Burno Bolting for ASU

There is a big time Burno-Hurley connection so I can see why.

Gotta say that it sucks big time for us though.

Well, it's like he was never here.  But definitely puts up behind the eight ball for finding a replacement. 

There is a big time Burno-Hurley connection so I can see why.

Gotta say that it sucks big time for us though.

Connection or not, this isn't a good look for the program.  Lots of player and coach attrition. 

 

There is a big time Burno-Hurley connection so I can see why.

Gotta say that it sucks big time for us though.

 

Connection or not, this isn't a good look for the program.  Lots of player and coach attrition. 

 

Seems like everytime we try to take a step forward something brings us right back. Very frustrating.

 

 

There is a big time Burno-Hurley connection so I can see why.

Gotta say that it sucks big time for us though.

 

Connection or not, this isn't a good look for the program.  Lots of player and coach attrition. 

 

Seems like everytime we try to take a step forward something brings us right back. Very frustrating.

 

It's been a rough year for Nebrasketball.  Next year doesn't look much better on paper.  Hopefully with some experience for the incoming recruits and the addition of Gill 2016-2017 will be our year. 

 

There is a big time Burno-Hurley connection so I can see why.

Gotta say that it sucks big time for us though.

 

Connection or not, this isn't a good look for the program.  Lots of player and coach attrition. 

 

Unless you're talking about this not looking good to future recruits, I don't personally believe that every single change has a negative connotation. If all this moving around means that we end up with a worse team, then I agree with you. If the movement itself makes you nervous, I'm sorry to tell you you're going to be nervous every single year.

This is definitely a set back though just because Burno was involved with a lot of the guys we just offered and now we have to waste time looking into another assistant and starting the process all over again.

I hope we kept the napkin where we wrote down the rest of our top candidates for this job.

I hope we kept the napkin where we wrote down the rest of our top candidates for this job.

1. Tyronn Lue

2. Tyronn Lue

3. Tyronn Lue

Just kidding.  Miles has done a good job finding solid assistants thus far.  I'm sure we will land a solid coach, but this isn't making Miles job any easier. 

Before anyone starts thinking about 'Hara-kiri' (腹切り,       Consider:

Before anyone starts thinking about 'Hara-kiri' (腹切り,       Consider:

History suggests about 50% of those guys will peace out before their eligibility is exhausted....

I'd rather have 50% of something, than 100% of nothing! 

Seems like a dick move, even with the connection. Hurley was hired in April. Obviously it takes a while to assemble a staff, but if they have such a strong connection wouldn't you expect Hurley to have reached out to him a while back?

Regardless, a part of me feels that when you sign on for something, you're making a commitment.

There is a cloud that follows Nebraska basketball around.    There just is.  

At least we are hiring guys who go and get hired by other real programs instead of those assistants nobody wants who go and fizzle out at lower tier programs. The line is forming...others want in.

But, yes we just got totally Burno-ed

Coach got the Burn-o Notice on Thursday Night

What a dick. Hurley, that is.

Not worried.  We have the money to hire great coaches.  Miles knows a lot of people.  The only thing that matters to me, really, is a talent upgrade, and we're flourishing phenomenally in that area.  The only reputation being hurt by the move is Burno's, IMO.  

I like Miles' other tweet also: "OK.  I think it's time to change my phone number".   A sense of humor is certainly a requirement of this job.

A closer look at the timeline:

http://www.cornnation.com/2015/7/3/8889829/the-curious-timing-of-rashon-burnos-departure-nebraska-huskers-nebrasketball

What a dick. Hurley, that is.

Not worried.  We have the money to hire great coaches.  Miles knows a lot of people.  The only thing that matters to me, really, is a talent upgrade, and we're flourishing phenomenally in that area.  The only reputation being hurt by the move is Burno's, IMO.  

I don't see why we should blame Hurley for attempting to hire a highly sought after assistant coach.  The only one who should be embarrassed is Burno.  No one forced him to listen or take the job!

From Miles' standpoint, do you really want someone coaching who doesn't want to be here? I'm sure Miles still has the list of prospects he considered before hiring Burno and there are several other qualified candidates.

This bums me out.

I don't blame Burno for going to a gig with someone he knows so well, but I would have liked it if he had stuck it out for a year.  You know Hurley would have hired him next year.  Of course, having him here knowing he would leave would be kind of weird.

A full year would have provided stability in some sense (recruits, specifically).  Now MIles is left to scramble to fill the situation.

Bummer.

Agreed!  Per the timeline:

 

When it’s all laid out like that, it’s not difficult to see why Burno didn’t go to ASU when Hurley was hired, there simply wasn’t an opportunity when Burno was available and vice versa.

But the Problem IS, leaving your Existing employer in the lurch!