Reports: Larry Brown to SMU a Done Deal

[Used To Be]

Think positive. To most people this is a "holy [deleted], SMU hired Larry Brown????" moment and that is a good thing. We need people to take an interest.

And I think Larry Brown deserves a little respect, and enthusiasm.

I agree

[HorsePower]

Larry Brown was never any good except when Neil O'Donnell was on the other team.

[SMULaxer]

He better recruit better than coach Doh. Need players to win.

[SMULaxer]

He better recruit better than coach Doh. Need players to win.

[ponyboy]

True, but we actually have some players. We need more than anything else a coach. The national buzz doesn't hurt either.

[Used To Be]

Had some players but not a coach to develop them

[RedBlueSMU]

Larry Brown was never any good except when Neil O'Donnell was on the other team.

Very underrated line, sir. I applaud you.

[Water Pony]

Imagine that when SMU Head Coach Larry Brown gets phone calls from NBA, college and media friends, he will be getting great insight and looks at better kids. And, they will be more than happy to speak with a Hall of Famer. Let the Assistants and Recruiters work the streets and these leads. Consider the possibilities.

[Treadway21]

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Yahoo Sports:

Why Hiring Larry Brown Would Be a Colossal Mistake by SMU.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger-college-basketball-blog/why-hiring-larry-brown-colossal-mistake-smu-143053578.html

[redpony]

already posted on another topic.

[photopony]

Someone's already updated his wiki page lol

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Brown_(basketball)

[ponyscott]

Posted without comment-

Yahoo Sports:

Why Hiring Larry Brown Would Be a Colossal Mistake by SMU.

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaab-the-dagger-college-basketball-blog/why-hiring-larry-brown-colossal-mistake-smu-143053578.html

And re-post:

from another interview/source from Larry Brown:

This makes sense....insert SMU for Stanford:

Q: Why did you think Stanford was a good fit for you? ( To LB)

A: When I was a young coach with coach (Dean) Smith … I was offered the Connecticut job when I was 26. I wasn’t ready for it. But I always told him that Northwestern, Vanderbilt or Stanford were schools I would love to coach because you’re going to have a small pool of kids but they’re going to be unbelievable student-athletes.

[Treadway21]

already posted on another topic.

What??? I should have know someone beat me to it.

Not sure what to think about the LB hire. I guess it is all about the assistants now.

[Stallion]

Larry Brown even has a Super Bowl MVP on his resume-its an incredibly to outrageously strong resume

[SMU Football Blog]

How I see it:

Retire before season starts 5%
Take NBA head coaching job before season starts 5%
Leave after 1 season and no post season 25%
Leave after 2 seasons and no postseason 25%
Leave after 3 seasons and no postseason 25%
Take SMU to NCAA tournament at any time during tenure 10%
Other 5%