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SoonerDan74012
4/1/2011, 01:03 PM
Lon Kruger to be named next head coach.
zeptrey
4/1/2011, 01:07 PM
Good hire unless this is some retarded April Fools joke.
stoops the eternal pimp
4/1/2011, 01:08 PM
If it was an AF joke, I could have thought of a better name
Sooner in Tampa
4/1/2011, 01:10 PM
Linkage (http://newsok.com/sources-ou-expected-to-name-lon-kruger-mens-basketball-coach/article/3554487?custom_click=lead_story_title)
soonervegas
4/1/2011, 01:11 PM
Do I think he can get this program back on solid footing? Yes.
Of course, I would take 4 straight years of Kelvin's 1st day exits right now.
Mad Dog Madsen
4/1/2011, 01:11 PM
WTF?!?
Tulsa World reporting it now too.
Link (http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/OU/article.aspx?subjectid=92&articleid=20110401_92_0_Nevada315776)
SoonerMom2
4/1/2011, 01:17 PM
So much for taking his name out of the running. On KREF they said we will probably hear the name from the school where the new coach is leaving first. What are they saying in Vegas?
The Maestro
4/1/2011, 01:19 PM
And I have his top assistant already pegged!
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/blog/the_dagger/post/Ex-Duke-star-Christian-Laettner-is-searching-for?urn=ncaab-wp1640
The Maestro
4/1/2011, 01:19 PM
Now, if Terry Evans ever wants to be the coach at OU he should call Kruger and ask for a job as an assistant.
SoonerMom2
4/1/2011, 01:20 PM
Anyone here work at the OU airport that could confirm a party including David Boren and Joe C. have left Max W?
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 01:21 PM
Kruger coached Texas-Pan Am from 1982-86 and went 52-59; Kansas State from 1986-90 and went 81-46, including a trip to the 1988 NCAA (http://newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=National+Collegiate+Athletic+Association&CATEGORY=ORGANIZATION) regional final; Florida from 1990-96 and went 104-80, including a trip to the 1994 Final Four; Illinois from 1996-00 and went 81-48; the NBA Hawks from 2000-02 and went 69-122; and now UNLV since 2004, going 161-71.
Read more: http://newsok.com/sources-oklahoma-expected-to-name-lon-kruger-mens-basketball-coach/article/3554487#ixzz1IIiUxkYu
Mad Dog Madsen
4/1/2011, 01:21 PM
And I have his top assistant already pegged!
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/blog/the_dagger/post/Ex-Duke-star-Christian-Laettner-is-searching-for?urn=ncaab-wp1640
I don't know about that... The last guy that played at Duke that came here to coach didn't do very good. :rolleyes: :P
SoonerMom2
4/1/2011, 01:22 PM
Now, if Terry Evans ever wants to be the coach at OU he should call Kruger and ask for a job as an assistant.
Yesterday one of the pundits on the radio put forth the theory that Terry Evans was interviewed to be the main 'assistant coach' for the new coach. Only posting it for what its worth which is probably nothing.
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 01:23 PM
Now, if Terry Evans ever wants to be the coach at OU he should call Kruger and ask for a job as an assistant.
That would be a very smart move on Evans part.
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 01:23 PM
Yesterday one of the pundits on the radio put forth the theory that Terry Evans was interviewed to be the main 'assistant coach' for the new coach. Only posting it for what its worth which is probably nothing.
You listen to too much radio. :P
stoops the eternal pimp
4/1/2011, 01:29 PM
good hire..he'll coach a few years and hand the reigns off to someone else
Quik Sand
4/1/2011, 01:34 PM
Not going to be a hire that excites the fanbase as a whole, but a solid one. I see this as a solid hire to right the ship and when he moves on the program will be much more attractive than it is currently.
nativesooner
4/1/2011, 01:36 PM
Maybe Evans will come and get the "head coach in waiting" tag. :D
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 01:39 PM
GaryParrishCBS Gary Parrish
by CBSSports
Just talked to Lon Kruger. He had not heard about the report that he's gonna be the next OU coach. Declined comment on story.
