Coaching Carousel 2011

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Goodman/Fox Sports.....


Coaching Carousel: List of Openings

2010-11 College Basketball Coaching Changes

Alcorn State - Larry Smith
Arkansas - John Pelphrey - Replaced by Mike Anderson
Bradley - Jim Les - Replaced by Geno Ford
Dayton - Brian Gregory - Replaced by Archie Miller
Eastern Washington - Kirk Earlywine
Fairfield - Ed Cooley - Sydney Johnson
Florida Gulf Coast -Dave Balza
Georgia State - Rod Barnes- Replaced by Ron Hunter
Georgia Tech - Paul Hewitt - replaced by Brian Gregory
IUPUI - Ron Hunter
Kennesaw State - Tony Ingle
Kent State - Geno Ford
Lamar - Steve Roccaforte - Replaced by Pat Knight
Loyola-Chicago - Jim Whitsell - Replaced by Porter Moser (SLU Asst)
Manhattan - Barry Rohrssen
Monmouth - Dave Calloway
Miami - Frank Haith
Missouri - Mike Anderson - Replaced by Frank Haith
Missouri State - Cuonzo Martin - Replaced by Paul Lusk (AHC Purdue)
Nevada-Las Vegas - Lon Kruger
Northern Illinois - Ricardo Patton
Oklahoma - Jeff Capel - Replaced by Lon Kruger
Pepperdine - Tom Asbury; replacement is Marty Wilson
Princeton - Sydney Johnson
Providence - Keno Davis
Stetson - Derek Waugh
Texas A&M-Corpus - Perry Clark
Tennessee - Bruce Pearl - replaced by Cuonzo Martin
Texas Tech - Pat Knight -Replaced by Billy Gillispie
Towson - Pat Kennedy - Replaced by Pat Skerry
Utah -Jim Boylen - Replaced by Larry Krystkowiak
Wyoming - Heath Schroyer

*Collecting a paycheck to play golf- Billy Gillispie - Replaced by TBA




http://jeffgoodman.yardbarker.com/blog/jeffgoodman/coaching_carousel_list_of_openings/4371713#comment_controls_4371713




*** Note that I have been updating this list as the official list, and the list may not reflect the one linked by Luther-
Muskie

[xuab]

Add John Pelphrey of Arkansas. Fired today.

[SixFig]

Add John Pelphrey of Arkansas. Fired today.

His highly touted recruiting class for 2011 (1 five star, 2 four star, 2 three star) is now up for grabs.

I feel sorry for them. They thought they were gonna play for one guy and then he gets canned.

[bobbiemcgee]

Anybody think Mooney will move on with his 4 seniors graduating?

[XU 87]

Anybody think Mooney will move on with his 4 seniors graduating?

I'll be surprised if he is around next year. Wainwright left Richmond for DePaul, which tells me something. On the other hand, he may be waiting around for the "right" job, and isn't just going to jump at the first Big 6 job that is available.

[picknroll]

I'll be surprised if he is around next year. Wainwright left Richmond for DePaul, which tells me something.

Yes, I could see Mooney staying in the east and going to Providence.

[Muskie]

Add John Pelphrey of Arkansas. Fired today.

added

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per NY Daily News Dick Weiss' Twitter.....



pc reportedly called herb sendek of asu to see if he wants to come home.

answer was no.

[STL_XUfan]

Add John Pelphrey of Arkansas. Fired today.


Mike Anderson's name is being tossed around a lot for that job. People in Columbia are getting nervous about that possibility.

[XU 87]

Yes, I could see Mooney staying in the east and going to Providence.

I'm not sure why anyone would leave a decent job to go to Providence. It's a tough place to coach and it's tough place to win (ask Pete Gillen).

[GoMuskies]

I'm not sure why anyone would leave a decent job to go to Providence. It's a tough place to coach and it's tough place to win (ask Pete Gillen).

Four years of a guaranteed nice paycheck. As has been mentioned, Richmond is going to be a major rebuilding job starting next year. May as well get paid if you have to rebuild.

[Muskie]

I'm not sure why anyone would leave a decent job to go to Providence. It's a tough place to coach and it's tough place to win (ask Pete Gillen).

Remember when Keno Davis was a hot prospect?

[X-band '01]

With a one-hit wonder at Drake that lost a buzzer-beater to Western KY in the NCAA Tournament. Hopefully he'll take a page out of the Gary Waters playbook and get back to a lower-level program and make them relevant (i.e. Cleveland State).

[Michigan Muskie]

Seth Davis reporting that Oklahoma fired Jeff Capel.

[xavierj]

Remember when Keno Davis was a hot prospect?

Yeah it seems like Providence can be a coach killer program.

[xavierj]

Seth Davis reporting that Oklahoma fired Jeff Capel.

Could put Robert Goff back in play.

[Masterofreality]

Loyola Chicago fired Jim Whitsell today.

Good be a really good job for a lower level D-1 coach or a good assistant (no not Pat Kelsey. He'd be atractive to higher level programs.) to move up to. Loyola is renovating the Gentile Center and sound like they are ready to really get serious about this basketball thing. I know that the President has had recent conversations with Father Graham as to what the way to go is.

[XULucho27]

Loyola Chicago fired Jim Whitsell today.

Good be a really good job for a lower level D-1 coach or a good assistant (no not Pat Kelsey. He'd be atractive to higher level programs.) to move up to. Loyola is renovating the Gentile Center and sound like they are ready to really get serious about this basketball thing. I know that the President has had recent conversations with Father Graham as to what the way to go is.

We get constant e-mails from the administration keeping the students appraised as to the changes in the Athletic Department. They are really trying to revamp the whole sports scene at Loyola using basketball as its main platform.

[Muskie]

Updated

[xavierj]

Loyola Chicago fired Jim Whitsell today.

Good be a really good job for a lower level D-1 coach or a good assistant (no not Pat Kelsey. He'd be atractive to higher level programs.) to move up to. Loyola is renovating the Gentile Center and sound like they are ready to really get serious about this basketball thing. I know that the President has had recent conversations with Father Graham as to what the way to go is.

James Whitford?

[xsteve1]

We get constant e-mails from the administration keeping the students appraised as to the changes in the Athletic Department. They are really trying to revamp the whole sports scene at Loyola using basketball as its main platform.

What took them so long? With DePaul being down for so many years they should've thought about upgrading 10 years ago.

[xuab]

FWIW, I just saw a tweet saying that Billy Gillispie is going to be named the next coach at Texas Tech. He did well enough at Texas A&M.

[XUFan09]

Other than money, why would someone want to leave Mizzou for Arkansas? It doesn't seem like it's worth the risk. Or is Mike Anderson an alumnus?

[SixFig]

Twitter is saying that Tubby is headed to Arkansas...the two sides are "close"

[joe titan]

Not sure if Mike Anderson is Arkansas alum but he was an assistant under Nolan Richardson and generally plays that style. UA has not had any comparable success since then.

[Masterofreality]

What took them so long? With DePaul being down for so many years they should've thought about upgrading 10 years ago.

Well, they tried it with Whitsell who was really successful at D 2 Lewis after they fired Larry Farmer, but Whitsell always had one ingredient missing.

I hope they get it together. My daughter went to Loyola and they are really starting to try. They need to get to the NCAA's. Last time they made it was like, 1987.

[Xman95]

Loyola Chicago fired Jim Whitsell today.

Hey, maybe they'll go after Brian Gregory. It's about time for him to move up to a better program.

[SixFig]

Hey, maybe they'll go after Brian Gregory. It's about time for him to move up to a better program.

Hehe.

If Tubby leaves Minnesota, they might go after Gregory.

[xsteve1]

Twitter is saying that Tubby is headed to Arkansas...the two sides are "close"

Would be a bad hire IMO. Tubby's best years are behind him.

[Masterofreality]

Well, they tried it with Whitsell who was really successful at D 2 Lewis after they fired Larry Farmer, but Whitsell always had one ingredient missing.

I hope they get it together. My daughter went to Loyola and they are really starting to try. They need to get to the NCAA's. Last time they made it was like, 1987.

My Loyola daughter told me that Loyola has a new AD- and this guy means business. They are now serious about getting the Ramblers good again.

I hope they don't go after Travis "Steal".

[XUglow]

Would be a bad hire IMO. Tubby's best years are behind him.

I disagree about it being a bad hire. Arkansas needs to transition from mediocre to pretty good before they consider the next step. Tubby is solid. I don't think he can recruit the elite players, but he is a helluva coach. He may be the best "set play" coach that I have ever seen, and as a result, his record in close games is outstanding.

[Muskie]

I don't get the knock on Tubby (and I thought Minnesota was pretty happy with him). Winning the National title so early almost been a curse to him from a fan perspective.

[JimCoker]

Twitter is saying that Tubby is headed to Arkansas...the two sides are "close"

This is kind of a related story. A few years ago, my sister Linda worked at a bar downtown. On night, Marvin Lewis walked in. One of the bartenders said to Linda "Look who just walked in." Impressed, Linda walked over to him and asked for his autograph. He politely signed for her. She then looked at it and said "What the hell does this say? Shit, I thought you were Tubby Smith."

[xavierj]

I don't get the knock on Tubby (and I thought Minnesota was pretty happy with him). Winning the National title so early almost been a curse to him from a fan perspective.

I think Minnesota fans have seen enough. This year was a major let down for them and there was even an article about how they now understand Kentucky frustrations with Tubby.

[Muskie]

I think Minnesota fans have seen enough. This year was a major let down for them and there was even an article about how they now understand Kentucky frustrations with Tubby.

Huh... had no idea.

[XU 87]

What do some of you think of Capel getting fired two years after going to the Elite 8?

Would you have fired Pelphrey when he has this big recruiting class coming in? I don't follow Arkansas hoops, but a good argument could be made to keep him for at least two more years to let that class develop.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Sports by Brooks....


N.C. State To Fire Sidney Lowe,
Hire Search Firm



From talking to several sources the past week, including one inside the N.C. State athletic department, I can confirm that - at least at the moment - Yow’s top choices for the job are Rick Barnes, Sean Miller, Tubby Smith and Mark Fox.




http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/nc-state-to-fire-sidney-lowe-hire-search-firm-29559

[XUglow]

What do some of you think of Capel getting fired two years after going to the Elite 8?

Would you have fired Pelphrey when he has this big recruiting class coming in? I don't follow Arkansas hoops, but a good argument could be made to keep him for at least two more years to let that class develop.

The class seems to be solid for Ark with Pel or no Pel. The Arkansas fans' thinking is that Pelphrey probably wouldn't develop them much past where they are now. It isn't like he hasn't had talent. He has had some good players. He just hasn't gotten much out of them.

[xavierj]

Per Sports by Brooks....


N.C. State To Fire Sidney Lowe,
Hire Search Firm



From talking to several sources the past week, including one inside the N.C. State athletic department, I can confirm that - at least at the moment - Yow’s top choices for the job are Rick Barnes, Sean Miller, Tubby Smith and Mark Fox.




http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/nc-state-to-fire-sidney-lowe-hire-search-firm-29559

And there you can see why NC State sucks. They really think they are better than they are. Sean Miller? Rick Barnes? Really?

[xavierj]

Huh... had no idea.

Here you go.

http://www.allkyhoops.com/2011/02/minnesota-writer-blasts-tubby-smith.html

http://www.thedailygopher.com/2011/3/7/2030214/looking-back-at-the-tubby-smith-era-in-minnesota

[XU 87]

The class seems to be solid for Ark with Pel or no Pel.


Unless the recruits decide to go elsewhere.

[xsteve1]

And there you can see why NC State sucks. They really think they are better than they are. Sean Miller? Rick Barnes? Really?

