Bill Malley

Communicator, Historian, Sports and Pop Culture junkie. Proud father of 3, husband, brother & son. Hamilton born & bred. Every day is a gift.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

Can't overstate how big this win was for @Ticats. The offense looks very good for this early & having Tre Ford to support BLM in certain packages is a nice wrinkle. Still have concerns about the secondary though. Coverage is soft & tackling is shaky. But there's potential. #CFL

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

Just home from another @Ticats season opening debacle. Initial thoughts are that Milanovich & staff were badly outcoached. BLM must stop forcing passes into double coverage & the secondary is very suspect. Defense twice failed to get stops at 3rd & 10 to win the game. A bad loss.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

@DrewDeBiasse @FastbreakHoops5 Only played 3 years at Kansas. Not really killing it so far either.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

The Denver Nuggets were punked by Minnesota in the #NBA playoffs tonight. Could be the end of the Nuggets run as a contender as they have massive cap issues and a flawed roster. Minnesota was missing 4 regulars, and Denver still couldn't get a win. Jokic can't do it alone.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

@801bracketology I read very well. My reply was strictly to your post. Is there something more that was available to peruse? If so, why no link?
It's all just click bait for you.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

I think you have to be offered something, BEFORE you can decline it. Unless you have first-hand knowledge from each name on the list, you are spreading rumours or making stuff up. Pathetic.

[🏀 801 Bracketology 🏀 @801bracketology]

List of those who declined the UNC job (or an interview):

- TJ Otzelberger
- Tommy Lloyd
- Dusty May
- Ben McCollum
- Brad Stevens
- Rick Pitino
- Nate Oats

A literal repeat of Kentucky’s coaching search just unfolded before our very eyes.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

We'll see if Michael Malone can get things going at #UNC, but I'm already tired of all the bull being spread about the process. People & pundits, who know NOTHING, are trying to create bogus narratives, based on "sources" that aren't real. Stop making stuff up! #bogus #tarheels

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

Why are #UNC fans panicking about the transfer portal? Players can move at any time after entering the portal. So agents out there should advise players to wait to see what NIL offers manifest. Carolina has the money to compete. Smart players will wait for the coaching hire.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

I hold no animosity toward Hubert Davis & wanted him to succeed. But the #NCAA loss to VCU was the straw that broke the camel's back. It was the last mismanaged game at the worst moment, on a huge stage. Now #UNC must nail this hire. #Hoops

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

Reading Dean Smith's book, one understands why recruiting Charlie Scott in 1967 & integrating the program was so impactful.
IMHO Roy Williams, emulating his revered mentor, decided #UNC needed a black coach. After the AFAM scandal, I get it.
Too bad Hubert isn't the right guy.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

I'm not a fan of the #NCAA transfer portal but will be fascinating to see some of these low/mid major players cash in from big games in the tournament. 2-3 big games can see them get NIL deals worth millions. High majors see player movement too, but PT & coach status are why.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

@coachraso @MarchMadnessMBB @NCAA @FIBA Change is never easy, especially when it costs money. Added expense of installing shot clocks & staff to operate is probably a big reason why progress is taking so long. School boards can be cheap & some don't like sports to begin with.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

@Sports_Kings_ I actually favored Stack over Hubert to take over after Roy retired. Had head coach success in the G-league and wasn't bad at Vandy. Remember there was no portal or NIL during his tenure & his teams were not an easy out in the stacked SEC. Just saying, Roy picked the wrong horse.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

@AndrewMBraun @KeepingItHeel Also, by consistent NCAA success I mean making at least the Sweet 16 every year, getting to the Final-4 every 5 years or so. And winning a championship within 2 recruiting cycles, which is 8 years. Should never be lower than a 4-seed.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

@AndrewMBraun @KeepingItHeel I'd appreciate you explaining what you mean by "factory"? Is Duke a factor? Kentucky?

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

The goal of any team is to be playing its best in March. The final 3 games of this season were anything but that, as #UNC stumbled at the end of conference play, the ACC tourney & the Big Dance. Wilson injury is a lame excuse, as many teams cope with injuries. CHD isn't the guy.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

@AndrewMBraun @KeepingItHeel IMHO an elite program has the following: a long standing tradition & history of success.
Top-flight facilities, resources & academics.
Strong record of grad success, which includes NBA alumni.
Be considered a destination school for the top recruits.
Consistent NCAA success.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

The #UNC crowd is REALLY piling on Hubert Davis after losing to VCU, & rightfully so. For years now I've watched him struggle with managing games. It's a skill he hasn't developed & it's costly. I don't think a coaching change is imminent, but probably should happen.

[Bill Malley @WilMalley]

@AndrewMBraun @KeepingItHeel UNC is not really an elite program anymore. The damage done to the brand under CHD is substantial. Character & Development are viewed with a subjective lens, & truthfully mean very little in today's circumstances. #UNC #MarchMadness