Lee Mayberry joining the Staff

[The_Iceman]

http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2014/aug/18/mayberry-joins-ua-staff/

[Hawg Red]

Love it.

:razorback:

[Deep Shoat]

Can he recruit?

[The Hogfather]

Awesome!

[Hawg Red]

Can he recruit?

No.

[seasonhog]

http://www.wholehogsports.com/news/2014/aug/18/mayberry-joins-ua-staff/

A good move...............the point guard position is the key to winning.....when things get tough............

[Deep Shoat]

No.

Then this is good for Lee, null for Arkansas.

Unless CMA gets some recruiters, we won't get over the hump.

[Mick Hogger]

One of my favorite Hogs ever. Heard he was back to get his degree. A recruiter or not, this is nothing but positive for the Hogs.

[Hawg Red]

Then this is good for Lee, null for Arkansas.

Unless CMA gets some recruiters, we won't get over the hump.

Always good to have former players around the program and it shows recruits (hopefully pointed out by the coaches) that there will be opportunities like these available to them after their playing career is over. Shows them that there truly is a family atmosphere and they're always welcome, not just when they're playing for the university.

Also, he is an assistant, after all. And many would say the greatest PG ever to don a Razorback uniform. I think he could find a way to have a positive impact on our guards, no?

[wholehog92]

As I mentioned on the topic elsewhere, Todd Day is coaching a traditional power house in Memphis.  Mayberry will get his shot at recruiting.

[Swinesong1]

Saw this coming after Coach Richardson mentioned in an interview that Lee was coming back for a degree.  The question is as a student assistant, how much "recruiting" is he allowed to do?

[HawgnCorona]

As I mentioned on the topic elsewhere, Todd Day is coaching a traditional power house in Memphis.  Mayberry will get his shot at recruiting.

That would certainly be a plus...As always,thanks for posting it IceMan.

[mhuff]

Said some time ago.... I would have a staff member from OK. Tulsa in particular, and one from Memphis and La. or Texas. I am quite positive MA was listening to me. 

I think this is a great addition.

[mhuff]

Always good to have former players around the program and it shows recruits (hopefully pointed out by the coaches) that there will be opportunities like these available to them after their playing career is over. Shows them that there truly is a family atmosphere and they're always welcome, not just when they're playing for the university.

Also, he is an assistant, after all. And many would say the greatest PG ever to don a Razorback uniform. I think he could find a way to have a positive impact on our guards, no?

[The_Iceman]

Does Mayberry have a son or nephew the Hogs are trying to recruit? Because according to some experts on here, that is the only way a guy like him could get a GA spot on the team (see Marcus Monk).

[HawgAdvocate]

Does Mayberry have a son or nephew the Hogs are trying to recruit? Because according to some experts on here, that is the only way a guy like him could get a GA spot on the team (see Marcus Monk).

Embellish much? Or are you just looking to derail a pretty positive thread?

Glad the program could capitalize on Mayberry's return to continue his education.

[McKdaddy]

Love this news.  The Tulsa Razorback Club has tried for years to get Lee to attend one of our 3 annual events.  We know he doesn't want to speak, but would like to recognize him and his Hog career.  His wife Marla, sometimes responds to me that "I think this will be the time (she) can get him to come."  We've honored Lee via Marla (she's attended and will stand in for him) before, ha/ha.

[mhuff]

Does Mayberry have a son or nephew the Hogs are trying to recruit? Because according to some experts on here, that is the only way a guy like him could get a GA spot on the team (see Marcus Monk).

Really hope we can get the whole family tree. However, Mayberry or Day would both be great additions on their own merit. Still, if they did anything to recruit, it would be an improvement. I am disappointed that Day has not been active in sending us Memphis players.

Mayberry= humility at its finest.

[poloprince]

Then this is good for Lee, null for Arkansas.

Unless CMA gets some recruiters, we won't get over the hump.