I think Barnes may be interested. It may be time for him to move on from Texas. He has kind of underachieved there recently.

[whitesox]

Unless the recruits decide to go elsewhere.

Which is very possible. BJ Young has said that the new coach will determine whether he stays- apparently he is disappointed Pelphrey is gone.

[DC Muskie]

What do some of you think of Capel getting fired two years after going to the Elite 8?

Would you have fired Pelphrey when he has this big recruiting class coming in? I don't follow Arkansas hoops, but a good argument could be made to keep him for at least two more years to let that class develop.

It didn't help Capel to have back to back losing seasons and having the NCAA looking into the program for recruiting violations. He'll get another job somewhere.

Pelphrey it could appear like they too were nervous about possible NCAA investigations.

[DC Muskie]

Debbie Yow is in love with Jay Wright. If money were no option, she would drive to Philly and try to ride him all the way back to Raleigh.

It's going to be fun to see who ends up taking that awful, horrible, incredibly well paid job.

It would not surprise me if someone like Bobby Gonzalez ended up there.

If I were Debbie, I would hire Bino Ramson and just piss Gary off.

Or realistically, Id look at Cunzo Martin, Rob Bennett, or hell Ed DeChellis. Or I would hire someone like John Croce and give him bank to hire guys like Book, or Davis, or Bino and kill the east coast recruiting.

Debbie needs to not take the bait and try to deliver a so called "big name" coach and get someone who can figure out how to win and wants to be there.

[xsteve1]

Wouldn't be surprised to see Capel involved with Richmond if Mooney gets the G. tech job. Capel does have ties to the area at VCU.

[ZONACAT]

Xavier is a much better job than NC State. By a lot.


Wouldn't be surprised to see Capel involved with Richmond if Mooney gets the G. tech job. Capel does have ties to the area at VCU.


Good call.

[DC Muskie]

That's a great call steve.

[X-band '01]

I think Barnes may be interested. It may be time for him to move on from Texas. He has kind of underachieved there recently.

Considering the reasons that Barnes left Clemson, why would he go to NC State?

I've said before that NC State is a sleeping giant in the ACC, but it's not a good sign if you need a search committee to find a head coach. That is your job as an AD to find one.

Dino Gaudio is available - he knows the ACC landscape. I'd love for hin to stick it to the Wake brass along with the rest of the ACC.

[joe titan]

Really helps Wolfpack PR when they cut an Alum who helped win their last NCAA title 2 years early. But hey they do just fine w/STX alum as football coach, maybe they intend to target CM.

[STL_XUfan]

Interesting Tweet from the Arizona AD:

Greg_Byrne (http://twitter.com/#%21/Greg_Byrne) Greg Byrne



Sean Miller & I have had good talks. He has zero interest in any job openings. We will have no further comment. Let's go beat Memphis!

Was there a fear of Sean jumping ship in the desert all ready?

[xavierj]

Considering the reasons that Barnes left Clemson, why would he go to NC State?

I've said before that NC State is a sleeping giant in the ACC, but it's not a good sign if you need a search committee to find a head coach. That is your job as an AD to find one.

Dino Gaudio is available - he knows the ACC landscape. I'd love for hin to stick it to the Wake brass along with the rest of the ACC.

Sleeping giant? Yeah because they seem such a threat to North Carolina and Duke at this point. Why would they be a sleeping giant? They are 3rd in the pecking order in their own city and it has been that way a very long time.

[DC Muskie]

Considering the reasons that Barnes left Clemson, why would he go to NC State?

I've said before that NC State is a sleeping giant in the ACC, but it's not a good sign if you need a search committee to find a head coach. That is your job as an AD to find one.

Dino Gaudio is available - he knows the ACC landscape. I'd love for hin to stick it to the Wake brass along with the rest of the ACC.

If you think NC State is a sleeping giant then you must think Marquette, Dayton San Fransisco are as well.

They have a great fan base when it comes to basketball. You know who else does? Maryland. Maryland sits on arguably the most talent rich county in the country. If anything Maryland would blow up if Gary would ever bother to get into the AAU game.

But NC State? They cheated to win, when they did win. Over 30 years ago.


Interesting Tweet from the Arizona AD:

Sean Miller & I have had good talks. He has zero interest in any job openings. We will have no further comment. Let's go beat Memphis!

Was there a fear of Sean jumping ship in the desert all ready?

This current AD didn't hire Sean right?

And what's the point of this tweet, if there wasn't some fear of him jumping. Also, why would Sean tell him, "Yes, I'm actually interested in the NC State job. What do you think of that?"

Weird, but good find. Thanks.

[Muskie]

If you think NC State is a sleeping giant then you must think Marquette, Dayton San Fransisco are as well.

They have a great fan base when it comes to basketball. You know who else does? Maryland. Maryland sits on arguably the most talent rich county in the country. If anything Maryland would blow up if Gary would ever bother to get into the AAU game.

But NC State? They cheated to win, when they did win. Over 30 years ago.



This current AD didn't hire Sean right?

And what's the point of this tweet, if there wasn't some fear of him jumping. Also, why would Sean tell him, "Yes, I'm actually interested in the NC State job. What do you think of that?"

Weird, but good find. Thanks.

I suspect NC State would be interested in talking to Miller. Maybe they inquired?

[ThePowerOfX]

I suspect NC State would be interested in talking to Miller. Maybe they inquired?

From what I read somewhere (honestly cannot remember where), he is there #1 choice. I assume this is partially based off his time there as an assistant under Sendek...

[xavierj]

Interesting Tweet from the Arizona AD:

Greg_Byrne (http://twitter.com/#%21/Greg_Byrne) Greg Byrne



Sean Miller & I have had good talks. He has zero interest in any job openings. We will have no further comment. Let's go beat Memphis!

Was there a fear of Sean jumping ship in the desert all ready?

Didn't Mike Bobinski say the same thing to Andy Katz at the final 4 two years ago?

[Perma Fro]

Didn't Mike Bobinski say the same thing to Andy Katz at the final 4 two years ago?

Good call. From the Andy Katz post on 4/6/09:

"Bobinski told ESPN.com Sunday night that he expected to speak with Miller late Sunday or early Monday. In a text to ESPN.com, he wrote: "Nothing firm at this moment, but I remain very optimistic that Sean Miller will continue as our head basketball coach at Xavier.""

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4043820

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per A. Katz/ESPN......


Coaching carousel chatter
Quick hits for Wednesday:

After conferring with multiple sources regarding several of the nation's coaching vacancies, let's take a turn around the coaching carousel:

• Unless something happens this week to jeopardize a deal, Texas Tech and Billy Gillispie should reach an agreement soon. Gillispie would be the right fit for the Red Raiders and should be able to energize an apathetic fan base by putting out a hard-nosed product. Gillispie didn't stop being a quality coach at Kentucky after resurrecting programs at UTEP and Texas A&M.

• Fairfield's Ed Cooley has been granted permission to talk with Providence, something he'll do once the Stags are done or at least get a break from playing in the NIT. The Stags upset Colorado State in the first round and now catch a break with a second-round game against Kent State after the Golden Flashes took down Saint Mary's in Moraga, Calif. Cooley is an incredible success story in Rhode Island, coming from poor background and playing at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass., before going on to be a successful assistant coach at Boston College and now coming off a MAAC regular-season title at Fairfield. Providence needs a personality like Cooley to rally the Friar faithful. He also can coach. Winning the MAAC is no easy chore. This would be a quality move for the Friars.

• Marquette coach Buzz Williams will have some interesting choices. He probably can have the Arkansas and Oklahoma jobs if he wants them or he can stay with the Golden Eagles, where he has continually produced NCAA tournament teams.

• Arkansas cannot hire a coach who has had NCAA issues and is under strict orders from university administration to not consider a candidate who has had any problems with the NCAA. One name that has emerged on the Arkansas radar is Kansas State's Frank Martin, to see whether he might have interest in leaving Manhattan. Missouri's Mike Anderson remains the slam dunk choice to return to Arkansas, but nothing may happen on that front until the Tigers are finished with the NCAA tournament. Anderson has flirted with other jobs before (see: Oregon), and if he doesn't leave for Arkansas -- assuming he's as high on the Razorbacks as they are on him -- it might be hard to see him leaving Missouri anytime soon.

• Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione has a tough task ahead of him. Potential NCAA sanctions loom over the program, although the Sooners are banking on the issues being secondary in nature, which would result in scholarship reductions and no institutional control issues. The Sooners are looking everywhere and won't hesitate to send out feelers to see whether current head coaches are willing to leave good jobs (think Tubby Smith going from Kentucky to Minnesota or Herb Sendek from NC State to Arizona State). Buzz Williams makes the most sense here.

• Former OU coach Jeff Capel had a chance to go east after Blake Griffin left and probably should have bolted when he had the chance. I'd be surprised if he didn't resurface in a league like the Colonial, where he had success when he was at VCU.

• Richmond's Chris Mooney will be a hot name this month and could be a solid second option for NC State or Georgia Tech if they fail to land a higher-profile name. Richmond athletic director Jim Miller is well aware of the possibility that Mooney could be poached.

• NC State will go after heavy hitters such as Texas' Rick Barnes (a North Carolina native), Pitt's Jamie Dixon, UCLA's Ben Howland, Texas A&M's Mark Turgeon, Notre Dame's Mike Brey and Vanderbilt's Kevin Stallings. Arizona's Sean Miller is unlikely to move now that he has the Wildcats atop the Pac-10. Remember, the Wolfpack did this last time they had a coaching vacancy and couldn't land then-Memphis coach John Calipari or ESPN analyst Steve Lavin, and turned to an alumnus in Sidney Lowe.

I can't see anyone from this list leaving for the Wolfpack. Stallings worked for Roy Williams, and the idea of competing against Carolina might not be enticing. If Stallings were to leave Vandy, he probably would be a better fit for Georgia Tech, where academics are a high priority. Brey does have a senior-laden team, but does he want to compete against his former boss at Duke?

As for NC State, it hired Dan Parker's search firm to aid in its coaching search. Why? AD Debbie Yow is from a basketball family and was the AD at Maryland. Why would she need help?

• Even though he's a Xavier graduate, Musketeers coach Chris Mack should be high on any of these lists for what he has done in a short period of time with this team. Another name you'll be seeing more of is VCU's Shaka Smart who, like Mooney, could be a second-tier option for some of these ACC job openings. Smart has done what every prior coach has done at VCU: win (see: Capel and current Alabama coach Anthony Grant).

• Now that Saint Mary's season is finished, Randy Bennett should be one of the top choices at Utah. Utah could have hired Bennett the last time it had an opening but didn't. Bennett probably would rather be at Arizona State, but he's a great fit for Utah, too.

• Montana's Wayne Tinkle is high on Wyoming's list, but he also could be an option at Fresno State if it decides to part with Steve Cleveland.




http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/blog/_/name/katz_andy/id/6224572/coaching-carousel-chatter

[xavierj]

Looks like you can add Bruce Pearl getting canned and Tennessee to the list. Chris Lowe from ESPN is reporting he will be gone as soon as Tennessee is done in the tourney.

[ZONACAT]

Good call. From the Andy Katz post on 4/6/09:

"Bobinski told ESPN.com Sunday night that he expected to speak with Miller late Sunday or early Monday. In a text to ESPN.com, he wrote: "Nothing firm at this moment, but I remain very optimistic that Sean Miller will continue as our head basketball coach at Xavier.""

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4043820

First thing I thought of also when the tweet came out this morning. Only difference is that "Nothing firm at this moment" takes a tad different tone than "has zero interest".

