Head Coaches that we should consider

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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by ViAggie » March 25th, 2024, 5:11 pm

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Tim Miles, especially if he can bring in Amey and Cardenas, hes a good coach stuck at a (I can't express myself without swearing) school, sdsu struggle to beat them, that says a lot to me
I'd take him over Tod.
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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by SLB » March 25th, 2024, 5:11 pm

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Steve Wojciechowski is another one to consider.
No chance.
He is a star coach at this time.
It is worth bringing it up since there talk about Wojciechowski coming here in the previous year.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by ViAggie » March 25th, 2024, 5:12 pm

and some people think Logan, Utah is boring! :lol:


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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by shoresy » March 25th, 2024, 5:14 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote:
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Steve Wojciechowski is another one to consider.
Absolutely not.
How come. Didn't he express interest?
Oh, I'm sure he'd take it in a heartbeat if offered. Why would we want a guy though who hasn't coached college ball and built recruiting connections in 3+ seasons? He spent two seasons doing nothing basketball related and is now in a cushy G-League coaching job.
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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by ineptimusprime » March 25th, 2024, 7:05 pm

Henderson at South Dakota St is an interesting option with some interesting players that could follow.

I don’t think Henderson is getting enough mention here. Has coached in the NCAA tourney (as recently as this year) and if you look at his family picture on Twitter, they have about as much “would probably like Cache Valley” energy as I’ve seen in a while:

https://twitter.com/coachhendosdsu?lang=en
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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by Donman » March 25th, 2024, 7:22 pm

ineptimusprime wrote:Henderson at South Dakota St is an interesting option with some interesting players that could follow.

I don’t think Henderson is getting enough mention here. Has coached in the NCAA tourney (as recently as this year) and if you look at his family picture on Twitter, they have about as much “would probably like Cache Valley” energy as I’ve seen in a while:

https://twitter.com/coachhendosdsu?lang=en
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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by bpd » March 25th, 2024, 7:25 pm

He is looking to move up and will use Utah State as a stepping stone.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by ineptimusprime » March 25th, 2024, 7:28 pm

bpd wrote:
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He is looking to move up and will use Utah State as a stepping stone.
Dude, if it’s Kowalzyck just so say! The truth will set you free!



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by TrueAG » March 25th, 2024, 7:28 pm

bpd wrote:
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He is looking to move up and will use Utah State as a stepping stone.
Good, I like hungry ambitious coaches. I don't like complacent coaches looking for a retirement.
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Post by ineptimusprime » March 25th, 2024, 7:31 pm

Also, I will say—Kowalczyck has the most interesting group of players that could follow him here of any of the candidates by a very wide margin.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by Aggie in Boise » March 25th, 2024, 7:38 pm

bpd wrote:
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He is looking to move up and will use Utah State as a stepping stone.
Sounds like a good candidate as we've been successful over the past 6 years when following this hiring model.
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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by thrashsoundly » March 25th, 2024, 7:42 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 5:02 pm
Madmartigan wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:19 pm
SLB wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:10 pm
John Becker - Vermont
Preston Spradlin - Morehead State
Pat Kelsey -Charleston
Matt Langel- Colgate
Bryce Drew- Grand Canyon
Add whoever else that you think would be good for being our next head coach
Sure thing, here are a few ideas: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=70952
Going through that list Pat Kelsey's 74% winning percentage really stands out. He played at Wyoming and looks relatable (for what it's worth).
This what I've been saying.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by Roy McAvoy » March 25th, 2024, 7:42 pm

ineptimusprime wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 7:31 pm
Also, I will say—Kowalczyck has the most interesting group of players that could follow him here of any of the candidates by a very wide margin.
Not only that, but I'm sure he has a ton of beneficial midwest connections that would be beneficial for USU. A lot of the stuff out west will happen just from being at USU, but would be nice to already have those midwest inroads. I also wonder if there's also MAC dudes he could get to transfer to USU.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by Roy McAvoy » March 25th, 2024, 7:46 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 5:02 pm
Madmartigan wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:19 pm
SLB wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:10 pm
John Becker - Vermont
Preston Spradlin - Morehead State
Pat Kelsey -Charleston
Matt Langel- Colgate
Bryce Drew- Grand Canyon
Add whoever else that you think would be good for being our next head coach
Sure thing, here are a few ideas: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=70952
Going through that list Pat Kelsey's 74% winning percentage really stands out. He played at Wyoming and looks relatable (for what it's worth).
Pat Kelsey is a pipe dream. He's out East and has been holding out for a bigger job than USU. He's a finalist for Louisville right now.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by ProvoAggie » March 25th, 2024, 8:06 pm