23 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply
David...get ahold of your source and let us know!!!!
SoonerMom2
4/1/2011, 01:39 PM
You listen to too much radio. :P
I have KREF on here at the house while I am working -- work out of my home -- run a political blog(s) along with working for campaigns with a good friend out of Florida. We won all our races this time compared to 2008 which was BAD! It was on the other radio sports channel which I do not listen to but have a son and friends that do who let me know what was being said.
Working out of my home gives me a chance to check in here during the day to find out the latest! Recently I have been doing that a lot! :)
His UNLV contract I think goes through 2012.
According to this, (http://www.lvrj.com/sports/7934472.html) we could probably be paying about what we were paying Capel to draw him here, about $1.5, which would be a pay bump over the $1 mil (ish) he makes annually.
But you know what else he'll get? $316,755 to recruit, reportedly allegedly, etc. etc. :D
Yes, we had the fifth-highest recruiting budget in the nation, according to this. (http://www.cardchronicle.com/2011/3/25/2072515/louisville-recruiting-budget-ranks-among-top-10-nationally-1-in-big) Capel must have dialed a lot of wrong numbers or boarded the wrong planes or something :confused:
SoonerMom2
4/1/2011, 01:41 PM
I emailed the reporter that wrote the article for Las Vegas Sun saying Kruger was not interested giving him the link to the reports from here and asking what he heard.
Anyone know anybody that works for Max Westheimer that would have seen the entourage take off?
Vegas Sooner
4/1/2011, 01:43 PM
He has done great a job out here. He can rebuild, and that is what OUr program needs!
EVERYONE NEEDS TO START GOING TO THE GAMES!!
sooner518
4/1/2011, 01:43 PM
didnt someone post the Westheimer airport FAA departure page a couple days ago? I think it was in the Pastner thread....
Boomer.....
4/1/2011, 01:54 PM
I heard he would not accept the job. But then again most of this coaching talk is B.S.
Boomer.....
4/1/2011, 01:54 PM
If we could get him, I think it would be our best option.
With Terry Evans a close second. :D
stoops the eternal pimp
4/1/2011, 01:54 PM
didnt someone post the Westheimer airport FAA departure page a couple days ago? I think it was in the Pastner thread....
only flight i see is to florida
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 01:55 PM
Well, CBS is saying that they contacted him already and that he knows znothing!
ouduckhunter
4/1/2011, 01:58 PM
Well, CBS is saying that they contacted him already and that he knows znothing!
Maybe somebody dialed a wrong number! ;)
sooner518
4/1/2011, 02:00 PM
they asked him "do you know anything about a story saying youre going to Oklahoma?". he said "I hadnt heard anything" then declined to comment when questioned further..... not exactly a denial
nativesooner
4/1/2011, 02:00 PM
Just like Mike Stoops knew nothing about Arizona when Al broke it on WWLS. Who knows for sure though... HIRE SOMEONE ALREADY JOE!!
sooner518
4/1/2011, 02:00 PM
only flight i see is to florida
zOmFgZzZ!! Billy Donovan to OU!!!!!
stoopified
4/1/2011, 02:01 PM
Well, CBS is saying that they contacted him already and that he knows znothing!What Kruger said was I DON"T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THOSE REPORTS,that is a far cry from a denial.He supposedly has a meeting with Boren after which the announcement will be made.
Quik Sand
4/1/2011, 02:01 PM
zOmFgZzZ!! Billy Donovan to OU!!!!!LOL
Well, CBS is saying that they contacted him already and that he knows znothing!
The good thing about twitter text and e-mail is it's easier to maintain your poker face than over the phone or in person.
:mad: Lon, are you going to be accepting a big pay raise to leave UNLV for OU?
:cool: Why no, of course not. I love high cost of living, constantly telling my players to not giving into Vegas temptations and being in a mid-major conference that gets less at-large tourney bids than the big boy conferences.
nativesooner
4/1/2011, 02:05 PM
zOmFgZzZ!! Billy Donovan to OU!!!!!
