Basketball Coaching Rumor Mill

[NDSUstudent]

Some twitter buzz is going around saying former NDSU coach Ray Giacoletti is a finalist for the Drake job.

[HoopsBison]

Scott Sutton head coach at Oral Roberts is reported being targeted as canadidate for Texas Tech for their opening.

[NDSUstudent]

Smart to MN???


A close source said Shaka Smart is in Minneapolis, my hometown & I love it! 3.3 & 7 Guaranteed 21+million

https://twitter.com/areacodes/status/316771232748036096

[1998braves64]

Smart to MN???



https://twitter.com/areacodes/status/316771232748036096

Have little doubt he would at least give Minnesota a shot to hire him (due to his relationship with AD)... still don't know if he'd go there. I'm guessing UCLA will be after him too.

[Bison bison]

Minnesota better make an offer immediately.

This could be just like them losing Wooden in 1948.

[NDSUstudent]

Shaka signs contract extension and will stay at VCU...


VCU head coach Shaka Smart has turned down an opportunity to join UCLA, informing them today that he'll be staying with the Rams, according to a source with direct knowledge of the situation.
Smart has let UCLA know he accepted a contract extension and will be staying in Richmond. VCU is expected to announce formally Smart's contract extension in the next 24 hours. The deal will go through the year 2023 and will pay him approximately $1.5 million per year, up from the $1.2 million he'd been making.
A majority of what Smart asked VCU for was improvements for his staff and program. That includes more salary for his staff and a bevy of things like better meals for players, improved travel for the program and other perks for his staff.


Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-basketball/news/20130327/vcu-shaka-smart/#ixzz2OmwdF0u4

[HoopsBison]

Shaka signs contract extension and will stay at VCU...

Now that all the Gopher fans can join us back in reality, wonder who they will go after.

Buzz Williams name being tossed around, I find it unlikely he would jump ship to Minnesota from Marquette. Anthony Grant from Alabama is a realistic bet and a solid young coach. I still think Gregg Marshall from Wichita State has to be in the mix. Maybe Jay Wright from Villanova...

Gopher fans will now scream for Flip Saunders, who would be interesting but not sure Teague will go that route...

[JSUBison]

Now that all the Gopher fans can join us back in reality, wonder who they will go after.

Buzz Williams name being tossed around, I find it unlikely he would jump ship to Minnesota from Marquette. Anthony Grant from Alabama is a realistic bet and a solid young coach. I still think Gregg Marshall from Wichita State has to be in the mix. Maybe Jay Wright from Villanova...

Gopher fans will now scream for Flip Saunders, who would be interesting but not sure Teague will go that route...

They'll go after people they have no chance of getting, and land someone like Larry "Natty Light" Eustachy instead.

[NDSUstudent]

Sounds like the Gophers might have their coach tomorrow...some speculation on Gopherhole is that Alabama coach Anthony Grant could be the pick.

[bruinbison]

Now that all the Gopher fans can join us back in reality, wonder who they will go after.

Buzz Williams name being tossed around, I find it unlikely he would jump ship to Minnesota from Marquette. Anthony Grant from Alabama is a realistic bet and a solid young coach. I still think Gregg Marshall from Wichita State has to be in the mix. Maybe Jay Wright from Villanova...

Gopher fans will now scream for Flip Saunders, who would be interesting but not sure Teague will go that route...

Hope you are right with the reality idea, but from this new Andy Katz article, I'm not so sure the Gophers are there yet.....
Would enjoy seeing the "Mayor" coming back to the cities, but is it really a possibility?
Really, really can't picture Brad Stevens doing this, only thing I can note there is I believe he was in that Villa 7 program at one time. But he already has turned down offers to move, and would have his pick of where to go if that was what he wanted - ala Shaka Smart. Perhaps Anthony Grant will turn out to be the one.