jpswensen wrote:
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Somebody said Bryce Drew at GCU makes $3.2M a year. We can't compete with that.
I'm hearing it's closer to $1.5M.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by Aggie84025 » March 25th, 2024, 8:22 pm

ineptimusprime wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 7:05 pm
Henderson at South Dakota St is an interesting option with some interesting players that could follow.

I don’t think Henderson is getting enough mention here. Has coached in the NCAA tourney (as recently as this year) and if you look at his family picture on Twitter, they have about as much “would probably like Cache Valley” energy as I’ve seen in a while:

https://twitter.com/coachhendosdsu?lang=en
He would be a very solid hire. You are right his family picture screams Cache Valley.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by bpd » March 25th, 2024, 8:25 pm

ineptimusprime wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 7:28 pm
bpd wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 7:25 pm
He is looking to move up and will use Utah State as a stepping stone.
Dude, if it’s Kowalzyck just so say! The truth will set you free!
I have no idea if it is Tod, Todd, Eric, Tim, or Andy… or someone else.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by Bullnamed_gus » March 25th, 2024, 8:39 pm

ineptimusprime wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 7:05 pm
Henderson at South Dakota St is an interesting option with some interesting players that could follow.

I don’t think Henderson is getting enough mention here. Has coached in the NCAA tourney (as recently as this year) and if you look at his family picture on Twitter, they have about as much “would probably like Cache Valley” energy as I’ve seen in a while:

https://twitter.com/coachhendosdsu?lang=en
He’s the first call in my opinion.

Appears to have a young family too. *Probably* Won’t want to uproot everyone after one year. Played for McDermott in college.

Been to the tournament twice. Again, probably not a stay here forever guy.

But he does check a lot of boxes.
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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by LKGates » March 25th, 2024, 8:52 pm

I haven't seen any mention of David Riley at Eastern Washington. Any reason why not? Any thoughts?


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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by Roy McAvoy » March 25th, 2024, 8:55 pm

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I haven't seen any mention of David Riley at Eastern Washington. Any reason why not? Any thoughts?
That’s because this asinine separate thread was started for no reason. We had another thread discussing coaches that was 14 pages long and discussed David Riley ad nauseam. There was a ton of good info and some inside info in there on him.
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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by FloridaAggie13 » March 25th, 2024, 8:56 pm

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Somebody said Bryce Drew at GCU makes $3.2M a year. We can't compete with that.
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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by Bank Shot » March 25th, 2024, 9:02 pm

Roy McAvoy wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 8:55 pm
LKGates wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 8:52 pm
I haven't seen any mention of David Riley at Eastern Washington. Any reason why not? Any thoughts?
That’s because this asinine separate thread was started for no reason. We had another thread discussing coaches that was 14 pages long and discussed David Riley ad nauseam. There was a ton of good info and some inside info in there on him.
Oh, it was started with a reason and you know why.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by bigblue32 » March 25th, 2024, 10:07 pm

Bank Shot wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 9:02 pm
Roy McAvoy wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 8:55 pm
LKGates wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 8:52 pm
I haven't seen any mention of David Riley at Eastern Washington. Any reason why not? Any thoughts?
That’s because this asinine separate thread was started for no reason. We had another thread discussing coaches that was 14 pages long and discussed David Riley ad nauseam. There was a ton of good info and some inside info in there on him.
Oh, it was started with a reason and you know why.
For the ignorant, why? lol



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by OrangeCountyAggie » March 25th, 2024, 10:09 pm

