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flying_scotsman2.0 wrote: ↑January 12th, 2022, 1:18 pm"I was just sitting in bed one night puzzling why Abel wasn't getting the start, or more minutes. Finally my wife said, 'honey, you're the head coach, don't you make those decisions?' Confused, I wandered into the shower to let the water rush smoothly over my head and hopefully help me understand her words. And that's when it dawned on me. I COULD GIVE HIM MORE MINUTES. Since that day, Abel has gotten more playing time."FL350Aggie wrote: ↑January 12th, 2022, 10:34 amDon’t worry guys Smith will have conversations with his wife and she will eventually work out his roster problems for him at Utah and they will start winning games.
Yep you nailed it. Still the strangest thing I’ve heard a coach say.
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ya but was he wrong?FL350Aggie wrote: ↑January 13th, 2022, 6:21 amflying_scotsman2.0 wrote: ↑January 12th, 2022, 1:18 pm"I was just sitting in bed one night puzzling why Abel wasn't getting the start, or more minutes. Finally my wife said, 'honey, you're the head coach, don't you make those decisions?' Confused, I wandered into the shower to let the water rush smoothly over my head and hopefully help me understand her words. And that's when it dawned on me. I COULD GIVE HIM MORE MINUTES. Since that day, Abel has gotten more playing time."FL350Aggie wrote: ↑January 12th, 2022, 10:34 amDon’t worry guys Smith will have conversations with his wife and she will eventually work out his roster problems for him at Utah and they will start winning games.
Yep you nailed it. Still the strangest thing I’ve heard a coach say.
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Craig Smith isn't a good recruiter. That's one of the reasons he hired Demarlo Slocum and Tim Morris.
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It's weird, you think all of his raw, raw, enthusiasm would translate in recruiting. Probably just annoying.SeldomSeenSmith wrote: ↑January 13th, 2022, 10:09 amCraig Smith isn't a good recruiter. That's one of the reasons he hired Demarlo Slocum and Tim Morris.
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It's a good thing she told him to play Justin when he was pulling down 3 rebounds every minute or so that he was in the game.FL350Aggie wrote: ↑January 12th, 2022, 10:34 amDon’t worry guys Smith will have conversations with his wife and she will eventually work out his roster problems for him at Utah and they will start winning games.
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I heard Smith is starting a brass band right there in Salt Lake City.Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 13th, 2022, 5:46 pmIt's a good thing she told him to play Justin when he was pulling down 3 rebounds every minute or so that he was in the game.FL350Aggie wrote: ↑January 12th, 2022, 10:34 amDon’t worry guys Smith will have conversations with his wife and she will eventually work out his roster problems for him at Utah and they will start winning games.
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For that alone, she should have been hired to coach. Unless of course, she was the one who yelled at Miller to shoot more.Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 13th, 2022, 5:46 pmIt's a good thing she told him to play Justin when he was pulling down 3 rebounds every minute or so that he was in the game.FL350Aggie wrote: ↑January 12th, 2022, 10:34 amDon’t worry guys Smith will have conversations with his wife and she will eventually work out his roster problems for him at Utah and they will start winning games.
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I’m genuinely curious here—-not trying to stir anything up: but, why do we want him to do well when he leaves Utah? From everything I have gathered, Smith left in the worst way possible, didn’t so much as say a word to Miller or Bean, and bolted for a lateral program. Utah isn’t a big upgrade in hoops, I’m surprised he took it instead of waiting and going to the Midwest, maybe somewhere in the Big10. I really hope he never succeeds as a coach again.Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 10th, 2022, 10:40 amCraig Smith immediately turned our program around and led us to our first ever MWC Championships as well as three NCAA Tourney invites in his three years at the helm.
Like a good and faithful Aggie he left for a worthy cause (to tank the University of Utah's basketball program in an unsuspicious way). The Utes are now 8-8 and have lost 8 of their last 11 games. The losses are expected to continue. Here's to hoping he can tank the program quickly and get his 12 million dollar payout. The sooner the better. And like I've stated before I love Craig and hope that he does exceptionally well after he leaves Utah.
