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Is KSU/Tang likely? Don't watch or follow them but know they have been under .500 and paid a pretty penny for Hawkins (which IMO was a mistake) Wow what a change from the last 2 years.
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PizzaHutParkingLot
- Vodice, Croatia
You do realize we got past the 1st weekend literally last season right? Right after winning the B1G Tourney Title?
And true, last season's success was definitely due to TSJ's greatness....now remind me who recruited the guy here and coached him into an All-American? Cause I remember TSJ only scoring 10 ppg at most and being a 3rd team team Big 12 level player before he got here.
Fair - I thought that was before the season for recruiting optics. Hard to see him lasting much longer with these results
December
Could we bring Ben Johnson on as an assistant?
Sneaky name if he is indeed let go …
His seat is warm from what I’ve gathered … And it could be on fire if KSU thinks they can get either of their top two candidates …
They spent a little over $5 million on their roster this year …
These three are the most intriguing for me . . .
1) Is there a specific program that would make Otzelberger really consider leaving Ames? He seems like such a great fit at Iowa State, and I can't see too many programs that would really be that enticing for him. For example, if Kentucky would have reached out for him last year would he have even picked up the phone?
2) If it came down to Forbes or DeVries for Iowa, who do you think Iowa would chase first?
3) Given DeVries' ties to Iowa with his brother, would he entertain Iowa State or Iowa first if everything was equal and they were both open?
4) Based on other posts here, it seems like McCasland has no real interest in leaving Texas Tech. Outside of a boatload of money (and I obviously know that's always going to be reasons, 1, 1A, 1B, etc.), is there really anything else that would keep him in Lubbock? When you look at Lubbock on a map, it just feels like it's in the middle of absolutely nowhere. I had a buddy who had to go to Lubbock for a few days several years ago, and he said it was one of the most depressing places he's ever seen. I get that Champaign-Urbana isn't exactly a booming metropolis, but based on what my friend said it would seem really tough to keep someone happy there (well, except for a boatload of money).
1. From what I’ve gathered … He’s willing to listen to Texas if they open … Key word being listen …
2. I think Iowa is going to chase DeVries … And their second choice is McCollum … Forbes would crawl through glass for that job though for some reason … He really wants it …
3. This is a great question … Iowa State is a better job … If both are open, it’s pretty obvious which one to take … But I wonder what DeVries would do …
4. As far as McCasland goes … Tech fans and boosters are crazy and crazy loaded with resources … They lost Beard to Texas … They don’t wanna lose another coach to Texas … I will be SHOCKED if McCasland isn’t a top 2 target for Kansas when Self is done … I think Tech makes the final 4 this year …
Would Sean Miller wanna go home to take the Pitt job if it opens? Feels like a downgrade but something something Alma mater. Not sure how Pitt’s NIL looks either. I’d assume revenue sharing is higher at Pitt because of football but idk
DevILLDawg
- Meredosia, Illinois
Illinois left off domino list...interesting..
#runitback
Curious as to what makes Iowa State a better job than Iowa? Can you explain please?
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
Thank you, great insights. The DeVries situation is interesting to me because I married a Parkersburg native and have an indirect connection to the Aplington-Parkersburg community. Darien is still VERY highly-regarded in the Des Moines area. Definitely a case of "we're sad to see you go, but knew it was coming and happy for what you did for us" when he left Drake. I could see Iowa State (35 minutes from Des Moines, 50 minutes from where DeVries lived in Waukee, about 85 miles from his hometown) being an enticing option given his connections in the area.
McCollum at Iowa could be interesting as well. He's proven he can do a lot with a little both in D2 and at Drake. He seems like the kind of coach that Iowa would be a good fit for given he won't have unlimited resources.
McCasland at Kansas is an absolutely terrifying thought. He would run riot there.
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I’m very surprised to see Seton Hall, Providence, Butler, and Rutgers. Those are likely openings? Sha, English, and Matta are early in their times at those schools with limited resources. Also, Pikiell has been successful at Rutgers despite having a down year
Just looking at both of these, the only thing that I think was any better was just the player lounge and really it was just the shuffleboard and ping pong/pool table. What do they have that is much better?
I don’t think he’d leave Xavier for Pitt … It’d take a MASSIVE financial commitment from Pitt …
Like I said it’s just a matter of opinion …
Between the arena, and the MBB facilities … I personally think Texas is nicer … But I’m not saying Illinois isn’t …
Easiest way to explain it … Sustained success …
Sean is a wash with Brad at best. Nobody better than Sean FOR SURE can be identified to come to ILL.
I like Pikiell but he has 2 of the top 4 picks in the NBA draft on his squad and they’re garbage … Can’t do that … He might get another year but that seat is very, very warm …
Seton Hall is a poverty program with giant expectations because Willard was there and had success …
Butler expectations are high and they should be … Matta isn’t getting it done and was never going to get it done … If Butler had any sense at all they should give Alan Huss whatever he wants …
Nobody better than Sean ?
Chris Beard and Todd Golden say hello … I could even hear the argument for McDermott as well …
Thanks for the tip, Indy. Just put down $20 on TT to make the final four at +600
mhuml32
Gesture of Northern Aggression
They are about the same program over the past 20 seasons
Iowa State
379-275
12.26 SRS average
Iowa
375-286
12.18 SRS average
Huss to Butler would be such a great fit, would love to see that happen.
You could be right on Rutgers, I’d still be surprised on Seton Hall given Sha was a former player and how Pitino called them out for their NIL. Even with the lack of resources though, still not ideal to be trending downward like that
NEIlliniFan
- No longer in New England
He'd be the first to acknowledge luck plays a role, as illustrated by the quote I cited.
But you also need to be good.
Having him as a coach also helps. The Italian Guy is pretty good at what he does.
Pikiell is not going anywhere yet. RU’s athletic program runs about $70 million in the red (Scarlet?) and while this year has been very disappointing, he’s done more there than anyone in decades so they’re not going to pay him and buy out a replacement, particularly with an interim AD.
Schiano brought the football program from the dregs to a steady level of moderate success. Some RU fans thought more was possible and hoped when Greg went to the NFL they might be able to take another step forward. They went right back to the dregs, and when Schiano became available, even though the AD was not enamored with him, fans, up to and including the governor, basically demanded his return.
I think they'd be afraid something similar would happen if they dump Pikiell, and the higher-ups like him much better as a guy, too.
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