Damn I knew he stopped posting and probably warranted a ban but didn't know it had happened.

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I'm starting to think that Kennedy's rapid shuffle approach to roster building might just be the logical approach in today's NCAA.

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I think we need to see some actual success (we're on track this year, thankfully) and sustained success in the following years before making these sorts of statements.

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Don't get me wrong, I'm still not impressed with him as a player developer or Xs and Os tactician, so in no way was I saying that I think he's an awesome coach.

But I am starting to wonder if he's ahead of the curve with that element of his program management

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I'm starting to think that Kennedy's rapid shuffle approach to roster building might just be the logical approach in today's NCAA.

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I think we need to see some actual success (we're on track this year, thankfully) and sustained success in the following years before making these sorts of statements.

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Don't get me wrong, I'm still not impressed with him as a player developer or Xs and Os tactician, so in no way was I saying that I think he's an awesome coach.

But I am starting to wonder if he's ahead of the curve with that element of his program management

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This 2015-2016 roster consists of players 100% recruited by him and he hired Stansbury/Rahim/Keller/Darby/etc., Regarding Stansbury, he was at minimum able to put his ego at the door and the results seem to indicate work side-by-side with another successful former SEC head coach. Remember when Stansbury was first hired there were many questions on TexAgs regarding how well two HCs could actually work together given the egos that are often involved? Seems like those two men have figured things out.

Kennedy deserves credit for this current season as much as he deserved criticism for the previous four. Which he did deserve IMO. Was a very difficult first 3 seasons in particular.

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I'm starting to think that Kennedy's rapid shuffle approach to roster building might just be the logical approach in today's NCAA.

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I think we need to see some actual success (we're on track this year, thankfully) and sustained success in the following years before making these sorts of statements.

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Don't get me wrong, I'm still not impressed with him as a player developer or Xs and Os tactician, so in no way was I saying that I think he's an awesome coach.

But I am starting to wonder if he's ahead of the curve with that element of his program management

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This 2015-2016 roster consists of players 100% recruited by him and he hired Stansbury/Rahim/Keller/Darby/etc., Regarding Stansbury, he was at minimum able to put his ego at the door and the results seem to indicate work side-by-side with another successful former SEC head coach. Remember when Stansbury was first hired there were many questions on TexAgs regarding how well two HCs could actually work together given the egos that are often involved? Seems like those two men have figured things out.

Kennedy deserves credit for this current season as much as he deserved criticism for the previous four. Which he did deserve IMO. Was a very difficult first 3 seasons in particular.

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Where did I ever dispute this? Hell my previous post says "He's having a great season and deserves a lot of credit"

If you're going to expect people to read those books you churn out, you need to return the favor and read other posters' stuff too.

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But I am starting to wonder if he's ahead of the curve with that element of his program management

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To move this from generic statements to an actual discussion, I'd need to know...

1. Which of his peers you are comparing him to?
2. How is his approach different from theirs?
3. How does his success stack up to theirs?

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Where did I ever dispute this? Hell my previous post says "He's having a great season and deserves a lot of credit"

If you're going to expect people to churn out those books you write, you need to return the favor and read other posters' stuff too.

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Pumpkin will say what he wants to say (whether it's what others are talking about or not)

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But I am starting to wonder if he's ahead of the curve with that element of his program management

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To move this from generic statements to an actual discussion, I'd need to know...

1. Which of his peers you are comparing him to?
2. How is his approach different from theirs?
3. How does his success stack up to theirs?

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Pumpkin! We have a research project for you!

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I'm starting to think that Kennedy's rapid shuffle approach to roster building might just be the logical approach in today's NCAA.

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I think we need to see some actual success (we're on track this year, thankfully) and sustained success in the following years before making these sorts of statements.

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Don't get me wrong, I'm still not impressed with him as a player developer or Xs and Os tactician, so in no way was I saying that I think he's an awesome coach.

But I am starting to wonder if he's ahead of the curve with that element of his program management

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This 2015-2016 roster consists of players 100% recruited by him and he hired Stansbury/Rahim/Keller/Darby/etc., Regarding Stansbury, he was at minimum able to put his ego at the door and the results seem to indicate work side-by-side with another successful former SEC head coach. Remember when Stansbury was first hired there were many questions on TexAgs regarding how well two HCs could actually work together given the egos that are often involved? Seems like those two men have figured things out.

Kennedy deserves credit for this current season as much as he deserved criticism for the previous four. Which he did deserve IMO. Was a very difficult first 3 seasons in particular.

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Where did I ever dispute this? Hell my previous post says "He's having a great season and deserves a lot of credit"

If you're going to expect people to read those books you churn out, you need to return the favor and read other posters' stuff too.

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I was replying to about 6 other posts in that post. Trying to be efficient.

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Where did I ever dispute this? Hell my previous post says "He's having a great season and deserves a lot of credit"

If you're going to expect people to churn out those books you write, you need to return the favor and read other posters' stuff too.

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Pumpkin will say what he wants to say (whether it's what others are talking about or not)

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Yep. I'll admit that. Probably fit in with about 97% of TexAgs though so I cut myself some slack usually.

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But I am starting to wonder if he's ahead of the curve with that element of his program management

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To move this from generic statements to an actual discussion, I'd need to know...

1. Which of his peers you are comparing him to?
2. How is his approach different from theirs?
3. How does his success stack up to theirs?

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Pumpkin! We have a research project for you!

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Great!

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I'm starting to think that Kennedy's rapid shuffle approach to roster building might just be the logical approach in today's NCAA. You can pine for the program building days of yore or you can accept reality (i.e. that today's college BBall is EXTREMELY mercenary) and react accordingly.

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I'm not sure why this is even a question when you are trying to get from the bottom to the top within the 4 or 5 years you get to survive as a coach at a school that deserves a LOT more than the bottom. Quality upgrade without waiting 4 years for graduation to cause attrition.

There are dozens of threads I'd love to bring back at this point.

Just for the record the only reason I brought this thread back is so viva will pay what he is going to owe. Didn't know he had gotten the axe. Maybe he has a new name.