Meanwhile, sources said Minnesota has now turned its attention to Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg and Butler's Brad Stevens as candidates to replace Tubby Smith.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/9106022/shaka-smart-remain-coach-vcu-rams

[silkamilkamonico]

Fred Hoiberg is an ISU alumnus and grew up there. He's laebeld it his dream job. LMAO at Miinesota

[BisonTeacher]

Fred Hoiberg is an ISU alumnus and grew up there. He's laebeld it his dream job. LMAO at Miinesota

Other than Shaka and Flip...the other candidates don't really "wow" me. I always felt unless they got a superstar like shaka, firing tubby would be a mistake. I woulda thought they had shaka locked before they fired tubby. I just dont think things are going to change much there and i predict tyus will go elsewhere. Same old same old. I hope Im wrong.

[NDSUstudent]

I could Hoiberg coaching in Minnesota....but in the Target Center and not the barn.

[NDSUstudent]

Drake hires former NDSU coach and Gonzaga assistant Ray Giacoletti.....


Ray Giacoletti is staying a Bulldog but he’s switching schools. Drake University is hiring the Gonzaga assistant as its head men’s basketball coach.
The official announcement will be made at a news conference at 2:30 p.m., but Channel 13’s Keith Murphy says Giacoletti is the man chosen for the job.

http://whotv.com/2013/03/28/drake-hire-ray-giacoletti-picked/

[North Side]

Medcalf saying Saul should get a called about the Minnesota job. I was kind of surprised to see him tweet something like that. https://twitter.com/MedcalfByESPN/status/316727648330076160

[HoopsBison]

Medcalf saying Saul should get a called about the Minnesota job. I was kind of surprised to see him tweet something like that. https://twitter.com/MedcalfByESPN/status/316727648330076160

Yeah, he stated he doesn't think he should get the job but thought he should maybe get a call. Hes younger coach who has had some success. Solid recruiter who knows the area very well. I can see why Myron made the connection but he is not on the gophers radar.

[CAS4127]

Yeah, he stated he doesn't think he should get the job but thought he should maybe get a call. Hes younger coach who has had some success. Solid recruiter who knows the area very well. I can see why Myron made the connection but he is not on the gophers radar.

Anyone notice comments by ours truly Lance Berwald--doesn't seem to be Saul fan/supporter.


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[NDSUstudent]

Saul to the Gophers is at least two rungs up the coaching ladder...it is a huge reach. Tim Miles going to CSU from NDSU was a huge jump.

Nice to see him getting some love though, the guy has earned it.

[NorthernBison]

Giacoletti hired by Drake. Good for Ray.

[NDSUstudent]

I guess the job is Hoiberg's if he wants it...


According to two sources, the vacant Gophers men's basketball head coaching job is Iowa State coach Fred Hoiberg's if he wants it.

Both sources said Teague has spoken with Hoiberg, and told him every amenity -- practice facility, more access to private jets, etc. -- is a guarantee.

However, one of the sources said it's 75/25 that Hoiberg won't leave Iowa State for another college job.

Hoiberg, 40, has Minnesota ties, having played for the Timberwolves from 2003 to '05 and subsequently worked in the team's front office.

http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Sources_Gophers_head_coaching_job_is_Fred_Hoibergs _if_he_wants_it032813

[BisonTeacher]

I guess the job is Hoiberg's if he wants it...



http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Sources_Gophers_head_coaching_job_is_Fred_Hoibergs _if_he_wants_it032813

YOu cant change direction if you don't know what direction you want to go.

[NDSUstudent]

Word on street is Scott Nagy of South Dakota State is pleading his case w/ Ball State today.

https://twitter.com/Tom101010/status/317343568031260673

[NDSUstudent]

SDSU AD Justin Sell confirms that Ball State has expressed interest in men's basketball coach Scott Nagy. ...

https://twitter.com/TerryVandrovec/status/317421654076710912

[NDSUstudent]

Cross Fred Hoiberg off your Gopher coaching wish list...


@iastatead: Excited to share with #CycloneNation that Coach Hoiberg has agreed to a 10 year, $20 million contract to stay a Cyclone! Release forthcoming

https://twitter.com/IASTATEAD/status/317459775313039361

[BisonTeacher]

Cross Fred Hoiberg off your Gopher coaching wish list...


https://twitter.com/IASTATEAD/status/317459775313039361

Seems the gophers coaching search is the best thing for contract extensions elsewhere in college basketball around the country.