Are Arizona fans concerned? Not really, but NCSU has made SM their No. 1 choice and their AD spent 45 minutes yesterday describing SM without saying SM. That is why I believe our AD came out with the response was because of Yow's PC. She kind of forced his hand but if he does lose SM to NCSU he might as well commit Seppuku. I'm sure X fans would get a laugh out if though.

[waggy]

Miller ain't going to NC State. Even I know that.

[xavierj]

First thing I thought of also when the tweet came out this morning. Only difference is that "Nothing firm at this moment" takes a tad different tone than "has zero interest".

Are Arizona fans concerned? Not really, but NCSU has made SM their No. 1 choice and their AD spent 45 minutes yesterday describing SM without saying SM. That is why I believe our AD came out with the response was because of Yow's PC. She kind of forced his hand but if he does lose SM to NCSU he might as well commit Seppuku. I'm sure X fans would get a laugh out if though.

Sean Miller would have to take a major pay cut to go to North Carolina St.

[Xavgrad08]

Apparently Mick is on Arkansas short list. Pig Sooie
http://arkansasnews.com/2011/03/16/basketball-demands-quick-turnaround/

[XUglow]

Apparently Mick is on Arkansas short list. Pig Sooie


Isn't he on everyone's short list?

[STL_XUfan]

Now that Mizzou has been eliminated from the tournament media speculation is running wild about the Arkansas job and Mike Anderson. Reports range from its a done deal, to his agent is in early discussion, to the Arkansas Board of Curators don't know what a telephone is and therefore have no way to contact Mike Anderson.

All this brings back such fond memories of the great Sean Miller media circus of 2009. I am personally just waiting for the first link tracking private jets leaving from random locations in Arkansas and stopping over in Columbia or Kansas City. Once that happens then the real fun begins.

Welcome to the world of Twitter journalism. Where being the first to report it is more important than accuracy.

[Masterofreality]

Isn't he on everyone's short list?

Now THAT is funny.

Nice of Glow to take a break from his off-season bedroom romps to grace us with his incisive wit. :p

[xsteve1]

BCG to Texas Tech.
I think this is a good fit for him. He was just a real bad fit at UK.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news;_ylt=AuOroU_0bAhGfs99sNig1BzevbYF?slug=jn-king_gillispie_to_take_texas_tech_job_032011

[paulxu]

Now THAT is funny.

Nice of Glow to take a break from his off-season bedroom romps to grace us with his incisive wit. :p

I'm in love with Glow's avatar. I hope it's not his wife.

[GoMuskies]

Miller ain't going to NC State. Even I know that.

Probably not the first time. But he may ultimately change his mind and hop on that place back east. I think I've seen that show.

[waggy]

Probably not the first time. But he may ultimately change his mind and hop on that place back east. I think I've seen that show.

I think he would only leave Arizona for one reason, and that being if his family genuinely doesn't like Tucson. Lute and Miller are very different people.

He might like recruiting in the east better, but he really can't go wrong recruiting-wise at UA.

The only other thing, and can't possibly see this as an actual reason for him leaving, but do the UA players actually bother to listen to their coach? Just my impression of the players out there. Could be totally wrong.

[GoMuskies]

Shaka Smart to somewhere not named VCU.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per ESPN/AP.....


Report: Tennessee fires Bruce Pearl


KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- A person with knowledge of the decision says Tennessee has fired Bruce Pearl after a season that saw the coach charged with unethical conduct for lying to NCAA investigators during a probe into recruiting.

The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the university has not announced the firing.

In six seasons, the 51-year-old Pearl led the Volunteers to their first No. 1 ranking and first NCAA tournament regional finals appearance, missing out on a trip to the 2010 Final Four by a single point.

Pearl acknowledged in a tearful press conference on Sept. 10 that he had given investigators false information when asked about a cookout at his home attended by high school juniors. The NCAA has since charged the Tennessee basketball and football programs with a dozen violations.





http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6243862

[waggy]

Richly deserved. Sick of the cheating.

[XUglow]

I'm in love with Glow's avatar. I hope it's not his wife.

I am pretty sure that Glow is not married. I am pretty sure that my avatar is.

[Muskie]

Tenn and IUPUI added to the openings. Ron Hunter added to the Georgia State job.

[Xavgrad08]

Looks like Missouri will keep Anderson. According to the article he will be getting a 500k raise per year. I hate Doug Gotlieb, but he was the first to point out Anderson was using Arkansas to get a raise.
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=6245054

[STL_XUfan]

Mizzou fans are very mixed by it.

On the one hand, with Anderson in Columbia next year he will have a senior heavy team with lots of experience (Mizzou lost 1 player this year, and some people think that was addition by subtraction).

On the other hand Mizzou fans are getting sick of this yearly dance. His agent floats his name to every available school (See Georgia, Oregon, Arkansas) to start a bidding war. Mizzou caves and gives him a raise to retain him. However, after a disappointing finish to this season, many in Columbia are wondering what he did to deserve a 500K raise.

[Muskie]

Mizzou fans are very mixed by it.

On the one hand, with Anderson in Columbia next year he will have a senior heavy team with lots of experience (Mizzou lost 1 player this year, and some people think that was addition by subtraction).

On the other hand Mizzou fans are getting sick of this yearly dance. His agent floats his name to every available school (See Georgia, Oregon, Arkansas) to start a bidding war. Mizzou caves and gives him a raise to retain him. However, after a disappointing finish to this season, many in Columbia are wondering what he did to deserve a 500K raise.

He's been better than Quinn Snyder (both on and off the Court)? That's gotta be worth an extra mil for less headaches.

[SixFig]

sn_ncaab Sporting News
by tsnmike

Report: Providence hires Fairfield's Ed Cooley

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Twitter rumblings......


Lawrence Frank is the front-runner to replace Bruce Pearl as the head coach at Tennessee, according to sources close to the situation.


Other candidates include Shaka Smart, Chris Mooney, Anthony Grant, Buzz Williams, Gregg Marshall, Mark Turgeon and Chris Mack.




http://twitter.com/alexkennedynba

[waggy]

and chris mack.

http://twitter.com/alexkennedynba



hahahahahaha!

[danaandvictory]

Turgeon is an interesting case. Good coach, apparently fed up with recruiting issues and apathy at Texas A&M. One of these SEC schools would be well served to snap him up, I think.

[SixFig]

hahahahahaha!

I seem to recall another Xavier coach that went to a program in shambles. Now who was that? I vaguely recall he had the assist to Jerome Lane but I can't quite come up with his name...

[The_Mack_Pack]

I seem to recall another Xavier coach that went to a program in shambles. Now who was that? I vaguely recall he had the assist to Jerome Lane but I can't quite come up with his name...

Arizona is a basketball powerhouse, Tennessee is not. Also Tennessee will be an absolute mess and might be slammed with sanctions, Arizona just lost a couple of recruiting classes which is easily fixed by a good coach.

[LadyMuskie]

Coach was at the game tonight cheering on the Lady Muskies. He was wearing X pants, but not an X shirt. Let the speculation begin . . . :D

[xu95]

Obviously Xavier does not pay him enough to get the shirt too.

xu95

[Perma Fro]

Coach was at the game tonight cheering on the Lady Muskies. He was wearing X pants, but not an X shirt. Let the speculation begin . . . :D

You are correct, he was sporting a Livestrong shirt. Mrs. Coach and the Coach kids had the X gear covered. He spent most of the second half working the Blackberry and sharing with Mrs. Coach.

After the game he and the family had a five minute conversation with Bobo. Add that to the mix...

[xufan02]

You are correct, he was sporting a Livestrong shirt. Mrs. Coach and the Coach kids had the X gear covered. He spent most of the second half working the Blackberry and sharing with Mrs. Coach.

After the game he and the family had a five minute conversation with Bobo. Add that to the mix...

This makes it sound like Mack and Bobo are now a package deal to UT........LOL.

[DC Muskie]

I seem to recall another Xavier coach that went to a program in shambles.

Yes, such shambles. Coming off their 25 straight NCAA appearance and having one guy go lottery in the draft while another went in the second round.

Nor were there sanctions to endure.

Oh how ever did Sean recover.

Seriously this idea that Sean rescued this program is just flat out lying.

[gladdenguy]

Luther,
I think the Utah job is opened as well.

Sean Miller can eat a bag of dirt!!! (GO DUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

[muskiefan82]

Twitter rumblings......


Lawrence Frank is the front-runner to replace Bruce Pearl as the head coach at Tennessee, according to sources close to the situation.


Other candidates include Shaka Smart, Chris Mooney, Anthony Grant, Buzz Williams, Gregg Marshall, Mark Turgeon and Chris Mack.




http://twitter.com/alexkennedynba






Jeez. Just add Phil Jackson to the list too. Perhaps it should have read that the following candidates would be crazy to come here and then list them all.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per GoVolsXtra.....


The five coaches that were at the top of UT’s list after Bruce Pearl was fired on Monday are:

Pittsburgh coach Jamie Dixon.
Villanova coach Jay Wright.
Alabama coach Anthony Grant.
Texas A&M coach Mark Turgeon.
Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall.



http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2011/mar/23/five-coaches-top-uts-list-search-replace-bruce-pea/



Jeff Goodman responds via Twitter.....


LOL. Wright and Dixon. That's comical.


Goodman also tweets.....


According to a source, Lawrence Frank is in no way Tennessee's top target.
In fact, he may be on second-tier list.




https://twitter.com/goodmanonfox

[STL_XUfan]

Anderson officially to Arkansas (for at least the next hour and then who knows what the new reports will say).

Top of the fans wish list: Brad Stevens. Eventually the shock will wear off and they will realize how improbable that is.

[Xavgrad08]

Apparently Anderson has now decided to leave Missouri and go to Arkansas. Here is the link from Goodman. It is always fun watching coaches change their mind. It is also interesting to watch different Media outlets report different things. http://jeffgoodman.yardbarker.com/blog/jeffgoodman/source_missouris_anderson_headed_to_arkansas/4436000

[X-Fan]

Apparently Anderson has now decided to leave Missouri and go to Arkansas. Here is the link from Goodman. It is always fun watching coaches change their mind. It is also interesting to watch different Media outlets report different things. http://jeffgoodman.yardbarker.com/blog/jeffgoodman/source_missouris_anderson_headed_to_arkansas/4436000

At this point didn't he really have no choice but to leave? I mean, what recruit would believe that he was going to be at Mizzu for much longer after how long this drug on.

[STL_XUfan]

I would think a good choice for Mizzou would be Cuonzo Martin of Missouri St. However, I think the administration might see if they can't lure away a big splash hire with a lot of cash.

[ReturnOfTheMack]

Anderson officially to Arkansas (for at least the next hour and then who knows what the new reports will say).

Top of the fans wish list: Brad Stevens. Eventually the shock will wear off and they will realize how improbable that is.

Anderson just signed an "extension" with Mizzou no more than 4 days ago which obviously included what was probably a nice raise. I'm assuming this contract also upped the buy-out clause from where it was previously. I know alot of times when these contracts are signed it has to be passed through the Board of Trustees, Regents, etc after it is signed to make it official. Even though most of the time the process is a mere formality it concievably could take a few days from the time the contract is signed to the point where it becomes "official". My question is if the contract is indeed in this "limbo phase", for lack of a better term, does Arkansas have to pay the buy-out on the new contract or the buy-out from contract that was previously in place that would presumably be the one under which he was operating?

[STL_XUfan]

Anderson just signed an "extension" with Mizzou no more than 4 days ago which obviously included what was probably a nice raise. I'm assuming this contract also upped the buy-out clause from where it was previously. I know alot of times when these contracts are signed it has to be passed through the Board of Trustees, Regents, etc after it is signed to make it official. Even though most of the time the process is a mere formality it concievably could take a few days from the time the contract is signed to the point where it becomes "official". My question is if the contract is indeed in this "limbo phase", for lack of a better term, does Arkansas have to pay the buy-out on the new contract or the buy-out from contract that was previously in place that would presumably be the one under which he was operating?