Last I checked grad assistants didn't recruit.

[mhuff]

Last I checked grad assistants didn't recruit.

Not saying that you are not right ,but I believe I have read where some FB grad assistants were given credit for recruiting.

[ricepig]

Not saying that you are not right ,but I believe I have read where some FB grad assistants were given credit for recruiting.

They don't go off campus, but they do "communicate" with the recruits.

[HawgnCorona]

Does Mayberry have a son or nephew the Hogs are trying to recruit? Because according to some experts on here, that is the only way a guy like him could get a GA spot on the team (see Marcus Monk).

That strategy would work best for Coach Jimmy D...5 girls I think I heard Nolan say?

[The_Iceman]

Embellish much?

Not really.

Sorry Marcus isn't hired if his brother isn't who he is.

Marcus most likely wouldn't be a GA had it not been for his younger brother. That's the popular perception, and there's little evidence to say otherwise.

[The_Iceman]

Really hope we can get the whole family tree. However, Mayberry or Day would both be great additions on their own merit. Still, if they did anything to recruit, it would be an improvement. I am disappointed that Day has not been active in sending us Memphis players.

Mayberry= humility at its finest.

Mayberry will be a great addition. Glad to see him going back to school and that we are able to add him to the staff. He is more than qualified.

[Smithian]

Does Mayberry have a son or nephew the Hogs are trying to recruit? Because according to some experts on here, that is the only way a guy like him could get a GA spot on the team (see Marcus Monk).

Lee Mayberry was a four year starter for the Razorback basketball team, a first round NBA draft pick, played six years in the league, and is an NBA scout.

Marcus Monk was a good receiver for Razorback football and didn't pursue his basketball dreams until his NFL attempt fell short.

The situations aren't the same.

Be happy about adding an NBA veteran and scout to staff, don't try to compare it to another hire.

[HawgAdvocate]

Not really.

that is the only way

I see that "most likely" and "perception" aren't part of your every day vocab. Sweet derailment of your own thread though. Perhaps one day you'll put your condescension to proper use.

[The_Iceman]

Lee Mayberry was a four year starter for the Razorback basketball team, a first round NBA draft pick, played six years in the league, and is an NBA scout.

Marcus Monk was a good receiver for Razorback football and didn't pursue his basketball dreams until his NFL attempt fell short.

The situations aren't the same.

Be happy about adding an NBA veteran and scout to staff, don't try to compare it to another hire.

Oh, I am super happy about adding Mayberry, just as I was for Marcus. In both cases, you get someone who has college and professional experience playing the sport, which you don't get much in a GA. It was, and will be with Mayberry, a nice addition to the program.

I just don't get why there was such skepticism toward Marcus joining the staff, yet only praise and congratulations for Lee. There should be no negative reactions towards either. Both came back later in life to pursue a graduate education, and were given the chance to contribute to the staff in the process.

[mhuff]

Iceman only made reference to Marcus cause there was some DH who made it sound like we were doing something shady. Look there is a lot of ignorance going around....anyone can basically say anything they want. Just because one person is a miscreant does not mean all are.

I am just thankful for the report and a quality hire. Perhaps when he finishes his education he can be hired on a continuous basis. Hey, maybe we can recruit all of his daughters!!!!!!!!!!

[HawgnCorona]

Iceman only made reference to Marcus cause there was some DH who made it sound like we were doing something shady. Look there is a lot of ignorance going around....anyone can basically say anything they want. Just because one person is a miscreant does not mean all are.

I am just thankful for the report and a quality hire. Perhaps when he finishes his education he can be hired on a continuous basis. Hey, maybe we can recruit all of his daughters!!!!!!!!!!

Well its a little late on Taleya. Spent 4 yrs at Tulsa...

[porkinsons disease]

Love this move. One of my favorite Hogs ever. maybe the "name recognition" will add a boost to recruiting.

