DePaul lawsuit involving AD

[Dawson Rental]

Not really.  A number of ADs have come from professional sports or the business world. Be willing how to operate in an academic environment and have a good assistant who can manage that aspect, and you will be fine.

McDonough would be a fantastic get for DePaul.  With his background in marketing, etc., I think he could make a huge difference there.

And the idea that he wouldn't take that job may not be accurate.  Lifelong Chicago resident.  Lifelong Catholic.  In his mid 60s, he could put a good five to seven years there to get things going in the right direction. 

EDIT:  Plus the school gave him an honorary degree last year so he likely already knows the President.

These are the kinds of things that only someone with a background in higher education administration would know. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[MU82]

Wojo to DePaul as AD/coach.

[TedBaxter]

Yes they do...I'm not doing this with you Rico...you just do crap like this just to start crap. They are DuhPaul..they need to stay in their lane and realize who they are..Terry Cummings ain't walking back through that door. They will land some Associate AD at a power 5 program, or more likely an AD at a low/mid major. They can dream all they want. Reality is a completely different animal.

To quote Chris Farley, would you just shut your big yapper?  Focus on Marquette. 

[Frenns Liquor Depot]

Wojo to DePaul as AD/coach.

I would be thrilled if Wojo was our AD

[muguru]

To quote Chris Farley, would you just shut your big yapper?  Focus on Marquette.

My god have I ever become your target lately. What is your beef with me Ted??

[Herman Cain]

Wojo to DePaul as AD/coach.

I agree with this analysis.

[asdfasdf]

I didn't see this posted anywhere else...

" The Chicago Tribune’s Greenstein identifies nine potential candidates to succeed outgoing DePaul AD Lenti Ponsetto: Northwestern Deputy AD Polisky, Loyola Chicago AD Watson, DePaul Chief of Staff Stoute, FAU AD White, Saint Joseph’s AD Bodensteiner, Chicago Speedway Prez Paddock, Bradley AD Reynolds, VCU AD McLaughlin, and Notre Dame Deputy AD Fraleigh."

One would think that if the Bradley AD gets this gig, then Wardle won't be far behind.

[Galway Eagle]

I didn't see this posted anywhere else...

" The Chicago Tribune’s Greenstein identifies nine potential candidates to succeed outgoing DePaul AD Lenti Ponsetto: Northwestern Deputy AD Polisky, Loyola Chicago AD Watson, DePaul Chief of Staff Stoute, FAU AD White, Saint Joseph’s AD Bodensteiner, Chicago Speedway Prez Paddock, Bradley AD Reynolds, VCU AD McLaughlin, and Notre Dame Deputy AD Fraleigh."

One would think that if the Bradley AD gets this gig, then Wardle won't be far behind.

With the transfers and recruits DePaul's starting to get I'd actually wait as the new AD and see what Leitao does with them.

[Herman Cain]

With the transfers and recruits DePaul's starting to get I'd actually wait as the new AD and see what Leitao does with them.

I agree with this analysis.

[SaveOD238]

With the transfers and recruits DePaul's starting to get I'd actually wait as the new AD and see what Leitao does with them.

Yup.  It hasn't translated to Ws yet, but I think DePaul is headed in the right direction.

[Galway Eagle]

Yup.  It hasn't translated to conference Ws yet, but I think DePaul is headed in the right direction.

FIFY

[Uncle Rico]

With the transfers and recruits DePaul's starting to get I'd actually wait as the new AD and see what Leitao does with them.

Huh

[Galway Eagle]

Huh

Do research then come back to me

[brewcity77]

With the transfers and recruits DePaul's starting to get I'd actually wait as the new AD and see what Leitao does with them.

Leitao's been back five years, had the same conference record last year (3-15) that he did his first year, and is 19-71 in league play. He's had a couple recruiting wins, but if he couldn't even hit .500 in league play the past two years, why would anyone expect better with Reed and JCL gone?

He's an integral part of DePaul's toxic culture of losing. I just don't think any case can be made for him when he failed to get any real results with Strus, Reed, Olujobi, Moore, and Coleman-Lands the past two years. He got his guys and still wasn't close to the tourney.

[Uncle Rico]

Leitao's been back five years, had the same conference record last year (3-15) that he did his first year, and is 19-71 in league play. He's had a couple recruiting wins, but if he couldn't even hit .500 in league play the past two years, why would anyone expect better with Reed and JCL gone?

He's an integral part of DePaul's toxic culture of losing. I just don't think any case can be made for him when he failed to get any real results with Strus, Reed, Olujobi, Moore, and Coleman-Lands the past two years. He got his guys and still wasn't close to the tourney.

