2016 Coaching carousel thread

[GGGG]

I know people who lived in Pullman (or Moscow, ID right down the road) who love the place.  I know people who lived in Manhattan who liked it too.  Everyone said that the communities are very nice and are used to people coming through as they build their careers.  (Heard the same about Ames, Carbondale and even Minot, ND)

I know people who used to work at Penn State and describe it as "isolated" and weird.  Not a very open community.

[Goatherder]

Pullman is in the middle of nowhere but I would say that the Palouse nowhere is significantly better than the nowheres of Champaign Urbana, West Lafayette, Ames, Manhattan (KS), Stillwater, State College, etc... AT the end of the day guys go there to coach because it's a P5 job.


But there are some differences.  Ames really is not so bad.  Cedar Rapids is right down the road.  And West Lafayette is actually pretty easy driving distance from some metro areas.  But the difference seems to be that people tend to stick around at the other places you mentioned.  Illinois has had a string of pretty good coaches who stayed for a while.  Same with Iowa State.  WSU seems to lose them as soon as they have any success.  It may be a P5 school, and I do not doubt that it is beautiful there, but it still seems to be a stepping stone. 

[WarriorPride68]

Travis Ford to SLU

[GGGG]

Travis Ford to SLU

SLU...here I was sticking up for you being serious about basketball. How you disappoint me so.

[VegasWarrior77]

Rumor is that Kyle Smith is likely headed to San Francisco.

Coach Smith's Columbia team just beat UC-Irvine to win the CIT Tourney tonight.

[AZMarqfan]

just curious, but what kind of program should Jeter wind up with?  I got annoyed a few years back when UWM was acting like they were equal with Marquette, but it's been fun to follow them at times as they've become perennially competitive.  Jeter's been able to help turn low-level recruits into solid contributors.  I have to think there's demand for his services.  The JS article about Braun makes it sound like Jeter had a target on his back.  Would like to see him land on his feet. 

[keefe]

Pullman is what, 4+ hours from Seattle?  The others may be nowhere, but are 2 hours or less from a major metro, so its a bit less remote.  Except for Manhattan, Ive heard that place SUUUUCCCKKSS

Under an hour when I flew us over there in twin-engine. By car, almost 5.

What slays me is that the highway is like driving across the moon but State Patrol lines the trail whenever they anticipate Seattle traffic (games, semester start/close, etc...) The best is nailing people going over to Pullman for Parents' Weekend. 

I mean, how f#cked up is that?

[BrewCity83]

just curious, but what kind of program should Jeter wind up with?  I got annoyed a few years back when UWM was acting like they were equal with Marquette, but it's been fun to follow them at times as they've become perennially competitive.  Jeter's been able to help turn low-level recruits into solid contributors.  I have to think there's demand for his services.  The JS article about Braun makes it sound like Jeter had a target on his back.  Would like to see him land on his feet.

The local sports radio talkers are speculating Jeter may go back to UW-Madison as an assistant under Gard.

[GooooMarquette]

What slays me is that the highway is like driving across the moon but State Patrol lines the trail whenever they anticipate Seattle traffic (games, semester start/close, etc...) The best is nailing people going over to Pullman for Parents' Weekend. 

I mean, how f#cked up is that?

Is the head of the State Patrol a U Dub fan?

[Spotcheck Billy]

but UWM is paying him $450K from his final contract year, no way he works anywhere next season while he can collect that IMO

[Windyplayer]

but UWM is paying him $450K from his final contract year, no way he works anywhere next season while he can collect that IMO

Really? I'm pretty sure people work for numerous reasons other than money, s and I would think that sitting out a year could be pretty detrimental to his coaching career given he's not an established name. I'm recalling that article documenting the life of a journeyman assistant in the college ranks--brutally competitive.

[GooooMarquette]

Really? I'm pretty sure people work for numerous reasons other than money, s and I would think that sitting out a year could be pretty detrimental to his coaching career given he's not an established name. I'm recalling that article documenting the life of a journeyman assistant in the college ranks--brutally competitive.

Agree, but also for financial reasons.  It isn't like he's been pulling in 7 figures for years.  A few years at UWM is a really nice start on the nest egg, but I doubt he is set for life.  If he gets a chance to take another gig next season, he'll probably take it.

[ChicosBailBonds]

but UWM is paying him $450K from his final contract year, no way he works anywhere next season while he can collect that IMO

UW-madison can pay him $1, while UW-milwaukee is on the hook for the rest of the $499,999.

[GGGG]

UW-madison can pay him $1, while UW-milwaukee is on the hook for the rest of the $499,999.

I thought schools usually pay market value on things like this.

[forgetful]

I thought schools usually pay market value on things like this.

Really doesn't matter since it is coming out of taxpayer money no matter what.

[Jay Bee]

UW-madison can pay him $1, while UW-milwaukee is on the hook for the rest of the $499,999.

Would need to review the contract to confirm. I have not. Have you? I may take a gander if time permits.

[Herman Cain]

A neighbor is on SU's board and he related to me that it wasn't that Gonzaga was against SU so much as the WCC didn't want to have to cut up the pie more than 8 slices. The WCC will look at new joiners but they must have the potential to drive incremental revenue; SU was seen as a project that would be be more parasite than contributor.

This is a key point. Any conference expansion must actually bring more revenue to the table and after accounting for the new team must be accretive to everyone.

[AZMarqfan]

This is a key point. Any conference expansion must actually bring more revenue to the table and after accounting for the new team must be accretive to everyone.

The WCC is now 10 teams, FYI. 

[keefe]

UW-madison can pay him $1, while UW-milwaukee is on the hook for the rest of the $499,999.

He could pull a Deano. Lamar got Deane for free then dumped him for Billy Tubbs once the Marquette Gravy Train ended.

[4everwarriors]

Would need to review the contract to confirm. I have not. Have you? I may take a gander if time permits.

Go for it, Bro. What else are ya so busy doin', hey?

[hdog1017]

Wojo would look good at any open position

[WarriorPride68]

Terry Porter officially head coach at Portland U

[ChicosBailBonds]

I thought schools usually pay market value on things like this.

Depends on the contract.  Some say they will pay the difference of the salary owed and new gig compensation.  Some are tied to a market value scheme, etc.

[Lennys Tap]

Wojo would look good at any open position

He'll have to win a few games before anyone will look back.

[shoothoops]

Bryce Drew to Vanderbilt...per several people, Pete Thamel, Jeff Goodman, etc...