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  • 98Jackfarmer
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    Originally posted by bigticket1 View Post

    The Star Trib published an article last week showing that the Gophers are lagging behind the rest of the B1G in hiring coaches of color. Dennis Gates from Cleveland State seems to be one of the front runners that would meet that criteria.
    To hire a person because of a “color’ quota is absurd. Hire the best fit, even if he/she is green

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  • 98Jackfarmer
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    Originally posted by bigticket1 View Post

    The Star Trib published an article last week showing that the Gophers are lagging behind the rest of the B1G in hiring coaches of color. Dennis Gates from Cleveland State seems to be one of the front runners that would meet that criteria.
    There was also talk about the guy from Loyola in Chicago?

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  • bigticket1
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    Originally posted by 98Jackfarmer View Post

    The media (Dan at KFAN) wants Eric Musselman (sp). But it sounds like Arkansas is going to extend his contract. Eric M as reported by KFAN wanted the job when Pitino was hired. Just what they say.
    The Star Trib published an article last week showing that the Gophers are lagging behind the rest of the B1G in hiring coaches of color. Dennis Gates from Cleveland State seems to be one of the front runners that would meet that criteria.

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  • 98Jackfarmer
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    Originally posted by jakejc795 View Post

    He was reportedly due a retention bonus next month, so that was likely a consideration.
    The media (Dan at KFAN) wants Eric Musselman (sp). But it sounds like Arkansas is going to extend his contract. Eric M as reported by KFAN wanted the job when Pitino was hired. Just what they say.

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  • jakejc795
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    Originally posted by 98Jackfarmer View Post

    I figured he would be gone. Listening to KFAN I thought they would hold him for a bit due to contract buyouts? IDK though, I was in and out of the tractor and the whole fire here/hire there situations was a convoluted deal.
    He was reportedly due a retention bonus next month, so that was likely a consideration.

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  • 98Jackfarmer
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    Originally posted by jakejc795 View Post

    It's official now -- Pitino's been axed my Gophers. Ironically, he's reportedly being mentioned for New Mexico opening, as is Craig Smith's former mentor Tim Miles.
    I figured he would be gone. Listening to KFAN I thought they would hold him for a bit due to contract buyouts? IDK though, I was in and out of the tractor and the whole fire here/hire there situations was a convoluted deal.

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  • jakejc795
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    Originally posted by bigticket1 View Post

    Smith also has a number of people promoting him for the Minnesota job, which isn't officially open yet either, but is about 99.9 % likely to be open soon.
    It's official now -- Pitino's been axed my Gophers. Ironically, he's reportedly being mentioned for New Mexico opening, as is Craig Smith's former mentor Tim Miles.

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  • Nidaros
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    I think TJ is very likable as a person. What he will be able to do at Iowa State remains to be seen. I don’t see him lasting a decade, but what do I know. A coach can become a millionaire on contract buyouts.

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  • 98Jackfarmer
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    Originally posted by bigticket1 View Post

    The early responses on Twitter from UNLV fans lean heavily to "please let this be true".
    Just saw the news. LMAO, have at him guys!

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  • bigticket1
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    Originally posted by slosho View Post

    Anybody else think this is funny? I mean he hasn't exactly had success with his guys. I'd say DJJ was his biggest success but what also not? I mean I liked him when he was here, but the way he left, left a bad taste in my mouth. and the fake twitter followers was kind of a red flag? thoughts?
    The early responses on Twitter from UNLV fans lean heavily to "please let this be true".

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  • slosho
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    Originally posted by NWHSUandSDSU View Post

    According to Jon Rothstein Prohm is out and sources say TJ is expected to be primary candidate
    Anybody else think this is funny? I mean he hasn't exactly had success with his guys. I'd say DJJ was his biggest success but what also not? I mean I liked him when he was here, but the way he left, left a bad taste in my mouth. and the fake twitter followers was kind of a red flag? thoughts?

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  • NWHSUandSDSU
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    Originally posted by UWMandSDSU View Post
    TJ's name is being brought up in Iowa State's head coaching job (which is not yet open).
    According to Jon Rothstein Prohm is out and sources say TJ is expected to be primary candidate

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  • bigticket1
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    Originally posted by UWMandSDSU View Post
    TJ's name is being brought up in Iowa State's head coaching job (which is not yet open).
    Prohm officially got the axe in Ames. Let the TJ rumors begin. Maybe Grill can be the first player to transfer out of a program and transfer back in a couple of years later.

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  • Nidaros
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    Originally posted by jakejc795 View Post

    As is a certain former 'Yote coach. The buyout terms are interesting -- pre-7/1, he'd reportedly owe UNLV $3.15m, but it drops to $1.05m after 7/1, and ISU would apparently still have to buyout Prohm.

    Smith reportedly has a lower buyout percentage, but it also seems his contract extension is more recent.
    Craig Smith is a very charmismatic person. I had good vibes about him when he was an assistant for Tim Miles at NDSU. I was amazed with his progress at Utah State. Yesterday I watch USU tackle the other SDSU for the Mountain West conference title. For long term Jack fans the other SDSU is coached by Brian Dutcher who was an assistant to Jim Thoreson a long time ago. Now Brian is an aging coach of 60 years old. I recall when Brad Soderberg left for Wisconsin, one of our boosters wanted to hire Brian Dutcher away from Steve Fischer at Michigan. Such a move would have been a budget buster. Brian I believe was making in excess of 500k as an assistant at Michigan. Instead we hired the Delta State grad Scott Nagy who worked for peanuts and did a bang up job. If coaching choices are based solely on wins, TJ can continue playing the Vegas slots, but if is personality and recruiting he has a good chance.

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  • tbcruiser
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    Just goes to show how an opinion or story line by some thought to be credible source grabbed by national media, can last for quite a while.
    For instance, NDSU football will be able live off their football success for a decade, even if they were to have a number of down years. I think it is laziness on behalf of those that need a story to fill their broadcast.
    In the case of a head coach, seems they would do more research.

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