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Smith signed a 6 year, 12.6 million dollar contract with Utah. If you think that is a lateral move, there is nothing more to discuss.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 8:34 pmI’m genuinely curious here—-not trying to stir anything up: but, why do we want him to do well when he leaves Utah? From everything I have gathered, Smith left in the worst way possible, didn’t so much as say a word to Miller or Bean, and bolted for a lateral program. Utah isn’t a big upgrade in hoops, I’m surprised he took it instead of waiting and going to the Midwest, maybe somewhere in the Big10. I really hope he never succeeds as a coach again.Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 10th, 2022, 10:40 amCraig Smith immediately turned our program around and led us to our first ever MWC Championships as well as three NCAA Tourney invites in his three years at the helm.
Like a good and faithful Aggie he left for a worthy cause (to tank the University of Utah's basketball program in an unsuspicious way). The Utes are now 8-8 and have lost 8 of their last 11 games. The losses are expected to continue. Here's to hoping he can tank the program quickly and get his 12 million dollar payout. The sooner the better. And like I've stated before I love Craig and hope that he does exceptionally well after he leaves Utah.
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It’s a lateral move quality of program wise—not salary wise. He could have gotten that deal at any P5 school. The real issue is the way he left.ChowderAggie wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:10 pmSmith signed a 6 year, 12.6 million dollar contract with Utah. If you think that is a lateral move, there is nothing more to discuss.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 8:34 pmI’m genuinely curious here—-not trying to stir anything up: but, why do we want him to do well when he leaves Utah? From everything I have gathered, Smith left in the worst way possible, didn’t so much as say a word to Miller or Bean, and bolted for a lateral program. Utah isn’t a big upgrade in hoops, I’m surprised he took it instead of waiting and going to the Midwest, maybe somewhere in the Big10. I really hope he never succeeds as a coach again.Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 10th, 2022, 10:40 amCraig Smith immediately turned our program around and led us to our first ever MWC Championships as well as three NCAA Tourney invites in his three years at the helm.
Like a good and faithful Aggie he left for a worthy cause (to tank the University of Utah's basketball program in an unsuspicious way). The Utes are now 8-8 and have lost 8 of their last 11 games. The losses are expected to continue. Here's to hoping he can tank the program quickly and get his 12 million dollar payout. The sooner the better. And like I've stated before I love Craig and hope that he does exceptionally well after he leaves Utah.
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Since 1990, Utah has had around 22 NCAA tournament wins. Utah State has had 1.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:22 pmIt’s a lateral move quality of program wise—not salary wise. He could have gotten that deal at any P5 school. The real issue is the way he left.ChowderAggie wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:10 pmSmith signed a 6 year, 12.6 million dollar contract with Utah. If you think that is a lateral move, there is nothing more to discuss.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 8:34 pmI’m genuinely curious here—-not trying to stir anything up: but, why do we want him to do well when he leaves Utah? From everything I have gathered, Smith left in the worst way possible, didn’t so much as say a word to Miller or Bean, and bolted for a lateral program. Utah isn’t a big upgrade in hoops, I’m surprised he took it instead of waiting and going to the Midwest, maybe somewhere in the Big10. I really hope he never succeeds as a coach again.Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 10th, 2022, 10:40 amCraig Smith immediately turned our program around and led us to our first ever MWC Championships as well as three NCAA Tourney invites in his three years at the helm.
Like a good and faithful Aggie he left for a worthy cause (to tank the University of Utah's basketball program in an unsuspicious way). The Utes are now 8-8 and have lost 8 of their last 11 games. The losses are expected to continue. Here's to hoping he can tank the program quickly and get his 12 million dollar payout. The sooner the better. And like I've stated before I love Craig and hope that he does exceptionally well after he leaves Utah.
I love Utah State, but Utah Basketball is not a lateral move.
