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re: Gary Andersen of Wisconsin becomes Oregon State's HC
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:13 pm to hoopsgalore
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:13 pm to hoopsgalore
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Seems as though Andersen was getting a little frustrated with admissions. It is no secret that he recruited more than a handful of players that either didn't qualify or ended up de-committing due to grades.
It's one thing for athletes to meet NCAA requirements, it's another to actually be admitted into UW-Madison. Even for athletes, there are requirements and UW-Madison is a little more difficult than many other P5 schools.
Seems a little odd that this would be a reason why Andersen would leave, but I don't know that it is solely due to Barry, if at all.
Adam Rittenberg, B1G writer on ESPN, pretty much tweeted the same thing I said (in much shorter characters):
Adam Rittenberg @ESPNRittenberg
Wisconsin’s academic policies for getting players in had to play huge part in Andersen’s decision. Had been extremely frustrated.
This post was edited on 12/10/14 at 5:13 pm
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Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:15 pm to hoopsgalore
Ya I think it's that and wants to head back west. Nothing more
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:16 pm to rocket31
Go ahead and jump on Auburn -6 before that line moves
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:21 pm to Oxford
Looks like Oregon State pulled a Washington.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:23 pm to HumbleNinja
First arkansas now oregon state 
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:27 pm to HumbleNinja
West coast a lot nicer than Wisconsin. I don't blame him.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:29 pm to St Augustine
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West coast a lot nicer than Wisconsin. I don't blame him.
As a whole, I am not disagreeing, but Madison is a beautiful city.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:30 pm to hoopsgalore
In the official statement, Andersen refers to Barry as "Coach Alvarez". That should tell you all you need to know.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:33 pm to The_Joker
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FIBadger85
Walk-On
I hate Jen Bielema. Not because I miss her fat arse husband as our coach. I hate her because she is probably laughing her arse off right now.
The Wiscy boards atm are fun.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:35 pm to HumbleNinja
Alvarez must be quite a boss
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:35 pm to Henry Jones Jr
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Holy shite. I thought it may have just been Bert a few years ago but Alvarez is clearly the issue after this.
It sure looks that way and I'm thinking the problem at Wisconsin runs a lot deeper than the situation with paying assistant coaches.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:37 pm to St Augustine
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West coast a lot nicer than Wisconsin. I don't blame him.
Madison is a million time nicer than Corvallis
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:37 pm to Porky
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It sure looks that way and I'm thinking the problem at Wisconsin runs a lot deeper than the situation with paying assistant coaches.
You're right, it's admissions... at least to Andersen.
This post was edited on 12/10/14 at 5:46 pm
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:39 pm to hoopsgalore
LINK
Players and recruits react.
Incoming recruit, Jake Pickard, does not seem happy. Apparently was told by Andersen as early as a couple weeks ago that he would be sticking around. Also said he heard the news from a coach of another staff. Ouch.
Players and recruits react.
Incoming recruit, Jake Pickard, does not seem happy. Apparently was told by Andersen as early as a couple weeks ago that he would be sticking around. Also said he heard the news from a coach of another staff. Ouch.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:47 pm to The_Joker
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In the official statement, Andersen refers to Barry as "Coach Alvarez". That should tell you all you need to know.
Ok
Brett and Barry didn't get along. But every thing I've heard is that most people DO get along with Barry.
Hell, people call people "Coach" well after they have stopped. This even happened at my little ole high school, where a couple teachers were called "Coach XXXX" even when they hadn't in years.
Every thing I heard says this had nothing to do with Barry as a person.
This post was edited on 12/10/14 at 5:48 pm
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:49 pm to hoopsgalore
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Apparently was told by Andersen as early as a couple weeks ago
A couple weeks ago a west coast job wasn't open, so makes sense.
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:53 pm to hoopsgalore
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LINK Players and recruits react. Incoming recruit, Jake Pickard, does not seem happy. Apparently was told by Andersen as early as a couple weeks ago that he would be sticking around. Also said he heard the news from a coach of another staff. Ouch.
In his defense, what is he going to say in that situation, especially when it was a few weeks ago? "Well I'll be honest, I phate our admissions standards and I've got my eye out for any P5 job that opens up out west."
This post was edited on 12/10/14 at 7:05 pm
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:54 pm to HumbleNinja
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:55 pm to hoopsgalore
quote:
Players and recruits react.
Incoming recruit, Jake Pickard, does not seem happy. Apparently was told by Andersen as early as a couple weeks ago that he would be sticking around. Also said he heard the news from a coach of another staff. Ouch.
It really stinks and I can empathize. Good luck to the Badgers with the coaching search.
I had read that article right before you gave the link but thanks for posting.
This post was edited on 12/10/14 at 5:57 pm
Posted on 12/10/14 at 5:57 pm to Feral
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I'm his defense, what is he going to say in that situation, especially when it was a few weeks ago? "Well I'll be honest, I phate our admissions standards and I've got my eye out for any P5 job that opens up out west."
Not only that, but he's going to give the scoop to a 17/18 year old recruit who may not even attend the university?
Not a journalist or a leak from a friend/family member/agent? Just a, "hey kid, I happen to be in your living room and I have to say, my heart isn't in it and I'd rather be out West, you should still go to Wisconsin though, big gulps huh? cya later!"
This post was edited on 12/10/14 at 5:58 pm
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