2025 Coaching Carousel

[Hards Alumni]

And how about that all American sexual predator, Slick Rick who is now the darling of St. Johns, Big East, and college basketball? Dont forget him.

You wouldn't let anyone if they tried!

[tower912]

I'm not sure anyone else remembers that Tom Izzo hid sexual predators on his staff.  So I'm going to remind everyone who cheers for him.

https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/22214566/pattern-denial-inaction-information-suppression-michigan-state-goes-larry-nassar-case-espn

I think it is amazing that Tom has managed to mostly avoid the heat for this, and people just kinda forgot.

Yup, exactly.  And had MSU females that brought accusations of sexual assault by players brought to MSU's administration and, shockingly given the school, were basically told they should keep quiet.

Izzo had absolutely zero to do with Nassar.  The case was the lead story for ages in Michigan.  And everyone was waiting in anticipation of who knew what when.  Izzo's name was never once brought up in the trials as someone who had been told.  I was listening and waiting and ready to lump him in with Paterno's, Schembechler's,  Jim Jordan's of the world.

Now, I will freely admit that Izzo messed up in regards to his own players and sexual assault.  Worse than Buzz.  But the reason he survived the Nassar story is that he had no involvement, other than being employed by MSU athletics at the same time.

[Hards Alumni]

Izzo had absolutely zero to do with Nassar.  The case was the lead story for ages in Michigan.  And everyone was waiting in anticipation of who knew what when.  Izzo's name was never once brought up in the trials as someone who had been told.  I was listening and waiting and ready to lump him in with Paterno's, Schembechler's,  Jim Jordan's of the world.

Now, I will freely admit that Izzo messed up in regards to his own players and sexual assault.  Worse than Buzz.  But the reason he survived the Nassar story is that he had no involvement, other than being employed by MSU athletics at the same time.

I didn't suggest Nassar involvement.  The portion I quoted was about one of his coaches.

[wadesworld]

I didn't suggest Nassar involvement.  The portion I quoted was about one of his coaches.

Same.

[Uncle Rico]

Izzo had absolutely zero to do with Nassar.  The case was the lead story for ages in Michigan.  And everyone was waiting in anticipation of who knew what when.  Izzo's name was never once brought up in the trials as someone who had been told.  I was listening and waiting and ready to lump him in with Paterno's, Schembechler's,  Jim Jordan's of the world.

Now, I will freely admit that Izzo messed up in regards to his own players and sexual assault.  Worse than Buzz.  But the reason he survived the Nassar story is that he had no involvement, other than being employed by MSU athletics at the same time.

Well, he did defend the people who fought like hell to quash the story

[The Sultan]

reportedly Willard skipped a team dinner last night and even the players know he's out:

https://collegefootballnetwork.com/mens-college-basketball/maryland-hc-kevin-willard-skips-team-dinner-villanova-rumors-sweet-16/

There is a right way to handle these things, and there is the way Willard is going about this.

I can't for the life of me understand why Villanova wants this dude to be their coach.

Yeah, I gotta agree with this.

[WhiteTrash]

Izzo had absolutely zero to do with Nassar.  The case was the lead story for ages in Michigan.  And everyone was waiting in anticipation of who knew what when.  Izzo's name was never once brought up in the trials as someone who had been told.  I was listening and waiting and ready to lump him in with Paterno's, Schembechler's,  Jim Jordan's of the world.

Now, I will freely admit that Izzo messed up in regards to his own players and sexual assault.  Worse than Buzz.  But the reason he survived the Nassar story is that he had no involvement, other than being employed by MSU athletics at the same time.

True, but Izzo made some "brialliant" comment about hoping they got the right guy; as if all those girls made up stuff about Nassar.

I don't think he was being a jerk as much as I honestly don't think he is a smart person. But maybe I'm being to kind.

[GoldenWarrior11]

Some chatter on X about Buzz possibly going to Maryland once Willard gets announced at Nova.

[The Sultan]

Some chatter on X about Buzz possibly going to Maryland once Willard gets announced at Nova.

<checks calendar>

Yep, six years. It's about time he moves on.

Anyway, he would be returning to Milwaukee next season.

[Pakuni]

Some chatter on X about Buzz possibly going to Maryland once Willard gets announced at Nova.

He just doesn't see the SEC having much of a future.

[WhiteTrash]

nm

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

Some chatter on X about Buzz possibly going to Maryland once Willard gets announced at Nova.

There are more designated flushers in College Park.

[WhiteTrash]

Some chatter on X about Buzz possibly going to Maryland once Willard gets announced at Nova.

If true, what is wrong with that guy? He is in his home state, SEC, big money; what does he want in life?

[The Sultan]

If true, what is wrong with that guy? He is in his home state, SEC, big money; what does he want in life?

He wears on people and they get tired of dealing with him.

[WhiteTrash]

He wears on people and they get tired of dealing with him.

Then why the hell would Maryland want him? [rhetorical question]

[wadesworld]

He also "wanted" Xavier.

He wants more money, is what he wants.

[The Sultan]

Then why the hell would Maryland want him? [rhetorical question]

Because he likely would be easier to deal with than Kevin Willard.

[JWags85]

https://x.com/ElsenMidco/status/1905253183938502948

Burlington Catholic Central to high level mid major HC in a decade.  Not quite a Nate Oats stratospheric rise, but impressive nonetheless.

If true, what is wrong with that guy? He is in his home state, SEC, big money; what does he want in life?

Some guys are just restless.  He's not that level, but look at Larry Brown.  One of the best coaches of all time and he had 10 jobs in 30 years while winning both NCAA and NBA titles.

I get the impression he also has a pathological need for leverage.  So if he's not in a position to be the one demanding more money, resources, etc... he'll try to jump to where he can.  Cause otherwise, I agree, A&M would seem like the place he'd be locked in unless MAYBE UT came along.

[Hards Alumni]

Because he likely would be easier to deal with than Kevin Willard.

Low bar

[cheebs09]

Some chatter on X about Buzz possibly going to Maryland once Willard gets announced at Nova.

CBS dusting off the Buzz's Bunch feature.

[GoldenWarrior11]

I would find it odd too (Buzz to Maryland), but consider this:

Buzz has left two programs after his first class essentially graduates (or leaves for the NBA).  I think, in retrospect, he would have chosen to leave after the Elite Eight run with us (and probably knowing Blue was departing with Cadougan with Lockett).  At VT, the year of his S16 run, it was a senior-heavy team comprised of his first recruiting class.  The entire lineup graduated/left after the season was over (and with Buzz going to A&M).

A&M's lineup this year, that narrowly missed the S16?  All seniors.  His first class is now graduating, and it doesn't appear much is in the cupboard for next year (unless they go heavy into the portal). 

The counter-argument is that Maryland doesn't have an AD, and for those around ten years ago, he justified not having an AD in making a move.  Would be quite the full circle for that to be used as a reason to move now.  He also has had three different ADs at A&M since being hired.

We will see.  I could actually see it (if he moves to Maryland). 

[MU82]

And how about that all American sexual predator, Slick Rick who is now the darling of St. Johns, Big East, and college basketball? Dont forget him.

I'd respond, but I don't want a Scoopcation.

[cheebs09]

I'm tuning in to see if Willard wears Nova gear.

[Juan Anderson's Mixtape]

I'm tuning in to see if Willard wears Nova gear.

If they lose, does Willard wear a Nova pin to his press conference?

[Billy Hoyle]

There is a right way to handle these things, and there is the way Willard is going about this.

Ageeed. I never thought I'd suggest someone follow Will Wade's example of how to do something the honorable way