TJ Going to UNLV?

[goon]

Re: TJ Going to UNLV?

It ended after the season ended. Promotion was only through the BBall season.

I had the bacon cheese otzelburger. Was pretty good.

[UWMandSDSU]

Re: TJ Going to UNLV?

The real question is what happens to THE otzelburger?

It ended after the season ended. Promotion was only through the BBall season.

[MontanaRabbit]

Re: TJ Going to UNLV?

The real question is what happens to THE otzelburger?

[da_coach]

Re: TJ Going to UNLV?

https://twitter.com/JeffWaddilove/st...20625805611008

[goon]

Re: TJ Going to UNLV?

I disagree here. That is still 400k to live in Brookings, SD. You can live pretty large on that. Coach gets to have the Summit league tourney is his back yard every year, with one if not the best fan base in the conference. Not to mention the upgrades coming to Frost in the coming years. I think its a pretty lucrative job for a guy like Miles.

Miles has money in the bank after coaching at CSU and Neb, 300-400k from SDSU would be worth it. Not exactly the same but Miles I understand will get the buyout from his contract. Like when Bo left Neb he got a big buyout so going to a smaller school didn't hurt as much. Plus Miles might need some time to prove he can run a program and if could keep SDSU as a winner he would get a pay day with another power5 school soon enough.

[da_coach]

Re: TJ Going to UNLV?

https://twitter.com/jonrothstein/sta...859277829?s=21

Primary candidate per CBS Sports insider. I’d say he’s gone unless something drastic happens.

I agree with this. Like I said earlier, I don't think Zim would know about it, unless they were in negotiations.

I like Coach Otz, have met him a few times, and I appreciate him. However, if he goes, I can handle it... but I'm worried about keeping players and recruits.

[Grizzled_Jack]

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https://twitter.com/jonrothstein/sta...859277829?s=21

Primary candidate per CBS Sports insider. I’d say he’s gone unless something drastic happens.

Doesn't look like the fan base is awaiting him with open arms.

[Grizzled_Jack]

Re: TJ Going to UNLV?

https://www.nwmissourinews.com/sport...b77576715.html

Here's a piece on McCullom. I'm getting warmed up to this guy. According to the D2 board, his assistant is moving to UMKC. Wasn't clear if was assistant or head coach. They had a piece on HC Kareem Richardson getting canned on the 'Roo's site, but nothing about a replacement. I think Kareem had assistant coaching experience at Louisville, right?

So-- For $350K you can get an assistant, like TJ who will have a learning curve and if successful will be off for greener pastures. Or a canned P5 head will be wondering how to get buy on scraps, or a D2 coach who will be happy for the raise. Plus this guy's from Storm Lake and might appreciate the short drive to see geezer relatives.

For the record, Tim Miles has the family connection and might be quite happy to come back home. Think he's a class guy and his ability to drive NDSU nuts would make him my first choice, but McCullom's close.

[sdsurabbit]

Re: TJ Going to UNLV?

https://twitter.com/jonrothstein/sta...859277829?s=21

Primary candidate per CBS Sports insider. I’d say he’s gone unless something drastic happens.

[Sodakbull]

Re: TJ Going to UNLV?

So this went from a rumor to TJ is gone? slow down.

I agree, a move for him to UNLV would be about as big a change culturally as you could get. Unless someone within his family was unhappy, I will believe this when I see it.

[jacksstudent]

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No kidding. What a shock.

Your right I’ll say 10 years.

[thumper_76]

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Well..it isn't rocket science to think that the team will not be as good as when they had the greatest men's player in school history.

No kidding. What a shock.

[JacksFTW]

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So this went from a rumor to TJ is gone? slow down.

[Kemo]

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Ummm I’m saying if everyone stays this will be the worst team we’ve had in 5 years.

Well, I'm saying if everyone stays, we'll win the Summit League next year. You can bookmark this quote if you'd like.

[Kemo]

Re: TJ Going to UNLV?

You're right. He usually goes eight or nine deep at Lindenwood, just because they're inept and it's a thirty or forty point blowout.

BTW-- If you put them in a Massey Ratings matchup with SDSU (and I realize cross division matchups are always suspect), they win 70% of matchups at a neutral court. Average score 79-73. Not overly athletic compared to Memphis or even SDSU (I only saw Memphis, Omaha and WIU this year), but extremely well coached. Spend about fifteen minutes during warmups without taking a shot-just running complex weaves. Saw St. Cloud State do that in the late fifties at Huron College and they won a holiday tournament with hideously low scoring games, like 1935 low scoring. This is not that retro. Their earlier teams were built around Justin Pitts who was a sawed off little guard, like Brandon Key but a lot better. Anyway-- doubt if he'd make any short list and doubt if he can d1 recruit, but he can coach and getting to the elite eight undefeated is pretty good, even for D2.

And it's easier to get someone making $130K (estimate, don't know) happy with $375K than someone making $1.4 million.

Saw the Bearcats play twice this year and I agree, they are very well coached. No clue if McCullom would be a good fit or not, but if Justin Sell felt he was the right candidate, I wouldn't be opposed to the hire.

That said, the cart is rolling down the hill without the horse at this point. We still have a coach as of now.