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My guess is that Bronco Mendenhall will try and get him to New Mexico

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No. My understanding is that the Front Runner will almost certainly never make it to Cache Valley because Sardine is too steep for rail lines. They would have to run it through Valley View, which, aside from being prohibitively expensive, would most likely mean no one would use it because it would ...

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I bet they are just using that rich guys money. Have they ever disclosed how much of the widows mite goes to sports? This was most likely outside money so they don't look bad spending gift money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ryan Smith, owner of the Jazz? So thinking about this, a guy that ri...

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I bet they are just using that rich guys money. Have they ever disclosed how much of the widows mite goes to sports? This was most likely outside money so they don't look bad spending gift money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ryan Smith, owner of the Jazz? So thinking about this, a guy that ri...

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I bet they are just using that rich guys money. Have they ever disclosed how much of the widows mite goes to sports? This was most likely outside money so they don't look bad spending gift money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ryan Smith, owner of the Jazz? So thinking about this, a guy that ri...

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Queta still has a lot of upside. Pretty efficient too.

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Lesson Learned: You need to get a billionaire that is passionate about your University and its athletics. SEE: Oregon - Phil Knight (they were equal to Oregon State and Washington State before Phil Knight) OK State -- T Boone Pickens. Donated a lot before he died Houston -- Tilman Fertitta probably ...

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I bet they are just using that rich guys money. Have they ever disclosed how much of the widows mite goes to sports? This was most likely outside money so they don't look bad spending gift money. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Ryan Smith, owner of the Jazz? So thinking about this, a guy that ri...

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I don’t follow them so I don’t know who- but they beat Kansas and a few other great teams. I also read none of the thread. Anyone who says they wouldn’t want any of it is lying to You. They have some very good players that would help USU. But don't get your hopes up. This is their players looking f...

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Hall is not going to Utah State. He’s pulling the old move of “get your boosters to pony up the money, so that you don’t leave to a rival school”. So this is a money grab? I'd think that Creighton will probably throw money at him, same as they did Ashworth. NIL has turned college basketball and foo...

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Toledo is objectively light years ahead of Bowling Green and SUU in every possible metric. Comparing Todd to Tod is apples to oranges, Tod has obviously had more success but never reaching a NCAA tournament is a tough pill to swallow. Not making it in one year at Bowling Green doesn’t mean much, an...

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I'm confused why people were excited about Simon, who also has zero tournament appearances, and less wins over a shorter career than Kowalcyzk. I, for one, think that this is a fantastic hire. You shouldn't be confused. People have given their reasons a hundred times, you just don't like them. No, ...

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Have we ever hired a coach this close to retirement that worked out? I believe Gary 2.0 was 55 years old. What does Tod (57 years old) have to lose if things don't work out? IMO, the contract should be short and built primarily on incentives. I'm not sure USU has hired a 57-year-old coach in recent...

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JonnyCienPesos wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 4:17 pm
Tod is the same age as Tim Miles. Everyone was pining for Tim.

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Ok. But Tim Miles has extensive experience in the MWC, and has lived in the MWC area.

Kowalczyk has not. Odd move for him at this age.

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StanfordAggie wrote: ↑
March 28th, 2024, 12:46 pm
I'm confused why people were excited about Simon, who also has zero tournament appearances, and less wins over a shorter career than Kowalcyzk. I, for one, think that this is a fantastic hire.

Supposedly Simon is a better recruiter. that he recruited as well as he did to SUU was more impressive

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BigBlue97 wrote: ↑
March 27th, 2024, 2:42 pm
I have heard that Mason, Great, and Ian have been invited by Sprinkle to go to Washington.

If that happens, I expect some upperclassmen to bail as well.

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For those that know Mason and his family...

Is this about him chasing NIL money?

Is he unhappy at USU? Why?

What is the most likely destination? Washington? Utah? BYU? Somewhere else?

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ususports wrote: ↑
March 26th, 2024, 4:42 pm
Madsen just signed a two year extension through 2030. Can he really be a serious candidate?