What DePaul needs is, their version of Tom Crean.  Embrace the past while blazing a new trail.  No more retreads but someone with a fresh vision

[The Hippie Satan of Hyperbole]

With the transfers and recruits DePaul's starting to get I'd actually wait as the new AD and see what Leitao does with them.

That's what they're going to do.  He's not getting fired before the season starts.  But I'm with brew.  I see no reason he is going to succeed.

[Galway Eagle]

Leitao's been back five years, had the same conference record last year (3-15) that he did his first year, and is 19-71 in league play. He's had a couple recruiting wins, but if he couldn't even hit .500 in league play the past two years, why would anyone expect better with Reed and JCL gone?

He's an integral part of DePaul's toxic culture of losing. I just don't think any case can be made for him when he failed to get any real results with Strus, Reed, Olujobi, Moore, and Coleman-Lands the past two years. He got his guys and still wasn't close to the tourney.

Moore is returning, he's got three impact grad transfers coming in. A year of development for Weems and Kyon Edwards and Ahamad Bynum both top 70 players signed for next year. Add that to a calendar year of 2019 where they went 7-11 and 12-1 I do think there is some glimmer of hope. That being said I'm sure you have efficiency stats for the three transfers that makes their raw numbers pointless in which case bring on someone new.

[brewcity77]

It's just results. Leitao has shown no ability to mesh new players together and get wins. I actually think all the grad transfers make his job harder, not easier. If you have 1, maybe 2 that really, really buy in, they help. But if that's the core of your roster, it's too many styles and too many "gotta show my stuff NOW" players to really stitch success together, especially for someone like Leitao.

Just look at his track record. 2 tourney bids, one at DePaul, one at Virginia, with someone else's players. His greatest success, at DePaul, was in CUSA. Sure, a better CUSA than now, but he's never consistently won at a high major and definitely not with his own guys.

Put Wardle in that seat or a dozen other coaches and I'd tend to agree, maybe there's something there. But Leitao has proven time and time again that regardless of talent, he just can't win.

[Galway Eagle]

It's just results. Leitao has shown no ability to mesh new players together and get wins. I actually think all the grad transfers make his job harder, not easier. If you have 1, maybe 2 that really, really buy in, they help. But if that's the core of your roster, it's too many styles and too many "gotta show my stuff NOW" players to really stitch success together, especially for someone like Leitao.

Just look at his track record. 2 tourney bids, one at DePaul, one at Virginia, with someone else's players. His greatest success, at DePaul, was in CUSA. Sure, a better CUSA than now, but he's never consistently won at a high major and definitely not with his own guys.

Put Wardle in that seat or a dozen other coaches and I'd tend to agree, maybe there's something there. But Leitao has proven time and time again that regardless of talent, he just can't win.

That's a fair point about his roster management being an issue

[muguru]

It's just results. Leitao has shown no ability to mesh new players together and get wins. I actually think all the grad transfers make his job harder, not easier. If you have 1, maybe 2 that really, really buy in, they help. But if that's the core of your roster, it's too many styles and too many "gotta show my stuff NOW" players to really stitch success together, especially for someone like Leitao.

Just look at his track record. 2 tourney bids, one at DePaul, one at Virginia, with someone else's players. His greatest success, at DePaul, was in CUSA. Sure, a better CUSA than now, but he's never consistently won at a high major and definitely not with his own guys.

Put Wardle in that seat or a dozen other coaches and I'd tend to agree, maybe there's something there. But Leitao has proven time and time again that regardless of talent, he just can't win.

The ONLY reason that Leitao has even been able to bring in the talent he has is because he has Marc H$u on staff. Take him away and it would be even uglier...if that's even possible.

[Uncle Rico]

The ONLY reason that Leitao has even been able to bring in the talent he has is because he has Marc H$u on staff. Take him away and it would be even uglier...if that's even possible.

Kudos to those kids going to DePaul and getting paid. 

[Billy Hoyle]

DePaul finalizing agreement for this due to become the new AD: DeWayne Peevy, Deputy AD at Kentucky.

https://collegead.com/dewayne-peevy-next-up/

[The Big East]

DePaul finalizing agreement for this due to become the new AD: DeWayne Peevy, Deputy AD at Kentucky.

https://collegead.com/dewayne-peevy-next-up/

On paper looks like a solid hire .

[MUUWUWM]

Yep, I bet he knows how to give out the paper bags on the sly....sarcasm

[warriorchick]

Not a minute too soon.

I am on DePaul  mailing list (because I have purchased DePaul tickets for Marquette games), and they have resorted to hyping that wacky walk-on in an attempt to generate interest in the team:

http://x.mail.depaul-blue-demons.com/ats/msg.aspx?sg1=26bd807c2eca048fa5fe17a110d4b9ed