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02-24-2014, 02:22 PM | #5282 |
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Apparently he doesn't know how to fun a defense either
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02-24-2014, 02:25 PM | #5283 | |
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But yes, I have heard the same thing. Coaches do not love the idea of working for Alden. Too many handcuffs.
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02-24-2014, 02:40 PM | #5284 | |
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So - if I think about it - if Haith tanks, don't you basically HAVE to fire Alden? He would have bothced TWO head basketball coaching hires, with a third being marginal (Anderson). Most AD's don't get the change to hire their THIRD basketball coach, much les their FOURTH. |
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02-24-2014, 03:23 PM | #5285 | |
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Best bet would be for him to get a job in the NCAA office. That seems to be his end-goal. His success in other areas - fundraising, football, non-revenue sports - probably earns him another pass at a basketball coach. Especially since his last two hires took Missouri to an Elite 8 and stabilized the program and also won a coach of the year award.
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02-24-2014, 11:04 PM | #5286 |
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Alden has a lot of capital after the SEC East title. Had we won seven games this year, then his seat might be getting somewhat warm. I have no faith in his ability to hire a good basketball coach. The Anderson hire was not a disaster, but it wasn't a good one either. Haith is shaping up to be the worst of the bunch--not many are actually surprised by that.
My opinion of Alden would actually improve if he'd just shitcan Haith right now. I don't want to give him any more of an opportunity to crater the program.
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02-25-2014, 09:47 AM | #5287 | |
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Unfortunately, my impression of Alden is that he's basically a coward, with little to no common sense but also has an inflated sense of self importance. He's all over a piddley issue such as the Antler's behavior, but then is "unavailable for comment" when ESPN runs a piece about a rape coverup within the athletic department. To me, that's a complete misplacement of priorities and essentially makes me think he's a giant p#ssy. |
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02-25-2014, 10:22 AM | #5288 | |
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Way too obsessed with being "classy."
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02-25-2014, 10:45 AM | #5289 |
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Well, he's perfect for an NCAA position then.
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02-25-2014, 11:02 AM | #5290 |
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Is Alden at all handcuffed by someone with or associated with ($$$) the program, specifically basketball? After the Quin days and Ricky Clemons, it seems like they are way too concerned about being perfect in a sport that has A TON of shady elements surrounding it.
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02-25-2014, 04:33 PM | #5291 |
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I can't bring myself to watch this crap team tonight, I'll just chalk this up as an L. **** Alden and **** Haith.
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02-25-2014, 07:09 PM | #5292 |
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Alden is going to jack this up. Except to awesome coaches, he's a hell of a salesman. I hope he's enjoying all the coverage KU's getting right now, he'll never get there in basketball... I'll bet he's counting the hours until football starts...
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02-25-2014, 07:30 PM | #5293 |
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02-25-2014, 08:04 PM | #5295 |
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Would be a good night for a win
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