Willard is at least in his 60's. Probably would get paid more at UL than at Holy Cross.

 

He's was quoted as saying he was growing tired of the daunting task of recruiting at a mid-major. He is getting old and wanted to try to make one last run with his buddy.

 

I think it's a good thing for Pitino, gets another sideline coach. He missed Willard Jr. a lot last year, IMO.

Willard gives him a basketball mind on the sidelines. The others are primarily recruiters...

There are a lot of strange things going on in Louisville if you haven't noticed.:sssh:

 

You gonna add anything constructive to this thread?

 

As to the topic at hand, Willard is a great hire, IMO. As has already been mentioned this will give Pitino another "basketball mind" on the sideline.

It is a very good hire, but I wish we had good ole Paul Harvey to give us........... "the rest of the story."

I think this is a fantastic hire. Also, there is zero percent chance that Willard will ever be the head coach at UofL.

Can someone post Willard's career records?

 

Got this from Wikipedia:

 

Seasons School W-L

1990-1994 Western Kentucky 81-42

1994-1999 University of Pittsburgh 63-82

1999-Present College of the Holy Cross 192-117

 

336-241, 58% winning.

 

I could be way off, but I wonder if he wasn't Pitino's great friend, would he have gotten this job?

You gonna add anything constructive to this thread?

 

As to the topic at hand, Willard is a great hire, IMO. As has already been mentioned this will give Pitino another "basketball mind" on the sideline.

What brought that on D. touchy aren't you. Try and get a good nights rest.

Ralph Willard will be a great hire for U.L. and really bring the quality of that staff higher. Willard is a great basketball coach and was a great assistant under Pitino at U.K..

I think this is a fantastic hire. Also, there is zero percent chance that Willard will ever be the head coach at UofL.

 

Agreed

I think Willard and Rick Bozich must go to the same barber, or "stylist," if you prefer.