Well, that and instead of challenging for historic worst records of all-time, Morey has (a) completely rebuilt a team after losing two of the best players at the their respective positions for their era, (b) had no worse than a .500 record (ever) in a loaded conference, and (c) from the ashes of Yao and T-Mac created…

Morey’s only gotten a pass because he knows how to work the media far better than Hinkie.

Well, Morey’s also gotten a “pass” because the Rockets have made the playoffs several times under his watch and they made the final four just last season. The Sixers were a historically bad joke under Hinkie.

Do the math. I mean, follow me on this one.

touche, sir.

What about the Suns? They’re already there...

Yeah, I take this as strong evidence that the Rockets are planning on Dwight leaving... or maybe a way of encouraging him to leave?

D’antoni expressed interest in a young team with a lot of cap room, and it doesn’t take a scientist to tell you that the Rockets give you the best chance of getting into space.

“And yet, imagine James Harden playing in an offense that gets up and down the floor and allows him to shoot the ball 500 times a game.”

Chance that Dwight exercises his opt out now?

Coincidentally, I’m in a FB messaging group with some recruiting and conference insiders. One of the guys just commented that several people he’s in communication with say that Memphis and UH will potentially be invited into the conference.

Except you’re wrong about Houston’s lack of pre-Herman success. Three of their last four coaches have been: Briles, Sumlin, and now Herman.* Even Tony Levine had a winning record when he was let go. Historically, they’ve got a better winning percentage, more conference championships, and more bowl appearances than…

If they build up their following, they’ll get about as much of a fan base as Kansas or Tech does. As of right this second? No. In a few years of exciting play, continued facility upgrades (basketball arena), and PR around the Houston area? Perhaps.

He has a direct escalator clause in his current UH contract that bumps him up $1M (or maybe more) if they join a Power 5 conference.

I only really disagree with one thing you said:

Tom Herman would be a fucking idiot to leave UH for the shitshow that Baylor is about to become—especially when another infinitely more attractive job in Texas might very well open in the next 12 months. Baylor is not a Top 20 or even Top 30 job, especially not now with the internal scrutiny that’s going to come to…

When people call the NHL a Mom and Pop league I didn’t realize it was because they’re not letting us go out with our friends on school nights.