2016 Coaching carousel thread

[Lennys Tap]

Given Buzz's propensity to leave for lower paying, less prestigious jobs:  Buzz to SLU.

With luck, he may end up making $50k/year at Grambling in a few years.

And get them a 6 seed in the NCAA tournament.

[forgetful]

Dawkins made one NCAA trip in 8 seasons at Stanford. He's out of the running to be Coach K's successor. He'd look nice on MU's bench though.

Can he bring Kodye Pugh or Trevor Stanback with him?

Other notable players from coaches on the chopping block:

Justin Jackson         6-7   195      (UNLV)
Jaylen Fisher           6-2   170      (UNLV)
Charlie Moore          5-10 160      (Memphis)
Troy Baxter             6-7   185      (USF)
Cameron McGriff     6-7   215      (OSU)

[mu03eng]

FYI, in 10 days Buzz's buy-out drops from $3.5 mil to $1.5 mil....so expect him to be announced at Okie St in 11 or 12 days

[NorthernDancerColt]

Buzz to Okie State....book it.

With the Hoiberg experiment so far an abject failure, I was actually thinking more like...Buzz to the Bulls. Ya think JFB would approve?

And that organization, they love themselves some GarPax friends who were also great college coaches. IMO that same loyalty would never allow one (Buzz) to follow another (Mayor)  e.g....."Pinkie" Floyd coached there a year too long.

[brewcity77]

Virginia Tech fans on twitter saying that Buzz likes Blacksburg too much to leave, and that he wouldn't take a lesser TCU job. Hmmm, where have we heard that before.

Those poor, sad, deluded fools. I almost feel sorry for them.

http://bit.ly/22gDhlW

[mu03eng]

With the Hoiberg experiment so far an abject failure, I was actually thinking more like...Buzz to the Bulls. Ya think JFB would approve?

And that organization, they love themselves some GarPax friends who were also great college coaches. IMO that same loyalty would never allow one (Buzz) to follow another (Mayor)  e.g....."Pinkie" Floyd coached there a year too long.

So your theory is that one personable former college coach hasn't worked out with a team of near prima donnas so they are going to bring in an OCD college coach prone to being a diva himself to solve the problem? 

[KenoshaWarrior]

So your theory is that one personable former college coach hasn't worked out with a team of near prima donnas so they are going to bring in an OCD college coach prone to being a diva himself to solve the problem? 

Im a huge fan of buzz but an NBA coach he is not. 

[BrewCity83]

Buzz to OK State
Wojo to Va Tech

[Pakuni]

Steve Lavin to San Francisco?
UCLA to St. John's to San Francisco?
At this rate he'll be coaching girls 6th grade basketball by 2025.

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Source confirmed to @SNYtv Steve Lavin and San Francisco AD Scott Sidwell had a productive meeting this past wknd in NY

[GooooMarquette]

Steve Lavin to San Francisco?
UCLA to St. John's to San Francisco?
At this rate he'll be coaching girls 6th grade basketball by 2025.

Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Source confirmed to @SNYtv Steve Lavin and San Francisco AD Scott Sidwell had a productive meeting this past wknd in NY

Hard to believe the USF gig would be better than the TV analyst stuff. 

[MerrittsMustache]

Hard to believe the USF gig would be better than the TV analyst stuff.

He grew up in the Bay Area and presumably LOVES to coach. He's only 51. He could have a nice, low pressure 10 year run at SF and call it a career. Doesn't sound like a bad gig to me.

[Nukem2]

Hard to believe the USF gig would be better than the TV analyst stuff.

Maybe he would rather live in CA while coaching as well.  Probably pays better than the analyst stuff as well?

[Spotcheck Billy]

Until SF makes the tourney he could still cover that, the only time of the season that Joe Plumber watches.

[Pakuni]

UWM fires Rob Jeter.

[MerrittsMustache]

UWM fires Rob Jeter.

Off a 20-win season, most contributors coming back next year and just 2 years removed from the NCAAT. Surprising move.

[GGGG]

They've been itching to fire him for awhile but couldn't afford the buy out. 

[Herman Cain]

Hard to believe the USF gig would be better than the TV analyst stuff.

It is more money, he is in a fun conference. Live in a beautiful city and there are very low expectations, which he should be able to out perform. I couldn't think of a better gig for him.

Hopefully we can schedule a 3 for 1 with them.

[GGGG]

Someone...Nukem??...also mentioned that he is from the San Francisco area.

[MerrittsMustache]

They've been itching to fire him for awhile but couldn't afford the buy out.

Anything specific? Or they've just seen enough?


I've often thought that it'd be interesting to see a school like UWM hire a coach that implements a tamer version of the Grinnell System. UWM is never going to be a big draw  or a power program, so why not go against convention and bring in some excitement and garner some attention? Recruit some athletes, run-and-gun, shoot 3s, attack the basket, press, etc. That would almost definitely appeal to a lot of mid/low major recruits and would likely result in an attendance boost and some national recognition. Sure, it'd be a touch gimmicky but who cares?

[GGGG]

Anything specific? Or they've just seen enough?


I've often thought that it'd be interesting to see a school like UWM hire a coach that implements a tamer version of the Grinnell System. UWM is never going to be a big draw  or a power program, so why not go against convention and bring in some excitement and garner some attention? Recruit some athletes, run-and-gun, shoot 3s, attack the basket, press, etc. That would almost definitely appeal to a lot of mid/low major recruits and would likely result in an attendance boost and some national recognition. Sure, it'd be a touch gimmicky but who cares?

At best he's an average coach.  They aren't going anywhere with him.  If they aspire to be more, then cut ties and move on.

TJ Otzelberger from Iowa State is a Milwaukee native who wants the job.  Young guy with energy.  Solid recruiter.  Seems like a solid choice...which means that UWM will screw it up.

[Herman Cain]

Off a 20-win season, most contributors coming back next year and just 2 years removed from the NCAAT. Surprising move.

They also beat Wisconsin and had a winning conference record. I am sure they will have some good candidates for the job, but realistically how far can a new guy move the meter with that program?

Would like to see them hire our old assistant Brad Autry. 

[Spotcheck Billy]

Passing on any post-season tournaments makes total sense now.

[mu03eng]

Passing on any post-season tournaments makes total sense now.

The Buzz Corollary so to speak

[T-Bone]

Could part of it been being banned from post-season play last season for grades?
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/panthers/uwm-mens-basketball-banned-from-postseason-play-b99244659z1-254629831.html

[amen426]

At best he's an average coach.  They aren't going anywhere with him.  If they aspire to be more, then cut ties and move on.

TJ Otzelberger from Iowa State is a Milwaukee native who wants the job.  Young guy with energy.  Solid recruiter.  Seems like a solid choice...which means that UWM will screw it up.

TJ has a long-time relationship with Nick Noskowiak. Would not be surprised to see NN wind up at UWM if they make that hire.