Roy McAvoy wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 7:46 pm
OrangeCountyAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 5:02 pm
Madmartigan wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:19 pm
SLB wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:10 pm
John Becker - Vermont
Preston Spradlin - Morehead State
Pat Kelsey -Charleston
Matt Langel- Colgate
Bryce Drew- Grand Canyon
Add whoever else that you think would be good for being our next head coach
Sure thing, here are a few ideas: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=70952
Going through that list Pat Kelsey's 74% winning percentage really stands out. He played at Wyoming and looks relatable (for what it's worth).
Pat Kelsey is a pipe dream. He's out East and has been holding out for a bigger job than USU. He's a finalist for Louisville right now.
Will Wade is apparently the front-runner right now for Louisville. If Wade gets the job then why not? Sh*t ton more money plus a proven stepping stone.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by StanfordAggie » March 25th, 2024, 10:59 pm

OrangeCountyAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 5:05 pm
aggies22 wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:41 pm
Bank Shot wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:33 pm
GameFAQSAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:31 pm
Gregg Marshall is still available.
If we're going the baggage and ethics route, what's Kermit Davis up to these days?
If we're talking ethics, Will Wade was fired for basically using NIL before it was legal.
Will Wade would be a no-brainer. Do you think he's in the mix @aggies22 ?
I'm pretty sure Will Wade has an active show cause penalty in place. Assuming I am not mistaken about that, he is not allowed to take any other jobs for the time being.

If USU is going to look at successful former P5 coaches with baggage, someone suggested Bob Huggins in the other thread. And honestly, the more I think about it, the more I like it. Most likely he is working on his golf game somewhere and has zero interest in returning to coaching, so it's probably a pipe dream. But he didn't exactly quit coaching on his own terms, so he might still want to keep doing it. (And knowing Huggins' personality, if he does want to coach, he probably wants to win just to spite WVU for firing him.) For better or worse, his history of homophobia and other offensive comments might not disqualify him in Utah the way it would in most other college towns. And he could make some public comments to the effect of, "I'm a changed man. That's why I coaching in literally the most sober place in the country." (Of course, just to be sure, we would have a morality clause in the contract that says that any further problems with alcohol means he can be terminated immediately with no buyout.) My guess is that he has zero interest in quitting drinking and probably would not consider USU due to our lack of watering holes (among many other reasons). But if I am Sabau, I at least make a call to his agent to see if he has any interest at all. He may be walking pond scum, but he is one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, and it never hurts to swing for the fences.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by bigblue32 » March 25th, 2024, 11:02 pm

StanfordAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 10:59 pm
OrangeCountyAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 5:05 pm
aggies22 wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:41 pm
Bank Shot wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:33 pm
GameFAQSAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:31 pm
Gregg Marshall is still available.
If we're going the baggage and ethics route, what's Kermit Davis up to these days?
If we're talking ethics, Will Wade was fired for basically using NIL before it was legal.
Will Wade would be a no-brainer. Do you think he's in the mix @aggies22 ?
I'm pretty sure Will Wade has an active show cause penalty in place. Assuming I am not mistaken about that, he is not allowed to take any other jobs for the time being.

If USU is going to look at successful former P5 coaches with baggage, someone suggested Bob Huggins in the other thread. And honestly, the more I think about it, the more I like it. Most likely he is working on his golf game somewhere and has zero interest in returning to coaching, so it's probably a pipe dream. But he didn't exactly quit coaching on his own terms, so he might still want to keep doing it. (And knowing Huggins' personality, if he does want to coach, he probably wants to win just to spite WVU for firing him.) For better or worse, his history of homophobia and other offensive comments might not disqualify him in Utah the way it would in most other college towns. And he could make some public comments to the effect of, "I'm a changed man. That's why I coaching in literally the most sober place in the country." (Of course, just to be sure, we would have a morality clause in the contract that says that any further problems with alcohol means he can be terminated immediately with no buyout.) My guess is that he has zero interest in quitting drinking and probably would not consider USU due to our lack of watering holes (among many other reasons). But if I am Sabau, I at least make a call to his agent to see if he has any interest at all. He may be walking pond scum, but he is one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, and it never hurts to swing for the fences.
I mean homophobia is one thing some in Utah would tolerate :disappointed: (still lame and bigoted) but the rumors of dozens of dui’s that got swept under the rug before they literally couldn’t cover for him anymore would have to make him unacceptable to me but hey swing I guess.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by StanfordAggie » March 25th, 2024, 11:07 pm

