I'm going on record

[Hog Fan...DOH!]

Let's say this all comes to pass as Porked has gone on record.

The logical conclusion is that Jeff Long (and/or influential boosters) are not happy. Some change must be made. Mike is too entrenched after a likely 20-win season, so the next best course of action to demonstrate that unhappiness is to cut some assistants loose.

Bet Mike will love that.

When has that "plan" ever worked out?  A head coach should stay employed through his own decision-making. 

[GuvHog]

Man all these basketball geniuses act like get rid of Mike and were just going to get Mike K or Bill Self to walk right in. DELUSIONAL.

Exaggerate much??? No one has said that or even hinted at it.

[Sivad]

Would Corliss joining the staff to replace Watkins be a good move.

No. Enough of this regenerating Nolan at every turn. That strain has us in the ditch now.

[Jonteviosk]

Exaggerate much??? No one has said that or even hinted at it.

Oh please a lot of you expect to replace Mike with a Legend or future Legend when point of fact more than likely to get another John Pelphrey.

[GuvHog]

Oh please a lot of you expect to replace Mike with a Legend or future Legend when point of fact more than likely to get another John Pelphrey.

This is false. Stop embarrassing yourself.

[WilsonHog]

I loved what Corliss did here as a player.

I don't want him within 100 yards of our bench.

[Hawg Red]

Oh please a lot of you expect to replace Mike with a Legend or future Legend when point of fact more than likely to get another John Pelphrey.

The funny thing is no one is even really talking about legends or top 10 coaches. Most people want Buzz Williams or Archie Miller. There's also a pocket of posters who would welcome Kevin Keatts (myself included). If "another John Pelphrey" is just a lazy term for a mid-major up-and-comer, then, yes, plenty of us would take that. Pelphrey was a Plan Z hire after Altman left due to administrative neglect that isn't present now. Many are willing to take a chance on someone else because we know what we've got with Mike and we know where it isn't leading to. "Having to" hire "another John Pelphrey" should not be a reason to keep Mike Anderson.

[Ironhawg]

The funny thing is no one is even really talking about legends or top 10 coaches. Most people want Buzz Williams or Archie Miller. There's also a pocket of posters who would welcome Kevin Keatts (myself included). If "another John Pelphrey" is just a lazy term for a mid-major up-and-comer, then, yes, plenty of us would take that. Pelphrey was a Plan Z hire after Altman left due to administrative neglect that isn't present now. Many are willing to take a chance on someone else because we know what we've got with Mike and we know where it isn't leading to. "Having to" hire "another John Pelphrey" should not be a reason to keep Mike Anderson.

What is the most amazing thing to me about the Pelphrey hire is that he was recommended by a search firm!

[lutherheggs]

Anderson gets another year barring some real collapse.

Some staff changes will occur.  One is already completed.

For awhile, I was of the opinion this was his swansong without a NCAA berth.   Now I think that's not a line in the sand.

I do think missing it this year puts an "all or nothing" on him the following year.

I will alert the media.

[Athog]

Porked knows his stuff

Great insight on this quote....cough!

[seasonhog]

Let's say this all comes to pass as Porked has gone on record.

The logical conclusion is that Jeff Long (and/or influential boosters) are not happy. Some change must be made. Mike is too entrenched after a likely 20-win season, so the next best course of action to demonstrate that unhappiness is to cut some assistants loose.

Bet Mike will love that.

Mike need to get asst. who can teach the basic of BB........& let them coach....I don't think that will happen......hiring friends as asst. is a recipe for failure .....our team looks lost at times......

We started going down hill when Hannah stop starting......when we start missing our shots....we stop playing.

[Razorod]

If the above scenario is accurate, we need a coach who can recruit and develop bigs. We don't really have a coach whose forte is teaching posts.

[The_Iceman]

I loved what Corliss did here as a player.

I don't want him within 100 yards of our bench.

I don't necessarily either, but Mike isn't going to bring in someone he isn't really close to.

[FineAsSwine]

I loved what Corliss did here as a player.

I don't want him within 100 yards of our bench.

Corliss was hired as an NBA assistant coach after leaving UCA and has since been coveted enough to be plucked from Sacramento to a job for a new coach in Orlando. Sounds like Corliss has value as a coach and is proving it at the highest level of the game.

I want him back here in some capacity.

[Razorod]

Also, Alabama A & M may be looking for a coach after this season. A spot for TJ?

[Atlhogfan1]

Corliss seems to be building a nice reputation for himself in the NBA.  Could be heading to being a HC at some point as respected as he is including from his playing days.  Can't hold that UCA stint against him too much.

This would just make it that much harder to remove Anderson from an emotional standpoint.  Not specifically Anderson.  But if he goes, so do our former players.  We already have Scotty and Lee working in the program.  Lets throw Corliss in there too.  Oh well, it is their fault we are in this position. 

Also, Alabama A & M may be looking for a coach after this season. A spot for TJ?

Is that a hole a coach can get himself promoted up out of?  Stoglin went into the SWAC, won a few conf tourneys to make NCAAs and never made it out as a head coach. 

