Ho-hum... 11 days, 10 coaches... Calgon, take me away.
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Wichita State's Gregg Marshall reportedly spurns NU offer
- Thread starter JHudson
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Believe it. There is one coach out there that has proclaimed that Nebraska is his dream job--and we just fired him.
That is exactly how he was hired and percieved when hired at Oregon. He was WAY down their list.
I would be alright with Altman. But ONLY if we had searched far and wide and guaged interest and maybe were turned down by others first. I don't think he is or should be a top choice. Tom knows him. So he doesn't have to "explore" what he'd get with him. Go look at others first.
All TO needs to do is point to the attendance & interest in the Women's Basketball and Volleyball teams and the baseball team to know that Nebraska fans will support a competitive Men's Basketball team. It is not that we are apathetic; it is just hard to be very emotionally invested in a mediocre team.
I've stated on other threads; I don't think we can expect to get the 'big-name' candidates based on our current reputation. We'll either need to take another chance on a potentially up and coming coach or a retread who is wanting to get back into coaching. For example, I know many think of Bruce Weber has having had a chance to succeed at Illinois; but, he is a solid coach and might do well at a program with lower expectations than Illinois. There is a difference between building a program (like he did at Southern Illinois) and maintaining an elite program (like at Illinois).
But here's the question: Are fans willing to give a coach time to build a program like Wisky's? How many years do you think that will take? The cupboard not only is bare at DONU, but the cupboards need to be built!!!
I'm starting to like the idea of going for an assistant from a major program more and more.
"Offer" might be in the eye of the beholder.
Maybe Marshall or he reps were approached about interviewing or "strong interest". The number $2M +/- was thrown out IF an offer eventually came. Marshall said not interested. If it went something like that it would still mean he's not interested in the job for $2M a year.
Many of you wanted Nebraska to be in this position, now you need to try to not over-react with every bit of news that's either intentionally or inadvertently leaked. It means nothing at this point as much of it is smoke as people on both sides are jockeying for position.
Somebody that's leaking that they aren't interested today could very well be the person that we hire once they finally get down to the nuts and bolts.
Believe TO when he states that no offer has been made to this point. That's not to say that initial feelers haven't been put out there to see where people stand at any certain level.
People need to show a little patience.
Haven't heard of anybody refusing to get on a plane left idling on the tarmac that's headed for Lincoln yet.
Somebody that's leaking that they aren't interested today could very well be the person that we hire once they finally get down to the nuts and bolts.
Believe TO when he states that no offer has been made to this point. That's not to say that initial feelers haven't been put out there to see where people stand at any certain level.
People need to show a little patience.
Haven't heard of anybody refusing to get on a plane left idling on the tarmac that's headed for Lincoln yet.
NOT sure where you have been, this has been going on for 100 years, think your rather short sighted in your analysis of Bryne/Petersen. I know lots of you want to blame EVERYTHING on Petersen , but really??? roflmao
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Well it wasn't like Ryan was taking over a horrible program. Wisconsin made a Final 4 two seasons before he took over. Still, he's been able to maintain a level of success at Wisconsin that NU could only dream of at this point.
I guess I fail why Marshall saying "no" is so surprising. Is it the amount mentioned? My guess is Marshall sees himself as a coach who could land a better job. Nothing wrong with that. I personally thought NU wasn't going to land the "hot" mid-major coaches this time around. May as well start looking at those top assistants.
As bold as this may be, I say fire T.O.(if that's even a possibility)!! He seems to lack the AD prowless.
I'm not sure I agree with you on the "time" issue.
NU has addressed all of the structural issues - new practice facility, new stadium ...
You need to find a coach and (very important) assistants that can recruit players to the program. In my opinion within the BIG ... Michigan State, Ohio State and Inidiana are at a different level. NU with the right coach (and budget to pay assistants) can quickly compete almost immediately with Iowa, Minnesota, Northwestern, Illinois, Penn State. Wisconsin, Purdue and Michigan are on a different but more attainable level.
Its all about getting the right players. Get into Kansas City, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Denver, Chicago and recruit with the big boys.
It is all about the getting the right coach now. Recruits do not care about where they are playing. If Hoiberg can turn Iowa State around in two years ... the right coach can do so at Lincoln!
