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Date Posted: 10:29:50 06/25/04 Fri
Author: HC '85
Subject: Re: New Assistant Coach
In reply to: hc'76 's message, "New Assistant Coach" on 20:38:08 06/24/04 Thu

OK as long as we�re simply speculating, here's a real crazy idea �

Missouri just hired a couple of former head coaches as assisstants. George Blaney is at Uconn. We need an assistant with experience.

How about Jim O'Brien?

I know. O'Brien was just fired at Ohio State for a major rules violation, however prior to that he was squeeky clean at BC & Ohio State, good coach, and by all accounts a very good person.

We almost certainly couldn't pay him, which pretty much takes the idea off the table, but why not try. Could it be a beneficial relationship for both?

* He�s a short-term fix for HC in a year where 2 assistants have left and we�ll be recruiting to replace 4-5 scholarships. We need experience in coaching & recruiting.
* Gives time for the dust to settle for O�Brien.
* RW & he coached in the Big East against each other for a few years. Did they have a good relationship when there?
* Since he was fired for rules violation, not being a bad coach, O�Brien needs to rehab his image. Being part of HC/PL could help re-establish that reputation.
* Gets him back to Massachusetts � maybe his daughters are still in the area.

I know it's a BIG, BIG stretch, but sometimes you have to dream big and I'm an eternal optimist!

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[> [> Funny... -- HC1843, 10:35:14 06/25/04 Fri

starting the weekend bender a bit early I see!

Cheers.

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[> [> [> Re: Funny... -- HC '85, 11:05:10 06/25/04 Fri

HC 1843,

Hey I said speculation, crazy idea, couldn't pay him and BIG BIG stretch.

Don't impugn my drinking habits! ;^)

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