No way! Lebronbron to OU!!! :D
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_jHd1N4exF40/TDriclBQM6I/AAAAAAAAANU/06Zj1rxB7iI/s400/lebron+james+Miami+Heat+jersey.png
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 02:07 PM
What Kruger said was I DON"T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THOSE REPORTS,that is a far cry from a denial.He supposedly has a meeting with Boren after which the announcement will be made.
Where in the **** did I say he denied it?
I am saying the same damn thing you are!
stoops the eternal pimp
4/1/2011, 02:09 PM
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OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 02:12 PM
Sherri Coale recruiting trip?
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 02:13 PM
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C&CDean
4/1/2011, 02:16 PM
Florida.
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 02:19 PM
gotcha...thanks.
Bourbon St Sooner
4/1/2011, 02:19 PM
Oh good. A K-State retread who changes schools more than he changes socks. What's Dean's phrase? Meh.
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 02:20 PM
Oh good. A K-State retread who changes schools more than he changes socks. What's Dean's phrase? Meh.
He will be a good hire to get us back on track.
1 final four
1 elite 8
and 13 tourneys in his career.
stoops the eternal pimp
4/1/2011, 02:27 PM
NORMAN – Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione says there is no deal currently with UNLV coach Lon Kruger to become the next head man at OU.
"No idea what anyone is saying about anyone," Castiglione responded in a text message to the Tulsa World this afternoon. "We have a shot at (Kruger), but it is far from done."
Barring a late snag in the process, however, Kruger is expected to become Sooners coach, a source has confirmed to the World.
Kruger is in Houston for this weekend's Final Four/college basketball coaches convention activities. OU athletic director Joe Castiglione is expected to arrive today, where presumably he would finalize a deal.
Kruger is known to have been in the mix at different times during Castiglione's nearly three-week search. A source with knowledge of the search told the World earlier this week that Kruger had dropped out of contention, while the Las Vegas Sun reported Kruger had turned down an interview request.
Just this morning, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported Kruger "turned down an opportunity to move beyond informal discussions" with OU before leaving for Houston.
Castiglione, however, kept his pursuit as dalliances with other targets ended with those coaches staying with their current programs.
The Sun reports it took a third offer for Kruger to swing OU's way.
The 58-year-old Kruger just completed his seventh season at UNLV, where he coached the Rebels into their fourth NCAA Tournament over the past five years. UNLV finished
24-9 after a first-round loss to Illinois in Tulsa.
Kruger's college career also includes stops at Texas-Pan American (1982-86), alma mater Kansas State (86-90), Florida (90-96) and Illinois (96-00). From Illinois, Kruger moved on to the NBA from 2000-03. He was a Knicks assistant in 03-04, before returning to the college game in Las Vegas.
Kruger went 161-71 at UNLV to make him 479-304 over 25 seasons as a college coach. He underwent open-heart sextuple bypass surgery in August of 07, but was back on the Rebels sideline for the 07-08 season.
A native of Silver Lake, Kan., Kruger led Kansas State to back-to-back Big 8 Conference championships in 1972-73. He was an Academic All-American, and he remains the Wildcats' 14th all-time leading scorer with 1,063 points.
By 1978, he was back in Manhattan as an assistant under Jack Hartman. He remained on staff until taking his first head coaching job at Pan American.
The Sooners have been without a coach since Castiglione fired Jeff Capel on March 14.
Read more from this Tulsa World article at http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/OU/article.aspx?subjectid=92&articleid=20110401_92_0_Nevada315776.
