How would you feel if Richardson coached ASU?

[BealeStreetHog]

Nolan is going to be a part of UofA forever like it or not!  So when he is news it would belong as a thread.

[Jack Tuff]

Nolan, He can still call the Hogs pretty good!

[TorsinAHog]

I would be happy for him to get another job. it would be interesting to watch.

[Dugann]

would lub it.  I would be excited about it.

Look I always will be #1 a Arkansas Razorback fan.  However, I do like to pull for UCA, Akansas State, ULAR, UAPB.  I do myself pull for Arkansas State more then the others Even though I go to at least one UCA game a year.  Just logistics for me or I go to ASU.

I think most Hog fans are like that.  They do not hate ASU, they wish ASU well.  If Nolan goes there, well they would not pull hog fans from the U Of A, they would just have a soild following, and same if we played them.  You are not going take hog fans but you will build up another state school IMO.

[SkunkyMunky]

More of a reason we should play ASU in Football and Basketball.

[stormurr]

bingo skunkymunky!

[nlrwildcat1]

I think it would be great for asu and nolan. We might have 2 teams to watch come tourney time in a few years if nolan gets things up and running

[Dugann]

like your thinking nlrwildcat1

[TN HOG]

IMO I think it would be awesome.  Maybe Nolan can help put ASU on the map.  The Indians were a Keith Lee & Michael Cage recruit(s) away from becoming a known team in the early 80's.  This could be similiar in a HUGE way.

Indians???

[NWAREDBUG]

I would for the first time acknowledge them as a real program if he were to coach. I would probably try to see a game or two, only because of the respect I have for Nolan .

They would win and it won't take long, Todd Day could become an asst. and help bring in good talent from Memphis.

[HOGPICKER]

I'm an ASU grad and would love to see Nolan up there.  I haven't paid much attention to their bball program since Dickie was hire, but  I can't wait to see Nolan at the JSC next year for the Alltel Classic. That's going to be a hot ticket.  The guys that give me their UALR tickets will probably want to show for that one.  BTW, the JSC is a genuinely sweet place to watch basketball.  Most of the games I've seen their sucked, but the venue is great.

[Dropkick]

Hope he gets it if he wants it. It will be a tough job for whoever takes it.

[riccoar]

Not a problem for me if he does.  I would love to see him come in and pick up the mess.  One thing for sure, he will pull some kids from Memphis.

[Uncle_dad]

Never paid attention to stAte, but with Nolan at the helm, I would casually follow them.

[Joe Davis (USS Razorback)]

It would have no impact on me whatsoever.  I am not an Indian/Wolf/Wolves fan.  Good luck to him if he lands there.

[sonnysunshine!]

Its time for him to get back in the college game, would hate for it to end like it did. Why not have two teams to root for and if Coach Shields can get it going we would have 3 teams. I see no down side at all.

[IZAHOG]

I would love to see him prowling the sidelines again.  Best thing that could happen to Ark. St. basketball !!!

[Choctaw Hog]

I wouldn't bother me one bit but I don't know why ASU would hire a 66 year old coach.  Also, the success of the Razorbacks will not depend on whether Nolan is or isn't at ASU.  He will have ZERO effect one way or the other on the Hogs.

Nolan is a very good coach but some or you act like he is a "can't miss" to turn around ASU.  Folks, we are talking about ASU as in Arkansas State, not Arizona State.  Some of you have some very short memories.  How good were Nolan's teams the first two years?  How good were some of Nolan's teams towards the end or his tenure at Arkansas?  Don't expect Nolan to work miracles at ASU.

[BealeStreetHog]

it is kind of funny Richardson replacing a Nutt!   GO ASU!   lol

[Throwback1]

He'll recruit Memphis and his competition will be a lot less...no way he doesn't at least make ASU "better".

[BealeStreetHog]

Talk about a HUGE game!   Nolans ASU team versus Razorbacks.....  Serious tv coverage! They could play in Little Rock and have huge crowds with live tvs in Jonesboro and Fayetteville.  Most watched game ever in Arkansas!

[bowlingdawg]

The Only ones I hearing speaking out against Nolan coaching at ASU is all the other coaches in the Sunbelt Conf.   I hope Nolan gets it because he doesn't deserve to go out under the terms that he did. He is a winner and always has been.

[NWAREDBUG]

Is that a Sandlizard in your avatar? Ain't no pity in lizard city!

