"Where Could Wojo Go?" Watch - January 12

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

This has been discussed in various topics, but I thought we could consolidate it here.  If Wojo were to hightail it out of here after this season, where could he go?  It would need to be a place that is likely to have an opening after this year, AND is strong enough of a job where he could save face and not make it look like too much of a demotion.  So with 20 minutes on a laptop and a full pot of coffee, this is what I came up with.


Top Choices

Wake Forest:  This is the perfect choice IMO.  I think the Deacons are going to move on from Danny Manning after this year.  He would go back to a private school in the ACC, and I think they would be happy to have him.

Georgia Tech:  Another school that is likely to move on from their coach.  A school in the ACC, but one that may have greater ambitions than Wojo.

Boston College:  That is if they decide to part ways with Christian.  Wojo has recruited the east well and the Jesuit background can't hurt right?


Worth Mentioning

NC State:  Likley don't move on from Keats despite the negative trajectory.  Checks a lot of boxes however.

Miami: Jim Larranaga might be forced out after this year.  I can't see Wojo going there, but....

South Carolina:  I can see Frank Martin jumping ship to take the Miami job, leaving this one open for Wojo.


Probably Not

Minnesota:  They may move on from little Ricky, but highly doubtful they would look at Wojo.

Oklahoma State:  Probably more interested in a guy who is from that part of the country.

Penn State: Chambers is saving his job there.

South Florida:  Brian Gregory might be out after this year.  AAC school with some profile.

[Goose]

Wojo would be smart to hit the road after this season. He would set his family for life with another 5-6 year stint at a high level D1 program. By leaving he buys himself time on another rebuild with no chance of getting fired. If he were my son, I would be giving him that advice.

[HutchwasClutch]

This has been discussed in various topics, but I thought we could consolidate it here.  If Wojo were to hightail it out of here after this season, where could he go?  It would need to be a place that is likely to have an opening after this year, AND is strong enough of a job where he could save face and not make it look like too much of a demotion.  So with 20 minutes on a laptop and a full pot of coffee, this is what I came up with.


Top Choices

Wake Forest:  This is the perfect choice IMO.  I think the Deacons are going to move on from Danny Manning after this year.  He would go back to a private school in the ACC, and I think they would be happy to have him.

Georgia Tech:  Another school that is likely to move on from their coach.  A school in the ACC, but one that may have greater ambitions than Wojo.

Boston College:  That is if they decide to part ways with Christian.  Wojo has recruited the east well and the Jesuit background can't hurt right?


Worth Mentioning

NC State:  Likley don't move on from Keats despite the negative trajectory.  Checks a lot of boxes however.

Miami: Jim Larranaga might be forced out after this year.  I can't see Wojo going there, but....

South Carolina:  I can see Frank Martin jumping ship to take the Miami job, leaving this one open for Wojo.


Probably Not

Minnesota:  They may move on from little Ricky, but highly doubtful they would look at Wojo.

Oklahoma State:  Probably more interested in a guy who is from that part of the country.

Penn State: Chambers is saving his job there.

South Florida:  Brian Gregory might be out after this year.  AAC school with some profile.

Give me a break.  No AD is looking at turning to Wojo, much less from a power conference. Their fan bases would revolt at his incredibly thin resume.

[Vander Blue Man Group]

I think you wasted 20 minutes as he's not going to leave after the season.

[4everwarriors]

Gannon College needs a coach to drive the team van, hey?

[Silent Verbal]

Good list.  All of the jobs in the "Worth Mentioning" category seem too big for Wojo.  I could absolutely see Wake Forest or Boston College, though.  Those gigs would buy him another 4-5 years at the high major level, at least.

If he leaves I'm guessing our recruits do as well, but if he goes to Wake or BC, there's probably about a 1% chance that they follow him.  So at least we won't have to watch that unfold.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

I think you wasted 20 minutes as he's not going to leave after the season.

It's a lazy Sunday morning.  Nothing really better to do.

[Silent Verbal]

I think you wasted 20 minutes as he's not going to leave after the season.

I wouldn't be so sure, though it'll probably take at least one NCAA win to make it happen.  Did you see him after the Seton Hall game?  The guy was practically in the locker room before the final buzzer sounded.  He might not be the brightest guy in the world, but he's been around the game a long time and has K as a mentor.  I don't think this job is working out nearly as well as either of them thought it would.