[BisonNation11]

Seems the gophers coaching search is the best thing for contract extensions elsewhere in college basketball around the country.

God bless those Goophers for stimulating the economy except where they really need it...

[bruinbison]

Seems the gophers coaching search is the best thing for contract extensions elsewhere in college basketball around the country.

Buzz Williams at Marquette has gotta be all smiles..... :):):)
They are still playing and he'll get more money too!
And Marquette gets the Catholic 7 next year

[NDSUstudent]

Now Flip is the leading candidate for the Gopher job....


According to my good friend, Chad Hartman (WCCO Radio), Flip Saunders has emerged as the leading candidate.

https://twitter.com/DarrenWolfson/status/317689099014242306

[NDSUstudent]

Ben Jacobson signs a 10-year extension at UNI...his salary will be $525k next year and will rise to $750k for the last year of the contract in 2023.

[EagleBison]

Flip and Teague are both in Indianapolis.

[NDSUstudent]

UCLA hires New Mexico coach Steve Alford....


UCLA officially announces Steve Alford as its next head coach. Story and video links coming.

https://twitter.com/ESPNAndyKatz/status/318031615542558721

[ISXBISON]

UCLA hires New Mexico coach Steve Alford....



https://twitter.com/ESPNAndyKatz/status/318031615542558721


Wow...that's an interesting hire

[unbison]

https://twitter.com/Tom101010/status/317343568031260673

Saul as well!

[ISXBISON]

Izzo retweeted Andy Katz saying that Flip Saunders was offered the Gopher job and declined

[sambini]

Does anyone want that job?

[HoopsBison]

Does anyone want that job?

They were one year late, Tim Miles would have been great for that program.

It will be interesting who ends up being the gophers coach. Of course they think they are going to get Buzz Williams after Marquette loses out...yeah thats not happening.

[ndsubison1]

Does anyone want that job?

haha they fired the best coach that would agree to coach there

[ndsubison1]

They were one year late, Tim Miles would have been great for that program.

It will be interesting who ends up being the gophers coach. Of course they think they are going to get Buzz Williams after Marquette loses out...yeah thats not happening.

i wonder if gregg marshall would leave wichita state for miny

[HoopsBison]

i wonder if gregg marshall would leave wichita state for miny

I thought about that, but with how far they have gone this year he may chose to stay with the Shockers and see if a better job comes available next year.

Anthony Grant or Andy Enfield are my guesses as of today.

[westnodak93bison]

haha they fired the best coach that would agree to coach there

Exactly right. Gopher basketball is OVER RATED.

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[NDSUstudent]

Teague should have hired Flip right away...not even Maturi could have screwed that up. Now their AD owns this hire and whoever the coach is going to step into a hornets nest.

[BisonTeacher]

Teague should have hired Flip right away...not even Maturi could have screwed that up. Now their AD owns this hire and whoever the coach is going to step into a hornets nest.

IM convinced whoever they hire will be extremely underwhelming and will be reminiscent of the monson hire. Good luck at Michigan State Tyus. I said it before, I'll say it again. they shouldnt have gotten rid of tubby if they didnt have the the perfect hire waiting in the wings.

[NDSUstudent]

IM convinced whoever they hire will be extremely underwhelming and will be reminiscent of the monson hire. Good luck at Michigan State Tyus. I said it before, I'll say it again. they shouldnt have gotten rid of tubby if they didnt have the the perfect hire waiting in the wings.

Firing Tubby was the right move, not having a head coach already locked up to replace him was the mistake. Now I just hope they don't end up with the basketball version of Tim Brewster.

[silkamilkamonico]

Tubby had 5 20 win seasons in 6 years. Before that they had 5 20 win seasins in 27 years not counting the seasons that were evacuated for the cheating scandal.

