2009-2010 Coaching Carousel Thread

[Muskie]

It's that time of year again. Keep all the coaching talk for all of the jobs that open up in this thread. All other coaching threads will be closed and directed to this one. Thanks for everyone's cooperation.

Auburn: Lebo (Out)
Boise St.:
Boston College: Skinner (Out)
Central Ark: Chappell (Out) Corliss Williamson (IN)
Central Florida: Sparrew (Out)
Charlotte: Lutz (Out)
Dartmouth:
DePaul Wainright (Out)
ECU: McCarthy (Out) Jeff Lebo (In)
Fordham: Whittenburg (Out) Tom Pecora (In)
Gardner-Webb: Scruggs (Out)
Hawaii: Gib Arnold (In)
Hofstra: Pecora (Out) Tim Welsh (In)
Houston: Penders (Out)
Iona: Williard (Out)
Iowa: Lickliter (Out) Fran McCaffery (In)
Oregon: Kent (Out)
Penn: Miller (Out)
Robert Morris:
Seton Hall Gonzalez (Out) Kevin Williard (In)
Sienna: McCaffery (Out)
St. John's Roberts (Out) Steve Lavin (In)
UNCW: Moss (Out)
UTEP: Barbee (Out) Tim Floyd (In)
Wagner: Deane (Out)
Wake Forest: Guadio (Out)

[GoMuskies]

Dalonte Hill for Charlotte. That's my hope.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

You think they'll go after Kelsey?

[coasterville95]

I know it was just a Twitter rumor in the origianl thread, but the Lutz ouster is in today's Charlotte Observer. ( For the cite your sources people)

[coasterville95]

From MADXSTER's earlier thread, here is the current scorecard for the 2010 Coaching Carousel. "Ya can't tell the players without a scorecard!"

3/15/10: Lutz Fired at Charlotte
3/7/10: Kent Reportedly Fired at Oregon
3/7/10: Central Arkansas Fires Chappell
3/6/10: ECU Demotes McCarthy
3/5/10/: Gardner-Webb Fires Scruggs
3/2/10: Wagner Fires Mike Deane
1/28/10: UNCW Fires Moss
1/11/10: Jerry Wainwright Fired at DePaul
1/11/10: Dartmouth Coach Forced to Step Down
12/15/09: Penn fires Glen Miller
12/3/09: Fordham Fires Whittenburg

[xuab]

So, I was looking at the Yahoo page for basketball news during lunch today. Did they really have to dig up this picture of Lutz from 2006 to tell the story? Isn't being fired demeaning enough?

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20100315/capt.397fc4ee18854742a535ca63a9e07c56-397fc4ee18854742a535ca63a9e07c56-0.jpg

[dto]

You think they'll go after Kelsey?

Though no names are being circulated at this point, and with no real knowledge of the internal situation going on at Charlotte, I'd say that this might be a good bet. With Kelsey's ties to the NC area, and with the fact that he is one of the top Assistants in the country, I could definitely see Charlotte at least paying attention to Kels.

I'm not so sure Kels would be willing to jump ship from X, Cincinnati, and his family ties after one year and for another A-10 team, but it would be smart of Charlotte to at least ask the question.

EDIT: Another coach to watch out for would be Davidson's head man, Bob McKillop.

[xsteve1]

I was kind of thinking Brownell to Charlotte and Kelsey can make the short trip up to Wright St.

[Bmuskie]

Brownell is a good choice for Charlotte so is Cornell Coach Steve Donahue. He has done one hell of a job turning around Cornell (4 straight winning seasons, 3 straight 20 win seasons and 3 straight NCAA tourny apearances from the IVY League (no Scholarships))

[Pablo's Brother]

You knew the handwriting was on the wall when Lutz cut his sweet 'stache. It is like he lost all his mojo.

[XUglow]

Add Lebo out at Auburn to the list. He was fired after 6 seasons with 0 NCAA appearances.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Charlotte Observer......


Longtime Charlotte 49ers coach Bobby Lutz is fired

Charlotte 49ers men's basketball coach Bobby Lutz, the winningest coach in school history, was fired today after his team failed to make postseason play in the NCAA or National Invitation tournaments for the second consecutive season.

Lutz met with athletics director Judy Rose and informed his assistants of her decision this morning.

Lutz still had four years remaining on his current contract, which went through the 2013-14 season with a base salary of at least $237,000 per year. He received an extension prior to last season.





http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/03/15/1315683/long-time-49ers-coach-lutz-is.html

[GoMuskies]

McKillop's not leaving Davidson at this point in his career for Charlotte (I wouldn't think). He's been at Davidson forever.

[DC Muskie]

I really hope they don't go and get a retread coach.

How many NCAA tournament appearances did Charlotte get under Lutz? I'm too lazy to look it up.

[Muskie]

I'm hearing Lickliter is done at Iowa. Press conference at 3:30 cincy time.

[xnatic03]

I wonder how Lickliter feels about leaving Butler now? Sometimes the grass isn't always greener...

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Press Citizen....


Todd Lickliter fired as Hawkeye basketball coach

The University of Iowa has fired men's basketball coach Todd Lickliter.

Athletics Director Gary Barta made the announcement about 2:35 p.m. at a news conference announced earlier this morning.

Barta said he talked to Lickliter today and "I announced to him that he would no longer be our head men's basketball coach."

Barta said that he thinks Lickliter is an excellent basketball coach.

"I believe that when I hired him and I still believe that today," he said.

But mounting losses, declining attendance, declining revenue from ticket sales and overall declining basketball revenue made a change necessary.



http://hawkcentral.press-citizen.com/article/20100315/HAWKS0102/100315008/1053

[Masterofreality]

Man.

Lutz was only making $237,000 base salary? Geez. For a State school and after 12 years?

Xavier pays very well by comparison.

[rworkman09]

That is just Lutz's salary from the state. If you look up Roy Williams' salary at Chapel Hill, they're pretty much the same because there is a cap on what they can earn in state dollars. With other incentives, Lutz made 400-450k per season.

We'll have to put up better dollars than that if we want to get anyone with a good track record in here. An assistant looking for his first head coaching gig may go for 400k, but not many experienced head coaches with success would.
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[dto]

I really hope they don't go and get a retread coach.

How many NCAA tournament appearances did Charlotte get under Lutz? I'm too lazy to look it up.

218-158 Overall
12 Seasons
5 NCAA Tourney Appearances (last one in '04-'05, and none since joining the A-10)
3 NITs ('07-'08 the last one)
No postseason play the last 2 years

[SixFig]

LOL I found the classified ad for the Iowa Head Coaching job on the NCAA's Career Center web site.


The University of Iowa Athletics Department seeks applications for head men’s basketball coach.

Responsibilities: This position has primary responsibility for all phases of coaching and organizing a competitive Division I men's basketball program within the NCAA and Big Ten Conference. The responsibilities include:

1) Assessing, identifying and recruiting qualified and diverse student-athletes.

2) Developing plans for the season including competitive schedule, facility needs, practice schedules, and training and conditioning programs.

3) Hiring, supervising, and evaluating a diverse basketball staff.

4) Providing leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes.

5) Preparing budget recommendations and managing the budget.

6) Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the University community and its various constituents.

7) Promoting the sport, program and University through media and fund-raising opportunities.

8) Adhering to all rules and regulations of the University, Big Ten Conference and NCAA.

9) Performing other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Full-time, 12-month appointment. Starting date is negotiable.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) required; Master's degree preferred.

Required qualifications include: demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules, a proven commitment to high ethical standards and academics, demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment, excellent organizational and administrative skills, superior knowledge of the techniques and strategies of the sport, success in recruiting student-athletes to a basketball program committed to athletic excellence, and superior communication and public relations skills.

Preferred qualifications include: NCAA Division I head coaching experience and a minimum of five years successful intercollegiate coaching (or an equivalent amount of similar experience coaching and scouting men’s professional basketball) is desirable. Assistant coaches from highly successful intercollegiate programs are encouraged to apply. Successful Division I experience is highly desirable.

[Hooner49]

EDIT: Another coach to watch out for would be Davidson's head man, Bob McKillop.

No way we pick up anyone from Davidson.

[danaandvictory]

LOL I found the classified ad for the Iowa Head Coaching job on the NCAA's Career Center web site.


