JTristesse
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Fvck Wisconsin
The issue with hiring a non Bo man is you have to accept a few potential years of rebuilding assuming a potentially significant change in style.
Yep, that's all part of Barry's decision. I think he'd be a fool not to at least make a run at Bennett, but I've heard nothing but great things about Gard.
The statement Bo made makes it sound like Gard is the replacement.
Bo said that's his hope (that Gard is the replacement).
One of the biggest reasons I've hated Wisconsin sports was because of Bo. With that being said I respect the heck out of him. He's an unbelievable coach. Good luck in retirement, Bo.
The statement Bo made makes it sound like Gard is the replacement.
Not really, unless you consider DC part of the territory which it really isn't. And in the immediate area they have to compete with VT, VCU, Richmond, etc. Not to mention Duke and UNC on a much more frequent basis.
Wisconsin is probably a slight upgrade. A lateral move at worst. It comes down to if he wants to come home, and/or it's easier to win in the B1G. Even with the last two years, it will always be an uphill climb against UNC, Duke and now Louisville and Syracuse.
If you don't like Wisconsin basketball, this is about as good a development as you could hope for. Program in limbo for a year, recruiting in limbo for a year, and unproven assistant likely to take over. [Granted, Gard could end up proving to be a good head coach but I'll take my chances with him over a guy like Tony Bennett].
DC/Baltimore is definitely within Virginia's recruiting territory. It's about a 2 hour drive. And I wouldn't say VT, VCU (sans Shaka), and Richmond are much to worry about recruiting-wise. Duke and UNC recruit nationally not locally. So they'd be going up against them no matter what.
So do we build the Pitino statue out of gold or platinum when he sweeps the Badgers in Bo's final year?
The issue with hiring a non Bo man is you have to accept a few potential years of rebuilding assuming a potentially significant change in style.
I understand that, but by that logic, Chicago is in Wisconsin's recruiting territory. It's far more Maryland and Georgetown's turf than UVa's.
Tony Bennett doesn't seem quite entrenched yet at UVA. If Bo Ryan retires right now and they are able to pry Bennett from Virginia, that would be a really good deal for them. Bennett is going to be a superstar coach for DECADES.
Personally, I'd like to see Bo retire and replaced by somebody like Steve Yoder or the dozen other coaches they've had during their mostly irrelevant existence.
UWGB coach Brian Wardle went to Bradley unless you're talking about Linc DarnerI saw Barry Alvarez hanging out with the UWGB coach most of the BIG hoops tourney in Chicago last year. Obviously Tony Bennett would be better.
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