Live chat: John Hunt talks Beavers baseball, basketball at noon
Tuesday February 26, 2013
11:59
The Oregonian: 
Hello and welcome. We've launched the chat, and while we're waiting for John, jump in with your questions. ...
Tuesday February 26, 2013 11:59 The Oregonian
12:01
John Hunt: 
Made it! Hey, I saw three bald eagles on the drive down to Corvallis today.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:01 John Hunt
12:01
[Comment From FmFm: ] 
How concerned is Bobby D about coach Robinson hurling F bombs in a half empty coliseum ? Seems this hurts our public perception.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:01 Fm
12:03
John Hunt: 
Nobody is naive enough to think that coaches won't drop the F-sharp from time to time, but when you're losing, you don't want any more negatives, that's for sure.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:03 John Hunt
12:03
[Comment From ToddTodd: ] 
What is the latest word on Wetzler? Will he be available this weekend? How serious is the injury?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:03 Todd
12:04
John Hunt: 
Wetzler will be available this weekend, but the Beavers have neither the need nor the desire to push him. He's not going to start Friday night, but look for him to get some innings in.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:04 John Hunt
12:04
The Oregonian: 
Fans drop a few F-bombs now and then, as well. Hey, so do the journalists. ...
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:04 The Oregonian
12:04
[Comment From marcodgmarcodg: ] 
I don't want excuses, but how much has the loss of Brandt and Gomis hurt?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:04 marcodg
12:04
John Hunt: 
I've never heard any journalists use salty language - what's that about?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:04 John Hunt
12:05
The Oregonian: 
Ach, John. With the comedy gold. How are the knees? Want to let us know why they are sore?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:05 The Oregonian
12:06
John Hunt: 
I played in a parents vs. kids basketball game last night - first meaningful action in about 10 years. So I'm under the influence of Advil as I type.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:06 John Hunt
12:07
The Oregonian: 
Are you as injured as Brandt and Gomis? What's their status?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:07 The Oregonian
12:07
[Comment From FmFm: ] 
Brandt and Gomis??? Seems like Casey could use Wetzler, Starr, Fry and Barnes as excuses.... But he doesn't ... He just wins
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:07 Fm
12:08
John Hunt: 
Brandt and Gomis - It has hurt. Brandt spaces the floor on offense, does dirty work on defense and was coming into his own as a rebounder. Gomis, of course, is still kind of unknown commodity, so you can't really use that as an excuse at all. Heck, teams lose players all the time, but that's no excuse to go 3-12.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:08 John Hunt
12:08
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Hypothetically if the beavers fire Robinson, how would that affect the moral of the players? Recruits?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:08 Guest
12:08
John Hunt: 
You're right, Fm. Next man up and all that.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:08 John Hunt
12:10
The Oregonian: 
Bring on the questions, y'all. ...
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:10 The Oregonian
12:11
John Hunt: 
When you're evaluating a coach, you have to look at the recruiting. Do Robinson's charisma and connections translate into top recruits? I don't know. The morale? It would hurt. Despite the dud the Beavers turned in against Stanford, the Beavers have not quit on Robinson - they certainly didn't against Cal. And Mike Montgomery was complimentary of that after the game. (Monty doesn't blow smoke, either.)
