You're right, he has paid his dues. This is far from a bad hire for them, IMO, and should re-energize their fan base. I have to believe Big John had a lot to do with this hire, and if nothing else, it will allow him to continue to exert great influence over the program.Patrick has paid his dues and earned a chance to be a HC. I think he wanted it in the NBA, but for some reason that I do not understand, he never seemed to get a real opportunity at that level. The NBA seems to still have prejudice against large black dudes in coaching and management. You would think that would be in the past.
I have mixed feelings about Patrick. As a Cuse fan he was hated enemy #1. As a Knick fan, he was the man, and probably would have earned multiple titles if not for MJ.
All in all, regardless of team affiliations there is no denying Patrick's work ethic, tenacity, and toughness.
He deserves this opportunity, and I hope he does well, so that when we beat up on his GTown teams it will mean something.
Who wouldn't love to be recruited by Patrick Ewing
As a Knick fan, he was the man, and probably would have earned multiple titles if not for MJ.
Well, if not the largest probably the most intimidating. Can you just see Frank giving him the mouth that he gave to Jimmy ???Random thought: is Ewing the largest coach in NCAA history?
Huggins may be, Majerus used to be.Random thought: is Ewing the largest coach in NCAA history?
Look I don't know who was ultimately responsible for that, but they are genius.Patrick Chewing
In fairness, he did have two years sans-MJ in 1994 and 1995 in the prime of his career to get it done and they came up short.
I know this won't necessarily be popular on here -- but I grew up a Knicks fan -- a huge Knicks fan -- especially mid/late 80s - 90s. Needless to say I am a Patrick Ewing fan who is disgusted that the Knicks couldn't bring him back in some capacity. I am very happy for him.
Patrick has paid his dues and earned a chance to be a HC ...
... All in all, regardless of team affiliations there is no denying Patrick's work ethic, tenacity, and toughness.
He deserves this opportunity, and I hope he does well, so that when we beat up on his GTown teams it will mean something.