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 02:29 PM
****ing media!
Crimsontothecore
4/1/2011, 02:31 PM
I'm not believing anything until I get it from a reliable source who knows what's going on behind closed doors....like 87sooner;)
sooner518
4/1/2011, 02:42 PM
Vegas paper reporting its a done deal:
http://www.lvrj.com/sports/lon-gone-kruger-accepts-oklahoma-offer-119076989.html
oumartin
4/1/2011, 02:43 PM
2.2 million per is being reported. Hard to think brad stevens wouldnt jump all over that
oumartin
4/1/2011, 02:54 PM
Kruger coached Texas-Pan Am from 1982-86 and went 52-59; Kansas State from 1986-90 and went 81-46, including a trip to the 1988 NCAA (http://newsok.com/keysearch/?er=1&CANONICAL=National+Collegiate+Athletic+Association&CATEGORY=ORGANIZATION) regional final; Florida from 1990-96 and went 104-80, including a trip to the 1994 Final Four; Illinois from 1996-00 and went 81-48; the NBA Hawks from 2000-02 and went 69-122; and now UNLV since 2004, going 161-71.
Read more: http://newsok.com/sources-oklahoma-expected-to-name-lon-kruger-mens-basketball-coach/article/3554487#ixzz1IIiUxkYu
I'd let laettner sit on the bench just to see his wife come to games.
EatLeadCommie
4/1/2011, 02:57 PM
Hmmm. Solid hire, but underwhelming since Kruger will be retiring in a few years. I guess Joe C. wanted to go with a known commodity.
2.2 million per is being reported. Hard to think brad stevens wouldnt jump all over that
http://www.writers-network.com/avatars/screamer.jpg
please tell me there's no buyout. please tell me there's no buyout. please tell me there's no buyout.
The Profit
4/1/2011, 03:17 PM
Horrible hire...
Boomer.....
4/1/2011, 03:20 PM
That is a lot of bread.
OutlandTrophy
4/1/2011, 03:22 PM
http://flightaware.com/live/airport/KOUN
Bourbon St Sooner
4/1/2011, 03:31 PM
I guess that's the state of our program today. We have to pay out big bucks to get a mediocre coach.
kelloggOUballa
4/1/2011, 03:34 PM
It's basically like we're back to having a Kelvin-caliber coach. Which I like.
Soonerjeepman
4/1/2011, 03:36 PM
Yesterday one of the pundits on the radio put forth the theory that Terry Evans was interviewed to be the main 'assistant coach' for the new coach. Only posting it for what its worth which is probably nothing.
WTH?...your kidding right? this is NOT the Dallas Cowboys, where JJ picks all the individual coaches....
I'd think the NEW HC would have something to say about who will be his assistants...
BUT I do like TE being an assistant...he knows the area, recruited tx...Kruger would be smart to bring him on board...
oh..not big on LK being the HC..just my take...
Right now I am picturing the thread titles and complaints years from now when we only win 30 games per season instead of 35.
Can Kruger.
Lon the Con
Fire Ron Krueger
;)
Vegas Sooner
4/1/2011, 03:44 PM
We won big 12 Tourneys and went to a Final Four while I attended.
It is very disappointing to see what happened. We have promise now.
AlboSooner
4/1/2011, 03:44 PM
I like this hire. Kudos to Joe C
Vegas Sooner
4/1/2011, 03:45 PM
Right now I am picturing the thread titles and complaints years from now when we only win 30 games per season instead of 35.
Can Kruger.
Lon the Con
Fire Ron Krueger
;)
April Fools? You want junk at your alma? If you went there..?
Soonerjeepman
4/1/2011, 03:48 PM
C'mon Badger...Capel had 1 yr at 30 wins (and that was due to having the best player in the country and a very good support around him - which HE made look great sometimes.)...it's more the DIRECTION the program was going...
I know that sounds 2-faced...players win, coaches lose...well..coaches RECRUIT...that was the issue...imho.
I'm sure you were being sarcastic...but some really believe that..
there were rumblings up in KC about Self...kind of like Bob and the BCS games...but I wouldn't trade Stoops for anyone..and if I were KU I wouldn't trade Self.
I'm poking fun at this board, not my alma mater (yes, OU issued me a paper saying that I can claim a degree from them or something) or any previous or future coach. We start fire threads for everyone, sans Stoops and Sherri. They seem to be free of the firin' threads.
It's all in fun, April Fools day or not. I always giggled at the FIRE CALVIN SIMPSON and CHUCK CHUCK (third and long), FIRE VULNERABLES et al.
