Rick Barnes discussion [merged]

[golfballs]

I don’t think they’d fire him this year even if they lost to Abilene Christian.

I guess Texas has a “loser mentality”

I don’t think they will for a number of reasons. But I think it’s clear he’s not going to get it done there.

 

[Catbone]

Show me your body, Cat and I will tell u if it's SEC ready or not

Email?

 

[The Dog]

Email?

Too late

 

[Switch 625]

Have y’all noticed that this thread about Barnes got buried in the Basketball Recruiting thread?

 

[Catbone]

Too late

Dang.

 

[i2amavol]

So, just trying to look for the bright side... Does losing early give us any recruiting advantage by being free from strategizing for the next game?

 

[Lizzard28]

How much would you like to bet Shaka gets fired?

After tonights game it just might hapoen sooner rather than later

 

[bleedingTNorange]

How much would you like to bet Shaka gets fired?

Defending Shaka?

3/5 NCAAT
0 NCAAT wins
R64 loss x3

 

[Dallasbowlin]

Texas has not won an NCAAT game since firing Barnes. Tennessee? Has won 3.

 

[CAVPUT]

Texas has not won an NCAAT game since firing Barnes. Tennessee? Has won 3.

Welp...Barnes is in year 6? Got all of those wins in back to back seasons IIRC. "Grant"ed, this is worse than the futility shown by Texas, but it's hard to really be impressed by that stat.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Welp...Barnes is in year 6? Got all of those wins in back to back seasons IIRC. "Grant"ed, this is worse than the futility shown by Texas, but it's hard to really be impressed by that stat.

Texas is also in Year 6...

 

[zjcvols]

Defending Shaka?

3/5 NCAAT
0 NCAAT wins
R64 loss x3

No but he’s not getting fired

 

[ndubvols]

No but he’s not getting fired

Shaka’s lost in the first round of his last 5 ncaa appearances to 12, 10, 11, 7, and 14 seeds.

If he shouldn’t be fired, why should Barnes?

 

[zjcvols]

Shaka’s lost in the first round of his last 5 ncaa appearances to 12, 10, 11, 7, and 14 seeds.

If he shouldn’t be fired, why should Barnes?

I actually haven’t claimed for firing Barnes. If I was Texas I’d probably look at a different coach. I’m just saying he’s not getting fired.

 

[cncchris33]

I actually haven’t claimed for firing Barnes. If I was Texas I’d probably look at a different coach. I’m just saying he’s not getting fired.

I wouldn't be so sure. Texas brass won't suffer mediocrity. Look to the football program for proof of that. Not advancing past the 1st rd of the NCAAT in 6 seasons won't be tolerated by many, and like most situations in Austin, they would rather make a move a year early than a year late.

I'm not claiming that he'll be fired, but I'd venture to guess it's significantly more possible than you seem to believe.

 

[cardvolfan]

I wouldn't be so sure. Texas brass won't suffer mediocrity. Look to the football program for proof of that. Not advancing past the 1st rd of the NCAAT in 6 seasons won't be tolerated by many, and like most situations in Austin, they would rather make a move a year early than a year late.

I'm not claiming that he'll be fired, but I'd venture to guess it's significantly more possible than you seem to believe.

Knowing those Longhorn higher ups, he could be fired by the time the plane hits the tarmac.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Knowing those Longhorn higher ups, he could be fired by the time the plane hits the tarmac.

Texas has never been the type of program to make smart decisions.

 

[cwbytruckers]

Texas has never been the type of program to make smart decisions.

I will be shocked if they make a smart move

 

[SGMVols]

No but he’s not getting fired

Texas has a loser mentality.

-1985Vols, probably

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Many on here have begged that he flip the roster though, saying we need to add a bunch of talent, so which is it?

Maybe we flip the roster and add some pieces but aren’t as good as fans feel we should be on paper (SHOCKER), but are still NCAAT team and set up better for the future?

Or we find a coach that can coach 5* talent

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Or we find a coach that can coach 5* talent

He’s not getting fired.

We’d be stupid to do so.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

He’s not getting fired.

We’d be stupid to do so.

Unfortunately you are correct, our best hope is retirement sooner rather than later.

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Unfortunately you are correct, our best hope is retirement sooner rather than later.

Unless we’re purposely trying to tank the basketball along with football program then you’re right.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Unless we’re purposely trying to tank the basketball along with football program then you’re right.

Not trying to sink anything. Just would love to see a coach who can get it done in March.

 

[bleedingTNorange]

Not trying to sink anything. Just would love to see a coach who can get it done in March.

What’s getting it done in March? NCAAT every year, S16 or better every other? 1/3 years? 1/4 years?