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Who should be our next head coach!
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Leaving Tunka off this poll is a major oversight
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Tunka died in a tragic sky diving accident last November. At least he went doing something he loved. But it's pretty insensitive to keep bringing him up as an option.
Time to put the Tunka rumors to rest.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Here is the obituary for those who missed it.LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 11:38 amTunka died in a tragic sky diving accident last November. At least he went doing something he loved. But it's pretty insensitive to keep bringing him up as an option.
Time to put the Tunka rumors to rest.
Tunka Tolleson, a mysterious figure in the realm of college basketball coaching, met an untimely demise in a skydiving accident on November 13. He was a man of enigma, leaving behind no surviving family members to mourn his passing, and his past remains shrouded in mystery, with his preceding family members unknown. He was 48 years old.
Tolleson's journey in basketball began early, eventually propelling him to become a notable figure in coaching circles. Renowned for his strategic acumen and steadfast dedication, he was often speculated to fill coaching vacancies at esteemed institutions like Utah State University. Despite the speculation, he never tied himself to any particular program, opting to maintain his independence and pursue his passion for the game on his terms.
Off the court, Tolleson remained an enigmatic figure, with few glimpses into his personal life. Yet, those who encountered him spoke of his warmth and his profound impact on the sport and its players.
Tolleson's passing leaves behind questions and a void in the basketball community, yet his legacy endures through the lives he touched and the influence he wielded.
As a man of mystery, his departure leaves behind no surviving relatives to mourn him. Funeral arrangements remain undisclosed. In honor of his memory, those touched by his presence are encouraged to reflect on his impact on the game he loved. Tunka Tolleson may remain a mystery, but his influence on the world of basketball will be remembered for years to come.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
I say USU goes all out and searches for an older coach who wants to stick around and build something. Maybe a recently fired coach?
Jerry Stackhouse would be a home run hire IMO
Or Rob Lanier would've been a great option but Rice just took him on.
Michael Boynton struggled at OK St but look here, he coached in the toughest conference and put together a couple of solid seasons.hes young so may use USU as a stepping stone but who knows.
Jerry Stackhouse would be a home run hire IMO
Or Rob Lanier would've been a great option but Rice just took him on.
Michael Boynton struggled at OK St but look here, he coached in the toughest conference and put together a couple of solid seasons.hes young so may use USU as a stepping stone but who knows.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Why would we not follow the same pattern as Smith, Odom, and Sprinkle ?sethpackfan09 wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 11:47 amI say USU goes all out and searches for an older coach who wants to stick around and build something. Maybe a recently fired coach?
Jerry Stackhouse would be a home run hire IMO
Or Rob Lanier would've been a great option but Rice just took him on.
Michael Boynton struggled at OK St but look here, he coached in the toughest conference and put together a couple of solid seasons.hes young so may use USU as a stepping stone but who knows.
Look, yes they left, but we got 4 NCAA tournament appearances, 2 MW Tournament championships, 1 MW Regular Season championship, and an NCAA tournament win out of them.
If we have to hire a new coach every year or every two years, is it really that bad of a problem to have ???
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
You can add Larry and Stew to that list, as well. That pattern has been successful for 30 years. We failed when we didn't stick to the pattern.FootballAgg wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 11:52 amWhy would we not follow the same pattern as Smith, Odom, and Sprinkle ?sethpackfan09 wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 11:47 amI say USU goes all out and searches for an older coach who wants to stick around and build something. Maybe a recently fired coach?
Jerry Stackhouse would be a home run hire IMO
Or Rob Lanier would've been a great option but Rice just took him on.
Michael Boynton struggled at OK St but look here, he coached in the toughest conference and put together a couple of solid seasons.hes young so may use USU as a stepping stone but who knows.
Look, yes they left, but we got 4 NCAA tournament appearances, 2 MW Tournament championships, 1 MW Regular Season championship, and an NCAA tournament win out of them.