Oh and Tulsa's Channel 8 says Kruger just told their affiliate out in Vegas that he's staying.
Linky (http://www.ktul.com/Global/story.asp?S=14367618)
Soonerjeepman
4/1/2011, 03:56 PM
well, I'll admit, I'm not overly excited about this hire (corrected by oumartin!)...(tryin to keep my BP in check!).we'll see how he does.
I do think he'll garnish a certain amount of respect by who he is and his age/experience. heck he changed unlv's perception!
Vegas Sooner
4/1/2011, 04:03 PM
Stoked!
Quik Sand
4/1/2011, 04:08 PM
Oh and Tulsa's Channel 8 says Kruger just told their affiliate out in Vegas that he's staying.
Linky (http://www.ktul.com/Global/story.asp?S=14367618)fhSiRKiHnQk
AlboSooner
4/1/2011, 04:11 PM
Oh and Tulsa's Channel 8 says Kruger just told their affiliate out in Vegas that he's staying.
Linky (http://www.ktul.com/Global/story.asp?S=14367618)
sigh....
He appears to like his college football, even UNLV football:
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Partial Qualifier
4/1/2011, 04:27 PM
Hmm, interesting.
Big picture: my fear is that no matter WHO the coach is, there just isn't enough bball fans in central OK to pack Thunder games -and- OU mens games. I'm afraid the lack of fan support has as much to do with the Thunder as it did the crappy product on the floor this year.
Boomer.....
4/1/2011, 04:34 PM
We have lacked fan support way before the Thunder came here.
LOL so many effing rumors and he said/she said.
Screw this.
LiveLaughLove
4/1/2011, 04:50 PM
I'm very happy IF it really ends up being him. After the Stephenson fiasco, I'm going to wait until he is here coaching to be totally happy.
While we're all waiting, some music:
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If you're wondering wtf, read more here. (http://www.tulsaworld.com/sportsextra/OU/article.aspx?subjectid=92&articleid=20110401_92_B5_CUTLIN997779)
oumartin
4/1/2011, 04:54 PM
well, I'll admit, I'm not overly excited about this higher...(tryin to keep my BP in check!).we'll see how he does.
I do think he'll garnish a certain amount of respect by who he is and his age/experience. heck he changed unlv's perception!
I'm a talking monkey and I can spell HIRE!
Collier11
4/1/2011, 04:56 PM
He is meeting with Joe C and Boren right now, no final decision has come down
oumartin
4/1/2011, 04:57 PM
I've been texting Joe C. all day and he hasn't gotten back with me.
I'm a talking monkey and I can spell HIRE!
Ever watch Talespin when you were younger? Higher for Higher :D
oumartin
4/1/2011, 05:02 PM
Ever watch Talespin when you were younger? Higher for Higher :D
No but I watched Heart to Heart
Quik Sand
4/1/2011, 05:02 PM
ESPN's Andy Katz now reporting they are close to a deal.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6281370
StoopTroup
4/1/2011, 05:14 PM
Wiki has it as a done deal...lol
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lon_Kruger
StoopTroup
4/1/2011, 05:16 PM
An hour ago....lol
http://m.ktul.com/default.aspx?pid=2705&wnfeedurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ktul.com%2fGlobal%2fsto ry.asp%3fS%3d14367618%26clienttype%3drssstory
StoopTroup
4/1/2011, 05:16 PM
I bet David is giving him a back massage.
ouduckhunter
4/1/2011, 05:17 PM
Wiki has it as a done deal...lol
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lon_Kruger
Trust the Wiki!
StoopTroup
4/1/2011, 05:18 PM
I feel like we are gonna have a new b-ball Coach by summer at the very least.
Sabanball
4/1/2011, 05:29 PM
WJOX here in Bham is now reporting this too. Looks like negotiations are still ongoing, for $3mil/yr I am sure you guys will get him.
