I remember that Aaron Jones was pushing him a while back, hoping UTEP would be interested. Apparently not. Actually I think they might be cousins.
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Coach Terry makes 1st UTEP offer / Basketball Recruiting
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Saw he has 3 d1 offers and is getting tons of attention from power 5 schools.... he has an offer from my local d1 lol, utrgv
Loof Lirpa, 6'11 center from the Ukraine expected to visit today and give a verbal commitment.
I fell for that Loof Lirpa article many times as a kid...always had my hopes up f'in Muench 
In nine games this year he averaged 4.4 ppg prior to foot surgery. In 2017/18 he averaged 6.6 ppg. Guess the foot was worth about 2.2.
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He ain't walking through that door, chief.
Well then, it's a good thing we fired an assistant coach and lost a recruit for this "not a splash" hire who brings no recruits to the table...
A mysterious development indeed. Remember how we were always trying to decipher some of Floyd's shenanigans? Thought things were gonna be different this time.
Terry went on SportsTalk and Steve had a disclaimer that he was told that he is not allowed to ask about departures of coaches or players.
I understand the value in keeping some things in-house, but it’s not like this/these situation(s) occurred yesterday. There’s been plenty of time to collaborate and come up with a mutually agreed upon message as to what happened between CRT and the dismissed, both players and coach. Not jumping to any conclusions because it could be anything really, but the outright lack of transparency is a little mystifying.
Listen, coaches and administrators run a thin legal line whenever they talk about former players, coaches, students, teachers etc. So I understand not wanting to talk about it.
Still, a coach should be able to dance around a subject without having to avoid it all together. Floyd was a master at talking in generalities and not adressing specific issues.
Yeah, but there is obviously a deliberate attempt to evade the subject altogether. Like you said, the questions can be vaguely answered without crossing any legal boundary. Just the “fact” that CRT put that stipulation out to Kappy suggests it might’ve otherwise been approached. Oh well...
The way it was told to me was Burton was let go for just basically not doing a good job. Smith caught them off guard. He was supposed to be here. Therefore, another down the bench coach would have been hired.
As for "splash" hire, I just don't know. I did hear a coach with D1 experience was supposed to be coming with a possible recruit on his coattails. Shit happens and things change.....
For the record, I'm not overly impressed with the grad transfers mentioned on this board at all. I'd rather leave the spot open.
As for "splash" hire, I just don't know. I did hear a coach with D1 experience was supposed to be coming with a possible recruit on his coattails. Shit happens and things change.....
For the record, I'm not overly impressed with the grad transfers mentioned on this board at all. I'd rather leave the spot open.
UTEP went full throttle controlling what UTEP fans see and hear. That's fine and I saw that happening after the Kugler and Floyd meltdowns happening in real time on radio or TV. The only problem is, they must always and never forget they work for you and I. They are not a private university. So not asking this or that is "requested" and the media does not have to abide by it.
Now if these local media sports media folks were willing to learn they would call up or read the Fresno Bee sports media personnel. They know how to back hand a head coach, the Athletic Director and fans and make them feel like champs in the same sentence and that's exactly what they did when CRT left Fresno and the hiring of Justin Hustson. That was some of the best sports writing I have seen.
Now if these local media sports media folks were willing to learn they would call up or read the Fresno Bee sports media personnel. They know how to back hand a head coach, the Athletic Director and fans and make them feel like champs in the same sentence and that's exactly what they did when CRT left Fresno and the hiring of Justin Hustson. That was some of the best sports writing I have seen.
College sports=drama. Ask any parent of a college athlete.
It’s about time they win a recruiting battle against us.
True he was not a big time scorer, but he did shoot 40% from 3. Most importantly the guy is a leader and a good defender. I think he would have fit well with this team for the next year. Good luck to him.
Should we be going after guys who are just, ...Meah?
DaRon Homes recruiting will be more heated. Only mid major in his top 5 is UNM but mostly PAC 12 schools. Now in saying that he has top interest in some majors who have not offered based on small glance.
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