Sabau ghosted KSL sports zone at 1:30

Real Life Aggie · Post by **Real Life Aggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:23 pm

I can imagine her office is going crazy with wheeling and dealing and figuring stuff out. While I'd love her to have a minute to get on a talk show, I'd much rather she were working through all this stuff to get us our coach. Something happened, and she's fixing the problem instead of getting on a radio show. That makes sense in my book.

BasketballAgg · Post by **BasketballAgg** » March 29th, 2024, 2:23 pm

She’s Busch League and if you can’t see that her time here at USU has not been good, I can’t help you.

shoresy · Post by **shoresy** » March 29th, 2024, 2:24 pm

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I don't disagree that she has a lot on her plate, but she is the CEO of a multimillion dollar dept. Have a minion call and say something, anything, we can't afford to alienate any Salt Lake media. Period. We struggle for press as is, blowing it two days in a row is NOT a good look.
This. There is a professional level of courtesy that needs to be shown. Even if it's your assistant canceling last minute.
Pretty much how I feel. Thing come up and things happen. She also has a whole staff of people who can communicate for her if those things happen.

Shoresy-Going in on the current AD. I'm shocked.

Is this an unfair criticism?

Real Life Aggie · Post by **Real Life Aggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:24 pm

aggieborn wrote: ↑
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ChicagoAggie wrote: ↑
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I take it back. There’s might not be intentional false leaks, she’s not out smarting everybody with some grand plan, I’m starting to think her whole coaching search she had 3 months to prep for is just a disaster.
Wow! Incredible deductive reasoning! Did you know that 1 + 1 = 3?

of course. Easiest math equation in the books

Right up there with 14 = 13. #usufansmath

ImportAggie · Post by **ImportAggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:25 pm

Good news is we should get to here her speak in about 5 minutes and hopefully get some answers! Until then I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt with everything on her plate

shoresy · Post by **shoresy** » March 29th, 2024, 2:28 pm

"We've been overwhelmed with the quality of candidates who have reached out about this position"

"I want to thank Danny for the hard work and the incredible season we had and wish him the best of luck at Washington"

"My phone has been ringing off the hook"

"We want to find a coach who wants to be here because this is a special place"

Any other guesses as to what we learn in this interview??

thrashsoundly · Post by **thrashsoundly** » March 29th, 2024, 2:28 pm

Sabau might want to announce the hire on the radio and the USU fax machine broke and they're having trouble getting a contract signed.

cval · Post by **cval** » March 29th, 2024, 2:29 pm

shoresy wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:28 pm
"We've been overwhelmed with the quality of candidates who have reached out about this position"

"I want to thank Danny for the hard work and the incredible season we had and wish him the best of luck at Washington"

"My phone has been ringing off the hook"

"We want to find a coach who wants to be here because this is a special place"

Any other guesses as to what we learn in this interview??

Wait… did they start early?????

3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:30 pm

If you're expecting anything groundbreaking, get ready to be disappointed.

Hoot · Post by **Hoot** » March 29th, 2024, 2:31 pm

shoresy wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:24 pm

bpd wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:20 pm

shoresy wrote: ↑
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Aggie702 wrote: ↑
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WasatchAggie wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:11 pm
I don't disagree that she has a lot on her plate, but she is the CEO of a multimillion dollar dept. Have a minion call and say something, anything, we can't afford to alienate any Salt Lake media. Period. We struggle for press as is, blowing it two days in a row is NOT a good look.
This. There is a professional level of courtesy that needs to be shown. Even if it's your assistant canceling last minute.
Pretty much how I feel. Thing come up and things happen. She also has a whole staff of people who can communicate for her if those things happen.

Shoresy-Going in on the current AD. I'm shocked.
Is this an unfair criticism?

I’d probably say the same things if my dad got passed up for the AD job.

BasketballAgg · Post by **BasketballAgg** » March 29th, 2024, 2:31 pm

Anyone have a link to the show ???

Madmartigan · Post by **Madmartigan** » March 29th, 2024, 2:32 pm

BasketballAgg wrote: ↑
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Anyone have a link to the show ???

https://tuner.bonneville.com/live/KZNS-FM

newhouse9 · Post by **newhouse9** » March 29th, 2024, 2:32 pm

Donman wrote:Maybe she's in an interview with a coach. In a discussion with an agent.

We also have the personal aspect of her son.

That's more important than going on the radio. Let's have some grace.

I hope her son is ok. That’s an awful thing.

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WAaggieFan · Post by **WAaggieFan** » March 29th, 2024, 2:35 pm

browntown wrote: ↑
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shoresy wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:15 pm

Aggie702 wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:13 pm

WasatchAggie wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:11 pm
I don't disagree that she has a lot on her plate, but she is the CEO of a multimillion dollar dept. Have a minion call and say something, anything, we can't afford to alienate any Salt Lake media. Period. We struggle for press as is, blowing it two days in a row is NOT a good look.
This. There is a professional level of courtesy that needs to be shown. Even if it's your assistant canceling last minute.
Pretty much how I feel. Thing come up and things happen. She also has a whole staff of people who can communicate for her if those things happen.
Honestly I don’t think anyone would be mad if she canceled today or pushed it back or anything, it’s the silent crickets that worried me. I think we all understand and guess that she is SUPER busy with a ton of stuff the past couple days, but a text or having an assistant communicate that they have to change time would be appreciated.

Unless an assistant leaked via text. In which case, silence makes complete sense in this game of thrones.

QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:37 pm

She's on now. Saying they're working on retaining the locker room and only one returning player had entered the portal. Said not everybody who went through the portal had a good experience doing it. Some players were surprised that Danny left. She met with the team and remaining coaches for 90 mins on Wednesday about what they want to happen.

