DePaul Coach

[MU_Iceman]

My little sister is involved in the athletic department at DePaul...this is by no means any kind of "insider information" but there's been a lot of talk about Steve Lavin, Mark Aguirre (who recently said that he doesn't necessarily want the head job, but if they brought him on as an assistant he'd be in the stands of every Chicago Public league game next season recruiting Chicago kids), and Steve Lowery (the SIU coach who's assistant is one of the Irvin's from the Mac Irvin All-Star AAU program)...

If there is any truth to the Dixon rumor I'd be shocked...that said, though, I think any one of the three mentioned above could do wonders for the DePaul program.

Also, another DePaul rumor that's gaining some steam; supposedly, DePaul is looking at a few locations just west of campus as possible sites for an arena (there are several former industrial buildings / warehouses that are currently vacant that, if developed, would put DePaul's games IN the city about 10 minutes from Campus)

If I ever hear anything more concrete I'll be sure to post it...

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

The information about a new arena was in the Tribune the other day. It involves the property currently housing Finkl. They are relocating and the property is somehow unfit for residential use.

I think Tyrone Corbin would be a much better idea than Aguirre (who is among the best college basketball players I've ever seen), but that's just me.

[GGGG]

Just because Bernstein was fired from DePaul, it doesn't mean that he has no contacts.  WSCR and Zaidman do their play-by-play.  I'm sure that he knows plenty of people who are connected with the program.

[bma725]

Aguirre isn't eligible for the job.  NCAA rules require you to have graduated college in order to become a head coach.  He never finished his degree.

[SaintPaulWarrior]

Mark Aguirre (who recently said that he doesn't necessarily want the head job, but if they brought him on as an assistant he'd be in the stands of every Chicago Public league game next season recruiting Chicago kids

Do you have to have a 4 year degree to be a D1 head coach?  Or is it up to the particular school?  I think this came up with Trent Tucker when he was interested in coaching Minnesota before Tubby became available.  

If so I am pretty sure that would rule out Aguirre.  

EDIT:  Thanks BMA for answering my question as I was typing it.

[GOMU1104]

For DePaul to succeed, they need someone with the connections to the recruiting world that can get players.  That is why I think the Barbee/Rod Strickland combo would be a great start.

Iceman...it is Chris Lowery, not Steve. But combine him with Lance Irvin, that would be another good option.

[bma725]

Iceman...it is Chris Lowery, not Steve. But combine him with Lance Irvin, that would be another good option.

Given how things are going at SIU, there are quite a few Saluki fans that would be happy to drive him to Chicago if it means he'll get the DePaul job.

[tower912]

To think there were those pushing hard for him instead of Buzz.   

[TallTitan34]

Boers & Bernstein have the best sports radio show in the area hands down.

[StillWarriors]

Boers & Bernstein have the best sports radio show in the area hands down.

forget to hit teal, right????

[NYWarrior]

cronin?  seriously, how about Jim Baron from RI for St. John's?

URI fans will drive him to Chicago if he wants to go

[🏀]

forget to hit teal, right????

No, he's right.

[JWags85]

No, he's right.

Agreed, I really like them.  They don't pull punches and have always been pretty complimentary towards Marquette.

Unless you prefer the Murph who annoys me even more than our own Murf sometimes.  My guys!

[MUBurrow]

I like the Steve Lavin idea. Dude definitely deserves another chance. He seems like a guy that is/was big time enough that he could grow into that Chicago market and really compete for some of those recruits. 
Has he had other offers and turned them down because he likes his TV deal? Or is it just that no one else is interested?

On another note, I know he's nearly untouchable, but no one has mentioned that Nolan Richardson is coaching in the WNBA right now... 

(gets under desk and puts hands on head)

[ChicosBailBonds]

Lichlieter might be on the way out of Iowa....or he may jump ship before they can get him out.

[NavinRJohnson]

Lichlieter might be on the way out of Iowa....or he may jump ship before they can get him out.

[ChicosBailBonds]

LOL....sorry, didn't see the news update.  As of last night it was still up in the air.  

I wonder if Keno Davis is on their short list since his dad coached there for so long. 

[Pakuni]

My little sister is involved in the athletic department at DePaul...this is by no means any kind of "insider information" but there's been a lot of talk about Steve Lavin, Mark Aguirre (who recently said that he doesn't necessarily want the head job, but if they brought him on as an assistant he'd be in the stands of every Chicago Public league game next season recruiting Chicago kids), and Steve Lowery (the SIU coach who's assistant is one of the Irvin's from the Mac Irvin All-Star AAU program)...

I don't have "inside" information either, at least first hand, but people I know who are in a position to know say Lavin is the frontrunner if  - and it's a big if - the two sides can agree on terms, conditions, etc. Lavin would be a fool to take that job as is.

[MUrugger]

Bernstein may be the most arrogant, pompous know-it-all on radio.  His berating of callers is almost criminal.  He may be wrong, but he's never uncertain.  Trouble is, he's often wrong.  Sometimes, as with Jim Rome, that entertains.  With B&B, it more often sends me to the next offering down the dial.

I'd disagree wholeheartedly with them being "the best sports radio show on in Chicago, hands down."

[ATWizJr]

URI fans will drive him to Chicago if he wants to go

Upon what do you base that statement?

[Pakuni]

On another note, I know he's nearly untouchable, but no one has mentioned that Nolan Richardson is coaching in the WNBA right now... 

(gets under desk and puts hands on head)

Is Dave Bliss not available?

[77fan88warrior]

Bernstein may be the most arrogant, pompous know-it-all on radio.  His berating of callers is almost criminal.  He may be wrong, but he's never uncertain.  Trouble is, he's often wrong.  Sometimes, as with Jim Rome, that entertains.  With B&B, it more often sends me to the next offering down the dial.

I'd disagree wholeheartedly with them being "the best sports radio show on in Chicago, hands down."

I couldn't agree more! Bernstein is a complete weasel that hides behind his microphone and dump button. I really don't think there is a more pompous person in the business. Chicago sports radio  is weak and it's appalling those clowns could be considered the best. Their negativity makes me turn the dial every time.

[NavinRJohnson]

B&B are both unabashed in their elitism and it can be a real turn off at times. That said, I find their show mostly entertaining.

[PuertoRicanNightmare]

B&B are both unabashed in their elitism and it can be a real turn off at times. That said, I find their show mostly entertaining.

I literally turn them off every time I hear their voices. Bernstein is the absolute worst, with Boers a close second.

[StillWarriors]

I couldn't agree more! Bernstein is a complete weasel that hides behind his microphone and dump button. I really don't think there is a more pompous person in the business. Chicago sports radio  is weak and it's appalling those clowns could be considered the best. Their negativity makes me turn the dial every time.

The shame of it is that early in his career I thought he was actually a really good reporter on the Score. I always thought he'd end up making it big nationally. I also loved Boers and McNeil together. Boers and Berstein thrown together, however, give me douche chills after about 5 minutes of listening to them. Bernstein apparently decided to play the pompous local clown rather than be a credible journalist.  I have to admit I guess it has worked for him as I'm sure he is paid well and he doesn't have to run around traveling all the time. I usually enjoy sophomoric humor, but they are like a couple immature grade schoolers who aren't really that funny but seem to find themselves to be hilarious. I find them unlistenable most of the time. To each his own I guess.