The short list for XU?

[basket]

The following have ties to Ohio and points east which means they will know how to recruit the areas XU generally targets and or they have Ohio/East Coast ties!!

As previously stated in another thread, any of the following, I believe would be a GREAT hires for this program. Brian Gregory, Mark Schmidt and Dino Gaudio, John Becker at Vertmont, Travis Ford at SLU, Mark Prosser at Winthrop, Dennis Gates at Clev. St., Jeff Boals at Ohio Univ and Chris Jans at NM. St. Univ.

I really wanted XU to hire Steve Alford instead of Steele. I would contact him IF hes interested. I have read that Gates of Cleve. State is under consideration!

What say your "short list"?

[Strange Brew]

The following have ties to Ohio and points east which means they will know how to recruit the areas XU generally targets and or they have Ohio/East Coast ties!!

As previously stated in another thread, any of the following, I believe would be a GREAT hires for this program. Brian Gregory, Mark Schmidt and Dino Gaudio, John Becker at Vertmont, Travis Ford at SLU, Mark Prosser at Winthrop, Dennis Gates at Clev. St., Jeff Boals at Ohio Univ and Chris Jans at NM. St. Univ.

I really wanted XU to hire Steve Alford instead of Steele. I would contact him IF hes interested. I have read that Gates of Cleve. State is under consideration!

What say your "short list"?

Miller.

[markchal]

As previously stated in another thread, any of the following, I believe would be a GREAT hires for this program. Brian Gregory, Mark Schmidt and Dino Gaudio, John Becker at Vertmont, Travis Ford at SLU, Mark Prosser at Winthrop, Dennis Gates at Clev. St., Jeff Boals at Ohio Univ and Chris Jans at NM. St. Univ.

is this satire?

[xavierj]

The following have ties to Ohio and points east which means they will know how to recruit the areas XU generally targets and or they have Ohio/East Coast ties!!

As previously stated in another thread, any of the following, I believe would be a GREAT hires for this program. Brian Gregory, Mark Schmidt and Dino Gaudio, John Becker at Vertmont, Travis Ford at SLU, Mark Prosser at Winthrop, Dennis Gates at Clev. St., Jeff Boals at Ohio Univ and Chris Jans at NM. St. Univ.

I really wanted XU to hire Steve Alford instead of Steele. I would contact him IF hes interested. I have read that Gates of Cleve. State is under consideration!

What say your "short list"?

If that is the group you never fire Travis…if this ad didn’t have his guy in line before making the move he should be fired. You don’t risk the best recruiting class you have ever had to make a rash decision without having your guy ready to take the job. To be honest if we don’t get Miller this whole thing could turn into a disaster.

[boozehound]

That’s a terrible list. I’d probably just keep Steele if that’s the best we could do. Brian Gregory?

[GIMMFD]

Miller....
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Pat Kelsey????

[GoMuskies]

Jans is terrific, so the list wasn't an 0-fer. But he's got his own baggage.

[xavierj]

Miller....
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Pat Kelsey????

You don’t fire your coach while the season is still going on, who has been at Xavier 16 years, to hire anyone but Sean Miller. If anyone else you wait until the season is done.

[waggy]

That South Carolina website had a couple potential candidates I liked.

[xukeith]

What are the odds that this strategy will backfire?

Fire Steele to show Miller love, then Miller changes his mind and wins the lottery again?

[GoMuskies]

What are the odds that this strategy will backfire?

Fire Steele to show Miller love, then Miller changes his mind and wins the lottery again?

It still wouldn't be a backfire. Steele would still be fired.

[bobbiemcgee]

step 1 step 2

[IM4X]

Yeah. It would seem to make zero sense for the administration to make this move right now in the middle of the NIT without knowing the new coach has already said he would accept an offer. I would think even the financials have been pretty much settled on. I think this could move very fast - the administration wants to keep the players intact.

I am going to say it just feels that Miller or some other coach they are very comfortable with is locked and loaded and they are just dotting the i’s and crossing the t’s.