[4everwarriors]

Frankly, once da dude leaves MU, eye don't give know chit wear he lands orr watt he does, hey?

[shoothoops]

There are 15 conference games, a conference tournament, and a post season yet to be played this season.

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

There are 15 conference games, a conference tournament, and a post season yet to be played this season.

So we can't have speculative discussions on a message board?

[Mike Deane's Seat Belt]

You can forget the post season part

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Do you think he is too stubborn to listen to his bench? Some of his assistants have to recognize his flaws .

[shoothoops]

So we can't have speculative discussions on a message board?

And I just gave my two cents.

In the spirit of helping, Frank Martin pretty much begged, pleaded, campaigned, had media friends stomp for him for the Miami position while he was at K-St. (Where he desperately wanted to leave), and Miami still had no interest in hiring him last time around. He then wound up at South Carolina. (There has since been some decision maker changes at The U.)

[muguru]

Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to see Wojo make comments like this sometime after a game. I would gain so much more respect from him, because it's being honest rather than "we didn't execute the game plan well enough". These were some quotes from Roy Williams after yesterday's game vs Clemson...

"We've had some great moments as a coach, and right now I'd say this is my lowest one because losing this game was my fault," Williams said. "Told them if I die tomorrow or 20 years from now, that'll be the biggest regret I had in 32 years as a coach. Cause these kids really need a win. And their coach let them down today."

Williams didn't stop there, either.

"Gotta tell Bubba he should probably fire me, it probably wouldn't be a bad idea," Williams said, folding up a stat sheet to put in his jacket pocket. "The coach is supposed to help his kids. I didn't help them very much.''

[willie warrior]

There are 15 conference games, a conference tournament, and a post season yet to be played this season.

Yeah, and the way things are looking now, that could further vaporize his thin resume.

[mu_hilltopper]

Give me a break.  No AD is looking at turning to Wojo, much less from a power conference. Their fan bases would revolt at his incredibly thin resume.

This is correct. 

I appreciate Fluffy BM's attempt at career planning to help our coach depart, but .. zero of those teams would hire a guy coming off a 7-11 BE season, which Bartovik now predicts. 

Wojo's top bullet point on his resume is "If you want a clean program and get your program to complete for NIT bids, I AM YOUR GUY."

#sadtrombone

[WarriorPride68]

UMBC retrievers could be in the market for a new coach

[79Warrior]

Do you think he is too stubborn to listen to his bench? Some of his assistants have to recognize his flaws .

This team is struggling. It is not all coaching. The contributions coming from the bench have been pathetic. Might be the worst offensive bench production in the BE.
Hard to believe we have 3 bigs that struggle to make a basket.

[NickelDimer]

I really can't imagine a high major being interested in Wojo

[WhiteTrash]

UMBC retrievers could be in the market for a new coach

I seriously think his next job will be at a program like UMBC. I sadly believe he will have to take a step down from the P6.

[MUfan12]

All those programs, with the exception of South Carolina, haven't even hit the levels we're not satisfied with here. If Wojo delivered a NCAA bid they'd be doing cartwheels.

I wouldn't rule anything out at this point.

[WhiteTrash]

All those programs, with the exception of South Carolina, haven't even hit the levels we're not satisfied with here. If Wojo delivered a NCAA bid they'd be doing cartwheels.

I wouldn't rule anything out at this point.

NC State hasn't seen success like MU?

[Cheeks]

Monumentally dumb

[Elonsmusk]

This is correct. 

I appreciate Fluffy BM's attempt at career planning to help our coach depart, but .. zero of those teams would hire a guy coming off a 7-11 BE season, which Bartovik now predicts. 

Wojo's top bullet point on his resume is "If you want a clean program and get your program to complete for NIT bids, I AM YOUR GUY."

#sadtrombone

Mike Deane 2.0, albeit without the drinking and colorful personality.

Do you think he is too stubborn to listen to his bench? Some of his assistants have to recognize his flaws .

I think he listens to an extent, but then in the heat of the battle he becomes too emotionally reactive.  I think he'd be a tough coach to play for if you aren't one of his few favorites. Would be interesting to get Travis Diener's thoughts off the record.