The only scenario I can think of is that if Self retires at Kansas, maybe he actively participates in the search for his successor and the school is actually very interested in his opinion. In that case I could see Self wanting them to hire BU as I believe they are friends and Self has a lot of respect for BU.
Coaching Carousel (Basketball)
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BU's best attributes are program building and ability to replace rosters. That being said he has one elite 8 and several disappointing exits from NCAA and BIG.
Kansas will go after 5+ coaches before it ever gets to BU and their coaching search may not extend past their second choice. Kansas will go after a younger Coach, just look at Iowa State's Coach. Believe BU knows what he has at Illinois.
Illini in Italy
- Illini HQ, Florida Panhandle
I've always thought the Hoosier fans were delusional, at least in the last 30 years. Somebody has to be smoking some seriously laced sh*t to believe that Painter would leave Purdue to go to Bloomington.
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
I debated about the placing of Texas and Tennessee. At the end of the day, my opinion was that Texas wants a more well-rounded program and would put more long-term resources into basketball than Tennessee. However, I could see the trade-off between resources and expectations.
More of a gut feel on my part.
like this guy??
Rod Clark - Men's Basketball Coach - University of Tennessee Athletics
THE CLARK FILE Personal Information Full Name: Roderick L. Clark Jr. Born: Jan. 6, 1993, in Kansas City, Mo. Hometown: Kansas City, Mo. High School: Lee's Su...
Success or not, I would say these older coaches are sick of NIL. Self has been doing it for ever, but Barnes, Izzo types have to be thinking about getting out.
Just for the sake or argument, if Brad ever did decide to leave in the next couple years......IMO we should back the Brinks truck up for Grant McCasland. Dude will be an absolute star IMO.
....ofc points moot if Texas hires him though (how wild would that be for Texas to steal Texas Tech's coach TWICE is such a short timeframe)
....ofc points moot if Texas hires him though (how wild would that be for Texas to steal Texas Tech's coach TWICE is such a short timeframe)
This … It’d be the one job besides UNC, and maybe Texas/Texas Tech that would actually get Brad’s attention this cycle …
like this guy??
Rod Clark - Men's Basketball Coach - University of Tennessee Athletics
THE CLARK FILE Personal Information Full Name: Roderick L. Clark Jr. Born: Jan. 6, 1993, in Kansas City, Mo. Hometown: Kansas City, Mo. High School: Lee's Su...utsports.com
Definitely a name …
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
I say this with all respect to anyone associated with Texas Tech or Lubbock, but exactly why would Underwood have any interest in Texas Tech over a program like Illinois? I can understand the other programs, but if Illinois lost a coach to Texas Tech in any of the major sports except maybe baseball that would be really disappointing.
I dont know about this coach but LaTulip who's opinion I value, stated the Arkansas St. Head Coach is from the Nate Oats tree and is an up and coming coach to keep an eye on. I don't know much about him but I do see Ark. St challenged some good teams in the non conference by beating Memphis and playing Bama to single digits. I'm certainly not saying these jobs but said when Iowa St made thier hire folks were surprised and it worked out.
I hope Brad stays but the program is in a good place. I trust Josh Whitman as much as anyone being able to make the right hire given where he and Underwood have the program right now. I hope Brad stats but it's not like it was 7 or 8 years ago.
I hope Brad stays but the program is in a good place. I trust Josh Whitman as much as anyone being able to make the right hire given where he and Underwood have the program right now. I hope Brad stats but it's not like it was 7 or 8 years ago.
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That seat's got to be warm right now
I’m obviously biased…but with the exception of Tarhole Road…aren’t those all lateral moves?
Austin is nice. Good tunes, BBQ, and it’s quirky in a good way. But it’s a football school. Deep pockets I guess?…would be the draw?
Tech is the one that surprises me…
I wouldn’t think the brown, dusty fields of Lubbock would be real enticing. Tech doesn’t have a basketball history even as good as ours. I’d be $uprised if they would pay Brad more than he makes here too.
Or am I wrong, what am I missing?
Tech has blank check donors
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
I am available, heck, even as a social media follower. They have a spot like that, don't they? I could even work remotely.
Bryan is an absolute
… I’ve said it here many, many times … One of the best recruiters in the sport … Period …He can also flat out coach …
He’s gonna be at an elite level program sooner rather than later …
If I was Miami or FSU … He’d be on my list …
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RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
The agents want their cut of the money, whether it comes from a new team or an increase from the current one. The agent wouldn’t be looking out for his or her own self interests if not doing that.
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RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Ah yes… the Guenther Method
sacraig
- The desert
The difference being that Whitman has ponied up several times already and Guenther thought loyalty was owed but money was not. At some point, you do eventually have to tell someone who keeps hitting your up for more money to pound sand because the performance doesn't justify the cost.
If you do that, you better be damn sure that you can bring in someone who can perform at the level that you're accustomed to. We know that better than anyone. Oklahoma State's idiocy turned into our good fortune and it's all because they were cheap.
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