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ChowderAggie wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:34 pmSince 1990, Utah has had around 22 NCAA tournament wins. Utah State has had 1.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:22 pmIt’s a lateral move quality of program wise—not salary wise. He could have gotten that deal at any P5 school. The real issue is the way he left.ChowderAggie wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:10 pmSmith signed a 6 year, 12.6 million dollar contract with Utah. If you think that is a lateral move, there is nothing more to discuss.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 8:34 pmI’m genuinely curious here—-not trying to stir anything up: but, why do we want him to do well when he leaves Utah? From everything I have gathered, Smith left in the worst way possible, didn’t so much as say a word to Miller or Bean, and bolted for a lateral program. Utah isn’t a big upgrade in hoops, I’m surprised he took it instead of waiting and going to the Midwest, maybe somewhere in the Big10. I really hope he never succeeds as a coach again.Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 10th, 2022, 10:40 amCraig Smith immediately turned our program around and led us to our first ever MWC Championships as well as three NCAA Tourney invites in his three years at the helm.
Like a good and faithful Aggie he left for a worthy cause (to tank the University of Utah's basketball program in an unsuspicious way). The Utes are now 8-8 and have lost 8 of their last 11 games. The losses are expected to continue. Here's to hoping he can tank the program quickly and get his 12 million dollar payout. The sooner the better. And like I've stated before I love Craig and hope that he does exceptionally well after he leaves Utah.
I love Utah State, but Utah Basketball is not a lateral move.
Since 1990, sure. “What have you done for me lately?” I would argue over the last 15 years the two programs are very similar. The Utes have made the NCAA tournament 3 times since 2006. Ags have gone 6 times—-7 if you count the covid season when the tourney was canceled.
I’m just saying Utah was a bit of a surprising job for Smith, because I feel like it’s where he will go to die. 5 years and fired, and probably find himself coaching in the MAC. I assumed he was going to ride his success to the Big 10 where he had roots.
We may not agree on the Ute decision, and I guess that doesn’t matter. That’s not why I hope he fails lol.
I just thought it has been outlined that he didn’t tell anybody in the department about leaving, and hasn’t talked to Bean or Miller since leaving—which rubbed me wrong. No big deal, I don’t hate him. Just don’t really care for him to see a lot of success at Utah or after.
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Coach Smith knew that this year was going to be a struggle. He couldn’t wait for his dream job because he would have struggled probably more than Odom this year and no big offers would be coming his way.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:43 pmChowderAggie wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:34 pmSince 1990, Utah has had around 22 NCAA tournament wins. Utah State has had 1.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:22 pmIt’s a lateral move quality of program wise—not salary wise. He could have gotten that deal at any P5 school. The real issue is the way he left.ChowderAggie wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:10 pmSmith signed a 6 year, 12.6 million dollar contract with Utah. If you think that is a lateral move, there is nothing more to discuss.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 8:34 pmI’m genuinely curious here—-not trying to stir anything up: but, why do we want him to do well when he leaves Utah? From everything I have gathered, Smith left in the worst way possible, didn’t so much as say a word to Miller or Bean, and bolted for a lateral program. Utah isn’t a big upgrade in hoops, I’m surprised he took it instead of waiting and going to the Midwest, maybe somewhere in the Big10. I really hope he never succeeds as a coach again.Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 10th, 2022, 10:40 amCraig Smith immediately turned our program around and led us to our first ever MWC Championships as well as three NCAA Tourney invites in his three years at the helm.
Like a good and faithful Aggie he left for a worthy cause (to tank the University of Utah's basketball program in an unsuspicious way). The Utes are now 8-8 and have lost 8 of their last 11 games. The losses are expected to continue. Here's to hoping he can tank the program quickly and get his 12 million dollar payout. The sooner the better. And like I've stated before I love Craig and hope that he does exceptionally well after he leaves Utah.
I love Utah State, but Utah Basketball is not a lateral move.
Since 1990, sure. “What have you done for me lately?” I would argue over the last 15 years the two programs are very similar. The Utes have made the NCAA tournament 3 times since 2006. Ags have gone 6 times—-7 if you count the covid season when the tourney was canceled.
I’m just saying Utah was a bit of a surprising job for Smith, because I feel like it’s where he will go to die. 5 years and fired, and probably find himself coaching in the MAC. I assumed he was going to ride his success to the Big 10 where he had roots.
We may not agree on the Ute decision, and I guess that doesn’t matter. That’s not why I hope he fails lol.
I just thought it has been outlined that he didn’t tell anybody in the department about leaving, and hasn’t talked to Bean or Miller since leaving—which rubbed me wrong. No big deal, I don’t hate him. Just don’t really care for him to see a lot of success at Utah or after.
