Capel to Georgetown

[TD_6082]

OK. He just spent five years getting the Pitt program back on its feet. I’m sure he is looking forward to going to another disaster and starting over.

He's trying to cash in on this season and get a contract that will pay him a few million beyond 2027. I think he would prefer that to be Pitt. Unfortunately, his 5 year performance doesn't merit a long term marriage from Pitt's viewpoint. He still needs to try to leverage this season try to get more money out of Pitt. There is a legit possibility he's going to be bought out next year if he stays at Pitt, as he loses the only two guys that didn't play scared yesterday. (Burton & Sibande)

 

[Sam Young 23]

Pitino will win there. I predict St johns sweet 16 or further in 3 years.

 

[Pitt2009]

He’s taking ST John’s. Wants in Big East. Wants to be King of NY. Stamp it

Does NYC care about St John’s? I grew up across the river and never heard anybody talk St John’s. Maybe the outer boroughs?

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

Does NYC care about St John’s? I grew up across the river and never heard anybody talk St John’s. Maybe the outer boroughs?

They will with Pitino there. They will be a bigger draw than the Knicks.

 

[BreakingPitt]

Has there been any confirmation of him talking?

 

[TD_6082]

He’s taking ST John’s. Wants in Big East. Wants to be King of NY. Stamp it

He was King of NY in the late 80s. The St. John's HC position is like some kind of entertaining court jester.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

And there it is. Mike Anderson out. Pitino in as soon as Iona season over

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

He was King of NY in the late 80s. The St. John's HC position is like some kind of entertaining court jester.

Nah. They’ll be bigger than the Knicks. This is THE greatest pure coach of all time taking over a once proud NYC institution. Hottest ticket in town soon

 

[Vader_Storm]

And there it is. Mike Anderson out. Pitino in as soon as Iona season over

I completely agree Pitino may be the frontrunner for St. Johns, and I dont need a source for that. The fit is perfect and he will take over the Big East quickly.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

I completely agree Pitino may be the frontrunner for St. Johns, and I dont need a source for that. The fit is perfect and he will take over the Big East quickly.

The source for the capel to GTown rumors is obviously Capel. No one in the right mind would think he’s actually a candidate there. He’s trying unsuccessfully to pull a Jamie. Maybe if they whiffed on like their first 12 good coach choices they’d go to Capel just to land SOMEONE.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

And there it is. Mike Anderson out. Pitino in as soon as Iona season over

BK to Iona????

That's a fantastic MM job.

 

[HOF Coach]

BREAKING NEWS: Jeff Capel has offered a bid to purchase Patrick Ewing’s Georgetown townhouse and Ewing has accepted Capel’s offer!

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

BK to Iona????

That's a fantastic MM job.

No.

Jared Grasso or a myriad of other successful LM coaches will go after it

 

[redbyrds]

https://www.si.com/college/pittsburgh/.amp/basketball/pitt-panthers-espn-links-jeff-capel-georgetown

If Capel does leave I wonder who would want to come to Pitt?

Lol...thought I heard Sean Miller was seen at the Pittsburgh Airport! TOO EASY!

 

[UPitt '89]

Rumors on the internet of Jeff Capel being in the top 6 for the head coach at Georgetown after Patrick Ewing was fired after 6 seasons. Discuss

You should have deleted your post after you typed the words "Rumors on the internet".

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

No.

Jared Grasso or a myriad of other successful LM coaches will go after it

Would he take it if they wanted him? Iona has been good to Pitt grads.

I like the FDU coach who brought his D2 team with him and is going dancing.

 

[TD_6082]

Nah. They’ll be bigger than the Knicks. This is THE greatest pure coach of all time taking over a once proud NYC institution. Hottest ticket in town soon

Great coach, without question. I think this is just a little over the top.

It would have been interesting to see his place in history had he not left UK.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

Would he take it if they wanted him? Iona has been good to Pitt grads.

I like the FDU coach who brought his D2 team with him and is going dancing.

Gallo who beat FDU would also be on their list. BK would be like 25th.

 

[Pitt2009]

Nah. They’ll be bigger than the Knicks. This is THE greatest pure coach of all time taking over a once proud NYC institution. Hottest ticket in town soon

Love Pitino but Tom Izzo is in equal company.

 

[Cavalier Panther]

Rumors on the internet of Jeff Capel being in the top 6 for the head coach at Georgetown after Patrick Ewing was fired after 6 seasons. Discuss

My man, Twitter has a retweet button. You don't have to repost everything here.

 

[Kaywood105]

Nah. They’ll be bigger than the Knicks. This is THE greatest pure coach of all time taking over a once proud NYC institution. Hottest ticket in town soon

St. John’s will NEVER EVER BE bigger than the Knicks.

