The Bruce Is Loose

AUChizad · « **on:** August 24, 2014, 10:25:04 AM »

The Show Cause officially ended at midnight this morning.

Auburn fans crowded the arena to celebrate with him.

Awesome video:

Kaos · « **Reply #1 on:** August 24, 2014, 02:58:36 PM »

Quote from: AUChizad on August 24, 2014, 10:25:04 AM

The Show Cause officially ended at midnight this morning.

Auburn fans crowded the arena to celebrate with him.

Awesome video:

We may never win a game, but we've won the preseason.

WarEagleSS · « **Reply #2 on:** August 24, 2014, 06:11:44 PM »

A great man once said, "War Eagle, baby!!! WAR EAGLE!! I'm baaaaack!".

AUChizad · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2014, 02:44:10 PM »

https://auburn.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1673559

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THE WHIPAROUND: An ascension
Jay G. Tate

AUBURN | That didn't take long.

Jay G. Tate/AuburnSports.com

Bruce Pearl has worked quickly to mitigate his biggest obstacles.
First came word Friday that four-star small forward Danjel Purifoy, known on the basketball circuit as "Kevon," committed to the Tigers. On Sunday morning, four-star power forward Horace Spencer followed suit. Both are Top 100 players.

The rally continued this morning when junior college shooting guard T.J. Dunans also committed to the Tigers. Though Rivals.com hasn't yet assessed JUCO players, Dunans' height (6-foot-5), scoring ability (he averaged 22.8 points per game as a freshman) and long arms (which augment Pearl's full-court press) make him a perfect fit for Auburn's new paradigm.

This couldn't be going any better.

The credit must start with Jay Jacobs, an orthodox man who used an unorthodox approach to consider Pearl in the first place. Pearl's reputation was tarnished after some missteps at Tennessee and the show-cause penalty created an unseemly obstacle many athletic directors would have considered a deal-breaker.

Jacobs decided his dilapidated program needed something special to revive the glory of decades past. So he hired the most qualified man to engineer that revival -- warts and all.

Pearl has approached this difficult project with unusual joie de vivre. He's working orking with Under Armour rather than against it. He's embracing Auburn's football-first mentality by developing (and exhibiting) genuine interest in Gus Malzahn's program. He refuses to allow the basketball program's weak track record dictate the caliber of player that will populate this roster three months or three years from now.

He's building Auburn is his image.

It's been mesmerizing to watch.

Chuck Person's work as an NBA player and coach is yielded big dividends behind the scenes.
Still, Pearl isn't doing this alone. Inside observers marvel at Chuck Person's ability to get through to players, their families, coaches, handlers. His reputation as an NBA player and Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach has been more impactful than even the most optimistic forecast. He engenders trust so easily. He doesn't have to describe his ability to develop players because basketball people already know.

Spencer, the celebrated power forward who committed Sunday, is from Philadelphia. So is Auburn assistant coach Harris Adler, who was working at LaSalle University in Philly this time last year. That's not a coincidence.

Tony Jones, Pearl's long-time lieutenant, served as Pearl's eyes and ears when the show-cause penalty prevented Pearl from seeing and interacting with prospects. How did Auburn gain traction with Top 100 players when Pearl was barred from even scouting them on tape?

Jones had a lot to do with it.

Auburn now has a synergy that cannot be overstated. Pearl's enthusiasm breeds optimism through every corner of the program, which represents a massive change. When Pearl arrived to work Sunday morning at midnight, his entire team -- walk-ons and all -- was there to welcome him.

They didn't have to be there. They wanted to be there.

They always want to be there.

Pearl first five months on the job haven't included a single misstep. He's managed to make Auburn fans care about basketball on the eve of what could be a truly memorable season on the football field. That's not easy.

Of course, he doesn't like easy. Pearl chose to sign with Auburn knowing the task would be the biggest challenge of his career. Yet he knows deep down that building programs is what he does best, what he is meant to do.

This is what greatness looks like in its infancy.

Savor the rise.

Saniflush · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2014, 03:16:54 PM »

jmar · « **Reply #5 on:** August 26, 2014, 12:13:13 AM »

Pawl whut in tha hayul was Bill Battle uh thainkin? Dem Aubs is outta control. You a great man I hang up an lissen.

jmar · « **Reply #6 on:** September 05, 2014, 07:51:12 AM »

We currently have the highest combined recruiting (football and basketball) than other big 5 programs.

The Prowler · « **Reply #7 on:** September 05, 2014, 08:39:13 PM »

Quote from: jmar on September 05, 2014, 07:51:12 AM

We currently have the highest combined recruiting (football and basketball) than other big 5 programs.

Yup, we're the only team ranked in the Top 10 in both. War Damn Eagle.

djsimp · « **Reply #8 on:** September 05, 2014, 10:01:17 PM »

Quote from: The Prowler on September 05, 2014, 08:39:13 PM

Yup, we're the only team ranked in the Top 10 in both. War Damn Eagle.

Likely to be the only school ranked in the top 5 before this cruiten season ends.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #9 on:** September 11, 2014, 05:34:56 PM »

It'll be interesting to see what happens to some of the players being "Saban'd" to make room for Pearl's players. Took a look at the current roster and noticed several players from last year not on there, including Alex Thompson, from here in Dothan. 6'7" forward who had a scholarship with Stetson but Barbee convinced him to walk on and later gave him a scholly. There was a lot of speculation as to whether he'd be processed when Pearl came in and at one point, he was assured he was fine. Apparently, I totally missed an article on 8-29 (Dothan Eagle) where Pearl announced Thompson and Delph (a 7 footer) were taking an "Indefinite leave" from the basketball program. Thompson's father had no comment.

