The Official XH Coaching Carousel Thread

[XUglow]

Maybe Cousins will decide to re-commit to UAB now.

I guess it is not out of the question that Bama is in play with Grant now running the show. That would be a big way for him to announce his presence in the state.

[LA Muskie]

Memphis will be fine. I think they will pay big to get a big name, and that he will keep many of the recruits who initially have said that they will transfer. I think we'll see a high-profile name who's either currently out of coaching and wants to get back in, or an jettisoned NBA coach who wants to resurrect his glory days as a college coach.

UK will be in the Final Four within 3 years. Cal is a great coach and recruiter and while I don't think we're going to see the turnover at UK that people expect (and, hence, not the immediate influx of Cal recruits), I don't think it will take long for him to work his magic.

From all that I've seen, neither Henry nor Cousins is committing to following Cal. In fact, both have said that they are re-opening their recruitment completely. I might be reading too much into their recent quotes, but to me it seems they may feel betrayed by Cal and disappointed that they won't be able to play together with the troupe that Cal had assembled at UK. And frankly there might be room for only one of them.

Whether the language in Henry's LOI is even effective is a big question, but in the end probably irrelevant. Memphis will let the incoming recruits out of their LOI's once it has a new coach (and if they still want to re-open their recruitment). That's pretty much SOP nowadays (although not entirely), and if Memphis does not do so that may be the single biggest factor in its program's demise, if there is one, because it would cripple recruiting going forward. At any rate, I think there's a good chance Henry will end up at Kansas (where his parents apparently were athletes, and where he took his only other official visit). UK's certainly a possibility for him, but I don't think it's automatic.

Cousins is not under an LOI, so he can pretty much do what he wants. I think he'll consider UK but completely open his recruitment. As underclassmen announce whether they are leaving for the NBA draft, his value could increase dramatically. I suspect he'll end up in a Top-10 program, and won't have to reconsider his initial choices.

[OX09]

I'm just wondering, does anyone feel that the NCAA should cap the salaries of coaches? Maybe put a limit of $2mil per season for all institutions (obviously coaches already making more would have some sort of clause protecting their current salary). Even if it's not limiting an individual coach but putting limit on the total paid to the entire staff. I mean, in most cases we are talking about taxpayers's money. And, if salaries are capped, doesn't it make for a more level playing field? Shouldn't the Fordhams and Cleveland States of the NCAA world be able to compete with the Kentuckys and North Carolinas?

Yes, but at an arbitrarily chosen $3 million instead of $2 million.

[GoMuskies]

Memphis is reportedly trying to lure Pitino or Pearl with some ridiculous cash. Part of the pitch to Pitino is a promise to have Richard Pitino succeed his dad at some point.

[bobbyboucher]

Looks like Floyd to Arizona...

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4035206&campaign=rss&source=NCBHeadlines


Not so much. Could Capel be next?

[WeAllWeGot]

Now there's a rumor that Jamie Dixon is going to USC. I'm sure that Miller will be rumored to be going to Pitt too. I'm not saying that either rumor has legs, but they're sure to come about. I have no idea if Dixon would leave Pitt. Even if he did, i have no idea if Miller would leave Xavier.

Not to add to the mayhem, but have any of you heard anything about Pitt and Miller's contract? This is probably a rumor too, but i heard that Miller has a huge buyout in his contract except for Pitt. Apparently, any school that wanted to hire Miller would have to pay a huge buyout except for Pitt.

As a Pitt fan, I don't like this anymore than you guys do (i'd be thrilled with Miller though...just not sure Pitt could get him even if they lost Dixon).

[WeAllWeGot]

I forgot to mention that it's not a certainty that Pitt would go after Miller even if they lost Dixon. He burned a few bridges when he left Pitt as an assistant.

[Nocalmuskie]

Dixon has already turned down AZ, per CBS Sportsline. Cats about ready to offer job to Floyd:
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/11578288

And from the Enquirer:
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090401/SPT0102/304010051


"Miller has told Bobinski he would be the first person to know if Miller had interest in another job. That day hasn’t come yet, Bobinski said."

[WeAllWeGot]

Dixon has already turned down AZ, per CBS Sportsline. Cats about ready to offer job to Floyd:
http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/story/11578288

And from the Enquirer:
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090401/SPT0102/304010051


"Miller has told Bobinski he would be the first person to know if Miller had interest in another job. That day hasn’t come yet, Bobinski said."