As with every other media report on this situation, the report you are referring to was false. Mizzou was preparing one that would have been approved to present the CMA on Tuesday. That never occurred, either because the board of curators voted it down or because CMA wanted to wait to hear the numbers arkansas was offering.

Whatever the reason, he did not sign an extension with Mizzou.

[ReturnOfTheMack]

As with every other media report on this situation, the report you are referring to was false. Mizzou was preparing one that would have been approved to present the CMA on Tuesday. That never occurred, either because the board of curators voted it down or because CMA wanted to wait to hear the numbers arkansas was offering.

Whatever the reason, he did not sign an extension with Mizzou.

Thanks for the clarification.

[Beastin' It]

Per Shannon Russell's Twitter:

"No coaching carousel for Chris Mack. Has been contacted by undisclosed program(s) but said he is committed to Xavier. #xavier" 2:52pm

[xavierj]

Per Shannon Russell's Twitter:

"No coaching carousel for Chris Mack. Has been contacted by undisclosed program(s) but said he is committed to Xavier. #xavier" 2:52pm

Shocking.

[STL_XUfan]

Gregory's name is being tossed around in the Mizzou coaching search:

http://www.rockmnation.com/2011/3/24/2069218/mizzou-basketball-coaching-search-brian-gregory

http://implied.facepalm.de/facepalm_implied.jpg

[Muskie]

One of the other supposed candidates is Matt Painter. He's a Purdue alum and is locked in there by all accounts. Why would he be a candidate for Mizzou? Doesn't sound like this site that was linked knows all that much.

[STL_XUfan]

One of the other supposed candidates is Matt Painter. He's a Purdue alum and is locked in there by all accounts. Why would he be a candidate for Mizzou? Doesn't sound like this site that was linked knows all that much.

The St. Louis Post Dispatch is also backing up that rumor. Apparently it stems from a clause in his contract that allows Painter to leave this off season without having to pay a buyout. I have a feeling this will just be used as leverage in negotiations with Purdue.

Here is the Post Dispatch Editorial piece.

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/bernie-miklasz/article_53eca514-5628-11e0-abf8-0017a4a78c22.html



* Matt Painter: There's a little more to this than you'd think. I can't go into details, sorry. On the surface it seems crazy, the idea of Painter leaving his alma mater and dream job to go to Mizzou. Would I be surprised if it happened? Absolutely. I think it's a longshot. Do I think Painter could use Missouri to get a better deal at Purdue? Sure. He's a coach, right? That's what they do. But you shouldn't dismiss it. I'll have to ask you to trust me on this one. And if Painter wants this job, then Mike Alden won't have to go on a coaching search. The "search" would begin and end with Painter. But yes, I am skeptical.


If you think this is the craziest thing you've ever heard, I understand. But check out the Painter quote from last summer. In an interview with the Lafayette (Ind.) Journal-Courier, Painter certainly left the door open.


"You always do your best as an employee for an institution, but you have to take care of you and your family when it comes to negotiating the best contract for yourself," Painter said.


And Painter negotiated an escape clause from his contract that went into effect after the end of Purdue's season. If Painter leaves the only penalty is having to relinquish about $1.2 million in bonuses that were to be paid out later. But there is no buyout. Painter is free to go. And he specifically set his contract up to have such freedom.
"Some coaches have had astronomical buyouts and they go to another job and they're paying it off for three, four, five or six years and you don't want to be in that kind of position," Painter told the Journal & Courier. "Any time you can put yourself in a position to have a lower buyout, that only makes sense."


The door seems to be open -- if only a little, no?

[xu drew]

With a tip of the cap to XU '03, a source says Georgia Tech has offered Brian Gregory their head coaching position:

What are they thinking? (http://www.sportsbybrooks.com/georgia-tech-source-gregory-offered-hoops-job-29587)

[SixFig]

Brian Gregory to Georgia Tech and Isiah Thomas to Loyola Chicago?

These guys shouldn't even get to keep their own jobs, let alone get upgrades.

I don't know what that says about AD's these days.

[Xavgrad08]

According to the article G Tech has 1.5 million for the entire staff combined. That is not a lot of money to go around. Will be interesting to see if he takes it because Dayton seems to be going in the wrong direction, but for inexplicable reasons he has job security.

[whitesox]

The St. Louis Post Dispatch is also backing up that rumor. Apparently it stems from a clause in his contract that allows Painter to leave this off season without having to pay a buyout. I have a feeling this will just be used as leverage in negotiations with Purdue.

Here is the Post Dispatch Editorial piece.

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/columns/bernie-miklasz/article_53eca514-5628-11e0-abf8-0017a4a78c22.html

Painter did coach at Southern Illinois, and I believe his wife is from that area- maybe she wants to be closer to family.

Add that to the contract, the possibility for more money at Missouri, and the fact that Painter likely just had the best team at Purdue he is going to have in a while... still not likely, but probably worth a shot from Missouri.

[ReturnOfTheMack]

According to the article G Tech has 1.5 million for the entire staff combined. That is not a lot of money to go around. Will be interesting to see if he takes it because Dayton seems to be going in the wrong direction, but for inexplicable reasons he has job security.


I really hope BG doesn't take the GaTech job because I'm kind of Schadenfreude when it comes to watching Udump wallow in mediocrity with that troll at the helm. I don't know of whom he has pictures but how the hell does he keep popping up on all these BCS school wish lists?

That being said, gregory HAS to take this offer doesn't he? Look at it from his perspective: He's going to get a raise, most likely close to 50% assuming he's making in the neighborhood of 900K. He's going to land at a BCS job that has some history, hell they made it to the title game just seven years ago. He can recruit to an ACC program which means he'll get ACC type talent. Given the tumult of this past season, which manifested itself in a litany of things, he must feel some kind of heat up there and this would be a chance to escape what might be some unrealistic expectations from the restless natives. If he were to have another .500'ish A-10 season with another NIT bid his stock may just plummet off the board. He better strike while the iron is hot, well at least while the iron is luke-warm. And last but not least, and this certainly cannot possibly be overstated, the #1 absolute best reason for him to accept the GaTech job (drumroll please)........................................... .................................................. ...................................... HE WOULD GET TO LEAVE THE DUMPSTER FIRE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF DAYTON!!!

[GuyFawkes38]

Doesn't Chris Mooney seem like a much better option than Gregory.

I think ultimately schools are attracted by a more run and gun style and a coach who can recruit well. I guess you have to give Gregory the edge in both categories.

[An X Fan]

I really hope BG doesn't take the GaTech job because I'm kind of Schadenfreude when it comes to watching Udump wallow in mediocrity with that troll at the helm. I don't know of whom he has pictures but how the hell does he keep popping up on all these BCS school wish lists?

Second. Reps to you Return.

The last Dayton coach to bolt for the ACC worked out pretty well.

[muskienick]

I really hope BG doesn't take the GaTech job because I'm kind of Schadenfreude when it comes to watching Udump wallow in mediocrity with that troll at the helm. I don't know of whom he has pictures but how the hell does he keep popping up on all these BCS school wish lists?

That being said, gregory HAS to take this offer doesn't he? Look at it from his perspective: He's going to get a raise, most likely close to 50% assuming he's making in the neighborhood of 900K. He's going to land at a BCS job that has some history, hell they made it to the title game just seven years ago. He can recruit to an ACC program which means he'll get ACC type talent. Given the tumult of this past season, which manifested itself in a litany of things, he must feel some kind of heat up there and this would be a chance to escape what might be some unrealistic expectations from the restless natives. If he were to have another .500'ish A-10 season with another NIT bid his stock may just plummet off the board. He better strike while the iron is hot, well at least while the iron is luke-warm. And last but not least, and this certainly cannot possibly be overstated, the #1 absolute best reason for him to accept the GaTech job (drumroll please)........................................... .................................................. ...................................... HE WOULD GET TO LEAVE THE DUMPSTER FIRE KNOWN AS THE CITY OF DAYTON!!!

Well if the above report is correct (only $1.5 million available for the entire coaching staff) and he's already at $900K, Gregory would have to serve as head coach and fill all the assistants' position himself as well to get a 50% increase in his pay to go to Tech.

The Flyers may be stick with him until 2018!

[ReturnOfTheMack]

Well if the above report is correct (only $1.5 million available for the entire coaching staff) and he's already at $900K, Gregory would have to serve as head coach and fill all the assistants' position himself as well to get a 50% increase in his pay to go to Tech.

The Flyers may be stick with him until 2018!


Valid point. Ok so let's say that his lead assistant gets bumped up to 150k (which is probably the going rate at a lower tier BCS program), the other assistants split 150K, that still leaves 1.2 million for gregory. That's a 30% raise, not too shabby. Add all the other reasons I listed and I still don't see how he could turn down that offer.

[GuyFawkes38]

It appears close to official. BG will accept the GA Tech job.

I bet Groce will be a top candidate for UD.

[TJMuskie06]

Sounds as if it is BG's job if he wants it. I don't want him to leave Dayton. I thought that he would almost have to stay at least one more year after posting a 7-9 conference record.

[Xavier]

Sounds as if it is BG's job if he wants it. I don't want him to leave Dayton. I thought that he would almost have to stay at least one more year after posting a 7-9 conference record.

I know, and didn't you just get the feeling that the program was about to turn the corner next year?! --From most Dayton fans.

[An X Fan]

What is Georgia Tech thinking? The guy has been consistently average (read: underachieving) in the Atlantic 10 at a program with relatively strong support and resources.

[AdamtheFlyer]

It appears close to official. BG will accept the GA Tech job.

I bet Groce will be a top candidate for UD.


Pure speculation:

I'm sure they'd give Shaka Smart a courtesy call and will be told he's looking for $2 million per, despite his expressed love for UD and Dayton. End of phone call. They may give Cuonzo Martin or Gregg Marshall a call, but those guys are up for NC State and Mizzou. Not sure UD can afford to wait that out for a long shot hire to begin with.

Realistically, you're looking at Groce, Keith Dambrot and Jeff Boals as being the most obvious early leaders. I'd highly doubt they'd stay in house with Schmidt, Borovich or Mann. None of those guys are head coach material. Borovich down the road maybe.

I just hope I wake up tomorrow to news that Gregory accepts the GT job. Nothing is a given, there's always risk, but change is needed. The program is stale. The unknown is a much more appealing than the known. I have zero interest in 21-10, NIT berth for the next 7 years. If it must be torn down to properly rebuild, so be it. I would have no problem going 13-18 next year if it meant putting the building blocks for success in place.

[xsteve1]

It appears close to official. BG will accept the GA Tech job.

I bet Groce will be a top candidate for UD.

I think his Xavier ties would probably eliminate him from consideration.

[Masterofreality]

I love the way that head coaches like Izzo and Calamari are always pushing schools to hire their former assistants.

That has sure worked out well for UMess.

Oh and Please, please stay Midget. Please. We'd miss you so bad!

...And if you don't stay, Please udump AD. Please call John Calamari for his latest "hot coaching prospect" recommendation.

I also hear that Steve Lappas, Danny Nee and Darrelle Porter are available.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Jeff Goodman's twitter is full of CC nuggets.....


Georgia Tech has offered Dayton's Brian Gregory the job - FOXSports.com has confirmed. Could be official as soon as tomorrow.


Source has told FOXSports.com that Oklahoma does have Buzz Williams at top of list. Now it's just a matter of whether Buzz' buyout in way.