If we have to hire a new coach every year or every two years, is it really that bad of a problem to have ???
Does Tod fall into that pattern?
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
It was a tough decision choosing between Simon and other, but I chose Simon.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
You're thinking of Tunka Tollison Sr.LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 11:45 amHere is the obituary for those who missed it.LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 11:38 amTunka died in a tragic sky diving accident last November. At least he went doing something he loved. But it's pretty insensitive to keep bringing him up as an option.
Time to put the Tunka rumors to rest.
Tunka Tolleson, a mysterious figure in the realm of college basketball coaching, met an untimely demise in a skydiving accident on November 13. He was a man of enigma, leaving behind no surviving family members to mourn his passing, and his past remains shrouded in mystery, with his preceding family members unknown. He was 48 years old.
Tolleson's journey in basketball began early, eventually propelling him to become a notable figure in coaching circles. Renowned for his strategic acumen and steadfast dedication, he was often speculated to fill coaching vacancies at esteemed institutions like Utah State University. Despite the speculation, he never tied himself to any particular program, opting to maintain his independence and pursue his passion for the game on his terms.
Off the court, Tolleson remained an enigmatic figure, with few glimpses into his personal life. Yet, those who encountered him spoke of his warmth and his profound impact on the sport and its players.
Tolleson's passing leaves behind questions and a void in the basketball community, yet his legacy endures through the lives he touched and the influence he wielded.
As a man of mystery, his departure leaves behind no surviving relatives to mourn him. Funeral arrangements remain undisclosed. In honor of his memory, those touched by his presence are encouraged to reflect on his impact on the game he loved. Tunka Tolleson may remain a mystery, but his influence on the world of basketball will be remembered for years to come.
I want Tunka Tollison Jr.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Read the obituary. He is not survived by any family members... may he rest in peace.shoresy wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 12:06 pmYou're thinking of Tunka Tollison Sr.LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 11:45 amHere is the obituary for those who missed it.LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 11:38 amTunka died in a tragic sky diving accident last November. At least he went doing something he loved. But it's pretty insensitive to keep bringing him up as an option.
Time to put the Tunka rumors to rest.
Tunka Tolleson, a mysterious figure in the realm of college basketball coaching, met an untimely demise in a skydiving accident on November 13. He was a man of enigma, leaving behind no surviving family members to mourn his passing, and his past remains shrouded in mystery, with his preceding family members unknown. He was 48 years old.
Tolleson's journey in basketball began early, eventually propelling him to become a notable figure in coaching circles. Renowned for his strategic acumen and steadfast dedication, he was often speculated to fill coaching vacancies at esteemed institutions like Utah State University. Despite the speculation, he never tied himself to any particular program, opting to maintain his independence and pursue his passion for the game on his terms.
Off the court, Tolleson remained an enigmatic figure, with few glimpses into his personal life. Yet, those who encountered him spoke of his warmth and his profound impact on the sport and its players.
Tolleson's passing leaves behind questions and a void in the basketball community, yet his legacy endures through the lives he touched and the influence he wielded.
As a man of mystery, his departure leaves behind no surviving relatives to mourn him. Funeral arrangements remain undisclosed. In honor of his memory, those touched by his presence are encouraged to reflect on his impact on the game he loved. Tunka Tolleson may remain a mystery, but his influence on the world of basketball will be remembered for years to come.
I want Tunka Tollison Jr.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Just curious, but does anyone know why Tod, not Todd, withdrew his name from considering the job last year.
According to a June 2023 news article from the Toledo Blade:
https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/ ... 0230614123
Maybe he knew he wasn't going to get it and pulled it at the last minute? Leverage?
According to a June 2023 news article from the Toledo Blade:
This is interesting because John (not Josh) Hartwell left in 2022. Maybe they meant Josh (aka., Jerry) Bovee?This is the second time this offseason that Kowalczyk’s name has been closely linked with another head coaching job. In April, he pulled his name out of consideration at Utah State, where he was reportedly high on the list of athletic director Josh Hartwell.
https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/ ... 0230614123
Maybe he knew he wasn't going to get it and pulled it at the last minute? Leverage?
