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Ted Owens was fired for not winning. Larry Brown left because he's left every job he's ever had. Roy Williams left because UNC was his true home, and he couldn't say no to Dean Smith again, and it's not like he was going to a lesser of a job, he was going to UNC, a job that was on par with or perhaps even better than KU. Only UNC, Duke and UK fall into this category Roy was also inheriting some good 5* talent whom he could win immediately with. Hinrich and Collison graduated. The stars pretty much aligned up for him to leave. Oklahoma St is not UNC. Not only don't I think Self would go to another team in the same conference as KU, but I also dont think Pickens/Oklahoma St would throw Self so much $$$ that Kansas couldn't or wouldn't match. And I wouldn't think money would be an issue. Self doesn't need the money. Everything he needed and wanted was already bought and paid for the minute he touched down at the Lawrence airport. House, car, travel/private air charter etc. Could Self jump to the NBA? Sure. But I don't think he will. Why would he have that itch? Coaching in the NBA doesn't mean you're at the top of the coaching profession in the sport. Keep in mind Quin Snyder is the Utah Jazz. If coaching in the NBA is the peak of the basketball coaching realm, then Coach K would have done that a long time ago. I think behind Phil Jackson, many people would say that Coach K is the greatest basketball coach of all time. I just think it's a little different w/ basketball. As much history and tradition that comes w/ the KU bball program, Self has a chance to be an immortal legend at Kansas, the way Coach K is a Duke. This is at the programl w/ Naismith and Phog Allen. Self has a chance to surpass them both and to me that's a bigger itch than to coach in the prima donna league that is the NBA. Self is the Nick Saban of the state of KS, and many would argue he's one of if not the most powerful person in the state of KS behind the governor.
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The only way Self leaves KU is if he wants to try his hand at the pros. But I'll bet he doesn't even do that. KU is a destination job and Self knows that and has said as much.
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RE: Self
Como makes good points. The other thing about NBA is you are about 3rd in the pecking order for making decisions. If the team is any good at all. There are usually 2 stars that have more power in the organization whereas he is the head honcho here. The other thing to consider is his age. He's not a young man anymore. I know nothing but I can't imagine starting over at his age. It cuts both ways and he may want to get off the recruiting trail. |
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Oh well, extra time off probably won't hurt and you'll get an early start on your vacation.
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Mizzouchebags hate, hate this time of year. We have essentially ruined the event for them
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Yeah I think the only way he leaves is if he takes over the spurs when pop retires. But I don't even see that really happening. I see Self staying at KU for his entire career like coach K did
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I used to believe the spurs thing but man if pop retires anytime soon the cupboard will be pretty bare save Aldrich. That's a tough thing to ask a rookie coach to do. See: Hoiberg, Fred.
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Bridges' failed attempt to intimidate Mason fired up Jayhawks
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And 6:30 Pacific works out much better than freakin' 4:00... stupid every other state and their daylight saving time. |
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Kansas favored -5 vs Purdue.
Kansas favored to win Midwest Region at 1:1 (that's a coin flip) Kansas favored to win it all, 4:1
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As if I needed any more reason to love this kid. Frank is one of my all time favorite Jayhawks. There's a reason why he's a winner.
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It's going to be tough to see him go. Hopefully when he's done it is with a net around his neck.
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