Who does minny think they are in college basketball? People can like or hate tubby, but they arent going to get a coach thats going to do better. Its minnesota, and on a great yeqr they are still the 5th best basketball school in the big 10 at best.

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[silkamilkamonico]

IM convinced whoever they hire will be extremely underwhelming and will be reminiscent of the monson hire. Good luck at Michigan State Tyus. I said it before, I'll say it again. they shouldnt have gotten rid of tubby if they didnt have the the perfect hire waiting in the wings.

I dont have to be convinced. They have almost no basketball tradition. They are a hockey school #1. They can hire a coach that may have couple great seasons, but they will lose him to a better school. Minnesota is not an end destination for a college coach.

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[NDSUstudent]

Tubby Smith to Texas Tech....

http://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2013/04/01/apnewsbreak-texas-tech-tubby-smith-agree-on-deal

[NDSUstudent]

USC hires Florida Gulf Coast Head Coach Andy Endfield...

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/-college-basketball-mens-tournament/news/20130401/andy-enfield-usc/

New flavor of the day for the Gophers job might be Duke assistant Steve Wojciechowski according to a Kentucky Wildcat website.

[ndsubison1]

coaches would prefer to wait a year for another offer than go to the goophers

[NDSUstudent]

I'm guessing there will be a head coaching vacancy at Rutgers pretty soon....

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/9125796/practice-video-shows-rutgers-basketball-coach-mike-rice-berated-pushed-used-slurs-players

[HoopsBison]

I'm guessing there will be a head coaching vacancy at Rutgers pretty soon....

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/9125796/practice-video-shows-rutgers-basketball-coach-mike-rice-berated-pushed-used-slurs-players

How in the hell does that douche have a job...wow! How can you even play for a guy like that?

[bri-dog]

I'm guessing there will be a head coaching vacancy at Rutgers pretty soon....

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/9125796/practice-video-shows-rutgers-basketball-coach-mike-rice-berated-pushed-used-slurs-players


How in the hell does that douche have a job...wow! How can you even play for a guy like that?

No surprise -- fired this morning...

[HoopsBison]

No surprise -- fired this morning...

Saw that this morning, kind of a no brainer for the AD. I mean would be impossible for that guy to recruit after that...

[westnodak93bison]

This is proof Minnersoda is not any where close to a prized BB coaching destination. I know, I know buttbig10.

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[NDSUstudent]

Now it sounds like Rich Pitino is the new leading candidate for the Gopher job....

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2013/04/03/source-gophers-express-interest-in-rich-pitino/

[Bison bison]

interesting alternative.

rich needs a better pre-game speech ender than "Go break a leg!"

[NDSUstudent]

Now it is sounding like a done deal...


Richard Pitino to Minnesota is "all but done", per multiple sources. Final details being worked out.

https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/319524976938086400

[BisonTeacher]

Now it is sounding like a done deal...



https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/319524976938086400

So who will be the coach when this guy gets canned in 3 years?

[NDSUstudent]

Tubby replaced Pitino at Kentucky and now Pitino's son is replacing Tubby at MN.

Of course Gillispie replaced Tubby at Kentucky and now Tubby is replacing Gillispie at Texas Tech.

[HoopsBison]

Interesting hire, he pretty much has little experience. Coached the last couple years at Florida International. Obviously his dad is one of the all time greats, will see if that translates to the son.

My questions are how far down the list was he for them? And secondly is he better then Tubby Smith?

[BisonNation11]

Interesting hire, he pretty much has little experience. Coached the last couple years at Florida International. Obviously his dad is one of the all time greats, will see if that translates to the son.

My questions are how far down the list was he for them? And secondly is he better then Tubby Smith?

He can't be much worse. And reading what he did with FIU in the short time he was there with limited scholarships is pretty impressive. For the Goophs sake, I believe this guy could do pretty well with some great financial backing.

[EndZoneQB]

He can't be much worse. And reading what he did with FIU in the short time he was there with limited scholarships is pretty impressive. For the Goophs sake, I believe this guy could do pretty well with some great financial backing.

