Palehosefan Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2813245 Why? Back to back 20 win seasons and solid in recruiting, brought in 4 four stars in last years class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 I liked Stan Heath from his Kent State days. He definitely got fired way too prematurely here; he should get a decent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 They want Billy Gillispie is why. Don't know if they'll be able to get him or not. He'd definitely be an upgrade over Heath though. He had plenty of time at Arkansas and didn't do jack. He even got a miracle and got a tourney bid this year and then got embarrassed in the first round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Gillespie is rumored to be their new coach. He moves more than Self does, i wonder why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 Arkansas basketball fans are the single most delusional fan base in sports. Reading their message board, you will find comments like that their heading coaching spot is spot is the most coveted job in all of basketball. And it's not just one or two silly comments, it's the entire board. Some think their just going to go right in and pluck Bill Self from Kansas. I don't even know where they get this stuff from. Gillepsie will be seriously considered, but he has to know that they may be his last job for awhile. I could see him staying at A&M for a bit until a better offer comes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 QUOTE(Buehrle>Wood @ Mar 26, 2007 -> 05:54 PM) Arkansas basketball fans are the single most delusional fan base in sports. Reading their message board, you will find comments like that their heading coaching spot is spot is the most coveted job in all of basketball. And it's not just one or two silly comments, it's the entire board. Some think their just going to go right in and pluck Bill Self from Kansas. I don't even know where they get this stuff from. Agree 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 Gillespie would be an idiot to go there. Arkansas fans are morons, it's a much harder place to win at than Texas A&M (compare recruiting bases and expectations in each local area) and Gillespie should wait for a top, top job before he leaves A&M. As for Heath, the writing on the wall has been there for a while that he was toast after this year. I think he's a good coach and they sholdn't have done this but hey, Chris Lowery should be warned.....Heath is another in a growing list of mid major coaches who jumped at a "big" job ASAP and failed. I know it's about the money, but I'm just saying.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 (edited) QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 27, 2007 -> 02:51 AM) Gillespie would be an idiot to go there. Arkansas fans are morons, it's a much harder place to win at than Texas A&M (compare recruiting bases and expectations in each local area) and Gillespie should wait for a top, top job before he leaves A&M. As for Heath, the writing on the wall has been there for a while that he was toast after this year. I think he's a good coach and they sholdn't have done this but hey, Chris Lowery should be warned.....Heath is another in a growing list of mid major coaches who jumped at a "big" job ASAP and failed. I know it's about the money, but I'm just saying.... This isn't a step up job. It's a lateral move. I'm not going to rip on the fans, cuz I don't know how they are, except in football. But, Arkansas is not a destination job, like Kentucky, Kansas, UCLA, Indiana, etc. Neither is A&M, for that matter. I think Gillispie is going to wait for a big time job in a big time conference...that cares about basketball more than football. And if he keeps winning, that will come in the next couple of years. PS...It's Gillispie, not Gillespie. FYI. Edited March 27, 2007 by CanOfCorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted March 27, 2007 Share Posted March 27, 2007 QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Mar 27, 2007 -> 09:50 AM) This isn't a step up job. It's a lateral move. I'm not going to rip on the fans, cuz I don't know how they are, except in football. But, Arkansas is not a destination job, like Kentucky, Kansas, UCLA, Indiana, etc. Neither is A&M, for that matter. I think Gillispie is going to wait for a big time job in a big time conference...that cares about basketball more than football. And if he keeps winning, that will come in the next couple of years. PS...It's Gillispie, not Gillespie. FYI. Maybe I worded it wrong, because I agree on all counts. And yeah, I know, I'm bad with spelling names, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted March 31, 2007 Share Posted March 31, 2007 Arkansas is probably a slight step up from A&M. This is the same A&M program that went 0-16 in the Big 12, what, 3 years ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted April 1, 2007 Author Share Posted April 1, 2007 And look how fast he turned the program around with just Texas talent. He would be crazy to leave for any job that isn't an obvious step up in my opinion. Going from A&M to Kentucky would make a lot of sense, but Arkansas' appeal can't be very high without an obvious recruiting base and an administration that just fired a coach who had back to back 21+ win seasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Dana Altman new coach at Arkansas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 QUOTE(Jimbo @ Apr 2, 2007 -> 11:00 AM) Dana Altman new coach at Arkansas So you fire Stan Heath to get Dana Altman? I don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 Arkansas thought they could pull a Self,Calipari, Pitino figure...they found themselves a coach who Kstate fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 QUOTE(Jimbo @ Apr 2, 2007 -> 11:12 AM) Arkansas thought they could pull a Self,Calipari, Pitino figure...they found themselves a coach who Kstate fired. Yeah, and that same guy had about 14 pretty damn good years at Creighton. Altman was given a raw deal at K-state, and more than proved his worth at Creighton. Im sure he will be just fine at Arkansas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 I like Altman and Iowa was supposed to be the job he was most willing to leave Creighton for. Too bad Barta is busy dicking around. I'm kind of puzzled as to where Iowa is going with this whole thing. And after reading Iowa message boards, I'm convinced we have some of the most delusional fans in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Apr 2, 2007 -> 04:30 PM) I like Altman and Iowa was supposed to be the job he was most willing to leave Creighton for. Too bad Barta is busy dicking around. I'm kind of puzzled as to where Iowa is going with this whole thing. And after reading Iowa message boards, I'm convinced we have some of the most delusional fans in the world. You did tell me that Iowa was McDemott's dream job, so you're one of em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted April 2, 2007 Share Posted April 2, 2007 And after all this, Arkansas settles for a mid-major coach. Shocking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonik22 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Huge hit for Creighton considering a few assistant coaches might be going with him. The AD said he will stay at Creighton until a new coach is hired. Also, 4-star SG P'allen Stinnett has asked the university to drop his letter of intent so he can reopen his recruiting. A few of their other recruits are waiting to see who the new coach is. And Stan Heath is the new coach of South Florida. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 QUOTE(Sonik22 @ Apr 2, 2007 -> 08:14 PM) Huge hit for Creighton considering a few assistant coaches might be going with him. The AD said he will stay at Creighton until a new coach is hired. Also, 4-star SG P'allen Stinnett has asked the university to drop his letter of intent so he can reopen his recruiting. A few of their other recruits are waiting to see who the new coach is. And Stan Heath is the new coach of South Florida. Altman's top assistant at Creighton Kevin McKenna, just accepted the Indiana State job too. He was very involved with their recruits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 This hire kills Creighton, and really doesn't do much for Arkansas IMO, he's not a step up from Heath at all. This could hurt 2 programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/6640996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Apr 3, 2007 -> 06:09 PM) http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/6640996 That is spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo's Drinker Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 haha these arkansas fans think their ***t doesnt stink...i hope they continue to suffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted April 3, 2007 Share Posted April 3, 2007 Ha, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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