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My Top 5 Coaching Candidates
After much deliberation, I've put together my personal top coaching candidates for USU. Granted I don't know the nature of these coaches (besides Tommy Connor) and that is a huge key in this process that would change things. This is just for fun and discussion so here's my list:
1. Tommy Connor, Associate HC At Utah
Ask anyone associated with the Utah bball program and they'll tell you how valuable Connor is. He's given a lot of the credit for Utah bball's resurgence when Larry K took over. Connor knows the area and he could recruit it very well. He has a great reputation locally. He's also someone who would likely stay a while if he were successful with Utah presumably being one of the only jobs he would jump at. He had a dominant record at Westminster where was the head coach for 12 seasons as well.
2. T.J. Otzelberger, Head Coach at South Dakota State
He's won the Summit league conference both years he's been the head coach. They went 16-1 in the Summit league this year (including the conference tournament). They're ranked #75 in the nation on Kenpom.com. He was regarded as one of the best assistant coaches in the nation before he took this job. He's been an assistant at Iowa State for eight seasons.
The only worry about someone like him who would be a little out of his region in Utah (he's from Wisconsin and spent a lot of his coaching career in Iowa) is that he would potentially bolt for a different job back "home" quicker.
We get to watch his team play this Thursday at Noon against Ohio State.
3. Tommy Lloyd, Associate Head Coach at Gonzaga
Lloyd has been an assistant at Gonzaga for 16 years. They've had quite a run while he's been there. It would be a high risk choice but his recruiting prowess in Europe can't be ignored. He is Gonzaga's European recruiter and has landed such recruits as: Domantas Sabonis, Kelly Olynyk, Robert Sacre, Kevin Pangos, Ronny Turiaf, and Killian Tillie (future 1st round pick).
4.Tom Crean, Former Head Coach at Indiana & Marquette
This may be a bit of a long shot, but he's a big time name who is not currently coaching. He was let go in 2017 after 9 years at Indiana where he made 3 sweet 16's. Prior to that he spent 9 years at Marquette where he made 5 NCAA tournaments and went to the Final Four.
5. Jeff Linder, Head Coach at Northern Colorado
Linder is a hot name right now who's leading a resurgence at Northern Colorado, a program once dead in the water. He's likely a top candidate for the CSU job too. He's from Colorado originally and has been an assistant at Weber State and Boise for 6 seasons.
Northern Colorado went 22-12 this year and beat Weber State by 25 in the Big Sky tournament but lost to tournament champion, Montana, by two points. He took over a team two years ago that was 10-21 and placed under NCAA probation for the improper management of its student-athletes’ academics and impermissible financial benefits.
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Travis Decuire, Head coach at Montana
He just led Montana to a 26-7 season and an NCAA tourney berth. He was named Big Sky Coach of the year. He's not higher on my list due to some lackluster prior years at Montana. Last year, in his 3rd season at Montana they went 16-16.
Norm Parrish, Head coach at Westminster
Westminster went 21-5 this year, but is ineligible for postseason due in ncaa div. 2, due to their transfer from NAIA to NCAA Division II for the first few years. He also won a national junior college championship at SLCC. He could likely be hired for significantly less cost than other candidates.
Barret Peery, Head Coach at Portland State
He was a hot name earlier this year, but Portand State faded a bit in his first season. Portland State finished 20-13, ranked #164. Which is still a big improvement over last year. Peery may prove to be a stellar coach, but there isn't a large sample size yet.
Peery is from Utah originally and has experience as an assistant coach at a some of the Utah Schools. They also beat USU earlier this year.
1. Tommy Connor, Associate HC At Utah
Ask anyone associated with the Utah bball program and they'll tell you how valuable Connor is. He's given a lot of the credit for Utah bball's resurgence when Larry K took over. Connor knows the area and he could recruit it very well. He has a great reputation locally. He's also someone who would likely stay a while if he were successful with Utah presumably being one of the only jobs he would jump at. He had a dominant record at Westminster where was the head coach for 12 seasons as well.
2. T.J. Otzelberger, Head Coach at South Dakota State
He's won the Summit league conference both years he's been the head coach. They went 16-1 in the Summit league this year (including the conference tournament). They're ranked #75 in the nation on Kenpom.com. He was regarded as one of the best assistant coaches in the nation before he took this job. He's been an assistant at Iowa State for eight seasons.
