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What ex player would you like as GM?

Discussion in 'Nuttin but Net' started by JBSouthpaw, Apr 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM.

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  1. Apr 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM #1
    JBSouthpaw

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    "Professional athletes recently named assistant GMs at their alma mater include:
    Steph Curry, Asst. GM, Davidson College
    Trae Young, Asst. GM, University of Oklahoma
    Terance Mann, Asst. GM, Florida St.
    Maxx Crosby now becomes the first active NFL player to be named assistant GM of his alma mater."

    Who would you want for Gator Basketball?

    I think I'd like Patric Young

     
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  2. Apr 15, 2025 at 5:08 AM #2
    GatorPlanet

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    What happened to Trae Young's pro career?

    I'd think Matt Bonner, with his IQ of 227, would make a good GM. Patrick Young and Al Horford would be good candidates too. But I have no idea what role a GM would play in an athletic department. Isn't that what the AD is supposed to be? Would the GM usurp duties the head coach should be responsible for?

    This is something that has always irked me about the NBA. The front office makes all these personnel decisions and then tells the coach, "Here's your team... now go win all your games." But when all the games aren't won, the coach gets the blame for the front office's bad choices, and gets canned. The front office guys have a good laugh at the country club and then hire another soon-to-be-canned head coach.
     
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  3. Apr 15, 2025 at 6:07 AM #3
    gatorranger7

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    They should be functionally excellent, as students and in their career, to give credibility to their actions.
    They should have a history of passion for U of F.
    Very deep emotional maturity to sift through the volume of sources of information.
    Highly trustworthy.

    Patric Young, Vernell Brown, Chris Doering, Matt Bonner all come to mind.
     
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  4. Apr 15, 2025 at 7:18 AM #4
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  5. Apr 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM #5
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    These are just titles for recruiting clout IMO. I don't think these guys are doing much in these roles.
     
  6. Apr 15, 2025 at 11:19 AM #6
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    But imagine the possibility of a great GM, some of the names we have floated...
     
  7. Apr 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM #7
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    Trae Young’s pro career is going strong.
     
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  8. Apr 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM #8
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    UD - he embodies the best qualities of being a team player.
     
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  9. Apr 15, 2025 at 3:51 PM #9
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    So, we want to have a GM that is passionate for UF and has both the notoriety for recruiting and the skill to do a good job? Hmm...

    How about Vernell Brown Jr? He is doing something similar, just as a pro's assistant. I am sure he can still assist AR.
     
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  10. Apr 15, 2025 at 4:02 PM #10
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    See Post #3: We think alike.

    That should trouble you.
     
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  11. Apr 15, 2025 at 5:57 PM #11
    UFDelt1

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    As long as he ain’t still a Cane fan…
     
  12. Apr 15, 2025 at 6:03 PM #12
    UFDelt1

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    Terrence Mann lol. Like anyone knows who he is. FSU is pathetic…
     
  13. Apr 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM #13
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    Horford would seem the most logical for a number of reasons
     
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  14. Apr 15, 2025 at 7:20 PM #14
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    He has an entire company now. He’s much bigger than just AR.
     
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  15. Apr 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM #15
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    Didn't he write The Boat Rocker?
     
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    Trae Young is literally playing as I write this, for the Atlanta Hawks
     
  17. Apr 16, 2025 at 8:09 AM #17
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  18. Apr 16, 2025 at 9:10 AM #18
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    Ran played at UF
    Played in the NFL
    Has been a scout, executive and a GM in the pros.
    He has the resume, the contacts and the blue and orange pedigree
     
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  19. Apr 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM #19
    JBSouthpaw

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    I was thinking more in the lines for the basketball program.

    Who is our Trae or Steph that we'd use?
    Maybe Mike Miller if he wasn't an agent??
     
  20. Apr 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM #20
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    Oh
    Yeah that makes since
    Maybe Donnie Jones?
     
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