UA Press Conf. at 4

[UAalum72]

Well, there's a hostage situation in Kinderhook. Meanwhile Murph's complaining that no one from the University was able to come on his show and give any details, and HE'S BEEN CHAMPIONING BROWN'S CAUSE FOR MONTHS. With friends like him...

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Well, there's a hostage situation in Kinderhook. Meanwhile Murph's complaining that no one from the University was able to come on his show and give any details, and HE'S BEEN CHAMPIONING BROWN'S CAUSE FOR MONTHS. With friends like him...

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I was when I heard him Championing Browns cause.

[Dane96]

Well, there's a hostage situation in Kinderhook. Meanwhile Murph's complaining that no one from the University was able to come on his show and give any details, and HE'S BEEN CHAMPIONING BROWN'S CAUSE FOR MONTHS. With friends like him...

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I was when I heard him Championing Browns cause.

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Statefan has a policy of not replying just to reply. I will reply for him with belly aching laughter.

[Dane Pound]

Will Brown staying at Albany

 

Albany, NY (Sports Network) - The University of Albany has extended the contract of men's basketball coach Will Brown for five years through the 2010-11 season.

 

Albany finished the 2005-06 campaign with a record of 21-11, winning both the America East regular season and tournament championships. The Great Danes reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time as a Division I program and, as a 16th seed in the first round, led top-seeded Connecticut by 12 points midway through the second half before dropping a 72-59 decision.

 

"Will Brown and his staff have done an excellent job of building a young Division I basketball program," said athletic director Lee McElroy in making the announcement. "The team accomplished many historical things this season. The foundation has been laid for the program to be successful for years to come, something that our students, alumni and fans can enjoy with great pride."

 

Brown, who was appointed full-time head coach on March 13, 2002 had a contract through this season.

 

"I am grateful to the University of Albany for the opportunity and support I have received," said Brown. "My student-athletes and assistant coaches have worked hard to get the program to where it currently stands.

 

"I am also appreciative of the way the Capital Region and UAlbany fans have embraced the team. UAlbany basketball has entered into a new era and we are working to build on our recent success."

 

Brown, just 34 years old, has a record of 53-83 in four-plus seasons at the helm. He took over on an interim basis in December of 2001, then was given the full-time position after the 2001-02 season.

 

The Great Danes have won 34 games the past two seasons after winning just 19 in Brown's first two-plus years. The team will have eight players, including three starters, return for 2006-07.

 

Brown was head coach at Sullivan County Community College in Loch Sheldrake, New York for three years before joining Albany as an assistant prior to the 2001-02 season. He led the Generals to a record of 90-10.

[alum73]

All the stations were there. 5 year contract.

[Dane Pound]

Financial terms weren't released which is fine by me as long as the deal is done. The Times Union story did say he's now among the three highest paid coaches in the conference.

[UAalum72]

So it's less than Pikiell's $267K, and more than either the $160K Harrison was making at Hartford or whatever Al Walker's getting. Fair enough. McElroy said on TV-13 that it's long enough that we'll have time to reopen it in a few years if need be. Brown took the five years as a vote of confidence - very few colleges at this level give long-term deals, because they don't want to have to pay coaches years after they've been fired.

[Dane96]

Financial terms weren't released which is fine by me as long as the deal is done. The Times Union story did say he's now among the three highest paid coaches in the conference.

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GOOD JOB BY ALL....and I am psyched the ENTIRE Brown family will be around for a bit. THEY ARE ALL GOOD PEOPLE!

[ALBANY ALUM '94]

YES ....FIVE MORE YEARS TO GROW AND CONTINUE THE WINNING BROWN AND THE ATHLETES HAVE STARTED!

 

CAN'T wait to see how these new recruits play this year. With Brown's scouting these kids are sure to impress as much as the current sqad.

 

Thank Coach and thanks to the talented players ....and thanks Ualbany Admin.

[ALBANY ALUM '94]

Well, there's a hostage situation in Kinderhook. Meanwhile Murph's complaining that no one from the University was able to come on his show and give any details, and HE'S BEEN CHAMPIONING BROWN'S CAUSE FOR MONTHS. With friends like him...

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I listened to Murphy and he was upset no one was talking to him..

 

He closed the show disappointed saying that tomorrow he hopes to have someone on to discuss the deal but by then the TU would have beat him to it. He was upset and I was loving every second.

[Dane96]

Well, there's a hostage situation in Kinderhook. Meanwhile Murph's complaining that no one from the University was able to come on his show and give any details, and HE'S BEEN CHAMPIONING BROWN'S CAUSE FOR MONTHS. With friends like him...

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I listened to Murphy and he was upset no one was talking to him..

 

He closed the show disappointed saying that tomorrow he hopes to have someone on to discuss the deal but by then the TU would have beat him to it. He was upset and I was loving every second.

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I think Murph forgot something at the alumni house....some type of human "bird."

[alumni '92']

... great news ... just to echo the thoughts of others on the board, super work by all parties involved to get this done ... onward and upward

[bob87]

Well, there's a hostage situation in Kinderhook. Meanwhile Murph's complaining that no one from the University was able to come on his show and give any details, and HE'S BEEN CHAMPIONING BROWN'S CAUSE FOR MONTHS. With friends like him...

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I listened to Murphy and he was upset no one was talking to him..

 

He closed the show disappointed saying that tomorrow he hopes to have someone on to discuss the deal but by then the TU would have beat him to it. He was upset and I was loving every second.

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I think Murph forgot something at the alumni house....some type of human "bird."

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I guess I wasn't the only one at the alumni house before the conference championship game who thought Murphy is an Ass.

[Patch]

From HOOPSVILLE.......

 

Albany Rewards Brown: After coach Will Brown led No. 16 Albany to its best season at the Division I level and a near upset of No. 1 Connecticut in the NCAA Tournament, school officials rewarded him with a five-year contract extension. The Great Danes finished 21-11 this season and won the America East Conference championship. Against the Huskies, Albany led by 12 midway through the second half, forcing a furious rally by the Huskies to dodge the most shocking upset of all time. Brown has helped lift the program from the D-I cellar. Before this season, the Great Danes never finished above .500 in nine seasons. [3/29/06]