kaygee
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Post by kaygee on Mar 28, 2005 16:48:23 GMT -6
Anyone think the two meetings with UIC and Jimmy Collins each year and the week of publicity leading up to the Illinois game and all the stress related to the constant bringing up of Deon Thomas played a part in this decision?
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Post by uwfenske aka hardhat on Mar 28, 2005 16:55:44 GMT -6
I wouldn't think so.
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Post by Spike1057 on Mar 28, 2005 17:00:25 GMT -6
No, but if anything there goes an ESPN game.
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Post by Hack on Mar 28, 2005 17:11:57 GMT -6
Actually I was asking myself the same thing. Don't think so, but you never know.
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Post by Hack on Mar 28, 2005 17:12:54 GMT -6
No, but if anything there goes an ESPN game. Well ESPN would televise it if UIC would get its crap together and become a quality team again.  |
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Post by Spike1057 on Mar 28, 2005 17:17:51 GMT -6
IM sure bruce is able to deal with the pressures he faces. This was a smart move for him, but like others I thought he would wait one more year. He would have had a possible top 25 team, if someone can match the leadership and points that Ed brought to the table. But this job is not bad at all, he has a chance to use UT as a spring board for a bigger job.
I have followed UIC/Horizon league for many years, but until the last 4 yrs have I really watched the coahes and staff. My question is about Bo Ryan, why did he get the job at UW after only leading UWM to a sub .500 seasons. You would think Pearl could have waited out and grabbed a job at a Big 10 school.
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Post by Spike1057 on Mar 28, 2005 17:19:14 GMT -6
Well ESPN would televise it if UIC would get its crap together and become a quality team again. Your right but dont hold your breath on this one. I think were heading down a long path of bad years. Unless Jimmy can prove he can run an offensive set with out Banks. Time will only tell. |
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Post by Hack on Mar 28, 2005 17:20:50 GMT -6
Your right but dont hold your breath on this one. I think were heading down a long path of bad years. Unless Jimmy can prove he can run an offensive set with out Banks. Time will only tell. It will be interesting to see what becomes of the UWM-UIC rivalry. It only got its legs once Bruce came to UWM. |
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Post by PantherAlumBB on Mar 28, 2005 17:23:13 GMT -6
<i>My question is about Bo Ryan, why did he get the job at UW after only leading UWM to a sub .500 seasons. You would think Pearl could have waited out and grabbed a job at a Big 10 school. </i>
Because he won multiple national championships at D2.
I'm not sure Pearl was welcome in the Big 10 after the UI incident.
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Post by Spike1057 on Mar 28, 2005 17:23:47 GMT -6
Your right, about 3 yrs ago the LU UIC match up was big, now UWM is bigger, I guess it all depends on what both teams do in the next few years. UWM will be at the top next year, and UIC should be in the middle of the pack. But I like our rivalry, and I hope the students and true fans can keep it going even without the Jimmy/Bruce problems.
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Post by WarriorFlame on Mar 28, 2005 17:24:22 GMT -6
Bruce was never going to get a B10 job. Too much bad history in that league. The trips to Champaign would have been rougher than the game at AllState.
Also, I'd be careful to rip on UIC. What makes any of you so sure that you're going to continue this success? UIC has had one bad year. I suppose that time will tell on all fronts.
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Post by Hack on Mar 28, 2005 17:24:42 GMT -6
My question is about Bo Ryan, why did he get the job at UW after only leading UWM to a sub .500 seasons. You would think Pearl could have waited out and grabbed a job at a Big 10 school. Actually UWM was above .500 each of those years ... 15 wins in each. It was no secret that Ryan's dream job was Wisconsin, so when Majerus opted not to enter the UW search most knew they would turn to Ryan. Ryan's track record at DIII plus the ability to breathe life into a dormant program were enough to convice UW. I think it's obviously worked out well. |
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Post by Spike1057 on Mar 28, 2005 17:25:49 GMT -6
I dont believe he gets black balled from the Big 10, but I just think that Pearl seems to have done a better job then Ryan while at UWM, I just figured he would have a Big 10 job if he waited.
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Post by Hack on Mar 28, 2005 17:26:30 GMT -6
Also, I'd be careful to rip on UIC. What makes any of you so sure that you're going to continue this success? UIC has had one bad year. I suppose that time will tell on all fronts. You're right. UIC will be back. Not so sure about Marquette, though. |
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Post by PantherLou on Mar 28, 2005 17:27:19 GMT -6
I think Bruce could have gotten a Big Ten job, but its very possible that maybe he didn't want it as much as we thought he did.
I think the ability to get away from this whole thing had to factor into his decision somewhat.
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