Coaches on the Hot Seat

[RamblinRed]

Also, any ranking system other than RPI (like Kenpom for instance) is irrelevant as the committee does not see them.

 

[dtm1997]

 

[dtm1997]

Clearly, Mark Bradley isn't reading this thread

 

[GTRX7]

Crazy rumor starting to go around that Alabama may fire Anthony Grant, that Tom Creen may then pull a "Tubby Smith to Minnisota" and go to Alabama in order to get away from the heat at Indiana, and that Indiana may pluck Billy Donovan from Florida. It seems crazy, but not out of the realm of possibility. Wish Hewitt had done the same thing when St. Johns came calling the year before we fired him. As for Billy Donovan, while he has turned down great jobs before to stay at Florida (UK & Orlando Magic), word is that he is getting tired of running a basketball program with mediocre support, and one that rides an extreme back seat to the football team (particularly compared with his relative success). I don't see it happening, but wanted to mention it in case I later look like a genius : )

 

[dtm1997]

Crazy rumor starting to go around that Alabama may fire Anthony Grant, that Tom Creen may then pull a "Tubby Smith to Minnisota" and go to Alabama in order to get away from the heat at Indiana, and that Indiana may pluck Billy Donovan from Florida. It seems crazy, but not out of the realm of possibility. Wish Hewitt had done the same thing when St. Johns came calling the year before we fired him. As for Billy Donovan, while he has turned down great jobs before to stay at Florida (UK & Orlando Magic), word is that he is getting tired of running a basketball program with mediocre support, and one that rides an extreme back seat to the football team (particularly compared with his relative success). I don't see it happening, but wanted to mention it in case I later look like a genius : )

I believe the 1st 2 parts. I've seen those ideas floating around.

I've also heard the idea that Donovan may have finally gotten tired of it all at Florida, but he might be ready for the challenge of the pros at this point. Just my opinion, but it seems like he wants to just be a coach and not have to deal with academics & recruiting.

 

[Peacone36]

Hard to imagine Donovan at Indiana. More likely go the NBA and IU hires another. Brad Stevens or possibly (? im reaching) Steve Alford. I have zero insight as to Stevens but that is the dream job. Alford having the obvious connections. Would he jump from UCLA so soon?

IMHO Donovan is a fool to leave Florida, that job is similar to Barnes at Texas, except Donovan wins championships.

 

[dtm1997]

Think about this for a second...

 

[dtm1997]

For the sake of getting back in the good graces of @ilovetheoption

 

[awbuzz]

Think about this for a second...

They played a tough game BUT were able to hold on for the win. Congrats to the Terriers.

 

[ilovetheoption]

For the sake of getting back in the good graces of @ilovetheoption

FWIW, a lot of us are actually hoping we look at Tony Shaver who has had 3 20 win seasons in 6 years at William and Mary, which is just miracle worker stuff.

 

[McCamish Maniacs]

 

[McCamish Maniacs]

Anyone catch Jay Williams and Seth Greenberg talking about BG's job after the game? Said recruiting will hurt him (mentioned great AAU program Atlanta Celtics in backyard), but there's no doubt he's a good coach.

 

[dtm1997]

 

[MidtownJacket]

yeah - coaches all say that he is good

 

[McCamish Maniacs]

 

[McCamish Maniacs]

 

[Buzzbomb]

Why is Mike Young's name not coming up? Wofford too small??

 

[Connell62]

If we are going to hire a retread, I had just assumed stick with BG.

Makes no sense to be strapped with finances and just dig a deeper hole.

 

[dtm1997]

I think for the right coach with a winning track record, guys like Mike Young, Will Wade, etc. are going to have to be considered.

 

[RyanS12]

So we are pretty much f'ed.....