I have a ton of questions about this but given the position the team was in before this, can't complain even if this somehow goes poorly. It seems like all parties are pulling out all stops to try and win.
I’m dying to know how much of a step down in money he was willing to take from $400,000 at Texas.
Supporter of the Fab 4: Scottie Ebube, Foster Wonders, AJ Ferguson & Cade Hornecker.
They’re the ones that can get us where we haven’t been in 15 years.
I would not have tweeted that if I did not have a reason 😊
By the way, God love Saluki Talk, Saluki Insider, Twitter, etc., but it is astounding how very, very few scoops the Southern Illinoisan has had, year after year, decade after decade.
Anyways, back to plotting the Salukis' parade of incoming Mickey D All-Americans ... 😀
https://twitter.com/Barkeep1967/status/1646662420755087361
If this weren't going to happen I'd imagine Barkeep would've had to yank this down by now. It's still up. Sounds like a go.
This is going to be interesting. As others have said in various threads, recruiting to SIU is a little different than recruiting to Kansas, but the guy has a monster reputation for a reason. Even if it's only for a year or two (realistically, it will be very hard to keep him if he's still got game), this could be the jump-start Mullins needs at a time when he could really use one.
I hope we get some back story on how this all came together ... it's a bold and flashy move for a coach that isn't exactly known for flash.
Very well written (communicated) as this is how I feel. I think even if he's only here for 1-2 years, IF he can recruit well enough to make a difference in a short time, the momentum that he may bring the program should be enough to make us a top Valley team for the near future. At least that's the hope.
By the way, God love Saluki Talk, Saluki Insider, Twitter, etc., but it is astounding how very, very few scoops the Southern Illinoisan has had, year after year, decade after decade.
Anyways, back to plotting the Salukis' parade of incoming Mickey D All-Americans ... 😀
it’s because the people who talk to me trust me and know I can keep it low. The only person that knew this is 69 and we brainstormed together and made calls. These people can’t talk to the media
It really doesn't matter. We rarely get nice things, so enjoy it while it lasts.I’m dying to know how much of a step down in money he was willing to take from $400,000 at Texas.
It really doesn't matter. We rarely get nice things, so enjoy it while it lasts.I’m dying to know how much of a step down in money he was willing to take from $400,000 at Texas.
I know, but it is one of the few things that truly interests me about this.
Who approved the additional money? How did it all happen?
Either way, he is likely one-and-done at SIU.
If he’s good, he’s gone. If he is less than good, he and Mullins are both done at SIU.
The new season will be exciting and that is all I really want. Tired of boring basketball.
Go Dawgs!
Supporter of the Fab 4: Scottie Ebube, Foster Wonders, AJ Ferguson & Cade Hornecker.
They’re the ones that can get us where we haven’t been in 15 years.
I’m just glad this is getting a bunch of you guys to step back from the ledge for a minute. 🤣 There were a lot of #BadVibes in here for a few weeks.
Haha you may get a couple days, but if recruits don't start rolling in soon, folks will quickly get impatient again.
Can he coach offense? What happens if one week in a P5 school offers him a million?
I'll reserve judgement. Bringing great talent to Illinois or Kansas is way easier than getting them to come to an MVC school, even one that has a beautiful arena and nice facilities and a beautiful campus and Quatros....
can you be happy for one minute ?
I know that Graves buzzer beater broke you but it’s time 🤣
That was 15 years ago.
Ugh.
It really doesn't matter. We rarely get nice things, so enjoy it while it lasts.I’m dying to know how much of a step down in money he was willing to take from $400,000 at Texas.
I know, but it is one of the few things that truly interests me about this.
Who approved the additional money? How did it all happen?
Either way, he is likely one-and-done at SIU.
If he’s good, he’s gone. If he is less than good, he and Mullins are both done at SIU.
The new season will be exciting and that is all I really want. Tired of boring basketball.
Go Dawgs!
If he's truly here, I would not necessarily assume he's one and done. He's got a family, this is a great place to raise kids, there may be less pressure than Texass or Kansass, and we have Quatros! And his lesser-than-Texas bucks will do just fine here. He won't be living in a van down by the Big Muddy, like me.
Got Dam it….here we go again. You guys are really upselling this guy…..and I’m buying it. Don’t let me down.
yeah, they’re doing the same thing with Marquis Kennedy too. He’s getting a lot of upsell for a guy that’s never been a full time starter, not even for a last place A10 team last season. I haven’t watched him play much, except against siu, but I sure don’t see what they see. I really hope we get the guy, and I really hope he is as good as they say. But I’m skeptical.Got Dam it….here we go again. You guys are really upselling this guy…..and I’m buying it. Don’t let me down.
