Elkaggie wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 1:46 pm

I would take Hill over this guy in a heartbeat

Honest question, what about Hill gives you confidence he will be successful as a head coach? He has been a career assistant. Obviously you never know until he is a head coach but i would like to see Hill be a head coach before giving him the reins. Did Hill every put in for the MSU job last season after Sprinkle left that seems like it would have been a good starting point for him.

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 1:59 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 1:47 pm

Tetonkatest wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 1:30 pm

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

Counterpoint -- maybe he wants to go somewhere with the resources to win to actually accomplish something of real note in his career and will be highly motivated upon arrival.

Maybe? How would we know? If he told us that, should we trust him? IMO, It's too risky.

I think the only risk is can he win some conference tournaments and maybe can he recruit to the west. He has proven he can win regular season tournaments. He has coached 22 years and won 409 games for an average of 18.5 wins per season with 10 of those seasons above 20 wins. It seems like his floor is going to be in the 20 win mark. By the way i am not sold on this guy and would prefer Simon or the EWU guy over his but would take him over hiring Hill as i have no idea what the floor is for Hill.

What is Bryce Drew at GCU making?

Yossarian wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 2:35 pm

What is Bryce Drew at GCU making?

3.2 mil, we ain’t touching him.

FootballAgg wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 2:42 pm

Yossarian wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 2:35 pm

What is Bryce Drew at GCU making?

3.2 mil, we ain’t touching him.

Holy crap in WAC?? That school must have more money than they know what to do with.

Elkaggie wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 2:44 pm

FootballAgg wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 2:42 pm

Yossarian wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 2:35 pm

What is Bryce Drew at GCU making?

3.2 mil, we ain’t touching him.

Holy crap in WAC?? That school must have more money than they know what to do with.

No football and is a diploma factory. They have money to spare.

Why is everyone so mad about Todd? Because he has won... a lot. But, but ... he didn't win in a crapshoot of a tournament.

I don't get it.

bpd wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 3:01 pm

Why is everyone so mad about Todd? Because he has won... a lot. But, but ... he didn't win in a crapshoot of a tournament.

I don't get it.

Tod or Todd man. You gotta be more clear on this.

I do not want this guy

bpd wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 3:01 pm

Why is everyone so mad about Todd? Because he has won... a lot. But, but ... he didn't win in a crapshoot of a tournament.

I don't get it.

So is it Tod or Todd? Either way I'm down with it! I know you know -- tell us!

bpd wrote:Why is everyone so mad about Todd? Because he has won... a lot. But, but ... he didn't win in a crapshoot of a tournament.

I don't get it.

You answered your own question.

And, he doesn’t have any connections to Utah and would be more likely to leave than Simon would.

Hope that helps.


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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 teams in his conference on a neutral floor. How many times did Stew lose in the BWCT?

That said, if Simon wants the job, I hope Sabau at least interviewed him. A quick Google search says that Simon used be an assistant at Findlay Prep and was also an assistant under Dave Rice at UNLV, when they were consistently signing top 10 recruiting classes. Those are recruiting connections that USU has not had, well, ever. I don't know if he managed to ever sign any blue chip players at SUU or Bowling Green. But I like the idea of a coach with strong ties to Findlay Prep coaching in what will soon be the top conference in the West.

Kowalczyk has some really interesting players that could follow him here:

https://utrockets.com/news/2024/3/13/me ... onors.aspx

Simon just doesn’t. With our current shelf life of coaches, can you blame me for being more worried about the players they could bring?

https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2 ... 0240323112

This does not sound like a guy looking for a retirement spot. This sounds like a guy desperate to break through.

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 8:05 pm

https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2 ... 0240323112

This does not sound like a guy looking for a retirement spot. This sounds like a guy desperate to break through.

Can’t get past the pay wall - what’s the summary? Because that’s my biggest concern, age and comfort ability with “one last job”

ImportAggie wrote:

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 8:05 pm

https://www.toledoblade.com/sports/ut/2 ... 0240323112

This does not sound like a guy looking for a retirement spot. This sounds like a guy desperate to break through.

Can’t get past the pay wall - what’s the summary? Because that’s my biggest concern, age and comfort ability with “one last job”

You can get around any paywall with archive.is https://archive.is/2024.03.24-140557/ht ... 0240323112


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Todd has a son named Race (class of 2026) that is considered one of the top recruits in Ohio. He averaged 15 ppg as a sophomore this year.

He seems like our best bet for stability. And we need stability. This instability is clearly making it hard for NIL.

Also for the comments about age Brian Dutcher is 64 we may all hate him but he has done a great job at sdsu so age isn’t always a factor.

His son is 6'6 and currently has four D1 offers. He might be looking for a good gig for both he and his son. If so, he is likely going to work his (I can't express myself without swearing) off for at least the next 6 to 7 years.

StanfordAggie wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 4:19 pm

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 teams in his conference on a neutral floor. How many times did Stew lose in the BWCT?