[D-West & PO-Z]

It still wouldn't be a backfire. Steele would still be fired.

I still think he deserved to be fired but he would have at least been able to finish the season. Apparently he offered to walk away from the last 2 years on his deal if he was given 1 more. Christopher had to be sure he had other candidates though he felt good about.

[GoMuskies]

I couldn't be any less interested in Steele getting to coach some NIT games. And if we had cheaped out and accepted his offer it would have been a complete waste of a year.

[D-West & PO-Z]

I couldn't be any less interested in Steele getting to coach some NIT games. And if we had cheaped out and accepted his offer it would have been a complete waste of a year.

Agreed. The way it was done makes me feel good about it being Miller but who knows?

[American X]

As previously stated in another thread, any of the following, I believe would be a GREAT hires for this program. Brian Gregory, Mark Schmidt and Dino Gaudio, John Becker at Vertmont, Travis Ford at SLU, Mark Prosser at Winthrop, Dennis Gates at Clev. St., Jeff Boals at Ohio Univ and Chris Jans at NM. St. Univ.

Are you Butler plant like Travis Steele? How early did you start for St. Patrick's Day? Geezus.

[muskieindent]

The following have ties to Ohio and points east which means they will know how to recruit the areas XU generally targets and or they have Ohio/East Coast ties!!

As previously stated in another thread, any of the following, I believe would be a GREAT hires for this program. Brian Gregory, Mark Schmidt and Dino Gaudio, John Becker at Vertmont, Travis Ford at SLU, Mark Prosser at Winthrop, Dennis Gates at Clev. St., Jeff Boals at Ohio Univ and Chris Jans at NM. St. Univ.

I really wanted XU to hire Steve Alford instead of Steele. I would contact him IF hes interested. I have read that Gates of Cleve. State is under consideration!

What say your "short list"?
You lost me at Gregory ,I'm sure UD fans would be laughing their asses off at that. And Gaudio? I think he's coached his last game ever after trying to blackmail UL. At least you didn't mention Kelsey. I don't understand the interest in him by some. Maybe I'm biased against small guys coaching:laugh:

[waggy]

If for some reason it falls through with Sean, I hope we don’t make a rash decision for the sake of expediency.

[basket]

You lost me at Gregory ,I'm sure UD fans would be laughing their asses off at that. And Gaudio? I think he's coached his last game ever after trying to blackmail UL. At least you didn't mention Kelsey. I don't understand the interest in him by some. Maybe I'm biased against small guys coaching:laugh:


Kelsey was a sell out in H.S and he was a sell out as a coach! I by NO means want him as XU's coach!!

[BandAid]

I thought I saw the head coach for St. Peter's floated somewhere - or was that to replace Willard if he leaves Seton Hall?

[Xville]

I thought I saw the head coach for St. Peter's floated somewhere - or was that to replace Willard if he leaves Seton Hall?

I’m guessing hall since he played there, but if he beats uk… hire him immediately :) kidding…. Kind of

[SM#24]

The following have ties to Ohio and points east which means they will know how to recruit the areas XU generally targets and or they have Ohio/East Coast ties!!

As previously stated in another thread, any of the following, I believe would be a GREAT hires for this program. Brian Gregory, Mark Schmidt and Dino Gaudio, John Becker at Vertmont, Travis Ford at SLU, Mark Prosser at Winthrop, Dennis Gates at Clev. St., Jeff Boals at Ohio Univ and Chris Jans at NM. St. Univ.

I really wanted XU to hire Steve Alford instead of Steele. I would contact him IF hes interested. I have read that Gates of Cleve. State is under consideration!

What say your "short list"?
All this list is missing is Travis’ brother.

[OTRMUSKIE]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_McMahon_(basketball)

This is our guy if Miller backs out.

[muskieindent]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_McMahon_(basketball)

This is our guy if Miller backs out.