He'd be a solid hire, IMO. He had some good teams in the late 80s and an elite 8 appearance. Don't forget he also took Florida to the final four back in 1994.
usaosooner
4/1/2011, 05:31 PM
absolutely fantastic hire given the circumstances
http://www.coachkruger.com/Timeline/Default.aspx
I approve greatly
Soonerjeepman
4/1/2011, 05:34 PM
I'm a talking monkey and I can spell HIRE!
thnaks four the hellp ....Im juust a idiat....
ps...corrected for ya...
NewsOK changed their headline: "Lon Kruger accepts offer to become Oklahoma basketball coach"
Link (http://newsok.com/lon-kruger-accepts-offer-to-become-oklahoma-basketball-coach/article/3554487?custom_click=lead_story_title)
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 05:42 PM
So they changed the title, but not the story.
hmmmm....
Partial Qualifier
4/1/2011, 05:42 PM
Confirmed by some local news media
dean the stream and tramel independently confirmed
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 05:48 PM
nm
(http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6281370)
oumartin
4/1/2011, 06:01 PM
I think it's a better hire than Buzz. Still think that money woulda got us Stevens
I think the Regents are gonna get together for an impromptu "vote for what Boren wants" meeting... which is basically like all of their other meetings :D
LiveLaughLove
4/1/2011, 06:05 PM
I think it's a better hire than Buzz.
Agree
Still think that money woulda got us Stevens
Disagree, but we'll never know.
Jason Alexander
4/1/2011, 06:10 PM
Now I feel it's ok to get season tickets.
87sooner
4/1/2011, 06:18 PM
i would rather we got buzz....but kruger is a good second choice.
the folks fretting about no one being interested in the job can now relax.
this is a HUGE upgrade over the previous regime...as i predicted;)
should also put to rest the question if capel should have gotten another year.
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 06:24 PM
i would rather we got buzz....but kruger is a good second choice.
the folks fretting about no one being interested in the job can now relax.
this is a HUGE upgrade over the previous regime...as i predicted;)
should also put to rest the question if capel should have gotten another year.
By your philosophy I could have been hired and been an upgrade. :rolleyes:
But I agree, it would be a dang good hire and exactly what we need....
Scott D
4/1/2011, 06:28 PM
Wonderful...unibrow jokes and long term probation in the near future..hooray :rolleyes:
Quik Sand
4/1/2011, 06:30 PM
Bobby....Bobby.........(beer splits open)
zandozan
4/1/2011, 06:34 PM
Now, it seems to me that if you all wouldn't mind paying me two million to take you to the fancy dance, then why not three? After all, folks gotta eat out in the 'Verse. We shiny?
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_pV3_R4ug6I0/TUrQzwgMn2I/AAAAAAAASJ0/6njqQchSbok/s200/Firefly01_Mal.JPG
I like that he seems to like football. Should provide some cool tie-ins with football season. I'm sure Stoops' family will show up to support him and his team at games as well (and Sherri too)
oumartin
4/1/2011, 06:43 PM
i would rather we got buzz....but kruger is a good second choice.
the folks fretting about no one being interested in the job can now relax.
this is a HUGE upgrade over the previous regime...as i predicted;)
should also put to rest the question if capel should have gotten another year.
I dont' think there was much interest but money talks.
for 3 million I'd coach Lebron.
Collier11
4/1/2011, 07:18 PM
If we cant get Brad Stevens, this is a pretty good choice. Better than Buzz or Weber IMO
87sooner
4/1/2011, 07:19 PM
I dont' think there was much interest but money talks.
for 3 million I'd coach Lebron.
i think there was enuf interest...
but boren's criteria disqualified all but a very few.
cherokeebrewer
4/1/2011, 07:29 PM
boren's criteria disqualified all but a very few.
I like David Boren's criteria. Integrity is not a character flaw...
picasso
4/1/2011, 07:59 PM
Good solid hire. We need an actual basketball coach.
picasso
4/1/2011, 08:08 PM
I guess that's the state of our program today. We have to pay out big bucks to get a proven coach otherwise we'd be ****ed.
fixed.
Does UNLV have any commitments that might come with him? Because, we need all the help we can get.
