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I don't really know JB that well, but that sounds like a recipe for disaster. Seems to present far too many conflicts :-).

It'll be interesting to see how his staff shakes out. Some will be happy, some will be "meh", and some will hate it. Realistically, none of this is a surprise. Cronin's players were always loyal, a positive trait to have as a coach. Brannen is the polar opposite in terms of coaching...

My guy :-). That's nice. I don't have access to the algorithm you're using to indicate I've set the bar any higher for JB than it was for MC, but I'll trust your math is correct. I never downplayed Mick's success. I just don't think the sky is falling because he left. He was a good coach...

I'm sorry. You're correct. Mick did have significant success in recent Conference tournaments and that shouldn't be diminished. I was talking about the post season as it pertains to who wins the National Championship.

Please clarify “nationally relevant”. In our little bubble, yes, it’s nice to think the Bearcats are on minds of every basketball pundit. Truth is, they’re not. Spin it how you want, but the post season matters. And they have not been a serious threat for years. Even when the bracket opened...

So recruits can’t fall into your lap, but coaches can? Bohn could have hired any other number head football coaches. He chose Fickell. A great choice. Just because your not happy with the loss of Mick and hiring of Brannen doesn’t diminish the Fickell hiring. And for the record, there’s only...

Now, don’t go making sense. It doesn’t fit the narrative some people are pushing. The “we’re doomed” theme plays so nicely for those who are upset Mick was allowed to leave for a higher profile school with much more money and prestige.

All valid points. Cronin had kids who flourished under his system. But I always got the impression he didn't completely trust them until they were seniors. And even then, it depended on who you were. It's been said before, but if you're looking over your shoulder every time you make a...

I am, for one, am excited about the upcoming season. New set of eyes evaluating talent and using it differently.

For the record, I wanted him to stay. However, I don't think he's a top 25 coach. Top 40, maybe, top 50 for sure. He has felt under appreciated for a long time at Cincinnati. It was small sample size that constantly chirped about him, but he listened for it. And if your if you're listening...

Serious question. Tell me where you think Mick Cronin ranked in terms of coaches nationally? Top 5? Top 10? Top 50? Top 100? Real number, not a range.

X fan monitoring a Bearcat board. Who woulda thunk it.

If this true, I am happy with choice.

1990’s Huggins, sign me up. Current Huggins, no thank you.

I’ll bite. What does Bob Huugins bring to table, other than the fact that he coached here a long time ago? If they go this direction, I’m done as a season ticket holder.

I think Van Exel would be a horrible hire. One of my all time favorite players, but he has no college experience. Has never recruited. Sure, he has ties as a player and NBA experience, but how much does that really matter? I would much rather they reach out to an up and coming coach in...

In Penny’s mind they’ve already won the game. Confidence is nice, but hopefully he’s overreached a bit in his judgement. Homecourt is a huge advantage. I don’t think they’re disciplined enough to shut Jarron down, but we’ll see. Be nice to shut him up.

That team has ugly game written all over them. Kinda what I expected, and a nice win. Easy to get frustrated if you Cumberland, but he kept playing. Assist to Jennifer near the end of game was sweet. Waited for the defender to suck in and found the open man. A lot of players would have just...

I admittedly don't know a lot about "metrics", but if the idea is the Bearcats are dropping because they aren't beating bad/average competition by enough points, I'm not sure there's much that can be done. The typical response is "yeah there is, beat them by more". But how realistic is that...

I don't know the exact numbers, but in the last three road conference games, the Bearcats have absolutely dominated the second half. Not crazy about being down early, but clearly they know how to win.