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Apr 19, 2024
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Soupie
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TH said they knew at that time he was someone they’d want in the future but it wasn’t time yet. Also said he’s
grown as a coach and is even better now in several ways. Timing is so often a very important aspect in life.
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Pope era was essential to prepare the program for Kevin Young. Young is only 42. He was not at Pope's level 5 years ago.
roseyscenario
Work-in-Progress
Apr 19, 12:34am
Young interviewed when Pope was hired.
Cougar Jazz Fan
Apr 19, 12:49am
TH said they knew at that time he was someone they’d want in the future but it wasn’t time yet. Also said he’s
Soupie
Apr 19, 1:42am
That's news to me. A phone call maybe?
roseyscenario
Apr 19, 7:48am
Definitely left the program in better shape than he found it…
icecougar
Apr 19, 2:38am
Would not have been true before last year. Last year would have been huge for
BYU '80
Apr 19, 6:03am
Yes, program was at a multi year low point the year before Pope arrived. 2020 was a greater miracle than 2024.
roseyscenario
Apr 19, 7:54am
My only complaint is how ungracious Pope was leaving BYU
HighHorse
Apr 19, 5:42am
True but Pope is an outlier for his approach.
BYU '80
Apr 19, 6:04am
Even those forced out in some way manage to thank fans & players. Look at Calipari even.
Soupie
Apr 19, 7:00am
Always interesting to get your takes
Nodak Cougar
Apr 19, 7:18am
rosey is regularly right. I hope this is accurate.
NYC and Japan
Apr 19, 7:41am
So do you really expect Young to be a lifer? I was thinking he would comsider returning to NBA once his kids are grown
puntersarepeople
Apr 19, 7:41am
You might be right. But doubt he'll leave before he brings the program up to a durable higher level. Jazz HC someday?
roseyscenario
Apr 19, 7:47am
He said being an NBA head coach has never been a dream of his. So who knows..
TRUE_BLUE_COUGY
Apr 19, 8:09am
Yes, but when/if Ryan Smith and Danny Ainge decide he is critical to the Jazz future, might be tough to decline.
roseyscenario
Apr 19, 8:15am
Basically an in company transfer with RS writing the checks. Makes sense.
Cheap Seats
Apr 19, 8:12am
That gives BYU at least a decade...
NYC and Japan
Apr 19, 7:52am
For a guy to be a lifer for us, he actually has to win a tourney game, right?
Mitty
Apr 19, 1:07pm
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