Oh My . . . Jimmy Dykes hired as new U of A Women's Hoops coach

[tophawg19]

He hasn't coached anything in 23 years . hasn't recruited in forever and has no body of work to show players . This is why Women's sports gets so little respect and coverage , even in our own state

[Nipsey Mussle]

Will he be able to stop the AR talent from leaving the state?  What is his relationship with AR HS coaches?  How big is his name in WBB HS ranks - in AR or outside the state?

Time will answer these questions, and it is a money losing entity after all.  Collen had like 6 or 7 years so what is 4 or 5 to a "hometown boy"?  Success or failure isn't going to have any impact anyway.  Go Jimmy!

Jimmy's a big supporter of Springdale Harber and when he's at their football games, even the opposing coaches make it a point to come shake his hand. He's well known and well liked in this state.

This hire will generate interest in guys like me who enjoy listening to him (most of the time). The chances of me attending a women's game just went up from 0% to probably 75%.

[Nipsey Mussle]

He hasn't coached anything in 23 years . hasn't recruited in forever and has no body of work to show players . This is why Women's sports gets so little respect and coverage , even in our own state

So the reason women's bball hasn't gotten any respect and coverage for the last 60 years is because Jimmy Dykes will be hired to coach it in 2014?

[3kgthog]

Let's clarify things. Dykes is respected as a commentator, not a coach. I'd rather have a respected coach. How do you answer a recruit's or parent's question like, "You really haven't coached in 20 years?" "Well...no, but I've sat next to some coaches on tv!" Come on, man.

[Dr. Starcs]

C'mon guys.

Dykes and women's basketball is a perfect fit.

[Wild Bill Hog]

Jimmy's a big supporter of Springdale Harber and when he's at their football games, even the opposing coaches make it a point to come shake his hand. He's well known and well liked in this state.

This hire will generate interest in guys like me who enjoy listening to him (most of the time). The chances of me attending a women's game just went up from 0% to probably 75%.

So he's going to bring Lingerie Football to the SEC then.  Cool beans.

[WizardofhOgZ]

There are a lot of guys here who will be eating crow in 3 years when we're advancing in the NCAA Tournament.  Of course, then they will simply say they don't care anything about Women's sports. 

Wait and see.

[Wild Bill Hog]

There are a lot of guys here who will be eating crow in 3 years when we're advancing in the NCAA Tournament.  Of course, then they will simply say they don't care anything about Women's sports. 

Wait and see.

Their entire future is ahead of them.

[ronmahony]

I think it is a great idea, he lives here for one, he is a Razorback, he already knows how to call the Hogs. He knows basketball, has great ties with the media, is a well known name, which should help a lot with recruiting, has coached before. I mean to me this no brainer. Welcome home Coach.

[Nipsey Mussle]

There are a lot of guys here who will be eating crow in 3 years when we're advancing in the NCAA Tournament.  Of course, then they will simply say they don't care anything about Women's sports. 

Wait and see.

Good call, or it'll be "With these caliber of players (who only came here because they were All Hog and not b/c of Jimmy) we should've won it all...bad coaching!"

[Porked Tongue]

Definitely a surprise from left field.  As told, he's a local guy with basketball knowledge and a great reputation.  I'm not sure we were in a position to do any better than JD.

To add, he was the AD at Shiloh and I believe coached cross country for a bit.  He's connected well and likely will bring investment into the program.  I'm all for that as it needs to become more self-sustainable.  He's in his early 50's now and has a young daughter to go with his former UA cheerleader of a wife.  You could see where it's a good move for him.

But the question is will it be for the UA?  I do think a form of nepotism is at work but that's not always bad.  Considering the state of the program post-Blair, it's a well calculated gamble.

It has that folksy feel.  Welcome home Jimmy!  Good luck.

[tophawg19]

So the reason women's bball hasn't gotten any respect and coverage for the last 60 years is because Jimmy Dykes will be hired to coach it in 2014?

No it's because the U OF A has done a poor job of promoting them . We have a great Gymnastics team but they get little coverage .

[Wild Bill Hog]

LOL  At least we won't have to pay to relocate him.

