To take a break here and discuss Utah hoops...

[Mr. Crimson]

Correct. You may be overstating this just a bit (he didn't always act like he was going to take the job, but he certainly loved being romanced and the attention he got). It was the one thing about Rick that drove me nuts while he was Utah's coach.

Texas and Notre Dame stood out to me, he also seriously listened to UNLV and even gave a nod to San Diego State for heaven sakes.

[Mr. Crimson]

Correct. You may be overstating this just a bit (he didn't always act like he was going to take the job, but he certainly loved being romanced and the attention he got). It was the one thing about Rick that drove me nuts while he was Utah's coach.

I think my bigger point is that Rick always behaved like Utah hoops was beneath him and he was doing us a favor. He could have built something lasting but wouldn't commit to that.

[LA Ute]

Texas and Notre Dame stood out to me, he also seriously listened to UNLV and even gave a nod to San Diego State for heaven sakes.

Yes, it got very, very old. And I am sure it did wonders for recruiting.