[Hawg Red]

Also, Alabama A & M may be looking for a coach after this season. A spot for TJ?

If TJ wants to be a head coach, he just needs to go and get a job somewhere. JUCO, DII, whatever. He might not ever get a chance waiting for a D1 job. But I'd like to see him take a job like AAM.

[Hog Fan...DOH!]

What's Dan Hipsher up to these days? 

[Letsroll1200]

I strongly disagree. Mike needs to totally separate himself from the Nolan era and release every staff member that has any connection at all to Nolan.

That's a bad idea!! Nolan Richardson is the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball program.

[Jonteviosk]

What's Dan Hipsher up to these days?

Having the hippy hippy shades

[Mr. Porkleone]

Would Corliss joining the staff to replace Watkins be a good move. Brings nba coaching experience, some head coach experience, another personable recruiter like Scotty. Might not be a bad move.

Why does everyone want former players and people tied to Nolan. Just because a good player dont mean he can coach, i.e., UCA.

RID ALL THINGS TIED TO NOLAN

[Wild Bill Hog]

Anderson gets another year barring some real collapse.

Some staff changes will occur.  One is already completed.

For awhile, I was of the opinion this was his swansong without a NCAA berth.   Now I think that's not a line in the sand.

I do think missing it this year puts an "all or nothing" on him the following year.

But he needs 2 more years.   

[cardsNhogs]

That's a bad idea!! Nolan Richardson is the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball program.

That is the problem. Time to move on...

[Atlhogfan1]

That's a bad idea!! Nolan Richardson is the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball program.

At least you will say it. 

[Hog_Swanson]

I can confirm that scenario will not occur.

Watkins retires and Corliss gets hired???

[onebadrubi]

Why does everyone want former players and people tied to Nolan. Just because a good player dont mean he can coach, i.e., UCA.

RID ALL THINGS TIED TO NOLAN

Because they are stuck on one of nolans understudies to bring that era and type of ball, it aint happening though, but you are seeing a few around here stuck on it.  Of course then you have the few that make it about race too. 

[The OTR]

Anderson gets another year barring some real collapse.

Some staff changes will occur.  One is already completed.

For awhile, I was of the opinion this was his swansong without a NCAA berth.   Now I think that's not a line in the sand.

I do think missing it this year puts an "all or nothing" on him the following year.

This goes hand in hand with what I've been reporting

My Sources are never a disappointment

[WilsonHog]

That's a bad idea!! Nolan Richardson is the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball program.

About like Frank Broyles is the Arkansas Razorbacks' football program.

In other words, not at all.

[ARKWILD678]

RID ALL THINGS TIED TO NOLAN
[/quote]

So you want to be rid of the National Championship that he brought to us.

[riccoar]

No they wouldn't. 

When Long has to drop the axe, he doesn't want to have to be in a Heath 2.0 scenario.

[Atlhogfan1]

About like Frank Broyles is the Arkansas Razorbacks' football program.

In other words, not at all.

Well Wilson, Frank did act like it after his retirement with his meddling. 

Was thinking about this comparison earlier.  We have some Nolan supporters, including ex-players, who apparently believe this to be true.  It is his program and had to be given back and now held onto. 

We aren't the first university who has dealt with this.  Sometimes it works out in the long run - Carolina with Dean and now Roy although you had a couple of weak branches from that tree fail first.  Georgetown not so much although lil Thompson does have that one F4 run. 

[Atlhogfan1]

RID ALL THINGS TIED TO NOLAN


So you want to be rid of the National Championship that he brought to us.

Dumb.  That wouldn't go away. 

[DLUXHOG]

Anderson gets another year barring some real collapse.

Some staff changes will occur.  One is already completed.

For awhile, I was of the opinion this was his swansong without a NCAA berth.   Now I think that's not a line in the sand.

I do think missing it this year puts an "all or nothing" on him the following year.

Sutton put a stake in the ground and turned the program around....  all of a sudden, for 20+ years the Hogs were a force and very significant nationally.     why can't others?

