a conversation with gib
By Jeff
i spent more than an hour last night talking to and getting to know Coach Arnold. It was my first time to meet Gib, and I really appreciate that in the middle of all he is doing recruiting wise, etc, he took the time to meet.
To be fair, much of what we discussed has to remain " off the record" for now. We discussed his recruiting philosophies, the status of recruiting, assistant coaches, scheduling, returning players, and the list goes on and on. It is obvious to me that he is trying very hard to " get up to speed" on the history of UH Basketball, and what folks in the community believe is necessary to have a successful program. He asked many thoughtful questions, and listened intensely.
We candidly discussed some of the " controversy" surrounding his selection, and the need to reach out to those who might have wanted another applicant. We agreed that for the program to move forward, it is important that all fans of UH basketball feel that they are part of the program.
What was particularly impressive to me is how much time Gib is spending trying to meet those in the community who can assist him in understanding what lies ahead. There is much rebuilding to be done, and sometimes fans don't have the patience to wait. Also, there are special challenges to coaching basketball at UH, and Gib is learning about those and seeking solutions .
As readers of this blog know, i had questions about Gib and his selection. But I must say that last nite went a long way to answering those and I am very confident that the right choice was made. Will I always agree with everything that Gib does. Probably not. Does that matter? Of course not. But take the time to get know the new Coach. You, like me, will come away impressed.
Hoops Talk
April 16th, 2010 at 10:27 am
Jeff, Thanks for the report. If you like Gib, alot of people will like Gib. Glenn from Waikele
April 16th, 2010 at 11:43 am
Jeff, I know I have been somewhat harsh in the past about some of your blogs. After reading your blogs over the last 10 days, I have a better appreciation for your comments and how you are indeed trying to be from an impartial standpoint regarding UH basketball. I am glad you were able to meet Coach Arnold and have a lengthy discussion. I am looking forward to reading more, of your blog and also hearing more once you are able to provide your "on the record" comments. Keep up the good work!
April 16th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Based on all the activity that is taking place
with Coach Arnold, I presently have a sense of positive anticipation for the upcoming season.
He has been chosen to give the program a fresh start, so let's give our support to the new leaders
of the program. Let's Go Bows!
April 17th, 2010 at 3:26 pm
First, thank you for answering my question about the legality of the NBA not accepting college freshmen. It was actually a great answer and I apologize for my impatience.
Second, what I like about Gib is that he sees the value of not stocking a class with recruits, only to leave the cupboard bare when a particular class graduates.
So why did UH football sign three freshmen QBs and redshirt them all in the same year? No make sense.
We all have to give Gib a chance. What other choice do we have?
April 23rd, 2010 at 2:05 am
First, thank you for answering my question about the legality of the NBA not accepting college freshmen. It was actually a great answer and I apologize for my impatience.
Second, what I like about Gib is that he sees the value of not stocking a class with recruits, only to leave the cupboard bare when a particular class graduates.
So why did UH football sign three freshmen QBs and redshirt them all in the same year? No make sense.
We all have to give Gib a chance. What other choice do we have?
April 24th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Jeff, I know I have been somewhat harsh in the past about some of your blogs. After reading your blogs over the last 10 days, I have a better appreciation for your comments and how you are indeed trying to be from an impartial standpoint regarding UH basketball. I am glad you were able to meet Coach Arnold and have a lengthy discussion. I am looking forward to reading more, of your blog and also hearing more once you are able to provide your "on the record" comments. Keep up the good work!
April 24th, 2010 at 1:47 pm
Jeff, Thanks for the report. If you like Gib, alot of people will like Gib. Glenn from Waikele
April 25th, 2010 at 12:36 am
Jeff, I know I have been somewhat harsh in the past about some of your blogs. After reading your blogs over the last 10 days, I have a better appreciation for your comments and how you are indeed trying to be from an impartial standpoint regarding UH basketball. I am glad you were able to meet Coach Arnold and have a lengthy discussion. I am looking forward to reading more, of your blog and also hearing more once you are able to provide your "on the record" comments. Keep up the good work!
April 25th, 2010 at 4:35 am
Jeff, Thanks for the report. If you like Gib, alot of people will like Gib. Glenn from Waikele
April 25th, 2010 at 5:56 am
Based on all the activity that is taking place
with Coach Arnold, I presently have a sense of positive anticipation for the upcoming season.
He has been chosen to give the program a fresh start, so let's give our support to the new leaders
of the program. Let's Go Bows!
April 25th, 2010 at 2:11 pm
First, thank you for answering my question about the legality of the NBA not accepting college freshmen. It was actually a great answer and I apologize for my impatience.
Second, what I like about Gib is that he sees the value of not stocking a class with recruits, only to leave the cupboard bare when a particular class graduates.
So why did UH football sign three freshmen QBs and redshirt them all in the same year? No make sense.
We all have to give Gib a chance. What other choice do we have?
April 25th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
First, thank you for answering my question about the legality of the NBA not accepting college freshmen. It was actually a great answer and I apologize for my impatience.
Second, what I like about Gib is that he sees the value of not stocking a class with recruits, only to leave the cupboard bare when a particular class graduates.
So why did UH football sign three freshmen QBs and redshirt them all in the same year? No make sense.
We all have to give Gib a chance. What other choice do we have?
April 26th, 2010 at 2:00 pm
Jeff, I know I have been somewhat harsh in the past about some of your blogs. After reading your blogs over the last 10 days, I have a better appreciation for your comments and how you are indeed trying to be from an impartial standpoint regarding UH basketball. I am glad you were able to meet Coach Arnold and have a lengthy discussion. I am looking forward to reading more, of your blog and also hearing more once you are able to provide your "on the record" comments. Keep up the good work!
April 27th, 2010 at 12:39 am
Jeff, I know I have been somewhat harsh in the past about some of your blogs. After reading your blogs over the last 10 days, I have a better appreciation for your comments and how you are indeed trying to be from an impartial standpoint regarding UH basketball. I am glad you were able to meet Coach Arnold and have a lengthy discussion. I am looking forward to reading more, of your blog and also hearing more once you are able to provide your "on the record" comments. Keep up the good work!
April 27th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Jeff, Thanks for the report. If you like Gib, alot of people will like Gib. Glenn from Waikele
April 27th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Jeff, I know I have been somewhat harsh in the past about some of your blogs. After reading your blogs over the last 10 days, I have a better appreciation for your comments and how you are indeed trying to be from an impartial standpoint regarding UH basketball. I am glad you were able to meet Coach Arnold and have a lengthy discussion. I am looking forward to reading more, of your blog and also hearing more once you are able to provide your "on the record" comments. Keep up the good work!
April 27th, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Jeff, I know I have been somewhat harsh in the past about some of your blogs. After reading your blogs over the last 10 days, I have a better appreciation for your comments and how you are indeed trying to be from an impartial standpoint regarding UH basketball. I am glad you were able to meet Coach Arnold and have a lengthy discussion. I am looking forward to reading more, of your blog and also hearing more once you are able to provide your "on the record" comments. Keep up the good work!