Ron won't come if Norm is let go [NY Post]

http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/college/basketball/storm_around_norm_JVw9vJ5fXyCmEamks6vcjL



Mark Jackson feel Norm should be the SJU coach forever!  What is this , bizarro world?

Things happen. Sometimes, recruits are lost.  Be better if Roberts gave the new coach a chance, but things happen.

Knowing our luck in the past 10 years, Ronald Roberts will probably end up being a more athletic Ryan Gomes for 4 years and a guy we will look back on as a program changer. 

No matter what happens, the first call the new head coach makes should be to this kid. 

He signed a LOI. He's not going anywhere until the new coach can find someone better.
And that's the way it should be. The kid knew the risk coming in. It was no secret that Norm's job was on the line.

It's not like he's going to have to pay his way here. The only thing that's changing is that now we'll have a coach in
place who can actually coach.

I don't get it... Mark Jackson wants to coach St. John's but then states that he hopes Norm Roberts is the coach here forever? Why would Jackson wish that upon us?  Is he mad that he will probably be passed up for the job so he wants the school and the fans to suffer?

He signed a LOI. He's not going anywhere until the new coach can find someone better.
And that's the way it should be. The kid knew the risk coming in. It was no secret that Norm's job was on the line.

It's not like he's going to have to pay his way here. The only thing that's changing is that now we'll have a coach in
place who can actually coach.

Schools usually let the players out of a LOI when there is a coaching change.  If Memphis did it with Calipari and all his recruits, there is high probability that St. Johns would do the same. 

I don't get it... Mark Jackson wants to coach St. John's but then states that he hopes Norm Roberts is the coach here forever? Why would Jackson wish that upon us?  Is he mad that he will probably be passed up for the job so he wants the school and the fans to suffer?

Only jerks like Gary Carter start lobbying for a job in the media before the coach is actually fired.  (Carter lost points w me for doing that while Willie Randolph was still Mets coach.)

Quote from: Poison on March 12, 2010, 10:40:24 AM

He signed a LOI. He's not going anywhere until the new coach can find someone better.
And that's the way it should be. The kid knew the risk coming in. It was no secret that Norm's job was on the line.

It's not like he's going to have to pay his way here. The only thing that's changing is that now we'll have a coach in
place who can actually coach.

Schools usually let the players out of a LOI when there is a coaching change.  If Memphis did it with Calipari and all his recruits, there is high probability that St. Johns would do the same.

Like Chudney Gray. wit Manhattan and St. John.

I don't get it... Mark Jackson wants to coach St. John's but then states that he hopes Norm Roberts is the coach here forever? Why would Jackson wish that upon us?  Is he mad that he will probably be passed up for the job so he wants the school and the fans to suffer?

my guess...he was told by monasch that the school isn't interested, so he's taking the gracious way out.

Who cares if Roberts comes?  He isn't even top 100.  Bye. 

The new coach will likely bring a player or recruit of his own better than Roberts.

Quote from: kjd01067 on March 12, 2010, 10:41:01 AM

I don't get it... Mark Jackson wants to coach St. John's but then states that he hopes Norm Roberts is the coach here forever? Why would Jackson wish that upon us?  Is he mad that he will probably be passed up for the job so he wants the school and the fans to suffer?

my guess...he was told by monasch that the school isn't interested, so he's taking the gracious way out.

Hopefully

Quote from: kjd01067 on March 12, 2010, 10:41:01 AM

I don't get it... Mark Jackson wants to coach St. John's but then states that he hopes Norm Roberts is the coach here forever? Why would Jackson wish that upon us?  Is he mad that he will probably be passed up for the job so he wants the school and the fans to suffer?

Only jerks like Gary Carter start lobbying for a job in the media before the coach is actually fired.  (Carter lost points w me for doing that while Willie Randolph was still Mets coach.)

I'm not saying he should be campaigning for the job.  I guess what bothered me is when he said that Norm should be the coach forever.  I understand Mark wants to be politically correct but he could of just said Norm is doing a good job (false but he could of said it). 

I agree. It's not like Ron Roberts is Kevin Garnett!. He's good but not an impact player by any stretch. He's not even better than Jayvon. If he doesn't come big deal. In typical NY fashion you guys are overhyping this kid and setting yourself up for disappointment and blame tossing.

that "i hope norm is here forever" quote sounds like a "#$%^ you" from a guy who wasn't considered.

too bad since i think mark jackson would be a home run.

that "i hope norm is here forever" quote sounds like a "#$%^ you" from a guy who wasn't considered.

too bad since i think mark jackson would be a home run.

Homerun??? Maybe double at best. This guy has zero coaching experience in a league of HOFers. I love MJ but I wish he at least was on the sidelines before.