Public schools are required to post all open positions, from janitor to university president.

[Masterofreality]

218-158 Overall
12 Seasons
5 NCAA Tourney Appearances (last one in '04-'05, and none since joining the A-10)
3 NITs ('07-'08 the last one)
No postseason play the last 2 years

Did he ever win an NCAA Tourney game?

[Xman95]

I'm expecting teams to look at Groce down at OU. He doesn't have a long history as HC, but it seems like he's starting to get OU competitive again. He has been known as a good recruiter as well, so maybe a place like Charlotte would be a good fit at this point. The key might be OU giving a decent showing at the Tourney.

As for Kelsey, I definitely think he'll get some calls. I would hate to lose him, but that's the chance you take when you bring in a top assistant who is on the verge of being the main guy. Anyone know what range his salary is in? If it's high enough it might keep him out of some of the low-level jobs and some of the mid-level gigs might be looking for someone more established.

Another guy I wouldn't be surprised to see get some low-level looks is Archie Miller.

[xu2006]

Anyone want to be the coach at DePaul? You can apply online:

http://deadspin.com/5494668/depaul-coach-search-reaches-new-low

Direct link:
https://jobs-depaul.icims.com/jobs/16142/job

[rworkman09]

Did he ever win an NCAA Tourney game?

yes, two. One in 1998 against URI and one against Tennessee in 2001.
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[BandAid]

Anyone want to be the coach at DePaul? You can apply online:

http://deadspin.com/5494668/depaul-coach-search-reaches-new-low

Direct link:
https://jobs-depaul.icims.com/jobs/16142/job

Wait...I thought Gregory to DePaul was a done deal! :p

[bobbyboucher]

Jeff Goodman reporting Ernie Kent out at Oregon.

[Hooner49]

Did he ever win an NCAA Tourney game?

2 wins: 1999 & 2001

[sweet16]

LOL I found the classified ad for the Iowa Head Coaching job on the NCAA's Career Center web site.


The University of Iowa Athletics Department seeks applications for head men’s basketball coach.

Responsibilities: This position has primary responsibility for all phases of coaching and organizing a competitive Division I men's basketball program within the NCAA and Big Ten Conference. The responsibilities include:

1) Assessing, identifying and recruiting qualified and diverse student-athletes.

2) Developing plans for the season including competitive schedule, facility needs, practice schedules, and training and conditioning programs.

3) Hiring, supervising, and evaluating a diverse basketball staff.

4) Providing leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes.

5) Preparing budget recommendations and managing the budget.

6) Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the University community and its various constituents.

7) Promoting the sport, program and University through media and fund-raising opportunities.

8) Adhering to all rules and regulations of the University, Big Ten Conference and NCAA.

9) Performing other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: Full-time, 12-month appointment. Starting date is negotiable.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) required; Master's degree preferred.

Required qualifications include: demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules, a proven commitment to high ethical standards and academics, demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment, excellent organizational and administrative skills, superior knowledge of the techniques and strategies of the sport, success in recruiting student-athletes to a basketball program committed to athletic excellence, and superior communication and public relations skills.

Preferred qualifications include: NCAA Division I head coaching experience and a minimum of five years successful intercollegiate coaching (or an equivalent amount of similar experience coaching and scouting men’s professional basketball) is desirable. Assistant coaches from highly successful intercollegiate programs are encouraged to apply. Successful Division I experience is highly desirable.

Damn......if it wasn't for the "proven commitment to high ethical standards" I would apply.

[The_Mack_Pack]

John Groce, I believe he's only been at OU for two seasons and he already has them in the tournament by knocking off 3 of the top 4 seeds.

[smileyy]

Damn......if it wasn't for the "proven commitment to high ethical standards" I would apply.

I'm never quite sure what to make of this story:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_Pearl#Pearl.2FThomas_incident

Both interpretations I have make me cynical. Either Illinois gave Thomas the car and money, and he denied it as to not sink his current program. Or Pearl knew that there was enough dirty at Illinois that he just needed a credible accusation to get investigators in there. I'm inclined to believe the former.

Nobody came out smelling good in that one, and Pearl's career certainly took a hit.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Jeff Goodman....Fox Sports....


OREGON TO OFFICIALLY PART WAYS WITH KENT


Oregon will finally part ways with Ernie Kent.

According to sources, an official announcement is expected at a news conference Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. PDT.

The source said that Kent has already informed his players of the decision.

Kent spent 13 seasons in Eugene and seemingly was on the hot seat for the last half-dozen or so.

He was 235-173 overall, but was just 8-23 last season and 16-16 this year – including a 7-11 mark in Pac-10 play.

Kent led the Ducks to a pair of Elite Eight appearances in 2002 and 2007.

Oregon will open a new building, Matthew Knight Arena, which is named after the son of Nike icon Phil Knight.





http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/03/16/oregon_to_officially_part_ways_with_kent

[Juice]

Kansas State assistant Tony Barbee is a candidate for Charlotte's opening according to Gary Parrish.

http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/6271764

[waggy]

Isn't the head coach at UTEP also a Barbee? Whatever his name is I wouldn't be surprised if he's coaching somewhere else (better?) next year.

[AviatorX]

Kansas State assistant Tony Barbee is a candidate for Charlotte's opening according to Gary Parrish.

http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/view/6271764

You mean K-St. assistant Delonte Hill, the same man who I'm pretty sure was hired to insure that Beasley would come on board at KSU.

[Juice]

You mean K-St. assistant Delonte Hill, the same man who I'm pretty sure was hired to insure that Beasley would come on board at KSU.

You are absolutely correct. I don't know why in the hell I typed that.

[GoMuskies]

Bobby Gonzalez is out at Seton Hall. Basiscally they decided he was a piece of human garbage and didn't want him representing the school anymore.

[danaandvictory]

Bobby Gonzalez is out at Seton Hall. Basiscally they decided he was a piece of human garbage and didn't want him representing the school anymore.

Fitting that in his last game one of his players executed a dongpunch, was rightly ejected, and Gonzalez threw a tantrum.

[hipsterdoofus]

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/7175/report-bobby-gonzalez-done-at-seton-hall

[xavierj]

I heard they have a nice Lexus dealership near the Seton Hall campus. I am calling it now, Sean Miller and Book Richardson to Seton Hall. Then they could get all the Gauchos they want and Sean can rub it in every time he beats Pitt.

[joe titan]

did Jeff Fogelson leave Seton Hall AD job ? Given Orr terminated after making NCAA field, cannot judge who would seriously want SH job now. Doubt their pay scale is any place but bottom of BE. Seton Hall really does not belong in BE as all the basketball BE schools have much more resources. SH could be good in A 10.

[GoMuskies]

Folgelson must have left, because some law school deal is currently overseeing the athletics dept.

Based on his LinkedIn entry, it looks like Fogelson is looking for a job.

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jeff-fogelson/a/237/abb

[xavierj]

Per Jeff Goodman....Fox Sports....


OREGON TO OFFICIALLY PART WAYS WITH KENT


Oregon will finally part ways with Ernie Kent.

According to sources, an official announcement is expected at a news conference Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. PDT.

The source said that Kent has already informed his players of the decision.

Kent spent 13 seasons in Eugene and seemingly was on the hot seat for the last half-dozen or so.

He was 235-173 overall, but was just 8-23 last season and 16-16 this year – including a 7-11 mark in Pac-10 play.

Kent led the Ducks to a pair of Elite Eight appearances in 2002 and 2007.

Oregon will open a new building, Matthew Knight Arena, which is named after the son of Nike icon Phil Knight.





http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/03/16/oregon_to_officially_part_ways_with_kent







I am putting it at about 99% that Mark Few finally leaves Gonzaga and takes the Oregon job. Phil Knight will make it happen. Few is only 47 years old, born and raised in Oregon and graduated from Oregon. Perfect fit if you ask me.

[GoMuskies]

I think Gonzaga would benefit from Few moving on (assuming they don't muck up the hiring process for the next coach). That program could use some creative destruction.

[Masterofreality]

I think Gonzaga would benefit from Few moving on (assuming they don't muck up the hiring process for the next coach). That program could use some creative destruction.

'Bout time Gone-zaga goes through what Xaver has gone through.