<1976 - nothing much was cooking....
1976–77 Eddie Sutton 26–2 16–0 1st NCAA First Round
1977–78 Eddie Sutton 32–4 14–2 T-1st NCAA National Semifinal
1978–79 Eddie Sutton 25–5 13–3 T-1st NCAA Regional Final
1979–80 Eddie Sutton 21–8 13–3 2nd NCAA First Round
1980–81 Eddie Sutton 24–8 13–3 1st NCAA Sweet Sixteen
1981–82 Eddie Sutton 23–6 12–4 1st NCAA First Round
1982–83 Eddie Sutton 26–4 14–2 2nd NCAA Sweet Sixteen
1983–84 Eddie Sutton 25–7 14–2 2nd NCAA First Round
1984–85 Eddie Sutton 22–13 10–6 2nd NCAA Second Round
1985–86 Nolan Richardson 12–16 4–12 7th N/A
1986–87 Nolan Richardson 19–14 8–8 5th NIT Second Round
1987–88 Nolan Richardson 21–9 11–5 T-2nd NCAA First Round
1988–89 Nolan Richardson 25–7 13–3 1st NCAA Second Round
1989–90 Nolan Richardson 30–5 14–2 1st NCAA National Semifinal
1990–91 Nolan Richardson 34–4 15–1 1st NCAA Elite Eight
1991–92 Nolan Richardson 26–8 13–3 1st NCAA Second Round
1992–93 Nolan Richardson 22–9 10–6 3rd NCAA Sweet Sixteen
1993–94 Nolan Richardson 31–3 14–2 1st NCAA National Champion
1994–95 Nolan Richardson 32–7 12–4 T-1st (West) NCAA National Final
1995–96 Nolan Richardson 20–13 9–7 T-2nd (West) NCAA Sweet Sixteen
1996–97 Nolan Richardson 18–14 8–8 2nd (West) NIT Semifinals
1997–98 Nolan Richardson 24–9 11–5 2nd (West) NCAA Second Round
1998–99 Nolan Richardson 23–11 9–7 2nd (West) NCAA Second Round
1999–00 Nolan Richardson 19–15 7–9 3rd (West) NCAA First Round
2000–01 Nolan Richardson 20–11 10–6 2nd (West) NCAA First Round
>2001 - nothing much has happened.....

[rude1]

How often has a coach who was forced to make staff changes, turned the program around? Maybe if it is indeed being forced it is with the belief that Mike would stubbornly resist and look for a way out himself.

[hobhog]

How often has a coach who was forced to make staff changes, turned the program around? Maybe if it is indeed being forced it is with the belief that Mike would stubbornly resist and look for a way out himself.

This. And if he doesn't make changes the barbarians stay at the gate. Lose lose situation.

Only out: DANCE THIS YEAR.

[Porked Tongue]

Do not mistake my OP with agreeing that should be the path.

I thinking changing assistants is futile.  He won't change no matter who is in chairs beside him.

I've said it before, Mike is a bubble coach.  Not bad enough and not good enough.  I'm ready to risk his lower level of success for a greater one.  I don't think his accomplishments are enough insulation for the intense malaise that grips our program.

[Mr. Porkleone]

Dumb.  That wouldn't go away. 

True Atlhog. Some of these posters are so political. 

Awesome what Nolan did, but he stayed 5 years longer than should. Never bout race, but Nolan made it that way. There's enough of political correct going on in world today and I'll stand by my stance. Nolan gets credit for championship, but we don't owe his assistants or former players job on the bench. Fans dressevd the best coach and assistants on then bench.

[Jonteviosk]

True Atlhog. Some of these posters are so political. 

Awesome what Nolan did, but he stayed 5 years longer than should. Never bout race, but Nolan made it that way. There's enough of political correct going on in world today and I'll stand by my stance. Nolan gets credit for championship, but we don't owe his assistants or former players job on the bench. Fans dressevd the best coach and assistants on then bench.

No the real hog fans that support the program no matter what the fair weather wannabees who keep griping about CMA and The players deserve is to go on down the road and cheer for someone else as the bandwagon hoppers they are.

[phadedhawg]

If they want Mike sitting in Bud Walton next year he will be sitting there (mostly) by himself. 

[Sivad]

Nolan Richardson is the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball program.

The same program he intentionally and repeatedly on a most public stage tried his best to destroy. And he did a pretty good job of it. We are still trying to arise from the destruction he left.

[Atlhogfan1]

The same program he intentionally and repeatedly tried his best to destroy. And he did a pretty good job of it. We are still trying to arise from the ashes he left.

Well it was his to destroy Sivad.  Please keep up   

[Mr. Porkleone]

The same program he intentionally and repeatedly on a most public stage tried his best to destroy. And he did a pretty good job of it. We are still trying to arise from the destruction he left.

+1000

[Potosihog]

Watkins retires....Dr Fitz to the Hill???

[GuvHog]

That's a bad idea!! Nolan Richardson is the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball program.

No, the program ceased to be Nolan's 16 years ago. Mike needs to dismiss all of his assistants that have ties with Nolan and start fresh by hiring assistants with new modern ideas.

[jm]

I wouldn't be surprised if Watkins retires. His son graduates and he is getting a little older

[root_hawg]

Anderson's seat doesnt even get warm unless he isnt winning in 2018

[The OTR]

we need to hire Todd Day

[The OTR]

we need to hire Todd Day

[batmanfan]

Anderson gets another year barring some real collapse.

Some staff changes will occur.  One is already completed.

For awhile, I was of the opinion this was his swansong without a NCAA berth.   Now I think that's not a line in the sand.

I do think missing it this year puts an "all or nothing" on him the following year.

In your opinion, what would qualify as a collapse? 2-4 and a first round SEC exit or would it have to be worse?

[HawgAdvocate]

I can confirm that scenario will not occur.

Ok, being mostly serious this time. Can you confirm that Austin Peay's athletic department has nothing to do with the TBA staff change?