ESPN Dallas pushes for Gillispie to SMU

[CalallenStang]

The day after the Memphis win...bad form, in my opinion.

http://sports.espn.go.com/dallas/ncb/co ... id=4873607

Doherty's win total is spiking up after having gone the wrong way the last two seasons after 14 victories in Year 1. He has not recruited on the Dallas side of Dallas-Fort Worth, one of the most fertile regions of the country for young ballplayers. He has just four Texans on the roster. Only one starts, and one is a walk-on.

If Orsini wanted to create instant buzz, excite fans, alumni and the media, and open SMU's doors to a flood of local and state high school prospects, he could eat the buyout in Doherty's contract and reach out to a certain unemployed basketball coach who lives in Dallas and could be on campus in 20 minutes.

Billy Gillispie flipped UTEP into an NCAA tournament team in two seasons, and then in three seasons had woebegone Texas A&M on the cusp of the Elite 8. He did it by recruiting the heck out of Texas, and in particular the Dallas area.

Three of Gillispie's local recruits are A&M starters this season: Donald Sloan, Derrick Roland (who suffered a season-ending broken leg) and Bryan Davis.

Gillispie would be a hire in the vein of football's June Jones, a man with a track record of resuscitating the dead. If Orsini made that call, Gillispie, who has maintained a low profile after being humbled in his short stint at Kentucky, would almost assuredly listen.

[ponyscott]

Oh geez....here we go again. Ttown here's your que......Ponydoh?

[RE Tycoon]

So much wrong with that article. I think Doherty basically puts down the intelligence of Dallas / Texas kids. Can't wait until he's out of here.

Half court style offense is our identity and fits our school?!?

Uggh, more boring basketball ahead folks, Moody will be rocking!

[Hilltopper]

Written by a guy whose byline I have never seen on an SMU article, and I'm guessing he knows little or nothing about SMU and the behind-the-scenes goings-on. Hell, I live hours away from Dallas, and I bet I've seen more SMU games. Considering the fact that apparently Coach D has a seven-year deal, he's going nowhere.

[mustangxc]

The only thing wrong about that article is suggesting a coaching change the day Doherty gets his signature win at SMU.

[MustangLaxer]

Billy G would be a great move by Orsini. Thanks Doh, its been real.

[PonyDoh]

So much wrong with that article. I think Doherty basically puts down the intelligence of Dallas / Texas kids. Can't wait until he's out of here.

Half court style offense is our identity and fits our school?!?

Uggh, more boring basketball ahead folks, Moody will be rocking!

You think we should run'n'gun with diploma mills that tend to have more athletes historically? Good call, let's hire you

[RE Tycoon]

So much wrong with that article. I think Doherty basically puts down the intelligence of Dallas / Texas kids. Can't wait until he's out of here.

Half court style offense is our identity and fits our school?!?

Uggh, more boring basketball ahead folks, Moody will be rocking!

You think we should run'n'gun with diploma mills that tend to have more athletes historically? Good call, let's hire you

I'll put you down as a reference when I apply. Until then I'll be the guy falling asleep in Moody, only to be awaken by the sound of 35 second shot clocks sounding every other SMU possession.

[PonyDoh]

So much wrong with that article. I think Doherty basically puts down the intelligence of Dallas / Texas kids. Can't wait until he's out of here.

Half court style offense is our identity and fits our school?!?

Uggh, more boring basketball ahead folks, Moody will be rocking!

You think we should run'n'gun with diploma mills that tend to have more athletes historically? Good call, let's hire you

I'll put you down as a reference when I apply. Until then I'll be the guy falling asleep in Moody, only to be awaken by the sound of 35 second shot clocks sounding every other SMU possession.

Hey, at least you're going to the games. Kudos for that. We scored 70 pts yesterday, and are playing lockdown D. We are forcing everyone to play our tempo, win or lose, whether it's home or away. Our league is chock full of undisciplined teams and our pace is damn frustrating for Memphis/Tulsa/UTEP/Houston. It may not be the most exciting brand of basketball, but it's currently proving successful

[ponyscott]

Uggh, more boring basketball ahead folks, Moody will be rocking![/quote]

You think we should run'n'gun with diploma mills that tend to have more athletes historically? Good call, let's hire you[/quote]

I'll put you down as a reference when I apply. Until then I'll be the guy falling asleep in Moody, only to be awaken by the sound of 35 second shot clocks sounding every other SMU possession.[/quote]

Hey, at least you're going to the games. Kudos for that. We scored 70 pts yesterday, and are playing lockdown D. We are forcing everyone to play our tempo, win or lose, whether it's home or away. Our league is chock full of undisciplined teams and our pace is damn frustrating for Memphis/Tulsa/UTEP/Houston. It may not be the most exciting brand of basketball, but it's currently proving successful[/quote]
Hey, WINNING is exciting. Who cares about the style..its like a grind it out running game in football. Its just another way to play.

[PonyDoh]

Uggh, more boring basketball ahead folks, Moody will be rocking!

You think we should run'n'gun with diploma mills that tend to have more athletes historically? Good call, let's hire you[/quote]

I'll put you down as a reference when I apply. Until then I'll be the guy falling asleep in Moody, only to be awaken by the sound of 35 second shot clocks sounding every other SMU possession.[/quote]

Hey, at least you're going to the games. Kudos for that. We scored 70 pts yesterday, and are playing lockdown D. We are forcing everyone to play our tempo, win or lose, whether it's home or away. Our league is chock full of undisciplined teams and our pace is damn frustrating for Memphis/Tulsa/UTEP/Houston. It may not be the most exciting brand of basketball, but it's currently proving successful[/quote]
Hey, WINNING is exciting. Who cares about the style..its like a grind it out running game in football. Its just another way to play.[/quote]

exactly, and just like a power running game, it's demoralizing to the opposition. Try playing d for 30 seconds every possession, getting limited easy looks, and not being able to run. Talk about taking teams out of their game

[smufan630]

its weird how espndallas would do this 12 hours after.

[RE Tycoon]

[ponyscott]

Uggh, more boring basketball ahead folks, Moody will be rocking!

Hey, at least you're going to the games. Kudos for that. We scored 70 pts yesterday, and are playing lockdown D. We are forcing everyone to play our tempo, win or lose, whether it's home or away. Our league is chock full of undisciplined teams and our pace is damn frustrating for Memphis/Tulsa/UTEP/Houston. It may not be the most exciting brand of basketball, but it's currently proving successful

Hey, WINNING is exciting. Who cares about the style..its like a grind it out running game in football. Its just another way to play.[/quote]

exactly, and just like a power running game, it's demoralizing to the opposition. Try playing d for 30 seconds every possession, getting limited easy looks, and not being able to run. Talk about taking teams out of their game[/quote]
Hey I was mis-quoted....that's not my quote above. ( I know only 3 quotes per post) Just want to be on the record correctly.

[angryfan04]

a signature doh win would be a typical Billy G. win