Brad needs to hurry and pull the trigger

[GMUgemini]

http://www.ucirvinesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/turner_russell00.html

No real talk other than the thoughts of Turner going to Arizona State University: http://bigwest.yuku.com/forums/7/UC-Irvine-Men-s-Basketball#.VRXWEPnF-2d

That makes a lot more sense. He's got a lot of ties in California. I'm not sure how those ties will fit out here on the east coast.

 

[bravesfan]

He signed an extension in 2013. Making a base of $260,000 with incentives getting up into $350,000 or so.

Wouldn't be surprised to see a $350,000-$450,000 base here with incentives that push him to around $600,000.

 

[bravesfan]

That makes a lot more sense. He's got a lot of ties in California. I'm not sure how those ties will fit out here on the east coast.

He's from Roanoke. Played at Hampden-Sydney. He has ties.

 

[gmutom]

if true how underwhelming. Or am i missing something?

I have no idea if it is Turner or not, and I have to admit I never heard of the guy before his name surfaced for our job. In fact, my initial reaction was "Who?" But I hope people at least take the time to read his resume before coming to a conclusion, because it is pretty damn impressive.

It doesn't mean he'd make a great or even good coach at Mason, but it's not as out of left field as some might make it out to be.

 

[masonnatswiz]

He signed an extension in 2013. Making a base of $260,000 with incentives getting up into $350,000 or so.

Wouldn't be surprised to see a $350,000-$450,000 base here with incentives that push him to around $600,000.

Going cheap is the Mason way.

 

[Washingtonian]

3 straight post season tourneys: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Turner_(basketball)

 

[Walter]

Turner looks promising

 

[CHRISTOPHER JAMES JOLLAY]

This reminds me of NBC's search to replace Johnny Carson over 20 years ago.

Except we're replacing more Pat Sajak Show than Tonight Show Host. And the media doesn't care.

 

[99 Patriot]

If a done deal, I wouldn't say nobody saw this coming. #doIgetacommission?

 

[bravesfan]

If a done deal, I wouldn't say nobody saw this coming. #doIgetacommission?

You did mention him. Kudos if done.

 

[GMUgemini]

Turner looks promising

Three straight 20-win seasons at Irvine, three straight postseasons, some BCS assistant and NBA assistant experience. I think we could do worse.

 

[dr. gunnie]

UC IRVINE IS AN ADIDAS SCHOOL! NOOOOOO! PLEASE DONT BRING ADIDAS TO GEORGE MASON!

 

[KAOriginal]

Our defeat of UC Irvine in 05/06 and their subsequent upset of Stanford ballooned our RPI early that year.

Maybe there's a mystical connection here....

 

[Pikapppatri8]

Turner is actually a promising hire him or Molton will do fine.

 

[Walter]

Turner has an econ degree. I like him.

 

[gmubrian]

Haha, touche. I stand by the comparison in that I do prefer a younger coach over an older coach. I just wish the younger coach we hired wasn't a car that constantly broke down compared to the older car we used to have that obviously proved to be more reliable. Buyer beware.

So, I think I have the comparison for you, at least, I hope this is the comparison I will want. It is a brand new ZL1. It has supercar performance, at a bargain price (relatively speaking). It has four seats, so it is still a family car.

OK, if it is Russel Turner, please don't compare him to my ZL1. Not a ding on him, he's just not a sports car. I see him as more of a Camry. Nice, safe, dependable car that could take you lots of places and last a long time.

 

[KAOriginal]

Well if is Turner, then Edwards better have stipulated that the #1 assistant must have the name, or be nicknamed HOOCH.

 

[gmutom]

OK, if it is Russel Turner, please don't compare him to my ZL1. Not a ding on him, he's just not a sports car. I see him as more of a Camry. Nice, safe, dependable car that could take you lots of places and last a long time.

If it is him, I'm stoked I've never heard of him. It shows that, unlike last time, we went with the resume and not the name on the top of resume. No more just trying to make s splash for the sake of doing so. I fell for that strategy last time.

 

[KAOriginal]

I like what I read....

http://m.espn.go.com/ncb/story?storyId=5392828&src=desktop

"He will not accept losing."

Me likey...

 

[GSII]

He also has diverse background in coaching. Wake Forest asst under Dave Odom, Stanford under Mike Montgomery, Coached S Curry at Golden State, Econ degree. Regardless...pretty good...pretty pretty good.