I like it. He's got name recognition and that should help a little with recruiting one would think...but he's also an up-and-comer right now, so that's good. You never know when you might hire the next Tom Izzo.......

[silkamilkamonico]

He will either do real bad the next couple years and be fired, or he will do good and take a better job.

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[EndZoneQB]

He will either do real bad the next couple years and be fired, or he will do good and take a better job.

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Not necessarily...some like to create a good situation where they are at(ahem*Coach Bohl* ahem). Not everyone is looking to move up. Let me guess, you would have said the same about Shaka Smart, Brad Stevens, etc., no? Exactly. Plus, those aren't even "high-major" programs(getting there tho) so don't write him off yet.

But then again why not trash on the Gophers because we are the mighty Bison, who the f*ck are you?

[NDSUstudent]

MN would be a pretty good job if they invested into their facilities and gave their coaching staff some perks like access to a private plane. I could see him staying a while if they get those things in order.

[EndZoneQB]

MN would be a pretty good job if they invested into their facilities and gave their coaching staff some perks like access to a private plane. I could see him staying a while if they get those things in order.

I agree...and that has already been offered/stated, whatever. There WILL be a practice facility and access to a private jet...the donors are on-board, that is why they hired the AD and associate AD they did...

I mean, Sparty wasn't destination zero before Izzo got there. Sure they had some tradition, but really hadn't done shit since 1979. I mean they had 9 appearances from 76-95...that's not exactly juggernaut status. Not saying little Pitino is Izzo-like, but c'mon give him credit, he's not even on campus yet.

[silkamilkamonico]

Not necessarily...some like to create a good situation where they are at(ahem*Coach Bohl* ahem). Not everyone is looking to move up. Let me guess, you would have said the same about Shaka Smart, Brad Stevens, etc., no? Exactly. Plus, those aren't even "high-major" programs(getting there tho) so don't write him off yet.

But then again why not trash on the Gophers because we are the mighty Bison, who the f*ck are you?

Speak for youself.

I trash on the Gohers because their programs suck.

It doesnt take a rocket scientist to figure that one out.


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[EndZoneQB]

Speak for youself.

I trash on the Gohers because their programs suck.

It doesnt take a rocket scientist to figure that one out.


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Yeahhh....but then again you said he might do well and leave right away. Other than maybe the top 5-10 or so consistent contenders, why would you leave a successful B1G program that you created? You won't...that's the point. If you have success at a top tier program and they will fund your program...like my Izzo example.

Anything can happen, obviously, but don't write it off that quickly. If you have success, a large program will prop itself up after that...not always a need to leave for greener pastures...

[unbison]

He will either do real bad the next couple years and be fired, or he will do good and take a better job.

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Why do u act like the Minnesota job is a stepping stone mud major job.... I get it you don't like Minnesota
But be factual last coach to use at as a stepping stone was? Huh? Yep?

[silkamilkamonico]

But be factual last coach to use at as a stepping stone was? Huh? Yep?

How about the same coach that was extremely successful and made Minnesota relevant in the National spotlight.

Was that coach "nobody"? It just might be.

Minnesota has a total of 9 wins in the history of the NCAA's. The last time they won the Big 10 the current generation wasn't even born.

Minnesota is what it is. It can be a nice gig for a coach. But I'll start buying into this philosophy of a coach actually wanting to stick around Minnesota when I see it first. Ofcourse we have to actually see the coach succeed first, which is going to be it's own concern in the Big 10.

[unbison]

Well Clem was successful at the u of m he was not using it as a stepping stone cheating yes but that was not known until it was over .... It wasn't a take a better job as soon as I can spot for him though.... So your
Theory is lost on me .... It just comes across as dislike for Minnesota and that's fine dislike away.... I really like this hire!

[BisonTeacher]

I really do hope that you guys that like the hire are right and he ends up doing well at minn. Having said that...Im just not seeing it happening. To me this is an extremely underwhelming hire.

