MU coaching candidates

[Pakuni]

Here's a guy who's obviously never been to an SEC tailgate.

An important consideration in Marquette's coaching search, for sure.

[JWags85]

Baldwin if his son comes for the ride?

Good lord no.  Low major coach for a single season of one and done?  Hard pass.

I would kick the tires on Bob Richey @ Furman.

Lack of any high or mid major experience is a bit concerning, but otherwise he's shown potential taking over for Medved

Some one told me Chris Mooney from Richmond is in the mix.  Had two bad years few years ago, but righted the ship and has been an outstanding coach over the years. 

Guess we have different definitions of "outstanding".  Been at Richmond for 15 years and finished better than 3rd...once.  Hasnt made the tourney in a decade and the last 10 years, he's finished in the bottom half of the conference more than 50% of the time.  That hire would make BC's look genius.

[MashudaMarauder]

Give me Joe Chapman!

[MuggsyB]

Will we give Thad Matta a call?

[RJax55]

Will we give Thad Matta a call?

Definitely worth a call. I don't see him in Milwaukee though.

[skianth16]

An important consideration in Marquette's coaching search, for sure.

Not tailgate related, per se, but I would love to see a guy with some personality who makes the game fun. I remember Crean coming out to see the students waiting in line for games when I was in school, and trying to energize everyone. That kind of experience helped cement my love for MU hoops. Finding a guy who will bring some fun back to the program would be a nice change of pace.

[muhoops1]

What about Brad Sodeberg from UVA?  Played for Dick Bennett at UWSP.  HC at UW, SLU and top assistant at UVA?  WI ties.

[Knight Commission]

I would've welcomed  Pat Kelsey at MU 7 years ago, and I would welcome him more now.  A charismastic X and O's coach who can recruit

[The Sultan]

What about Brad Sodeberg from UVA?  Played for Dick Bennett at UWSP.  HC at UW, SLU and top assistant at UVA?  WI ties.

Absolutely not.

[The Sultan]

I would've welcomed  Pat Kelsey at MU 7 years ago, and I would welcome him more now.  A charismastic X and O's coach who can recruit

Most definitely.  Plays a fun brand of ball too.

[RJax55]

Absolutely not.

I'm already amazed at the some of the names that posters are throwing out.

The next few days are going to be very entertaining.

[WarriorPride68]

I would've welcomed  Pat Kelsey at MU 7 years ago, and I would welcome him more now.  A charismastic X and O's coach who can recruit

Isn't there some skeletons in his closet? Coaching changes accounts HATES that guy and always alludes to sketchy stuff

[GooooMarquette]

I would've welcomed  Pat Kelsey at MU 7 years ago, and I would welcome him more now.  A charismastic X and O's coach who can recruit

Or maybe Joe Pasternak from UCSB?

[BCHoopster]

Rick Pitino you want to win?

[Goose]

BC

I would like to see us win.

[Pakuni]

Isn't there some skeletons in his closet? Coaching changes accounts HATES that guy and always alludes to sketchy stuff

He took the UMass job a few years ago and then backed out 30 minutes before his introductory press conference. Maybe that?

[war1980rior]

Hate to say it, but it appears the pool of slam dunks is empty.  Beleien is great, but too old (he'll be gone too soon to effectively recruit).  Others have serious ethics issues, or simply not enough track record.

I wasn't real happy with the outcome of Wojo, but was willing to go one more year to see if some better coaching options developed.  I just don't see them.

I hoped MU would give Doug Wojcik a look back when they went with Wojo instead.  He was the talented PG for David Robinson at USNA, and ended up coaching at USNA, ND, and got a head coach job at Tulsa.  Went to College of Charleston, then got fired for being too tough on his players after two years.  I believe he is now at Michigan State (I could be wrong).  I think the Charleston thing will keep him well out of the picture at this point.  Solid recruiter.  Good mind.  Meets the ethics look the MU faithful want. 

We need a guy who can come in and gel what is left behind (not the dumpster fire Wojo got - some serious talent on the roster and in the wings).  It's something anyone can work with, but he needs to be someone those guys will rally behind and will believe they came here under X, and are getting 2X.

Hopefully, the MU leadership has someone lined up right away that can do that.  I don't have that much faith, so press release in the next couple days please!!!

[war1980rior]

I'm already amazed at the some of the names that posters are throwing out.

The next few days are going to be very entertaining.

Spot on - The opinions here are going to be hysterical!

[WarriorPride68]

He took the UMass job a few years ago and then backed out 30 minutes before his introductory press conference. Maybe that?

That's all I know of. Here are a couple of the tweets over time

https://twitter.com/coachingchanges/status/1366582653512728578?s=21

https://twitter.com/coachingchanges/status/1254953386803421184?s=21

[GooooMarquette]

We passed on Hologram Al last time. Can we afford to do it yet again?

[Herman Cain]

I am in the Rick Pitino for Guaranteed Success Camp.

[WarriorPride68]

I am in the Rick Pitino for Guaranteed Success Camp.

$10m buyout. Would be something

[GooooMarquette]

I am in the Rick Pitino for Guaranteed Success Camp.

Lot of other guarantees with Rick too....

[Goose]

Herman

I'm with you.

[frozena pizza]

Ryan Saunders?