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
I am pretty sure that his name is actuallly spelled Tuttle.LarryTheAggie wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 11:45 am
Here is the obituary for those who missed it.
Tunka Tolleson, a mysterious figure in the realm of college basketball coaching, met an untimely demise in a skydiving accident on November 13. He was a man of enigma, leaving behind no surviving family members to mourn his passing, and his past remains shrouded in mystery, with his preceding family members unknown. He was 48 years old.
Tolleson's journey in basketball began early, eventually propelling him to become a notable figure in coaching circles. Renowned for his strategic acumen and steadfast dedication, he was often speculated to fill coaching vacancies at esteemed institutions like Utah State University. Despite the speculation, he never tied himself to any particular program, opting to maintain his independence and pursue his passion for the game on his terms.
Off the court, Tolleson remained an enigmatic figure, with few glimpses into his personal life. Yet, those who encountered him spoke of his warmth and his profound impact on the sport and its players.
Tolleson's passing leaves behind questions and a void in the basketball community, yet his legacy endures through the lives he touched and the influence he wielded.
As a man of mystery, his departure leaves behind no surviving relatives to mourn him. Funeral arrangements remain undisclosed. In honor of his memory, those touched by his presence are encouraged to reflect on his impact on the game he loved. Tunka Tolleson may remain a mystery, but his influence on the world of basketball will be remembered for years to come.
Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Having watched a lot of SUU games under Simons watch, I don't know if he is our answer. His teams were not great at rebounding and defense was at times non-existent. He does run and gun and his teams were fun to watch because they could shoot the three. He is from the midwest so i doubt he would come west again.
What about Grand Canyons coach? His teams have been very successful.
What about Grand Canyons coach? His teams have been very successful.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
My first thought was that he flirted with USU to get a raise at Toledo. I'm worried that might be what he is doing again.Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 12:13 pmJust curious, but does anyone know why Tod, not Todd, withdrew his name from considering the job last year.
According to a June 2023 news article from the Toledo Blade:
This is interesting because John (not Josh) Hartwell left in 2022. Maybe they meant Josh (aka., Jerry) Bovee?This is the second time this offseason that Kowalczyk’s name has been closely linked with another head coaching job. In April, he pulled his name out of consideration at Utah State, where he was reportedly high on the list of athletic director Josh Hartwell.
https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/ ... 0230614123
Maybe he knew he wasn't going to get it and pulled it at the last minute? Leverage?
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Can't afford GCUs coach.bucky wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 1:53 pmHaving watched a lot of SUU games under Simons watch, I don't know if he is our answer. His teams were not great at rebounding and defense was at times non-existent. He does run and gun and his teams were fun to watch because they could shoot the three. He is from the midwest so i doubt he would come west again.
What about Grand Canyons coach? His teams have been very successful.
I'll be ok with Simon, but not a fan of his teams at SUU either or the ridiculous underachieving that went on at UNLV when he was there.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Or he knew the job was Sprinkle's and didn't want the rejection,StanfordAggie wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 2:05 pmMy first thought was that he flirted with USU to get a raise at Toledo. I'm worried that might be what he is doing again.Aggie in Boise wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 12:13 pmJust curious, but does anyone know why Tod, not Todd, withdrew his name from considering the job last year.
According to a June 2023 news article from the Toledo Blade:
This is interesting because John (not Josh) Hartwell left in 2022. Maybe they meant Josh (aka., Jerry) Bovee?This is the second time this offseason that Kowalczyk’s name has been closely linked with another head coaching job. In April, he pulled his name out of consideration at Utah State, where he was reportedly high on the list of athletic director Josh Hartwell.
https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/ ... 0230614123
Maybe he knew he wasn't going to get it and pulled it at the last minute? Leverage?