Let's see how they fare.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports......

re: the Hall....


Some early potential candidates I’ve been told could be in the mix for the opening include Siena’s Fran McCaffery, Cornell’s Steve Donahue, Iona's Kevin Willard and Kansas assistant Joe Dooley.



http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/03/17/seton_hall_coach_is_gonzo_-_as_in_fired

[XUglow]

You would think that Jay Bilas would be on everyone's short list with all that he knows about basketball. In fact, it is a complete wonder to me how it is that ESPN doesn't have to go round up a new set of basketball gurus every year. For the AD's out there, it has got to be like shooting fish in a barrel... and yet, somehow they manage to avoid the temptation.

[waggy]

I am putting it at about 99% that Mark Few finally leaves Gonzaga and takes the Oregon job. Phil Knight will make it happen. Few is only 47 years old, born and raised in Oregon and graduated from Oregon. Perfect fit if you ask me.

I think it was ESPN I had on last night and there was mention the Oregon's new basketball arena that is to open next year will be/is the most expensive ever. Almost $300 million I think.


You would think that Jay Bilas would be on everyone's short list with all that he knows about basketball. In fact, it is a complete wonder to me how it is that ESPN doesn't have to go round up a new set of basketball gurus every year. For the AD's out there, it has got to be like shooting fish in a barrel... and yet, somehow they manage to avoid the temptation.

Nice. Jackasses.

[smileyy]

Fitting that in his last game one of his players executed a dongpunch, was rightly ejected, and Gonzalez threw a tantrum.

Don't forget the multiple felonies alleged to have been committed by a recently dismissed player:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5004144

Seems clear where the moral boundaries at SH are: felony robbery bad, misdemeanor assault ok.

[Muskie]

How hard do you have to work to get 7 technical fouls in one season? Considering that I see some pretty awful behavior never earn even a warning... what did this guy do to get seven of them this past season? Is he just a complete spazz on the sidelines?

Hell Brian Gregory doesn't get called for techs as the 6th man on the floor on some possessions. What does Gonzalez do to get them?

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per ZagsBlog....


St. John’s Lets Roberts Go After 6 Seasons

St. John’s has opted to fire head coach Norm Roberts after six seasons and athletic director Chris Monasch will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. to make the formal announcement.

Roberts, 44, becomes the second New York-area Big East coach to be fired this week. Bobby Gonzalez was let go from Seton Hall on Wednesday after four seasons.

Roberts did not answer his cell phone when called Friday morning.

The New York Post first reported the Roberts story last week, but the school let him coach the team into the NIT.

The Johnnies fell to Memphis in the first round of the NIT Wednesday night.





http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/03/19/st-johns-lets-roberts-go/#more-30328

[waggy]

I actually thought Roberts was finally getting St. Johns headed in the right direction. I'm surprised they fired him, and I think it was probably a mistake on their part.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per CBSports.com/Dennis Dodd.....


Tubby to Auburn
Posted on: March 19, 2010 1:41 am Edited on: March 19, 2010 3:41 pm


OK, Minnesota has lost in the NCAA Tournament. Now what?

I reported Thursday night that Auburn is "close" to hiring Tubby Smith as its new basketball coach. That's according to a source close to the situation. Things get a lot easier now that Minnesota's season is over.

It could be nothing, but it is known that the school might be looking for an African-American coach. And Tubby getting back to the SEC would make sense. It's not the pressure cooker of Kentucky. It's a new building and a lot of rebuilding with the Tigers.

Tubby reportedly makes $1.75 million per season at Minny. I'm hearing Auburn would go $2 million per season.

It could get complicated. Tubby's name has come up at Oregon as well. Ducks AD Mike Bellotti announced Friday he was stepping down. Don't know yet who is going to be the interim or who is going to run the search.

The website auburnundercover.com has jumped in with details saying that Auburn AD Jay Jacobs is "highly interested" in Tubby and that there may be mutual interest.



http://dennis-dodd.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6270202/20528708?tag=comBlogEntryListCnt;entry20528708

[xavierj]

Sean Miller would love to coach St. John's. Get him a Lexus and get Book a nice apartment and they are all set. He and Book would own the Big Apple. You don't think St. John's would win the A-10?

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Pitt Tribune-Review....


RMU coach Rice: Other schools have interest in me

Robert Morris men's basketball coach Mike Rice is a wanted man, and his current employer wants to keep him around.

A day after Colonials lost a 73-70 overtime heartbreaker to Villanova in the opening round of the NCAA Division I tournament, Rice was hoping to relax at home in Fox Chapel.

But he was busy doing interviews on talk shows in Atlanta; Washington, D.C.; Toronto; and two in Pittsburgh, where he answered numerous questions about the game, the officiating and his future.

The Colonials drew national attention with their play against the Wildcats, and Rice's name has become popular with college coaching positions opening up.

Rice said his agent, Dennis Coleman, has received preliminary contact from colleges but would not specify which ones.

Some of the schools that currently have openings include DePaul, Oregon, St. John's, Seton Hall and Fordham, which is Rice's alma mater.



http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/college/s_672612.html

[Xman95]

What does Gonzalez do to get them?

Just acts like the nut that he is! That dude is insane. I know he has the X connection and a few years ago his name was thrown around as a possible head coaching candidate (might have been when Matta left). We should all say a little thank you prayer that we didn't wind up with this cat. Heck, I would rather have Brian Gre... Mick Cro... Well, maybe not, but I am glad we didn't get Gonzalez.

[GuyFawkes38]

There's not a lot of good job openings so far this year (although I'd imagine a lot of coaches might see some serious potential with Depaul and St. Johns).

[joe titan]

nothing against Coach Rice, but it must be stated Robt Morris' turnaround and current upperclassmen can be traced to Mark Schmidt. Had he stuck w/ RM rather than try to resurrect the Bonnies Schmidty might be a hot topic now.

[Xman95]

Who's going to land the WF job? I have a feeling Dino might be out. I thought the first round win might have saved him, but tonight's beating has changed my mind. Just not sure Gaudio is head coaching material.

[xavierj]

nothing against Coach Rice, but it must be stated Robt Morris' turnaround and current upperclassmen can be traced to Mark Schmidt. Had he stuck w/ RM rather than try to resurrect the Bonnies Schmidty might be a hot topic now.

Robert Morris best player was a freshman. And Mark never got them to the tourney.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per AP.....



Arnold hired as Hawaii's new coach

HONOLULU Former Southern California assistant Gib Arnold was introduced Saturday as Hawaii's new men's basketball coach.

"It's not every day a dream can come true ... I am thrilled, excited, humbled and grateful for the opportunity," said Arnold, wearing a green Hawaiian shirt and leis.

Hawaii athletic director Jim Donovan announced the selection of Arnold. He succeeds Bob Nash, who was fired after going 34-56 in three seasons with the Rainbow Warriors, including 10-20 in 2009-10.

"(I wanted someone) who was hungry, had extensive recruiting experience and a plan specific for UH," Donovan said. "Also someone with a clear vision for the future of our basketball program and could fit into Hawaii's unique culture. That's why Gib is here with us today."

Donovan said seven finalists were interviewed among 50 applicants. The other favorite was believed to be Saint Mary's associate head coach Kyle Smith.




http://nydailynews.stats.com/cbk/story.asp?i=20100321013158910000301&ref=hea&tm=&src=

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per ZagsBlog.....


Penders Out in Houston
Tom Penders will step down as head coach of the Houston men’s basketball team on Monday .

Fanhouse reported Penders was forced out and the Houston Chronicle said he is retiring.

ZAGSBLOG previously reported that former Kentucky and Texas A&M coach Billy Gillispie was a leading candidate to replace Penders. Gillispie and Rhoades have a friendship dating to the time when Rhoades was a senior staffer at UTEP.

Several other candidates have been mentioned, including former NBA coach Avery Johnson, former USC and NBA coach Tim Floyd and Texas assistant Rodney Terry.



http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/03/21/penders-out-as-houston-coach-wade-up-in-the-air/#more-30471

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Jeff Goodman/Fox Sports...

latest rumblings re: HC openings.......


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/03/21/coaching_scoop,_etc._

[waggy]

Per Jeff Goodman/Fox Sports...

latest rumblings re: HC openings.......