I know Dixon isn't going to zona. The new rumor is that Dixon is taking Floyd's vacated seat at USC. Apparently there's a ucla beat writer that claims usc is Dixon's dream job (i'm 99% certain this is bs, but you never know).

[Juice]

Apparently there's a ucla beat writer that claims usc is Dixon's dream job (i'm 99% certain this is bs, but you never know).

I agree with you, I find it hard to believe that a program who's best player is Reggie Miller's sister is his dream job. I could see Arizona or UCLA but I am just not seeing it with a program that has little to no basketball history.

[xudash]

Now there's a rumor that Jamie Dixon is going to USC. I'm sure that Miller will be rumored to be going to Pitt too. I'm not saying that either rumor has legs, but they're sure to come about. I have no idea if Dixon would leave Pitt. Even if he did, i have no idea if Miller would leave Xavier.

Not to add to the mayhem, but have any of you heard anything about Pitt and Miller's contract? This is probably a rumor too, but i heard that Miller has a huge buyout in his contract except for Pitt. Apparently, any school that wanted to hire Miller would have to pay a huge buyout except for Pitt.

As a Pitt fan, I don't like this anymore than you guys do (i'd be thrilled with Miller though...just not sure Pitt could get him even if they lost Dixon).

I believe that's true, or partially true. What I mean is that Sean's adjusted contract - when he went to about $1mm in compensation, included a buyout clause that was upwards of $2mm. He may have been held to that, regardless of whether or not Pitt came calling. Then the "Pitt exemption" probably kicked in. At some point, the buyout clause reduces, or goes away completely, so that he's free to go anywhere should the right opportunity arise.

That last one is the kicker. I've read where it's not all about flowers and kisses between the Millers and Pitt as well. Beyond that, as has been discussed on this site frequently, Sean isn't a lock to go anywhere; he truly loves Xavier and is well treated on Victory Parkway.

[GuyFawkes38]

USC basketball coach being a dream job....hmmmm....yeah....doesn't sound right.

[GuyFawkes38]

I'd imagine USC is a cushy job, like Texas (lots of money, great weather, hot women, no pressure).

But it seems like that's the kind of environment that might kill your ambition.

[wkrq59]

I'd imagine USC is a cushy job, like Texas (lots of money, great weather, hot women, no pressure).
But it seems like that's the kind of environment that might kill your ambition.

Everybody. Please read the quote in Dustin Dow's Enquirer piece quoting Bobinski ending in "...that day hasn't come."
Think, please for a minute about the rumors, the made up stuff and the genuine article.
Why would Sean want to go to a cesspool like Memphis is about to become. the league is less than the A10, the AD is a meglomaniac, and most of the talent is leaving. Five years to rebuild. Yeah, the big bucks are there, but Miller has standards.
Why would Miller want to go back to Pitt and ALWAYS share the spotlight with Pitt Football and the Steelers? Not very attractive.
Why would Dixon want to leave Pitt for USC, when football is 10 times bigger there than at Pitt???? Cushy job? I don't think so. Floyd's leaving because he'll always be second fiddle there, nothing more nothing less. And he's bringing some baggage with him, too.
Bobinski is being as diplomatic as he can without dumping on other schools. He has helped Sean build a heck of a good program at Xavier, making it a destination job. he fact that Miller is taking care of his assistants speaks volumes for his intentions. Please relax.

[GuyFawkes38]

Everybody. Please read the quote in Dustin Dow's Enquirer piece quoting Bobinski ending in "...that day hasn't come."
Think, please for a minute about the rumors, the made up stuff and the genuine article.
Why would Sean want to go to a cesspool like Memphis is about to become. the league is less than the A10, the AD is a meglomaniac, and most of the talent is leaving. Five years to rebuild. Yeah, the big bucks are there, but Miller has standards.
Why would Miller want to go back to Pitt and ALWAYS share the spotlight with Pitt Football and the Steelers? Not very attractive.
Why would Dixon want to leave Pitt for USC, when football is 10 times bigger there than at Pitt???? Cushy job? I don't think so. Floyd's leaving because he'll always be second fiddle there, nothing more nothing less. And he's bringing some baggage with him, too.
Bobinski is being as diplomatic as he can without dumping on other schools. He has helped Sean build a heck of a good program at Xavier, making it a destination job. he fact that Miller is taking care of his assistants speaks volumes for his intentions. Please relax.

yeah, I don't think Dixon will bolt for USC. But I do think it's a sort of attractive job (but yeah, less so than Pitt).

