Who is our next head coach

[topiarydan]

And the guy needs to know how to handle a down 1 with 34 seconds and other team has ball situation

 

[DaveBird10]

That I don’t know because you don’t want to distract whatever he’s doing at Gonzaga though I’m sure his agent can make it loud and clear whether he’s interested or not.

So Benson just said on ESPN out of Peoria the 30 day clause is a 30 day notice and where they can't employ 2 head coaches at the same time. He thinks a coach is put in place after the season and is announced at ISU by March 14th which is the start of NCAA tournament. That coach then comes to ISU for a press conference and back to finish the rest of the NCAA tournament with his current school.

 

[RedbirdSoxFan]

The new coach should be able to recruit, thats obvious. But, we need someone who is innovative and understands how the transfer portal and NIL deals can be used to ISU's advantage. Many here think the TP is the devil, but it's not going anywhere. How can ISU get quality players from the TP?

Also, I would like the coach to come in with a coaching philosophy and target the players who fit in with his system and philosophy. It's obvious our defense has been terrible, so it would be nice if the new coach knows how to put together a defensive scheme, but of course let's not forget about scoring the ball too.

I always did think that the TPguy could get us good players!

 

[MadBird]

Ali Farakhmanesh

Was watching him last night with Colorado St. vs. Boise St. Wondered if he was ready.

 

[SgtHulka]

 

[bombay]

Was watching him last night with Colorado St. vs. Boise St. Wondered if he was ready.

He's Niko's right hand man and the players really like him. He'll be 35 in April and makes $370 K.

CSU is 20-3.

 

[stats]

Below is a list of re-tread's. Guys who might be asked to go away at bigger programs.
Joe Dooley-ECU
Brad Brownell-Clemson
Jeff Capel-Pitt
Jerod Haase-Stanford
Mike Hopkins-Washington
Mike White-Florida
Frank Martin-South Carolina
Tom Crean-Georgia
Bruce Weber-KSU
Mike Boynton-Oklahoma St

Bruce Weber would be my first choice followed by Tom Crean....assuming 1) They were available, 2) we can afford them and 3) They are at the point in their careers that they would want to stay here.

 

[fdbird83]

Bruce Weber would be my first choice followed by Tom Crean....assuming 1) They were available, 2) we can afford them and 3) They are at the point in their careers that they would want to stay here.

Weber is a good coach, but he is 65.

 

[Bird Friend]

Not saying he’s old. He’s been an assistant for 15 years and hasn’t taken a job yet. So why ISU? Not saying no, but just don’t see it happening.

That's prolly what people said of Bill Guthridge . . .

 

[Bird Friend]

I know this is stretch, but it would be nice to have a coach that won't see ISU as a stepping stone...someone where we might stand to have a longtime tenure even if they have some success. Maybe ties to Illinois or the Midwest. Not necessarily an up and comer...maybe a veteran head coach or longtime assistant that might be happy being in Normal and has many connections to other college assistants and high school coaches.

With that said, I'll be fine if Mark Few or Scott Drew wants to apply.

I think you just described Brian Jones . . . uhhhh . . . no.

 

[Bird Friend]

He'd probably be a good add, but he is currently making something like 2.71 million a year at GC, so he is way out of our price range.

I thought the consensus on here was that was pocket change. I just can't keep up with the pendulum.

 

[Bird Friend]

And the guy needs to know how to handle a down 1 with 34 seconds and other team has ball situation

Don't foul and don't rebound. Right?

 

[PurpleRedbird]

I just hope whoever is hired is able to keep a number of the current players and represents ISU as well as Dan did.

Yes, it's all about winning but as an Aces fan I just hope ISU doesn't have a debacle like we had with McCarty.

 

[MadBird]

Bruce Weber would be my first choice followed by Tom Crean....assuming 1) They were available, 2) we can afford them and 3) They are at the point in their careers that they would want to stay here.

Can't stand either one of them. Hate their sideline antics. Crean's on the down trend at Georgia. Either would be pricey. I'd rather have Weber assistant Chris Lowery than either of these two.

 

[PurpleRedbird]

Can't stand either one of them. Hate their sideline antics. Crean's on the down trend at Georgia. Either would be pricey. I'd rather have Weber assistant Chris Lowery than either of these two.

If they hire Lowery the Redbird will be removed from my name. I wouldn't want either of them, but if Crean gets fired i bet Evansville reachs out.

 

[bombay]

Weber makes $2 million.

 

[TBS_20]

We could have had Porter Moser....oh, wait

 

[MadBird]

If they hire Lowery the Redbird will be removed from my name. I wouldn't want either of them, but if Crean gets fired i bet Evansville reachs out.

Well, I don't want Lowery, but rather him then either of the others. Doubt any of the three will be in play.

 

[bombay]

We could have had Porter Moser....oh, wait

He was so great at ISU.

 

[Redbird222]

Why? He's in a better position as it is. He's right there with Chicago talent and is already in the mvc

It's a commuter school with small percentage of students on campus. Also, would we want Yak?