phil95 wrote:

Despite all the history & the fact that I believe myself to be reasonably sane, I am feeling a bit optimistic because:
-A $40 million upgrade is an unprecedented move by this University
-Harper declined to give JF even the most tepid vote of confidence 
-There are 2 Duquesne players on the A-10 All Freshmen team

What the hell is the matter with me? 

LOL!
If one of the top coaches listed on the other thread is at a press conference on the Bluff later this month, I might join you in la la land.
 

The decision on whether or not to make a coaching change should not, in my opinion, be based on whether any current player(s) would stay or whether any committed recruit would still enroll.  The decision should be made with a longer term view.  If the right person would be hired, the program will improve rapidly with or without any current player(s).  Having said that, I would hope that Mike and Lewis II stay if there is a change.

levon1975 wrote:

duq81 wrote:

phil95 wrote:

Despite all the history & the fact that I believe myself to be reasonably sane, I am feeling a bit optimistic because:
-A $40 million upgrade is an unprecedented move by this University
-Harper declined to give JF even the most tepid vote of confidence 
-There are 2 Duquesne players on the A-10 All Freshmen team

What the hell is the matter with me? 

LOL!
If one of the top coaches listed on the other thread is at a press conference on the Bluff later this month, I might join you in la la land.
 

You fire Ferry now and lose those two players and three signed recruits. You would be starting over again!

Ferry won't win with those players, and they'll be a threat to transfer after he's fired next year. It's more important to get a good coach in here than to keep some players. Our last 3 NBA players were Nixon, Alston, and James. They were here a combined 12 seasons. Guess how many winning seasons they saw?  TWO! Give me a good coach, he'll get the players he needs.