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-baske ... adsen-2030

wow. after only 1 year?
was he that great of a coach this year?

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I don't really want Pope, but I would take him just to watch the Cougarboard meltdown! They wouldn't melt down....they'd say they are glad we took him, the Cougars need a better coach then him...sloppy seconds type convos haha. But who would they get? Its not like they have a lot to choose from. Ma...

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Honestly, I would be very happy with either Kowalczyk or Simon. Our track record with hiring coaches who were consistent winners in lower-tier conferences is very good. And I think it would be silly to disqualify Kowalczyk simply because he has not managed to win multiple games against the top team...

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Honestly, I would be very happy with either Kowalczyk or Simon. Our track record with hiring coaches who were consistent winners in lower-tier conferences is very good. And I think it would be silly to disqualify Kowalczyk simply because he has not managed to win multiple games against the top team...

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Hard pass on Kowalczyk. He's looking to coast into retirement. Hasn't done much in his career.

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Why is everyone convinced he wants to transfer to BYU?

What evidence of this? And why would BYU want him?

I think he might be looking to transfer to Utah or Washington, more likely, as he's familiar with the coaches

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I'm liking Todd Simon.

Coached at SUU --- knows how to recruit this area. He was successful there.

43 years old.

Knows the MWC. Coached at UNLV and Findlay Prep.

He'd be a solid hire.

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The key to not getting screwed in the NCAA tourney:

(1) be in a P5 conferenced. The more prestigious, the better. (includes BIG East)
(2) don't be in a G5 conference or you will get screwed, unless you are Gonzaga

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From the other thread: I'd look at John Wardenberg, at BYU. He could be a stabilizing hire if he will take the job. Maybe for a few years until he retires and passes it off to someone else. Good resume. Has coached Womens and Mens. Plus he is a USU alum (Master's Degree) https://byucougars.com/sport...

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The risk right now is that Oregon State and Washington State are scheming to try and steal only a portion of the MWC schools, rather than do a full merger. Unfortunately, there are a few backstabber schools in the MWC that could be interested in helping them do this---namely the California schools. ...

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The more I look at John Wardenberg, at BYU, the more he could be a great hire. Maybe for a few years until he retires and passes it off to someone else. Good resume. Plus he is a USU alum (Master's Degree) https://byucougars.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/season/2023-2024/staff/john-wardenburg-...

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I know we hate that school in Provo, but they have an assistant John Wardenburg who I personally know who i think could be a good fit as a dark horse type candidate. I don’t think he’s been a D1 head coach but was on SUUs mens staff prior to moving to the Provo school. It appears taking one of thei...

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Where should we take from the football budget? What gets cut? We don’t cut anywhere, we double or triple the student fees to 90 dollars a semester instead of 30. We have the University make a guarantee that they will get our budget in the range of the top 3rd in the conference. Those two things, wi...

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Where should we take from the football budget? What gets cut? We don’t cut anywhere, we double or triple the student fees to 90 dollars a semester instead of 30. We have the University make a guarantee that they will get our budget in the range of the top 3rd in the conference. Those two things, wi...

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Agree with the comments of many people on here... Raising student fees to give 18-24 year old athletes even more benefits (they get a lot already) is disgusting. I also refuse to contribute to NIL. Same with throwing a little extra money at coaching salaries---it won't make a difference, those coach...

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I think he was possibly hired as a defensive analyst. Not sure what that means exactly. Maybe that he can't directly coach the players? My guess is that he wanted an easy coaching gig, and Kalani offered him a job as a friend, since Gary is Kalani's mentor. Probably a good situation for him. He's 60...

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I feel so helpless when it comes to NIL… We’ve got an awesome coach and team right now that I enjoy watching more than probably any other team. We have such a good chance at replicating this success again next year. The one thing that could blow it all up is the transfer portal and NIL… I was racki...

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I feel so helpless when it comes to NIL… We’ve got an awesome coach and team right now that I enjoy watching more than probably any other team. We have such a good chance at replicating this success again next year. The one thing that could blow it all up is the transfer portal and NIL… I was racki...

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