Via Twitter, Jamie Dixon will be on the Mike and Mike show:

http://twitter.com/GreenyAndGolic/status/1431071102:

That seems to suggest that Dixon won't be making the USC jump soon or at all.

[Cincy Muskie]

You have to be a little suspicious of people who sign up for the board and immediately start fanning flames about coaching changes. I call them 'wishful thinkers'.

[dfcapp]

I was watching Sportscenter this morning & was very surprised (as many who have posted here this morning) to see that Andy Katz mentions that Jamie Dixon's name is coming up for USC. It's hard to believe that he would even have an interest in going there. Pitt is one of the premier teams over the past 5-6 years in the BE, the toughest conference for D1 Hoops. It's hard to believe that Dixon would give up what he's built at Pitt for a few more dollars. What else does USC have? The Pac-10 is not a step up from the BE. USC has been a decent hoops school, but will always be 3rd fiddle to Football (hell, football is 1st and 2nd fiddle). Also, with Floyd leaving, odds are that his recruits and some of the young talent that are at USC will leave with him.
It doesn't make a lot of sense.

The other thing that surprises me is that USC allowed Floyd to go to another school in the Pac-10! I'm surprised that USC didn't have a specific clause or major buyout stating that he can't jump ship to another competing school.

If Dixon does make the leap to USC, then I can't fault Miller for looking at the Pitt job. Whether he burned bridges with Pitt in the past is immaterial. It's a BE job at a strong program, AND it's close to his family. The $$ will be there & it makes total sense.

[drudy23]

Honestly, if he leaves, he leaves.

Not much I can do about it.

PS - Nowhere did I say I want him to leave before I get the responses from hell.

[DC Muskie]

What I have learned is most of the time, none of these reporting on these things have any idea what's going on. Last night Jeff Capel was the leading guy for Zona. Not so much I guess.

Dixon has had many opportunities to go west. He has NYC pretty much all to himself.

[kyxu]

Tim Floyd is one of the most overrated, underachieving coaches in basketball. I'm surprised Arizona had such a hard-on for him. It's "name" recruiting.

[TheDanimal]

Although Dixon could be a west coast boy at heart, I find it hard to believe he would jump PITT - especially if Blair is returning- for a job at USC. Other than the OJ Mayo media circus and the PAC-10 association, USC is not really a high profile basketball job. Also, Dixon has done his most successful recruiting in the NYC area - Krauser, Fields, et al- and seems to have a great presence there. I think it would be hard for him to give this up and start anew in an area where top recruits are less familiar with him, and where he would have to fight UCLA.

That being said, I am surprised Pete Carroll is not getting mentioned for this job.

[MD Muskie]

Tim Floyd is one of the most overrated, underachieving coaches in basketball. I'm surprised Arizona had such a hard-on for him. It's "name" recruiting.

Naming recruiting is exactly right. Arizona just wants to get the oj mayo caliber type players that Floyd has brought in over the past few years. They are not going to care how it gets done as long as those names bring NCAA tournaments and money.

[kyxu]

They are not going to care how it gets done as long as those names bring NCAA tournaments and money.

I would expect that to be good enough for USC -- who has football to fall back on -- but Arizona?? They actually have a proud basketball tradition.

[Cincy Muskie]

During the 'coaching carousel' season I often look at Collegesportsinfo.com who do a good job keeping up with the activity. They list all D1 jobs that are currently open. Under USC they have Dixon and Miller as 'desired' candidates. However they list 'probable' candidates to be Randy Bennett (St. Mary's), Lon Kruger (UNLV), and Mark Fox (Nevada) among others.

As for Memphis; Miller is listed as a 'longshot' along with Bruce Pearl. Tony Barbee (UTEP), Andy Kennedy (Ole Miss), and possibly Reggie Theus seem to be in play for that job currently.

Of course Dixon could always bolt and the game would change.

Just think about it: the past three seasons we have heard/seen Miller turn down Minnesota, Marquette, Indiana, and now Virginia and Arizona?

