Gillespie is inked

[Jimcs50]

Signed a contract extension through 2015 and will make 1.75 miilion next year.

:elephant

[Doug Collins]

Signed a contract extension through 2015 and will make 1.75 miilion next year.

:elephant
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[Doug Collins]

Did you hear it on the radio or is there an article?

[johngateswhiteley]

Signed a contract extension through 2015 and will make 1.75 miilion next year.

:elephant

through 2015?...i thought it was through 2012.

[Doug Collins]

Signed a contract extension through 2015 and will make 1.75 miilion next year.

:elephant


Copy of the Contract (http://www.aggiesports.com/images/033007/gillispiecontract.pdf)

[IcemanCometh]

Is this an aggy guarantee? (http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40744&highlight=damion+james)

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

:lol @ IcemanSucketh. If I were a fan of Texas, I'd be rooting for him to leave too.

[Kermit]

why? it's not like barnes has a losing record against him. it's actually nice to see a quality, competent coach earn his paycheck at sheep u.

[johngateswhiteley]

why? it's not like barnes has a losing record against him.

but he will...

[Brutalis]

With clause, he can talk to other schools.

Like UK for one. The fans are spinning this one theirself rumors there was a phone conversation.

[Pugglekicker_21]

He'll have plenty to do next year. Losing Law, Kavilauskas...but he's Billy fucking gillespie, so he'll bring in some hot recruit. JGW, how'd you go from AH (2006 4AAAA football champs!) to Cal Lutheran, to A&M, to USC?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

With clause, he can talk to other schools.

Like UK for one. The fans are spinning this one theirself rumors there was a phone conversation.

:lmao

That came from an Arkansas site from a bitter ass reporter who had been saying all week Billy was going to be their next head coach.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

great pickup for coach gillespie :tu

[leemajors]

He'll have plenty to do next year. Losing Law, Kavilauskas...but he's Billy fucking gillespie, so he'll bring in some hot recruit. JGW, how'd you go from AH (2006 4AAAA football champs!) to Cal Lutheran, to A&M, to USC?

daddy warbucks.

[Brutalis]

:lmao

That came from an Arkansas site from a bitter ass reporter who had been saying all week Billy was going to be their next head coach.

Nice try but no.

I searched google for Kentucky fan forums and one had a 14 page thread of BG rumors along with Self and Floyd. That's all. UK is looking at everyone ya know. They will get whoever they want for sure.

[2centsworth]

Has Billy officially signed? I think Kentucky is starting to look like more of a possibility.

[MajorMike]

According to CBSSportsline.com, they have been unable to receive confirmation that he has actually signed. Which means nothing, but they are spinning it.

[MajorMike]

My bad, it is SI.com

Plan B for Kentucky

Moving forward
Donovan's out, Kentucky's still searching
Posted: Thursday April 5, 2007 11:51AM; Updated: Thursday April 5, 2007 1:46PM


LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- There goes Kentucky's Plan A.

Billy Donovan's decision to remain at Florida rather than take the vacant head coaching job at Kentucky leaves the field for Tubby Smith's replacement wide open, with names from all over the college basketball landscape finding their way into the rumor mill.

Texas coach Rick Barnes could be on athletic director Mitch Barnhart's list. Texas A&M coach Billy Gillispie has agreed in principle to a contract extension with the Aggies said spokesman Colin Killian. It was unclear, however, whether Gillispie had signed the extension by Thursday afternoon.

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo and Memphis coach John Calipari's names have also been mentioned.

Barnhart issued a statement on Thursday asking for patience during the hiring process.

"We have had productive conversations with various individuals over the last two weeks, and it's obvious that there are a number of outstanding coaches who could succeed at Kentucky," Barnhart said. "I'm confident we'll find the right man."

When that'll happen is anybody's guess.

Donovan, a former Kentucky assistant under Rick Pitino, was considered the school's first choice to take over college basketball's all-time winningest program. Donovan's ties to the school's Renaissance under Pitino and his up-tempo style of play made him an appealing pick for one of the nation's most ardent fan bases.

Barnhart received permission to talk to Donovan late Wednesday night, but by Thursday morning Donovan had decided to stay at the school where he's won back-to-back national championships.

The Wildcats will need to act quickly if they want to have a new coach in place before the spring signing period begins on April 13.

Huntington (W.Va.) High forward Patrick Patterson and Bellaire (Texas) guard Jai Lucas were being heavily recruited by Smith before his departure.