Tennessee has reached out to VCU's Shaka Smart and Central Florida's Donnie Jones, sources told FOXSports.com





http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox

[MCXU]

Georgia Tech has offered Dayton's Brian Gregory the job - FOXSports.com has confirmed. Could be official as soon as tomorrow.



Holy crap! Talk about deus ex machina.

If this is true it would be like Christmas morning for the Flyers.

They are attached to that loser until 2018 and then Georgia Tech swoops in from the sky and rescues them.

What the hell is Georgia Tech thinking?

[bobbiemcgee]

"Let's be honest: The minute Bulldogs' NCAA run is finished, Stevens will have more offers than Charlie Sheen at the Bunny Ranch."

Indystar

[xavierj]

"Let's be honest: The minute Bulldogs' NCAA run is finished, Stevens will have more offers than Charlie Sheen at the Bunny Ranch."

Indystar

He may get offers but I bet he stays at Butler.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

He may get offers but I bet he stays at Butler.


xj,


I think he stays until a dream job (iu, msu, nd) opens....

if Painter goes to Mizzo --- wonder if Purdue would interest him???

[whitesox]

xj,


I think he stays until a dream job (iu, msu, nd) opens....

if Painter goes to Mizzo --- wonder if Purdue would interest him???





Agreed. He isn't in a rush to go anywhere.

I would be shocked if Purdue didn't have at least some interest.

[xubrew]

Does this have any legs, or is it wild internet rambling???

http://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forums/showthread.php?p=420341

http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=78&f=1414&t=7359533

[xavierj]

xj,


I think he stays until a dream job (iu, msu, nd) opens....

if Painter goes to Mizzo --- wonder if Purdue would interest him???





Yeah Painter ain't going to Missouri.

[whitesox]

Yeah Painter ain't going to Missouri.

Very unlikely? Yes. Impossible? No.

Dan Dakich (radio show in Indy; former coach at Bowling Green) has said that it is more possible than people think. He does tend to be well-informed. Like I said, very unlikely- but not impossible.

[LA Muskie]

This is going to sound like blasphemy around here, but I think Gregory could do quite well somewhere else. These AD's aren't idiots -- they know what they're looking for and it's not just a win-loss record. The guy can recruit and he knows the game -- put him at a place that is attractive to student athletes (Dayton is not...) and he very well might succeed. I'm just saying...

[MADXSTER]

This is going to sound like blasphemy around here, but I think Gregory could do quite well somewhere else. These AD's aren't idiots -- they know what they're looking for and it's not just a win-loss record. The guy can recruit and he knows the game -- put him at a place that is attractive to student athletes (Dayton is not...) and he very well might succeed. I'm just saying...

SOMEBODY been drinkin again. Ma, time to hide the jug again, Pa's been partaken of the juice. He's been a sinnin.

[xubrew]

This is going to sound like blasphemy around here, but I think Gregory could do quite well somewhere else. These AD's aren't idiots -- they know what they're looking for and it's not just a win-loss record. The guy can recruit and he knows the game -- put him at a place that is attractive to student athletes (Dayton is not...) and he very well might succeed. I'm just saying...

believe me, many of them are....

[HEMI]

fwiw - GT Board says it's Mooney:

http://www.stingtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53205

There's a Brian Gregory thread over there too, if you're interested.

[X Factor]

This is going to sound like blasphemy around here, but I think Gregory could do quite well somewhere else. These AD's aren't idiots -- they know what they're looking for and it's not just a win-loss record. The guy can recruit and he knows the game -- put him at a place that is attractive to student athletes (Dayton is not...) and he very well might succeed. I'm just saying...

The guy can't win in the A10 yet you think he could quite well somewhere else? Gregory has recruited better than just about every A10 school, except for Xavier and maybe Temple. Gregory has brought in enough Top 150 players and has enough talent there to do something, but he hasn't done crap.

The guy just can't coach. His offense sucks and his road record is terrible.

[whitesox]

fwiw - GT Board says it's Mooney:

http://www.stingtalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53205

There's a Brian Gregory thread over there too, if you're interested.

From a guy who just joined that forum making his first post with an alleged source within the Richmond athletic department. Not quite sure I believe that.

[HEMI]

From a guy who just joined that forum making his first post with an alleged source within the Richmond athletic department. Not quite sure I believe that.

So... a guy making his 6th post quoting a guy making is 1st who has a "source". Yeah, I'm sure nothing can possibly go wrong with this either.:rolleyes:

But the GT Rivals board does have Mooney interviewing today, the article is subscription only:

http://georgiatech.rivals.com/default.asp?type=3

[whitesox]

Mooney does make way more sense Gregory

[Masterofreality]

From Twitter:

TheHiveGT The Hive GT
We're hearing that the Brian Gregory rumors were, in all likelihood, false. Chris Mooney is set to interview this afternoon.

Makes more sense to me.

[GoMuskies]

I think Mooney has done a pretty good job at Richmond and should take the money, but I wouldn't be thrilled with him if I was a fan of Georgia Tech. I just don't see that style as a big winner in the ACC. Sendek wasn't terrible at NC State, but his teams were never much of a threat.

I guess it beats keeping Hewitt, but if I'm a Tech fan I'd rather look elsewhere.

[GuyFawkes38]

The twitter world was sure that BG was offered and accepted the job yesterday. my fault for posting on this thread it was a sure thing.


He may get offers but I bet he stays at Butler.

He loses two major pieces in Mack and Howard. So this might be the year to bolt.

But yeah, the open schools this year don't seem attractive.

[xsteve1]

The twitter world was sure that BG was offered and accepted the job yesterday. my fault for posting on this thread it was a sure thing.



He loses two major pieces in Mack and Howard. So this might be the year to bolt.

But yeah, the open schools this year don't seem attractive.

Mack's only a junior. I kind of doubt he leaves early.

[xsteve1]

I think Mooney has done a pretty good job at Richmond and should take the money, but I wouldn't be thrilled with him if I was a fan of Georgia Tech. I just don't see that style as a big winner in the ACC. Sendek wasn't terrible at NC State, but his teams were never much of a threat.

I guess it beats keeping Hewitt, but if I'm a Tech fan I'd rather look elsewhere.

Agree. I guy like Smart would be much more appealing IMO.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Vanzant, Howard, and Hahn are their main seniors.

[DoubleD86]

Not to mention Stevens has recruited very well for Butler. Marshall is going to be a good player, they have top 150 Roosevelt Jones coming in next year as well as two other three star prospects. Butler will still have plenty of talent to win the Horizon and compete on a higher level.`

[SixFig]

An evaluation of Chris Mack from a Mizzou perspective:

Link (http://www.rockmnation.com/2011/3/25/2070540/mizzou-basketball-coaching-search-chris-mack)

In the poll at the bottom, 50% of Mizzou fans voted "Yay! But he's not coming ... he's a Cincy guy.". Pretty good endorsement.

[LA Muskie]

An evaluation of Chris Mack from a Mizzou perspective:

Link (http://www.rockmnation.com/2011/3/25/2070540/mizzou-basketball-coaching-search-chris-mack)

In the poll at the bottom, 50% of Mizzou fans voted "Yay! But he's not coming ... he's a Cincy guy.". Pretty good endorsement.
Complaints about denigrating "mid-major" comments from someone devoted to the Missouri basketball program (of all places) in 3...2...1...

[AdamtheFlyer]

I think Mooney has done a pretty good job at Richmond and should take the money, but I wouldn't be thrilled with him if I was a fan of Georgia Tech. I just don't see that style as a big winner in the ACC. Sendek wasn't terrible at NC State, but his teams were never much of a threat.

I guess it beats keeping Hewitt, but if I'm a Tech fan I'd rather look elsewhere.

According to reports, there's not much money to take at Georgia Tech. They're renovating their arena and paying Hewitt over 5 years. If Mooney goes to GT it won't be for money.

[muskienick]

The twitter world was sure that BG was offered and accepted the job yesterday. my fault for posting on this thread it was a sure thing.



He loses two major pieces in Mack and Howard. So this might be the year to bolt.

But yeah, the open schools this year don't seem attractive.

People said the same thing last year when they lost Heyward. Stevens will find a way to have Butler winning again next year (if he's still there).

[CinciX12]

The writer from Rock M did a really, really good job on breaking down all of those coaches, not just Mack. His opinion on Mack overall at the end was absolute dead on.

[GoMuskies]

Complaints about denigrating "mid-major" comments from someone devoted to the Missouri basketball program (of all places) in 3...2...1...

Nothing we can do about their ignorance.

[LA Muskie]

Nothing we can do about their ignorance.
I have to say, I'm pleasantly surprised that no one seemed to care. Maybe we're turning over a new leaf around here? Or perhaps we're too preoccupied with Butler's meteoric ascent past us to the top of the basketball world.

[HEMI]

Rumor on Blackburn that Gregory has called a meeting tomorrow. And a tease about Staten's future:

http://www.blackburnreview.com/

[Juice]

Rumor on Blackburn that Gregory has called a meeting tomorrow. And a tease about Staten's future:

http://www.blackburnreview.com/

I've heard the rumor that BG is going to take the Tennessee job. They deserve each other.

[waggy]

I've heard the rumor that BG is going to take the Tennessee job. They deserve each other.

Good match I think.

[Espe]

I am dumbfounded that Brian Gregory would have anyone who would want to hire him.

[Juice]

I've heard the rumor that BG is going to take the Tennessee job. They deserve each other.

Nevermind, "my source" was wrong


GaryParrishCBS Gary Parrish
Tennessee has announced the hiring of Cuonzo Martin.

[GoMuskies]

Is it insensitive of me to think Martin is a pretty risky hire? Isn't there a better than average chance that his cancer comes back? That wouldn't be a great situation to be in for Tennessee (of course it would be better for Martin).

[Juice]

Gregory is taking the Ga Tech job afterall.

http://jeffgoodman.yardbarker.com/blog/jeffgoodman/sources_daytons_gregory_expected_to_replace_hewitt _at_georgia_tech/4457606

Ga Tech fans should be pissed. This is an awful hire.

[DC Muskie]

I hope this is the last of bad news for Xavier fans. We've had a bad run lately.

[GoMuskies]

Gregory is taking the Ga Tech job afterall.

http://jeffgoodman.yardbarker.com/blog/jeffgoodman/sources_daytons_gregory_expected_to_replace_hewitt _at_georgia_tech/4457606

Ga Tech fans should be pissed. This is an awful hire.

I am continually dumbfounded by the decisions some schools make. And the thing is, these hirings you think are going to be a disaster.....almost uniformly end up being a disaster. It's like the ADs and Presidents are the only ones who can't see the obvious sometimes.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

The CC has been spinnin' like a mo'fo' 2'day.....

To catch it all up....twitter from Jeff Goodman.....


Bradley has hired Kent State's Geno Ford.

Dayton's Brian Gregory remains Georgia Tech's top choice
and is expected to replace Paul Hewitt

Cuonzo Martin will replace Bruce Pearl at Tennessee.

Chris Mooney signs new 10-year deal with Richmond




http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox

[X-band '01]

The MAC is officially a low-major if one of their best coaches is going to a dog in the Missouri Valley.

[GoMuskies]

Yeah, I was surprised to see that. Ford must REALLY hate Kent, Ohio.

[waggy]

The MAC is officially a low-major if one of their best coaches is going to a dog in the Missouri Valley.

Bradley has potential in the MVC. I think it's essentially a lateral move. Maybe other factors at play.

[X-Fan]

The MAC is officially a low-major if one of their best coaches is going to a dog in the Missouri Valley.

The MAC has virtually NO commitment to basketball. A truely pathetically ran conference.

[Masterofreality]

Yeah, I was surprised to see that. Ford must REALLY hate Kent, Ohio.

