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Yes ... He's in play at OK State but I do not think he is the leader ...
I am honestly shocked he is not getting more buzz ... All he has done is win at Drake ...
It's more about donors not paying taxes on what they commit for funding. Being a 501c3 opens up the door for a lot of additional $s.
OrangeBlue98
- Des Moines, IA
If Underwood left after this season (certainly hope he doesn't, but we all know any good AD has a list in the drawer of candidates in case your current coach leaves), DeVries would be very high at the top of my personal list. At the very least, he would be the top of the list that starts after taking a couple of big swings at any candidates at Power 6 schools. But honestly, at this time I'm not sure anyone that Illinois could realistically poach from another power conference school interests me as much as DeVries (even before factoring that his kid could follow him).
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
That's true, and the website does describe donations as "charitable" without elaborating on the tax status.
But a 501(c)(3) (or other type of 501 organization) can engage in taxable transactions, the non-profit status only applies to activities within the tax-exempt scope.
The contract law thing with Mick Cronin is an area I actually have some degree of expertise, this is more me talking out of my behind, but it's interesting stuff.
Got to tour Rice with my squad this year. Whole staff was very hospitable, spent a couple minutes talking to my players. Even had a current player talk with our guys for about 30 minutes about being a D1 athlete and what a D1 work ethic looks like. Obviously they’re all super busy and didn’t have to do that.
Unfortunate outcome, but it’s the nature of the beast.
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socalini
- So Cali
I get the feeling Michigan is oblivious to the public perception of their athletic antics, especially with regards to bad behavior (Juwan), rule-breaking (Harbaugh) and using loopholes to their advantage (cancelling tough games to win a B1G Basketball regular season *championship.)
I don’t think they’re oblivious. I think they just don’t care. One implies ignorance. The other arrogance. The latter is worse to me.
OrangeBlue98
- Des Moines, IA
I sincerely hope Michigan does keep Howard around. I don't believe things get markedly better with him at the helm. He inherited a good situation and has pile-driven it. I get Michigan likely gives zero s***s about public perception, but any AD who is objective can't look at that situation in totality and say, "Yep, things are trending up. Carry on!"
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ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
"Michigan Man" means being just a shameless, unrepentant scoundrel, with such an overinflated opinion of yourself that it doesn't compute that anyone would ever call you on it.
They are not lying when they say they still live by Bo Schembechler's values every day.
They are not lying when they say they still live by Bo Schembechler's values every day.
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- STL City
Your last thought is pure gold.
As a teacher in Texas, I can only hope.
I am conflicted on Howard staying as Michigan's coach. On one hand we have his number and he is a poor coach that will keep Michigan down. However his conduct and actions should not be acceptable for a head coach at any level and should be fired.
Indy, are you Coaching Changes on Twitter or one of his sources? Or maybe he just reads this forum.
I feel like you deserve a hug
Do you think Gottlieb is under real consideration. At this point they can't get worse so might as well try to catch lightning in a bottle.
If you are trying to read the tea leaves, is Anderson's leaving Michigan after 12 years to come to Illinois a sign that Howard is going to be back at Michigan next year? Clearly Anderson would have insider access to Howard's status and after what happened between him and Howard there is no way he would want to remain there if the Howard clown show was going to continue for at least another season. We obviously are the beneficiaries of both Anderson's arrival and of Howard's staying on as coach, so this is a win for the ILLINI. But why Michigan's Athletic Director would allow Howard to remain is mystifying given the damage that his continued presence does to the exalted Michigan brand and its basketball program. Just Maize and Blue arrogance, I guess.
I don’t think he’s under serious consideration … His name has been tossed out there as a possibility though …
It’s a good question … I think maybe 2 year ?? But it wouldn’t shock me if he was done after this year honestly …
Valentine has as good of a shot as anyone to replace him … And there’s not been much buzz on him this off season and I’m beginning to question if that is why …
Really, really like DeVries but he wouldn’t crack my top 10 …
This is an elite job … We’d be going after elite coaches … I’m not sure I’d put DeVries in the “elite” category … But he’s definitely in the very good category … If I was OK State … He’d be my first call …
Indy, are you Coaching Changes on Twitter or one of his sources? Or maybe he just reads this forum.
I am not coaching changes on Twitter …
There are multiple people who run and contribute to that account … Those people talk to me pretty often …
I talk to “Trilly Donovan” as you all know the account … On the daily …
Talk to Tyler … I mean @illini0440 … On the daily …
Plus all my coaching contacts … AAU contacts … Scouting contacts … Etc.
Most of those people read what’s posted here … As do the boys at Sleepers … And Jeff Goodman …
Even though they’ll all deny it …
I feel he has more to prove at Loyola, it would be interesting to see what a typical MSU fan's reaction to that hire would be. I think he's a great coach tho
PizzaHutParkingLot
- McPherson, KS
I am not coaching changes on Twitter …
There are multiple people who run and contribute to that account … Those people talk to me pretty often …
I talk to “Trilly Donovan” as you all know the account … On the daily …
Plus all my coaching contacts … AAU contacts … Scouting contacts … Etc.
Most of those people read what’s posted here … As do the boys at Sleepers … And Jeff Goodman …
Even though they’ll all deny it …
That's true, and the website does describe donations as "charitable" without elaborating on the tax status.
But a 501(c)(3) (or other type of 501 organization) can engage in taxable transactions, the non-profit status only applies to activities within the tax-exempt scope.
The contract law thing with Mick Cronin is an area I actually have some degree of expertise, this is more me talking out of my behind, but it's interesting stuff.
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