Who should be our next head coach!

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » March 27th, 2024, 11:23 am

Vote!

Aggie4L1fe · Post by **Aggie4L1fe** » March 27th, 2024, 11:24 am

TK!

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tysteve20 · Post by **tysteve20** » March 27th, 2024, 11:35 am

Leaving Tunka off this poll is a major oversight

Aggie702 · Post by **Aggie702** » March 27th, 2024, 11:36 am

I just want an announcement soon (today would be great!) so new coach can get to work ASAP.

The Old Bull · Post by **The Old Bull** » March 27th, 2024, 11:37 am

tysteve20 wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:35 am
Leaving Tunka off this poll is a major oversight

Yes I came to this thread to vote for Tunka...

LarryTheAggie · Post by **LarryTheAggie** » March 27th, 2024, 11:38 am

tysteve20 wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:35 am
Leaving Tunka off this poll is a major oversight

Tunka died in a tragic sky diving accident last November. At least he went doing something he loved. But it's pretty insensitive to keep bringing him up as an option.

Time to put the Tunka rumors to rest.

LarryTheAggie · Post by **LarryTheAggie** » March 27th, 2024, 11:45 am

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:38 am

tysteve20 wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:35 am
Leaving Tunka off this poll is a major oversight
Tunka died in a tragic sky diving accident last November. At least he went doing something he loved. But it's pretty insensitive to keep bringing him up as an option.

Time to put the Tunka rumors to rest.

Here is the obituary for those who missed it.

Tunka Tolleson, a mysterious figure in the realm of college basketball coaching, met an untimely demise in a skydiving accident on November 13. He was a man of enigma, leaving behind no surviving family members to mourn his passing, and his past remains shrouded in mystery, with his preceding family members unknown. He was 48 years old.

Tolleson's journey in basketball began early, eventually propelling him to become a notable figure in coaching circles. Renowned for his strategic acumen and steadfast dedication, he was often speculated to fill coaching vacancies at esteemed institutions like Utah State University. Despite the speculation, he never tied himself to any particular program, opting to maintain his independence and pursue his passion for the game on his terms.

Off the court, Tolleson remained an enigmatic figure, with few glimpses into his personal life. Yet, those who encountered him spoke of his warmth and his profound impact on the sport and its players.

Tolleson's passing leaves behind questions and a void in the basketball community, yet his legacy endures through the lives he touched and the influence he wielded.

As a man of mystery, his departure leaves behind no surviving relatives to mourn him. Funeral arrangements remain undisclosed. In honor of his memory, those touched by his presence are encouraged to reflect on his impact on the game he loved. Tunka Tolleson may remain a mystery, but his influence on the world of basketball will be remembered for years to come.

sethpackfan09 · Post by **sethpackfan09** » March 27th, 2024, 11:47 am

I say USU goes all out and searches for an older coach who wants to stick around and build something. Maybe a recently fired coach?

Jerry Stackhouse would be a home run hire IMO

Or Rob Lanier would've been a great option but Rice just took him on.

Michael Boynton struggled at OK St but look here, he coached in the toughest conference and put together a couple of solid seasons.hes young so may use USU as a stepping stone but who knows.

BasketballAgg · Post by **BasketballAgg** » March 27th, 2024, 11:52 am

sethpackfan09 wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:47 am
I say USU goes all out and searches for an older coach who wants to stick around and build something. Maybe a recently fired coach?

Jerry Stackhouse would be a home run hire IMO

Or Rob Lanier would've been a great option but Rice just took him on.

Michael Boynton struggled at OK St but look here, he coached in the toughest conference and put together a couple of solid seasons.hes young so may use USU as a stepping stone but who knows.

Why would we not follow the same pattern as Smith, Odom, and Sprinkle ?

Look, yes they left, but we got 4 NCAA tournament appearances, 2 MW Tournament championships, 1 MW Regular Season championship, and an NCAA tournament win out of them.

