GoNtheDistance said:

stackhouse shouldn’t even be on the list. i’d hope the powers that be won’t make the same mistake twice by force feeding a unc alum down our throat with far superior options out there.

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gary-7 said:

D, you prolly know I'm ex-jock-level superstitious, so I'll only go so far, but those uk podcasters are FOS.

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randman1 said:

It can happen. CA can flip red. Besides people like this, a lot of Hispanics are changing how they vote and don't like the woke stuff. Nor illegal immigration and the gangs that come with that. They make up 40% of California's population, albeit don't vote at 40% of votes generally.

The GOP ought to make a real effort the next few election cycles. If you get a majority of Hispanics, which imo is entirely doable, and peel off dissatisfied liberals/dems, it can turn red and have a major impact on the rest of the nation as far as the balance of political power.

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gary-7 said:

I'm gonna use this for a general reply.

First, congrats to everyone ITT so far for a thoughtful discussion, because trust me, I was ready to put an end to these "stuff" threads after the last one.

As to the Tyson question, there are some different takes here. Now, I completely and respectfully disagree with some posters (for example, @DSouthr) as to Cade's abilities, but ultimately it is an "academic question". For those who aren't familiar with that term, an academic question is one we can't really answer because it hasn't actually happened --- and that pretty much describes Cade's season, no?. Personally, I want to see what he can do.

But with all that notwithstanding, I just want folks here to understand that this team is, in fact, progressing defensively. Now, I may not be 100% on board with Hubert's approach on that end, but the team IS objectively getting way better in executing what they are being asked to do.

The question remaining is, thus, where are we OFFENSIVELY?

As a buddy (and current coach) texted me after the Cal game, "just think if RJ was converting even his normal percentage of only the dimes Eliot is giving him --- these games wouldn't be close." And ya know what? He was right.

So, think about it --- imagine a scenario where Ian is still doing what he's doing, and RJ is back on track, with EC running the show... Yeah, just wow at the potential fire-power, and then add the other guys into the mix. I believe in RJ --- he's simply too good to remain in this shooting slump --- and if he "gets well", well, watch out...

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NathanFielder said:

I think if Jerry Stackhouse played for Washington and had the exact same basketball career and timeline that he’s had, you wouldn’t have mentioned his candidacy on this thread.

In fact, if he didn’t play for UNC and had the same career and timeline after college and he were mentioned as a candidate for UNC’s HC position… Would you criticize his candidacy? I think almost everyone would. Or they would at least be like “that’s weird. Why him?”

So while I’m sure his UNC connection isn’t the only factor, I think it’s clearly a factor and probably a significant one.

If he would he a genuine candidate without any UNC ties, it’s kind of a random candidate.

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DaveChapelle said:

No one hates Jerry. I do however hate how you have absolutely nothing at all to back up the claims you have made in this thread. You're just throwing out absolute nonsense.

For Pete's sake... "That means BI Jr is just about ready!" Ingram has one son, who isn't even 6 years old. Ingram barely even dated the mom (who has a child with another NBA player.) This is what your argument for Stackhouse has devolved into??? A child Brandon Ingram barely sees, and Stackhouse "knows people that knows people." That's why Stackhouse should be UNC's coach?

You're either high off your ass, or this whole thread was a troll job.

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KinstonNC said:

“He’ll never be UNC’s coach!”

WOW that’s such a strong statement you make for Jerry Stackhouse. It would’ve been best if you had just said it from the gettiup though. I truly don’t understand why so much hate for JS. Why people choose to equate his passion for basketball to ‘punching’ opposed to him being a professional like everyone else is beyond me.

Yes I meant BI, and so what it was 10years ago? That means BI Jr is just about ready! Stack AAU linkage is real my man…he knows people that knows people. I’ll much rather have that in my toolbox than not. Just saying!

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DaveChapelle said:

AI?

Do you mean BI? Brandon Ingram? That was 10 years ago man. He knew Ingram from Kinston. He literally coached Ingram in AAU. He was Ingram's mentor. That has nothing to do with anything recent.

So basically you have to go back 10 years ago and use a very rare situation to find any evidence that Stack's "brand resonates well with today's recruits"?

This isn't 10 years ago man. There isn't a 5 star recruit in any upcoming class that considers Stack a mentor. Recruits today never saw him play in the NBA. Recruits today never played AAU ball for him. Recruits today only know him as the coach with the losing record from Vanderbilt. And if you think our alumni have been cheap with Hubert's NIL money, they'd be in even worse with Stackhouse. He's more likely to punch a booster than beg them for money.

Every analyst I've seen thinks Stack is a better fit in the NBA than college. They were shocked he took the Vandy job. He won a damn G League championship. He'd already be a NBA head coach by now had he never taken the Vandy job. He's not a good fit as a college coach, especially in the NIL era. He'll never be UNC's coach, and I doubt he'll ever coach college again at all.

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KinstonNC said:

Please stop assuming my opinion is solely based on his affiliation with UNC! That’s not true! It’s his total resume which just happens to include great UNC accolades. Vandy was obviously not a gd fit but for some reason that seems to be everyone’s grenade when it comes to Stack. It’s all about recruiting and nobody was ever going to go play for Vanderbilt lol.

I don’t believe HD was terrible pic, however i thought it was a big mistake for him to hire only UNC alums to be on his staff. I didn’t like that at all!!

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