March 26, 200719 yr 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.
March 26, 200719 yr I liked Stan Heath from his Kent State days. He definitely got fired way too prematurely here; he should get a decent job.
March 26, 200719 yr 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.
March 26, 200719 yr Gillespie is rumored to be their new coach. He moves more than Self does, i wonder why.
March 26, 200719 yr 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.
March 26, 200719 yr 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%
March 27, 200719 yr 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....
March 27, 200719 yr 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, 200719 yr by CanOfCorn
March 27, 200719 yr 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.
March 31, 200719 yr 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?
April 1, 200719 yr Author 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.
April 2, 200719 yr 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.
April 2, 200719 yr Arkansas thought they could pull a Self,Calipari, Pitino figure...they found themselves a coach who Kstate fired.
April 2, 200719 yr 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
April 2, 200719 yr 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.
April 2, 200719 yr 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.
April 3, 200719 yr 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.
April 3, 200719 yr 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.
April 3, 200719 yr 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.
April 3, 200719 yr QUOTE(WHarris1 @ Apr 3, 2007 -> 06:09 PM) http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/6640996 That is spectacular.
April 3, 200719 yr haha these arkansas fans think their ***t doesnt stink...i hope they continue to suffer.
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