[Inhogswetrust]

So he can stay closer to his family in Arkansas?

For Jimmy that is a good enough reason right there.

[Nipsey Mussle]

No it's because the U OF A has done a poor job of promoting them . We have a great Gymnastics team but they get little coverage .

And you think that's because of poor promotion? People just don't care about those sports.  The interest isn't there...at all.

[Nipsey Mussle]

For Jimmy that is a good enough reason right there.

I'm beginning to suspect that you know him. Just a hunch.

[Inhogswetrust]

So we pass on a guy with a national title, some Final Fours, and a wife that still works here. We also pass on a coach that has more career wins than even Blair and he's right down the road.

Jeff failed to separate friendship from business and this is a stupid business decision.

How do you know we PASSED on Blair.

[ricepig]

Those complaining about how much this hire bothers them probably couldn't name 3 players on the team without looking it up.

I doubt they could name more than one.

[Inhogswetrust]

Do you know him by any chance?

All the way back to when he was a walk-on player for Eddie.

[ricepig]

How do you know we PASSED on Blair.

He doesn't, obviously everyone turned down Long, isn't that how he makes his hires??

[Break & Run]

Some of y'all are pathetic.  Do you not forget Blair is in-conference now?  He likely has a no-compete clause!

[Inhogswetrust]

Again, I understand your bias, but there is a very large difference in replacing a coach in a primary revenue-generating sport vs. replacing one that generates very little.

Politics and booster involvement would be the biggest differences. If Dykes can't get it done here, replacing him should go on without any drama or fuss from boosters.

Agree.

[Porked Tongue]

Sidenote:  No more threads about Dykes good/bad announcing of Hog games.

[WayneHawg]

Tophawg19 does your avitar have any eligibility left ? If so can she show up for a tryout ?

[LL COOL HOG]

C'mon guys.

Dykes and women's basketball is a perfect fit.

hehe.

[3kgthog]

When I say we passed I mean we likely didn't even contact Blair and probably shouldn't have. He's at a better program that's more committed to winning (obviously).

It should be noted I was leaning toward Foley based on his record with limited resource programs. It'll be interesting to see if a big program outside the state gives him a shot soon.

[Inhogswetrust]

I'm thinking on Jimmy's Jet (the personal version) you're more of a baggage handler.

Nope. Friend. He's never bought me anything and since I don't travel with him I don't handle baggage and wouldn't if I did. I have my own life just like anybody does. Just because he is a friend doesn't mean we talk and text or email even day. Heck I've offered to buy him a drink in the past (as a joke) and he wouldn't take it. Why you might ask? He doesn't drink.

[Porked Tongue]

His background includes playing two years at Fayetteville High School after moving here from Colorado.  His dad was a long time realtor for Lindsey & Associates then his own partnership(edited).  Yeah, that Lindsey.

He will bring some light to the sport for sure.

My curiosity now goes towards his staff and the budget.  Collen made over 500,000(corrected).  He'll need a seasoned veteran to help out and likely that needs to be female.

[Nipsey Mussle]

C'mon guys.

Dykes and women's basketball is a perfect fit.

That's good stuff..I was trying to figure out how to word my joke on it but couldn't lol

[Inhogswetrust]

Sidenote:  No more threads about Dykes good/bad announcing of Hog games.

Now we can look forward to the good coaching/bad coaching threads............................

[Inhogswetrust]

He doesn't, obviously everyone turned down Long, isn't that how he makes his hires??

So we still have a shot at Gruden then!

[ricepig]

His background includes playing two years at Fayetteville High School after moving here from Colorado.  His dad was a long time realtor for Lindsey & Associates.  Yeah, that Lindsey.

He will bring some light to the sport for sure.

My curiosity now goes towards his staff and the budget.  Collen made over 300,000.  He'll need a seasoned veteran to help out and likely that needs to be female.

Collen's salary was listed as $507,405  in today's ADG list of state salaries.

[ricepig]

So we still have a shot at Gruden then!

Nope, wrong color tie on, sorry.

[Nipsey Mussle]

Nope. Friend. He's never bought me anything and since I don't travel with him I don't handle baggage and wouldn't if I did. I have my own life just alike anybody does. Heck I've offered to buy him a drink in the past (as a joke) and he wouldn't take it. Why you might ask? He doesn't drink.