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
None of the above. If it is anything like the previous searches, we probably don't even know his name yet.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
All signs point to Chico.
Major omission from the poll.
Major omission from the poll.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Sounds like Sprinkle's team at USU, except Simon's teams could shoot the 3. Sign me up.bucky wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 1:53 pmHaving watched a lot of SUU games under Simons watch, I don't know if he is our answer. His teams were not great at rebounding and defense was at times non-existent. He does run and gun and his teams were fun to watch because they could shoot the three. He is from the midwest so i doubt he would come west again.
What about Grand Canyons coach? His teams have been very successful.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Is Chris Mack out of our league? He supposedly wants to coach again. He's not really from this part of the country but if he wants to launch back in? Perhaps he could land a bigger gig but the open P4 jobs are all but filled now.
Re: Who should be our next head coach!
That's an interesting idea. Chris Mack is a really good coach, though I know nothing of him personally or his desire to coach again.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
I'd be excited about Chris Mack. He had crazy success at Xavier before things fell apart a bit at Louisville.
I'd want him to have some strong assistants with western ties (like Andy Hill), but he could be good if he were interested.
I'd want him to have some strong assistants with western ties (like Andy Hill), but he could be good if he were interested.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
He's making $1.5M at Grand Canyon and on the hot seat every season. Not sure why people keep saying he makes $3M.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Maybe he would want to work for a real University in a real conference.ProvoAggie wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 4:51 pmHe's making $1.5M at Grand Canyon and on the hot seat every season. Not sure why people keep saying he makes $3M.
Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Getting the right coach is an important, but we're a winning program and the next coach will win too. Sabau/Bovee will hire a good coach, but we won't retain a good coach and he won't be a great coach and win unless we can have a healthy NIL to retain and recruit players.FootballAgg wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 11:52 amWhy would we not follow the same pattern as Smith, Odom, and Sprinkle ?sethpackfan09 wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 11:47 amI say USU goes all out and searches for an older coach who wants to stick around and build something. Maybe a recently fired coach?
Jerry Stackhouse would be a home run hire IMO
Or Rob Lanier would've been a great option but Rice just took him on.
Michael Boynton struggled at OK St but look here, he coached in the toughest conference and put together a couple of solid seasons.hes young so may use USU as a stepping stone but who knows.
Look, yes they left, but we got 4 NCAA tournament appearances, 2 MW Tournament championships, 1 MW Regular Season championship, and an NCAA tournament win out of them.
If we have to hire a new coach every year or every two years, is it really that bad of a problem to have ???
Eric Laub made it clear in the article below that we need at least $500k in our collective to put together a good starting roster in the MWC. It may even need to be more for a full roster. We are so focused on all of these coaches, but we need to get this NIL figured out or we will be at the bottom half of the MWC as we move forward.
We need a coach who understands NIL and can work with our collective and Sabau to allocate funds and/or raise money to pay these players. It sucks, but it's the new reality. We are WAY behind BYU, Utah, UVU and even Weber State.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
He does want to get back into coaching, but it has to be the right place.
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports ... 560046007/
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Not sure why the hard on for Simon. His record is not fantastic. TK has much more success on his resume. I sort of get SUU but overall just, whatever.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
All of the outside options this offseason seem far more "blah" than Sprinkle did last year, and none of them aside from Kowalczyk have an attractive group of players to bring with. Just being honest! That's why hiring Hill or even Haslem would be acceptable to me and may be the option I most prefer if he can retain players.
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Re: Who should be our next head coach!
Get Will Wade.ineptimusprime wrote: ↑March 27th, 2024, 6:12 pmAll of the outside options this offseason seem far more "blah" than Sprinkle did last year, and none of them aside from Kowalczyk have an attractive group of players to bring with. Just being honest! That's why hiring Hill or even Haslem would be acceptable to me and may be the option I most prefer if he can retain players.