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by gomretat
Today, 7:22 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Hillstead Transferring
Replies: 76
Views: 4481

Re: Hillstead Transferring

Aglicious wrote:
Today, 6:50 pm
I'm fairly certain that BA also has a "no return" policy once a player enters the portal.
I get why he does that but I wonder if Coop leaving has him rethinking that with Hillstead.
by gomretat
Yesterday, 9:11 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Pope to Kentucky
Replies: 212
Views: 12939

Re: Pope to Kentucky

If byu pulls off this Kevin Young hire that’s a great get for them. He was a finalist for the Nets job, is highly respected, and is considered to be on the fast track to an NBA head coaching job. Chris Burgess was very underwhelming. But Kevin Young is a different ballgame. I still dont get the lov...
by gomretat
April 15th, 2024, 9:14 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Eric Daniels
Replies: 11
Views: 2408

Re: Eric Daniels

My son played for Daniels at UVU. Good coach and good buy but I guess I was looking for a little bigger splash and pedigree. Getting the right assistants is a huge part of being a successful head coach at the D1 level and that is becoming increasingly critical with the transfer portal and NIL. More ...
by gomretat
April 15th, 2024, 9:09 am
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Hillstead Transferring
Replies: 76
Views: 4481

Re: Hillstead Transferring

Disappointing for sure. I am in the camp that Hillstead had the best upside of any QB we have right now. It would have been surprising if one of them didnt move on after spring ball but I was hoping it would not be Hillstead. We definitely need to find someone for next year instead of Barnes IMO.
by gomretat
April 12th, 2024, 10:12 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Pope to Kentucky
Replies: 212
Views: 12939

Re: Pope to Kentucky

There is zero chance they can afford Madsen's buyout. Maybe had he not signed an extension after the season, but no way they can do it now. Scotty suggested Barrett Peery. If I were to guess, I'd guess he's the guy. Seems like the best of all the options I've heard. I know a donor there that could ...
by gomretat
April 12th, 2024, 9:58 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Pope to Kentucky
Replies: 212
Views: 12939

Re: Pope to Kentucky

LarryTheAggie wrote:
April 12th, 2024, 9:53 am
With Madsen out. All their top canidates are guys we would not even pick up the phone for. Burgess is the best option and at this point of his career might be considered for openings at WAC or big sky schools.

Crazy.
If I were Burgess I would go to Kentucky with Pope
by gomretat
April 12th, 2024, 9:48 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Pope to Kentucky
Replies: 212
Views: 12939

Re: Pope to Kentucky

There is zero chance they can afford Madsen's buyout. Maybe had he not signed an extension after the season, but no way they can do it now. Scotty suggested Barrett Peery. If I were to guess, I'd guess he's the guy. Seems like the best of all the options I've heard. I know a donor there that could ...
by gomretat
April 10th, 2024, 2:05 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: UCONN has contacted Great
Replies: 31
Views: 2494

Re: UCONN has contacted Great

If it is purely about the money, I dont think there is any chance he stays - and never was a chance. If wants a good payday and a known situation with a guarantee of minutes, we should have a shot.
by gomretat
April 3rd, 2024, 9:55 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Shout out to Hans and Scotty G
Replies: 22
Views: 1653

Re: Shout out to Hans and Scotty G

Scotty is a great ambassador for Aggie sports. I wish he was on with someone other than Hans.
by gomretat
April 2nd, 2024, 12:26 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: A National Championship
Replies: 50
Views: 3951

Re: A National Championship

The national championship comment actually makes me wonder if he will be a straight shooter. I get that he has to publicly recruit guys but he has no experience in this kind of conference and this team, without a few significant upgrades, does not compete for the MWC championship next year.
by gomretat
March 29th, 2024, 2:26 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Let Me Set the Record Straight
Replies: 142
Views: 13994

Re: Let Me Set the Record Straight

Add my name to the list that the info that 22 provides is one of the reasons I visit this board. I have been involved in enough job changes in my life that I am very clear that there are tons of moving parts and people (and their families) often change their minds.
by gomretat
March 27th, 2024, 9:42 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Two more
Replies: 71
Views: 6876

Re: Two more

Last time we hired a rival's head coach (CSU) it turned out pretty well. I once heard SM also say once he told BYU no thanks. If we hired their current coach, well, it might be something that is meant to be. I think BYU asked Stew if he would be willing to get a temple recommend in order to become ...
by gomretat
March 27th, 2024, 9:39 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Two more
Replies: 71
Views: 6876

Re: Two more

Pope has been sought after by P5 schools all but one year at BYU (last year). I have no idea what his current status is or what his motives are but if he wants money, NIL, and a P5 option he can have it.
by gomretat
March 26th, 2024, 10:28 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: At least he had the stones to drop a statement.
Replies: 54
Views: 4303

Re: At least he had the stones to drop a statement.

