I was right the first time.
- Thread starter 829305
- Start date
I thought OP was the only one calling Hubert Davis' head, but browsing the first few posts made me realize that there were a lot more UNC fans who made quick judgment. Its interesting though, but personally I dont think one good or bad year is enough to tell the quality of a head coach. This is just Hubert Davis' first year, give him 5 years and see how he performs during this entire time period and then you understand the big picture.
Things are looking very bright for him right now thanks to this deep tournament run and a highly likely final 4 trip, but fans can have short memories so we will see how things change when they are pre-season top 5 with expectation to win it all. I used to think USC gamecocks should've given Frank Martin a lifetime contract, but instead they sacked him. Crazy that final 4 trip was just, 5 years from now.
Things are looking very bright for him right now thanks to this deep tournament run and a highly likely final 4 trip, but fans can have short memories so we will see how things change when they are pre-season top 5 with expectation to win it all. I used to think USC gamecocks should've given Frank Martin a lifetime contract, but instead they sacked him. Crazy that final 4 trip was just, 5 years from now.
I’ve been wrong many times in my life. I’m married which makes me wrong almost every time I walk into the room. This isn’t the first time. It won’t be the last time.
Some instances I’m really happy to be wrong.
I suppose, sometimes its good to be wrong, especially if it ends up something really great like a national title.
Well I think, a final 4 trip should give Hubert Davis at least 5 years of time. UNC aint the same before 2017, I believe their fans have settled for mediocrity and Davis just needs to take them consistently to round of 32 and sweet 16 to keep his job.
Yeah the tables have turned, but fans tend to have short memories anyway. USC gamecocks just sacked Frank Martin who took them to final 4 just 5 years ago, and lets not forget Kevin Ollie from UConn. UNC next season will have a lot more expectations, its another story when the pressure is on. With this being said, I do believe that a final 4 trip buys Hubert Davis at least 5 more years. Beyond that, we will see.
Last edited:
I have mentioned all sorts of reasons I didn't like the hire. I always said I hoped to be wrong as well. I still hope to be wrong. This year has had a great finish so far. I hope to be wrong going forward as well.
Lots of those things I said weren't really too far off at the time either. There were things we did horribly. In this tournament we have done most things quite well though.
Lots of those things I said weren't really too far off at the time either. There were things we did horribly. In this tournament we have done most things quite well though.
I was wrong about Hubert this year for sure. I did not think they could put together a sustained run like this. I love it as well. I'll keep complaining about him if it means we do the same thing next year. But if you follow me much, and you 71 clearly do, I am generally negative about all of my teams so I'll probably continue to doubt us.
He wasn’t the only one. There were several.
Yo UNC fans imagine if you had someone like a Jeff Capel or even Jason Capel sitting next to this guy. You guys would be unstoppable.
Never been happier to be so fvcking wrong. So proud and happy for Hubert. My lord.
Uconn fans were saying the same thing about Ollie
UM fans were saying the same thing about Fisher
UK fans were saying the same thing about Tubby
the track records of coaches that win the championship in their first year is not on his side
you may be better off losing
We're not worried about trends, track records and all that nonsense. We live in the now and worry about the future when it gets here.
Winning or losing UNC could give Davis a one year deal each year and he would still be UNCs coach no matter who offered more incl the NBA.
Not many places have that kind of appeal to a coach. Duke probably in the same situation.
Not talking about old coaches like Miami and Syracuse have but those with a decent part of their career left
Not many places have that kind of appeal to a coach. Duke probably in the same situation.
Not talking about old coaches like Miami and Syracuse have but those with a decent part of their career left
On January 22nd I wanted this dude run out the building. 10 weeks later I'd like to canonize him. lol
No idea what you mean.
He seemed over his head my man, the concerns were fair. A couple may have thrown in the towel a little early on it but it's not like he had y'all in the T10 all year.
Lots of people ate their words in this thread.
Hubert has some of Roy’s weaknesses. In particular he holds onto his timeouts way too long.
But he seems to have his strengths too. This team turned it around in the face of controversy, never quit, and his team played with energy and confidence. I also like the fact that they improves so much defensively, that shows a coach who can teach. He’s going to get there again and win it eventually.
Also, I think we might see more teams like Carolina in the near future. With the transfer portal in place with its new rules, there are going to be teams that were good but could be very good with a few extra pieces. Those teams might lose games early as they learn to mesh the pieces together before they’re a finished product, but by season end could be a completely different team. They’re different than freshmen in that they’re already developed and capable of major contributions but simply need to be integrated and learn to play with their new team, no freshmen jitters or learning curve.
Hubert has some of Roy’s weaknesses. In particular he holds onto his timeouts way too long.
But he seems to have his strengths too. This team turned it around in the face of controversy, never quit, and his team played with energy and confidence. I also like the fact that they improves so much defensively, that shows a coach who can teach. He’s going to get there again and win it eventually.
Also, I think we might see more teams like Carolina in the near future. With the transfer portal in place with its new rules, there are going to be teams that were good but could be very good with a few extra pieces. Those teams might lose games early as they learn to mesh the pieces together before they’re a finished product, but by season end could be a completely different team. They’re different than freshmen in that they’re already developed and capable of major contributions but simply need to be integrated and learn to play with their new team, no freshmen jitters or learning curve.
Sometimes you just got to stick w your gut. Dude sucks.
She’s actually pretty awesome. Probably loves the Heels as much as we do. Took me to my first game to see em in ‘92(?) @ Purdue. Will text me for the game channel at least once a week. You’d probably like her.
Similar threads