The only worry about someone like him who would be a little out of his region in Utah (he's from Wisconsin and spent a lot of his coaching career in Iowa) is that he would potentially bolt for a different job back "home" quicker.
We get to watch his team play this Thursday at Noon against Ohio State.
3. Tommy Lloyd, Associate Head Coach at Gonzaga
Lloyd has been an assistant at Gonzaga for 16 years. They've had quite a run while he's been there. It would be a high risk choice but his recruiting prowess in Europe can't be ignored. He is Gonzaga's European recruiter and has landed such recruits as: Domantas Sabonis, Kelly Olynyk, Robert Sacre, Kevin Pangos, Ronny Turiaf, and Killian Tillie (future 1st round pick).
4.Tom Crean, Former Head Coach at Indiana & Marquette
This may be a bit of a long shot, but he's a big time name who is not currently coaching. He was let go in 2017 after 9 years at Indiana where he made 3 sweet 16's. Prior to that he spent 9 years at Marquette where he made 5 NCAA tournaments and went to the Final Four.
5. Jeff Linder, Head Coach at Northern Colorado
Linder is a hot name right now who's leading a resurgence at Northern Colorado, a program once dead in the water. He's likely a top candidate for the CSU job too. He's from Colorado originally and has been an assistant at Weber State and Boise for 6 seasons.
Northern Colorado went 22-12 this year and beat Weber State by 25 in the Big Sky tournament but lost to tournament champion, Montana, by two points. He took over a team two years ago that was 10-21 and placed under NCAA probation for the improper management of its student-athletes’ academics and impermissible financial benefits.
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Travis Decuire, Head coach at Montana
He just led Montana to a 26-7 season and an NCAA tourney berth. He was named Big Sky Coach of the year. He's not higher on my list due to some lackluster prior years at Montana. Last year, in his 3rd season at Montana they went 16-16.
Norm Parrish, Head coach at Westminster
Westminster went 21-5 this year, but is ineligible for postseason due in ncaa div. 2, due to their transfer from NAIA to NCAA Division II for the first few years. He also won a national junior college championship at SLCC. He could likely be hired for significantly less cost than other candidates.
Barret Peery, Head Coach at Portland State
He was a hot name earlier this year, but Portand State faded a bit in his first season. Portland State finished 20-13, ranked #164. Which is still a big improvement over last year. Peery may prove to be a stellar coach, but there isn't a large sample size yet.
Peery is from Utah originally and has experience as an assistant coach at a some of the Utah Schools. They also beat USU earlier this year.
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I'm all in on Otzelberger. I think he checks all the boxes. Young and proven. I'd put him at the top of my list.
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swishh_15 wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 9:55 amAfter much deliberation, I've put together my personal top coaching candidates for USU. Granted I don't know the nature of these coaches (besides Tommy Connor) and that is a huge key in this process that would change things. This is just for fun and discussion so here's my list:
1. Tommy Connor, Associate HC At Utah
Ask anyone associated with the Utah bball program and they'll tell you how valuable Connor is. He's given a lot of the credit for Utah bball's resurgence when Larry K took over. Connor knows the area and he could recruit it very well. He has a great reputation locally. He's also someone who would likely stay a while if he were successful with Utah presumably being one of the only jobs he would jump at. He had a dominant record at Westminster where was the head coach for 12 seasons as well.
2. T.J. Otzelberger, Head Coach at South Dakota State
He's won the Summit league conference both years he's been the head coach. They went 16-1 in the Summit league this year (including the conference tournament). They're ranked #75 in the nation on Kenpom.com. He was regarded as one of the best assistant coaches in the nation before he took this job. He's been an assistant at Iowa State for eight seasons.
The only worry about someone like him who would be a little out of his region in Utah (he's from Wisconsin and spent a lot of his coaching career in Iowa) is that he would potentially bolt for a different job back "home" quicker.
We get to watch his team play this Thursday at Noon against Ohio State.
3. Tommy Lloyd, Associate Head Coach at Gonzaga
Lloyd has been an assistant at Gonzaga for 16 years. They've had quite a run while he's been there. It would be a high risk choice but his recruiting prowess in Europe can't be ignored. He is Gonzaga's European recruiter and has landed such recruits as: Domantas Sabonis, Kelly Olynyk, Robert Sacre, Kevin Pangos, Ronny Turiaf, and Killian Tillie (future 1st round pick).