If we have to hire a new coach every year or every two years, is it really that bad of a problem to have ???

Aggie in Boise · Post by **Aggie in Boise** » March 27th, 2024, 11:54 am

FootballAgg wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:52 am

sethpackfan09 wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:47 am
I say USU goes all out and searches for an older coach who wants to stick around and build something. Maybe a recently fired coach?

Jerry Stackhouse would be a home run hire IMO

Or Rob Lanier would've been a great option but Rice just took him on.

Michael Boynton struggled at OK St but look here, he coached in the toughest conference and put together a couple of solid seasons.hes young so may use USU as a stepping stone but who knows.
Why would we not follow the same pattern as Smith, Odom, and Sprinkle ?

Look, yes they left, but we got 4 NCAA tournament appearances, 2 MW Tournament championships, 1 MW Regular Season championship, and an NCAA tournament win out of them.

If we have to hire a new coach every year or every two years, is it really that bad of a problem to have ???

You can add Larry and Stew to that list, as well. That pattern has been successful for 30 years. We failed when we didn't stick to the pattern.

Does Tod fall into that pattern?

Aggie in Boise · Post by **Aggie in Boise** » March 27th, 2024, 12:05 pm

It was a tough decision choosing between Simon and other, but I chose Simon.

shoresy · Post by **shoresy** » March 27th, 2024, 12:06 pm

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:45 am

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:38 am

tysteve20 wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:35 am
Leaving Tunka off this poll is a major oversight
Tunka died in a tragic sky diving accident last November. At least he went doing something he loved. But it's pretty insensitive to keep bringing him up as an option.

Time to put the Tunka rumors to rest.
Here is the obituary for those who missed it.

Tunka Tolleson, a mysterious figure in the realm of college basketball coaching, met an untimely demise in a skydiving accident on November 13. He was a man of enigma, leaving behind no surviving family members to mourn his passing, and his past remains shrouded in mystery, with his preceding family members unknown. He was 48 years old.

Tolleson's journey in basketball began early, eventually propelling him to become a notable figure in coaching circles. Renowned for his strategic acumen and steadfast dedication, he was often speculated to fill coaching vacancies at esteemed institutions like Utah State University. Despite the speculation, he never tied himself to any particular program, opting to maintain his independence and pursue his passion for the game on his terms.

Off the court, Tolleson remained an enigmatic figure, with few glimpses into his personal life. Yet, those who encountered him spoke of his warmth and his profound impact on the sport and its players.

Tolleson's passing leaves behind questions and a void in the basketball community, yet his legacy endures through the lives he touched and the influence he wielded.

As a man of mystery, his departure leaves behind no surviving relatives to mourn him. Funeral arrangements remain undisclosed. In honor of his memory, those touched by his presence are encouraged to reflect on his impact on the game he loved. Tunka Tolleson may remain a mystery, but his influence on the world of basketball will be remembered for years to come.

You're thinking of Tunka Tollison Sr.

I want Tunka Tollison Jr.

LarryTheAggie · Post by **LarryTheAggie** » March 27th, 2024, 12:09 pm

shoresy wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 12:06 pm

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:45 am

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:38 am

tysteve20 wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:35 am
Leaving Tunka off this poll is a major oversight
Tunka died in a tragic sky diving accident last November. At least he went doing something he loved. But it's pretty insensitive to keep bringing him up as an option.

Time to put the Tunka rumors to rest.
Here is the obituary for those who missed it.

Tunka Tolleson, a mysterious figure in the realm of college basketball coaching, met an untimely demise in a skydiving accident on November 13. He was a man of enigma, leaving behind no surviving family members to mourn his passing, and his past remains shrouded in mystery, with his preceding family members unknown. He was 48 years old.

Tolleson's journey in basketball began early, eventually propelling him to become a notable figure in coaching circles. Renowned for his strategic acumen and steadfast dedication, he was often speculated to fill coaching vacancies at esteemed institutions like Utah State University. Despite the speculation, he never tied himself to any particular program, opting to maintain his independence and pursue his passion for the game on his terms.

