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Post by jerseyhoya34 on May 8, 2011 13:19:13 GMT -5
If the search goes south, they may be well served to look at Bobby Cremins. He is obviously no stranger to the ACC and has experienced some recent success. He'd be a good placeholder for 4-5 years before he retires. I saw the idea floated last night on the UMCP boards, surprisingly enough.
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Post by RDF on May 8, 2011 13:24:42 GMT -5
Maryland will get a good coach--problem is everyone wants to get this done ASAP and big names. Miller was a great choice but he turned them down and who can blame him? He's got a great job in a league where Arizona is 1 of top 2 programs with UCLA and can be top program out West. He's recruiting at a top 5 level, and has any/everything to attract top players. That's not a slight to Maryland but just simple reason for him to stay.
Shocked Esh hasn't been mentioned--he's put himself into every other local job search.
Name being mentioned by some at NBA workout--Johnny Dawkins.
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Post by nychoya3 on May 8, 2011 13:24:42 GMT -5
Shaka would definitely make a splash, but you're hiring him based on his shooters getting crazy hot for the three right weeks in March. His track record as both a coach and a recruiter is very short. He could be awesome or he could fizzle out.
The system would be fun and appealing, particularly for guards.
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Post by RDF on May 8, 2011 13:27:42 GMT -5
Shaka would definitely make a splash, but you're hiring him based on his shooters getting crazy hot for the three right weeks in March. His track record as both a coach and a recruiter is very short. He could be awesome or he could fizzle out. The system would be fun and appealing, particularly for guards. Smart would be a great hire for Terps. Rather have shooters getting crazy hot and make it to a Final Four then alternative. One thing Shaka will have to can--the pregame speeches shown to everyone. Time and place for those and if you overuse it, people tune out quickly. Wouldn't be surprised to see Leonard Hamilton show interest in that job either.
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Post by Oh My! on May 8, 2011 13:39:06 GMT -5
So far, they're 0-4, with all 4 targets citing loyalty to current employer. 3 of those guys are Big East coaches enjoying recent success in-season, & in recruiting. Gary leaves MD pretty bare right now w/ J Williams gone, so it's really not that great a job *right now*. Besides, why would anyone leave a job in what is BY FAR the best conference in America? These guys love to compete, & to play in the best conference says a lot. Another thing to note: As I said earlieir, Kevin Plank is pulling a lot of the strings here. Dixon, Miller, & Wright are all at Nike schools. Brey is at an Adidas school. I know that coaches sometimes leave jobs & "switch" shoe companies, but I guarantee that Under Armour cannot offer the next MD coach what Nike/Reebok/Adidas can financially. There's a lot to be said for that. www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/terrapins-insider/post/mike-brey-wont-meet-with-maryland-officials-coaching-search-continues/2011/05/08/AFezHTRG_blog.html
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Post by KirbyKeger on May 8, 2011 13:47:22 GMT -5
Under Armour is a brand on the rise. The coach gets a chance to be a potential trend setter during this rise. Tom Brady is on board. Cam Newton signed with them, and Auburn's title run was a big deal as well, in terms of branding. I believe Under Armour is based in MD, so the next coach could be an important spokesperson. Someone like Smart who is young and energetic would be a great fit. The disparity between companies isn't as great as you'd think.
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Post by MCIGuy on May 8, 2011 14:10:33 GMT -5
Under Armour is a brand on the rise. Not really. It has taken some big setbacks as of late. I was listening to a sports business expert on ESPN Radio who said that the company's success may hinge on whether Cam Newton becomes a star quarterback. The company could be in deep trouble if that doesn't happen.
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Post by MCIGuy on May 8, 2011 14:14:45 GMT -5
A zombie should do a better job at recruiting than Williams so no matter who the Terps hire it will mean a big jump in competeition with them for local recruits. But that wouldn't exactly be the end of the world. Right now JTIII's problem isn't Maryland's next coach, it is his team's record over the last few years. Oh, and the perception that he holds players back and doesn't allow them to run doesn't help either.
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Post by the_way on May 8, 2011 15:56:45 GMT -5
Maybe its not the great job everybody thinks it is.
I think they are going to make a Randy Edsall type hire for the basketball team, and the fanbase won't like it. But they have to realize, its Maryland...it aint Kentucky, Kansas, UCLA, Duke or UNC.