bigblue32 wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 11:02 pm
StanfordAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 10:59 pm
OrangeCountyAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 5:05 pm
aggies22 wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:41 pm
Bank Shot wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:33 pm
GameFAQSAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:31 pm
Gregg Marshall is still available.
If we're going the baggage and ethics route, what's Kermit Davis up to these days?
If we're talking ethics, Will Wade was fired for basically using NIL before it was legal.
Will Wade would be a no-brainer. Do you think he's in the mix @aggies22 ?
I'm pretty sure Will Wade has an active show cause penalty in place. Assuming I am not mistaken about that, he is not allowed to take any other jobs for the time being.

If USU is going to look at successful former P5 coaches with baggage, someone suggested Bob Huggins in the other thread. And honestly, the more I think about it, the more I like it. Most likely he is working on his golf game somewhere and has zero interest in returning to coaching, so it's probably a pipe dream. But he didn't exactly quit coaching on his own terms, so he might still want to keep doing it. (And knowing Huggins' personality, if he does want to coach, he probably wants to win just to spite WVU for firing him.) For better or worse, his history of homophobia and other offensive comments might not disqualify him in Utah the way it would in most other college towns. And he could make some public comments to the effect of, "I'm a changed man. That's why I coaching in literally the most sober place in the country." (Of course, just to be sure, we would have a morality clause in the contract that says that any further problems with alcohol means he can be terminated immediately with no buyout.) My guess is that he has zero interest in quitting drinking and probably would not consider USU due to our lack of watering holes (among many other reasons). But if I am Sabau, I at least make a call to his agent to see if he has any interest at all. He may be walking pond scum, but he is one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, and it never hurts to swing for the fences.
I mean homophobia is one thing some in Utah would tolerate :disappointed: (still lame and bigoted) but the rumors of dozens of dui’s that got swept under the rug before they literally couldn’t cover for him anymore would have to make him unacceptable to me but hey swing I guess.
Oh I agree completely. I wouldn't support the hire unless there was something in his contract that said that any alcohol-related criminal issues and he is gone with no buyout. And the fact that he continues drinking and driving after losing several jobs as a result suggests to me that he is not interested in changing. But hire him a driver who will follow him around 24/7 and take his keys if he has had a single drink. If donors were willing to put up $2 million per year for Danny Sprinkle, they can afford to hire Bob Huggins a 24/7 private driver to keep him out of trouble. It's probably a stupid idea on a number of levels, but isn't this what message boards are for? :)



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by bigblue32 » March 25th, 2024, 11:10 pm

StanfordAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 11:07 pm
bigblue32 wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 11:02 pm
StanfordAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 10:59 pm
OrangeCountyAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 5:05 pm
aggies22 wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:41 pm
Bank Shot wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:33 pm
GameFAQSAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:31 pm
Gregg Marshall is still available.
If we're going the baggage and ethics route, what's Kermit Davis up to these days?
If we're talking ethics, Will Wade was fired for basically using NIL before it was legal.
Will Wade would be a no-brainer. Do you think he's in the mix @aggies22 ?
I'm pretty sure Will Wade has an active show cause penalty in place. Assuming I am not mistaken about that, he is not allowed to take any other jobs for the time being.