Collier11
4/1/2011, 08:35 PM
There are a few they were talking about on the SA that he might try to bring with him, someone named Jaric?
oumartin
4/1/2011, 08:47 PM
Like the number three recruit in the country and talk of them probably gonna try to sway the one kid that committed to Stillwater community cow college
Collier11
4/1/2011, 08:58 PM
make it happy LON
I'm optimistic...NIT next year optimistic. Tourney in two.
What kind of style does he run?
Collier11
4/1/2011, 09:43 PM
Not fast paced, not Kelvin ball...teams score in the 70s, play hard, play the right way
Sweet. Does he recruit kids who can shoot? Cause I miss that. ;)
oumartin
4/1/2011, 09:52 PM
Sweet. Does he recruit kids who can shoot? Cause I miss that. ;)
zarak peters doesn't approve of this post.
OULenexaman
4/1/2011, 10:11 PM
so is it true? Mizzery just wants to know so they can try and find someone.
Not fast paced, not Kelvin ball...teams score in the 70s, play hard, play the right way
So he doesn't run a definite system. Awesome. Won't be long before the haters come out.
I freaking love this hire btw. Gets me excited about Sooner Bball again, and it doesn't start for another 7 months.
Reading UNLVs articles and comments section they call them the "Walking" Rebs. Greeeat.
To be fair though, it seems alot of them were not happy to see him go. They said he was a solid x's and o's coach, just that the offense was anemic at times.
I just hope he can recruit.
They said he was a solid x's and o's coach, just that the offense was anemic at times.
Where have I heard this before?
Collier11
4/1/2011, 10:46 PM
Reading UNLVs articles and comments section they call them the "Walking" Rebs. Greeeat.
To be fair though, it seems alot of them were not happy to see him go. They said he was a solid x's and o's coach, just that the offense was anemic at times.
I just hope he can recruit.
They averaged 72ppg as a team, only scored less than 60 once, and scored 80 or 90 nine times
OU_Sooners75
4/1/2011, 10:46 PM
Reading UNLVs articles and comments section they call them the "Walking" Rebs. Greeeat.
To be fair though, it seems alot of them were not happy to see him go. They said he was a solid x's and o's coach, just that the offense was anemic at times.
I just hope he can recruit.
His offense a 4 guard set. They have between 75-85 points.
His recruiting...well he just got UNLV the #16 recruiting class (from what I hear)in the nation. Hope some of them come with him.
Collier11
4/1/2011, 10:54 PM
Interesting, Evans told Kruger to take the job and hire him...I like Evans class and passion for the job, the guy just wants to be at OU it seems
http://newsok.com/central-oklahoma-coach-terry-evans-weighing-offer-to-coach-at-lamar/article/3554676?custom_click=headlines_widget
Quik Sand
4/1/2011, 10:57 PM
Thats awesome...hope Evans comes aboard
Rock Hard Corn Frog
4/1/2011, 11:00 PM
Kruger has proven he can win and I've never heard of his teams having any problems with the NCAA. It might not be Tom Izzo or Brad Stephens but he is at worst a solid hire and could be a very good one. I sure prefer Kruger to rolling the dice on Shaka or Terry Evans.
Just get us in the tourney baby and compete for Big 12 titles and I'll be happy.
StoopTroup
4/1/2011, 11:29 PM
I want to see more skin on the cheerleaders....
I want to see more skin on the cheerleaders....
We're bringing him in for his marketing skills too. Seriously. He took an active interest in that with UNLV and they had very good attendance. He should definitely look into this cheerleading idea...just maybe not with that one cheerleader that everyone likes to post a picture of...:O
Collier11
4/2/2011, 12:25 AM
Quotes from Joe C. and Coach
http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/040211aaa.html
Collier11
4/2/2011, 12:26 AM
I really liked the following tidbits from Coach
"No matter where you look on this campus, you see talented people. It's the kind of environment that breeds success. I look forward to being part of it and to embracing the former players and coaches. We will be very aggressive in reaching out to them."
