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Rex Interviews at MERCER?!? (UPDATE: he's gone)

Jab979 said

I give you 3 reasons why he would leave….money, money, and more money.

He doesn't need it but when you go to an easier conference with a much higher chance at making the NCAA tournament each year and a 35% raise you'd be crazy not to take it.

I'm disappointed in Rex more then I am angry I can't say I blame him if the money amount is true.

I'd rather let Angelos go then Rex. He wants out so badly just get rid of him already

I said something a week or two ago hoping he wouldnt leave for better money somewhere else.  Never would have thought it would be at a program thats a step down from FAU.  This all just baffles me. I cant wait to hear reasoning behind all of this mess.  I agree with you Jab about letting Angelos go. Hes gonna leave the first shot he gets. 
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Angelos is the cause of a lot of problems. I hope he reads this too. Just leave already you've worn out your welcome here. Most AD's stick by their athletics whether they're good or just beginning. You'll never see Angelo's at a softball game or even a BBall game. He shows up when we're winning you're the AD where were you all season?

I say fire him already and offer the job to Cooney. I bet we see better results with him in there then with Angelos

My two favorite teams are FAU, and who ever is beating FIU!
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FAUtuba said

I doubt current players will bail. Some of them had conflicts with his personality. Big conflicts too… to the point one of them threw a chair across the locker room during halftime and had to be restrained.

Would that someone be Paul Graham?
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So… When is the school going to give us official news about this.


Somebody needs to go down to Publix and find out whats going on with the basketball team. 
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Jab979 said

Angelos is the cause of a lot of problems. I hope he reads this too. Just leave already you've worn out your welcome here. Most AD's stick by their athletics whether they're good or just beginning. You'll never see Angelo's at a softball game or even a BBall game. He shows up when we're winning you're the AD where were you all season?

I say fire him already and offer the job to Cooney. I bet we see better results with him in there then with Angelos

I've seen him at basketball games, unless by bball you meant baseball. It could go either way.
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I mean basketball. I saw him at 1 basketball game when he had to present a check to some company that was the only time he was there.


Here's the latest per Ted Hutton:

"It's about my bed time, and as of right now, Walters is still the FAU coach.

From what I have heard, he was offered the job but has not accepted yet, and may not accept it.

As noted earlier, the Macon posting was carefully worded since what appeared like a done deal was not actually done.

I don't like to go out on a limb, but I am going to take a guess here and say odds are 65-35 that T-Rex stays at FAU. Just a hunch, and it is only because the move to Mercer does not make a lot of sense given the facts.

Kids are in school down here, in-laws live down here, has built a decent team that, given talent some of the top teams are losing, can compete in the Belt next season…"

My two favorite teams are FAU, and who ever is beating FIU!
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Never found the right chemistry or combinations with this team….Ath.Dept. was very upset with how he handled the Paul Graham situation…Players did not like playing for him though most respected him. If he bolts Balado is the perfect fit. Don't need another big name that doesnt need FAU.
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Interesting stuff!!

I'll reserve any opinion till it becomes official on what Rex is doing & I am a bit surprised with the news of Rex possibly leaving FAU, especially for Mercer.

We'll know soon enough.

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ok, here we go, after hearing all the rumors and having my phone light up like a christmas tree (or haunakah bush for my jewish brothers), this is my take

A.  Not offical yet

B.  Eh, Mercer……well the talent pool is a bit worse and as JAB stated before he would have a chance to get into the tourney a little bit more, BUT in all reality with the exception of MTSU, i dont think the BELT will be much of a challenge next year.  USA and WKU both lose some seniors and Troy was shakey this year.  WE return CLOS and Graham, and i hope Sammy can turn it on (this should be saved for another thread)

C.  If it is money and i was offered a 35% raise i hate to say it but i would leave too, i understand the man is making money from the NBA but the way the economy is right now i would leave too, just to make sure i can support my family, plus cost of living is a lot less in GA.

D.  IF and IF, this happends we need to get a coach in that is in love with FAU not BASKETBALL, while a dual type of love will help.  Everyone has to start from somewhere and we need someone that is fresh, loves the school, and wants to build a future here….not use us as a stepping stone.

THAT BEING SAID, and i would love to have bobby knight as a coach, but i think we have to go with MIKE BALADO for coach……….
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ohh yah and as for the momentum of the fans…..specfically the Sexy's and Rowdy's

this is the starting point…..were not going anywhere……..

MIKE BALADO FOR COACH!!!!!!!


Ballin' Balado's have already been around for one game…….

and the Brawlin' Balado's are right behind them!!!!

(atleast this is if Rex leaves the team!)
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