Jay Williams interviews at Rutgers
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I was surprised too but I don't think it's a joke.. Another article..
http://collegespun.com/acc/duke/for...-the-rutgers-basketball-head-coaching-vacancy
http://collegespun.com/acc/duke/for...-the-rutgers-basketball-head-coaching-vacancy
RU. Where coaches go to die. But, then again, Jay isn't a coach, is he? Danny Hurley makes more sense, although not necessarily for Danny.
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Jay is from Jersey. That's about the only part of that headline that makes any sense.
Rutgers had some solid, but unremarkable teams in the late 80s / early 90s that I vaguely remember. But, apparently, they haven't been to the NCAAs in 25 years. While I wouldn't begrudge Jay for trying to go for the instant pay day (i.e., he probably can get a guaranteed $8-10 million over a 5 yr. deal), I can't imagine a scenario where this ends well on the court. Plenty of former Duke guys with more preparation than Jay have fallen on their face after taking power 5 coaching jobs. Even if Jay could get the level of player he needs to compete in the Big 10 (which is highly questionable at a place like Rutgers), I just don't think there's anyway he could coach at the level he would need to in order to resurrect a moribund program like this. He's not taking over a program like Duke, where, in many years, our squad could probably make the NCAAs with very mediocre coaching.
Rutgers had some solid, but unremarkable teams in the late 80s / early 90s that I vaguely remember. But, apparently, they haven't been to the NCAAs in 25 years. While I wouldn't begrudge Jay for trying to go for the instant pay day (i.e., he probably can get a guaranteed $8-10 million over a 5 yr. deal), I can't imagine a scenario where this ends well on the court. Plenty of former Duke guys with more preparation than Jay have fallen on their face after taking power 5 coaching jobs. Even if Jay could get the level of player he needs to compete in the Big 10 (which is highly questionable at a place like Rutgers), I just don't think there's anyway he could coach at the level he would need to in order to resurrect a moribund program like this. He's not taking over a program like Duke, where, in many years, our squad could probably make the NCAAs with very mediocre coaching.
Here's what RU should do. Hire Larry Brown or Rick Pitino to a two year contract with a "I won't do anything illegal clause." Recruit the **** out of Jersey for two years and then hire someone with integrity to reap the benefits.
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Final four so long ago I can't remember. Think Phil Sellers and fast Eddie Jordan. I was drinking heavily that year.
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