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Started by lynbug, February 11, 2017, 01:23:52 pm

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lynbug

February 11, 2017, 01:23:52 pm
Don't smite me but......does anyone think Lionel Hollins (former Grizzlies and Knicks coach) might be a good option.  I live in NE Arkansas and  have followed the Grizzlies for years and I thought he was great.  The players loved him.  He still lives in Memphis and still loyal to his Grizzly players he developed.  He might be holding out for another pro job but...who knows.  Any opinions on this

HawgAdvocate

February 11, 2017, 02:22:38 pm #1
He's 63 years old. Remember, this job entails being a 24/7 Razorback brand ambassador as much as it is being an actual coach. Hollins would have to efficiently appeal to and inspire teenagers instead of just managing professionals, for years to come. Is he hungry? Is he motivated enough to create a winner and delve into NCAA recruiting, day after day after day? I don't think so.

If he wanted to be coaching for a college program, he'd be doing it now.

IMO.
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GuvHog

February 11, 2017, 02:29:59 pm #2
Quote from: HawgAdvocate on February 11, 2017, 02:22:38 pm
He's 63 years old. Remember, this job entails being a 24/7 Razorback brand ambassador as much as it is being an actual coach. Hollins would have to efficiently appeal to and inspire teenagers instead of just managing professionals, for years to come. Is he hungry? Is he motivated enough to create a winner and delve into NCAA recruiting, day after day after day? I don't think so.

If he wanted to be coaching for a college program, he'd be doing it now.

IMO.

Agreed. At the age of 63 he's probably thinking more about retirement.
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lynbug

February 11, 2017, 02:31:31 pm #3
Quote from: HawgAdvocate on February 11, 2017, 02:22:38 pm
He's 63 years old. Remember, this job entails being a 24/7 Razorback brand ambassador as much as it is being an actual coach. Hollins would have to efficiently appeal to and inspire teenagers instead of just managing professionals, for years to come. Is he hungry? Is he motivated enough to create a winner and delve into NCAA recruiting, day after day after day? I don't think so.

If he wanted to be coaching for a college program, he'd be doing it now.

IMO.
Thank you for responding and I should have done my homework....I didn't realize that he was that old.   Also, hadn't thought a lot about the difference in coaching dynamics in college and pro.
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