ESPN Radio from 2/19

[BradleyJD]

why should he stay and take a chance with a new coach who did not recruit him, and likely wouldn't appreciate his skills when there would be coaches lining up who would love to have him lead their team.
What would you do in Sammy's shoes?

Why would a coach not appreciate his skills?

I can't think of too many coaches who would come into a new job and say, "No thanks" to a 5th year senior point guard.

I can't think of any actually.

[BradleyBrave]

It's easy to understand what this is about. Sammy will have a degree and 1 more year of eligibility left. The NCAA allows a 5th year grad student to transfer without penalty. There are a lot of D1 coaches, including some pretty high-majors who would love to have a skilled, senior point guard. I can think of a couple in the state of Illinois, including one who doesn't even have a point guard for next year. SM could have his choice where he could play, why should he stay and take a chance with a new coach who did not recruit him, and likely wouldn't appreciate his skills when there would be coaches lining up who would love to have him lead their team.
What would you do in Sammy's shoes?

Ok - On one hand you say there are some high-major coaches who would love to have Sammy. Then in the same paragraph you say a potential replacement at Bradley likely wouldn't appreciate his skills? Come on. Why wouldn't a new coach at BU appreciate Sammy's skills, but a high major would? That's just silly.

[Da Coach]

Wait and see.
Again- what would you do? Play for a replacement coach who you don't know, didn't recruit you, and holds your future in his hands, and on a team that will be rebuilding with no chance of making the NCAA tournament? Or go elsewhere and play for a guy you and your father know well, who wants you, needs you, and and has a good chance of making the NCAA tournament (something you have always wanted but not yet tasted).
Believe what you want, but it's a no-brainer to me.

[Braves4Life]

Ok - On one hand you say there are some high-major coaches who would love to have Sammy. Then in the same paragraph you say a potential replacement at Bradley likely wouldn't appreciate his skills? Come on. Why wouldn't a new coach at BU appreciate Sammy's skills, but a high major would? That's just silly.

I agree with Da Coach. I would think a new coach would want to build for the future and play Donivine more (assuming DS stayed) and Sammy could potentially be an after thought on a rebuilding team or the lone good player (see Andrew Warren, esp. if TB left).

Sammy would be in great demand by several Big 10 schools and would be able to finish his career on a bigger stage. All great players long to play against the best.

[BradleyBrave]

Wait and see.
Again- what would you do? Play for a replacement coach who you don't know, didn't recruit you, and holds your future in his hands, and on a team that will be rebuilding with no chance of making the NCAA tournament? Or go elsewhere and play for a guy you and your father know well, who wants you, needs you, and and has a good chance of making the NCAA tournament (something you have always wanted but not yet tasted).
Believe what you want, but it's a no-brainer to me.

That's not my question. You said that a new coach wouldn't appreciate his skills, and I ask why a new coach wouldn't appreciate his skills.

As far as 'what would or what should Sammy do', I don't know. He should do what's best for him. But regardless of whether JL is the coach next year or not, we likely aren't tasting the NCAA either, so by your logic it sounds like he should leave anyways.

[BradleyBrave]

I agree with Da Coach. I would think a new coach would want to build for the future and play Donivine more (assuming DS stayed) and Sammy could potentially be an after thought on a rebuilding team or the lone good player (see Andrew Warren, esp. if TB left).

Sammy would be in great demand by several Big 10 schools and would be able to finish his career on a bigger stage. All great players long to play against the best.

So a new guy wouldn't want an all-conference guard on his team? Yeah right. Are you serious when you write that?

[Da Coach]

I disagree. With Sammy and TB back as seniors we'll have 2 of the best players in the league. And with the progression of guys like DSE, WL, JP, JE, and some pretty good incoming players, I think BU can win the league next year.

[Da Coach]

So a new guy wouldn't want an all-conference guard on his team? Yeah right. Are you serious when you write that?

I am sure any new coach would want him. But I wouldn't be surprised if SM leaves if JL isn't here.

[Beninator]

Good god Mattson has a radio show? One more reason that I am very thankful that I have XM radio

[squirrelgotdead]

I am sure any new coach would want him. But I wouldn't be surprised if SM leaves if JL isn't here.

He hasn't been granted a redshirt yet, officially either.

So I am not counting on him returning. Great if he does, but what about a contingency?

[BradleyBrave]

I am sure any new coach would want him. But I wouldn't be surprised if SM leaves if JL isn't here.

I have heard similar things as well. I just didn't agree with your statement that a new coach wouldn't appreciate his skills. Sammy is a great basketball player, and any coach would love to have him IMO.

[Bradleyguy10]

Wait and see.
Again- what would you do? Play for a replacement coach who you don't know, didn't recruit you, and holds your future in his hands, and on a team that will be rebuilding with no chance of making the NCAA tournament? Or go elsewhere and play for a guy you and your father know well, who wants you, needs you, and and has a good chance of making the NCAA tournament (something you have always wanted but not yet tasted).
Believe what you want, but it's a no-brainer to me.

Wow....the scare tactics begin.

No way SM leaves is JL isn't the coach next year.

[Da Coach]

Why do you say that? Do you have any sources? Dave Snell does.

[real fan]

Wow....the scare tactics begin.

No way SM leaves is JL isn't the coach next year.

I would not dismiss anything from happening if there is a change in coaching staff, anything is possible as far as players not coming or not returning , I would not bet on anything at the moment as far as who will be coaching BU next season and if Les is replaced who will be on the team as it has a lot to do with whomever the replacement would be and what he has to say to the team .

[BradleyBrave]

Is it even worth debating anymore? No one is changing anyone's minds one way or the other IMO.