Tony Barbee watch

MullinsManiac · Post by **MullinsManiac** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:08 pm

Hartford might be another option. Don't we have a game at their place next year?

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2371005

Post by **MikeUMA** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 1:23 pm

Not unless we strike a new deal with them. They're not on the list as of now.

Quinn · Post by **Quinn** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 5:10 pm

Here's a breakdown of all available openings

I would not at all be suprised if BOTH Barbee and Kellogg end up with head coaching jobs for new season. Barbee is poised for options much bigger than Fairfield of Hartford. But both of those jobs could go to DK.[/url]

eXelwood · Post by **eXelwood** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 7:37 pm

Tony has been a part of Cal's and two great programs. He was successful as a player. He has seen the off court side too. The ground work that needs to be done for recruiting the support systems you need to ensure compliance and meeting academic requirements. The importance of assitants in preparing and developing players. He needs his chance with the Xs and Os.

Jeff93 · Post by **Jeff93** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 9:49 am

Quinn wrote: But both of those jobs could go to DK.

Either of those jobs, maybe. I think doing "both" would be a bit much, at least for a first time head coach....even it is is only FU and Uhahahah...

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Post by **MikeUMA** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 11:11 am

The paper local to Fairfield has this today:

Tony Barbee, who has spent the last six years as John Calipari's assistant at Memphis, is said to be extremely interested in the Stags job — Calipari has made a phone call to Fairfield on his assistant's behalf. Barbee, a former Massachusetts player, last year was considered for the UMass job that went to Travis Ford.

http://www.connpost.com/mikepuma/ci_3594680

MullinsManiac · Post by **MullinsManiac** » Fri Mar 17, 2006 1:07 pm

Mike: Beat you to it. Check out the first post of the thread -- that's what led me to start it in the first place.

Post by **MikeUMA** » Sat Mar 18, 2006 12:39 pm

Oops. Didn't realize that article was 5 days old.

MullinsManiac · Post by **MullinsManiac** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 5:56 pm

http://www.connpost.com/mikepuma/ci_3641163

Looks like Fairfield's a no-go. They're looking to go the retread route, probably with Fraschilla.

But now that Memphis is out, Tony will probably have quite a few interviews in the next week or so.

Kosty · Post by **Kosty** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 6:02 pm

Some very interesting names being thrown around for the Fairfield gig.....Frannie No Pants, Gillen, Tom Moore.....

And Ruland to Seton Hall? Or Bobby Gonzo? Then Frannie No Pants back to Manhattan? Or even Fran to Iona? How is this guy's name up for all these openings? Didn't the ball bag thing turn people off him?

Rocks22 · Post by **Rocks22** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 6:28 pm

Another name thrown out (at least by the NY Post) for Seton Hall? Steve Bleeping Lappas. BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

http://www.nypost.com/sports/61466.htm

Rocks22 · Post by **Rocks22** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:53 am

Barbee listed on the Ball State fansite as a potential candidate:
http://www.bsufans.com/modules.php?op=m ... =0&thold=0

km109 · Post by **km109** » Tue Mar 28, 2006 10:59 am

Funny that Lappas claims he made his living recruiting the Metro NYC area. Other than Dante Milligan who came as a transfer, I don't recall that pipeline of talent. Might explain why he's no longer making a living at UMass.

Post by **MikeUMA** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 12:13 pm

Ball State candidacy mention...
http://www.thestarpress.com/apps/pbcs.d ... 10310/1006

BTHoops · Post by **BTHoops** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 3:22 pm

Ball State and Murray State are both possibilities. I'll try and track down a link stating the Murray State interest, but it does exist.

UMassHoops.com

Tony Barbee watch

there is a lot to coaching than what is on the floor