4.Tom Crean, Former Head Coach at Indiana & Marquette
This may be a bit of a long shot, but he's a big time name who is not currently coaching. He was let go in 2017 after 9 years at Indiana where he made 3 sweet 16's. Prior to that he spent 9 years at Marquette where he made 5 NCAA tournaments and went to the Final Four.
5. Jeff Linder, Head Coach at Northern Colorado
Linder is a hot name right now who's leading a resurgence at Northern Colorado, a program once dead in the water. He's likely a top candidate for the CSU job too. He's from Colorado originally and has been an assistant at Weber State and Boise for 6 seasons.
Northern Colorado went 22-12 this year and beat Weber State by 25 in the Big Sky tournament but lost to tournament champion, Montana, by two points. He took over a team two years ago that was 10-21 and placed under NCAA probation for the improper management of its student-athletes’ academics and impermissible financial benefits.
Just missed the list
Travis Decuire, Head coach at Montana
He just led Montana to a 26-7 season and an NCAA tourney berth. He was named Big Sky Coach of the year. He's not higher on my list due to some lackluster prior years at Montana. Last year, in his 3rd season at Montana they went 16-16.
Norm Parrish, Head coach at Westminster
Westminster went 21-5 this year, but is ineligible for postseason due in ncaa div. 2, due to their transfer from NAIA to NCAA Division II for the first few years. He also won a national junior college championship at SLCC.
Barret Peery, Head Coach at Portland State
He was a hot name earlier this year, but Portand State faded a bit in his first season. Portland State finished 20-13, ranked #164. Which is still a big improvement over last year. Peery may prove to be a stellar coach, but there isn't a large sample size yet.
Peery is from Utah originally and has experience as an assistant coach at a some of the Utah Schools. They also beat USU earlier this year.
Good list and good assessment. Thank you for being insightful and reasonable. In other words thanks for not having Rahe or Verlin on your list. The Murray State coach, McMahon (sp?) would be good, but may be out of reach, and one who would leave early.
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I like your list and the logic you put into it. I don't think Tom Crean is very realistic, but think all the others are realistic. Replace Crean with Peery and then I think we agree on the 5, but maybe not the exact same order. I'd go:
1. Otzelberger
2. Lloyd
3. Connor
4. Peery
5. Linder
1. Otzelberger
2. Lloyd
3. Connor
4. Peery
5. Linder
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From what I can find through google, here are current salaries for your wish list of guys:
Tommy Connor - $525,000
T.J.: $300,000
Tommy Lloyd - Gonzaga is a private university, so unknown
Crean - unemployed, but being paid $4MM over 3 years from Indiana per terms of his buyout
Linder - $155K
I imagine the guys on this list aren't interested in taking a pay cut, so this gives some perspective of what we need to offer based on what the guys on your list are currently making.
Tommy Connor - $525,000
T.J.: $300,000
Tommy Lloyd - Gonzaga is a private university, so unknown
Crean - unemployed, but being paid $4MM over 3 years from Indiana per terms of his buyout
Linder - $155K
I imagine the guys on this list aren't interested in taking a pay cut, so this gives some perspective of what we need to offer based on what the guys on your list are currently making.
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Believe it or not, we are prepared to offer more than that. We can get a good coach to come in. Personally my first call is to Crean, he is a fantastic coach. Might be a long shot, but you have to make the call IMO.VegasAggie71 wrote:From what I can find through google, here are current salaries for your wish list of guys:
Tommy Connor - $525,000
T.J.: $300,000
Tommy Lloyd - Gonzaga is a private university, so unknown
Crean - unemployed, but being paid $4MM over 3 years from Indiana per terms of his buyout
Linder - $155K
I imagine the guys on this list aren't interested in taking a pay cut, so this gives some perspective of what we need to offer based on what the guys on your list are currently making.
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I believe you - just wanted to provide the info on what these guys are making so everyone understands what it's going to take to land one of these guys (assuming we go after one of them).JonnyCienPesos wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 10:34 amBelieve it or not, we are prepared to offer more than that. We can get a good coach to come in. Personally my first call is to Crean, he is a fantastic coach. Might be a long shot, but you have to make the call IMO.VegasAggie71 wrote:From what I can find through google, here are current salaries for your wish list of guys:
Tommy Connor - $525,000
T.J.: $300,000
Tommy Lloyd - Gonzaga is a private university, so unknown
Crean - unemployed, but being paid $4MM over 3 years from Indiana per terms of his buyout
Linder - $155K
I imagine the guys on this list aren't interested in taking a pay cut, so this gives some perspective of what we need to offer based on what the guys on your list are currently making.