Off the court, Tolleson remained an enigmatic figure, with few glimpses into his personal life. Yet, those who encountered him spoke of his warmth and his profound impact on the sport and its players.

Tolleson's passing leaves behind questions and a void in the basketball community, yet his legacy endures through the lives he touched and the influence he wielded.

As a man of mystery, his departure leaves behind no surviving relatives to mourn him. Funeral arrangements remain undisclosed. In honor of his memory, those touched by his presence are encouraged to reflect on his impact on the game he loved. Tunka Tolleson may remain a mystery, but his influence on the world of basketball will be remembered for years to come.
You're thinking of Tunka Tollison Sr.

I want Tunka Tollison Jr.

Read the obituary. He is not survived by any family members... may he rest in peace.

Aggie in Boise · Post by **Aggie in Boise** » March 27th, 2024, 12:13 pm

Just curious, but does anyone know why Tod, not Todd, withdrew his name from considering the job last year.

According to a June 2023 news article from the Toledo Blade:

This is the second time this offseason that Kowalczyk’s name has been closely linked with another head coaching job. In April, he pulled his name out of consideration at Utah State, where he was reportedly high on the list of athletic director Josh Hartwell.

This is interesting because John (not Josh) Hartwell left in 2022. Maybe they meant Josh (aka., Jerry) Bovee?

https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/ ... 0230614123

Maybe he knew he wasn't going to get it and pulled it at the last minute? Leverage?

SectionBAggie · Post by **SectionBAggie** » March 27th, 2024, 1:45 pm

LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:45 am

Here is the obituary for those who missed it.

Tunka Tolleson, a mysterious figure in the realm of college basketball coaching, met an untimely demise in a skydiving accident on November 13. He was a man of enigma, leaving behind no surviving family members to mourn his passing, and his past remains shrouded in mystery, with his preceding family members unknown. He was 48 years old.

Tolleson's journey in basketball began early, eventually propelling him to become a notable figure in coaching circles. Renowned for his strategic acumen and steadfast dedication, he was often speculated to fill coaching vacancies at esteemed institutions like Utah State University. Despite the speculation, he never tied himself to any particular program, opting to maintain his independence and pursue his passion for the game on his terms.

Off the court, Tolleson remained an enigmatic figure, with few glimpses into his personal life. Yet, those who encountered him spoke of his warmth and his profound impact on the sport and its players.

Tolleson's passing leaves behind questions and a void in the basketball community, yet his legacy endures through the lives he touched and the influence he wielded.

As a man of mystery, his departure leaves behind no surviving relatives to mourn him. Funeral arrangements remain undisclosed. In honor of his memory, those touched by his presence are encouraged to reflect on his impact on the game he loved. Tunka Tolleson may remain a mystery, but his influence on the world of basketball will be remembered for years to come.

I am pretty sure that his name is actuallly spelled Tuttle.

bucky · Post by **bucky** » March 27th, 2024, 1:53 pm

Having watched a lot of SUU games under Simons watch, I don't know if he is our answer. His teams were not great at rebounding and defense was at times non-existent. He does run and gun and his teams were fun to watch because they could shoot the three. He is from the midwest so i doubt he would come west again.
What about Grand Canyons coach? His teams have been very successful.

StanfordAggie · Post by **StanfordAggie** » March 27th, 2024, 2:05 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 12:13 pm
Just curious, but does anyone know why Tod, not Todd, withdrew his name from considering the job last year.

According to a June 2023 news article from the Toledo Blade:

This is the second time this offseason that Kowalczyk’s name has been closely linked with another head coaching job. In April, he pulled his name out of consideration at Utah State, where he was reportedly high on the list of athletic director Josh Hartwell.
This is interesting because John (not Josh) Hartwell left in 2022. Maybe they meant Josh (aka., Jerry) Bovee?

https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/ ... 0230614123

Maybe he knew he wasn't going to get it and pulled it at the last minute? Leverage?