Jimmy's Jet is a thing he used to do when looking at the ncaa tourney field.

I don't believe you know him very well. I wouldn't be impressed if you did, but you're sounding more like a groupie than close friend.

[Nipsey Mussle]

So does anyone have a guess on Jimmy's salary?

[Inhogswetrust]

His background includes playing two years at Fayetteville High School after moving here from Colorado.  His dad was a long time realtor for Lindsey & Associates.  Yeah, that Lindsey.

He will bring some light to the sport for sure.

My curiosity now goes towards his staff and the budget.  Collen made over 300,000.  He'll need a seasoned veteran to help out and likely that needs to be female.

His Dad was a partner in his own Real Estate firm.

[Inhogswetrust]

Nope, wrong color tie on, sorry.

Dang! I was looking forward to him coaching our Hockey team!

[Porked Tongue]

His Dad was a partner in his own Real Estate firm.

Afterwards.  That's correct.  Dykes, Basset & Mix.  I should have followed through on that.

[Inhogswetrust]

Jimmy's Jet is a thing he used to do when looking at the ncaa tourney field.

I don't believe you know him very well. I wouldn't be impressed if you did, but you're sounding more like a groupie than close friend.

Jimmy doesn't do groupies. Am I his closest friend then no. Am I a friend yes.

[hogman99]

Guys, you complain that the Razorbacks don't get enough respect in the media, then they bring on someone with NATIONAL recognition and respect, and now you're complaining about that?

Seriously? You can't have it both ways.

This is a HUGE hire. His name, alone, gets the Razorback program into recruits minds across the nation.

Agree and he has a very good mind for basketball and understands fundementals which is huge in women's basketball.

[Nipsey Mussle]

Jimmy doesn't do groupies. Am I his closest friend then no. Am I a friend yes.

Break the restraining order and ask him about his salary!

[Inhogswetrust]

Afterwards.  That's correct.  Dykes, Basset & Mix.  I should have followed through on that.

No problem. You are correct that did come later. Perhaps I should have said so instead.

[Porked Tongue]

Collen's salary was listed as $507,405  in today's ADG list of state salaries.

Corrected that typo.  Thanks.

[Inhogswetrust]

Break the restraining order and ask him about his salary!

None of my damn business. BUT IF I did ask him (which I never would do) then it wouldn't matter because he would have taken the job for less than a lot of people because of his love for the Hogs. Heck I didn't even know exactly how much my Dad and Mom made when I was growing up. I don't even know the exact amount my wife makes only roughly how much and I've never asked her. I do know it is more than I do only because she's told me when she got a new job a few years ago. How much she makes now after a few raises I don't know and didn't ask. Come to think of it I don't know any friends or family members salary and think it is wrong to ask such a question.

[ricepig]

Break the restraining order and ask him about his salary!

It will be FOI'd and out before you say [CENSORED] in Orange britches.

[Wild Bill Hog]

Now we can look forward to the good coaching/bad coaching threads............................

Not in Jump Ball I'm guessing.

[Porked Tongue]

No problem. You are correct that did come later. Perhaps I should have said so instead.

We got it right now.

[Nipsey Mussle]

It will be FOI'd and out before you say [CENSORED] in Orange britches.

Lol perfect reference for this thread.

[MojoHog]

How come all the people that study and know WBB is saying this is a good hire but half of hogville thinks it is a horrible one...

I'll be the first to say I don't pay attention to WBB but I like the hire. Why? Because all the REAL experts like the hire!! Jeff Long could hire the best WBB coach ever and people on here would say that it was a dumb hire. Welcome to Hogville I guess.

[Wild Bill Hog]

How come all the people that study and know WBB is saying this is a good hire but half of hogville thinks it is a horrible one...

I'll be the first to say I don't pay attention to WBB but I like the hire. Why? Because all the REAL experts like the hire!! Jeff Long could hire the best WBB coach ever and people on here would say that it was a dumb hire. Welcome to Hogville I guess.

Which people know and study WBB?  Feel free to list them.