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/03/21/coaching_scoop,_etc._




Was thinking Dixons name would surface in reference to Oregon. The Ducks need a proven commodity. I agree with Goodman though, I'd be surprised if he goes there.

[XUOWNSUC]

Several other candidates have been mentioned, including former NBA coach Avery Johnson, former USC and NBA coach Tim Floyd and Texas assistant Rodney Terry.



http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/03/21/penders-out-as-houston-coach-wade-up-in-the-air/#more-30471




Why would anybody even think about hiring Tim Floyd?

[Xman95]

Arnold hired as Hawaii's new coach

But thanks to Gregory and Cronin, he's only the third shortest coach in college basketball!

http://formerchildstar.typepad.com/former_child_star/images/2007/08/01/garycolemanarnolddrummond.jpg

[Muskie]

Why would anybody even think about hiring Tim Floyd?

I would think Floyd ends up with a "show cause" letter against him after the NCAA investigation. Which means he and Kelvin Sampson won't be working in college ball for a Looooooong time.

[xavierj]

Was thinking Dixons name would surface in reference to Oregon. The Ducks need a proven commodity. I agree with Goodman though, I'd be surprised if he goes there.

Oregon has to be Few's if he wants it. Guy is from Oregon and Went to school their. I would be shocked if they did not come after him first.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports.....


EAST CAROLINA SET TO HIRE FORMER AUBURN COACH
It didn’t take long for Jeff Lebo to find a new gig.

The former Auburn coach, who was fired after a 96-93 overall mark in six seasons, has agreed to take the East Carolina opening – replacing Mack McCarthy.

Sources told FOXSports.com that is official announcement is expected either late Monday or Tuesday.

The ECU board of trustees is meeting this afternoon to approve the hiring.

Before going to Auburn, Lebo, 43, spent two seasons at Chattanooga and four at Tennessee Tech. He also played at North Carolina from 1986-89 under Hall of Famer Dean Smith.

East Carolina was 10-19 this past season and 4-11 in Conference USA.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/03/22/east_carolina_set_to_hire_former_auburn_coach

[xuab]

I saw an article saying that Seton Hall asked for and got permission to interview Mooney of Richmond. After the season Richmond had, it seems natural he'd be getting a lot of looks.

http://www.wtvr.com/sports/local/wtvr-mooney-richmond-seton-hall,0,2304649.story

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per NYT.....


With Jobs Open, Cornell’s Donahue Stays On Point

ITHACA – Cornell Coach Steve Donahue knows his name is out there.

He knows that Fordham, Seton Hall and St. John’s — among other schools — are looking for coaches and could have interest in him when Cornell’s terrific N.C.A.A. tournament run ends.

Donahue, who had been at Cornell for 10 years and was an assistant at Penn for 10 years before that, isn’t the type to habitually seek other jobs.

When asked how he’s balancing the possibility of landing a higher-paying job at a bigger school with No. 12 Cornell’s match-up against No. 1 Kentucky, Donahue said it wasn’t a problem.

“I’m managing it,” he said. “But it’s easy for me because I think it would be very selfish of me to not dedicate myself to these seniors. Every time I go that way, whether it’s mentally thinking about those things or picking up the phone to return a call, I don’t. I don’t.”



http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/23/with-jobs-open-cornells-donahue-stays-on-point/

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per ESPN/Andy Katz.....

current coaching rumblings....


Jacobson, Barbee among hot names




http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/blog/_/name/katz_andy/id/5017996/jacobson-barbee-hot-names

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports.....



PECORA CLOSE TO FORDHAM; CHARLOTTE EYEING TOP ASSISTANTS

Hofstra coach Tom Pecora is close to leaving for Fordham.

According to multiple sources, the New York native and former Jay Wright assistant will replace Derek Whittenburg.

Pecora has a 155-126 record in nine years at the helm – and the Pride was 19-15 this past season and 10-8 in CAA play.

Pecora took over after spending four years as Jay Wright’s assistant before Wright left for Villanova.

He would take over a program that was 2-26 this past season and winless in 16 A-10 contests.

CHARLOTTE EYEING TOP ASSISTANTS

Three of the candidates targeted for the Charlotte opening:

1) Kansas assistant and former ECU coach Joe Dooley.

2) Xavier assistant Pat Kelsey, who was at Wake Forest*******

3) Texas assistant Russell Springmann.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/03/23/pecora_close_to_fordham;_charlotte_eyeing_top_assi stants

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per ZagsBlog.....


Source: No Offer Made to Hewitt
St. John’s athletic director Chris Monasch met with Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt Tuesday night in Atlanta but no job offer was made, according to a source close to Hewitt.

“They did meet but Hewitt was not offered the job. They had a conversation,” the source said.

The source was uncertain if the two men would meet again in person or how they would proceed.

The planned meeting between Monasch and Hewitt was first reported by the New York Post, which also reported that Hewitt, Virginia Tech coach Seth Greenberg and Florida’s Billy Donovan were at the top of St. John’s wish list.

Donovan has said he plans to remain at Florida, while Greenberg reportedly told his players he would stay at Virginia Tech.

According to the Journal Constitution, Hewitt’s base salary this season was $1.375 million. St. John’s is reportedly offering more than $1.5 million and Monasch said he was willing to make the new coach one of the top 25 highest-paid coaches in the country. “Yes, we are ready to make that commitment,” Monasch said.


http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/03/24/source-no-offer-made-to-hewitt/#more-30668

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports.....


UTEP'S BARBEE HEADED TO AUBURN
UTEP coach Tony Barbee has taken the Auburn job.

According to multiple sources, Barbee has agreed to take the job to replace Jeff Lebo at Auburn.

Barbee was 82-52 in his four-year tenure with the Miners and he led the team to a 26-7 overall mark and a 15-1 record in Conference USA this season.



http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/03/24/uteps_barbee_headed_to_auburn

[whitesox]

Per Goodman/FoxSports.....


UTEP'S BARBEE HEADED TO AUBURN
UTEP coach Tony Barbee has taken the Auburn job.

According to multiple sources, Barbee has agreed to take the job to replace Jeff Lebo at Auburn.

Barbee was 82-52 in his four-year tenure with the Miners and he led the team to a 26-7 overall mark and a 15-1 record in Conference USA this season.



http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/03/24/uteps_barbee_headed_to_auburn




This is surprising. I don't see Auburn as a great job, and I would have expected Barbee to wait until a better offer came around. I guess the SEC West is so weak that it wouldn't take too much to get Auburn into tournament contention

[Kahns Krazy]

I'm watching Dayton/Illinois, and they just called Brian Gregory a "hot commodity, win or lose" in this game. Hahahhahahahahahahahah.

[Xman95]

Of course coaches change their minds quite a bit these days, but for now it looks like Paul Hewitt is staying at Georgia Tech. He has apparently turned down the St. John's offer.

That can't be possible, can it? Someone turned down a school in the mighty Big East. Hell, I figured even Coach K would have to leave Duke if any of the BE teams came calling. Phil Jackson, for that matter, would surely put the South Florida job a few notches above his post with the Lakers. I mean, isn't the Big East at the top of the basketball world, even better than the NBA these days?!?

Here's the link to ESPN's story on Hewitt if anyone is interested. (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5027590)

[Masterofreality]

That can't be possible, can it? Someone turned down a school in the mighty Big East.


Talk about delusional. St. Johns offered Billy Donovan...and were immediately dismissed.

[chico]

Talk about delusional. St. Johns offered Billy Donovan...and were immediately dismissed.

St. John's AD, Lloyd Christmas, asked Donovan after hearing he thought the odds of him taking the job was 1,000,000-1. Christmas was heard to say "So you're saying there's a chance...yes!"

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_cQb2tKyozEQ/SZYb_wfCxqI/AAAAAAAAA3k/cH6BsdLZkFQ/s400/a_chance.jpeg

[DC Muskie]

Does St. John's really need to go around and show how little everyone thinks of their program?

[xu05usmc]

Talk about delusional. St. Johns offered Billy Donovan...and were immediately dismissed.

Might as well ask. Donovan did leave Florida once (http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2888555), well sort of anyways. Anyway I thought this job was being gift wrapped for Pitno (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/344349-why-rick-pitino-going-to-st-johns-makes-sense)?

