*** COACHING SEARCH THREAD: Monday, June 8 ***

I know less than nothing. But Beilein has no buyout at MU and has experienced Hilton Magic.

Everyone have their hope up in an irrational Kool-Aid-induced frenzy? Am I doing this right?


You're doing it right, but I think most have assumed no matter who was interviewed - it's TJ's job.
 
I'd be interested to hear Jeremy or CW's take, but I don't see any circumstance where the ISU coach makes less than $1.25M.

There are some really silly people on here.

Either way, it's still a bargain. Right or wrong, this is a statement hire for me. I suppose I just have to trust Jamie, but if Iowa State needs to play it safe and cheap like this (irrespective of whomever it is) at this point in the program, then I need to accept it, set my sights lower & just be glad that we may occassionally have some nice runs.
 
I don't have the energy for another TJ vs Any other candidate argument. It does get old having the media try to pound it in to your head what a good coach he would be though...and I like Murph.
 
Why? They have interview 5 canidates over the weekend with general if not specific contract numbers set with their agents before. Pollard and Leath have probably already chosen their top priority, take the night to sleep on and make a final decision and extending offer tomorrow with the coach probably accepting Tuesday or Wednesday. Makes total sense time line wise in all cases not just for TJ.
If there is serious interest from one of the "Mystery canidates" they will want accept to jump quickly too before the rumor mill starts putting them in a bad position.

ISunday night the thought is Tuesday or Wednesday- no chance at mystery candidates that haven't yet gone past lines of credit vetting.
 
I'm softening on my dislike of TJ being the next coach, especially with the known candidates. I'm not really blown away by any of them. Even though it's actually been a quick search, it feels like it's been much longer with the whole Fred Saga, and just like with the Fred Saga, I'm just kind of ready for it to be over so our boys can go out there and have an amazing season regardless of who is coach.

Boy, you must have really high standards to not be impressed by a guy who won almost 90% of his games in the last 2 years which is almost unheard of at this level.
 
Responding to a post in the Sunday thread, but I would think the Brewster guy lobbying for TJ is hoping for a AC position. Which could work well.

Also, I know nothing of Gottfried of NC St, except he's got a great recruiter on staff. Id like the AC to come over more than the HC. Ps no sources
 
Boy, you must have really high standards to not be impressed by a guy who won almost 90% of his games in the last 2 years which is almost unheard of at this level.

At SFA. It's all relative. I'm not saying any would suck, I'm not saying any will be great. Just saying the list feels ho-hum.
 
Bawbie is bawbie. Probably still waiting for the player Fred had in mind over Williams.

The only one having a meltdown is him. I disagreed with his opinion too, then he angrily made up something I said. I'm not the type of guy that likes to get moderators involved with posters, but he's really pushing it now.