My first thought was that he flirted with USU to get a raise at Toledo. I'm worried that might be what he is doing again.

Post by **GeoAg** » March 27th, 2024, 2:09 pm

bucky wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 1:53 pm
Having watched a lot of SUU games under Simons watch, I don't know if he is our answer. His teams were not great at rebounding and defense was at times non-existent. He does run and gun and his teams were fun to watch because they could shoot the three. He is from the midwest so i doubt he would come west again.
What about Grand Canyons coach? His teams have been very successful.

Can't afford GCUs coach.

I'll be ok with Simon, but not a fan of his teams at SUU either or the ridiculous underachieving that went on at UNLV when he was there.

Bank Shot · Post by **Bank Shot** » March 27th, 2024, 2:12 pm

StanfordAggie wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 2:05 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 12:13 pm
Just curious, but does anyone know why Tod, not Todd, withdrew his name from considering the job last year.

According to a June 2023 news article from the Toledo Blade:

This is the second time this offseason that Kowalczyk’s name has been closely linked with another head coaching job. In April, he pulled his name out of consideration at Utah State, where he was reportedly high on the list of athletic director Josh Hartwell.
This is interesting because John (not Josh) Hartwell left in 2022. Maybe they meant Josh (aka., Jerry) Bovee?

https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/ ... 0230614123

Maybe he knew he wasn't going to get it and pulled it at the last minute? Leverage?
My first thought was that he flirted with USU to get a raise at Toledo. I'm worried that might be what he is doing again.

Or he knew the job was Sprinkle's and didn't want the rejection,

Aggieiester · Post by **Aggieiester** » March 27th, 2024, 2:16 pm

None of the above. If it is anything like the previous searches, we probably don't even know his name yet.

Intermeddler · Post by **Intermeddler** » March 27th, 2024, 2:17 pm

All signs point to Chico.

Major omission from the poll.

Massachusettsagg · Post by **Massachusettsagg** » March 27th, 2024, 2:28 pm

will wade

JFWAggie · Post by **JFWAggie** » March 27th, 2024, 2:40 pm

That womens coach at LSU could really put us on the map!!

Aggie702 · Post by **Aggie702** » March 27th, 2024, 4:18 pm

bucky wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 1:53 pm
Having watched a lot of SUU games under Simons watch, I don't know if he is our answer. His teams were not great at rebounding and defense was at times non-existent. He does run and gun and his teams were fun to watch because they could shoot the three. He is from the midwest so i doubt he would come west again.
What about Grand Canyons coach? His teams have been very successful.

Sounds like Sprinkle's team at USU, except Simon's teams could shoot the 3. Sign me up.

Post by **Aglicious** » March 27th, 2024, 4:37 pm

Is Chris Mack out of our league? He supposedly wants to coach again. He's not really from this part of the country but if he wants to launch back in? Perhaps he could land a bigger gig but the open P4 jobs are all but filled now.

shoresy · Post by **shoresy** » March 27th, 2024, 4:43 pm

Aglicious wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 4:37 pm
Is Chris Mack out of our league? He supposedly wants to coach again. He's not really from this part of the country but if he wants to launch back in? Perhaps he could land a bigger gig but the open P4 jobs are all but filled now.

That's an interesting idea. Chris Mack is a really good coach, though I know nothing of him personally or his desire to coach again.

BigBlue97 · Post by **BigBlue97** » March 27th, 2024, 4:45 pm

Why do people keep bring up Bryce Drew from Grand Canyon. He makes 3million a year there, he ain't coming here for 2 Million.

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » March 27th, 2024, 4:49 pm

I'd be excited about Chris Mack. He had crazy success at Xavier before things fell apart a bit at Louisville.

I'd want him to have some strong assistants with western ties (like Andy Hill), but he could be good if he were interested.

