Matta Thread (Mack Not Going, but needs help selling house)

TB5_Rafters · 06-09-2017, 02:19 PM

Worst-case scenario, how big of a hit would the loss of Steele be to X? I know unlikely, but have to wonder he will get a shot at a HC job in the near future. From my understanding, he is pretty pivotal in recruiting.

**Muskie** · 06-09-2017, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by TB5_Rafters

Worst-case scenario, how big of a hit would the loss of Steele be to X? I know unlikely, but have to wonder he will get a shot at a HC job in the near future. From my understanding, he is pretty pivotal in recruiting.

Recruiting wise it would be a hit. I don't know much of what he does from an X's and O's stand point. I'm sure someone else will chime in.

JTG · 06-09-2017, 03:18 PM

Never have understood posting on other school's boards. Read some yes, but keep your opinion to yourself. After all "It is better to be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt".

**GIMMFD** · 06-09-2017, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by Muskie

Recruiting wise it would be a hit. I don't know much of what he does from an X's and O's stand point. I'm sure someone else will chime in.

Who would we promote to Steele's position if that were the case? Luke Murray?

TB5_Rafters · 06-09-2017, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by GIMMFD

Who would we promote to Steele's position if that were the case? Luke Murray?

Would have to imagine Pegues would be next in line for that position, since he's been there since 2011. Seems like all of the assistant coaches excel at recruiting, I know Murray is currently recruiting his highest-rated prospect since he's been at X.

**bobbiemcgee** · 06-09-2017, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by TB5_Rafters

Worst-case scenario, how big of a hit would the loss of Steele be to X? I know unlikely, but have to wonder he will get a shot at a HC job in the near future. From my understanding, he is pretty pivotal in recruiting.

Oddly, Steele not even being mentioned in IndyStar potential coaches articles. He would certainly be my #1.

MackAttack · 06-09-2017, 04:58 PM

Originally Posted by TB5_Rafters

Worst-case scenario, how big of a hit would the loss of Steele be to X? I know unlikely, but have to wonder he will get a shot at a HC job in the near future. From my understanding, he is pretty pivotal in recruiting.

While I think most of us understand it's likely only a matter of time before Steele gets a head coaching gig somewhere (if he wants one), I think he'd be the obvious choice to be the next HC here should Mack decide to leave in the near future. Granted, Mack leaving anytime soon all of a sudden doesn't look very likely with IU and OSU off the board for the foreseeable future.
My point being that if Steele interviews for, and gets the Butler job, there goes almost any chance of him coming back here as HC. If Steele were to leave for a HC position, I'd much rather it be in the MAC or Horizon League in order to leave open the possibility of a return to X down the road.