That said, if Simon wants the job, I hope Sabau at least interviewed him. A quick Google search says that Simon used be an assistant at Findlay Prep and was also an assistant under Dave Rice at UNLV, when they were consistently signing top 10 recruiting classes. Those are recruiting connections that USU has not had, well, ever. I don't know if he managed to ever sign any blue chip players at SUU or Bowling Green. But I like the idea of a coach with strong ties to Findlay Prep coaching in what will soon be the top conference in the West.

Might not be a bad idea to also interview Dave Rice.
He is a good coach. Had an unfair gig at UNLV

AggieFanNate wrote:Also for the comments about age Brian Dutcher is 64 we may all hate him but he has done a great job at sdsu so age isn’t always a factor.

Nobody hates Dutcher. He’s as classy as they come.


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Tetonkatest wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 8:52 pm

StanfordAggie wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 4:19 pm

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 teams in his conference on a neutral floor. How many times did Stew lose in the BWCT?

That said, if Simon wants the job, I hope Sabau at least interviewed him. A quick Google search says that Simon used be an assistant at Findlay Prep and was also an assistant under Dave Rice at UNLV, when they were consistently signing top 10 recruiting classes. Those are recruiting connections that USU has not had, well, ever. I don't know if he managed to ever sign any blue chip players at SUU or Bowling Green. But I like the idea of a coach with strong ties to Findlay Prep coaching in what will soon be the top conference in the West.

Might not be a bad idea to also interview Dave Rice.
He is a good coach. Had an unfair gig at UNLV

He's a great guy but got plenty of leeway at unlv. Couldn't win with nba level players. He's a great sidekick but not the main piece.

JonnyCienPesos wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 8:53 pm

AggieFanNate wrote:Also for the comments about age Brian Dutcher is 64 we may all hate him but he has done a great job at sdsu so age isn’t always a factor.

Nobody hates Dutcher. He’s as classy as they come.


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Ok I’ll accept that. Then it’s just sdsu that I hate

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 8:47 pm

His son is 6'6 and currently has four D1 offers. He might be looking for a good gig for both he and his son. If so, he is likely going to work his (I can't express myself without swearing) off for at least the next 6 to 7 years.

Wow impressive find my friend.

Offers include Irvine, Bradley and Toledo

slcagg wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 9:03 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 8:47 pm

His son is 6'6 and currently has four D1 offers. He might be looking for a good gig for both he and his son. If so, he is likely going to work his (I can't express myself without swearing) off for at least the next 6 to 7 years.

Wow impressive stocking my friend.

Offers include Irvine, Bradley and Toledo

And Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 9:11 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 9:03 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 8:47 pm

His son is 6'6 and currently has four D1 offers. He might be looking for a good gig for both he and his son. If so, he is likely going to work his (I can't express myself without swearing) off for at least the next 6 to 7 years.

Wow impressive stocking my friend.

Offers include Irvine, Bradley and Toledo

And Green Bay, Wisconsin.

How are you so smart. Someday I want to be more like you

And Florida

And hoot

Aggie702 wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 8:55 pm

Tetonkatest wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 8:52 pm

StanfordAggie wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 4:19 pm

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 teams in his conference on a neutral floor. How many times did Stew lose in the BWCT?

That said, if Simon wants the job, I hope Sabau at least interviewed him. A quick Google search says that Simon used be an assistant at Findlay Prep and was also an assistant under Dave Rice at UNLV, when they were consistently signing top 10 recruiting classes. Those are recruiting connections that USU has not had, well, ever. I don't know if he managed to ever sign any blue chip players at SUU or Bowling Green. But I like the idea of a coach with strong ties to Findlay Prep coaching in what will soon be the top conference in the West.

Might not be a bad idea to also interview Dave Rice.
He is a good coach. Had an unfair gig at UNLV

He's a great guy but got plenty of leeway at unlv. Couldn't win with nba level players. He's a great sidekick but not the main piece.

Well, he finished 3rd in the Conference 3 times, and had 2 NCAA tourney appearances in 4 years.

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
UNLV Runnin' Rebels (Mountain West Conference) (2011–2016)
2011–12 UNLV 26–9 9–5 3rd NCAA Division I Round of 64
2012–13 UNLV 25–10 10–6 3rd NCAA Division I Round of 64
2013–14 UNLV 20–13 10–8 T–3rd
2014–15 UNLV 18–15 8–10 7th
2015–16 UNLV 9–7* 0–3*
UNLV: 98–54 (.645) 37–32 (.536)
*resigned on January 10, 2016

Total: 98–54 (.645)


He only got 4 full seasons, and the fans were coming after him with pitch forks if I recall.

The NBA talent were his recruits.

slcagg wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 9:12 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 9:11 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 9:03 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 8:47 pm

His son is 6'6 and currently has four D1 offers. He might be looking for a good gig for both he and his son. If so, he is likely going to work his (I can't express myself without swearing) off for at least the next 6 to 7 years.

Wow impressive stocking my friend.

Offers include Irvine, Bradley and Toledo

And Green Bay, Wisconsin.