[XU-XHI]

Just think about it: the past three seasons we have heard/seen Miller turn down Minnesota, Marquette, Indiana, and now Virginia and Arizona?

Given, we don't know if Miller was ever offered by any or all of these, but certainly there was some interetst on the part of the schools. In the past, X most likely would have lost a coach to at least of few of the aforementioned institutions. X has come a long way baby!

Whatever happens in this year's coaching carousel happens. This I feel comfortable with: the Xavier administration will do all that can possibly be done to keep Sean Miller at X and should Miller decide the best thing for his family and career is to move on, X will make the right moves to keep this program growing.

Go X!

[MHettel]

Heard on a local Seattle Radio Station today that Washington State has a short list, with some obvious names from the NW, and it's assumed that Miller and Brad Stephens were on the list too.

I literally laughed outloud in my car.

[XU 87]

I've read on Rivals that Miller really doesn't have much interest in the Pitt job. To date, he's had no interest in Marquette, UVA, Georgia, IU and apparently Arizona. He may have had some interest in the UK job (who wouldn't?), but we never got that far.

I've read and heard that he and his wife love the state of North Carolina but the Big 3 don't appear to be opening up any time soon and I can't see him taking the NC State job- it's too tough of a job- ask Herb Sendek.

I'm guessing that Sean will be around for awhile.

[chico]

Honestly, if he leaves, he leaves.



Ivan Drago couldn't have said it better.

[Olsingledigit]

Tim Brando Show....
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Just reported Floyd is leaning towards AZ and that USC will go hard after and should land Dixon. Xavier's coach Miller will then move on to Pitt where he is an alum.

[DC Muskie]

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Just reported Floyd is leaning towards AZ and that USC will go hard after and should land Dixon. Xavier's coach Miller will then move on to Pitt where he is an alum.

Well then there you have it. I hope Tim lets me know what's going to happen in my life.

[Man 4 Muskies]

I forgot to mention that it's not a certainty that Pitt would go after Miller even if they lost Dixon. He burned a few bridges when he left Pitt as an assistant.

I've heard that as well (discussed on this board recently), but from what I've read I have a hard time believing this is really a big deal. Particularly since it was quite a while ago. That said, I'm in the camp that doesn't believe that Pitt is necessarily Miller's dream job.

As the carousel turns....

[DC Muskie]

Heard on a local Seattle Radio Station today that Washington State has a short list, with some obvious names from the NW, and it's assumed that Miller and Brad Stephens were on the list too.

I literally laughed outloud in my car.

I have a list too.

Meghan Glow is on it. So is Jennifer Anniston.

[xubrew]

for those of us who weren't paying attention, exactly how did miller burn any bridges when he left...as an assistant...from pitt?? this isn't the first time i've heard that, but i have no idea what he did that upset them. even if he did upset them, it was so long ago i don't know why they'd still be burnt up about it. are any of the same people even there anymore??

i want miller to stay, but it has more to do with me liking him than it has to do with me being worried about the continued success of the program. i have a pretty good idea who some of the candidates would be to replace him, and i'll sleep easy either way. it's not an easy decision for anyone to make, and i made the decision long ago that i'd never hold it against anyone, player or coach, if they decide they want to be somewhere else. i never want to see a coach leave or a player go elsewhere, but i respect that it is their decision to make. i also love the fact that xavier is a great job that a lot of good coaches would want. whether he leaves tomorrow or ten years from now, we will get a good coach to take his place. that i am almost certain of.

[XU 87]

We can add Memphis to the teams Miller has turned down.

And since I am getting some of my info from Rivals, I again recommend that site. It's well worth the $100 per year. DC Muskie even finds the combination to his wallet and shells out the $100 every year.

[Man 4 Muskies]

for those of us who weren't paying attention, exactly how did miller burn any bridges when he left...as an assistant...from pitt?? this isn't the first time i've heard that, but i have no idea what he did that upset them. even if he did upset them, it was so long ago i don't know why they'd still be burnt up about it. are any of the same people even there anymore??

You can find some "discussion" on it here: I Hate Sean Miller (http://mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=141&f=2456&t=4121538) This had been linked in an earlier thread on the Pitt game, but I wasn't able to track it down.