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8-10. Bottom of the PAC12.
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It was the perfect move for a coach like Smith who is in the midst of his 'career climb'. Seize the moment. He had three great years at USU and he cashed in on it. I don't blame him at all. If he sticks around for two more years at USU during the rebuild, his stock drops as USU probably doesn't make the NCAA Tourney this year and maybe not next year. His job would be safer at USU, but two years at Utah with that contract sets him up for life. Just like Wells going to TT.Aggiebigtime wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 10:14 pmCoach Smith knew that this year was going to be a struggle. He couldn’t wait for his dream job because he would have struggled probably more than Odom this year and no big offers would be coming his way.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:43 pmChowderAggie wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:34 pmSince 1990, Utah has had around 22 NCAA tournament wins. Utah State has had 1.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:22 pmIt’s a lateral move quality of program wise—not salary wise. He could have gotten that deal at any P5 school. The real issue is the way he left.ChowderAggie wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:10 pmSmith signed a 6 year, 12.6 million dollar contract with Utah. If you think that is a lateral move, there is nothing more to discuss.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 8:34 pmI’m genuinely curious here—-not trying to stir anything up: but, why do we want him to do well when he leaves Utah? From everything I have gathered, Smith left in the worst way possible, didn’t so much as say a word to Miller or Bean, and bolted for a lateral program. Utah isn’t a big upgrade in hoops, I’m surprised he took it instead of waiting and going to the Midwest, maybe somewhere in the Big10. I really hope he never succeeds as a coach again.Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 10th, 2022, 10:40 amCraig Smith immediately turned our program around and led us to our first ever MWC Championships as well as three NCAA Tourney invites in his three years at the helm.
Like a good and faithful Aggie he left for a worthy cause (to tank the University of Utah's basketball program in an unsuspicious way). The Utes are now 8-8 and have lost 8 of their last 11 games. The losses are expected to continue. Here's to hoping he can tank the program quickly and get his 12 million dollar payout. The sooner the better. And like I've stated before I love Craig and hope that he does exceptionally well after he leaves Utah.
I love Utah State, but Utah Basketball is not a lateral move.
Since 1990, sure. “What have you done for me lately?” I would argue over the last 15 years the two programs are very similar. The Utes have made the NCAA tournament 3 times since 2006. Ags have gone 6 times—-7 if you count the covid season when the tourney was canceled.
I’m just saying Utah was a bit of a surprising job for Smith, because I feel like it’s where he will go to die. 5 years and fired, and probably find himself coaching in the MAC. I assumed he was going to ride his success to the Big 10 where he had roots.
We may not agree on the Ute decision, and I guess that doesn’t matter. That’s not why I hope he fails lol.
I just thought it has been outlined that he didn’t tell anybody in the department about leaving, and hasn’t talked to Bean or Miller since leaving—which rubbed me wrong. No big deal, I don’t hate him. Just don’t really care for him to see a lot of success at Utah or after.
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Re: Craig Smith - The gift that keeps on giving
Let me just reprise what I said about it at the time:FloridaAggie13 wrote: ↑January 18th, 2022, 6:02 amIt was the perfect move for a coach like Smith who is in the midst of his 'career climb'. Seize the moment. He had three great years at USU and he cashed in on it. I don't blame him at all. If he sticks around for two more years at USU during the rebuild, his stock drops as USU probably doesn't make the NCAA Tourney this year and maybe not next year. His job would be safer at USU, but two years at Utah with that contract sets him up for life. Just like Wells going to TT.Aggiebigtime wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 10:14 pmCoach Smith knew that this year was going to be a struggle. He couldn’t wait for his dream job because he would have struggled probably more than Odom this year and no big offers would be coming his way.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:43 pmChowderAggie wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:34 pmSince 1990, Utah has had around 22 NCAA tournament wins. Utah State has had 1.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:22 pmIt’s a lateral move quality of program wise—not salary wise. He could have gotten that deal at any P5 school. The real issue is the way he left.ChowderAggie wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 9:10 pmSmith signed a 6 year, 12.6 million dollar contract with Utah. If you think that is a lateral move, there is nothing more to discuss.jazzdog56466 wrote: ↑January 15th, 2022, 8:34 pmI’m genuinely curious here—-not trying to stir anything up: but, why do we want him to do well when he leaves Utah? From everything I have gathered, Smith left in the worst way possible, didn’t so much as say a word to Miller or Bean, and bolted for a lateral program. Utah isn’t a big upgrade in hoops, I’m surprised he took it instead of waiting and going to the Midwest, maybe somewhere in the Big10. I really hope he never succeeds as a coach again.Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 10th, 2022, 10:40 amCraig Smith immediately turned our program around and led us to our first ever MWC Championships as well as three NCAA Tourney invites in his three years at the helm.