I agree.I thought Louisville might go after him.I'm sure a lot of big money schools will be after him too. The guy at North Texas would be on the short list too

[xavierj]

I agree.I thought Louisville might go after him.I'm sure a lot of big money schools will be after him too. The guy at North Texas would be on the short list too

Yes I would be ok with Holloway, McMahon or the North Texas guy if not Sean. Hopefully it’s Sean.

[paulxu]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtSmfws0_To

https://bustingbrackets.com/2022/03/17/xavier-basketball-7-candidates-to-replace-travis-steele-as-head-coach/?utm_campaign=FanSided+Daily&utm_source=FanSided+Daily&utm_medium=email

[UCGRAD4X]

I forgot that after 40 years of finishing .500 or better in conference play, in four years the Tin Man failed to finish over .500

[Masterofreality]

Yes I would be ok with Holloway, McMahon or the North Texas guy if not Sean. Hopefully it’s Sean.

I’m all in on Shaheen Holloway if we don’t get Sean.
He might hold out to see what Willard does, but we need to get back to getting East Coast tough players and get away from the soft ass Milquetoasts..
Dude runs good offense and his team is fearless. St. Peter’s is a tough ass place to Coach too, but he made it work- like Skip when he went to Loyola Baltimore.

[Olsingledigit]

All this list is missing is Travis’ brother.

Alford would be an absolute disaster. Indiana didn't even want him back. He pissed everyone in Iowa off.

[BandAid]

I’m all in on Shaheen Holloway if we don’t get Sean.
He might hold out to see what Willard does, but we need to get back to getting East Coast tough players and get away from the soft ass Milquetoasts..
Dude runs good offense and his team is fearless. St. Peter’s is a tough ass place to Coach too, but he made it work- like Skip when he went to Loyola Baltimore.

I've only watched part of one of St. Peter's games, but it was hard not to be impressed by Holloway. He's a cool customer. His team was ready to dance and celebrate all over the court after the win. He immediately pulled them into the handshake line. No nonsense, professional, cool customer. Good face for a program. Seton Hall could very well get in upgrade in having Holloway over Willard.

[OTRMUSKIE]

With so many pushing minority head coaches, Xavier could really make a splash with this Drew Valentine. He is 30, black and is doing a great job his first season. Yeah they arnt his players but he still had to coach them. He def has to be considered and he may not want to leave Loyola.

[GoMuskies]

I don't want a black coach. I want a great coach. If he happens to be black, that's great, but I don't think we should really care either way.

[OTRMUSKIE]

I agree, but I think Loyola head coach is going to be great. Maybe we should really think about this . McMahon and Valentine could be two very good coaches for us. I think if Miller doesn't work out we will ideally get one of these two guys. McMahon first then Valentine. Sounds like Wes miller could be a serious candidate for SC.

[GoMuskies]

I don't know much about Valentine, but apparently he needs Paul Westhead to come along with him to coach the offense.

[Xville]

I don't know much about Valentine, but apparently he needs Paul Westhead to come along with him to coach the offense.

They seem to be way too amped up on the offensive end… rushing everything. Part of that I’m sure is Ohio states defense but they are missing wide open layups.. maybe have travinitis

[xeus]

I agree, but I think Loyola head coach is going to be great. Maybe we should really think about this . McMahon and Valentine could be two very good coaches for us. I think if Miller doesn't work out we will ideally get one of these two guys. McMahon first then Valentine. Sounds like Wes miller could be a serious candidate for SC.

Can you stop with all your bullshit? It’s not nearly as entertaining as you think.

[Lamont Sanford]

Can you stop with all your bullshit? It’s not nearly as entertaining as you think.

Are we now censoring opinions on XH too?!? Come on xeus! This ain't Twitter or Facebook.

[xeus]

Are we now censoring opinions on XH too?!? Come on xeus! This ain't Twitter or Facebook.

What did I censor?

[muskiefan82]

Can you stop with all your bullshit? It’s not nearly as entertaining as you think.

He is just kidding about Wes Miller. He knows it is Brannen. I mean, who else could it be?