Collier11
4/2/2011, 12:29 AM
and this
Kruger just completed his seventh season at UNLV where he compiled a record of 161-71. He took the Runnin' Rebels to the NCAA Tournament in four of the last five seasons after the program appeared in only two of the previous 15 tournaments, and also achieved UNLV's first national ranking since 1992-93. Over the past five seasons, Kruger's teams have posted a .743 winning percentage (127-44) and have averaged 25.4 wins. His 2006-07 squad won 30 games and advanced to the Sweet 16.
Boomer.....
4/2/2011, 08:17 AM
Awesome hire! Now let's get some talent in here.
Soonerjeepman
4/2/2011, 08:54 AM
the more I read about his past the more I like his hire...seems he's done a good job of rebuilding programs that were down.
Looking forward to basketball...course tons of ksu friends aren't so happy...LOL...
Eielson
4/2/2011, 09:16 AM
"You're not going to face any better man-to-man defense than Las Vegas" - Rick Pitino
Eielson
4/2/2011, 09:18 AM
the more I read about his past the more I like his hire...seems he's done a good job of rebuilding programs that were down.
Looking forward to basketball...course tons of ksu friends aren't so happy...LOL...
Yup. I expect that he'll restore us back to respectability, keep us out of trouble, and then set things up for the next coach in 5 or so years.
Eielson
4/2/2011, 09:21 AM
His recruiting...well he just got UNLV the #16 recruiting class (from what I hear)in the nation. Hope some of them come with him.
I just looked at UNLV's class on rivals and I don't see how it could be #16. It's about like our recruiting class. Kruger can do plenty of things well, but he isn't going to be a big-time recruiter. That's why he's stayed out of NCAA trouble...
The Maestro
4/2/2011, 09:31 AM
I think Joe C. knew Bob Stoops was his crowning achievement and wanted to hire someone who looked like Bob's older brother.
Seriously, look at the two...
I think Joe C. knew Bob Stoops was his crowning achievement and wanted to hire someone who looked like Bob's older brother.
Seriously, look at the two...
hmm...
http://www.vegasnews.com/wp-content/uploads/lvha-lon-kruger04_2009__kruger_lon-288.jpghttp://i56.tinypic.com/2gy0g49.jpg
Sorry, don't see it :(
picasso
4/2/2011, 10:26 AM
the more I read about his past the more I like his hire...seems he's done a good job of rebuilding programs that were down.
Looking forward to basketball...course tons of ksu friends aren't so happy...LOL...
He was also a two time Big 8 POY.
btw, if you haven't yet, check out ss.com. They have a nice welcome banner up for Lon right now :)
btw, if you haven't yet, check out ss.com. They have a nice welcome banner up for Lon right now :)
also, the pic ss.com had up was so amazingly wtf that i had to make it my new avatar :D
I don't mind the hire, although we paid him too much. Hopefully he returns the program where it was 10 years ago.
Collier11
4/2/2011, 11:14 AM
If he stabilizes the program, gets up back to regular tourney visits, and keeps us out of trouble, he is well worth every penny
Harry Beanbag
4/2/2011, 11:25 AM
I can't believe he's 58. I vividly remember him coaching at Kansas State. Crap, I must be getting old.
LiveLaughLove
4/2/2011, 12:52 PM
I can't believe he's 58. I vividly remember him coaching at Kansas State. Crap, I must be getting old.
Ditto.
I wanted him back 20ish years ago when we got Kelvin. Doesn't seem that long ago to me, so I know I'm getting old too.
I recall that 93-94 Final Four Florida team. That was a great game against Duke even though they lost. I remember their big center very subtely elbowing Grant Hill about ten feet through the air without the refs seeing. The timing was so perfect and the look on Hill's face was priceless. Don't know if that was coaching, but if any of that team's attitude was his, it could be very entertaining the next few years.
zandozan
4/2/2011, 04:27 PM
I think he looks like Nathan Fillion's dad.
http://www.vegasnews.com/wp-content/uploads/lvha-lon-kruger04_2009__kruger_lon-288.jpghttp://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080315224813/firefly/images/thumb/b/b8/Nathan_Fillion-100.jpg/250px-Nathan_Fillion-100.jpg
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