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South Carolina Basketball: Can Darrin Horn Save His Job?
by Gamecock Man on Feb 12, 2012 8:12 PM EST in South Carolina Gamecocks BasketballAPRIL L BROWN - AP
A few weeks ago, the word was that Eric Hyman's budget is tied and that we wouldn't be in the position to pay Darrin Horn's buyout and bring in a new coach with good qualifications. At that point, I would have told you that I thought Horn would get one more year regardless of how bad the season end up. Now, it seems I may have underestimated just how bad the season could get. The 'Cocks now sit at 9-15 overall and 1-9 in the conference. The season has quickly become the worst in recent memory for Carolina, and that's saying something considering our lack of success on the hardwood. There are some good opportunities for wins down the stretch, but it's also very possible that we may only win one or two more games--or worse. To make matters worse, attendance has hit an all-time low. The Kentucky game in Columbia was a disaster, but really, the disaster wasn't so much what happened on the court, although that was certainly bad. What was worst was that the Big Blue Nation turned the Colonial Life Arena into Mini-Rupp. When you can't get the fans to come see a game against the best team in the nation, you've got major problems. And that's likely what's most on Hyman's mind right now: the bottom line. Sure, Horn's buyout and the money tied up in facilities upgrades are financially daunting. Are they as daunting, though, as the prospect of another year with the CLA at minimum capacity? My guess is probably not.
Still, though, there are reasons why it would be in Hyman's best interest to keep Horn. The thing is that Horn is going to have to do his part and figure out a way to get his team to win some games down the stretch and thus to inject some life into this moribund program. The Gamecocks have six regular-season games left: a home-away with UGA, a home with LSU, an away with Vandy, and homes with Tennessee and Mississippi St. Then, of course, they have the SEC Tournament. As said, considering how we've played lately, none of these games are gimmes. Even UGA is playing well lately. However, at the same time, I do think the possibility is there for the Gamecocks to string together a few wins.Truth be told, the first half of our season was much tougher than what we have coming up: two games apiece against UF and UK, road games against some other tough teams, no UGA, etc. The next few games provide some of our most ample opportunities for wins. At Vandy is probably a no-go, but other than that, I don't see any games that we'll be completely overmatched in, at least not until we play (if we do) a really tough team in the SECT. If Carolina wins some of these games, that should help Horn's prospects. And needless to say, a deep run in the SECT would help quite a bit, although I somewhat doubt our ability to get out of the second round or so, considering the unlikelihood of us beating a good team on a neutral court.
The question, though, is whether a winning streak would revitalize a fan base that might already have completely lost faith in Horn. Without some indication that ticket sales will improve next year, Hyman may not have much of a choice with Horn. Therefore, it seems a propos to put the question to you, dear reader: What do you need to see to get back into Carolina men's basketball? Why?
PollWhat kind of finish would it take to sell you on Darrin Horn?
12%
I don't have to be sold--he's got my support for another year regardless.
17 votes
47%
Nothing will convince me at this point.
65 votes
3%
He needs to win out through the regular season.
5 votes
8%
He needs to win most of our regular-season games.
11 votes
8%
He needs to win the SEC Tournament and make the NCAAs.
11 votes
20%
He needs to win some games and be competitive otherwise.
28 votes
137 votes | VoteLast edited by Rixtoy1; February 14, 2012, 01:40 PM.If you take the high road, you won't find much traffic there . . .Comment
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I think it's time for all of us to pony up a little more money so that WSU can give coach Marshall a big raise.
We need to do everything we can to keep him.Comment
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Kung Wu say, man who read woman like book, prefer braille!Comment
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If you SASO!!!Originally posted by shocker3 View PostIf you take the high road, you won't find much traffic there . . .Comment
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Coach Marshall has said many times on the Coach's Show and other media venues that he likes it in Wichita. We can gives him more money, and I'm sure he'll take it. But that's not what's keeping him here.Comment
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The fact that the poll has mustered only 137 votes tells me something.Comment
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It certainly can't hurt when big football powers start throwing money at him. I agree that money isn't what is keeping him here, but everyone likes to be shown that they are appreciated and a nice raise is one way to show it.Originally posted by 1979Shocker View PostComment
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How about an official 3G rumor thread so every other thread between now and April doesn't get hijacked?Comment
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Illinois - maybe; South Carolina and Wake Forest - maybe; Nebraska - no way in freaking hell...Originally posted by _kai_ View Post
If he turned down NC State, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and Georgia Tech, I don't see him drooling over any of these teams, but I am not naive and I never say never - except for Nebraska :calm:
p.s. I also heard Mizzou was interested last year...Kansas is Flat. The Earth is Not!!
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