Post by **ProvoAggie** » March 27th, 2024, 4:51 pm

BigBlue97 wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 4:45 pm
Why do people keep bring up Bryce Drew from Grand Canyon. He makes 3million a year there, he ain't coming here for 2 Million.

He's making $1.5M at Grand Canyon and on the hot seat every season. Not sure why people keep saying he makes $3M.

TrueAG · Post by **TrueAG** » March 27th, 2024, 4:52 pm

ProvoAggie wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 4:51 pm

BigBlue97 wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 4:45 pm
Why do people keep bring up Bryce Drew from Grand Canyon. He makes 3million a year there, he ain't coming here for 2 Million.
He's making $1.5M at Grand Canyon and on the hot seat every season. Not sure why people keep saying he makes $3M.

Maybe he would want to work for a real University in a real conference.

Aggie37 · Post by **Aggie37** » March 27th, 2024, 4:59 pm

FootballAgg wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:52 am

sethpackfan09 wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 11:47 am
I say USU goes all out and searches for an older coach who wants to stick around and build something. Maybe a recently fired coach?

Jerry Stackhouse would be a home run hire IMO

Or Rob Lanier would've been a great option but Rice just took him on.

Michael Boynton struggled at OK St but look here, he coached in the toughest conference and put together a couple of solid seasons.hes young so may use USU as a stepping stone but who knows.
Why would we not follow the same pattern as Smith, Odom, and Sprinkle ?

Look, yes they left, but we got 4 NCAA tournament appearances, 2 MW Tournament championships, 1 MW Regular Season championship, and an NCAA tournament win out of them.

If we have to hire a new coach every year or every two years, is it really that bad of a problem to have ???

Getting the right coach is an important, but we're a winning program and the next coach will win too. Sabau/Bovee will hire a good coach, but we won't retain a good coach and he won't be a great coach and win unless we can have a healthy NIL to retain and recruit players.

Eric Laub made it clear in the article below that we need at least $500k in our collective to put together a good starting roster in the MWC. It may even need to be more for a full roster. We are so focused on all of these coaches, but we need to get this NIL figured out or we will be at the bottom half of the MWC as we move forward.

We need a coach who understands NIL and can work with our collective and Sabau to allocate funds and/or raise money to pay these players. It sucks, but it's the new reality. We are WAY behind BYU, Utah, UVU and even Weber State.

https://www.sltrib.com/sports/utah-stat ... asketball/

AngusAg · Post by **AngusAg** » March 27th, 2024, 4:59 pm

shoresy wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 4:43 pm

Aglicious wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 4:37 pm
Is Chris Mack out of our league? He supposedly wants to coach again. He's not really from this part of the country but if he wants to launch back in? Perhaps he could land a bigger gig but the open P4 jobs are all but filled now.
That's an interesting idea. Chris Mack is a really good coach, though I know nothing of him personally or his desire to coach again.

He does want to get back into coaching, but it has to be the right place.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports ... 560046007/

columbusaggie · Post by **columbusaggie** » March 27th, 2024, 5:57 pm

Not sure why the hard on for Simon. His record is not fantastic. TK has much more success on his resume. I sort of get SUU but overall just, whatever.

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » March 27th, 2024, 6:12 pm

All of the outside options this offseason seem far more "blah" than Sprinkle did last year, and none of them aside from Kowalczyk have an attractive group of players to bring with. Just being honest! That's why hiring Hill or even Haslem would be acceptable to me and may be the option I most prefer if he can retain players.

OrangeCountyAggie · Post by **OrangeCountyAggie** » March 27th, 2024, 6:24 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 6:12 pm
All of the outside options this offseason seem far more "blah" than Sprinkle did last year, and none of them aside from Kowalczyk have an attractive group of players to bring with. Just being honest! That's why hiring Hill or even Haslem would be acceptable to me and may be the option I most prefer if he can retain players.

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