kldm64 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 I was a huge Chris Harriman fan but gotta say, I lost a little respect for him with this move. I understand wanting to improve your position in coaching and make more money but after everything this university and state did for his family and fundraise, I thought he might feel a little more loyalty. I guess the dad in would realize that Avery has friends and all his doctors here and a state that fully supports him and to up-root them again just seems wrong a bit selfish. I don't blame anyone for wanting to make more money and get a better position but something about this one just doesn't set well with me. jaimes2000 and Silverbacked1 1 1 Quote
49r Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 I don't blame him for making the move one iota really. Being an assistant coach in college basketball and moving up the ranks to head coach is a brutal grind. The competition is so incredibly fierce, one sometimes wonders why coaches would want to get involved in the first place. There was an article a year or so back (in Grantland, maybe) about what it takes to be an assistant coach. Opens one's eyes a bit after reading it. So, for coach Harriman to get the opportunity to be associate head coach - particularly at a place like UNM you just don't pass that opportunity up. No matter HOW loyal and gracious the fans have been to him and his family. Keep in mind that the Harrimans had the same bond with the players and fans at Saint Louis too, and ONLY made the move to Nebraska because Avery was in remission at the time. We were excited for them at the time. We should be excited for them now. Red Don, trickey and hhcmatt 3 Quote
HuskerFever Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 I was a huge Chris Harriman fan but gotta say, I lost a little respect for him with this move. I understand wanting to improve your position in coaching and make more money but after everything this university and state did for his family and fundraise, I thought he might feel a little more loyalty. I guess the dad in would realize that Avery has friends and all his doctors here and a state that fully supports him and to up-root them again just seems wrong a bit selfish. I don't blame anyone for wanting to make more money and get a better position but something about this one just doesn't set well with me. For all we know, the decision could have been more than just about basketball. jaimes2000 1 Quote
49r Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 Here's the article I was talking about: http://www.sbnation.com/longform/2014/11/12/7193135/keep-moving-the-nomadic-life-of-an-assistant-college-basketball-coach Quote
Silverbacked1 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 I too am crushed that we will be loosing Avery. Coaches come and go but that little guy will always be in my heart. Red Don 1 Quote
royalfan Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 Not a huge deal IMO. For some reason, he was in charge of at least some of the substitutions. They were often very puzzling. Don't think he is a very good X and O guy, which I think we desperately need. Someone with a good feel for offense. Quote
hal9000 Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 I was a huge Chris Harriman fan but gotta say, I lost a little respect for him with this move. I understand wanting to improve your position in coaching and make more money but after everything this university and state did for his family and fundraise, I thought he might feel a little more loyalty. I guess the dad in would realize that Avery has friends and all his doctors here and a state that fully supports him and to up-root them again just seems wrong a bit selfish. I don't blame anyone for wanting to make more money and get a better position but something about this one just doesn't set well with me. I hear ya and I'm not going to lecture how one should feel, but I think loyalty should be a two way street. If we support him and truly want what is best for him and his family, then I for one am happy for them and thank them for their time spent here at Nebraska. I wish them well and will be praying for Avery. Now let's go get a bulldog recruiter. Red Don and jaimes2000 2 Quote
Huskerpapa Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 ...I am now over "it." We now move on with an eye on major improvement. Red Don 1 Quote
colhusker Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 ...I am now over "it." We now move on with an eye on major improvement. This Quote
Norm Peterson Posted April 20, 2015 Report Posted April 20, 2015 ...I am now over "it." We now move on with an eye on major improvement. ... and the new guy brings in a big man recruit with him. Quote
lanigan123 Posted April 21, 2015 Report Posted April 21, 2015 I want a coach with very good recruiting connections. Harriman, while I like him, didn't deliver any great players. The great Aussie's went elsewhere. Humphries and Simmons weren't coming and Miles when he started wasn't keen on transfers or International guys. Quote
colhusker Posted April 23, 2015 Report Posted April 23, 2015 lol Bookstore on New Mexico's campus must have been having a clearance sale. Quote
King James Posted April 23, 2015 Report Posted April 23, 2015 lol Problem is that nobody wants adidas shoes when they can have Nike shoes. Quote
HB Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 lol Problem is that nobody wants adidas shoes when they can have Nike shoes. Wrong Quote
Cousin Mose Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 I want a coach with very good recruiting connections. Harriman, while I like him, didn't deliver any great players. The great Aussie's went elsewhere. Humphries and Simmons weren't coming and Miles when he started wasn't keen on transfers or International guys. Did Harriman recruit McVeigh and Pinder? Quote
AuroranHusker Posted April 24, 2015 Report Posted April 24, 2015 I want a coach with very good recruiting connections. Harriman, while I like him, didn't deliver any great players. The great Aussie's went elsewhere. Humphries and Simmons weren't coming and Miles when he started wasn't keen on transfers or International guys. Did Harriman recruit McVeigh and Pinder? Yep, we'll find out if they're "great" in red. Tai's his guy, too. Quote
trickey Posted August 14, 2015 Report Posted August 14, 2015 For a little summer good news: Avery continues to do well and got to attend his first day of school. https://www.facebook.com/AveryStrong100/photos/a.439126566228949.1073741828.438911216250484/605854216222849/?type=1&theater Red Don, Bugeaters1 and Hooper 3 Quote
Red Don Posted August 14, 2015 Report Posted August 14, 2015 Way To Go AVERY!!! (Thanks for posting, Trickey! You Rock!) Quote
cipsucks Posted August 15, 2015 Report Posted August 15, 2015 I wear my averystrong t shirt nearly every night. Old man pajama top, baby! You hang in there, kid! hhcmatt 1 Quote
jimmykc Posted August 15, 2015 Report Posted August 15, 2015 I'm hoping that is not all you wear, Cip. 49r, hhcmatt and Norm Peterson 3 Quote
Norm Peterson Posted August 16, 2015 Report Posted August 16, 2015 I'm hoping that is not all you wear, Cip. Nah, just when he's hanging out in the city parks after hours. Quote
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