[unbison]

I really do hope that you guys that like the hire are right and he ends up doing well at minn. Having said that...Im just not seeing it happening. To me this is an extremely underwhelming hire.
why so.... you wanted flip?
when is the last time flip recruited a kid
imo the only thing flip would have done is get boosters to build the practice facility...... nba coaches do not have a great track record in college basketball

[BisonTeacher]

why so.... you wanted flip?
when is the last time flip recruited a kid
imo the only thing flip would have done is get boosters to build the practice facility...... nba coaches do not have a great track record in college basketball

You may be right about Flip and recruiting, but even with that...I think he would have had a better shot at recruiting than this guy is going to have. And no...I wasnt hoping for flip. i would have been happy with it though. I really wanted Shaka.

[EndZoneQB]

why so.... you wanted flip?
when is the last time flip recruited a kid
imo the only thing flip would have done is get boosters to build the practice facility...... nba coaches do not have a great track record in college basketball


You may be right about Flip and recruiting, but even with that...I think he would have had a better shot at recruiting than this guy is going to have. And no...I wasnt hoping for flip. i would have been happy with it though. I really wanted Shaka.

If Flip was going to be successful, it would have been here in Minnesota. He surely would have secured the borders IMO and gotten the kids in this years class that would turn the program around. However, at least Rich has the name recognition. Sure, it's not his dad, but the kids are still going to listen when a Pitino walks into their living room.

[HoopsBison]

You may be right about Flip and recruiting, but even with that...I think he would have had a better shot at recruiting than this guy is going to have. And no...I wasnt hoping for flip. i would have been happy with it though. I really wanted Shaka.

Can you really be disappointed as a gopher fan in not getting Shaka. Lets be honest it was pretty much a pipe dream from the start. Lots of gopher fans held out hope because of the AD/Coach relationship but that proved to have little importance. Shaka is the best young coach in the college game. Hes got a great program in VCU that he can maintain and compete and wait for an elite job to become available, Minnesota just isn't one of those elite jobs.

My thoughts on young Pitino is a fresh face who probably will do a excellent job recruiting but his inexperience might show in some games in coaching. Worked under some great coaches and did a solid job at Florida International in a rebuilding year. I think he will do fine in Minnesota but won't make them great.

[Bison bison]

I wish Minnesota wouldn't have pussy footed around and just offered the job to John Wooden instead of making him wait for executive approval.

[BisonTeacher]

Can you really be disappointed as a gopher fan in not getting Shaka. Lets be honest it was pretty much a pipe dream from the start. Lots of gopher fans held out hope because of the AD/Coach relationship but that proved to have little importance. Shaka is the best young coach in the college game. Hes got a great program in VCU that he can maintain and compete and wait for an elite job to become available, Minnesota just isn't one of those elite jobs.

My thoughts on young Pitino is a fresh face who probably will do a excellent job recruiting but his inexperience might show in some games in coaching. Worked under some great coaches and did a solid job at Florida International in a rebuilding year. I think he will do fine in Minnesota but won't make them great.

I dont see why not. I feel like the only way this program will get turned around is to hire someone like that. It may take a lot of money, but what are you willing to do to change the culture/program. In addition...the way this all went down...they look like the kid who asks girls to the prom until someone finally said yes. Pathetic.

Edit...and suddenly Im wondering why FIU didnt offer this guy a big extension to keep him? Did they and was it not enough?

[unbison]

I think bisonbohls hate for Minnesota really clouds his vision.... This a big 10 coaching job and like it or not that's an allure to many coaches .... Shaka didn't wanna come and ill say as a person I respect that a lot he
Is a loyal man .... But there is definitely an allure to a big 10 job

[NDSUstudent]

Shaka has said no to UCLA, Illinois and NC State....pretty good company for MN to be in.

[EndZoneQB]

I dont see why not. I feel like the only way this program will get turned around is to hire someone like that. It may take a lot of money, but what are you willing to do to change the culture/program. In addition...the way this all went down...they look like the kid who asks girls to the prom until someone finally said yes. Pathetic.

