Thought it was interesting to see how the AD at Penn State thinks about winning -- now versus later and program building. Things are getting tougher. I also thought Larry and Mark are close.
"I understand some of your confusion, I really do," Barbour told Black Shoe Diaries about her decision. "But I spent a good portion of today reading various Penn State message boards, and I think this is the right move."
Barbour, who extended Chambers' contract several weeks ago, articulated that he is actually a good basketball coach and a great man who is the best option to build a program in Happy Valley. However, Barbour said she doesn't care about building a program, she cares about winning games "right now."
"Listen, I get that hiring Larry Brown is basically the worst thing to do for the long-term growth of the program," Barbour said. "But winning somewhere between 17 and 22 games a year for the next two years and maybe making the NCAA Tournament once before he bolts is way more important than anything else."
"I understand some of your confusion, I really do," Barbour told Black Shoe Diaries about her decision. "But I spent a good portion of today reading various Penn State message boards, and I think this is the right move."
Barbour, who extended Chambers' contract several weeks ago, articulated that he is actually a good basketball coach and a great man who is the best option to build a program in Happy Valley. However, Barbour said she doesn't care about building a program, she cares about winning games "right now."
"Listen, I get that hiring Larry Brown is basically the worst thing to do for the long-term growth of the program," Barbour said. "But winning somewhere between 17 and 22 games a year for the next two years and maybe making the NCAA Tournament once before he bolts is way more important than anything else."
