The Countdown Begins...

[TXbball]

Talk heating up today in Tulsa, Oklahoma about Coach Billy Gillispie being named the new HC for SMU Basketball Program. I spent the morning with a few well connected individuals that gave me the run down on how it's going to pan out. At this point it basically comes down to BCG choosing SMU over a few other serious options. I asked if any assistants would be retained and the only name given was Reggie Geary as a possibility. Jeremey Cox from USF and another assistant with recruiting connections to the Midwest would round out the staff. I'm looking forward to seeing the outcome soon.

[ponyinNC]

imo, this would be good for SMU basketball, even though I liked the Doherty hiring originally. I think Doh should only be given one more year, at most, to see improvement, but if we can get BCG now, i'm all for it.

[abezontar]

of course, now if this doesn't happen, you will be blamed for leaking the information and causing us not to hire him.

[Thumper]

HAHAHAHA!
Well played, abezontar.

Right or wrong, I don't think a change is made this year.

[Hoop Fan]

seems very doubtful to me for alot of reasons, but I do have to say Gillespie looks like a hire right up Orsini's alley, ala George O'Leary. I wouldn't be the least bit surprise either way, meaning we keep Doh or hire another fallen from grace big name. What i would be surprised at is if Orsini took a chance on a no name, up and comer, even though that very well might be the best way to finally go.

[NastyStang]

God this would make me happy...Watch SMU run the table into the tourney and not allow Orsini to make a move...would be typical SMU luck.

[PK]

Watch SMU run the table into the tourney ...

I want some of what you are smoking...I know, you were just worse casing it, but still..."don't Bogart that joint."

[PonyDoh]

I just want to recruit and win at a ridiculous rate