Edit...and suddenly Im wondering why FIU didnt offer this guy a big extension to keep him? Did they and was it not enough?

Dude. Big Ten $ > SunBelt $....really...that's not even a comparison.

[BisonTeacher]

Dude. Big Ten $ > SunBelt $....really...that's not even a comparison.

Dude. I get that. But did they even try?

[EndZoneQB]

Dude. I get that. But did they even try?

Why does that matter? FIU isn't VCU or Butler. I'm sure it's one of those things...he walks into the office and says he got an offer to coach in the B1G and they say "Good Luck" as he walks off into the sunset.

[BisonTeacher]

Why does that matter? FIU isn't VCU or Butler. I'm sure it's one of those things...he walks into the office and says he got an offer to coach in the B1G and they say "Good Luck" as he walks off into the sunset.

It matters because I am wondering how much they valued him. Just because YOU'RE sure...doesnt mean your'e right.

[EndZoneQB]

It matters because I am wondering how much they valued him. Just because YOU'RE sure...doesnt mean your'e right.

Well..he was there only one year if that helps any...

[unbison]

Teacher c'mon now they would have had to quadruple his salary.... Not to mention Isaiah Thomas had destroyed that program to the point that next year they will not be dance eligible .... And a chance to coach in a premiere basketball conference I don't understand your questioning if fiu had a chance to retain him

[HoopsBison]

I think bisonbohls hate for Minnesota really clouds his vision.... This a big 10 coaching job and like it or not that's an allure to many coaches .... Shaka didn't wanna come and ill say as a person I respect that a lot he
Is a loyal man .... But there is definitely an allure to a big 10 job

I don't have any hate towards Minnesota, I think their fans are delusional at times but whose aren't. I am sorry I don't think the hottest coaching prospect in college basketball wanted to go to a Big ten school who lacks practice facilities, winning tradition, and other program tools that most big time schools have, when he can wait a year, and seek a more elite basketball school. Hes built a great program at VCU, they will always compete and keep his name hot and fresh. Hes turned down Big 10 schools before, why wouldnt he to Minnesota, hell he turned down UCLA. Clearly he has a vision where he wants to end up and hes not going to settle. Just my honest opinion...

[BisonTeacher]

Teacher c'mon now they would have had to quadruple his salary.... Not to mention Isaiah Thomas had destroyed that program to the point that next year they will not be dance eligible .... And a chance to coach in a premiere basketball conference I don't understand your questioning if fiu had a chance to retain him

My point isnt if they could have competed to retain him. Its if they even tried. Were they happy with him? Were they happy enough with him to even try to keep him? I am hearing today on Barreiro there may have been some issues there? I didnt catch the whole thing did anyone else hear that?

[unbison]

My point isnt if they could have competed to retain him. Its if they even tried. Were they happy with him? Were they happy enough with him to even try to keep him? I am hearing today on Barreiro there may have been some issues there? I didnt catch the whole thing did anyone else hear that?

There are issues graduation rate and academic issues that he couldn't fix in a year .... They r the result of the isiah Thomas tenure

[HoopsBison]

There are issues graduation rate and academic issues that he couldn't fix in a year .... They r the result of the isiah Thomas tenure

Florida International is mess and Pitino did a great job under the circumstances, he would be crazy to stay there over Minnesota.

[EndZoneQB]

My point isnt if they could have competed to retain him. Its if they even tried. Were they happy with him? Were they happy enough with him to even try to keep him? I am hearing today on Barreiro there may have been some issues there? I didnt catch the whole thing did anyone else hear that?

Yeah...he had 3 scholarship players and 2 WOs starting. Look at the FIU records...it's pretty impressive what he did...


Florida International is mess and Pitino did a great job under the circumstances, he would be crazy to stay there over Minnesota.

Exactly. It's not like FIU thought it had a chance in hell to keep him, I'm sure. It's not a VCU/Butler situation...

[unbison]

Did ndsu try and retain miles? Same situation teach

[BisonTeacher]

Did ndsu try and retain miles? Same situation teach

Listen...i hope you guys are right. I really do. Im just not drinking the kool aid. I think the gophs needed a flashier hire to change things. I hope im wrong.