Like a good and faithful Aggie he left for a worthy cause (to tank the University of Utah's basketball program in an unsuspicious way). The Utes are now 8-8 and have lost 8 of their last 11 games. The losses are expected to continue. Here's to hoping he can tank the program quickly and get his 12 million dollar payout. The sooner the better. And like I've stated before I love Craig and hope that he does exceptionally well after he leaves Utah.
I love Utah State, but Utah Basketball is not a lateral move.
Since 1990, sure. “What have you done for me lately?” I would argue over the last 15 years the two programs are very similar. The Utes have made the NCAA tournament 3 times since 2006. Ags have gone 6 times—-7 if you count the covid season when the tourney was canceled.
I’m just saying Utah was a bit of a surprising job for Smith, because I feel like it’s where he will go to die. 5 years and fired, and probably find himself coaching in the MAC. I assumed he was going to ride his success to the Big 10 where he had roots.
We may not agree on the Ute decision, and I guess that doesn’t matter. That’s not why I hope he fails lol.
I just thought it has been outlined that he didn’t tell anybody in the department about leaving, and hasn’t talked to Bean or Miller since leaving—which rubbed me wrong. No big deal, I don’t hate him. Just don’t really care for him to see a lot of success at Utah or after.
Of all the jobs Craig could leave us for, the U is the second worst. But let's be honest about something: Craig isn't, and never was an Aggie. He was a vigorous Aggie advocate, a tremendous Aggie coach, and a well-paid USU employee. We loved hearing him talk about how special USU is, how great the Spectrum and the Hurd are, how he'd always shout Go Aggies at the end of every interview. We loved him because he said what we wanted to hear, because we feel that way. It was part of his job, and he was great at it.
But coaching is at least 10% acting, and he's a good actor -- had his lines down pat, delivered them with conviction, maybe even a little method acting, what with the Logan Canyon off-roading and the love of Green Canyon High. Growing up in Stephen, MN, he didn't dream of coaching at Utah State, where his parents didn't meet and his uncle wasn't a legend. He left a good job to come here for a better one, because that's what professionals do. And if he's successful at the U, he'll leave them for a better job (there are dozens of them) too.
I don't say this with any disrespect at all. His three years here were three of the best we've ever had, and after the gloom of the Duryea era (and truth to tell, the last three years of Stew), Aggie hoops is fun again. Much of that had to do with Sam and Neemi, but Duryea had two years of Sam and didn't know what to do with him, while Neemi was gifted but raw when Craig got him to come to Logan. It would have been interesting to see what Craig would do next year without an NBA talent.
It's just realistic. There isn't a coach anywhere on earth that loves USU as much as we do, who can also coach at this level, and whose only professional desire is to coach here for the rest of his career. If I'm wrong, tell me, and cc: John Hartwell. So by definition everyone who comes here comes for himself, not for us, and will leave for himself. You don't have to like it, but you have to acknowledge it.
I wish Craig well. I loved his tenure here (although watching his first presser I thought he was a gasbag who couldn't string together two coherent sentences. He grew on me), and I seriously hope he does well at the U (I've grown old enough to know that their success or failure doesn't affect me at all. Still working on BYU...). Because that will mean that he will leave them for the Michigan or Wisconsin jobs when they come open again, and the Utes will again be faced with the reality that they are not a destination job either, just one stepping stone further up the path than USU.
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Re: Craig Smith - The gift that keeps on giving
The losses keep piling up for Utah. The Utes have lost 9 straight games and sit at the bottom of the PAC 12 conference. Things aren't looking good but it's possible they could get their next win at home against Oregon State on February 3rd. Let's hope not.
