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Title: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on February 12, 2015, 10:54:25 PM Here is a list of a few coaches worth contacting to see their interest in being Head Coach of Alabama Basketball.
Jay Wright-Villanova age 53 300-150 record-Taken 'Nova to Final Four, 2 Elite 8's, & 4 Sweet 16's CON: He's a Villanova grad and may not want to leave. Plus, he has the program in high gear & is 22-2 now & #6 in country. Archie Miller-Dayton age 36 79-41 in 4th season at Dayton-Been to 1 Elite 8. Currently, 18-5 on season. Brother of Sean Miller of Univ. Arizona BB HC. CON: Has contract through 2019. Also, been HC only 4 years but father was BB coach and brother successful. Mike Jones-Radford age 49. In 4th year as HC with overall record of 41-59. Each year has shown improvement in record, 6-16, 13-19, 22-13, & 18-8 right now. CON: HUGE gamble & doubt we are that desperate. Michael White-La. Tech age 37. 4th year coach 91-36, 17-5 this year. Father AD @ Duke. White played at Ole Miss. CON: Coaches in Conference USA & never made NCAA. Tim Cluess-Iona age 55. Been a winner at 2 different schools. Overall 230-84 (.732%). 110-51 Iona & 19-6 now. CON: From Queens, NY & may not want to go South. Ben Jacobson-Northern Iowa age 44. 9th year as coach of NIU. 189-103 record with 2 NCAA Tourneys. 23-2 this year. CON: From N. Dakota & may not want to go South. Also, could be in demand after this year. LeVelle Moton-North Carolina Central age 40. 99-51 in 5th year & every year has improved. 17-6 now. CON: Not sure. Ben Howland-unemployed since 2013, age 57. Former UCLA coach. Lots of HC experience, 399-208 overall, 233-107 @ UCLA. Ten years at UCLA with 7 NCAA's, including 3 Final Four's. CON: Why is he still unemployed, nobody knows. Does he still have the fire & were there problems at UCLA? Steve Prohm-Murray State age 40. 93-27 in 4 years, 21-4 now. Graduate of Alabama & served as student assistant coach. A fascinating & intriguing choice for Tide coach. CON: Only 4 years as head coach. There are other coaches who could be considered, this is a starters list. The one's I would consider strongly are: Archie Miller Tim Clues Ben Howland (if no skeletons from UCLA) Steve Prohm :dog: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: McBaman on February 13, 2015, 09:26:47 AM A poster on al.com commenting on the Miss St game, said..."the team just looked miserable." What do you make of that comment?
I feel bad for the team. All this talk about CAG yet they are still our there trying to win games. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on February 13, 2015, 09:37:18 AM A poster on al.com commenting on the Miss St game, said..."the team just looked miserable." What do you make of that comment? I feel bad for the team. All this talk about CAG yet they are still our there trying to win games. Good observation but sad at the same time. Even the announcers have been making subtle criticisms of the teams play & lack of offensive coherency. We still can't rebound, still can't block out out, still can't take a good shot at the end of a close game, still can't pass effectively (assists), still can't set a pick, etc. It's like watching the same awful movie over & over again. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: roll tide roll on February 13, 2015, 01:22:56 PM Steve Prohm-Murray State age 40. 93-27 in 4 years, 21-4 now. Graduate of Alabama & served as student assistant coach. A fascinating & intriguing choice for Tide coach. ^CON: Only 4 years as head coach. :dog: My choice. Every candidate will have CONS. He would most likely be the best value. The risk is high, but if it works out the reward would be exponentially greater than that of any of the other candidates. Ben Howland would be my second choice. However, there is the mystery of why he has not been coaching. Maybe it is something as simple as the "right "opportunity not being presented to him. On the subject of coaches who are not coaching. What about Seth Greenberg? Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: pmull on February 13, 2015, 03:38:56 PM Good list. They all should be considered with varying levels of interest. I like Ben Howland.