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Richie Riley - Nicholls State
Took a bottom feeder to a conference champion in two years. In the same coaching tree as Shaka Smart and Will Wade who both speak very highly of him. Has shown to be an excellent recruiter. Coach of the year in the Southland Conference this year. Young, energetic coach who would relate well to recruits.
Took a bottom feeder to a conference champion in two years. In the same coaching tree as Shaka Smart and Will Wade who both speak very highly of him. Has shown to be an excellent recruiter. Coach of the year in the Southland Conference this year. Young, energetic coach who would relate well to recruits.
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Most people seem to agree that in football we need a head coach that understands the mormon mission community dynamic/recruiting in Utah. Is this not the case for basketball? Do we not want a guy that inherently understands Utah? I'm not saying I know, but am curious on what people think of hiring an east coast guy/outsider.treesap32 wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 10:53 amRichie Riley - Nicholls State
Took a bottom feeder to a conference champion in two years. In the same coaching tree as Shaka Smart and Will Wade who both speak very highly of him. Has shown to be an excellent recruiter. Coach of the year in the Southland Conference this year. Young, energetic coach who would relate well to recruits.
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Knowing Utah, or being from the area is a bonus, but not a requirement in my opinion. You don't settle for mediocrity who can speak Mormonism when you have a excellent coach that can get assistants to help in Utah recruiting. He would bring in assistants with local ties that understand the culture here I'm sure. I think Utah kids would still want to attend Utah State with a young energetic coach from the south. Especially if he were a good recruiter. Do you really have to recruit differently when talking to a Mormon kid vs. any other religion?Madmartigan wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 10:55 amMost people seem to agree that in football we need a head coach that understands the mormon mission community dynamic/recruiting in Utah. Is this not the case for basketball? Do we not want a guy that inherently understands Utah? I'm not saying I know, but am curious on what people think of hiring an east coast guy/outsider.treesap32 wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 10:53 amRichie Riley - Nicholls State
Took a bottom feeder to a conference champion in two years. In the same coaching tree as Shaka Smart and Will Wade who both speak very highly of him. Has shown to be an excellent recruiter. Coach of the year in the Southland Conference this year. Young, energetic coach who would relate well to recruits.
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I don't think you recruit a Mormon differently. Dealing with the two year gap with some recruits would probably be a challenge for a HC, but it wouldn't sweat a good one. It just always seemed that with football, USU fans wanted someone with Utah ties after GA was hired and did so well recruiting the state. That's why I asked.treesap32 wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 11:00 amKnowing Utah, or being from the area is a bonus, but not a requirement in my opinion. You don't settle for mediocrity who can speak Mormonism when you have a excellent coach that can get assistants to help in Utah recruiting. He would bring in assistants with local ties that understand the culture here I'm sure. I think Utah kids would still want to attend Utah State with a young energetic coach from the south. Especially if he were a good recruiter. Do you really have to recruit differently when talking to a Mormon kid vs. any other religion?Madmartigan wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 10:55 amMost people seem to agree that in football we need a head coach that understands the mormon mission community dynamic/recruiting in Utah. Is this not the case for basketball? Do we not want a guy that inherently understands Utah? I'm not saying I know, but am curious on what people think of hiring an east coast guy/outsider.treesap32 wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 10:53 amRichie Riley - Nicholls State
Took a bottom feeder to a conference champion in two years. In the same coaching tree as Shaka Smart and Will Wade who both speak very highly of him. Has shown to be an excellent recruiter. Coach of the year in the Southland Conference this year. Young, energetic coach who would relate well to recruits.
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My first call is to Crean too. He is currently talking about taking the Georgia job, however.
Another name to look at would be now former Georgia coach Mark Fox. He is familiar with the Spectrum and was a very successful coach in the past. His time at Georgia was also reasonably successful.
Another name to look at would be now former Georgia coach Mark Fox. He is familiar with the Spectrum and was a very successful coach in the past. His time at Georgia was also reasonably successful.
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I second this.GeoAg wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 11:25 amMy first call is to Crean too. He is currently talking about taking the Georgia job, however.
Another name to look at would be now former Georgia coach Mark Fox. He is familiar with the Spectrum and was a very successful coach in the past. His time at Georgia was also reasonably successful.
