Does this screw us over with Gallagher?

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

I'm talking from a football perspective, because basketball doesn't even matter right now. But if he has hopes of going somewhere to play football and also play basketball (whether or not that actually occurs), does the implosion of our basketball program also hurt the football program in this case?

I mean, it's not like PSU basketball is going to be confused with the 60's version of UCLA anytime soon, so I'm genuinely asking more so than being rhetorical.

 

[TheSpecialSauce]

I'm talking from a football perspective, because basketball doesn't even matter right now. But if he has hopes of going somewhere to play football and also playing basketball (whether or not that actually occurs), does the implosion of our basketball program also hurt the football program in this case?

I mean, it's not like PSU basketball is going to be confused with the 60's version of UCLA anytime soon, so I'm genuinely asking more so than being rhetorical.

He is a good player, but not a program changer. We need to do what’s best long-term for our program. Capel must go ASAP.

 

[Drew1208]

Lol i saw him there last night

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

I'm talking from a football perspective, because basketball doesn't even matter right now. But if he has hopes of going somewhere to play football and also play basketball (whether or not that actually occurs), does the implosion of our basketball program also hurt the football program in this case?

I mean, it's not like PSU basketball is going to be confused with the 60's version of UCLA anytime soon, so I'm genuinely asking more so than being rhetorical.

I’m sorry but do you think losing by double digits the entire game HELPS us with Gallagher?

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

I’m sorry but do you think losing by double digits the entire game HELPS us with Gallagher?

No. But I'm more so asking if this is a death knell. I don't think most two-sport athletes expect both programs to be championship contenders or anything in both sports.

 

[BballinsiderfromPitt]

No. But I'm more so asking if this is a death knell. I don't think most two-sport athletes expect both programs to be championship contenders or anything in both sports.

Well if he’s considering Pitt and penn state, he doesn’t seem to have championship aspirations in either sport at the moment. Lol

 

[Pitt_Boss]

At Pitt or PSU, football will be his #1 priority with basketball #2. So look at it this way, he knows when football season is over at Pitt he can walk right into basketball and get playing time, since there isn't much competition for minutes.

 

[TheWerewolfFromTwilight]

At Pitt or PSU, football will be his #1 priority with basketball #2. So look at it this way, he knows when football season is over at Pitt he can walk right into basketball and get playing time, since there isn't much competition for minutes.

Yeah, that thought crossed my mind. Assuming he is even a football first guy, which I do, might be the wrong assumption. And maybe I worded the original post poorly. But if football is in fact his #1, I'm just curious how much the general toxicity surrounding the basketball program will affect his choice.

I tend to thing he won't end up playing both for multiple years anyway, but I'm sure he at least thinks he will for now.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

I'm talking from a football perspective, because basketball doesn't even matter right now. But if he has hopes of going somewhere to play football and also play basketball (whether or not that actually occurs), does the implosion of our basketball program also hurt the football program in this case?

I mean, it's not like PSU basketball is going to be confused with the 60's version of UCLA anytime soon, so I'm genuinely asking more so than being rhetorical.

I said Penn State or Ohio State for football like 3 years ago....and I will be right. He isn't picking Narduzzi over Franklin and Terry Smith

 

[recruitsreadtheseboards]

This program is far, far from worrying about how a coaching decision may effect a top 100 player. It is not like we are in with the Sidney Crosby of basketball.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

This program is far, far from worrying about how a coaching decision may effect a top 100 player. It is not like we are in with the Sidney Crosby of basketball.

Who is going to play 15 games per year for 1-2 years before focusing solely on football

 

[Pittbull68]

O'connor and Nordenberg were basketball guys. Remember O'connor receieved 12 million for a new arena which he never spent and Nordenberg kept as part of the state support for the "pete"the rest was made up by donations and very generous support by the state. The quid pro quo was PITT play football at the off campus site. In fact I worked on the plan that bussed students to and from HEINZ FIELD.

 

[Gunga_Galunga]

This program is far, far from worrying about how a coaching decision may effect a top 100 player. It is not like we are in with the Sidney Crosby of basketball.

Who's to say that firing the coach wouldn't benefit their chances? Would likely depend on who is hired. It's not like Capel is locking up commitments left and right. Only Nate Santos last year and nobody so far this year.

 

[Hailpitt]

Curious, how hard is it to work on a plan to bus students from Oakland to to Heinz? You get paid for that gig?