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in the last three months, JMU has now lost its football coach to the Big 10 and its basketball coach to the SEC (they also lost their University President to AU during this time frame). Pretty much the definition of a stepping stone school all around.
 
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donaldross said:
What truth are you talking about? I am a recovering alcoholic who hasn't had a drink in 4 years. I have been open about that to reporters and anyone else who asks.

And, unlike you, I became a mult-millionaire while drinking. You can march your tax returns right over here if you want to measure.
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donnierehab, I bought 400 hotels in Dubai last weekend. I hit 7 hole in ones at Pinehurst yesterday and told the reporters it wasn't that big a deal. Flying on my helicopter as I type to meet 8 porn stars on my yacht. Did all of that after 15 handles of moonshine better than they make in Greensboro. Get some of that, biatchhhh!
 
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Everyone knows how shitty of a poster Locomotive is, that’s why he was banned before. When Ph talks about how people could be jealous of DR’s life he is talking about Locomotive, zero success, zero money, just a big old zero in any of life’s win columns, probably doesn’t even have a dog.
 
Louis Gossett Jr said:
Everyone knows how shitty of a poster Locomotive is, that’s why he was banned before. When Ph talks about how people could be jealous of DR’s life he is talking about Locomotive, zero success, zero money, just a big old zero in any of life’s win columns, probably doesn’t even have a dog.
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Shut up, turftoega.
 
Pilchard said:
in the last three months, JMU has now lost its football coach to the Big 10 and its basketball coach to the SEC (they also lost their University President to AU during this time frame). Pretty much the definition of a stepping stone school all around.
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I'm disappointed for Byington. Vandy is about the worst power 5, er 4, job in the country. Vandy is the BC of the SEC, except worse. I would have thought he could have landed a better job.

And isn't every mid-major by definition a stepping stone school?
 
Sure, but it just sucks for JMU to lose their FB coach, their BB coach and their university president within a three month period. That said, the Dukes have come a long way in short period of time, which explains why their leaders are wanted by others.

For Byington, it comes down to money. Guessing Vandy offered a 5 year guaranteed contract which probably at least quadrupled his salary. That's life changing money for Byington even if he can't ultimately turn it around in Nashville.

There are a finite number of Power Conference jobs and Byington wasn't getting the Kentucky or L'ville jobs; so, if he waits, who knows when the next power conference offer comes. Also, JMU had 5 seniors in their rotation, the Sun Belt is a one-bid league; so, if JMU regresses at all, he won't be getting any power offers for some time.

Also, Vandy isn't a great job, but Kevin Stallings (who is a douche; BTW, I just learned that Kevin Stalling's kid is a MLB player Jacob Stallings) did have it going there at one point (6 NCAAT bids between 2007 and 2016), including a sweet 16. Expectations are down in Nashville so Byington can stay for a long time if they are even moderately successful.
 
Pilchard said:
Sure, but it just sucks for JMU to lose their FB coach, their BB coach and their university president within a three month period. That said, the Dukes have come a long way in short period of time, which explains why their leaders are wanted by others.

For Byington, it comes down to money. Guessing Vandy offered a 5 year guaranteed contract which probably at least quadrupled his salary. That's life changing money for Byington even if he can't ultimately turn it around in Nashville.

There are a finite number of Power Conference jobs and Byington wasn't getting the Kentucky or L'ville jobs; so, if he waits, who knows when the next power conference offer comes. Also, JMU had 5 seniors in their rotation, the Sun Belt is a one-bid league; so, if JMU regresses at all, he won't be getting any power offers for some time.

Also, Vandy isn't a great job, but Kevin Stallings (who is a douche; BTW, I just learned that Kevin Stalling's kid is a MLB player Jacob Stallings) did have it going there at one point (6 NCAAT bids between 2007 and 2016), including a sweet 16. Expectations are down in Nashville so Byington can stay for a long time if they are even moderately successful.
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So it sounds from your 1st paragraph that you now actually like JMU? Are you coming around?
 
Here is a list of coaching changes as of noon today (does not have Byington to Vandy). Did not realize that WCU hired Gardner-Webb's coach; also Brian Earl is a GREAT HIRE for William and Mary:

 
Earl is a good get for my 2nd alma mater. Can he get W&M to its 1st NCAA tourney? Nah, who are we kidding. For those of you complaining about being a Wake fan the last week or so, Bill & Mary is infinitely worse. But it's a really nice school with a pretty campus.

But why did he leave Cornell? Feels like a lateral move.

Also noticed former UVA coach Jeff Jones retired at ODU. He'd been there forever, so good for him.
 
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Also noticed former UVA coach Jeff Jones retired at ODU. He'd been there forever, so good for him.
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Cliff Ellis also on the list as retiring from Coastal Carolina, opening a spot that Justin Gray got. Cliff was Head Coach at Clemson back in the day.
 
Have always liked Cliff Ellis but for the fact that his Auburn team beat J-Ho in the NCAAs. He was a good dude even despite his association with Clemson.
 
cville deac said:
Earl is a good get for my 2nd alma mater. Can he get W&M to its 1st NCAA tourney? Nah, who are we kidding. For those of you complaining about being a Wake fan the last week or so, Bill & Mary is infinitely worse. But it's a really nice school with a pretty campus.

But why did he leave Cornell? Feels like a lateral move.

Also noticed former UVA coach Jeff Jones retired at ODU. He'd been there forever, so good for him.
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Multiple health issues for Jones I think…believe both cancer and heart problems have forced him out.
 
Pilchard said:
Sure, but it just sucks for JMU to lose their FB coach, their BB coach and their university president within a three month period. That said, the Dukes have come a long way in short period of time, which explains why their leaders are wanted by others.

For Byington, it comes down to money. Guessing Vandy offered a 5 year guaranteed contract which probably at least quadrupled his salary. That's life changing money for Byington even if he can't ultimately turn it around in Nashville.

There are a finite number of Power Conference jobs and Byington wasn't getting the Kentucky or L'ville jobs; so, if he waits, who knows when the next power conference offer comes. Also, JMU had 5 seniors in their rotation, the Sun Belt is a one-bid league; so, if JMU regresses at all, he won't be getting any power offers for some time.

Also, Vandy isn't a great job, but Kevin Stallings (who is a douche; BTW, I just learned that Kevin Stalling's kid is a MLB player Jacob Stallings) did have it going there at one point (6 NCAAT bids between 2007 and 2016), including a sweet 16. Expectations are down in Nashville so Byington can stay for a long time if they are even moderately successful.
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Didn’t know Stallings was in the bigs now but did know he played at UNC and remember when he was there…
 
Enfield has disappointed at USC, right? I thought they were ranked in the preseason
 
buckets said:
Enfield has disappointed at USC, right? I thought they were ranked in the preseason
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yeah kinda sounds like a get out before getting fired scenario. plus, who the fuck wants to coach in the Big 10?
 
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