[waggy]

Reminds me that last night I saw and article about "rumors" of Ben Howland leaving UCLA to go to Depaul.

[Perma Fro]

I'm watching Dayton/Illinois, and they just called Brian Gregory a "hot commodity, win or lose" in this game. Hahahhahahahahahahahah.

According to a co-worker with Iowa connections, he is THE choice in the cornfield.

[Masterofreality]

According to a co-worker with Iowa connections, he is THE choice in the cornfield.

Well, he's great at recruiting stickmen Scarecrows.

[X-band '01]

As tough as it is for Hewitt and Ga Tech to win in the ACC, it's infinitely tougher to win at St. John's at the moment. It may take either a special mid-major coach to succeed there or someone who's well connected to NYC hoops.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports....


COACHING SCOOP: ST. JOHN'S MOVING ON, IOWA TALKING, CHARLOTTE EYEING ASSISTANT

***XU's Kelsey + ud's midget mentioned...


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/03/26/coaching_scoop:_st._johns_moving_on,_iowa_talking, _charlotte_eyeing_assistant

[Perma Fro]

An interesting comment from fan fav jay bilas cbb chat over on espn.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/31534/ncaa-bb-w-jay-bilas

Marc (Dayton)

I am nervous about BG leaving for Iowa. I am confident he will not go to Depaul, . We would like him to stay in Dayton for a long time. Any thought ?
Jay Bilas (10:44 AM)

You are referring to Brian Gregory, the Flyers head coach. And, get used to the feeling, because however long that Brian stays at UD, he will be getting attention from other schools. Really, it is a compliment to Brian and to Dayton, and an annual dance that your AD will have to go through. It certainly beats the alternative! I am a big believer in Brian, and if I were an AD, I would be working my tail off to try and hire him away from you. Brian Gregory is the real thing.

[SixFig]

An interesting comment from fan fav jay bilas cbb chat over on espn.

http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/chat/_/id/31534/ncaa-bb-w-jay-bilas

Marc (Dayton)

I am nervous about BG leaving for Iowa. I am confident he will not go to Depaul, . We would like him to stay in Dayton for a long time. Any thought ?
Jay Bilas (10:44 AM)

You are referring to Brian Gregory, the Flyers head coach. And, get used to the feeling, because however long that Brian stays at UD, he will be getting attention from other schools. Really, it is a compliment to Brian and to Dayton, and an annual dance that your AD will have to go through. It certainly beats the alternative! I am a big believer in Brian, and if I were an AD, I would be working my tail off to try and hire him away from you. Brian Gregory is the real thing.

Amazing how a run in the NIT changes things.

Hypothetically (of course) would a coach have been fired at Xavier if he had Gregory's record?

[XUglow]

Amazing how a run in the NIT changes things.

Hypothetically (of course) would a coach have been fired at Xavier if he had Gregory's record?

That should make Andy Kennedy a hot commodity as well. OK... for towns that don't have taxis, but still a hot commodity if an NIT run is a pre-req.

[xu05usmc]

Amazing how a run in the NIT changes things.

Hypothetically (of course) would a coach have been fired at Xavier if he had Gregory's record?

Nope. Gregory has a 65% winning percentage. 68% if you remove the 14-17 season. While that isn't a great record overall, it is not too bad either. That is roughly comparable to Prosser's winning percentage of 69% while at XU. Would XU have fired Prosser?

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per ZagsBlog.....


Coaching Carousel:
Greenberg Out, Skinner Next?; Hofstra Seeks Right Fit



http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/03/26/coaching-carousel-greenberg-out-skinner-next/#more-30820

[Muskie1000]

I still don't get it - why is any team seriously looking at Gregory? Have they not seen how he chokes away games? Have they not seen how he doesn't develop players? There has got to be some better choices out there.

[BlueX]

A week ago I would of never thought BG would go to a mid major like Iowa. However, there is starting to be some smoke including this Goodman tweet.

Iowa has interviewed Jim Boylen, Brad Bownell and Billy Kennedy. Doug Wojcik in the mix. Brian Gregory could hold the key, though.

http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox/status/11101719586

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per ZagsBlog......


McCaffery to Iowa Nearly Done

Siena’s Fran McCaffery could be the next coach at Iowa as early as Sunday.

“It looks like it’s going to be Iowa,” a source with knowledge said.

McCaffery had also been a leading candidate at both St. John’s and Seton Hall, meaning those schools will now have to look elsewhere.

St. John’s is also involved with Al Skinner of Boston College, ***Fran Dunphy of Temple and former UCLA coach Steve Lavin. McCaffery met Saturday with St. John’s AD Chris Monasch in the New York area, while Monasch may still interview Dunphy and Lavin.

Seton Hall, in turn, could now turn to Mike Rice of Robert Morris or Kevin Willard of Iona.



***So:

#1. no ud midget to Iowa
#2. Is the midget still in play for DePaul???



http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/03/28/mccaffery-to-iowa-nearly-done/

[Masterofreality]

Dunphy is a life-long Philly guy. I don't see him leaving Temple for crappy St. Johns.

Lavin, on the other hand would be just perfect.:rolleyes:

Recipe for continued disaster. No New York ties and way too much "product" on the hair making him look like a Bowery Boy.

[Xman95]

Iowa hires McCaffery from Siena (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5035286)

[Masterofreality]

Nice that Xavier is not on the Merry-Go-Round now.

[SixFig]

Nice that Xavier is not on the Merry-Go-Round now.

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

You'll jinx it

[xuab]

Seton Hall Hires Iona's Kevin Willard (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/college/2010/03/28/2010-03-28_seton_hall_to_hire_willard_as_hoops_coach.html) .

[Masterofreality]

What? I thought the vaunted Big Greased was such a high level coaching destination?

Seton Hall is hiring guys from the MAAC- Gonzalez and now Willard. Hell that is Fordham-esque. By the way. A Seton Hall coaching salary ceiling of $700,000 considering that this is the expensive New York market, is "mid-major".

I anxiously await to hear Diggler Phlops salivate all over the latest "genius" coaching hire that will make the B-E even "stronger". :rolleyes:

[X-band '01]

Iowa hires McCaffery from Siena (http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5035286)

I guess McCaffery figured he took Siena as far as they could the past 3 years - I'm guessing that he has a better look at the NCAA Tournament at Iowa in the near future than he does at Siena.

That's one bullet dodged - let's hope DePaul hires someone not named Brian Gregory. I don't want to lose our dream coach at Dayton.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per ZagsBlog.....


Lavin, St. John’s to Meet Monday

Steve Lavin and St. John’s AD Chris Monasch will meet Monday in what could be a prelude to the former UCLA coach becoming the next head coach at St. John’s.

“He will interview at some point Monday,” a source with knowledge said. “Both sides are really excited.”

The source said Lavin, 45, was putting together a “dream team” of former head coaches and assistants that could include former Virginia coach Dave Leitao, a 49-year-old New Bedford, Mass., native.

“Anybody who comes in here is gonna have to New Yorkers on his staff,” the source said.


http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/03/28/lavin-st-johns-to-meet-monday/#more-30937

[Masterofreality]

Per ZagsBlog.....


Lavin, St. John’s to Meet Monday

Steve Lavin and St. John’s AD Chris Monasch will meet Monday in what could be a prelude to the former UCLA coach becoming the next head coach at St. John’s.

“He will interview at some point Monday,” a source with knowledge said. “Both sides are really excited.”

The source said Lavin, 45, was putting together a “dream team” of former head coaches and assistants that could include former Virginia coach Dave Leitao, a 49-year-old New Bedford, Mass., native.

“Anybody who comes in here is gonna have to New Yorkers on his staff,” the source said.


http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/03/28/lavin-st-johns-to-meet-monday/#more-30937




Beautiful. A "Dream Team" of failed coaches.

Leitao abjectly failed at Virginia after barely being respectable at DePuke. Lavin looks like he belongs hawking fake Rolexes at Coney Island. They may as well hire Ratface Lappas too.

[BandAid]

For your viewing and mocking pleasure I present the most absurd coaching rumor I've heard so far:

Izzo to Oregon? (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/basketball/ncaa/mens-tournament/03/29/izzo.oregon.ap/index.html)

I guess after that happens we can expect Gregory to jump ship for MiSt!