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QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:38 pm

They're moving into the in person stage of interviews after doing the first round on zoom

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ImportAggie · Post by **ImportAggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:38 pm

I think she’s been reading the forums

AggiePharm · Post by **AggiePharm** » March 29th, 2024, 2:39 pm

She met with the team and "the coaching staff that's still in place". I wonder who that does/doesn't include.

BasketballAgg · Post by **BasketballAgg** » March 29th, 2024, 2:39 pm

QuackAttackAggie wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:38 pm
They're moving into the in person stage of interviews after doing the first round on zoom

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That is absolutely ridiculous that it took A WEEK to get to the in person interviews.

QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:39 pm

She says she's proactive and never wants to be caught flat footed. Says Danny succeeding is good for utah state.

Wants a coach that can play mwc style offense and defense then went on about how important defense is. I think that confirms she reads USUfans.

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BasketballAgg · Post by **BasketballAgg** » March 29th, 2024, 2:40 pm

Why the (I can't express myself without swearing) does diversity matter ??? I just want people who (I can't express myself without swearing) win, I don’t give care if they age green, yellow, or purple.

QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:40 pm

I may have misheard but I believe she just said the coaching staff diversity didn't match what was on the roster. I wonder if that's feedback from players.

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FromLItoLogan · Post by **FromLItoLogan** » March 29th, 2024, 2:41 pm

QuackAttackAggie wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:38 pm
They're moving into the in person stage of interviews after doing the first round on zoom

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Fire up the flight trackers!

AggiePharm · Post by **AggiePharm** » March 29th, 2024, 2:42 pm

Pillars in finding a new coach
1. MW style of offense and defense
2. Get to the tournament and not be an 8 seed
3. What student athletes need in a modern coach (roster preservation and community involvement) to sustain winning
4. Look at diversity and try to have a coaching staff that mirrors their roster makeup

QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:42 pm

Q: Who is helping you with the process?

A: I believe in concensus and a democratic process but this is a tight cricle. We have a committee, same one for men's and women's hire. We make sure the student athletes are well represented.

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SLB · Post by **SLB** » March 29th, 2024, 2:42 pm

QuackAttackAggie wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:40 pm
I may have misheard but I believe she just said the coaching staff diversity didn't match what was on the roster. I wonder if that's feedback from players.

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She said those exact words.

TrueAG · Post by **TrueAG** » March 29th, 2024, 2:43 pm

BasketballAgg wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:39 pm

QuackAttackAggie wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:38 pm
They're moving into the in person stage of interviews after doing the first round on zoom

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That is absolutely ridiculous that it took A WEEK to get to the in person interviews.

You should go back to sleep and try waking up on the other side of the bed...Chill

QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:44 pm

SLB wrote:
QuackAttackAggie wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:40 pm
I may have misheard but I believe she just said the coaching staff diversity didn't match what was on the roster. I wonder if that's feedback from players.

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She said those exact words.

If players are saying hey there's a bunch of white guys coaching and I don't feel like they get what we are going through and we want some people who have some shared experience growing up as a POC, then great. I'm fine with them looking to address that weakness on our staff. Especially since these coaches are mentors to students as much as X and O managers.

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TrueAG · Post by **TrueAG** » March 29th, 2024, 2:44 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:42 pm

QuackAttackAggie wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:40 pm
I may have misheard but I believe she just said the coaching staff diversity didn't match what was on the roster. I wonder if that's feedback from players.

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She said those exact words.

This upsets you? Why?

AggiePharm · Post by **AggiePharm** » March 29th, 2024, 2:44 pm

She mentioned how whether or not you use a search firm, the key is to do a lot of research. She didn't feel it necessary because of the vast pool of connections she has with other programs, coaches (college and NBA), AD's, etc. across the country.

QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:45 pm

Timeline: hoping early next week middle of the week to make announcements that make logan proud and carry the state media for a bit. Again emphasized they are trying to retain the roster.

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Roy McAvoy · Post by **Roy McAvoy** » March 29th, 2024, 2:46 pm

SLB wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:42 pm

QuackAttackAggie wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:40 pm
I may have misheard but I believe she just said the coaching staff diversity didn't match what was on the roster. I wonder if that's feedback from players.

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She said those exact words.

As she was listing out various factors they’re looking for in a coach she said one of those was a coach that had a diverse coaching staff to match the diversity of rosters in this sport, which we didn’t really have before.

I’m sure that is player feedback and is spot on and a good thing to do at usu.

QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:46 pm

Q: what can USU do to retain a coach long term?

A: non answer citing spectrum magic and finding somebody that can be rooted in the community.

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3rdGenAggie · Post by **3rdGenAggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:46 pm

Love that she specifically mentioned the importance of someone that can run Mountain West style offense and defense and to get better than an 8 seed.

QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » March 29th, 2024, 2:47 pm

Roy McAvoy wrote:
SLB wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:42 pm

QuackAttackAggie wrote: ↑
March 29th, 2024, 2:40 pm
I may have misheard but I believe she just said the coaching staff diversity didn't match what was on the roster. I wonder if that's feedback from players.

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She said those exact words.
As she was listing out various factors they’re looking for in a coach she said one of those was a coach that had a diverse coaching staff to match the diversity of rosters in this sport, which we didn’t really have before.

I’m sure that is player feedback and is spot on and a good thing to do at usu.

Agreed. Want talented kids from outside of utah to play at USU? Have coaches who have roots in those places with experiences that match who can go into those homes and lay out here is what I do and why I can understand you and help you.

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