 

[Pitt2009]

St. John’s will NEVER EVER BE bigger than the Knicks.

Agreed. It’s obvious BBallInsider doesn’t know the metro area.

 

[GreatBear71]

If capel wanted to coach in the ACC so bad why would he leave for big East?

That is my thinking.

 

[Cap pitt]

Because even if he makes the NCAAT this year, he only has 2 more NCAAT-less seasons after this one. Gtown gives him 4-5

Do you really think Heather is going to fire this years coy

 

[Dointhatrag]

I’d take mike brey

 

[pierre93]

He's trying to cash in on this season and get a contract that will pay him a few million beyond 2027. I think he would prefer that to be Pitt. Unfortunately, his 5 year performance doesn't merit a long term marriage from Pitt's viewpoint. He still needs to try to leverage this season try to get more money out of Pitt. There is a legit possibility he's going to be bought out next year if he stays at Pitt, as he loses the only two guys that didn't play scared yesterday. (Burton & Sibande)

His agent reached out trying to make more $$$. JC isn't going anywhere. H2P

 

[pierre93]

The source for the capel to GTown rumors is obviously Capel. No one in the right mind would think he’s actually a candidate there. He’s trying unsuccessfully to pull a Jamie. Maybe if they whiffed on like their first 12 good coach choices they’d go to Capel just to land SOMEONE.

No, it was his agent that reached out to G-Town. Agents always do this to get more $$$ so they get $$$. Your JC hate is pathetic

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

No, it was his agent that reached out to G-Town. Agents always do this to get more $$$ so they get $$$. Your JC hate is pathetic

So you think his agent acted without his consent and knowledge to reach out to G-Town? You can’t seriously believe that

 

[pierre93]

So you think his agent acted without his consent and knowledge to reach out to G-Town? You can’t seriously believe that

I've heard some good info not guessing

 

[gary2]

So you think his agent acted without his consent and knowledge to reach out to G-Town? You can’t seriously believe that

And..why would Georgetown have any interest in Jeff?

If I were them, I would look for a much less risky hire.

Hire him and it goes bad, kiss your AD job goodbye.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

I've heard some good info not guessing

LOL. He should fire his agent then. I mean there is literally ZERO percent chance that’s true. It’s an extension play, clearly orchestrated by Capel first

And..why would Georgetown have any interest in Jeff?

If I were them, I wouldlook for a much less risky hire.

Hirehim and it goes bad, kiss your AD job goodbye.

they don’t. Jeff is telling anyone who will listen he’s interested that he’ll take it but they have their sights set much higher

 

[pierre93]

LOL. He should fire his agent then. I mean there is literally ZERO percent chance that’s true. It’s an extension play, clearly orchestrated by Capel first

they don’t. Jeff is telling anyone who will listen he’s interested that he’ll take it but they have their sights set much higher

You spew BS dude. Annoying as hell

 

[TD_6082]

Do you really think Heather is going to fire this years coy

This year no.

Going forward, that depends on performance.

COY awards are really meaningless when it comes to job security.

There are 2 types of COY winners... It's, "We knew your team was good, but we didn't think it would be THAT good". There is also, "We thought your team totally sucked but it was actually respectable."

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

You spew BS dude. Annoying as hell

And you’re spewing that Jeff CAPEL’s agent has gone rogue and decided to shop his client without his consent. Whose story seems more likely? *hint* take your pills

 

[pierre93]

And you’re spewing that Jeff CAPEL’s agent has gone rogue and decided to shop his client without his consent. Whose story seems more likely? *hint* take your pills

Keep spewing your hatred and playing to your cronies. Smh H2P!!!!

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

Keep spewing your hatred and playing to your cronies. Smh H2P!!!!

So you admit. You completely made up that you had it on good authority his agent went rogue saying he was interested lol

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

This year no.

Going forward, that depends on performance.

COY awards are really meaningless when it comes to job security.

There are 2 types of COY winners... It's, "We knew your team was good, but we didn't think it would be THAT good". There is also, "We thought your team totally sucked but it was actually respectable."

And the please don’t fire this guy even though his best year was a bubble year, kind.

 

[pierre93]

So you admit. You completely made up that you had it on good authority his agent went rogue saying he was interested lol

No didn't say I was wrong bud. Jamie's agent did this all the time.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

No didn't say I was wrong bud. Jamie's agent did this all the time.

Right… on Jamie’s direction…

Agents don’t do things their clients don’t want. Especially with 4 years left on a deal…

I’m not faulting Capel at all. It’s how the game is played. And it’s the smartest move he’s made since he’s been here. He absolutely has more leverage than at any point in his tenure here.

 

[Panthers2015]

Heather would charter his flight

Why would she want to lose a coach that just got Pitt back to NCAAs