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:11 John Hunt
12:11
[Comment From FmFm: ] 
One last question before I go... What are you hearing about Craig's incoming class? Will they help at all. Will they be better than Olaf etc? Thanks
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:11 Fm
12:13
John Hunt: 
In N'Diaye, they have a guy who, well, should be about what the Huskies' N'Diaye is (no relation). Hallice Cooke is the intriguing one. If he can play point - we know he can shoot - then the Beavers could have some success next season, especially with Brandt, Gomis, Collier, Moreland, N'Diaye on the front line.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:13 John Hunt
12:13
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
How difficult is it to attract Pac-12 quality players to Corvallis?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:13 Guest
12:14
John Hunt: 
You know, a few years ago, people were talking about the difficulty of attracting top football talent to Eugene.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:14 John Hunt
12:15
John Hunt: 
And the new TV contract only helps recruiting all across the Pac-12.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:15 John Hunt
12:15
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Any news on the mystery that is morris-walker stealing a $25 t-shirt from the bookstore?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:15 Guest
12:16
John Hunt: 
Not sure there's any mystery. The kid got caught leaving with a T-shirt he didn't pay for. Looks like the one-game suspension is the team punishment there.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:16 John Hunt
12:16
[Comment From marcodgmarcodg: ] 
Is it my imagination or are Casey's boys scoring more runs this year? Seems like the last few years OSU relied on pitching, defense and some timely hitting. This year it looks like there is some muscle. Is that your take?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:16 marcodg
12:19
John Hunt: 
It's easy to get excited about this team. Not only is the pitching putting up unreal numbers, but they have good hitters returning, Danny Hayes is healthy, so is Kavin Keyes. Andy Peterson is doing things well offensively and defensively at 2B. And Ryan Barnes should be back soon. The young bats, Clark and Casper, have a lot of potential.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:19 John Hunt
12:19
[Comment From JakeJake: ] 
Do the beavs have any shot at winning the pac-12 tourney? What's the lowest seed that has ever stolen the show? That's about our only hope now... ugh, CBI.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:19 Jake
12:19
The Oregonian: 
And this, a baseball comment.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:19 The Oregonian
12:19
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I agree with marcodg, they are more aggressive on the base paths with Jenkins as third base coach.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:19 Guest
12:22
John Hunt: 
Hmm, is this still working?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:22 John Hunt
12:22
The Oregonian: 
Yes. What's up? Any chance Beavs can win the Pac-12 tourney is the last question up. ...
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:22 The Oregonian
12:23
[Comment From FanFan: ] 
Pretty much says it all about interest in Beaver Basketball, doesnt it ?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:23 Fan
12:23
John Hunt: 
Weird - I can't get that to post on my classic console. Let me try this again ...
No chance.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:23 John Hunt
12:24
John Hunt: 
There's always a chance, but ... not really
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:24 John Hunt
12:24
The Oregonian: 
And fan, I think it's more an internet problem. Can't blame the Beavers men's basketball team for internet problems.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:24 The Oregonian
12:24
The Oregonian: 
I'm on classic, too.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:24 The Oregonian
12:25
[Comment From FanFan: ] 
I,m getting thru OK. No one here,man
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:25 Fan
12:25
[Comment From JTJT: ] 
I thought it was great that we honored Joe Burton with the blue uni's for his last home game. Any word on if they're keeping the N7 game for years to come?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:25 JT
12:27
John Hunt: 
I'm going to tell DeCarolis about this Internet connection.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:27 John Hunt
12:27
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Any chance that Robinson reworks his staff. I ask this because of two observations: 1) I see players not getting any better, making the same dumb mistakes year after year, 2) I don't think Robinson is going anywhere due to his large contract.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:27 Guest
12:27
The Oregonian: 
Couple questions waiting for your wisdom: N7 game and Robinson and his staff. ...
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:27 The Oregonian
12:28
[Comment From FanFan: ] 
It's like watching a Beaver home game with 2-3,000 in attendence.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:28 Fan
12:28
The Oregonian: 
With fewer F-bombs.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:28 The Oregonian
12:28
The Oregonian: 
If John is working in the media room in the basement of Gill, that's why he's having connection problems. It's sloooooow.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:28 The Oregonian
12:29
The Oregonian: 
In fact, I think he's quit out of the chat, then signed on again in the small hope the connection is better the second time around. We'll see.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:29 The Oregonian
12:29
[Comment From AAAA: ] 
F###
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:29 AA
12:29
The Oregonian: 
Well-played, my friend.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:29 The Oregonian
12:29
The Oregonian: 
Y'all are in a saucy mood today.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:29 The Oregonian
12:30
The Oregonian: 
If you were De Carolis, would you give Robinson more time?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:30 The Oregonian
12:30
The Oregonian: 
I know about the contract. What if that were not a factor?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:30 The Oregonian
12:31
[Comment From JTJT: ] 
He aught to head on over to Kelly Engineering... lots of computer guys to help sort out the problems.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:31 JT
12:31
[Comment From AAAA: ] 
I think he's got no choice due to the contract.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:31 AA
12:31
John Hunt: 
Ok, I relaunched my classic console. This work?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:31 John Hunt
12:31
The Oregonian: 
Take the contract out of the equation. And yes, John, you're on. ...
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:31 The Oregonian
12:31
John Hunt: 
Woo hoo!
