The article seems awfully speculative (& rooted in outdated thinking) on how Hurley and others might possibly be thinking - no doubt that the Barchi of 11 month to 3 years ago was a presence that was not inviting - but things have unarguably distinctly changed - there are tangible steps being taken to move things forward toward better results and better programs
- pretty clear that Barchi has said "OK, now let's start being smart ..." he didn't say 'let's go crazy' and he didn't say 'spend all the money we got' and he certainly did not say "OK, let's ignore any NCAA rules that get in the way ..." But he clearly has moved the focus to making smart, sound, success oriented decisions aimed at producing high quality results .... Hobbs is one example, the move to a totally different approach with Football is another example, have to figure that when Hobbs speaks with a prospect - he is able to outline a range of changes that are in the works.
If Hurley sits down with Hobbs, and Hobbs makes a pitch with all the plans & commitments - and Hobbs speaks to the new direction and focus - and puts an exceedingly attractive package on the table
....... and then.....
Hurley starts some song and dance about getting a feeling in his bones that (based upon old media impressions of 11 month to 3 years ago) Barchi's full commitment is not convincing enough - regardless of the actions of late November to now. Then it is clear that there probably isn't a scenario that would get Hurley to make a move .... and Hobbs should move on ...
If this is the case - then somehow it sort of begins to smell like Hurley wants to be at a school where Basketball is THE premier sport and he is 'the man'. That is his prerogative, it is his career, his life.... and he can do that and prosper - and probably fight fewer battles and have fewer headaches.
When you think about it , it really is going to take some pretty ballsy guy to come in here & agree to take on this challenge - yes it is a B1G program & if you can turn this around, you will be on top of the heap - and you will walk on water - but the amount of heavy lifting that needs to be done is monumental and of a longer duration than normal.
- pretty clear that Barchi has said "OK, now let's start being smart ..." he didn't say 'let's go crazy' and he didn't say 'spend all the money we got' and he certainly did not say "OK, let's ignore any NCAA rules that get in the way ..." But he clearly has moved the focus to making smart, sound, success oriented decisions aimed at producing high quality results .... Hobbs is one example, the move to a totally different approach with Football is another example, have to figure that when Hobbs speaks with a prospect - he is able to outline a range of changes that are in the works.
If Hurley sits down with Hobbs, and Hobbs makes a pitch with all the plans & commitments - and Hobbs speaks to the new direction and focus - and puts an exceedingly attractive package on the table
....... and then.....
Hurley starts some song and dance about getting a feeling in his bones that (based upon old media impressions of 11 month to 3 years ago) Barchi's full commitment is not convincing enough - regardless of the actions of late November to now. Then it is clear that there probably isn't a scenario that would get Hurley to make a move .... and Hobbs should move on ...
If this is the case - then somehow it sort of begins to smell like Hurley wants to be at a school where Basketball is THE premier sport and he is 'the man'. That is his prerogative, it is his career, his life.... and he can do that and prosper - and probably fight fewer battles and have fewer headaches.
When you think about it , it really is going to take some pretty ballsy guy to come in here & agree to take on this challenge - yes it is a B1G program & if you can turn this around, you will be on top of the heap - and you will walk on water - but the amount of heavy lifting that needs to be done is monumental and of a longer duration than normal.