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports.....


BC'S SKINNER TO BE FIRED

Boston College coach Al Skinner will be fired on Tuesday afternoon.

The Boston Globe first reported that, according to sources, an announcement will come at 3 p.m. ET.

FOXSports.com has confirmed the decision.

Skinner has won 247 games at BC and made seven NCAA tournaments over his 13-year tenure in Chestnut Hill. The Eagles didn’t make the NCAA tourney two of the past three years, but that’s not ultimately what got him fired.




http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/03/30/bcs_skinner_to_be_fired_



BC ATHLETIC DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT ON SKINNER FIRING

Boston College Director of Athletics Gene DeFilippo's statement after firing Al Skinner:

“Coach Al Skinner and I met last Wednesday and agreed it would be mutually beneficial for us to part ways. In our meeting, we discussed our philosophical differences and our concern for the future of our basketball program.

“Coach Skinner then asked if we could delay the announcement so that he could pursue other opportunities. Out of respect for Coach Skinner, Boston college agreed. Other institutions were made aware we would be parting ways from the beginning of the process.



http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/03/30/bc_athletic_directors_statement_on_skinner_firing

[cinskyline]

Andy Katz was just on ESPN and said that BC is very interested in Chris Mooney.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per NY Times....

St. John’s Set to Hire Lavin as Its Coach

The seemingly endless St. John’s men’s basketball coaching search appears close to completion. The university is poised to hire the former U.C.L.A.coach Steve Lavin. The two sides met Monday for several hours in Manhattan and were optimistic about completing a deal.

“I think both parties entered the meeting with the intention of getting this done,” said a person with direct knowledge of the meeting who requested anonymity because a deal had not been completed.

The person added that the two parties had “productive and positive dialogue” and would continue discussions Tuesday.



http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/03/30/st-johns-set-to-hire-lavin-as-its-coach/

[joe titan]

Skinner's situation lends credence to Pete Gillen philosophy not to stay too long. Skinner was very good at Rhode then at BC and built each school into very respectable programs.

IF... would be a good fit at UD

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Gary Parrish tweet...CBSSports.com


Source close to the UTEP program tells CBSSports.com that
UTEP has reached an agreement with Tim Floyd.




ESPN/Katz article........


Floyd returning to UTEP as coach

UTEP has hired former USC coach Tim Floyd and will introduce him at a news conference in El Paso at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

Floyd was the popular choice of UTEP boosters to replace Tony Barbee, who left to take over at Auburn after leading the Miners to a Conference USA regular-season title and a NCAA tournament appearance.

Sources said UTEP officials were on the way to pick up Floyd early Tuesday afternoon for Tuesday's news conference. Floyd is a currently a New Orleans Hornets assistant coach.

Floyd was at UTEP as an assistant under the late Don Haskins from 1978-86. He has had a lengthy coaching career as a head coach at Idaho, New Orleans, Iowa State, the post-Michael Jordan Chicago Bulls and the Hornets before going back to college in 2005 with USC. Floyd was 85-50 at USC, going 39-33 in the Pac-10 and winning the conference tournament in 2009.


http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5040891

[Xman95]

UTEP = joke. How could any program seriously hire Tim Floyd?

[Muskie]

Apparently they are not too worried about Floyd getting a show-cause letter issued against him for his time at USC.

[Xman95]

UTEP has reached an agreement with Tim Floyd.

I wonder if he'll hire Kelvin Sampson as an assistant.

[Masterofreality]

[color=darkblue]
Per NY Times....

St. John’s Set to Hire Lavin as Its Coach



HA, HA HA, HA HA HA!

This will be damn interesting. Talk about recycled goods. Kind of like when the Indians hired John MacNamara.

Send in the clowns.

[Masterofreality]

Skinner's situation lends credence to Pete Gillen philosophy not to stay too long. Skinner was very good at Rhode then at BC and built each school into very respectable programs.

IF... would be a good fit at UD

Or maybe trading with Mooney at Richmond?

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per NY Times....


On Coaching Go-Round, It’s Hop On, and Hold On

St. John’s wants to be a player. Boston College wants to be a player. Everybody wants to be a player.

The carousel of coaches is spinning once again, sending some coaches tumbling to the floor while esteemed colleagues jockey for the shiniest, most lucrative pony.


http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/31/sports/ncaabasketball/31vecsey.html?ref=ncaabasketball

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per ZagsBlog.....


Tim Welsh to Hofstra

Hofstra has moved quickly to hire former Providence coach Tim Welsh as its new coach.

The former Providence coach replaces Tom Pecora, who last week took the Fordham job.

Welsh, a former SNY analyst, will get a five year deal and will be introduced Thursday at a press conference.

“We have hired Tim Welsh as our new coach,” a Hofstra source said.

Welsh spent 10 years at Providence but was fired after the Friars went 15-16 in 2007-08, with starting point guard Sharaud Curry limited to one game because of injury.

Welsh led Providence to the NCAA tournament in 2001 and 2004, losing in the first round both times. He had a 160-143 record with the Friars.

**Elsewhere on the Coaching Carousel, Fairfield coach Ed Cooley is interviewing today for the Boston College job. Cornell coach Steve Donahue will also interview today, sources said. BC coach Al Skinner was fired last week.

**At Iona, sources said the list to replace Kevin Willard includes Fran Fraschilla, Steve Masiello, Fred Quartlebaum and Willard assistant Shaheen Holloway.



http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/03/31/tim-welsh-to-hofstra-mickey-ds-the-street-stops-here/#more-31065

[GoMuskies]

Holy Cross fired Sean Kearney after one disastrous year on the job. Fox's Goodman tweeted that Ralph Willard could be on the way back.

http://bostonherald.com/sports/college/basketball/view/20100331holy_cross_fires_sean_kearney/srvc=sports&position=also

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports.....


WEDNESDAY'S COACHING SCOOP


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/03/31/wednesdays_coaching_scoop

[DC Muskie]

I love the fact DePaul is interviewing Theus.

That school has no clue.

[Masterofreality]

I love the fact DePaul is interviewing Theus.

That school has no clue.

I thought the same thing DC.

Just go for the big name over someone who can actually coach, but I love it. Hiring Theus will ensure five more years of suckiness in Lincoln Park.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports......


FRIDAY MORNING'S COACHING SCOOP


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/02/friday_mornings_coaching_scoop

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports....


HURLEY TO WAGNER; HOPKINS (CHARLOTTE), FRASCHILLA (IONA) WITHDRAW

A few tidbits before I head to this Hall of Fame deal:

- Source told FOXSports.com that St. Benedict’s coach Dan Hurley has accepted the Wagner job.

- Syracuse assistant Mike Hopkins, the coach-in-waiting when Jim Boeheim retires, withdrew from the Charlotte opening. The candidates include Pat Kelsey (Xavier), Russell Springmann (Texas), Joe Dooley (Kansas) and Alan Major (Ohio State).

- Iona has targeted television analyst Fran Fraschilla, who has withdrawn from the opening. The Gaels are looking at Louisville assistant Steve Masiello, ex-St. John’s head coach Norm Roberts and Florida assistant Richard Pitino.

- St. John’s coach Steve Lavin’s first hire on his staff will be that of Drexel’s Tony Chiles.



http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/05/hurley_to_wagner;_hopkins_(charlotte),_fraschilla_ (iona)_withdraw

[LutherRackleyRulez]

According to Andy Katz/ESPN....

midget says, "No" to BC + DePaul......


AK Tweets:

@heidus yes. that is true. No DePaul.


Dayton's Brian Gregory says no thanks to BC, second A-10 coach,
also no DePaul, staying at Dayton



http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/ncb/news/story?id=5057355



http://twitter.com/espnandykatz

[Xman95]

[color=darkblue]

According to Andy Katz/ESPN....

midget says, "No" to BC + DePaul......

Maybe Gregory's hoping to get an offer from Charlotte!

[SixFig]

Actually he's hoping to build back-to-back NIT Champs!

[Titanxman04]

Actually he's hoping to build back-to-back NIT Champs!

Assuming that there will be another NIT.