I'm certainly no expert on the matter, but most of what I've heard just doesn't pass the smell test. And, again, it was a long time ago.

[The Artist]

Ivan Drago couldn't have said it better.

classic. someone rep him for me.

[XUOWNSUC]

classic. someone rep him for me.

I already did. But didn't Bridgette Nielson's character say that?

[Smails]

I already did. But didn't Bridgette Nielson's character say that?

nope...as Apollo was in convulsions on the canvas..Drago says "If he dies...he dies"

[MADXSTER]

I have a list too.

Meghan Glow is on it. So is Jennifer Anniston.

This is the best list so far.

[sweet16]

I have a list too.

Meghan Glow is on it. So is Jennifer Anniston.

Would that be your "polishing the bayonet" list?

[blobfan]

... i heard that Miller has a huge buyout in his contract except for Pitt. Apparently, any school that wanted to hire Miller would have to pay a huge buyout except for Pitt...

The more salient part of that rumor is that the huge buyout clause was Miller's idea, not the university's. That says a lot to me about the man and his desire to stay with the program for the long haul.

Also, recent comments in the news media have made me wonder if Pitt really is his dream job as we all thought. I think it was UNC that was his first choice for college but they didn't want him and Pitt did. Makes me wonder if UNC would be his dream job. Coming back as a highly recruited coach to the school that turned him down as a student would be a vindication.

It's all speculation though, isn't it? [she says stating the obvious] I believe that whatever Miller decides, stay or go, he'll make the decision with class and integrity and most of us will continue to thing fondly of him.

[GoMuskies]

Coming back as a highly recruited coach to the school that turned him down as a student would be a vindication.



The door closed for Miller on the UNC job the day he graduated from Pitt.

[LA Muskie]

Yes, but at an arbitrarily chosen $3 million instead of $2 million.

On word: ANTITRUST.

For the most part, sports leagues get away with it because they have collective bargaining agreements. To my knowledge, NCAA coaches are not unionized.

[golfitup]

Looks like Floyd to Arizona...

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4035206&campaign=rss&source=NCBHeadlines

Cue the Jamie Dixon to USC rumors and I think you all know what would come after that....

[goxavier84]

Floyd staying at USC

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4037496

[jdm2000]

Floyd has turned down the 'Zona job to stay at Southern Cal. So much for the domino theory getting Sean Miller to Pitt.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/basketball/ncaa/04/02/floyd.usc.ap/index.html

[Cincy Muskie]

Who does Arizona go after next?

[GoMuskies]

Who does Arizona go after next?

Pat Kennedy

[West is Best]

If Sean Miller leaves, can we hire Shaka Smart away from VCU? A name like that has to help with recruiting.

[XU 87]

Who does Arizona go after next?

I heard Tay Baker is looking to get back into coaching. He's trying to sell his past recruiting success in the GCL.

[Masterofreality]

Who does Arizona go after next?


Randy Bennett of St. Mary's. Or how about Steve Fisher of San Diego State?

Zona is running out of people. Sean, for sure, isn't going there. Jamie Dixon said no and now Floyd turns them down.

Someone today pointed out something very important. Arizona, as "Arizona" really doesn't have a basketball tradition other than the Lute Olson days. There is no "chain of excellence" through a number of different coaches like at Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas and UCLA. Arizona is not one of the "primo" programs like the aformentioned.

The Arizona fans may be a little too full of themselves when it comes to the percieved importance of their program.

[Cincy Muskie]

Floyd may be holding out for a bigger boat of cash from Memphis for all we know. We need one of these 'high majors' to hire an assistant or a coach currently out of a job. That would slow the 'carousel' down some.

[xuab]

Saw this on the Memphis board and thought it was pretty funny.

http://www.atsmemphis.com/temp/cal.bmp

[XU 87]

[QUOTE=Masterofreality;112885]
Someone today pointed out something very important. Arizona, as "Arizona" really doesn't have a basketball tradition other than the Lute Olson. There is no "chain of excellence" through a number of different coaches like at Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas and UCLA. Arizona is not one of the "primo" programs like the aformentioned.

/QUOTE]

You make a very good point. Arizona, as a program, is no better than a number of other programs. Lute Olson just happened to be a very successful coach who could win just about anywhere.