[rzrgirl]

The only time I was ever in the ASU gym for one of their games was the year the Lady Razorbacks played ASU. However, if Nolan coaches them, I think I'll show up to a few games. 

Some of my friends that are coaches and went to ASU were talking and they do not want him to be there.  All they could talk about was his bad attitude and the things that happened.  Like Robby H said, they forget about the National Championship. 

[want2be]

Nolan will help their attendance and recruiting. I think he will take it for a 3-5 deal with a cut on attendance income plus salary.

He can find another ranch in NE Ark and proof to the public that he can still coach.

[kirk]

Hope he does well if he takes it. Heard his name mentioned w/ regard to the Missouri State job too.

[Uncle_dad]

Hope he does well if he takes it. Heard his name mentioned w/ regard to the Missouri State job too.

I would have to redevelop an affinity for MSU if that happens!  They would become my second favorite team.

[lyon98]

the man won the NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP one year and got us back to the finals the next year! Has this been done at the University in any MAJOR sport in the last 50 years?!?     

UCLA: Basketball, NCs, last 50 years, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1995, I think so.

[Throwback1]

"at the University"

[lyon98]

 

[Throwback1]

lol

[Merle Hawggard]

good for ASU but it sure makes me nervous..he can still get it done, and if you look at the rankings, teams like Butler, Gonzaga, etc, are all building good programs. The big boys get the 5 stars, then they only hang around a year or two and leave for the NBA. These smaller programs get the leftovers and they STAY, LEARN, and GET BETTER. hmmmm

[bythelake]

I would like to see Nolan and the UA come back together and let the healing begin.  It would be great to see Nolan and the 94 team at a BB game and let the fans and team enjoy our past successes.

It will probably take JFB being gone completely.  Maybe Long can put something together in the near future. 

How long will it take before we can enjoy our national championship?

[Dropkick]

I would feel like buying tickets and going to an ASU game. I live in NEA.

[deshahawg]

After having a nutt at the helm anything would be an improvement. ASU would definately get better over time.

[phoggy]

I would feel like maybe going over to watch a game or two.

[Justifiable Hogicide]

Glad he'll be suing and slandering them now instead of us.

[Wayne Watson]

Glad he'll be suing and slandering them now instead of us.

He didn't slander us.

[Throwback1]

He sued and lost.  He certainly alleged something in his lawsuit that must not have been true, since he was awarded no damages, in trial or on appeal. 

[Wayne Watson]

He sued and lost.  He certainly alleged something in his lawsuit that must not have been true, since he was awarded no damages, in trial or on appeal. 

Didn't need to.  That's why we paid him all these years.  You keep thinking that Paw Paw, keep in mind where he was raised, was not a racist.  LMAO!  And we kept a goober named Nutt all those years.  Nolan hit the nail on the head.

[Wayne Watson]

He sued and lost.  He certainly alleged something in his lawsuit that must not have been true, since he was awarded no damages, in trial or on appeal. 

And I guess you think everything in our court system is just and right.

[Throwback1]

Nobody is going to change their mind.  Just my view.

[Wayne Watson]

Nobody is going to change their mind.  Just my view.

Duly noted.  But, on what do you base your opinion?

[hillhog]

Whomever ASU wants to hire so be it, I just don't understand them being in a hurry to hire someone they can't fire.

[Throwback1]

Wayne, we've debated this in the past.  I, like you, I trust, was an adult when Nolan was hired, so I "lived" all of it.  I was a Nolan fan, but I hold certain beliefs based on my opinions and observations that you clearly do not.  I"m not saying you are full of s*** or that I am 100% right, I just don't see either of us changing our minds and not sure a repeat exercise in debate 101 will accomplish much.

[Wayne Watson]

Wayne, we've debated this in the past.  I, like you, I trust, was an adult when Nolan was hired, so I "lived" all of it.  I was a Nolan fan, but I hold certain beliefs based on my opinions and observations that you clearly do not.  I"m not saying you are full of s*** or that I am 100% right, I just don't see either of us changing our minds and not sure a repeat exercise in debate 101 will accomplish much.

LOL!  Damn good point.  We will agree to disagree.   +1


Thanks for being a fan!  WPS!

[Throwback1]

TY...and, I have buried the hatchet on the past regarding Nolan.  As I said earlier in this thread, if he and ASU can work this out, fine with me. I wish him the best...WPS!

[jfisdirtybird]

would like to see Frank go with him as mini-mee

[Fun_Hoggin]

loser coach for a loser program

[BealeStreetHog]

What do you expect from a Nutt?!?!