Not whining about Thompson and I fully acknowledge that if Pearl is going to fix this program, he's got to eventually clean house and get his players in place. Just curious to know how Pearl's process works.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #10 on:** September 11, 2014, 05:55:05 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on September 11, 2014, 05:34:56 PM

It'll be interesting to see what happens to some of the players being "Saban'd" to make room for Pearl's players. Took a look at the current roster and noticed several players from last year not on there, including Alex Thompson, from here in Dothan. 6'7" forward who had a scholarship with Stetson but Barbee convinced him to walk on and later gave him a scholly. There was a lot of speculation as to whether he'd be processed when Pearl came in and at one point, he was assured he was fine. Apparently, I totally missed an article on 8-29 (Dothan Eagle) where Pearl announced Thompson and Delph (a 7 footer) were taking an "Indefinite leave" from the basketball program. Thompson's father had no comment.

Not whining about Thompson and I fully acknowledge that if Pearl is going to fix this program, he's got to eventually clean house and get his players in place. Just curious to know how Pearl's process works.

Maybe Saban flipped them.

AUChizad · « **Reply #11 on:** September 11, 2014, 06:00:10 PM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on September 11, 2014, 05:34:56 PM

It'll be interesting to see what happens to some of the players being "Saban'd" to make room for Pearl's players. Took a look at the current roster and noticed several players from last year not on there, including Alex Thompson, from here in Dothan. 6'7" forward who had a scholarship with Stetson but Barbee convinced him to walk on and later gave him a scholly. There was a lot of speculation as to whether he'd be processed when Pearl came in and at one point, he was assured he was fine. Apparently, I totally missed an article on 8-29 (Dothan Eagle) where Pearl announced Thompson and Delph (a 7 footer) were taking an "Indefinite leave" from the basketball program. Thompson's father had no comment.

Not whining about Thompson and I fully acknowledge that if Pearl is going to fix this program, he's got to eventually clean house and get his players in place. Just curious to know how Pearl's process works.

To me, and I'm not just being a homer here - applies to anyone, you get a pass on processing the fuck out of your program in your first year. You're taking over someone else's garbage. You've got to pull the weeds.

You're still doing it in year eight of running a program? You're a shithead.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #12 on:** September 12, 2014, 08:14:19 AM »

Quote from: AUChizad on September 11, 2014, 06:00:10 PM

I'm just a homo.

And?

wesfau2 · « **Reply #13 on:** September 12, 2014, 08:24:37 AM »

Quote from: AUChizad on September 11, 2014, 06:00:10 PM

To me, and I'm not just being a homer here - applies to anyone, you get a pass on processing the fuck out of your program in your first year. You're taking over someone else's garbage. You've got to pull the weeds.

Agreed. We actually had this discussion when Chizik was hired and refused to give Clinton Durst a scholarship.

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #14 on:** September 12, 2014, 11:37:02 AM »

Like I said, I know it's got to be done and looking forward to the end product. Just wondering how that whole process works. Is it like a job? Boss wants to see you. Me? Why? I don't know, he just said to see him in his office.

You wanted to see me, Boss?

Yeeeeeaaah. It's not working out. I need you to pack your shit and leave the keys and your uniform on the desk.

But why?

Yeah well, I found someone better than you. Hey, if you need a reference.....

Godfather · « **Reply #15 on:** September 12, 2014, 11:54:54 AM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on September 12, 2014, 11:37:02 AM

Like I said, I know it's got to be done and looking forward to the end product. Just wondering how that whole process works. Is it like a job? Wife wants to see you. Me? Why? I don't know, she just said to see her in her office.

You wanted to see me, Sweetie?

Yeeeeeaaah. It's not working out. I need you to leave some money and your balls on the desk.

But why?

Yeah well, I found someone better than you. Hey, if you need a reference.....

fixt from your own memoirs

AUChizad · « **Reply #16 on:** September 12, 2014, 11:55:51 AM »

Quote from: Snaggletiger on September 12, 2014, 11:37:02 AM

Like I said, I know it's got to be done and looking forward to the end product. Just wondering how that whole process works. Is it like a job? Boss wants to see you. Me? Why? I don't know, he just said to see him in his office.

You wanted to see me, Boss?

Yeeeeeaaah. It's not working out. I need you to pack your shit and leave the keys and your uniform on the desk.

But why?

Yeah well, I found someone better than you. Hey, if you need a reference.....

I mean, this would not be out of the ordinary when your company is going in a different direction including new management from top to bottom.

I'd expect some housecleaning.

Godfather · « **Reply #17 on:** September 12, 2014, 11:58:34 AM »

Quote from: AUChizad on September 12, 2014, 11:55:51 AM

I mean, this would not be out of the ordinary when your company is going in a different direction including new management from top to bottom.

I'd expect some housecleaning.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #18 on:** September 12, 2014, 12:04:36 PM »

and more lemon pledge

Snaggletiger · « **Reply #19 on:** September 12, 2014, 12:16:05 PM »

Quote from: AUChizad on September 12, 2014, 11:55:51 AM

I mean, this would not be out of the ordinary when your company is going in a different direction including new management from top to bottom.

I'd expect some housecleaning.

I mean, it'd be different if you had an employee using company time to make racist comments on the interwebz. Sure, you HAVE to fire that guy. But the average, name on his shirt, lunch pail, 9 to 5'er. Man, it's tough to tell that guy to pound pavement.