[mhuff]

Well its a little late on Taleya. Spent 4 yrs at Tulsa...

+1

You would have to burst my bubble.

[HawgnCorona]

+1

You would have to burst my bubble.

Hey, the womens team could have used here...I remembered when she signed with Tulsa wondering why Collins didnt go after her. She had come close to being drafted in the WNBA.

Not meant to bust your bubble, man. Just didn't want you thinking 5 were still available. Haha!!

So I gave you one,eh!

[tophawg19]

mayberry should be a great addition , i think our PG position should benefit from having one of the best helping out . especially in the mental game

[Rooster Hogburn]

Mayberry is a great addition to the staff. He will be a great mentor to the young fellas, and his assistance with talent evaluation and game film breakdowns will be invaluable.

Plus, as a fellow student he can show them how to get it done in the classroom.

[intelligence]

Achog legend as a GA. Very cool. Maybe he can mentor the pgs good enough to get a full time gig.

That's what's so great about the Nolan Richardson coaching tree. All his former players have stayed close and they are sort of like a big family, amd one of them could potentially be a successor to Mike. I think we are very fortunate in this aspect. His legacy to our university has continued to grow with time, and I think that as Mike forges his legacy as a head coach of the hogs another former razorback could carry the torch when he leaves or retires

[dhornjr1]

Great to see one of my all-time favorite Hogs back on the staff in some capacity.

[poloprince]

Not saying that you are not right ,but I believe I have read where some FB grad assistants were given credit for recruiting.

MA says he isn't allowed to recruit, but can take part in all other coaching duties. So there you have it. You can choose to believe it or not.  :razorback:

[HOGINTENNESSEE]

Not saying that you are not right ,but I believe I have read where some FB grad assistants were given credit for recruiting.

GA's can recruit via Phone and Twitter. However, Mayberry isn't a GA. Going for his undergrad

[TulsaJack32]

Has he actually moved his family to Fayetteville?  I know he has a pretty nice place in Tulsa and I believe 2 daughters still in school.  One is at BTW with a very solid basketball group.  Lee and his 2 oldest daughters have won state championships here.  Put a Mayberry on the court and they win state titles.   

[jesterzzn]

My favorite Razorback of all time.

[Porked Tongue]

Has he actually moved his family to Fayetteville?  I know he has a pretty nice place in Tulsa and I believe 2 daughters still in school.  One is at BTW with a very solid basketball group.  Lee and his 2 oldest daughters have won state championships here.  Put a Mayberry on the court and they win state titles.   

He has moved them to Fayetteville.  Daughter #3 is enrolled as a soph.  Daughter #4 is enrolled at Ramay Junior High and #5 is in elementary.

For those that don't know, he has five kids and they're all girls.

[Maximus Tusk]

One of my all time favorites!

[Foshodo]

Said some time ago.... I would have a staff member from OK. Tulsa in particular, and one from Memphis and La. or Texas. I am quite positive MA was listening to me. 

I think this is a great addition.

Rotneys moving back to Fayetteville to get married, right? Give him a shopping spree at the new balance store and sign him up!!!

[rusvegashog]

OMG, I just pee'd myself. I can not believe what I've just read. Been off the sight for a couple weeks and I come back to news of Jimmy Whitt and now my favorite Hog of all time is rejoining the program that he helped build. Dang right it was a good day!!! And did I read where Todd Day had taken a better gig? Last I researched the program he was at was a mediocre program at best. If this true then it appears the stars are aligning.

[waphill]

For those that don't know, he has five kids and they're all girls.

Man, he must be one tough SOB!

[Pork Twain]

I just don't get why there was such skepticism toward Marcus joining the staff, yet only praise and congratulations for Lee. There should be no negative reactions towards either. Both came back later in life to pursue a graduate education, and were given the chance to contribute to the staff in the process.

Come on man...  Lee >>>  Monk when it comes to Hog basketball.

Maybe you should stick with trolling HA