[Pluto]

Oliver Pernell was in Chicago today interviewing for the DePaul position

[Pluto]

From Jeff Goodman's twitter:

goodmanonfox FOXSports.com has confirmed - per a source - that Clemson's Oliver Purnell has agreed to take the DePaul job. That one came out of nowhere.

[GoMuskies]

DePaul should just drop basketball.

Granted, it's a little better than some of the other names they were throwing around. But only a little.

[SixFig]

Kelsey should pause and see if Clemson wants to speak with him.

[Juice]

Kelsey should pause and see if Clemson wants to speak with him.

Clemson is delusional, they probably don't want an assistant coach from a mid-major program.

[AdamtheFlyer]

DePaul should just drop basketball.

Granted, it's a little better than some of the other names they were throwing around. But only a little.

Purnell might be the best coach they could have picked, all things considered. The guy is a lock to build a program to a certain point, and then he'll move on. He did it at Radford, Old Dominion, Dayton, and Clemson. If he takes another job after DePaul, he'll build them to his ceiling as well. He shows up, builds you to the NCAA tourney a couple of times, loses the tourney game, and then finds a new gig. That's what DePaul needs. When Purnell is done the Brad Stevens' type guys at the time will actually have interest in DePaul.

[OSUMuskie]

Per USA Today (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2010/04/report-oliver-purnell-bolts-clemson-to-take-coaching-job-at-depaul-/1)

Looking like he's jumping ship.

[X-Fan]

Gregory to Clemson? lol

[DC Muskie]

Oh.

My.

God.

[Masterofreality]

DePuke-

Future results from the Magic 8 Ball:

Record- November 15-January 15- 15-2
Record- January 16- March 15- 2-11
Total Final- 17-13.

Book it. Every year.

[STL_XUfan]

Per USA Today (http://content.usatoday.com/communities/campusrivalry/post/2010/04/report-oliver-purnell-bolts-clemson-to-take-coaching-job-at-depaul-/1)

Looking like he's jumping ship.


Staying one step ahead of the mob.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman's Blog/FoxSports.....


SOURCE: CLEMSON'S PURNELL HEADED TO DEPAUL

Clemson coach Oliver Purnell is headed to DePaul.

According to a source close to the situation, the 56-year-old Purnell — who has led Clemson to three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances — was in Chicago on Monday.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/06/source:_clemsons_purnell_headed_to_depaul

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Goodman....


SOURCES: BC GOES WITH DONAHUE

Boston College will hire Cornell’s Steve Donahue.

According to multiple sources, Donahue will be announced the new coach today.

Donahue has spent the past 10 seasons at Cornell and led the Big Red to three consecutive NCAA tournament appearances – including a Sweet 16 berth this past season.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/06/sources:_bc_goes_with_donahue

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Goodman....


Sources: Citadel coach going to Tulane

Citadel coach Ed Conroy has opted for Tulane over UNC-Wilmington.

Conroy, 41, has accepted the job to replace Dave Dickerson, according to multiple sources, instead of taking an offer to coach at UNCW.

Conroy spent the past four seasons at his alma mater and has a 49-76 mark –- but was 20-13 two years ago and 16-16 this past season.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/06/sources:_citadel_coach_going_to_tulane

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per ZagsBlog.....


Cluess, Grasso to Iona; Buonaguro to Siena; Hurley Takes Over at Wagner


http://www.zagsblog.com/2010/04/07/tim-cluess-to-iona-hurley-takes-over-at-wagner/#more-31435

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman....


SOURCE: RUTGERS WILL PART WAYS WITH HILL

Fred Hill’s outburst during a baseball game may have been the final straw as the Rutgers men’s basketball coach and the school will part ways.

According to sources, the school is expected to make an announcement to sever ties with Hill on Thursday.

Hill was at the baseball game last Thursday to support his father, Fred Hill Sr., the long-time baseball coach at the school.

Reportedly, Hill got into a profanity-laced tirade with Pittsburgh baseball coach Joe Jordano and the staff.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/

[BandAid]

per goodman....


source: Rutgers will part ways with hill

fred hill’s outburst during a baseball game may have been the final straw as the rutgers men’s basketball coach and the school will part ways.

According to sources, the school is expected to make an announcement to sever ties with hill on thursday.

Hill was at the baseball game last thursday to support his father, fred hill sr., the long-time baseball coach at the school.

Reportedly, hill got into a profanity-laced tirade with pittsburgh baseball coach joe jordano and the staff.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/





hil-ar-i-ous

[Xman95]

hil-ar-i-ous

Gary Waters is probably looking pretty good right now!

[X-band '01]

[b]
Fred Hill’s outburst during a baseball game may have been the final straw as the Rutgers men’s basketball coach and the school will part ways.

According to sources, the school is expected to make an announcement to sever ties with Hill on Thursday.

Hill was at the baseball game last Thursday to support his father, Fred Hill Sr., the long-time baseball coach at the school.

Reportedly, Hill got into a profanity-laced tirade with Pittsburgh baseball coach Joe Jordano and the staff.

Somewhere out there, Andy Geiger has to be thinking, "Damn, all I had to do was invite Jim O'Brien to a baseball or football game and have him curse the officials!"

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports....

ROUNDUP: DAILY ONGOINGS

- Ohio State’s Alan Major and Texas’ Russ Springmann, according to sources, are in good shape now at Charlotte. Xavier’s Pat Kelsey is still in the mix – as is Kansas assistant Joe Dooley.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/08/roundup:_daily_ongoings

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per A. Katz/ESPN.....


Catching up on the coaching carousel

The coaching carousel has spun quickly, but hasn't reached the highest level of the game just yet.

It may not, either. Try as it might to be deemed a marquee job, Oregon is only in that category because of the money Nike has invested in the university. Otherwise it is simply a Pac-10 school no different than most and certainly behind UCLA and Arizona as the two most recognizable names in the conference.

So far the annual coaching carousel hasn't delivered a blockbuster move like a year ago when Kentucky was open and filled by John Calipari. But it's still early. For now the jobs have been solid, not spectacular. Here's a rundown of the hirings that have occurred so far:



http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/columns/story?columnist=katz_andy&id=5067556

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Goodman/FoxSports.......


RECAP OF DAY'S ONGOINGS


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/09/transfer_list_delayed;_recap_of_days_ongoings

[cinskyline]

Jeff Bzdelik is the leader for the Wake Forest job? Wow.

They would have been better off keeping Dino.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports.....


CLEMSON UNDERSTANDS WHAT IT IS

It took DePaul nearly three months to finally come down to earth. Oregon is coming up on a month without a coach since getting rid of Ernie Kent.

Clemson, thus far, has taken the correct approach.

Get someone who wants and fits the job.

The Tigers athletic director Terry Don Phillips and associate athletic director Bill D’Andrea aren’t wasting their time going after guys that aren’t coming.

The two administrators, who are both “football guys”, know what they are – unlike Oregon and DePaul – who both have over-inflated egos of their institutions.

Thus, Clemson has communicated with a handful or so candidates – most of whom are qualified and would fit the program.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/11/clemson_understands_what_it_is_

[Masterofreality]

Good to see that a national commentator calls out DePuke for their "over-inflated ego".

When you A) Play in a 15,000 seat arena that draws 6,000, B) Play in a place that is 9 miles from your campus and C) Only made the Dance twice and won only one game in said Dance in the last 18 years- the same age as the freshmen players you are recruiting- you have no room for an over-inflated ego.

[X-band '01]

If I were Clemson, I'd love to have either Blaine Taylor or Mike Young (who's in-state at Wofford) as head coach. Their problem is that less and less mid-major coaches are taking jobs that are basically dead-end BCS jobs.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports.....


WAKE AGREES TO DEAL WITH COLORADO'S BZDELIK


Wake Forest will hire Colorado coach Jeff Bzdelik to replace Dino Gaudio.

FOXSports.com reported that Bzdelik was the frontrunner on Friday and the two sides have agreed to a deal, according to multiple sources.

Bzdelik, 57, has been at Colorado for the past three years and spent two seasons in the NBA as the head coach of the Denver Nuggets from 2002-04.

He and Wake Forest athletic director Ron Wellman, a former college baseball coach, have a relationship that dates back to when both were at Northwestern.

Bzdelik's daughter also attends Wake Forest.