Maybe. He went to Ohio U. Kent just gave him an extension in April, 2010 though.

Must be money and a chance to move up a bit. MVC > MAC.

[Masterofreality]

Gregory is taking the Ga Tech job afterall.

http://jeffgoodman.yardbarker.com/blog/jeffgoodman/sources_daytons_gregory_expected_to_replace_hewitt _at_georgia_tech/4457606

Ga Tech fans should be pissed. This is an awful hire.

So let me get this straight.

Georgia Tech fires Paul Hewitt, a coach who has an actual NCAA Tourament Final Four on his resume for a guy who A) Has not even coached in 4 NCAA Tournament games. B) Coached in one of the worst excuses for an NCAA Tournament game in 2004 against DePuke. C) Has won one NCAA Tournament game in 8 years. D) Can't even finish in the first division of the 8th ranked league in college basketball. E) Runs an offense that isn't even sophisticated enough for 4th grade CYO.

Tech, you get what you deserve. Have fun the next five years, and maybe more, in oblivion.

[xavierj]

Bradley pays a ton more than Kent. Now Kent would be a great spot for Kelsey or they may go after Boals from OSU.

[Juice]

So let me get this straight.

Georgia Tech fires Paul Hewitt, a coach who has an actual NCAA Tourament Final Four on his resume for a guy who A) Has not even coached in 4 NCAA Tournament games. B) Coached in one of the worst excuses for an NCAA Tournament game in 2004 against DePuke. C) Has won one NCAA Tournament game in 8 years. D) Can't even finish in the first division of the 8th ranked league in college basketball. E) Runs an offense that isn't even sophisticated enough for 4th grade CYO.

Tech, you get what you deserve. Have fun the next five years, and maybe more, in oblivion.

http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/28121020


Dayton's Brian Gregory has reached an agreement in principle to become the next men's basketball coach at Georgia Tech, a source told CBSSports.com on Monday.

An official announcement is expected soon.

A source said Gregory informed his players at a meeting early Monday.

Gregory spent eight seasons at Dayton and took the Flyers to two NCAA tournaments, but he only finished higher than seventh in the Atlantic 10 once in the past six seasons. The former Michigan State assistant is replacing Paul Hewitt at Georgia Tech. The ACC school fired Hewitt earlier this month after five NCAA tournaments in 11 seasons.


If I am a Georgia Tech fan I am committing a murder suicide against the AD. I don't think I can remember a worse hire for a school.

[xavierj]

http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/28121020



If I am a Georgia Tech fan I am committing a murder suicide against the AD. I don't think I can remember a worse hire for a school.

They could only offer $1.5 million for his entire staff. Who else are they going to hire? Other guys turned it down. Gregory has won nearly 66% of his games. I have seen worse.

[xsteve1]

Gregory's numbers are very similar to what Skip did here and that got Skip to the ACC. Both had 1 NCAA win. Skip had an NIT Final 4, Gregory won it. I think the city of Dayton also is difficult to recruit to.

[MADXSTER]

I think the city of Dayton also is difficult to recruit.

Excellent post. Dayton is a difficult city to recruit but Gregory has done a pretty good job. I know that he has lost out to Chaminade Jullian and Dayton Huber Heights recently on some recruits but overall he has made some inroads.

[GuyFawkes38]

Outside of Duke, Unc, and perhaps Maryland, the ACC doesn't appear to be an attractive place.

Wake Forest hired a suspect coach last year. Georgia Tech, of coursed, hired a subpar coach.

I'm surprised. I thought the conference was stronger in the middle. I guess not having a big recruiting population base does hurt.

I know we kid about the Big East. But they do an impressive job hiring and keeping coaches (apparently they have bigger bball budgets than the ACC).

[GuyFawkes38]

BTW, add Pete Gillen to the list UDpride is discussing.

[DC Muskie]

Football killed the best basketball conference in the country.

[PMI]

Outside of Duke, Unc, and perhaps Maryland, the ACC doesn't appear to be an attractive place.

Wake Forest hired a suspect coach last year. Georgia Tech, of coursed, hired a subpar coach.

I'm surprised. I thought the conference was stronger in the middle. I guess not having a big recruiting population base does hurt.

I know we kid about the Big East. But they do an impressive job hiring and keeping coaches (apparently they have bigger bball budgets than the ACC).

This is a joke, right? You realize where the ACC is? Lack of regional talent is the dead last thing wrong with the league. The ACC is victim of their own mentally challenged athletic directors.

[GuyFawkes38]

This is a joke, right? You realize where the ACC is? Lack of regional talent is the dead last thing wrong with the league. The ACC is victim of their own mentally challenged athletic directors.

Georgia, NC, SC, Virginia, Florida have less bball talent than DC, NY, Conn, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, California (and I'd bet that the talent in the south goes to football more than the talent in NYC and Philly).

Of course, Duke and UNC recruit nationally. So not having a large population base affects them less. I noted that Maryland is an exception.

[XU-XHI]

This from the AJC, "Staten’s opinion is counter to most observers of Gregory’s work in Dayton. His reputation there was as a strong developer of talent."

Oh what you will talk yourself into to avoid buyer's remorse!

[DC Muskie]

Georgia, NC, SC, Virginia, Florida have less bball talent than DC, NY, Conn, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, California (and I'd bet that the talent in the south goes to football more than the talent in NYC and Philly).

Of course, Duke and UNC recruit nationally. So not having a large population base affects them less. I noted that Maryland is an exception.

You realize where Duke and UNC got a lot of their talent from right? In Prince George's county. Northeast of Washington, DC.

I like the fact you have Rhode Island on this list. Sorta funny.

[GuyFawkes38]

You realize where Duke and UNC got a lot of their talent from right? In Prince George's county. Northeast of Washington, DC.

I like the fact you have Rhode Island on this list. Sorta funny.

I excepted Duke, UNC, and Maryland.

I think part of the reason that Wake Forest and NC state aren't attractive jobs is because they lack a good in state recruiting base. They compete against UNC and Duke, who recruit nationally. It's an unfair match.

[xu drew]

The rumblings about Matt Painter to Mizzou, while not a done deal, seem to be growing louder and louder. Purdue has quite the haul of recruits lined up the next couple seasons. Anybody with better insight into things have any idea if we were involved with any of their commits? With us being all but full for 2011 I'm thinking more 2012 - did they happen to have anybody verballed in that class that may open their recruitment and give us another shot?

[Juice]

The rumblings about Matt Painter to Mizzou, while not a done deal, seem to be growing louder and louder. Purdue has quite the haul of recruits lined up the next couple seasons. Anybody with better insight into things have any idea if we were involved with any of their commits? With us being all but full for 2011 I'm thinking more 2012 - did they happen to have anybody verballed in that class that may open their recruitment and give us another shot?

X was definitely involved with Donnie Hale.

http://rivals.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Donnie-Hale-80419;_ylt=An5Yi8pBbtUWPqLnx4wGRTfVO5B4

[Nigel Tufnel]

I was doing some surfing around the web on the Painter to Missouri rumors. Over on Purdue's rivals board, a poster stated that he received the following email today from Purdue's athletics department.

Dear John Purdue Club Members:
?
Thanks for the outpouring of support for Matt Painter and for your concern for our Purdue men’s basketball program.
?
In an effort to allay many of your concerns and dispel much of the misinformation by “unnamed sources”, Athletics Director Morgan Burke has asked me to share with each of you that he is working diligently with President France Cordova and our Board of Trustees to ensure that Matt remains our head coach for many years to come.
?
Proactively they have made an investment in Matt that was communicated last evening, clearly reinforcing their continued commitment to him and to our championship program. ??They did not wait to counter anyone else’s offer.? It is my hope that the words and actions of our President, our Board and Morgan will encourage Matt, Jerri and their family to remain with Purdue.
?
Personally, I have been overwhelmed with the number of e-mails pledging to join the John Purdue Club or increase support. ?Ironically, I believe we would not be in this situation had more than 11% of our current membership participated in the Mackey Challenge and more than 150 of our nearly 9,000 members recruited at least one new member.? More of the Big Ten television revenues could have been allocated for compensation for the basketball coaching staff members and less toward the critical path of updating Mackey Arena.?
?
As a self-supporting university auxiliary, we can spend only what we raise, so everyone’s participation will ensure that we retain Matt and provide championship-quality experiences for every single one of our Boilermaker student-athletes.
?
Thanks for your continued loyal support and passionate commitment….stay tuned!
?
BOILER UP, HAMMER DOWN, and HAIL PURDUE!
?
?

Nancy L. Cross
Sr. Associate Athletics Director-Development and Sports



Man, talk about a slap in the face to the Purdue fan base at a very bad time. Has any X fan ever received something like this from the athletic department when we lost Matta or Miller? I would be furious if I was a booster and received this type of letter amidst rumors of our head coach leaving. Especially the bolded part.

Wow.

[PMI]

I remember getting a letter from Mike Bobinski saying that we could have kept Miller if it weren't for Gary Griffin's Ron Everhart remarks. Thanks a lot Gary.

[chico]

Football killed the best basketball conference in the country.

I agree. The ACC was the gold standard - always had the best coaches and best players.

The strange thing is, it was done in much the same manner as video killed the radio star.

[muskiefan82]

I was doing some surfing around the web on the Painter to Missouri rumors. Over on Purdue's rivals board, a poster stated that he received the following email today from Purdue's athletics department.

Dear John Purdue Club Members:
?
Thanks for the outpouring of support for Matt Painter and for your concern for our Purdue men’s basketball program.
?
In an effort to allay many of your concerns and dispel much of the misinformation by “unnamed sources”, Athletics Director Morgan Burke has asked me to share with each of you that he is working diligently with President France Cordova and our Board of Trustees to ensure that Matt remains our head coach for many years to come.
?
Proactively they have made an investment in Matt that was communicated last evening, clearly reinforcing their continued commitment to him and to our championship program. ??They did not wait to counter anyone else’s offer.? It is my hope that the words and actions of our President, our Board and Morgan will encourage Matt, Jerri and their family to remain with Purdue.
?
Personally, I have been overwhelmed with the number of e-mails pledging to join the John Purdue Club or increase support. ?Ironically, I believe we would not be in this situation had more than 11% of our current membership participated in the Mackey Challenge and more than 150 of our nearly 9,000 members recruited at least one new member.? More of the Big Ten television revenues could have been allocated for compensation for the basketball coaching staff members and less toward the critical path of updating Mackey Arena.?
?
As a self-supporting university auxiliary, we can spend only what we raise, so everyone’s participation will ensure that we retain Matt and provide championship-quality experiences for every single one of our Boilermaker student-athletes.
?
Thanks for your continued loyal support and passionate commitment….stay tuned!
?
BOILER UP, HAMMER DOWN, and HAIL PURDUE!
?
?

Nancy L. Cross
Sr. Associate Athletics Director-Development and Sports



Man, talk about a slap in the face to the Purdue fan base at a very bad time. Has any X fan ever received something like this from the athletic department when we lost Matta or Miller? I would be furious if I was a booster and received this type of letter amidst rumors of our head coach leaving. Especially the bolded part.

Wow.

I am impressed with the correct use of ironically.

[Muskie]

I was doing some surfing around the web on the Painter to Missouri rumors. Over on Purdue's rivals board, a poster stated that he received the following email today from Purdue's athletics department.

