Mullin

[seton91]

All indications are its Mullin. St John's reached out to both Hurley's but once Danny found out they spoke with Bobby he pulled back. St John's low balled Lavin on an extension with no incentives at all in the contract. Vitamin Water wants Mullen. Of course, I could be wrong.

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[JIMSOULS]

Re: Mullen


Mullin would be a high-profile name, but what does he know about running a college basketball program? He would seem to be a bad choice. Steve Masiello is said to be interested, and would seem to be the best type of candidate they can get: an up-and-comer who, if successful, would up and leave for a better job. The job likely won't be of interest to a "proven winner" because no one cares about St. John's basketball anymore. So an up-and-comer is probably the way to go.

 

[seton91]

Re: Mullen

I don't disagree. Needs a big hitter on that bench if it's in fact him. Slice? BTW, I just posted what I heard.

 

[JIMSOULS]

Re: Mullen

Originally posted by seton91:
I don't disagree. Needs a big hitter on that bench if it's in fact him. Slice? BTW, I just posted what I heard.

I don't doubt Mullin is a leading candidate, if not the leading one. You just have to wonder how it will work out should he get the job.

 

[JIMSOULS]

Re: Mullen


Now that I think of it, the Mullin-to-St. John's rumor reminds me of the 1998-99 season when the University of Houston hired favorite son Clyde Drexler in an effort to revive its college basketball fortunes. After compiling a 19-39 record in two seasons, Drexler quit the job to "spend more time with his family."

You have to wonder if Mullin -- who has already made many millions of dollars -- would want to subject himself to the aggravation that comes with running a program. When you consider the recruiting, academics, in-game coaching, preparation, breaking down of film, dealing with alumni and the nation's most notorious sports media, and attending important school functions, among other things. In essence, it's a 24/7 job that requires a ton of energy and commitment. As coach of St. John's, Mullin would be a lightning rod for people who criticize his every move. That's something he didn't have to deal with as a player.

Granted, its worked out so far for Fred Hoiberg at Iowa State. But after five years, it appears as though he's also looking to leave the college game for a coaching job in the NBA.

This would be a major roll of the dice for St. John's, though I suppose you can say that about all coaching hires.

 

[Pirate64]

Would love Mullin at SJU. Marquee name, Hall of Famer. Good for the conference . And he'll surround himself with guys like Fred Hill .

This would also make us think harder about KW's replacement when the time comes. No more JV guys.

BTW, Chris Mullin played 20 years after me on the same grammar school team. When he saw the 8mm film of my set shot it inspired him to become the player he was.

St .Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands Brooklyn. '56

 

[seton91]

Clyde was that long ago? God, I'm getting old!

 

[SPK145]

Originally posted by seton91:

Vitamin Water wants Mullin.

I heard it the other way around: old guard wants Mullin, Vitamin Water guy wants Danny Hurley.

 

[PirateSal]

Steve you are correct, same I heard about Mullin 2 months ago that St. Johns would not renew him and wanted Mullin.

 

[SPK145]

But Vitamin Water guy usually gets his way. He's not a Carnesseca guy.
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[Piratz]

Has Mullin ever coached anything?

 

[walnuter]

Re: Mullen

Jim,
Mullins was the general manager for the Golden State Warriors. Believe me, his every move was scrutinized before they let him go.

 

[Pirata]

Originally posted by Pirate64:

Would love Mullin at SJU. Marquee name, Hall of Famer. Good for the conference . And he'll surround himself with guys like Fred Hill .

This would also make us think harder about KW's replacement when the time comes. No more JV guys.

BTW, Chris Mullin played 20 years after me on the same grammar school team. When he saw the 8mm film of my set shot it inspired him to become the player he was.

St .Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands Brooklyn. '56

I had a chance to speak with Mullin.recently. He mentioned that film, or more accurately, talked at length about it. You are understating the impact it had on his game.