We offered him triple what he was paid at Montana State, so he came to Logan. Why are we surprised he would change schools when a school provides him triple what we're paying him? I'm not mad at a coach saying they want to build up a program. Those are words that are informed by their current situa...
by gomretat
March 25th, 2024, 4:53 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Sprinkle to Washington
Replies: 446
Views: 34921

Re: Sprinkle to Washington

https://twitter.com/ChristianCaple/status/1772341221895323811 Sprinkle owned them with the buyout. ONly 6 million if he leaves after 1 year is a steal. Honestly you can’t blame him. We weren’t touching this. I get it (except the behind the scenes bullsh*t) and will even root for him if at MINIMUM G...
by gomretat
March 25th, 2024, 1:20 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Next Contract
Replies: 15
Views: 811

Re: Next Contract

They all have agents who do the negotiating. I think our buyout conditions are consistent with other schools in our category. Would love to make it more but I have no interest in scaring off a coach we really want.
by gomretat
March 25th, 2024, 12:56 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Sprinkle to Washington
Replies: 446
Views: 34921

Re: Sprinkle to Washington

How much of the contract does Darius Brown get? He doesn't get that job without a handful of clutch shots from DB. I've been saying this for a while. He doesn't get that job without Downtown Daruis Brown. You are correct, and that's all the more reason why Sprinkle should take the generational mone...
by gomretat
March 25th, 2024, 11:52 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: And now we wait…
Replies: 131
Views: 10484

Re: And now we wait…

Burgess would have come to Logan in a heartbeat when Smith interviewed him for an assistant coach role but Smith was not interested. I think he is a great coach and great recruiter but I do wonder how well he makes the leap to head coach. Smith also did not want Spencer. Never understood his thinki...
by gomretat
March 25th, 2024, 10:17 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: And now we wait…
Replies: 131
Views: 10484

Re: And now we wait…

Burgess would have come to Logan in a heartbeat when Smith interviewed him for an assistant coach role but Smith was not interested. I think he is a great coach and great recruiter but I do wonder how well he makes the leap to head coach.
by gomretat
March 23rd, 2024, 2:33 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Great vs Edey
Replies: 11
Views: 992

Re: Great vs Edey

Great has several "launch points" in his arsenal, he doesn't need to shoot over top of his defender. Using his size and long arms to keep the defender behind him to protect against the blocked shot and scooping the layup from underneath. Adrian Dantley (yeah, I'm dating myself) won NBA scoring titl...
by gomretat
March 23rd, 2024, 2:32 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: My story...
Replies: 88
Views: 4258

Re: My story...

I have never actually seen the aggies win in the tournament. In February (and March) of 2001, I left for the Brazilian MTC. It was there that I received a letter from my mom with the sports section of the newspaper stuffed in. The Front page of the sports section talked about a USU win in the tourn...
by gomretat
March 23rd, 2024, 9:53 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Sprinkle to Washington
Replies: 446
Views: 34921

Re: Sprinkle to Washington

My source, who I'm happy to disclose personally to anyone who actually knows me, says that UW now favors Kyle Smith, that Danny will still be targeted by other teams with openings, but there is a full court press on him to wait until next year when much better jobs potentially open. This would like...
by gomretat
March 21st, 2024, 2:23 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: 2024 Utah State Spring Football Week 1 Depth Chart
Replies: 22
Views: 1405

Re: 2024 Utah State Spring Football Week 1 Depth Chart

Any guesses on how many of the 4 QB's we have right now will be here on opening day? Great depth and good problem to have but I am thinking that one of two of them will enter the portal after spring ball.
by gomretat
March 20th, 2024, 10:05 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Does Washington Wait?
Replies: 152
Views: 11003

Re: Does Washington Wait?