PAC 12 conference record: 1-10
Overall record: 8-13
My prediction is that they finish the season at 9-21or 10-20 barring any Covid cancellations.
Thank you Craig! Nice work!
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PAC 12 conference record: 1-10
Overall record: 8-13
My prediction is that they finish the season at 9-21or 10-20 barring any Covid cancellations.
Thank you Craig! Nice work!
#KeepGiving
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Sometimes when I think that CS might actually be regretting this move, I just picture him lying on a bed full of cash and then it brings me back to reality.
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Re: Craig Smith - The gift that keeps on giving
Bringing Worster and Anthony down there showed me how mismatched he was with the scope of the challenge.
Nice players.... just nice.
His recruiting wo's will be his ceiling, and I think he had actually hit it at USU, but the U didn't see it that way.
Big time college basketball is about one thing, and that one thing is the thing he's worst at.
Nice players.... just nice.
His recruiting wo's will be his ceiling, and I think he had actually hit it at USU, but the U didn't see it that way.
Big time college basketball is about one thing, and that one thing is the thing he's worst at.
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Re: Craig Smith - The gift that keeps on giving
You never cease to amaze me. Picturing a middle aged bald dude on a bed? Was he wearing a long sleeve shirt? Asking for a friend.
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Re: Craig Smith - The gift that keeps on giving
Thank you.OKAggie wrote: ↑January 18th, 2022, 8:52 am
Let me just reprise what I said about it at the time:
Of all the jobs Craig could leave us for, the U is the second worst. But let's be honest about something: Craig isn't, and never was an Aggie. He was a vigorous Aggie advocate, a tremendous Aggie coach, and a well-paid USU employee. We loved hearing him talk about how special USU is, how great the Spectrum and the Hurd are, how he'd always shout Go Aggies at the end of every interview. We loved him because he said what we wanted to hear, because we feel that way. It was part of his job, and he was great at it.
But coaching is at least 10% acting, and he's a good actor -- had his lines down pat, delivered them with conviction, maybe even a little method acting, what with the Logan Canyon off-roading and the love of Green Canyon High. Growing up in Stephen, MN, he didn't dream of coaching at Utah State, where his parents didn't meet and his uncle wasn't a legend. He left a good job to come here for a better one, because that's what professionals do. And if he's successful at the U, he'll leave them for a better job (there are dozens of them) too.
I don't say this with any disrespect at all. His three years here were three of the best we've ever had, and after the gloom of the Duryea era (and truth to tell, the last three years of Stew), Aggie hoops is fun again. Much of that had to do with Sam and Neemi, but Duryea had two years of Sam and didn't know what to do with him, while Neemi was gifted but raw when Craig got him to come to Logan. It would have been interesting to see what Craig would do next year without an NBA talent.
It's just realistic. There isn't a coach anywhere on earth that loves USU as much as we do, who can also coach at this level, and whose only professional desire is to coach here for the rest of his career. If I'm wrong, tell me, and cc: John Hartwell. So by definition everyone who comes here comes for himself, not for us, and will leave for himself. You don't have to like it, but you have to acknowledge it.
I wish Craig well. I loved his tenure here (although watching his first presser I thought he was a gasbag who couldn't string together two coherent sentences. He grew on me), and I seriously hope he does well at the U (I've grown old enough to know that their success or failure doesn't affect me at all. Still working on BYU...). Because that will mean that he will leave them for the Michigan or Wisconsin jobs when they come open again, and the Utes will again be faced with the reality that they are not a destination job either, just one stepping stone further up the path than USU.
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Re: Craig Smith - The gift that keeps on giving
Well at least they have good fan support:Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 27th, 2022, 9:44 amThe losses keep piling up for Utah. The Utes have lost 9 straight games and sit at the bottom of the PAC 12 conference. Things aren't looking good but it's possible they could get their next win at home against Oregon State on February 3rd. Let's hope not.
PAC 12 conference record: 1-10
Overall record: 8-13
My prediction is that they finish the season at 9-21or 10-20 barring any Covid cancellations.
Thank you Craig! Nice work!