How are you so smart. Someday I want to be more like you

And Florida

And hoot

The impressive stocking that I wear gives me special powers. Hooter's, I mean @Hoot 's girlfriend, Crow, gave it to me.

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 9:15 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 9:12 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 9:11 pm

slcagg wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 9:03 pm

Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 8:47 pm

His son is 6'6 and currently has four D1 offers. He might be looking for a good gig for both he and his son. If so, he is likely going to work his (I can't express myself without swearing) off for at least the next 6 to 7 years.

Wow impressive stocking my friend.

Offers include Irvine, Bradley and Toledo

And Green Bay, Wisconsin.

How are you so smart. Someday I want to be more like you

And Florida

And hoot

The impressive stocking that I wear gives me special powers. Hooter's, I mean @Hoot 's girlfriend, Crow, gave it to me.

I can only imagine the special powers put into that stocking.

Tetonkatest wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 9:13 pm

Aggie702 wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 8:55 pm

Tetonkatest wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 8:52 pm

StanfordAggie wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 4:19 pm

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 teams in his conference on a neutral floor. How many times did Stew lose in the BWCT?

That said, if Simon wants the job, I hope Sabau at least interviewed him. A quick Google search says that Simon used be an assistant at Findlay Prep and was also an assistant under Dave Rice at UNLV, when they were consistently signing top 10 recruiting classes. Those are recruiting connections that USU has not had, well, ever. I don't know if he managed to ever sign any blue chip players at SUU or Bowling Green. But I like the idea of a coach with strong ties to Findlay Prep coaching in what will soon be the top conference in the West.

Might not be a bad idea to also interview Dave Rice.
He is a good coach. Had an unfair gig at UNLV

He's a great guy but got plenty of leeway at unlv. Couldn't win with nba level players. He's a great sidekick but not the main piece.

Well, he finished 3rd in the Conference 3 times, and had 2 NCAA tourney appearances in 4 years.

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
UNLV Runnin' Rebels (Mountain West Conference) (2011–2016)
2011–12 UNLV 26–9 9–5 3rd NCAA Division I Round of 64
2012–13 UNLV 25–10 10–6 3rd NCAA Division I Round of 64
2013–14 UNLV 20–13 10–8 T–3rd
2014–15 UNLV 18–15 8–10 7th
2015–16 UNLV 9–7* 0–3*
UNLV: 98–54 (.645) 37–32 (.536)
*resigned on January 10, 2016

Total: 98–54 (.645)


He only got 4 full seasons, and the fans were coming after him with pitch forks if I recall.

The NBA talent were his recruits.

I'm surprised that Dave Rice hasn't landed another job simply due to his recruiting connections. He signed top 10 classes consistently during his time at UNLV. But he couldn't win despite all the NBA talent on his roster. I don't want Rice as a head coach, but if he still has his recruiting contacts, he would not be a horrible assistant.

I’m coming around on this guy if he can bring some of his better players with. Combine them with Johnson, Templin, Grant, maybe another couple guys stay and then a couple more transfers and we could have something going

MetsJetsAggies wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 10:50 pm

I’m coming around on this guy if he can bring some of his better players with. Combine them with Johnson, Templin, Grant, maybe another couple guys stay and then a couple more transfers and we could have something going

Would prefer to combine them with Great, Josh, Mason, Max A., Ian, and Isaac.

Would settle for Isaac, Mason, Josh, and Javon.

Would be pretty bummed if it was a full on rebuild and we have a “zero returning points” scenario again. Just get Isaac and one or two other rotation guys to stay and we’d be in business with Kowalczyk.

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 11:13 pm

MetsJetsAggies wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 10:50 pm

I’m coming around on this guy if he can bring some of his better players with. Combine them with Johnson, Templin, Grant, maybe another couple guys stay and then a couple more transfers and we could have something going

Would prefer to combine them with Great, Josh, Mason, Max A., Ian, and Isaac.

Would settle for Isaac, Mason, Josh, and Javon.

Would be pretty bummed if it was a full on rebuild and we have a “zero returning points” scenario again.

But just imagine if we get to hear that we have "zero returning points" on every single game broadcast for the second year in a row! I'm sure none of us got tired of hearing that by the end of the year!

ToastedFlakes52 wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 11:16 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 11:13 pm

MetsJetsAggies wrote: ↑

March 25th, 2024, 10:50 pm

I’m coming around on this guy if he can bring some of his better players with. Combine them with Johnson, Templin, Grant, maybe another couple guys stay and then a couple more transfers and we could have something going

Would prefer to combine them with Great, Josh, Mason, Max A., Ian, and Isaac.

Would settle for Isaac, Mason, Josh, and Javon.

Would be pretty bummed if it was a full on rebuild and we have a “zero returning points” scenario again.

But just imagine if we get to hear that we have "zero returning points" on every single game broadcast for the second year in a row! I'm sure none of us got tired of hearing that by the end of the year!

Rollie was a quarterback
Tallest team in ncaa
No returning points from last year.

Bonus: falslev was a state champ mvp in both football and basketball in Utah.

Lmao what will we get next year