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Crean and Fox would both be great candidates if they would consider us. I have to say however, both those guys rubbed me the wrong way on the sidelines. I think I could get over that though.Donman wrote:I second this.GeoAg wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 11:25 amMy first call is to Crean too. He is currently talking about taking the Georgia job, however.
Another name to look at would be now former Georgia coach Mark Fox. He is familiar with the Spectrum and was a very successful coach in the past. His time at Georgia was also reasonably successful.
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They would be the opposite of Duryea (who was far to nice).AGGIEinIOWA wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 11:34 amCrean and Fox would both be great candidates if they would consider us. I have to say however, both those guys rubbed me the wrong way on the sidelines. I think I could get over that though.Donman wrote:I second this.GeoAg wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 11:25 amMy first call is to Crean too. He is currently talking about taking the Georgia job, however.
Another name to look at would be now former Georgia coach Mark Fox. He is familiar with the Spectrum and was a very successful coach in the past. His time at Georgia was also reasonably successful.
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I love the Alex Jensen idea and he would immediately be my #1 choice, if I thought it were realistic. Maybe I'm wrong, but he'd likely be taking a salary cut and I have a hard time seeing a guy leave an NBA coaching staff where he's highly regarded to go be a college bball coach in the Mountain West conference.
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We need players who're good enough to make it so that Aggie basketball can win against the top teams in the MW, regardless of where they come from. Utah doesn't produce many of those each year, so recruiting Utah shouldn't be a priority.
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My $0.02 I think the number of scholarships available in basketball make this less of a concern than football. Football has a much larger pool of players they have to recruit, with less available time per recruit. I think a basketball coach can come in and learn what is needed and how to address some of the culture and plan for the unknowns with a short learning curve (recruits coming home early or changing their plans).Madmartigan wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 10:55 amMost people seem to agree that in football we need a head coach that understands the mormon mission community dynamic/recruiting in Utah. Is this not the case for basketball? Do we not want a guy that inherently understands Utah? I'm not saying I know, but am curious on what people think of hiring an east coast guy/outsider.
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With the high number of transfers in the NCAA these days I would be very pleased with someone who could nab some of those guys. That is how the big boys in the MWC fill holes in their lineups. Musselman has been very successful with transfers.
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Jim Les should also be considered. Done a good job at UC Davis and made the Sweet Sixteen at Bradley.
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I've been high on Peery ever since he spoke at a stake priesthood meeting when we lived in Iowa. He had every person in that room ready to get to work, and I'm sure his enthusiasm would be contagious for the USU program. He's an up-and-coming coach who did well at PSU, leading them to the CIT in his first season. He also has experience as an assistant in the state.
I'm also intrigued by Fox. He knows how to recruit in the west, and he (and his poor chapstick) know how big of a factor the crowd can be at the Spectrum.
I'm also intrigued by Fox. He knows how to recruit in the west, and he (and his poor chapstick) know how big of a factor the crowd can be at the Spectrum.
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Otzelberger took over a program at South Dakota State that was already built into a winning program built by Scott Nagy. Nagy had the players already in place. Could Otzelberger build a program is the question. Go after Scott Nagy who build South Dakota State basketball.
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In no order for me:
Mark Fox
Tom Crean
Tommy Lloyd
Earl Watson
Ryan Miller
Mark Fox
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Actually you make a pretty good point. I still do like Otzelberger's youth and enthusiasm but Scott Nagy may be another candidate to consider, especially since he has Wright State back in the dance in only his second year there. He makes 500K at Wright State so if we could at least match that and offer a better conference (multi-bids) and environment, maybe he'd consider. We could also see him barefoot in the Spectrum.Huddleclubber wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 1:35 pmOtzelberger took over a program at South Dakota State that was already built into a winning program built by Scott Nagy. Nagy had the players already in place. Could Otzelberger build a program is the question. Go after Scott Nagy who build South Dakota State basketball.
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This is why I think we need to look hard at Richie Riley. He took a dumpster fire program in podunk city Louisiana at Nicholls State and brought in three all conference players leading them to the conference title in two seasons. Two seasons. And he garnered coach of the year honors. He's only 35 years old.Huddleclubber wrote: ↑March 12th, 2018, 1:35 pmOtzelberger took over a program at South Dakota State that was already built into a winning program built by Scott Nagy. Nagy had the players already in place. Could Otzelberger build a program is the question. Go after Scott Nagy who build South Dakota State basketball.
