What about Steve Alford?

I haven't heard his name mentioned much but I think he is a very good coach...he got his Big 10 job as a young 35 year old and made the NCAAs a few times.  He's done well at NM --- only NIT last 2 years but good records, and this year he's like 20-3 or something.  I think he is someone who deserve another shot at a power 6 conference...I dont put him in a class of someone like Welsh who tried at it and failed and is past his time...I dont know if Alford has any NY connections, but with Bobby Knight in his corner, as well as others, I'm sure he'd be able to assemble a good staff esp. with Knight probably advising him on how/what to do to start it up.  What about Alford?

No thanks

No thanks

typical baldi.  why not?  Who's your personal top 5?

Quote from: Marco Baldi on February 03, 2010, 02:02:30 PM

No thanks

typical baldi.  why not?  Who's your personal top 5?

You said it yourself, no NY connections. I would prefer a local guy

The MAAC has some good coaches who might be worth a look.

Fran McCaffrey
Kevin Willard
John Dunne
Ed Cooley

Fran McCaffrey. 
(1) Recruited NY successfully
(2) Has won
(3) Develops talent
(4) Runs a system NY kids would die to play in
(5) Has never been fired

Maybe, if and when Norm is canned....  We can write in our list of coaches who would like to see coaching at St. John's.  Remember, our say (especially, the folk who resides in NYC, NJ and Connecticut) should matter, as it's our money who they are getting.

I thought our terrible coach beat McCaffrey this year?

Steve Alford is money. He got a raw deal at Iowa (and did well there) and now they suck. New Mexico was 15-17 before he got there and now they're awesome. AND he loves Jebus (which people on this board or the other board seem to want for whatever reason).

I haven't heard his name mentioned much but I think he is a very good coach...he got his Big 10 job as a young 35 year old and made the NCAAs a few times.  He's done well at NM --- only NIT last 2 years but good records, and this year he's like 20-3 or something.  I think he is someone who deserve another shot at a power 6 conference...I dont put him in a class of someone like Welsh who tried at it and failed and is past his time...I dont know if Alford has any NY connections, but with Bobby Knight in his corner, as well as others, I'm sure he'd be able to assemble a good staff esp. with Knight probably advising him on how/what to do to start it up.  What about Alford?

Don't get me started on Stevie boy... I'm a Hawkeye.......He was horrible at IOWA......while he pocked 1.2 million a year..no March MADNESS.......but fluffy hair....a pretty boy......IOWA fans have a shoot on sight bulletin.

I thought our terrible coach beat McCaffrey this year?

Steve Alford is money. He got a raw deal at Iowa (and did well there) and now they suck. New Mexico was 15-17 before he got there and now they're awesome. AND he loves Jebus (which people on this board or the other board seem to want for whatever reason).

I don't think it is a good strategy for your coach to be your best player. One look at Sean Evans, Omari Lawrence or Paris Horne shooting a free throw and he might die of shock.

I thought our terrible coach beat McCaffrey this year?

Steve Alford is money. He got a raw deal at Iowa (and did well there) and now they suck. New Mexico was 15-17 before he got there and now they're awesome. AND he loves Jebus (which people on this board or the other board seem to want for whatever reason).

RAW deal??......he got 1. 2 million and could not get in the tourney ......8 years... talk to an IOWA fan........you think you know frustration........15, 000 seat arena on campus steps away, 30,000 students and the BIG TEN......people quit going to games he was so bad(sold out every game under DR. TOM DAVIS(Keno's dad).

Quote from: DWright_05 on February 03, 2010, 02:29:49 PM

I thought our terrible coach beat McCaffrey this year?

Steve Alford is money. He got a raw deal at Iowa (and did well there) and now they suck. New Mexico was 15-17 before he got there and now they're awesome. AND he loves Jebus (which people on this board or the other board seem to want for whatever reason).

RAW deal??......he got 1. 2 million and could not get in the tourney ......8 years... talk to an IOWA fan........you think you know frustration........15, 000 seat arena on campus steps away, 30,000 students and the BIG TEN......people quit going to games he was so bad(sold out every game under DR. TOM DAVIS(Keno's dad).

I assume since then you guys have been awesome?

I think the biggest issue there was he was an Indiana boy.  No doubt the alums didn't like that very much, no?

Quote from: xhoops on February 03, 2010, 02:43:48 PM

Quote from: DWright_05 on February 03, 2010, 02:29:49 PM

I thought our terrible coach beat McCaffrey this year?