Why did the administration let our coach interview in Las Vegas for another job? What were they supposed to do? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Tell him he is under contract with the Aggies and that if he wants to interview for jobs that has to be done after the season has completed. If Sprinkle...
by gomretat
March 19th, 2024, 2:45 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Sprinkle's (possible) replacements
Replies: 574
Views: 38497

Re: Sprinkle's (possible) replacements

I’m guessing Pope is severely underpaid by Big 12 standards, there is always the “calling” factor at YBU. I wonder if Pope is finally seeing the dollar signs though.. He is underpaid if you only count what he gets from BYU as an institution, but just like football, there is a lot more salary coming...
by gomretat
March 19th, 2024, 10:40 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Sprinkle's (possible) replacements
Replies: 574
Views: 38497

Re: Sprinkle's (possible) replacements

No replacement for Sprinkle. Mark Pope to Washington. I believe 22 has the best info available, but with this one I'm still in wait and see more. It does change my expectation from 1% of Danny staying to like 25% though. If Pope wants out, which is great news but very surprising, he will have suito...
by gomretat
March 19th, 2024, 10:35 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Does Washington Wait?
Replies: 152
Views: 11003

Re: Does Washington Wait?

Wait on Danny Sprinkle? MAYBE SO!! I've just been told that Mark Pope wants OUT at byu and will undercut any offer made to other candidates to make it happen. Like this news 22! Pope may actually be the stronger candidate having shown how he competes in the B12. Knowing way too many people close to...
by gomretat
March 19th, 2024, 10:33 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Does Washington Wait?
Replies: 152
Views: 11003

Re: Does Washington Wait?

I expect the only thing keeping Washington from announcing it already is that they don't want to get trashed by the media. Even if Sprinkle is sure he is leaving, being in a hurry makes no sense for him. Wait and see who all the suitors are first. As for Washington, I doubt the media would care at ...
by gomretat
March 18th, 2024, 5:13 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Interesting stats about our match up
Replies: 29
Views: 1482

Re: Interesting stats about our match up

Brilliant piece of work QAA. Thanks.
by gomretat
March 18th, 2024, 9:06 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: TV Programming Alert! Turn to CBS Sports
Replies: 21
Views: 2170

Re: TV Programming Alert! Turn to CBS Sports

I am sure that coaches, like everyone, have times when they are distracted by the realities of life. That being said, I find the notion that coaches or players at this level check out to be absurd. They don't make it this far if they are not intensely competitive. They take great pride in winning an...
by gomretat
March 15th, 2024, 9:53 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Is Mason out for the tournament
Replies: 31
Views: 2507

Re: Is Mason out for the tournament

Huge blow to not have Mason. I love how this team always find a way to win but my enthusiasm has been tempered all year by our lack of depth. It can bite you in so many ways - fatigue, foul trouble, off night shooting, and obviously an injury. Mason is a guy who does whatever the situation calls for.
by gomretat
March 13th, 2024, 5:48 pm
Forum: Merlin Olsen Field (Aggie Football)
Topic: Bobby Wagner signs with the Commanders
Replies: 16
Views: 1421

Re: Bobby Wagner signs with the Commanders

Is the relationship with Wags and USU athletics still strained or did that get resolved with Hartwell moving on?
by gomretat
March 13th, 2024, 9:18 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Welp...Sprinkle frontrunner for Washington?
Replies: 514
Views: 40449

Re: Welp...Sprinkle frontrunner for Washington?

Honestly, he's probably just waiting after the season ends to make any decisions. He may stay, or he may not. But at the end of the season, he'll have time to evaluate all his options. And I think if a school like Washington wants to get something done sooner, they may have to go another direction....
by gomretat
March 13th, 2024, 9:15 am
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Disrespect?
Replies: 23
Views: 1864

Re: Disrespect?

Can someone tell me the timestamps where the disrespect starts? I started listening to two of the vids and 5 minutes in I’m not hearing anything that sounds like disrespect. The fact of the matter is, our program won’t get its flowers until it wins in March. Frankly, I don’t want anyone giving us f...
by gomretat
March 12th, 2024, 4:51 pm
Forum: Stew Morrill Court (Aggie Basketball)
Topic: Just want to make sure I understand……
Replies: 17
Views: 1624

Re: Just want to make sure I understand……

There has never been an offseason like this in the history of NCAA BB. Offers will come to good players, and players who aren't getting PT will look for other opportunities. Coaches will need to rerecruit every kid in their program on top of flipping the portal to find success. Gone are the days of...