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Re: Craig Smith - The gift that keeps on giving
Wish he'd taken Miller with him.Sl7vk wrote: ↑January 27th, 2022, 10:23 amBringing Worster and Anthony down there showed me how mismatched he was with the scope of the challenge.
Nice players.... just nice.
His recruiting wo's will be his ceiling, and I think he had actually hit it at USU, but the U didn't see it that way.
Big time college basketball is about one thing, and that one thing is the thing he's worst at.
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Re: Craig Smith - The gift that keeps on giving
Maybe his wife can give him some more coaching pointersAggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 27th, 2022, 9:44 amThe losses keep piling up for Utah. The Utes have lost 9 straight games and sit at the bottom of the PAC 12 conference. Things aren't looking good but it's possible they could get their next win at home against Oregon State on February 3rd. Let's hope not.
PAC 12 conference record: 1-10
Overall record: 8-13
My prediction is that they finish the season at 9-21or 10-20 barring any Covid cancellations.
Thank you Craig! Nice work!
#KeepGiving
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Re: Craig Smith - The gift that keeps on giving
OrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑January 27th, 2022, 5:52 pmWell at least they have good fan support:Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 27th, 2022, 9:44 amThe losses keep piling up for Utah. The Utes have lost 9 straight games and sit at the bottom of the PAC 12 conference. Things aren't looking good but it's possible they could get their next win at home against Oregon State on February 3rd. Let's hope not.
PAC 12 conference record: 1-10
Overall record: 8-13
My prediction is that they finish the season at 9-21or 10-20 barring any Covid cancellations.
Thank you Craig! Nice work!
#KeepGiving
https://www.deseret.com/2022/1/27/22899 ... raig-smith
Tickets sold doesn't equate to butts in seats, but I was surprised that as far as ticket sold, Utah is 3rd in the PAC 12 behind the Arizona schools. Sad commentary on college basketball.
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Re: Craig Smith - The gift that keeps on giving
If they have that many tickets sold it is because lots of people bought season tickets. They sold the hype around Smith really well.Bank Shot wrote: ↑January 28th, 2022, 10:01 amOrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑January 27th, 2022, 5:52 pmWell at least they have good fan support:Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 27th, 2022, 9:44 amThe losses keep piling up for Utah. The Utes have lost 9 straight games and sit at the bottom of the PAC 12 conference. Things aren't looking good but it's possible they could get their next win at home against Oregon State on February 3rd. Let's hope not.
PAC 12 conference record: 1-10
Overall record: 8-13
My prediction is that they finish the season at 9-21or 10-20 barring any Covid cancellations.
Thank you Craig! Nice work!
#KeepGiving
https://www.deseret.com/2022/1/27/22899 ... raig-smith
Tickets sold doesn't equate to butts in seats, but I was surprised that as far as ticket sold, Utah is 3rd in the PAC 12 behind the Arizona schools. Sad commentary on college basketball.
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Re: Craig Smith - The gift that keeps on giving
The ONLY reason Utah is 3rd in attendance is because every California team which is basically all the good basketball schools in the conference plus Oregon are limiting attendance due to Covid. I’m shocked that wasn’t included in the article. Next year Utah will be near the bottom once againDkdavis wrote: ↑January 28th, 2022, 10:57 amIf they have that many tickets sold it is because lots of people bought season tickets. They sold the hype around Smith really well.Bank Shot wrote: ↑January 28th, 2022, 10:01 amOrangeCountyAggie wrote: ↑January 27th, 2022, 5:52 pmWell at least they have good fan support:Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑January 27th, 2022, 9:44 amThe losses keep piling up for Utah. The Utes have lost 9 straight games and sit at the bottom of the PAC 12 conference. Things aren't looking good but it's possible they could get their next win at home against Oregon State on February 3rd. Let's hope not.
PAC 12 conference record: 1-10
Overall record: 8-13
My prediction is that they finish the season at 9-21or 10-20 barring any Covid cancellations.
Thank you Craig! Nice work!
#KeepGiving
https://www.deseret.com/2022/1/27/22899 ... raig-smith
Tickets sold doesn't equate to butts in seats, but I was surprised that as far as ticket sold, Utah is 3rd in the PAC 12 behind the Arizona schools. Sad commentary on college basketball.