Steve Alford is money. He got a raw deal at Iowa (and did well there) and now they suck. New Mexico was 15-17 before he got there and now they're awesome. AND he loves Jebus (which people on this board or the other board seem to want for whatever reason).

RAW deal??......he got 1. 2 million and could not get in the tourney ......8 years... talk to an IOWA fan........you think you know frustration........15, 000 seat arena on campus steps away, 30,000 students and the BIG TEN......people quit going to games he was so bad(sold out every game under DR. TOM DAVIS(Keno's dad).

I assume since then you guys have been awesome?

I think the biggest issue there was he was an Indiana boy.  No doubt the alums didn't like that very much, no?

He made the NCAA tournament 3 times and won the Big 10 tournament twice.

And now they're 8-14.

Quote from: yankcranker on February 03, 2010, 02:46:16 PM

Quote from: xhoops on February 03, 2010, 02:43:48 PM

Quote from: DWright_05 on February 03, 2010, 02:29:49 PM

I thought our terrible coach beat McCaffrey this year?

Steve Alford is money. He got a raw deal at Iowa (and did well there) and now they suck. New Mexico was 15-17 before he got there and now they're awesome. AND he loves Jebus (which people on this board or the other board seem to want for whatever reason).

RAW deal??......he got 1. 2 million and could not get in the tourney ......8 years... talk to an IOWA fan........you think you know frustration........15, 000 seat arena on campus steps away, 30,000 students and the BIG TEN......people quit going to games he was so bad(sold out every game under DR. TOM DAVIS(Keno's dad).

I assume since then you guys have been awesome?

I think the biggest issue there was he was an Indiana boy.  No doubt the alums didn't like that very much, no?

He made the NCAA tournament 3 times and won the Big 10 tournament twice.

And now they're 8-14.

 Alford obviously didn't feed Burrell the ball in the post enough.

Why do you need to be from NY to have NY connections?
Bob Huggins has some pretty talented New Yorkers.

I think the NY ties line is a complete load of crap.
These kids are itching to get away from NY, and if we want to convince
them to stay we need a great basketball mind first, and a New Yorker second.

Agreed on NY ties, in a sense.  if a coach needs to get in the door, why can't he hire an NY person as a recruiter?  And then the coach can say "I win games. And I have this guy you trust (let's say Oz Cross who's on staff if he's connected).  Join the team."

Why do you need to be from NY to have NY connections?
Bob Huggins has some pretty talented New Yorkers.

I think the NY ties line is a complete load of crap.
These kids are itching to get away from NY, and if we want to convince
them to stay we need a great basketball mind first, and a New Yorker second.

It would also help if we can pay players or give them some merchandise like West Virginia,Villanova etc

HALL OF FAMERS THATS IT. no one else. u have to be in the hall of fame or on ur way

HALL OF FAMERS THATS IT. no one else. u have to be in the hall of fame or on ur way

No Hall of Fametr is leaving their job to come to St Johns. Much like Providence, St Johns is becoming a no win situation

Quote from: yankcranker on February 03, 2010, 02:46:16 PM

Quote from: xhoops on February 03, 2010, 02:43:48 PM

Quote from: DWright_05 on February 03, 2010, 02:29:49 PM

I thought our terrible coach beat McCaffrey this year?

Steve Alford is money. He got a raw deal at Iowa (and did well there) and now they suck. New Mexico was 15-17 before he got there and now they're awesome. AND he loves Jebus (which people on this board or the other board seem to want for whatever reason).

RAW deal??......he got 1. 2 million and could not get in the tourney ......8 years... talk to an IOWA fan........you think you know frustration........15, 000 seat arena on campus steps away, 30,000 students and the BIG TEN......people quit going to games he was so bad(sold out every game under DR. TOM DAVIS(Keno's dad).

I assume since then you guys have been awesome?

I think the biggest issue there was he was an Indiana boy.  No doubt the alums didn't like that very much, no?

He made the NCAA tournament 3 times and won the Big 10 tournament twice.

And now they're 8-14.

That's all correct... may I add never past the 2nd round in tourney.....DR TOM DAVIS made the tourney every year before him..not 3 out of 9. They did get hot in tourney a couple of times......never won the conference title though. Very poor conference record. The current team is horrible.......ALFORD left the cupboard completely bare.... One last thing.......he asked  for IOWA to pay for his Final  FOUR trips after he was working  for NM as well as university issued cell phones , cars etc. Real classy.
You want to learn about Steve......Search Steve Alford Hair gel blog.

keno davis will be a hall of famer