Disagree that RU is a better job than ND. ND much more successful program historically, weaker basketball league and a national, wealthy fan base. Plus, a better academic reputation. Agree both are better jobs than PSU.
If I was ND , would have hired Pike over shrews
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I don’t think it’s enough better for a coach who is settled in to a good situation to make a move.
Shrews is from Indy. Has coached at multiple small schools in the state, including IU-South Bend. Purdue and the Celtics, too. He knows the state’s high school coaches and recruiting scene well.
I think he will do well there. I also won’t be surprised if he does so, an NBA job is not of the question for him.
Sucks for Penn State, but on the rise guys like him will always view it as a stepping stone. How much further can you realistically go there? It was their first ncaa win in 22 years. And a darn fun team to watch.
I think he will do well there. I also won’t be surprised if he does so, an NBA job is not of the question for him.
Sucks for Penn State, but on the rise guys like him will always view it as a stepping stone. How much further can you realistically go there? It was their first ncaa win in 22 years. And a darn fun team to watch.
Sure, a personal decision. Am only saying the other job is ‘better’ than this job. Doesn’t mean a coach would leave for it though.
And I guess you think shrews is a better choice based on body of work ?
There was a poster with your handle years ago that used to sit in the 300 level and acted like a 12 year old girl, screaming at Herve. I am hoping that’s not you !
5 years ago I would totally agree.
I think Pikiell has awoken the sleeping giant in Rutgers basketball and has the full backing of the admin and some top donors. Our practice facilities is now top notch and the RAC has a renovation coming up.
I think we’re a better program at this point, but we have to continue on this upward trajectory.
And I disagree with you. The sleeping giant is awake… finally. We’re turning into what everyone thought we could be, a juggernaut in athletics. Football will come around - either by Greg or the next guy. Basketball, I’m still pinching myself in disbelief at how bright our future is.
Its a stupid thread and i believe you started the same one when brey announced
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These search firms cast a wide net. Its very likely pike along with 20+ coaches were initially reached out to. Pike has a good agent and knows how easy it is to get Hobbs to dish out money. Basically just says to hobbs, “Hey ND hit us up”. Hobbs comes back and says, dont worry we’ll extend you and that buyout even more. I sure would love to negotiate vs hobbs
Your thread is literally titled “If I were ND, would have hired Pike over shrews”
Talk about slow!
Nah, disagree. I’m almost in disbelief too but it’s too early to count chickens. I think we are riding the crest of the NIL learning curve but other programs will catch up. I think our normal lane will prove to be mid big 10, which is a big accomplishment
You always refer to yourself in the third person?
Redteam94 finds that odd
This whole thread (well really just your posts in it) is just bizarre
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Pike is making real inroads recruiting now
He can see a good future here
As a RU fan I would have to agree somewhat
We are not coming off a banner year by any means. Notre Dame would be looking for a coach with sustained Or at least current success, including the current year, a hot coach
The fact that Pike might be a better coach would have to be sold to the administration, and the fans
It would not have been an easy sell, possibly
That said, this is just an exercise in theory, Pike can't go anywhere nor does he want to
I would rather have Pike if we are comparing
This is becoming a legendarily stupid thread now because you keep arguing for something where the other party wasn't interested. So coming back with "And I guess you think shrews is a better choice...." is nonsensical and accomplishes nothing. Take your bruised ego and go let it heal. You'll feel better once you spend a day or two away from here.
No idea who you are talking about as I've never been to the RAC for anything but nice try.
Because the whole point of the thread was saying pike was better choice than shrews ! Why rutgers fans are arguing that is what you would call nonsensical
Usually the whole point of a thread aligns with the title of the thread.
The title of your thread states that ND should have hired Pikiell….and we’re telling you all the reasons why Pikiell wouldn’t have been interested leaving Rutgers….hence why ND couldn’t have hired Pikiell.
I posted if “I was ND”. So by that logic people should give me all the reasons why I am not ND .
There’s only 1 reason needed:
You’re not ND because you’re a giant nerd who refers to himself in third person all the time and pretends that’s actually funny.
How’s that, Plum?
How do you know he wouldn’t have been interested? Or wasn’t? your guess is worthless, same as everyone else’s guess.
How is plum a nerd, if his body of work is so great?
You’re getting destroyed in this thread.
I know you like the attention, but it’s really not a good look.
OP nailed it again - another series of dumb posts
Never fails to deliver!
I wonder if he is in middle school
Never fails to deliver!
I wonder if he is in middle school
OP says he would have hired Pike over Shrews implies that ND could have hired Pike if they wanted to but chose Shrews over Pike
That's the only way to interpret it
Just make a thread saying Pike is a better coach than Shrews if you want to make that point, which is a different one
Shrews was losing all his starters and would need to rebuild, PSU doesn't care about bball. Smart move. Pike is bringing in the highest rated recruits in program history. His trajectory is wayyy up. PSU looks like bottom dwellers next year
That's the only way to interpret it
Just make a thread saying Pike is a better coach than Shrews if you want to make that point, which is a different one
Shrews was losing all his starters and would need to rebuild, PSU doesn't care about bball. Smart move. Pike is bringing in the highest rated recruits in program history. His trajectory is wayyy up. PSU looks like bottom dwellers next year
Ok. Fair enough . That was the point of the post as you obviously saw . Many fans disagreed
No that makes no sense at all. The “if” already implies you’re not ND and it’s a premise we can assume. The conclusion is dumb.
The harder he tries the worse he looks. We'll definitely be calling him a legend now...lol.