Dear John Purdue Club Members:
?
Thanks for the outpouring of support for Matt Painter and for your concern for our Purdue men’s basketball program.
?
In an effort to allay many of your concerns and dispel much of the misinformation by “unnamed sources”, Athletics Director Morgan Burke has asked me to share with each of you that he is working diligently with President France Cordova and our Board of Trustees to ensure that Matt remains our head coach for many years to come.
?
Proactively they have made an investment in Matt that was communicated last evening, clearly reinforcing their continued commitment to him and to our championship program. ??They did not wait to counter anyone else’s offer.? It is my hope that the words and actions of our President, our Board and Morgan will encourage Matt, Jerri and their family to remain with Purdue.
?
Personally, I have been overwhelmed with the number of e-mails pledging to join the John Purdue Club or increase support. ?Ironically, I believe we would not be in this situation had more than 11% of our current membership participated in the Mackey Challenge and more than 150 of our nearly 9,000 members recruited at least one new member.? More of the Big Ten television revenues could have been allocated for compensation for the basketball coaching staff members and less toward the critical path of updating Mackey Arena.?
?
As a self-supporting university auxiliary, we can spend only what we raise, so everyone’s participation will ensure that we retain Matt and provide championship-quality experiences for every single one of our Boilermaker student-athletes.
?
Thanks for your continued loyal support and passionate commitment….stay tuned!
?
BOILER UP, HAMMER DOWN, and HAIL PURDUE!
?
?

Nancy L. Cross
Sr. Associate Athletics Director-Development and Sports



Man, talk about a slap in the face to the Purdue fan base at a very bad time. Has any X fan ever received something like this from the athletic department when we lost Matta or Miller? I would be furious if I was a booster and received this type of letter amidst rumors of our head coach leaving. Especially the bolded part.

Wow.

Not to my knowledge. I know they university did put in a call to raise funds. But I don't think they ever put in writing that the failure to raise funds led to Miller leaving.

I think the ultimate call was that Miller's price tag was too high, regardless of the amount of money they were able/willing to raise from donors.

[DC Muskie]

I excepted Duke, UNC, and Maryland.

I think part of the reason that Wake Forest and NC state aren't attractive jobs is because they lack a good in state recruiting base. They compete against UNC and Duke, who recruit nationally. It's an unfair match.

I'm not sure you know and judging by this post you don't, but North Carolina has some pretty good talent. Probably better than Rhode Island.

[whitesox]

Not to my knowledge. I know they university did put in a call to raise funds. But I don't think they ever put in writing that the failure to raise funds led to Miller leaving.

I think the ultimate call was that Miller's price tag was too high, regardless of the amount of money they were able/willing to raise from donors.

Even if, hypothetically, that were the case (that failure to raise funds led to Miller leaving), I'm not sure what calling out every booster in a letter like that accomplishes. It makes them look petty to do that while this is going on- Purdue fans have reacted extremely negatively.

If they want to bring up that they need more donations to run the AD how they would like and potentially keep a guy like Painter, now is not the time to do so.

[whitesox]

The rumblings about Matt Painter to Mizzou, while not a done deal, seem to be growing louder and louder. Purdue has quite the haul of recruits lined up the next couple seasons. Anybody with better insight into things have any idea if we were involved with any of their commits? With us being all but full for 2011 I'm thinking more 2012 - did they happen to have anybody verballed in that class that may open their recruitment and give us another shot?

Of course, all of this is a big IF still right now, but:

For 2012, they have verbals from Jay Simpson (PF), Kyle Molock (PG) and Rapheal Davis (SG).

Jay Simpson is #86 overall on Rivals; they show him having interest (in addition to Purdue) in Bradley, Illinois, Ohio State, and Xavier.

Kyle Molock is #129 overall. Rivals lists Akron, Florida International, Ohio, and St. Joe's. For what its worth, Molock got hurt this summer; Purdue people generally thought he was on the rise before his injury.

Davis is #100 overall. Rivals lists Xaver along with IU, OSU, Illinois, UCLA, and Florida. He is the only of the three from Indiana.

I would imagine there is a decent shot any (or all) of these guys would reopen their recruitment.


Purdue also has 2013 commitments from Basil Smotherman (Rivals 4 star) and Bryson Scott (Scout 4 star, not rated on Rivals yet). Both are from Indiana. Considering Indiana is pretty full even through 2013 (they already have two commits there), either guy could be in play. I believe we were recruiting Smotherman when he committed.

[SixFig]

Of course, all of this is a big IF still right now, but:

For 2012, they have verbals from Jay Simpson (PF), Kyle Molock (PG) and Rapheal Davis (SG).

Jay Simpson is #86 overall on Rivals; they show him having interest (in addition to Purdue) in Bradley, Illinois, Ohio State, and Xavier.

Kyle Molock is #129 overall. Rivals lists Akron, Florida International, Ohio, and St. Joe's. For what its worth, Molock got hurt this summer; Purdue people generally thought he was on the rise before his injury.

Davis is #100 overall. Rivals lists Xaver along with IU, OSU, Illinois, UCLA, and Florida. He is the only of the three from Indiana.

I would imagine there is a decent shot any (or all) of these guys would reopen their recruitment.


Purdue also has 2013 commitments from Basil Smotherman (Rivals 4 star) and Bryson Scott (Scout 4 star, not rated on Rivals yet). Both are from Indiana. Considering Indiana is pretty full even through 2013 (they already have two commits there), either guy could be in play. I believe we were recruiting Smotherman when he committed.

Sniping other teams recruits is one of my favorite parts of the coaching carousel.

Mouhahahahaha

[bleedXblue]

Im beginning to really turn sour on this whole coaching profession thing in college basketball.

Is Purdue in a good conference ? yes

Is Purdue one of the country's top 25 programs year in and year out ? yes, most of the time

Does Matt Painter make over 1MM a year ? yes

Does Purdue have good academics ? yes

Does Purdue have a nice facility ? yes

Does Purdue have a good following and loyal fan base ? yes

What more do you want ? Be thankful for what you have....one of the best jobs in your profession. You're looking at Mizzou for what reason ? It can only be for one fu^&ing reason.......more money. Shallow. Absolutley swimming in the most shallow part of the pool.

[danaandvictory]

What more do you want ? Be thankful for what you have....one of the best jobs in your profession. You're looking at Mizzou for what reason ? It can only be for one fu^&ing reason.......more money. Shallow. Absolutley swimming in the most shallow part of the pool.

Or he hates his boss at Purdue. You don't know.

[whitesox]

Or he hates his boss at Purdue. You don't know.

That's been the rumored reason. A reporter from St. Louis heard from the Missouri side that Purdue had offered Painter last night about as much as Missouri was offering- around $2 million a year.

But (based solely on what people have said; I have no personal knowledge) Painter has been really frustrated by the AD and the way the athletic department is run. That would play a big role in it.

I have a tough time assuming that a coach leaves only for money because we never know what else is going on.

[xsteve1]

Is Purdue hoping Painter takes the Missouri job so they can make a run at Stevens? Wonder if Stevens would even take the Purdue job.

[xavierj]

Who wants to live in West Lafayette, IN? Place is a dump. Now I have no idea but Columbia, MO might not be much better.

[ReturnOfTheMack]

Who wants to live in West Lafayette, IN? Place is a dump. Now I have no idea but Columbia, MO might not be much better.


Using that as criteria just think of the hurdle UD has to clear when making a pitch to a prospective coach.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per J. Goodman's Twitter....


Louisiana Tech hired Ole Miss assistant Mike White today, sources told FOXSports.com. White is son of Duke AD Kevin White.

Hearing Glen Miller to Colgate, Kenny. Not done yet, but he is the leader.

Xavier assistant Pat Kelsey and Pittsburgh assistant Pat Skerry both among the top candidates for Towson, source told FOXSports.com.




http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox

[waggy]

Is it unusual that statements about the situation have come from someone other than the AD?

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Excellent article re: HC Painter --- Mizzo --- PU.....



http://www.stltoday.com/sports/college/mizzou/article_ce30a666-7253-5129-9901-d78dca36b0ed.html

[Muskie]

Looks like Painter to Mizzou is close!

St. Louis Post-Dispatch columnist Bernie Miklasz just posted the following on his forum:

"Post subject: Looking Great on Painter....
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:35 am
It looks like this will be a happy day for Mizzou fans.

Not official; nothing announced.

But a source that I greatly trust tells me that Painter is in ... it's my understanding that Alden recently got the call.

Hopefully there will be an announcement relatively soon.

-B

[xavierj]

Looking like Painter will take the Missouri job. That is kind of crazy but you never know. Who will Purdue target? They probably will not pay for someone like Brad Stevens. I wonder if Chris Mooney would have interest.

[X-Fan]

Looking like Painter will take the Missouri job. That is kind of crazy but you never know. Who will Purdue target? They probably will not pay for someone like Brad Stevens. I wonder if Chris Mooney would have interest.

Before he jumped to tOSU wasn't Purdue Matta's "Dream Job"? If I recall he grew up a Boiler fan and lived like 10 miles from campus. Am I remembering that right?

[whitesox]

Before he jumped to tOSU wasn't Purdue Matta's "Dream Job"? If I recall he grew up a Boiler fan and lived like 10 miles from campus. Am I remembering that right?

He grew up in Illinois near Lafayette, but I believe he was an Indiana fan.

http://www.cleveland.com/osu/index.ssf/2011/02/ohio_state_coach_thad_matta_wa.html

[AdamtheFlyer]

Brad Stevens grew up a huge Indiana fan, even traveled to see them play in NCAA games. Ultimately I think he's waiting for Crean to get canned so he can take the IU job. Even with his great recruiting, IU would and will dump Crean in a second to get Stevens. Only a matter of time, maybe after next season. Crean's in a no win spot. The natives want Stevens. The donors want Stevens. Short of making the dance next season, a very difficult task, his time in Bloomington is almost up.

If Painter does leave, I'd imagine one of the top names on the list would be someone who recruits Indiana very well, has great midwest ties, and is very successful. A name that would make you all very nervous. A guy that's not looking to leave, but would surely have to listen to the Purdue folks. I think Chris Mack would be one of the first to get a call, assuming Stevens wouldn't go and knowing Cuonzo Martin is off the table. Top three would probably be Gregg Marshall, Shaka Smart and Chris Mack.

[danaandvictory]

i can only speak for myself, but the only way Chris Mack being a candidate for Purdue makes me nervous is if Kelsey has already taken the Towson job.

[Muskie]

Painter has apparently changed his mind. Perhaps if Mizzou sweetens the deal with I don't know... an extra million...

where have we seen that before?

[SkyWalker]

ESPN is reporting that Painter has turned down Missouri and is staying at Purdue.

[ThePowerOfX]

Goodman just tweeted that Painter and Purdue have agreed to a new 8 year deal. Sounds like Painter handled this well enough to get a huge payday...

[BlueX]

It must have been the Purdue students massive rally that changed his mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C0Hy16I7Hs&feature=player_embedded

[The_Mack_Pack]

It must have been the Purdue students massive rally that changed his mind.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9C0Hy16I7Hs&feature=player_embedded

Hahahahaha

[Espe]

Mooney to Mizzou?

[waggy]

Mooney to Mizzou?

I'd be shocked. On the surface Mizzou seems like a terrible fit for him.

[waggy]

Also, Mizzou is probably a little vulnerable and not thinking clearly after what Painter just did to them.

[Masterofreality]

I'd be shocked. On the surface Mizzou seems like a terrible fit for him.

I don't know. Mooney to Mizzou is no more odd than Beilien to West Virginia or Michigan.

[waggy]

I don't know. Mooney to Mizzou is no more odd than Beilien to West Virginia or Michigan.

Great comparisons.

[Espe]

I've heard Mooney is their number two man after Shaka. Mizzou is willing to pay around $2MM, so I think Mooney would take that if offered.

[XUFan09]

I wonder how well Mooney's system would work with players recruited for 40 Minutes of Hell.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Per Charlotte Observer........



