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Audio: Rick Majerus explains his rule on kids who want to transfer: ‘I give them a hug and wish them well’

Monday, June 25th, 2012

Wisconsin’s Bo Ryan took some heat a few months ago with the way he handled a player who wanted to transfer out of his program. In light of that situation, listen below to hear Rick Majerus, head coach at St. Louis University, talk about his general rule for kids who want to transfer out of his program and if he puts any restrictions on where they can go. Please listen:

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CAPTION: Rick Majerus explains his rule on kids who want to transfer: 'I give them a hug and wish them well'

For the full interview with Rick Majerus listen to Episode 160 on 110SportsPodcast.com. He discusses his team’s successful run last season and what the future holds, the NCAA’s new deregulation of contact coaches can have with recruits, if he still lives in a hotel and how much longer he wants to coach for. Plus, he offers a thought on the upcoming NBA Draft and what it was like coaching Team USA back in the 90′s.

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Rick Majerus says new NCAA deregulation of contact rules hurts smaller schools

Friday, June 22nd, 2012

Related Audio: Rick Majerus talks about new NCAA measure

The NCAA made a somewhat interesting decision last week to deregulate how much coaches can contact prospective recruits. The new rule allows coaches to text, call or send messages through social media unlimited amounts of time after the person has completed their sophomore year of high school. On paper, it sounds like a pretty good idea. You also have to wonder if this could be the start of more rules being altered looking forward.

Rick Majerus, St. Louis University head basketball coach, thinks this new measure favors bigger schools. He references (above in the audio clip – full interview at 110SportsPodcast.com) schools like UCLA or Duke being able to capitalize on this more effectively because they have larger staffs and more resources. Also, he believes top recruits may find themselves now inundated with coaches wanting to talk and maximize the time to develop a relationship.

It has been very rare for the NCAA to move in this direction where they have actually deregulated something and at least in many people’s mind made something more simple to follow. Overall, I like the new measure for two reasons: there was no real way to regulate it before and now it is an easier concept to follow for all involved.

There is plenty more they could “deregulate” and simplify, time will only tell if this could be a new trend for the NCAA.

– For the full interview with Rick Majerus listen to Episode 160 on 110SportsPodcast.com.

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Rick Majerus talks new NCAA rules, St. Louis Basketball, Team USA, NBA draft

Wednesday, June 20th, 2012

Today on the “110 Sports Podcast” Matt talks with St. Louis University head basketball coach Rick Majerus. He discusses his team’s successful run last season and what the future holds, the NCAA’s new deregulation of contact coaches can have with recruits, his general rule with kids who want to transfer, if he still lives in a hotel and how much longer he wants to coach for. Plus, he offers a thought on the upcoming NBA Draft and what it was like coaching Team USA back in the 90′s.

For the full interview with Rick Majerus listen to Episode 160 on 110SportsPodcast.com.

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Audio: Former Bruin Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, although not that open, discusses the latest troubles with UCLA basketball

Monday, May 7th, 2012

Listen below to hear Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, NBA legend and former UCLA Bruin, talk about his alma mater’s basketball program. He offers thoughts on the current situation and comments on Ben Howland‘s performance the last few seasons. Unfortunately though, Kareem was not all that open about the subject and actually wrapped up the interview. Please listen:

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CAPTION: Audio: Former Bruin Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses the latest troubles with UCLA basketball

For the full interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar listen to Episode 153 on 110SportsPodcast.com. He talks about today’s clutch performers, his former coach Pat Riley, an update on the Lakers/statue request he made last summer and if NBA guys should get paid for participating in the Summer Olympics.

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Audio: Lute Olson talks about Josh Pastner or Steve Kerr possibly taking over if Sean Miller left Arizona

Monday, March 26th, 2012

Listen to hear Lute Olson, retired Arizona basketball coach, talk about possible replacements for Sean Miller if he was to leave the Wildcat basketball program at some point. He discusses two guys that have deep ties to the school in Josh Pastner and Steve Kerr. Please listen:

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CAPTION: Audio: Lute Olson talks about Josh Pastner or Steve Kerr possibly taking over if Sean Miller leaves

For the full interview with Lute Olson listen to Episode 147 on 110SportsPodcast.com. He breaks down the Wildcats last season, talks about Sean Miller‘s gameday demeanor, what advice he gave to him last summer, the new Pac-12 makeup, UCLA basketball and the health of the sport. Plus, why he thinks any comparisons of Miller to current USC coach Kevin O’Neill are not accurate.

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