[Muskie]

Saw this on the Memphis board and thought it was pretty funny.

http://www.atsmemphis.com/temp/cal.bmp
Sure... because Memphis didn't offer a boatload of money to stay either huh? :eek:

[xuab]

Sure... because Memphis didn't offer a boatload of money to stay either huh? :eek:

True... I didn't look at it that way, but I still think it's funny.

[Cincy Muskie]

ESPN is reporting Mark Fox has been hired at Georgia. We can start the speculation of Miller to Nevada now.

[golfitup]

Randy Bennett of St. Mary's. Or how about Steve Fisher of San Diego State?

Zona is running out of people. Sean, for sure, isn't going there. Jamie Dixon said no and now Floyd turns them down.

Someone today pointed out something very important. Arizona, as "Arizona" really doesn't have a basketball tradition other than the Lute Olson days. There is no "chain of excellence" through a number of different coaches like at Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas and UCLA. Arizona is not one of the "primo" programs like the aformentioned.

The Arizona fans may be a little too full of themselves when it comes to the percieved importance of their program.

I heard Andy Katz one of the zillion ESPN outlets say their practice gym they just opened is nothing special at all. I believe he described it as, "four walls with a couple of baskets." Not exactly high praise. And apparently the McHale Center (their gym) is in need of some updates as well. So to surmise, I agree with your post Master.

[Muskie]

Mark Fox to UGA; Nevada now on the board.

[MADXSTER]

fixed it.......................IMO


Randy Bennett of St. Mary's. Or how about Steve Fisher of San Diego State?

Zona is running out of people. Sean, for sure, isn't going there. Jamie Dixon said no and now Floyd turns them down.

Someone today pointed out something very important. Arizona, as "Arizona" really doesn't have a basketball tradition other than the Lute Olson days. There is no "chain of excellence" through a number of different coaches like at Kentucky, North Carolina, Kansas, UCLA and Xavier. Arizona is not one of the "primo" programs like the aformentioned.

The Arizona fans may be a little too full of themselves when it comes to the percieved importance of their program.

[XUglow]

Pearl just signed a new 6-year contract with Tennessee, so Memphis is back to the drawing board.

Scott Drew and Andy Kennedy are now the top names on the block. They are finally getting down to schools that can't (Baylor) or won't (Ole Miss) compete with Memphis on salary.

EDIT: Add Derek Kellogg to the Memphis list.

[GoMuskies]

EDIT: Add Derek Kellogg to the Memphis list.

After the fabulous job he's done so far at UMass, I can see why Memphis would be interested.

[Cincy Muskie]

Adam Zagoria has a blog entry up concerning the Henry brothers and Memphis. The family is waiting according to zagsblog to see who the next coach will be and the indication they have is that it will either be Reggie Theus or Avery Johnson. Arizona would do well to hire Scott Drew. He has built the Baylor program from scratch and AU's recruiting has not been fluid for the past three years. He could add some stability and he has gotten recruits to go to Waco that I never thought they could get.

[Juice]

Adam Zagoria has a blog entry up concerning the Henry brothers and Memphis. The family is waiting according to zagsblog to see who the next coach will be and the indication they have is that it will either be Reggie Theus or Avery Johnson. Arizona would do well to hire Scott Drew. He has built the Baylor program from scratch and AU's recruiting has not been fluid for the past three years. He could add some stability and he has gotten recruits to go to Waco that I never thought they could get.

Drew hired John Wall's AAU coach before last season, so if he goes some place big he could be back in the running for him (which I would enjoy because of my hatred for UK).

[Muskie73]

After the fabulous job he's done so far at UMass, I can see why Memphis would be interested.

Is UMass a direct conduit to the head coach job at Memphis?

[coasterville95]

Yeah, Memphis calls uMass and asks if the coach would like to come to Memphis, and the coach replies "I'll be ready in a minute!"

I know, bad joke.

Thanks for the link to College Sports Info, I agree they do have a pretty nice toteboard for the Coaching Carousel - don't know how accurate it is in terms of prospective candidates but its a good snapshot.

[STL_XUfan]

Per espn:

Longtime assistant David Carter was promoted Friday to replace Mark Fox as Nevada's coach.

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At least an assistant was hired and slows down the carousel a little bit.

[johnjohn]

The Memphis fans are really, really upset that Drew is being considered. I follow the memphis Team closly and I have never seen such outrage.

