ORUalum Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 "Try these names on for size, courtesy of a contact in the coaching ranks with a sweet jump shot: Nebraska’s Doc Sadler, Marquette’s Buzz Williams, Wichita State’s Gregg Marshall and Colorado’s Tad Boyle." link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTerry Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 The Aggies think they can get Josh Pastner..... not sure that is a reasonable target. TAMU may have more money, but the fan base cannot compare to Memphis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTerry Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I would be surprised if they went after Doc Sadler. Williams is a Texas guy and he might want to 'go back home'. If they go after Marshall, it could have an effect on ORU as I suspect that Wichita State might come after Sutton - again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Titan Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 Gotta hand it to ESPN's Andy Katz that he still keeps trotting TU's Doug Wojcik's name out for big-time openings, this time A&M: Texas A&M Coach Accepts Maryland Offer (ESPN.com) Those must be some pictures ol' Dougie has of Katz, or copies of his bogus expense reports, or whatever... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORU GRAD Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 You got that right OT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUJason Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 My Jeff Capel comment was not serious. I guess I should have used a smiley face to express my sarcasm. I don't actually believe that he is a candidate for TAMU. However I do think Gregg Marshall is a significant candidate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTerry Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Lange leaves Navy basketball team for Villanova By BILL WAGNER, Staff Writer Capital Gazette Communications Published 05/10/11 Billy Lange served as Director of Basketball Operations at Villanova from 2002-2004. Yesterday, Lange was named associate head coach at Villanova. Lange’s significant rise within the ranks of that perennially powerful Big East Conference program was made possible by a seven-year stint as head coach at the Naval Academy.... Read rest of the story here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUTerry Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Wonder is Wojcik has an interest in this job? He played at Navy (point guard) and would be a good fit for the program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUalum Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 if andy katz floats his name, he's interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Titan Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 From Jeremy Poplin at 1430 TheBuzz, via Twitter: "Doug to A&M rumors growing louder." Apparently, everyone on the initial A&M "wish list" list is not interested: Marquette's Williams, Memphis' Pastner, Wichita's Marshall, and Colorado's Boyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vcboy2000 Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 Noooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would hate for Wojik to leave TU. His presence at 11th & Harvard is great for ORU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUalum Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 From Jeremy Poplin at 1430 TheBuzz, via Twitter: "Doug to A&M rumors growing louder." Apparently, everyone on the initial A&M "wish list" list is not interested: Marquette's Williams, Memphis' Pastner, Wichita's Marshall, and Colorado's Boyle. have not seen talk of wojcik on TexAgs.com, however... There are other possibilities such as Colorado State's Tim Miles, Tulsa's Doug Wojcik or North Texas' Johnny Jones. But only two likely would provide a smooth transition: Colorado coach Tad Boyle and current Texas A&M assistant Scott Spinelli. Andy Katz Blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUalum Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Reports: Billy Kennedy the choice at Texas A&M By Chuck Carlton / Reporter Murray State's Andy Kennedy will be Texas A&M's new basketball coach, multiple news outlets are reporting this afternoon. TexAgs.com, followed by the San Antonio Express-News and ESPN.com, indicated that Kennedy is the choice. full article @ DMN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Titan Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Was about to post that Scott Sutton might be a sensible candidate for Murray State (having played high school ball in Lexington, KY, same place he began his college playing career, at Transylvania College), until I noticed Billy Kennedy had just received a raise to $225,000 a year from MSU. While I assume the Racers are willing to pay more than that for the right coach, I'm not sure an annual salary in that general neighborhood is enough to convince Scott Sutton to uproot his family and leave a loaded ORU team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUJason Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Was about to post that Scott Sutton might be a sensible candidate for Murray State (having played high school ball in Lexington, KY, same place he began his college playing career, at Transylvania College), until I noticed Billy Kennedy had just received a raise to $225,000 a year from MSU. While I assume the Racers are willing to pay more than that for the right coach, I'm not sure an annual salary in that general neighborhood is enough to convince Scott Sutton to uproot his family and leave a loaded ORU team. Wow! This is an amazingly UNDERwhelming choice. Murray State lost in the 1st round of their conference tournament. Then they lost in the 1st round of the NIT. Definitely not a "hot" name this year. Murray State has had a lot wins over the last 5 years, but this guy was not a more successful coach than Scott Sutton over the last 5 years. I'm sure glad that Scott was not a player in this search but I find it hard to believe that this was the best they could do. He used to be an assistant at A&M and he does have 1 NCAA win, but certainly there are other coaches with stronger resumes who wanted this job. Perhaps some other schools still think that Scott Sutton used his last name to get in this position, but clearly he is a good recruiter, a good coach, and he runs a clean program. I am so glad he is at ORU and is happy to be at ORU. He is clearly not like Doug Wojcik looking for the 1st opportunity to get out of dodge (I understand that the unrealistic TU expectations put him in that situation). Thanks again to Scott Sutton!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theeagleman5 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Scott Sutton to Murray State?...Please.....you gotta be kidding.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORUJason Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Scott Sutton to Murray State?...Please.....you gotta be kidding.... Kennedy's first head coaching job was at Centenary. I believe it was from 97 - 99. He actually coached them to a 14-14 record in his 2nd year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Titan Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Scott Sutton to Murray State?...Please.....you gotta be kidding.... I worry about Scott going anywhere these days, especially to a state like Kentucky where he has ties. And, let's face it: until things get better financially at ORU, leaving may be the only way he's going to get a raise anytime soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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