Prior to taking the Colorado job in 2007, Bzdelik compiled a 50-16 record in two seasons at Air Force from 2005-07 and went to the NCAA tournament.

Bzdelik has also been a college assistant at Davidson, Northwestern and UMBC and has been in the NBA as an assistant and scout for 15 years.

Bzdelik would take over a Wake Forest program that has lost three players early to the NBA in the last two seasons: James Johnson and Jeff Teague last year and Al-Farouq Aminu this year.

The front-runner to replace Bzdelik is Colorado assistant Steve McClain - a former head coach at Wyoming.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/11/wake_agrees_to_deal_with_colorados_bzdelik

[MADXSTER]

Per Goodman/FoxSports.....


WAKE AGREES TO DEAL WITH COLORADO'S BZDELIK

He and Wake Forest athletic director Ron Wellman, a former college baseball coach, have a relationship that dates back to when both were at Northwestern.



Guess that doesn't hurt. Explains alot.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports.....

STANSBURY STAYING AT MISSISSIPPI STATE

Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury is staying in Starkville.

According to multiple sources, Stansbury was targeted by Clemson and was set to accept the job, but a hefty buyout may have gotten in the way of Stansbury leaving for the ACC.

Clemson athletic director Terry Don Phillips and associate AD Bill D’Andrea have interviewed several candidates in the last few days: Brad Brownell (Wright State); Blaine Taylor (Old Dominion); Cliff Warren (Jacksonville); Mike Young (Wofford), former BC head coach Al Skinner and Clemson associate head coach Ron Bradley.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/12/stansbury_staying_at_mississippi_state

[STL_XUfan]

The city of Dayton seems to be the gateway to the South. Clemson hires Wright St. coach.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5080574

[Xman95]

The city of Dayton seems to be the gateway to the South.

Purnell to Clemson.
Brownell to Clemson.
Flyers to the basement.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports....


WRIGHT STATE TO NAME DONLON AS NEW COACH ON WEDNESDAY

Wright State has wasted little time finding a replacement for Brad Brownell as the school, according to multiple sources, will name associate head coach Billy Donlon the new head coach at a news conference on Wednesday.

Donlon, 33, has been with Brownell at UNC-Wilmington and Wright State.

Wright State loses three starters, but will return leading scorer Vaughn Duggins and fellow starting guard N’Gai Evans from a team that went 20-12 last season.

Donlon was also an assistant at American and St. Peter’s

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports.....

LOWER-PROFILE COACHING UPDATES

Here are a few updates on the remaining jobs:
Citadel, Cornell, Dartmouth, Gardner-Webb, Howard & UNC-Wilmington.

http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/13/lower-profile_coaching_updates

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman....


UNC-WILMINGTON SET TO HIRE COACH TODAY

After a lengthy search that has lasted more than two months, UNC-Wilmington has hired Buzz Peterson.

According to multiple sources, Peterson, who won 23 games this past season at Appalachian State, has agreed to take over the Seahawks head job.

An announcement is expected Friday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. ET.

Peterson, 46, was in his second stint at Appalachian State. He was 79-39 in four seasons from 1996-2000 before going to Tulsa for one season in which he won 26 games.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/16/unc-wilmington_set_to_hire_coach_today

[GoMuskies]

App. State cannot be pleased with Mr. Peterson.

[BandAid]

App. State cannot be pleased with Mr. Peterson.

Yeah...Doesn't exactly seem like a vertical move

[XUglow]

Per Goodman/FoxSports.....

STANSBURY STAYING AT MISSISSIPPI STATE

Mississippi State coach Rick Stansbury is staying in Starkville.

According to multiple sources, Stansbury was targeted by Clemson and was set to accept the job, but a hefty buyout may have gotten in the way of Stansbury leaving for the ACC.

Clemson athletic director Terry Don Phillips and associate AD Bill D’Andrea have interviewed several candidates in the last few days: Brad Brownell (Wright State); Blaine Taylor (Old Dominion); Cliff Warren (Jacksonville); Mike Young (Wofford), former BC head coach Al Skinner and Clemson associate head coach Ron Bradley.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/12/stansbury_staying_at_mississippi_state



Stansbury wanted the job and money, but his wife, who was born and raised in Starkville, wanted no part of a move to any other school. She vetoed the move. He accepted the veto.

[Xman95]

Stansbury wanted the job and money, but his wife, who was born and raised in Starkville, wanted no part of a move to any other school. She vetoed the move. He accepted the veto.

Started posting something about Miller not listening (which I guess I kind of just did), but why? If he didn't bolt, we wouldn't be in our current situation. And I think it's actually better than when he left. The recruiting scene has been dialed up, we have a great young head coach who loves X, we just went to our third straight Sweet 16 (this time with a rookie HC)... Most places aren't lucky enough to have someone like Chris Mack.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports....


SOURCES: COLORADO TABS NORTHERN COLORADO'S BOYLE

Colorado has hired Northern Colorado’s Tad Boyle.

According to multiple sources, Boyle, who has turned around the Northern Colorado program, was selected over Colorado associate head coach Steve McClain and Oregon assistant Mike Dunlap – who was an assistant with the Denver Nuggets.

A news conference is expected this afternoon.

Boyle grew up in Colorado, played at Kansas and was an assistant under Mark Turgeon at Wichita State and at Jacksonville State. He won a school-record 25 games this past season and finished second in the Big Sky this past season after taking over a program four years ago that was transitioning into the D-1 ranks and was ranked dead last in the RPI.

His four-year mark at Northern Colorado was 56-66.


http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/19/sources:_colorado_tabs_northern_colorados_boyle

[xnatic03]

I'm still surprised that Oregon has yet to name a coach.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/FoxSports....


VIRGINIA TECH ASSISTANT ACCEPTS CORNELL JOB

All signs point to Cornell hiring Virginia Tech assistant Bill Courtney.

Sources have told FOXSports.com that an announcement is expected Friday at 3 p.m. ET.

Courtney spent this past season under Seth Greenberg after a two-month stint at VCU.

Courtney, who played at Bucknell, was also an assistant at Virginia and the associate head coach at George Mason for eight seasons.

The well-traveled Courtney was also an assistant at Providence, Bowling Green and American.



http://community.foxsports.com/goodmanonfox/blog/2010/04/22/virginia_tech_assistant_accepts_cornell_job

[xsteve1]

Oregon tabs Altman Head Coach. Now will he change his mind in the next 24 hrs.

http://ow.ly/1CC1e

[MADXSTER]

This is a good move by Altman. Much better than Arkansas.

[Masterofreality]

Altman probably figured that after last year's mediocrity that he'd better take the jump now while he still has some juice. This may be his last chance rodeo.

[GoMuskies]

Altman probably figured that after last year's mediocrity that he'd better take the jump now while he still has some juice. This may be his last chance rodeo.


It's probably a good move for both Altman and Creighton. Altman was fabulous there, but they could use some new blood. Better pick wisely, though.

[xsteve1]

Creighton has moved swiftly and looks to have hired McDermott from Iowa St. Strange hire in my opinion in that McDermott was on his last legs at ISU.

http://cidsports.blogspot.com/

[STL_XUfan]

Creighton has moved swiftly and looks to have hired McDermott from Iowa St. Strange hire in my opinion in that McDermott was on his last legs at ISU.

http://cidsports.blogspot.com/

Loved this line from an article that is linked in that article:

"If I’m Creighton athletic director Bruce Rasmussen, I could do a lot worse in a pinch. (Although given that the Bluejays see themselves as the Xavier of the Great Plains — they’re not, but that’s the idea — they’ll probably go young or promote from within.)"

http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2010/04/24/danas-out-if-im-mcdermott-by-gosh-im-telling-my-agent-to-give-creighton-a-call/

[X-band '01]

Creighton has moved swiftly and looks to have hired McDermott from Iowa St. Strange hire in my opinion in that McDermott was on his last legs at ISU.

http://cidsports.blogspot.com/

Wasn't McDermott the guy that coached Northern Iowa a few years ago? He won't be unfamiliar with the MVC, and he'll definitely have an edge in facilities and fanbase from what he had at NIU and even Iowa State.

But for all the time that Oregon had to get another coach, will they be happy with Dana Altman?