This is what happens when you always compare yourself to Duke and UNC. the Maryland fanbase always do this. They think they are on their level so bad, that every big name coach just wants the Maryland job. Comcast center and great recruiting base, I mean, why not? right? Nope. Its fools gold. All these names being thrown out have nice comfy jobs already. They like situations like this so, they can pimp their current school for more years and more money as we see with Miller and Brey.
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Post by NickSixers on May 8, 2011 16:14:15 GMT -5
One of the "Junkies" is reporting the Twerps' new coach is Mark Turgeon, formerly of Texas A&M. twitter.com/#!/EBJunkies/status/67318757038632960
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Post by RBHoya on May 8, 2011 16:58:26 GMT -5
Seems to be some smoke around Turgeon right now. Somebody tell me what I should think if that comes true? I don't know a lot about him as a coach. On the plus side he is not really a sexy hire as I don't think he really has a lot of name value in the eastern part of the country. Also he does not seem young enough or cool enough to be somebody who recruits are going to gravitate to, so while he may be a lot more active than Gary, he doesn't have any inherent advantages.
I really couldn't tell you anything about his coaching style though, somebody remind me.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on May 8, 2011 17:08:06 GMT -5
From a maryland blog: "Current Gig: HC at Texas A&M Past Gigs: HC at Witchita St., HC at Jacksonville State, assistant for Philadelphia 76ers, assistant at Oregon, assistant at Kansas HC Record: 249-158 Age: 46
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NCAA Tournament Appearances: Five; one at Witchita St., four in a row at Texas A&M Sweet 16 Appearances: One, at Witchita St. Elite 8 Appearances: None Ties to the Area: None to speak of. Born in Kansas, played at Kansas, and has coached mostly in the Midwest or southwest. He rarely recruits in this area, though he did land Naji Hibbert from DeMatha. Recruiting: Good, but not spectacular. There's ridiculous talent down in Texas, and he's yet to land any great talent. But in each of his four years at TAMU, he's ended up with at least one four-star commitment, including DeMatha's Hibbert. TAMU isn't a recruiting dream - no tradition, average facilities, a definite football school - which makes it tough to figure out how good of a job he's doing. He's no slouch here, but he's not a Miller, either. Game Coaching: Hey, remember when Kevin Anderson said he wanted someone like Gary? Well, does this sound familiar?
Mark Turgeon coaches a man-on-man defensive style, with occasional zone, and a guard oriented offense.[20] Although he is known for his intense competitiveness and desire to win, Turgeon treats his players well, with some even saying they see him as a sort of father figure, as opposed to just a coach."
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Post by kghoya on May 8, 2011 17:40:48 GMT -5
Phil Jackson?
Maybe Bobby Knight could come in and help get the Georgetown-Maryland series started if he hits more french fries into a cup than JT2.
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Post by vamosalaplaya on May 8, 2011 18:53:14 GMT -5
The timing of this resignation just killed Maryland. They would have been well positioned had he decided to resign at the end of the regular season to get a decent coach. But the merry go round has already been around a few times.
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Post by RDF on May 8, 2011 23:35:10 GMT -5
Phil Jackson? Maybe Bobby Knight could come in and help get the Georgetown-Maryland series started if he hits more french fries into a cup than JT2. Bobby would refer to Maryland as "Syracuse" 100 times like he did during the broadcast of Pitt-Georgetown.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on May 9, 2011 9:50:35 GMT -5
One of the more amusing suggestions by the terps to be their next head coach: Patrick Ewing.
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Post by idhoya on May 9, 2011 10:12:21 GMT -5
If Turgeon is the guy then he better get Booth back on board and keep Bino. They've been keeping MD afloat on the trail for years.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on May 9, 2011 10:19:42 GMT -5
Brad Stevens reiterated his commitment to Butler.
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Post by ColumbiaHeightsHoya on May 9, 2011 11:45:14 GMT -5
What is up with all the pre-announcements (brey, now Turgeon)? Reporting is dead and bloggers killed it.
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Post by HometownHoya on May 9, 2011 11:46:58 GMT -5
One of the more amusing suggestions by the terps to be their next head coach: Patrick Ewing. I'll take it. Schedule that head to head too. Ewing can make sure that they somehow lose every time and also steer any potential top recruits to Gtown over MD ;D
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