If USU is going to look at successful former P5 coaches with baggage, someone suggested Bob Huggins in the other thread. And honestly, the more I think about it, the more I like it. Most likely he is working on his golf game somewhere and has zero interest in returning to coaching, so it's probably a pipe dream. But he didn't exactly quit coaching on his own terms, so he might still want to keep doing it. (And knowing Huggins' personality, if he does want to coach, he probably wants to win just to spite WVU for firing him.) For better or worse, his history of homophobia and other offensive comments might not disqualify him in Utah the way it would in most other college towns. And he could make some public comments to the effect of, "I'm a changed man. That's why I coaching in literally the most sober place in the country." (Of course, just to be sure, we would have a morality clause in the contract that says that any further problems with alcohol means he can be terminated immediately with no buyout.) My guess is that he has zero interest in quitting drinking and probably would not consider USU due to our lack of watering holes (among many other reasons). But if I am Sabau, I at least make a call to his agent to see if he has any interest at all. He may be walking pond scum, but he is one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, and it never hurts to swing for the fences.
I mean homophobia is one thing some in Utah would tolerate :disappointed: (still lame and bigoted) but the rumors of dozens of dui’s that got swept under the rug before they literally couldn’t cover for him anymore would have to make him unacceptable to me but hey swing I guess.
Oh I agree completely. I wouldn't support the hire unless there was something in his contract that said that any alcohol-related criminal issues and he is gone with no buyout. And the fact that he continues drinking and driving after losing several jobs as a result suggests to me that he is not interested in changing. But hire him a driver who will follow him around 24/7 and take his keys if he has had a single drink. If donors were willing to put up $2 million per year for Danny Sprinkle, they can afford to hire Bob Huggins a 24/7 private driver to keep him out of trouble. It's probably a stupid idea on a number of levels, but isn't this what message boards are for? :)
As one who is ignorant in contract language are those types of clauses real and or enforceable in reality? I genuinely don’t know so forgive me if this sounds completely stupid.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by rickjames23 » March 25th, 2024, 11:48 pm

I really like either Ray-J Barsh or Brian Michaelson who are both assistant coaches at Gonzaga right now. It worked for Boise state to take from mark fews staff. Might not be a terrible idea honestly



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by OrangeCountyAggie » March 26th, 2024, 12:59 am

bigblue32 wrote:
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Gregg Marshall is still available.
If we're going the baggage and ethics route, what's Kermit Davis up to these days?
If we're talking ethics, Will Wade was fired for basically using NIL before it was legal.
Will Wade would be a no-brainer. Do you think he's in the mix @aggies22 ?
I'm pretty sure Will Wade has an active show cause penalty in place. Assuming I am not mistaken about that, he is not allowed to take any other jobs for the time being.

If USU is going to look at successful former P5 coaches with baggage, someone suggested Bob Huggins in the other thread. And honestly, the more I think about it, the more I like it. Most likely he is working on his golf game somewhere and has zero interest in returning to coaching, so it's probably a pipe dream. But he didn't exactly quit coaching on his own terms, so he might still want to keep doing it. (And knowing Huggins' personality, if he does want to coach, he probably wants to win just to spite WVU for firing him.) For better or worse, his history of homophobia and other offensive comments might not disqualify him in Utah the way it would in most other college towns. And he could make some public comments to the effect of, "I'm a changed man. That's why I coaching in literally the most sober place in the country." (Of course, just to be sure, we would have a morality clause in the contract that says that any further problems with alcohol means he can be terminated immediately with no buyout.) My guess is that he has zero interest in quitting drinking and probably would not consider USU due to our lack of watering holes (among many other reasons). But if I am Sabau, I at least make a call to his agent to see if he has any interest at all. He may be walking pond scum, but he is one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, and it never hurts to swing for the fences.
I mean homophobia is one thing some in Utah would tolerate :disappointed: (still lame and bigoted) but the rumors of dozens of dui’s that got swept under the rug before they literally couldn’t cover for him anymore would have to make him unacceptable to me but hey swing I guess.
If we're going that route. Why not put a call into Jay Wright? Maybe he's ready to come out of retirement and take on a new challenge.
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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by StanfordAggie » March 26th, 2024, 2:32 am

OrangeCountyAggie wrote:
March 26th, 2024, 12:59 am
bigblue32 wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 11:02 pm
StanfordAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 10:59 pm
OrangeCountyAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 5:05 pm
aggies22 wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:41 pm
Bank Shot wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:33 pm
GameFAQSAggie wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 2:31 pm
Gregg Marshall is still available.
If we're going the baggage and ethics route, what's Kermit Davis up to these days?
If we're talking ethics, Will Wade was fired for basically using NIL before it was legal.
Will Wade would be a no-brainer. Do you think he's in the mix @aggies22 ?
I'm pretty sure Will Wade has an active show cause penalty in place. Assuming I am not mistaken about that, he is not allowed to take any other jobs for the time being.