Yow is in Houston for the Final Four. Virginia Commonwealth coach Shaka Smart, Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall and Cincinnati's Mick Cronin are believed to be among Yow's top targets.




http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/04/01/2187718/wolfpack-clarifies-its-coaching.html

[The_Mack_Pack]

I see NC State lowered their expectations.

[muskiefan82]

Per Charlotte Observer........



Yow is in Houston for the Final Four. Virginia Commonwealth coach Shaka Smart, Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall and Cincinnati's Mick Cronin are believed to be among Yow's top targets.




Is he a hired assassin?

[XU05and07]

Per Charlotte Observer........



Yow is in Houston for the Final Four. Virginia Commonwealth coach Shaka Smart, Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall and Cincinnati's Mick Cronin are believed to be among Yow's top targets.




http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/04/01/2187718/wolfpack-clarifies-its-coaching.html





2 coaches that have won something this year...and one coach that cries a lot

[XU05and07]

Let's say that winner of VCU-Butler game wins the national title...Does that make it harder, easier, more douchy to leave right after putting the trophy in the case?

For VCU, I think Smart would be a little easier. He would be a legend already and probably wouldn't be able to get them back their next year. Though he would look like a huge d-bag for leaving a school like that.

For Butler, Stevens makes it harder on himself to leave without a reaction that Matta and Miller get from us (and Matta from Butler as well). He has shown consistency and the building of a program. Does he want to go and rebuild from the beginning again or just continue with a program he built that has a title in the books?

It may be a lot easier for Stevens to stay if they win since the school and alumni will be throwing all types of money to continue the winning.

[Muskie]

Paul Lusk is your new HC at Missouri State. He was Matt Painter's right hand man at Purdue.

[Masterofreality]

Per Charlotte Observer........

Yow is in Houston for the Final Four. Virginia Commonwealth coach Shaka Smart, Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall and Cincinnati's Mick Cronin are believed to be among Yow's top targets.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/04/01/2187718/wolfpack-clarifies-its-coaching.html



Ah, hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!. How would the SucKS faithful react to that?

Wait..........Don't leave YTG....PLEASE! Don't leave.

[The_Mack_Pack]

Lon Kruger to Oklahoma. (http://gary-parrish.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/6271764/28192852)

[Muskie]

didn't see that one coming. Of course I don't follow either UNLV or OKLA.

[smileyy]

Wow. That's not exactly an inspired hire. Seems like the kind of "safe, but low-upside" choice that an AD makes, because, well, you won't get _fired_ for hiring a name like Lon Kruger.

[LutherRackleyRulez]

Goodman's twitter.....


Duke assistant coach Steve Wojciechowski involved with the Dayton opening, sources told FOXSports.com.

Lon Kruger to Oklahoma is now "all but done", a source close to the UNLV coach told FOXSports.com.

Missouri State on verge of hiring Purdue associate head coach Paul Lusk, sources told FOXSports.com




http://twitter.com/goodmanonfox

[ReturnOfTheMack]

Ah, hahahahahahahahahahahahaha!. How would the SucKS faithful react to that?

Wait..........Don't leave YTG....PLEASE! Don't leave.

If the comments section under the Cincinnati.com article is any barometer, it would seem probably a majority of them would be OK with it. Even speaking to a few of my UC friends (there are certain aspects of each of our friends we wish we could change), not a single on of them would be crushed if he left. Most of them seem to think that this year he did an admirable job but his tenure as a whole at UC has been slightly less than adequate. They kind of have a similar regard to Cronin as UDump fans did with Gregory. Each did some "good" things but neither are the guy that could elevate the program to the next level.

[Masterofreality]

If the comments section under the Cincinnati.com article is any barometer, it would seem probably a majority of them would be OK with it. Even speaking to a few of my UC friends (there are certain aspects of each of our friends we wish we could change), not a single on of them would be crushed if he left. Most of them seem to think that this year he did an admirable job but his tenure as a whole at UC has been slightly less than adequate. They kind of have a similar regard to Cronin as UDump fans did with Gregory. Each did some "good" things but neither are the guy that could elevate the program to the next level.

I know. I don't want him to go. YTG is borderline at best, despite what Mike DeCoursey thinks.

[xavierj]

I know. I don't want him to go. YTG is borderline at best, despite what Mike DeCoursey thinks.

Mick was offered the NC State job. Would double his salary. Let's see if he takes it. Doubt it.

[X-band '01]

Wow - I would love to hear the excuses coming out of his mouth if he does take the NC State job. Their fans will eat him alive, and that's not even saying what the Carolina and Duke fans will have in store for him.

[XUFan09]

Wow - I would love to hear the excuses coming out of his mouth if he does take the NC State job. Their fans will eat him alive, and that's not even saying what the Carolina and Duke fans will have in store for him.

Suddenly he'll be talking about how even Virginia comes out and plays tough, so that's why they lost to them at home.

[ReturnOfTheMack]

Mick was offered the NC State job. Would double his salary. Let's see if he takes it. Doubt it.

Which source stated that he was offered? I've been reading alot about how he is one of several targets but I've yet to see that he was in fact offered the job?

If he has been offered the job I'm damn near positive he rejects it. There's about a good of chance of him taking that job as Huggins passing a breathlyzer on any day ending in "y". Just on the surface it's a lateral move at best. I'd say it's probably a step down. Let's face it, the seventh place team in the ACC isn't getting an at-large bid most years like the big east does. UC can be a middle of the road team in the big east and get in where as a mediocre ACC team (see Virginia Tech) is going to be left out. Cronin is going to use this "offer" to leverage UC's administration. Just a week or so ago he was crying to the press about how UC needs to commit more capital to the basketball program to keep up with the Jones in the big east. This is just the type of bargaining chip he needs to get such funding. He's going to use this in his contract re-negotiation and his quest to have the shitmaker center renovated. I'd say this is about a perfect situation for Mick. He can use this offer to exhibit his "value" on an open market and force the hand of UC's AD who probably wants no part of another regime change given the turnover he's had to face in both the football and basketball programs in the past five or six years.

[xavierj]

Which source stated that he was offered? I've been reading alot about how he is one of several targets but I've yet to see that he was in fact offered the job?

If he has been offered the job I'm damn near positive he rejects it. There's about a good of chance of him taking that job as Huggins passing a breathlyzer on any day ending in "y". Just on the surface it's a lateral move at best. Cronin is going to use this "offer" to leverage UC's administration. Just a week or so ago he was crying to the press about how UC needs to commit more capital to the basketball program to keep up with the Jones in the big east. This is just the type of bargaining chip he needs to get such funding. He's going to use this in his contract re-negotiation and his quest to have the shitmaker center renovated. I'd say this is about a perfect situation for Mick. He can use this offer to exhibit his "value" on an open market and force the hand of UC's AD who probably wants no part of another regime change given the turnover he's had to face in both the football and basketball programs in the past five or six years.

Yeah I would not be surprised if he rejects it as well but UC is not in the position to match nor do I think that they care too much to match.

[LA Muskie]

Let's say that winner of VCU-Butler game wins the national title...Does that make it harder, easier, more douchy to leave right after putting the trophy in the case?

For VCU, I think Smart would be a little easier. He would be a legend already and probably wouldn't be able to get them back their next year. Though he would look like a huge d-bag for leaving a school like that.

For Butler, Stevens makes it harder on himself to leave without a reaction that Matta and Miller get from us (and Matta from Butler as well). He has shown consistency and the building of a program. Does he want to go and rebuild from the beginning again or just continue with a program he built that has a title in the books?

It may be a lot easier for Stevens to stay if they win since the school and alumni will be throwing all types of money to continue the winning.
I don't think it makes it any harder to leave, although I doubt Steven would leave for any of the current openings. And if Stevens ever does leave, I bet he gets a very grateful farewell so long as he does it with class (and nothing he has done to this point indicates anything other than uber class). I understand that folks were upset about the way Matta left, but I think Miller got a raw deal.

[LA Muskie]

Which source stated that he was offered? I've been reading alot about how he is one of several targets but I've yet to see that he was in fact offered the job?

If he has been offered the job I'm damn near positive he rejects it. There's about a good of chance of him taking that job as Huggins passing a breathlyzer on any day ending in "y". Just on the surface it's a lateral move at best. I'd say it's probably a step down. Let's face it, the seventh place team in the ACC isn't getting an at-large bid most years like the big east does. UC can be a middle of the road team in the big east and get in where as a mediocre ACC team (see Virginia Tech) is going to be left out. Cronin is going to use this "offer" to leverage UC's administration. Just a week or so ago he was crying to the press about how UC needs to commit more capital to the basketball program to keep up with the Jones in the big east. This is just the type of bargaining chip he needs to get such funding. He's going to use this in his contract re-negotiation and his quest to have the shitmaker center renovated. I'd say this is about a perfect situation for Mick. He can use this offer to exhibit his "value" on an open market and force the hand of UC's AD who probably wants no part of another regime change given the turnover he's had to face in both the football and basketball programs in the past five or six years.
I disagree. I think he knows he's on thin ice at UC -- if next year is a bust, he's probably done there. Taking the NC State job -- with a raise no less -- is longer term security and more money. If he's offered, I'd think he'd take it.

[xsteve1]

I disagree. I think he knows he's on thin ice at UC -- if next year is a bust, he's probably done there. Taking the NC State job -- with a raise no less -- is longer term security and more money. If he's offered, I'd think he'd take it.

I think he's safe at UC now. Next years UC team will most likely be preseason top 20 and probably better than the team he had this year.

[LA Muskie]

I think he's safe at UC now. Next years UC team will most likely be preseason top 20 and probably better than the team he had this year.
Exactly. He'll finally have expectations. And my guess is that he'd finish far short of them.

[xavierj]

I disagree. I think he knows he's on thin ice at UC -- if next year is a bust, he's probably done there. Taking the NC State job -- with a raise no less -- is longer term security and more money. If he's offered, I'd think he'd take it.

He's not on thin ice at all. He's making about $500K more than Chris Mack which means he has received a $250K raise since he has been there and UC is getting ready to bump him another $250K and add 5 years on his contract. He is set.

[waggy]

Mick was offered the NC State job.


UC is getting ready to bump him another $250K and add 5 years on his contract.

Link(s)?

[LA Muskie]

He's not on thin ice at all. He's making about $500K more than Chris Mack which means he has received a $250K raise since he has been there and UC is getting ready to bump him another $250K and add 5 years on his contract. He is set.
I disagree. He salvaged this season, but I think right now he has 1 disappointing season left there (2 max). His comp does not necessarily indicate job security.

[xsteve1]

Mick was offered the NC State job. Would double his salary. Let's see if he takes it. Doubt it.

Don't be so gullible. It was an April fools joke.

[xavierj]

Don't be so gullible. It was an April fools joke.

No it wasn't an April fool's joke. i don't have a link because i can't link a phone conversation. I don't think he will take it but its no joke.

[waggy]

No it wasn't an April fool's joke. i don't have a link because i can't link a phone conversation. I don't think he will take it but its no joke.

Who was on each end of this phone conversation?

Did you use the new Fisher-Price?

[xavierj]

Who was on each end of this phone conversation?

Did you use the new Fisher-Price?

Yes.

[waggy]

http://www.fisher-price.com/img/product_shots/C6324_b_1.jpg

[Masterofreality]

He's not on thin ice at all. He's making about $500K more than Chris Mack which means he has received a $250K raise since he has been there and UC is getting ready to bump him another $250K and add 5 years on his contract. He is set.

And you know how much Chris Mack makes from where.....................?

[xavierj]

And you know how much Chris Mack makes from where.....................?

Master just using common sense. Sean made $650K roughly his last year at X so i doubt if they hired Chris in at the same salary and even if they did it would be well short of what UC is paying Mick.