Both players said they're still considering Kentucky at last week's McDonald's All-American game, but would wait until the Wildcats hired a new coach before making any decisions.

Whoever Barnhart hires will have to stabilize a program that's struggled -- by its lofty standards -- over the last few years.

Kentucky hasn't made it to the Final Four since winning the national championship in 1998, the longest drought between national semifinal appearances in school history. The Wildcats went 22-12 this season, losing to Kansas in the second round of the NCAA tournament and have lost at least 10 games in four of their last eight seasons.

Smith's departure opened the door for center Randolph Morris, who signed a free-agent contract with the NBA's New York Knicks the day after Smith left for Minnesota. Morris was eligible to sign with an NBA team under a rule in the Collective Bargaining Agreement that made him a free agent when he wasn't selected during the 2005 NBA Draft.

[IcemanCometh]

aggy guarantees are funny, wheres the press conference?

[johngateswhiteley]

t.u. being A&M's bitch is funny...

[Kermit]

t.u. being A&M's bitch is funny...
:lol X 1,000,000. when has Texas ever been aggies bitch? you live in another dimension.

[zekes]

through 2015?...i thought it was through 2012.

through april 5, 2007. do i even need to say pooooooor aggggggies?

[Willinsa]

Ouch

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Damn, he left us for the best gig in college hoops. I can't blame the sips for being happy, Barnes was going to be Billy's bitch.

[Kevin Blackistone]

I wouldn't call Kentucky the best gig in college hoops. I'd rather coach UNC, personally. So what is the state of AM hoops now? Who do they go after? Possibly a mid-major?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Short list for the Ags:

Fox (Nevada coach)
Tim Floyd (USC)
Few (Gonzaga)
? One other I can't remember
Arrow (TAMU-CC)

[IcemanCometh]

Short list for the Ags:
Pat Riley
John Wooden
Adolph Rupp

[johngateswhiteley]

Short list for the Ags:

Fox (Nevada coach)
Tim Floyd (USC)
Few (Gonzaga)
? One other I can't remember
Arrow (TAMU-CC)

the only coach i would want on that list is Few, who is awesome, cause, obviously, i like Floyd where he is. plus, Floyd isn't leaving SC for anyone, imo.

but this is all irrelevant as Gillispie isn't going anywhere...

[Dre_7]

According to ESPNs bottom line, Kentucky has just made Gillispie their new coach.

[samikeyp]

Dre is, as usual, right on.

They are announcing it as breaking news.

[TheTruth]

Ouch, wonder what that does with that big boy blue chipper they had signed. He gonna follow Gillispie?

[Kermit]

the only coach i would want on that list is Few, who is awesome, cause, obviously, i like Floyd where he is. plus, Floyd isn't leaving SC for anyone, imo.

but this is all irrelevant as Gillispie isn't going anywhere...
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

this is hilarious.

[MajorMike]

Floyd coming to atm would be a step down. You could argue Few coming to atm would be as well.

[Doug Collins]

We should go hard after Pat Summit lol. Back to mediocrity for us, it was fun while it lasted.

[Doug Collins]

Short list for the Ags:

Fox (Nevada coach)
Tim Floyd (USC)
Few (Gonzaga)
? One other I can't remember
Arrow (TAMU-CC)


Anthony Grant VCU recruited all those Florida players, maybe we could get him for 3 years too...

[Mr. Body]

Back to 0-14 seasons for TAMU or whatever it was. It was fun while it lasted. Don't expect any coaches to bang down the door and expect DeAndre Jordan to be freed to go elsewhere, follow Gillispie, whatever.

Ouch.

[50 cent]

Fuck. Can't blame BCG as UK is the pinnacle, but this sucks.

I'm sure Byrne will make a good hire and with all the improvements they have made to Reed and the new practice facility that is going to be built, A&M is certainly more attractive than it was prior to Billy coming.

[Jimcs50]

Go get PJ!!!!

[Doug Collins]

Go get PJ!!!!


How much does PJ get paid as a head ast.? I dont think he would leave the Spurs to coach A&M he still wants an NBA job even though he's missed the last two seasons.

I say we hire Chris Walker...

[IcemanCometh]

ha ha

[2centsworth]

Go get PJ!!!!
no offense but taking the A&M job is a huge risk, but if PJ wanted that job I bet he could get it.