[runtheoption]

Listen...i hope you guys are right. I really do. Im just not drinking the kool aid. I think the gophs needed a flashier hire to change things. I hope im wrong.

Your love for Gopher basketball is grotesque.
Forget it, Danny, you're out of your element.

[BisonTeacher]

Forget it, Danny, you're out of your element.

How so? Please explain, oh wise one.

Or should I just do the common man robotic voice while the electrocution sound effect plays in the background? "Yes...the gophers made the correct hire. they hired the best coach possible. He will turn the program around."

[BisonCountry]

If the gophers have to worry if their offer to a coach is good enough to persuade him to leave FIU, then their program is in worse shape than I thought.

I think it is the right direction for them to try to get some youth/energy in their program which it seems they got in Pitino.

PS: Teach.....the Dude Abides.

[unbison]

Listen...i hope you guys are right. I really do. Im just not drinking the kool aid. I think the gophs needed a flashier hire to change things. I hope im wrong.you have been asking if fiu tried to retain him... What's this got to Do with your point ? You ask non sensicle questions to try and prove your point your very entitled to not like the hire

[BisonNation11]

Listen...i hope you guys are right. I really do. Im just not drinking the kool aid. I think the gophs needed a flashier hire to change things. I hope im wrong.

By flashy do you mean someone with a recognizable name? Flashy like Coach Knight throwing chairs flashy? If you mean name, just look at how Tubby turned out. You want flashy like Knight, look how Rutgers turned out. I like the youth movement, he has a recognizable name (albeit from his father), and he turned a losing team into a winning team without even having a chance to recruit and coach his own kids. I say this with optimism despite my hatred for the Goophs. Please step back Oh Danny Boy and let the new AD hang himself if he made the wrong hire.

[EndZoneQB]

How so? Please explain, oh wise one.

Or should I just do the common man robotic voice while the electrocution sound effect plays in the background? "Yes...the gophers made the correct hire. they hired the best coach possible. He will turn the program around."

...the negatrometer? lol

[BisonTeacher]

Let me buy you all a round of some Maroon Kool-aid! :biggrin:

http://images.sodahead.com/polls/001776431/365794638_kool_aid_man_waving_answer_1_xlarge.jpeg


you have been asking if fiu tried to retain him... What's this got to Do with your point ? You ask non sensicle questions to try and prove your point your very entitled to not like the hire

Entitled? To my opinion? Yes. Otherwise...what the heck are you talking about?

@ Bison nation...yes I mean big time flashy. In my OPINION I think thats the only way things will change for the better at U of M, unless they get really lucky with a young unproven coach (Which I hope happens in this situation). Some people seem to forget that the gophs were even worse off before Tubby got there and he did leave the program in a better place than before he started. Youth movement? Didnt they go young when they went with Monson? How did that work out for them?

@ EZ Yes Negatrometer. Thank you. I couldnt think of it.

[runtheoption]

How so? Please explain, oh wise one.

Or should I just do the common man robotic voice while the electrocution sound effect plays in the background? "Yes...the gophers made the correct hire. they hired the best coach possible. He will turn the program around."




PS: Teach.....the Dude Abides.

Teach, this aggression will not stand.

[HoopsBison]

Jeff and Dom are speculating that Saul might be in the running for Ball State:

http://bisonmedia.areavoices.com/

[unbison]

I found grumblings on this last week should be a link around here somewhere

[NDSUstudent]

@FGOSPORTSWRITER reports Saul Phillips WILL NOT be the next Ball State coach. No surprise. I never got sense that Phillips would be it.

https://twitter.com/tstmyer/status/320528631074009088

[DIBISON]

Saul interviewed at Ball St.

http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/395578/group/homepage/

[Gully]

I like it. He's got name recognition and that should help a little with recruiting one would think...but he's also an up-and-comer right now, so that's good. You never know when you might hire the next Tom Izzo.......

or the next Tim Brewster