Oats, Alabama (3)
T1. Ron Hunter, Tulane (3)
9 others with 1 vote
Which SEC school made the most improvement?
1. Texas A&M (6)
2. Arkansas (5)
3. Alabama (2)
4. Vanderbilt (1)
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Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:12 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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Best Hire
1. Buzz Williams, Texas A&M (7 votes)
Which SEC school made the most improvement?
1. Texas A&M (6)
I'm going to upvote because I like the results of the information you posted, but if it wasn't so favorable I would downvote because you a just hatin.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:13 pm to Farmer1906
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I'm going to upvote because I like the results of the information you posted, but if it wasn't so favorable I would downvote because you a just hatin.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:14 pm to SummerOfGeorge
So are they saying that Oats was a middle of the pack hire ?
Sounds like half like the hire and the other half hate it. Who were these staff members?
Sounds like half like the hire and the other half hate it. Who were these staff members?
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:15 pm to SummerOfGeorge
Alabama winning this poll just by showing up in all 4 categories... 
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:17 pm to Irons Puppet
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Who were these staff members?
CL Brown
Dana O'Neil
Seth Davis
Brian Hamilton
Bill Landis
Eamonn Brennan
Jeff Greer
CJ Moore
Dustin Dopirak
Justin Williams
John Martin
Kyle Tucker
Doug Haller
Don't know #14
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:23 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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Worst Hire
1. Mike Anderson, St John's (7)
T2. Jerry Stackhouse, Vanderbilt (2)
T2. Mick Cronin, UCLA (2)
T4. Dane Fischer, William & Mary (1)
T4. Mark Fox, Cal (1)
T4. Nate Oats, Alabama (1)
I would like to submit my vote for Nate.
6. Nate Oats, Alabama (2)
Plz update OP.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:24 pm to WilliamTaylor21
If you can convince The Athletic to hire you as GIF Master I will be happy to add your vote.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:24 pm to WilliamTaylor21
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I would like to submit my vote for Nate.
6. Nate Oats, Alabama (2)
Plz update OP.
Your vote would move him to a T2, not 6th.
Keep up.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:28 pm to SummerOfGeorge
quote:
quote:
Who were these staff members?
CL Brown
Dana O'Neil
Seth Davis
Brian Hamilton
Bill Landis
Eamonn Brennan
Jeff Greer
CJ Moore
Dustin Dopirak
Justin Williams
John Martin
Kyle Tucker
Doug Haller
Don't know #14
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Would love to see their previous years predictions.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:28 pm to Irons Puppet
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Would love to see their previous years predictions.
Like their reviews of hirings or general season predictions?
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:30 pm to AHM21
... well... not in my world. Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:31 pm to SummerOfGeorge
Hirings. Might show how much thought they put into it or if some were just following the lead.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:32 pm to Irons Puppet
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Hirings. Might show how much thought they put into it or if some were just following the lead.
Some of those folks are really good (Dana O'Neil for one). Some of them are boobs (Seth Davis).
This post was edited on 5/21/19 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:35 pm to SummerOfGeorge
Not sure if I agree with the hate of Cronin to UCLA. Would be surprised if he does not do well.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:35 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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Hirings. Might show how much thought they put into it or if some were just following the lead.
Some of those folks are really good (Dana O'Neil for one). Some of them are boobs (Seth Davis).
Which is my point. Who voted for who would prove my theory of who are the lemmings among the group.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:36 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
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Not sure if I agree with the hate of Cronin to UCLA. Would be surprised if he does not do well.
His tournament success (or lack thereof) at a program like Cincy leaves a lot to be desired.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:39 pm to Eric Nies Grind Time
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Not sure if I agree with the hate of Cronin to UCLA. Would be surprised if he does not do well.
Think it depends on what the expectation is.
He will play his style, which is not visually pleasing to most. They will be a solid club, probably even a Top 10-20 team every year if he signs good players. But, if the expectation is Final Fours I'm not sure there is any evidence that he will do that (that's a bit of a ridiculous expectation, IMHO).
Howland's last 5 years they went to the 2nd round 2x, 1st round 1x and missed the NCAAT 2x. Alfords last 4 seasons they went to the S16 1x, 1st round 1x and missed the NCAAT 2x. So, if Cronin can get them to consistently getting to the tournament and getting to the 2nd weekend 2/3 of the time that should be considered a solid job IMHO.
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:43 pm to Irons Puppet
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Which is my point. Who voted for who would prove my theory of who are the lemmings among the group.
- Basically everyone liked the Buzz hire. Greer and Hamilton specifically.
- O'Neil and Kyle Tucker (UK writer) like Oats a lot. O'Neil doesn't think Avery was good or in tune with the day to day, ancillary duties of a college coach.
- Hamilton thinks Cronin will do a solid job.
- Seth Davis loves Musselman
This post was edited on 5/21/19 at 1:44 pm
Posted on 5/21/19 at 1:43 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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So, if Cronin can get them to consistently getting to the tournament and getting to the 2nd weekend 2/3 of the time that should be considered a solid job IMHO.
He's only advanced to the second weekend once in his coaching career.
This post was edited on 5/21/19 at 1:44 pm
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