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I wonder if SMU brass knew that by firing Jank that our roster would implode.
Sure Jank was not LB but now we’re all-time bad.

We went from really good to pretty good to really bad via very intentional coaching moves.

LB spoiled us and it wasn't like most of us SMUers needed to be more spoiled!

LB. Glad we got rid of that guy lmfao. F****** SMU.

He was the brightest spot in SMU major sport athletics in decades. Then some admin took an online health class quiz for Keith Frazier and everyone panicked.

Now we’re #183 on kenpom.

Is there a "Larry Brown" type of hire to be had? A coach that has the reputation to attract good to great players, and energize a fan base?

Find someone at least close to that before firing Lanier. And I agree, next year is critical. We have to see some significant improvement, even if we have to turn over the roster through the Portal. He's the coach, he should know which players can and will improve, and which ones have peaked. And find the players that will make the team better.

The team was so painful to watch this year. The only bright spot was the handful of tournament games in Hawaii.

SDSU already asserting themselves as the top PAC12 basketball team. Same for FAU and the AAC.

mtrout wrote:SDSU already asserting themselves as the top PAC12 basketball team. Same for FAU and the AAC.

CUSA, or should I say the future AAC members have really made a statement this year. Charlotte is the CBI Champion, UAB and UNT are headed to Las Vegas with a shot at the NIT title and FAU is advancing to the Final Four making the AAC's expansion/replacement bids look pretty good right now, at last on the hardwood.

Plus UAB is responsible for one of FAU’s 3 losses

That FAU team is fun to watch. Have to wonder how long they will be able to hold onto their coach.

Charleston Pony wrote:That FAU team is fun to watch. Have to wonder how long they will be able to hold onto their coach.

I would think either one or two more games


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mrydel wrote:

Charleston Pony wrote:That FAU team is fun to watch. Have to wonder how long they will be able to hold onto their coach.

I would think either one or two more games


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I'm not so sure about that. There really aren't any great openings right now. He might want to stick around another year and get a much better job.

crazy horse wrote:Is there a "Larry Brown" type of hire to be had? A coach that has the reputation to attract good to great players, and energize a fan base?.

if there is or was our AD and RGT would never approve. They don't want a coach who can win and fill Moody. just a coach who fits their mediocre model or less.

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crazy horse wrote:Is there a "Larry Brown" type of hire to be had? A coach that has the reputation to attract good to great players, and energize a fan base?.

if there is or was our AD and RGT would never approve. They don't want a coach who can win and fill Moody. just a coach who fits their mediocre model or less.

Greatness is scary and dangerous with a chance of failure. Let's just compete.
SDSU to the final four.

mustangxc wrote:

mrydel wrote:

Charleston Pony wrote:That FAU team is fun to watch. Have to wonder how long they will be able to hold onto their coach.

I would think either one or two more games


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I'm not so sure about that. There really aren't any great openings right now. He might want to stick around another year and get a much better job.

He does have a relatively young roster if he can get those guys to return

I am jealous watching FAU, FDU and SDSU playing so well. You don’t have to be in a P5 conference to compete in bball. We just haven’t gotten it done. It’s early days with this coach but have serious reservations about his ability to take SMU to be a tournament team.

mustangxc wrote:

mrydel wrote:

Charleston Pony wrote:That FAU team is fun to watch. Have to wonder how long they will be able to hold onto their coach.

I would think either one or two more games

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I'm not so sure about that. There really aren't any great openings right now. He might want to stick around another year and get a much better job.

There is a rumor going around that Larranaga may retire after the Final Four. In that case, May would be an attractive option.