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:31 John Hunt
12:31
John Hunt: 
Robinson is an official ambassador for Nike's N7 program, so I would expect the blue unis to stick around after Burton leaves, yes.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:31 John Hunt
12:31
The Oregonian: 
Cool.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:31 The Oregonian
12:31
[Comment From AAAA: ] 
Also, he's gets a mini-pass because of the injuries.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:31 AA
12:31
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
I think Robinson gets next year, but it should be NCAA tourney or he is gone.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:31 Guest
12:32
The Oregonian: 
Are there any new guys coming in next season who could help right away?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:32 The Oregonian
12:32
John Hunt: 
You're right, Guest - there will be pressure to win next year. Obviously the contract plays a role in that.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:32 John Hunt
12:33
[Comment From JTJT: ] 
I would fire him and go steal a Kaleb Canales from the blazers, lol. No chance of that happening though. I bet you could put Mike Riley on double duty as head coach of the bball team and he would produce more wins. Did you see Obum's dunk?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:33 JT
12:33
John Hunt: 
The hope is that Cooke comes in and makes an impact. Obviously Gomis should be ready, having been around for a couple years but just unable to play.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:33 John Hunt
12:33
The Oregonian: 
Spot-on regarding Canales. I've spent a lot of time with him and he's great.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:33 The Oregonian
12:33
The Oregonian: 
But he won't leave the Blazers, you're right.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:33 The Oregonian
12:34
John Hunt: 
Obum had a nice dunk - hey, he could play hoops and it wouldn't burn a scholarship.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:34 John Hunt
12:34
The Oregonian: 
So, let me get this straight: Boom is a legit jumper in track, has a nice dunk in basketball, but he's on a football scholarship playing a sport where he's not that great?

Wait. What?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:34 The Oregonian
12:35
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
He still makes alot of coaching mistakes. His players are taking shots in low percentage areas of the court, and he is outcoached by other teams. Its an experience issue.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:35 Guest
12:35
The Oregonian: 
Kaleb or Craig?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:35 The Oregonian
12:35
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Living here in Albuquerque, I would take a long look at Alford's right hand man, Craig Neal.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:35 Guest
12:35
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Craig
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:35 Guest
12:35
The Oregonian: 
Gotcha.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:35 The Oregonian
12:35
John Hunt: 
Noodles?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:35 John Hunt
12:35
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 
Noodles is right!
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:35 Guest
12:36
John Hunt: 
Always liked Noodles.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:36 John Hunt
12:36
The Oregonian: 
All right. More questions? Now that John has this internet thingy figured out. ...
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:36 The Oregonian
12:36
John Hunt: 
Next thing I'm gonna join that hot new app, Facebooks.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:36 John Hunt
12:37
[Comment From AAAA: ] 
One way to get the experience is hire in an assistant. Any chance that will happen?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:37 AA
12:37
The Oregonian: 
John, you are comedy gold!
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:37 The Oregonian
12:37
John Hunt: 
Yes, there is a chance, as Oregon did when it brought in Dunlap to join Ernie's staff a few years ago.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:37 John Hunt
12:38
The Oregonian: 
How'd that work for everyone?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:38 The Oregonian
12:38
John Hunt: 
Thanks everybody!
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:38 John Hunt
12:38
[Comment From AAAA: ] 
Does Robinson have the personality traits that would allow that to be successful?
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:38 AA
12:39
The Oregonian: 
That's the last one, John. And then, we'll say goodbye.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:39 The Oregonian
12:40
[Comment From JuneauJimJuneauJim: ] 
Bring Nolan Richardson in for a year!!!
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:40 JuneauJim
12:41
The Oregonian: 
Boooo. Yes, he's a hall of famer, but he was a whiner at Arkansas.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:41 The Oregonian
12:42
The Oregonian: 
So, AA, John may already have left the chat.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:42 The Oregonian
12:43
[Comment From JuneauJimJuneauJim: ] 
Don't you mean winner? I'd like to see something approaching 40 minutes of hell instead of 40 minutes of 'hi, how are you?'
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:43 JuneauJim
12:43
The Oregonian: 
Agreed. And, as John has left, we'll say goodbye. Thanks, y'all.
Tuesday February 26, 2013 12:43 The Oregonian
12:43
 

 
 
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