If USU is going to look at successful former P5 coaches with baggage, someone suggested Bob Huggins in the other thread. And honestly, the more I think about it, the more I like it. Most likely he is working on his golf game somewhere and has zero interest in returning to coaching, so it's probably a pipe dream. But he didn't exactly quit coaching on his own terms, so he might still want to keep doing it. (And knowing Huggins' personality, if he does want to coach, he probably wants to win just to spite WVU for firing him.) For better or worse, his history of homophobia and other offensive comments might not disqualify him in Utah the way it would in most other college towns. And he could make some public comments to the effect of, "I'm a changed man. That's why I coaching in literally the most sober place in the country." (Of course, just to be sure, we would have a morality clause in the contract that says that any further problems with alcohol means he can be terminated immediately with no buyout.) My guess is that he has zero interest in quitting drinking and probably would not consider USU due to our lack of watering holes (among many other reasons). But if I am Sabau, I at least make a call to his agent to see if he has any interest at all. He may be walking pond scum, but he is one of the most successful coaches in NCAA history, and it never hurts to swing for the fences.
I mean homophobia is one thing some in Utah would tolerate :disappointed: (still lame and bigoted) but the rumors of dozens of dui’s that got swept under the rug before they literally couldn’t cover for him anymore would have to make him unacceptable to me but hey swing I guess.
If we're going that route. Why not put a call into Jay Wright? Maybe he's ready to come out of retirement and take on a new challenge.
Well, if we are contacting coaches who retired voluntarily, why not call Roy Williams and Mike Krzyzewski? I'm operating on the assumption that there is zero chance that someone like Jay Wright is going to be interested in the USU job. If for some reason he did want to coach again, he would do it somewhere other than USU. The reason I think Bob Huggins might be a faint possibility was because he was fired rather than retired voluntarily and because he has enough baggage that most schools would be afraid to hire him.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by Roy McAvoy » March 26th, 2024, 9:21 am

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John Becker - Vermont
Preston Spradlin - Morehead State
Pat Kelsey -Charleston
Matt Langel- Colgate
Bryce Drew- Grand Canyon
Add whoever else that you think would be good for being our next head coach
Sure thing, here are a few ideas: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=70952
Going through that list Pat Kelsey's 74% winning percentage really stands out. He played at Wyoming and looks relatable (for what it's worth).
Pat Kelsey is a pipe dream. He's out East and has been holding out for a bigger job than USU. He's a finalist for Louisville right now.
Will Wade is apparently the front-runner right now for Louisville. If Wade gets the job then why not? Sh*t ton more money plus a proven stepping stone.
Yeah I mean ultimately I agree, I think he'd be a home run hire. It just seems like he's staying put until he lands a "big" job out east.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by breadysmith » March 26th, 2024, 10:26 am

It’s cute how they still refer to WSU as a P5 job when they are headed to the WCC and won’t be able to offer anywhere near what the old Pac12 teams can


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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by aggies22 » March 26th, 2024, 10:41 am

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Henderson at South Dakota St is an interesting option with some interesting players that could follow.

I don’t think Henderson is getting enough mention here. Has coached in the NCAA tourney (as recently as this year) and if you look at his family picture on Twitter, they have about as much “would probably like Cache Valley” energy as I’ve seen in a while:

https://twitter.com/coachhendosdsu?lang=en
Eric Henderson was interviewed last time.



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Re: Head Coaches that we should consider

Post by rickjames23 » March 26th, 2024, 10:45 am

aggies22 wrote:
March 26th, 2024, 10:41 am
ineptimusprime wrote:
March 25th, 2024, 7:05 pm
Henderson at South Dakota St is an interesting option with some interesting players that could follow.

I don’t think Henderson is getting enough mention here. Has coached in the NCAA tourney (as recently as this year) and if you look at his family picture on Twitter, they have about as much “would probably like Cache Valley” energy as I’ve seen in a while:

https://twitter.com/coachhendosdsu?lang=en
Eric Henderson was interviewed last time.
Ray-J Barsh or Brian Michaelson need to be interviewed.



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