[romsho]

Short list for the Ags:

Fox (Nevada coach)
Tim Floyd (USC)
Few (Gonzaga)
? One other I can't remember
Arrow (TAMU-CC)

Go after Ronnie Arrow. He is a proven winner, just needs a shot at that level. Bring him in.

[RonMexico]

Floyd coming to atm would be a step down. You could argue Few coming to atm would be as well.

You're a gigantic idiot. You also probably think people in Jesus' time used dinosaurs to plow the fields. Thanks for proving at least there are still a few flaws in natural selection.

[leemajors]

You're a gigantic idiot. You also probably think people in Jesus' time used dinosaurs to plow the fields. Thanks for proving at least there are still a few flaws in natural selection.

step off the ledge, son.

[leroyjenkins]

You're a gigantic idiot. You also probably think people in Jesus' time used dinosaurs to plow the fields. Thanks for proving at least there are still a few flaws in natural selection.

:lol

[Willinsa]

the only coach i would want on that list is Few, who is awesome, cause, obviously, i like Floyd where he is. plus, Floyd isn't leaving SC for anyone, imo.

but this is all irrelevant as Gillispie isn't going anywhere...

Says the idiot with the guy on his sig.

[MajorMike]

You're a gigantic idiot. You also probably think people in Jesus' time used dinosaurs to plow the fields. Thanks for proving at least there are still a few flaws in natural selection.


Don't be swole because the suns got their butts handed to them last night.

And you lost your coach.

Don't even make me comapre the Zags basketball history to atm's; you won't like it.

Or SC's recruiting classes...

[mookie2001]

no no aggy should get tim floyd!

[Doug Collins]

Dean Smith time

[ShoogarBear]

Signed a contract extension through 2015 and will make 1.75 miilion next year.

:elephantThe great ones never lose their touch.

[mookie2001]

I can't blame the sips for being happy, Barnes was going to be Billy's bitch.let me tell you every sip in austin was joyful with glee, you could just tell everyone had a bounce in their step, smiles from ear to ear, we finally had some confidence in our basketball team, it was one of the greatest sipdays of all time, light the tower!

[mookie2001]

by inked jim meant the contract was printed in ink

[leemajors]

The great ones never lose their touch.
:lol

[Kevin Blackistone]

That's crazy stuff. What would be even crazier is if Billy goes to Kentucky and never reaches a final four. That would be nuts.

[BeerIsGood!]

let me tell you every sip in austin was joyful with glee, you could just tell everyone had a bounce in their step, smiles from ear to ear, we finally had some confidence in our basketball team, it was one of the greatest sipdays of all time, light the tower!

I think we should reserve a moment of silence for the Aggie basketball team.

:sleep :sleep :sleep :sleep :sleep





Ok, that's all.

[Doug Collins]

I think we should reserve a moment of silence for the Aggie basketball team.

:sleep :sleep :sleep :sleep :sleep





Ok, that's all.

At least we have football... :rolleyes :spin :smokin :downspin:

Life Over.

[leroyjenkins]

At least we have football... :rolleyes :spin :smokin :downspin:

Life Over.


Atleast we have womens soccer :bang

[Jimcs50]

The great ones never lose their touch.


:smokin


I am that good.


If you notice, I have Dallas about as jinxed as possible for this year.


:)

[RonMexico]

Don't be swole because the suns got their butts handed to them last night.

And you lost your coach.

Don't even make me comapre the Zags basketball history to atm's; you won't like it.

Or SC's recruiting classes...

Hahahaha - coming from the guy whose fav. school needs to bring back a drunk-driver to "right the ship" after one disappointing season.

[mookie2001]

isnt billy gillespie a drunk driver too?

[ShoogarBear]

isnt billy gillespie a drunk driver too?In Kentucky, I believe that's mandatory to get your license.

[mardigan]

Well, heres to 3 good years of A@M basketball :toast

[Cant_Be_Faded]

lololololololololl omg this is horrible for ag

[gtownspur]

They could get larry brown

[RonMexico]

isnt billy gillespie a drunk driver too?

He's had two alcohol-related traffic stops, but he has not received the Sutton/Musselman fate.

[mookie2001]

well if you or I had a alcohol related traffic stop, theres no fucking way we would get out of 1 of them without a dwi

[RonMexico]

I agree. By neither one of us could smooth-talk our ways into the head coaching job at Kentucky, either.

[Brutalis]

Again, I will offer my services for Texas A&M Aggies Basketball to be their head coach for one season at a cheap price of 250K. If I do not get us to the tourny you can fire me and I will take my money and leave peacefully.