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ibleedmaroon413 · Sophomore Joined: 20 Feb 2012 Posts: 155

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http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/7644520/university-rhode-island-fires-coach-jim-baron
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TheTuchMan · Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:21 pm Post subject:

This was a tough call for URI, no question about it. I wonder if his son stays or transfers again now since his father was fired.

krkess · Senior Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Posts: 1314

I thought Baron was a good hire based on what he did with the Bonnies.
I wonder if Thorr is interested in Amaker (or vice versa)?
Ran into Thorr in AC, he wasn't giving up any info when I asked about Skinner and others , other than to say it was a tough decision but it was time ....

DEM · Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:32 pm Post subject:

I also thought Baron was a good hire. This past season was obviously a rough one for him, but a lot of good coaches can have a tough year. That said, I think perception (more than the quality of the coaching) is the major reason URI needed to make a change...the program really just needs a fresh start at this point.

Old Cage · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:38 am Post subject:

Danny Hurley hired:

http://www.golocalprov.com/sports/exclusive-uri-hires-hurley/
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BTHoops · Junior Joined: 10 Jan 2004 Posts: 618

Damn $735K per year for Danny Hurley.

http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/weiss/2012/03/report-rhode-island-tabs-danny-hurley-as-hoops-coach

inthescoop · Junior Joined: 25 Sep 2011 Posts: 316

Adam Zagoria says he has not been hired yet, those are all false internet rumors.

Danny Hurley would be a hell of a hire though, the A-10 would be in trouble.

Chris20 · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:27 pm Post subject:

Why? A10 has some pretty good coaches. I don't think they're shaking in their shoes over the prospect if Danny Hurley at uri.

Refuse2Lose83 · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:22 pm Post subject:

It's a great hire if it's true.
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classof60 · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:47 am Post subject:

Danny Hurley is taking over after coaching Wagner

classof60 · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:48 am Post subject:

Oops...not so much of a scoop huh?

MikeUMA · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:01 pm Post subject:

^
But where did you see that? Only that 1 outlet was saying that the other day, and Thorr was denying a decision had been made. Perhaps things solidified since then.

UMass87 · Hall of Fame Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Posts: 7335

I'm really surprised that so many people think firing Baron was a bad move. I certainly will not be satisfied if DK performs at the level that Baron has at URI.

UMass87 · Hall of Fame Joined: 02 Apr 2003 Posts: 7335

MJatUM · Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:03 pm Post subject:

FWIW, 98.5 The Sports Hub just announced a 6yr deal on their Hub Headlines..
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