Some of the stuff that is being said is just repeats from B12 coaches.

The main problem that most have is that

last year he was 9-7 in conf
this year he was 5-11 in conf

Having a coach that loses 2 games for each win in conf really made people mad. The over 1000 of comments that I have read are 70% no, 15% yes, and ...

Given everyone else that memphis is looking into, Drew does not even meet the minimum req.

Something does not seem correct. Who do you think is spreading these rumors.

[xuab]

The Memphis fans are really, really upset that Drew is being considered. I follow the memphis Team closly and I have never seen such outrage.

Some of the stuff that is being said is just repeats from B12 coaches.

The main problem that most have is that

last year he was 9-7 in conf
this year he was 5-11 in conf

Having a coach that loses 2 games for each win in conf really made people mad. The over 1000 of comments that I have read are 70% no, 15% yes, and ...

Given everyone else that memphis is looking into, Drew does not even meet the minimum req.

Something does not seem correct. Who do you think is spreading these rumors.

Do you know you are on the Xavier and not the Baylor board? Just curious.

[Muskie]

I have updated the Coaching carousel thread.

[Muskie91]

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

Alabama: Anthony Grant (HC Virginia Commonwealth)
Appalachian State:
Arizona: $$$
Boston University:
Cal-Poly:
Elon: Matt Matheny (Davidson Asst.)
Georgia: Mark Fox (HC Nevada)
High Point: Scott Cherry (South Carolina Asst.)
Kentucky: John Calipari (HC Memphis)
Memphis:
North Florida:
North Carolina-Central: LeVelle Moton
Nevada: David Carter (Nevada Asst.)
Southeast Missouri St.: Dickey Nutt (former ARK ST HC)
Tennessee State: John Cooper (Auburn Asst.)
Texas - Pan American:
Virginia: Tony Bennett (HC Washington St).
Virginia Commonwealth: Shaka Smart (Florida Asst.)
Washington St.: Ken Bone (HC Portland St.)
Xavier:


Who is this $$$ you speak of - Classic :)

[Muskie]

Who is this $$$ you speak of - Classic :)


I think Arizona's next option was to literally put a sack of money in the chair and let it coach.

[Jesuit4Life]

I think Arizona's next option was to literally put a sack of money in the chair and let it coach.

Funniest damn thing I've read all day. Thank you, Muskie.

I'd rep you if I could, but apparently I was too much of a rep whore last night while celebrating... :rolleyes:

[Fireball]

Wow...even though I said yesterday after Miller turned down Arizona for the second time that the clock had started on when he was leaving, I didn't think that clock was counting down to 12 hours later.

I'm almost relieved, though. This next season was going to be no more than a victory lap for Sean as Xavier's coach. The second he got on that plane to New Mexico, he had one foot out the door. Now, we can move on to the future of Xavier basketball. I think that future is Chris Mack.

[GoMuskies]

Take Memphis off the board:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4047664

[X-band '01]

Apparently Josh Pastner was too young and inexperienced to take over the impending train wreck at Arizona. He'll be in better shape at Memphis, even though their C-USA stranglehold is now going to loosen up considerably.

It will be interesting to see if Xavier and Memphis line up for a home-and-home soon now that both Calipari and Miller have left town. Both programs have been the cream of the crop outside of the BCS.

[XU05and07]

Apparently Josh Pastner was too young and inexperienced to take over the impending train wreck at Arizona. He'll be in better shape at Memphis, even though their C-USA stranglehold is now going to loosen up considerably.

It will be interesting to see if Xavier and Memphis line up for a home-and-home soon now that both Calipari and Miller have left town. Both programs have been the cream of the crop outside of the BCS.

Is this a sign for Mack as the next coach of Xavier Basketball?

[Jesuit4Life]

Ken Bone has taken the job at Washington St.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=4047772

[XU05and07]

You can put FIU on the board...with Isiah Thomas

they are kidding, right?!?!

Isiah Thomas takes FIU Coaching Job (http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/news?slug=ap-fiu-thomas&prov=ap&type=lgns)

[Muskie]

WOW.... yeah didn't see that one coming...

[Masterofreality]

I think Arizona's next option was to literally put a sack of money in the chair and let it coach.

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[XU05and07]

http://ipostyouread.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/geico.png

It's so easy, a caveman could do it