I'm very confident in believing that recruiting players to play in Thibodaux, LA for Nicholls State is harder than recruiting players to play in Logan, UT for Utah State. This guy should definitely be on the radar.
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Had a text exchange with a friend who knows Otzelberger VERY well (worked with him for a number of years at Iowa State). He thinks Otzelberger could be interested and would be great.
I also suggested tongue-in-cheek that perhaps Otzelberger could rescue Aggie legend Jay Goodman (and one of my all time favorites) from his realtor gig in Iowa City and bring him on as an assistant . . . .
I also suggested tongue-in-cheek that perhaps Otzelberger could rescue Aggie legend Jay Goodman (and one of my all time favorites) from his realtor gig in Iowa City and bring him on as an assistant . . . .
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Re: My Top 5 Coaching Candidates
I think it's a valid concern. When I was at USU I heard plenty of athletes talk about the downsides of the culture in Logan, UT. Logan can be very endearing people once they give it a chance, but from the outside looking in it can be hard for several kids.
I think Tommy Connor could do a great job with it because he has so much experience dealing with somewhat a similar issue at Utah because of the whole "Utah" stigma that exists.
I think Tommy Lloyd at Gonzaga is a great solution because he would bring in several international kids who wouldn't know any different and would probably love Logan.
I think Tom Crean would also do great because he has his coaching resume to fall back in and could get some high level kids to come to Logan to play for him. I'm not sure how true is part is but I also heard that Tom Crean is related to Matt Wells so I'll throw that in too.
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Re: My Top 5 Coaching Candidates
I have it from a source that is VERY close to the Ute basketball program that Tommy Connor doesn't want to be in Logan but doesn't rule out that USU could get him if they went after him hard (see: pay him a lot of money).
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Re: My Top 5 Coaching Candidates
By chance, is your name or do you have a son named Tom?swishh_15 wrote: ↑March 13th, 2018, 11:09 amI think it's a valid concern. When I was at USU I heard plenty of athletes talk about the downsides of the culture in Logan, UT. Logan can be very endearing people once they give it a chance, but from the outside looking in it can be hard for several kids.
I think Tommy Connor could do a great job with it because he has so much experience dealing with somewhat a similar issue at Utah because of the whole "Utah" stigma that exists.
I think Tommy Lloyd at Gonzaga is a great solution because he would bring in several international kids who wouldn't know any different and would probably love Logan.
I think Tom Crean would also do great because he has his coaching resume to fall back in and could get some high level kids to come to Logan to play for him. I'm not sure how true is part is but I also heard that Tom Crean is related to Matt Wells so I'll throw that in too.
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Re: My Top 5 Coaching Candidates
I don't want him. When GA left the U, he wanted to be in Logan. He sold the community and the university. Tommy Conner doesn't have that, and I don't want someone here who isn't invested.
Re: My Top 5 Coaching Candidates
AngusAg wrote: ↑March 13th, 2018, 2:53 pmBy chance, is your name or do you have a son named Tom?swishh_15 wrote: ↑March 13th, 2018, 11:09 amI think it's a valid concern. When I was at USU I heard plenty of athletes talk about the downsides of the culture in Logan, UT. Logan can be very endearing people once they give it a chance, but from the outside looking in it can be hard for several kids.
I think Tommy Connor could do a great job with it because he has so much experience dealing with somewhat a similar issue at Utah because of the whole "Utah" stigma that exists.
I think Tommy Lloyd at Gonzaga is a great solution because he would bring in several international kids who wouldn't know any different and would probably love Logan.
I think Tom Crean would also do great because he has his coaching resume to fall back in and could get some high level kids to come to Logan to play for him. I'm not sure how true is part is but I also heard that Tom Crean is related to Matt Wells so I'll throw that in too.
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Re: My Top 5 Coaching Candidates
They better not go after him his shenanigan’s last time.El Chapin wrote:I have it from a source that is VERY close to the Ute basketball program that Tommy Connor doesn't want to be in Logan but doesn't rule out that USU could get him if they went after him hard (see: pay him a lot of money).
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Re: My Top 5 Coaching Candidates
That looks like a PWI to me: posting while intoxicated. Drinking and posting don't mix.TheAKAggie wrote: ↑March 13th, 2018, 3:59 pmThey better not go after him his shenanigan’s last time.
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