[Xville]

1st choice: Miller

2nd choice will be Kelsey which does not thrill me in the least

The end

[Masterofreality]

1st choice: Miller

2nd choice will be Kelsey which does not thrill me in the least

The end

Miller -1
Shaheen Holloway- 2

[RoseyMuskie]

Miller -1
Shaheen Holloway- 2

What really impressed me about St. Peter’s was the limited amount of dribbling, coupled with crisp passing and cutting. Holloway’s offensive sets were better than anything Steele put together all season.

[Masterofreality]

What really impressed me about St. Peter’s was the limited amount of dribbling, coupled with crisp passing and cutting. Holloway’s offensive sets were better than anything Steele put together all season.

Yup

[JTG]

Holloway is probably headed to Seton Hall, unless Maryland backs out of hiring Willard, after Seton pissed themselves again in the Dance.

[xukeith]

1 Miller
2. Chris Jans

[Masterofreality]

Holloway is probably headed to Seton Hall, unless Maryland backs out of hiring Willard, after Seton pissed themselves again in the Dance.

I agree, but..
That lousy Seton Hall performance with Willard's name floating around to Maryland has a very "Chris Mack to Louisville" feel to it.

[xuphan]

1st choice: Miller

2nd choice will be Kelsey which does not thrill me in the least

The end

None of the other names mentioned thrill me to say the least. I’ve seen Brian Gregory mentioned as a possibility? How is he even a possibility? Miller is the only home run hire at this point. The others make me feel like we are back in the A10

[xavierj]

1 Miller
2. Chris Jans

Jans is good but Xavier wouldn’t touch him. Google him and bowling green….

[Xville]

I heard yesterday from someone extremely close to the situation that it’s miller then Kelsey. So in other words, it better be miller

[X Factor]

No other power conference program wants to hire Kelsey, so why should Xavier? That would be more disappointing than keeping Steele.

[Xville]

No other power conference program wants to hire Kelsey, so why should Xavier? That would be more disappointing than keeping Steele.

Don’t know… that would be a gawd awful choice. The guy is definition of mediocre

[xuphan]

I heard yesterday from someone extremely close to the situation that it’s miller then Kelsey. So in other words, it better be miller

“Extremely close to the situation” You personally know Greg and talked to him about this?

[Xville]

“Extremely close to the situation” You personally know Greg and talked to him about this?

Not Greg but someone who has a working relationship with Greg and needs to be in the know about these things.

[SM#24]

No other power conference program wants to hire Kelsey, so why should Xavier? That would be more disappointing than keeping Steele.

Agree; my worry is there are $$$ people that may be asking for it. As I stated earlier, do not over value ex-player, ex-assistant.

With Todd Golden going to Florida, a person to take a look at is his predecessor that set the table at USF, Kyle Smith. Doing a very good job so far in his three years at Wash. St. He's actually an East Coast guy originally and coached at Columbia for 6 seasons prior to USF.

Has taken 3 downtrodden, hard to win at programs and made them considerably better.

[xuphan]

Not Greg but someone who has a working relationship with Greg and needs to be in the know about these things.

Ok? If it is Kelsey, we might as well go back to the A10. That would be a mid major higher in my opinion. Nothing against the guy but he hasn’t done enough to warrant a move to Xavier.

[xukeith]

After Miller, I was all in on Jans but he has committed to MSU.

[xavierj]

After Miller, I was all in on Jans but he has committed to MSU.

He did? Isn’t he still in the tournament?

[xavierj]

Sean Miller will be the next coach… I bet by Monday if not sooner.

[GoMuskies]

After Miller, I was all in on Jans but he has committed to MSU.

I think Jans is terrific, but he's not for Xavier.

[smileyy]

Short list just got reallll short

[SM#24]

This thread is OVER !!!!!

[American X]

Did we even interview Urban Meyer???

[Masterofreality]

Did we even interview Urban Meyer???

Or Kevin O’Neill?

[xu82]

Did we even interview Urban Meyer???

We tried, but there was some college sophomore grinding on him, and he had trouble focusing.