SMU's Larry Brown Resigning

[The_Iceman]

You knew he was never gonna stay there long. Feel sorry for Jimmy Whitt, sorta.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/16888334/larry-brown-steps-coach-smu-mustangs

[1hawgballer2]

I would not be surprise if Whitt ask for a release, in addition to a few more SMU players. Coach Brown has always been considered as a player's coach,

[The_Iceman]

I would not be surprise if Whitt ask for a release, in addition to a few more SMU players. Coach Brown has always been considered as a player's coach,

Both Babb and Whitt left Arkansas over playing time disputes and ended up joining a highly respected coach that left before they could ever play a game.

[King Kong]

Both Babb and Whitt left Arkansas over playing time disputes and ended up joining a highly respected coach that left before they could ever play a game.

Yep.

[Inhogswetrust]

Both Babb and Whitt left Arkansas over playing time disputes and ended up joining a highly respected coach that left before they could ever play a game.

Highly respected for his actual coaching....not so much for the other aspects. He has had issues everywhere he's been and gotten a few schools in NCAA trouble.

[Inhogswetrust]

You knew he was never gonna stay there long. Feel sorry for Jimmy Whitt, sorta.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/16888334/larry-brown-steps-coach-smu-mustangs

I don't feel sorry for any player if they go to play for a coach in his 70's. They should know that he might not be there before they finish their time there. Then again that holds true for any player and a coach at any age.

[King Kong]

Only Larry Brown would leave at job at 75 because he couldn't get a long term contract

[rhog1]

Reading on twitter that Brown is leaving SMU over a contract dispute.

[Inhogswetrust]

Reading on twitter that Brown is leaving SMU over a contract dispute.

SMU probably wanted a "no cheating" clause.

[The_Iceman]

Only Larry Brown would leave at job at 75 because he couldn't get a long term contract

What a goon.

[Pulled(PP)pork]

NCAA on the doorstep?


PP

[rhog1]

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/smumustangs/2016/07/08/larry-brown-confirms-resignation-smu-coach-says-contract-extension-simply-reached-school
According to this Brown wanted 4 years SMU wanted him to take a 3 year deal with only the first year partially guaranteed, and a pay cut from his current salary.  Cant really blame him for walking away if true.

[azhog10]

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/smumustangs/2016/07/08/larry-brown-confirms-resignation-smu-coach-says-contract-extension-simply-reached-school
According to this Brown wanted 4 years SMU wanted him to take a 3 year deal with only the first year partially guaranteed, and a pay cut from his current salary.  Cant really blame him for walking away if true.

I wouldn't want to pay him more if he can't even be allowed to coach all his games and he put the school in a position to not be allowed to play in a post season tourney. He didn't fulfill all his obligations and it's crazy to think you should be able to get a raise when you do what he did.

[RealHog]

I wouldn't want to pay him more if he can't even be allowed to coach all his games and he put the school in a position to not be allowed to play in a post season tourney. He didn't fulfill all his obligations and it's crazy to think you should be able to get a raise when you do what he did.

Not a Larry brown fan, but employers can "fire" employees via offers they know they'll never accept to save face and put the onus on the employee. PR move. That said, don't really have any respect for LB non coaching wise.

[HoopS]

Call me cold hearted but I don't feel sorry for either Babb or Whitt. They both would have gotten plenty of PT if they'd been patient. When the going gets tough, blame somebody else and quit.

[FineAsSwine]

Call me cold hearted but I don't feel sorry for either Babb or Whitt. They both would have gotten plenty of PT if they'd been patient. When the going gets tough, blame somebody else and quit.

Put this on a tee shirt and let's kick back and watch the money roll in. 

[Porked Tongue]

I don't buy the contract reason.  I believe it's more than that.  Preemptive strike.

[hoglady]

Call me cold hearted but I don't feel sorry for either Babb or Whitt. They both would have gotten plenty of PT if they'd been patient. When the going gets tough, blame somebody else and quit.

+1 - with you on this.

[Jonteviosk]

+1 - with you on this.

+2 I agree with you completely...Babb and Whitt are both worthless and will never sniff the NBA. As for Brown well being honest you may not like the guy personally but SMU Was irrelevant before he came and they will now be irrelevant now that hes leaving. They may be trying ti save face but their program is now back in the toilet lmao...Their AD is kind of a moron.

[HiggiePiggy]

Problem with Larry Brown is that he cheats and everyone praises him as a great coach. So you are saying that cheating is acceptable then. So I want everyone to stop complaining about teams that cheat.

[26.2Hog]

Problem with Larry Brown is that he cheats and everyone praises him as a great coach. So you are saying that cheating is acceptable then. So I want everyone to stop complaining about teams that cheat.

That other SMU coach, Bobby Collins, says "right on brutha!"

[mhuff]

I don't buy the contract reason.  I believe it's more than that.  Preemptive strike.

[Wild Bill Hog]

Put this on a tee shirt and let's kick back and watch the money roll in. 

I would possibly buy one if it wasn't too tough to find one.

[PonderinHog]

I had one that said, "Flunk out now and avoid the rush!"  I always wore it on test days.

[Nipsey Mussle]

Problem with Larry Brown is that he cheats and everyone praises him as a great coach. So you are saying that cheating is acceptable then. So I want everyone to stop complaining about teams that cheat.

"Cheater" and "great coach" aren't mutually exclusive, though. He is a cheater, but can really coach as well. I believe Popovich turned down a paying gig to coach with Brown for free. Also, Brown didn't cheat while in the NBA and did quite well there too.

[Inhogswetrust]

That other SMU coach, Bobby Collins, says "right on brutha!"

That all started before Collins ever got there.

[Inhogswetrust]

"Cheater" and "great coach" aren't mutually exclusive, though. He is a cheater, but can really coach as well. I believe Popovich turned down a paying gig to coach with Brown for free. Also, Brown didn't cheat while in the NBA and did quite well there too.

Whole different ball of wax. Different game, rules, league and administration of the organization and teams. In the NBA players are paid by someone else besides the coaches................................

[hogwood]

Wonder if there is a possibility Whitt will return. Not that I really want him to, but I'm sure he is still close to the staff and players. I think there are better prospects in the 2017 class though. Just curious if it's a possibility he can just come back for next season...?

[Pig in the Pokey]

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/smumustangs/2016/07/08/larry-brown-confirms-resignation-smu-coach-says-contract-extension-simply-reached-school
According to this Brown wanted 4 years SMU wanted him to take a 3 year deal with only the first year partially guaranteed, and a pay cut from his current salary.  Cant really blame him for walking away if true.

so you think he should be able to demand a contract that runs thru his 81st birthday??? 81st!!!

[BigSexyHog]

Call me cold hearted but I don't feel sorry for either Babb or Whitt. They both would have gotten plenty of PT if they'd been patient. When the going gets tough, blame somebody else and quit.

Can't believe the gods haven't gotten all over you for that comment

[HoopS]

Surprised too.

I have nothing against them. Just really don't care for what seems to be the trend of "play me now whether I'm ready or not or I'm leaving" that seems to be sweeping the nation.

[FineAsSwine]

Can't believe the gods haven't gotten all over you for that comment

I think they're all at a banquet on Mount Olympus right now. Phones on silent.

[Nipsey Mussle]

Whole different ball of wax. Different game, rules, league and administration of the organization and teams. In the NBA players are paid by someone else besides the coaches................................

Had no idea....

He's a great coach, want to refute that?

[Inhogswetrust]

Had no idea....

He's a great coach, want to refute that?

I guess you did't read the whole thread. My post at #4 reads "highly respected for his actual coaching".