True but Pope is an outlier for his approach.

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Apr 19, 2024
6:04:40am

BYU '80 Intervention Needed

I’ve seen lots of exiting coaches who spent less time at their schools express gratitude

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BYU '80

Bio page: BYU '80
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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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