I do not like Seth Greenberg. In 9 years at Va Tech he made the NCAA once. Three times he failed to make the NIT and had a losing conference record. CAG has a better resume than him. We need to shoot for the stars. We need to at least contact a few big names just to gauge their interest. Greg Marshall, Mark Few & Brad Stevens may be ready for a change or a new challenge. A big contract which we can afford and the lure of the SEC may interest someone. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on February 13, 2015, 04:41:15 PM Good list. They all should be considered with varying levels of interest. I like Ben Howland. I do not like Seth Greenberg. In 9 years at Va Tech he made the NCAA once. Three times he failed to make the NIT and had a losing conference record. CAG has a better resume than him. We need to shoot for the stars. We need to at least contact a few big names just to gauge their interest. Greg Marshall, Mark Few & Brad Stevens may be ready for a change or a new challenge. A big contract which we can afford and the lure of the SEC may interest someone. Mark Few has turned down bigger program's than Alabama. Stevens may not be ready to abandon Celtics so soon, unless he is really miserable. Marshall is a Southerner, so that might be doable, just not sure he would leave. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Jamos on February 13, 2015, 07:14:24 PM Wishing and speculating for a new coach is about like trying to get that illusive 5* football player on NSD. No sense in getting our hopes up for anyone until Brother Bill says it's time for a change, then we can do some real time wishing and hoping. ;)
Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on February 13, 2015, 07:35:21 PM Wishing and speculating for a new coach is about like trying to get that illusive 5* football player on NSD. No sense in getting our hopes up for anyone until Brother Bill says it's time for a change, then we can do some real time wishing and hoping. ;) I think 99% of us & the fan base know Grant is toast unless he wins the SEC Tourney & goes to the Final Four. Let's be real, besides what's the harm in speculating about a new coach? :wave: :wave: :wave: :D :D :D Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Jamos on February 13, 2015, 07:40:45 PM Wishing and speculating for a new coach is about like trying to get that illusive 5* football player on NSD. No sense in getting our hopes up for anyone until Brother Bill says it's time for a change, then we can do some real time wishing and hoping. ;) I think 99% of us & the fan base know Grant is toast unless he wins the SEC Tourney & goes to the Final Four. Let's be real, besides what's the harm in speculating about a new coach? :wave: :wave: :wave: :D : Oh I agree but there have been times when we had a dead lock on a committed football prospect and at the last moment it didn't happen, he changed his mind. I know it should happen with a coaching change but stranger things have happened before so I'm not getting my hopes up until it Brother Bill says that it will happen. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on February 13, 2015, 08:14:19 PM Wishing and speculating for a new coach is about like trying to get that illusive 5* football player on NSD. No sense in getting our hopes up for anyone until Brother Bill says it's time for a change, then we can do some real time wishing and hoping. ;) I think 99% of us & the fan base know Grant is toast unless he wins the SEC Tourney & goes to the Final Four. Let's be real, besides what's the harm in speculating about a new coach? :wave: :wave: :wave: :D : Oh I agree but there have been times when we had a dead lock on a committed football prospect and at the last moment it didn't happen, he changed his mind. I know it should happen with a coaching change but stranger things have happened before so I'm not getting my hopes up until it Brother Bill says that it will happen. Personally, I pay almost no attention to recruiting because it is unpredictable, we're dealing with teenagers, & what counts is how they play on the field, regardless of "stars." The situation with Grant is totally different, we know what he has shown as a coach in 6 years. :behave: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Jamos on February 13, 2015, 09:09:00 PM Wishing and speculating for a new coach is about like trying to get that illusive 5* football player on NSD. No sense in getting our hopes up for anyone until Brother Bill says it's time for a change, then we can do some real time wishing and hoping. ;) I think 99% of us & the fan base know Grant is toast unless he wins the SEC Tourney & goes to the Final Four. Let's be real, besides what's the harm in speculating about a new coach? :wave: :wave: :wave: :D : Oh I agree but there have been times when we had a dead lock on a committed football prospect and at the last moment it didn't happen, he changed his mind. I know it should happen with a coaching change but stranger things have happened before so I'm not getting my hopes up until it Brother Bill says that it will happen. Personally, I pay almost no attention to recruiting because it is unpredictable, we're dealing with teenagers, & what counts is how they play on the field, regardless of "stars." The situation with Grant is totally different, we know what he has shown as a coach in 6 years. :behave: Is it really? You don't have a clue as to whether there is going to be a coaching change or not anymore than I do, you are only hoping there will be one. :lol: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on February 13, 2015, 10:03:33 PM Wishing and speculating for a new coach is about like trying to get that illusive 5* football player on NSD. No sense in getting our hopes up for anyone until Brother Bill says it's time for a change, then we can do some real time wishing and hoping. ;) I think 99% of us & the fan base know Grant is toast unless he wins the SEC Tourney & goes to the Final Four. Let's be real, besides what's the harm in speculating about a new coach? :wave: :wave: :wave: :D : Oh I agree but there have been times when we had a dead lock on a committed football prospect and at the last moment it didn't happen, he changed his mind. I know it should happen with a coaching change but stranger things have happened before so I'm not getting my hopes up until it Brother Bill says that it will happen. Personally, I pay almost no attention to recruiting because it is unpredictable, we're dealing with teenagers, & what counts is how they play on the field, regardless of "stars." The situation with Grant is totally different, we know what he has shown as a coach in 6 years. :behave: Is it really? You don't have a clue as to whether there is going to be a coaching change or not anymore than I do, you are only hoping there will be one. :lol: I know he is toast because Battle is not a fool, unless he wants an empty Coliseum next year and an extremely mad fan base & alumni. Grant is dead man walking & you know it & so does Grant. Now, if you want to make a large cash bet that he stays, I am more than willing to match the bet that he is fired. :toast2: (http://www.addictionsearch.com/_media/addictionsearch/stock/430_238/gambling_addict_defined.jpg) (http://www.financial-spread-betting.com/images/arbitrage-spread-betting.gif) Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Jamos on February 13, 2015, 10:19:51 PM Wishing and speculating for a new coach is about like trying to get that illusive 5* football player on NSD. No sense in getting our hopes up for anyone until Brother Bill says it's time for a change, then we can do some real time wishing and hoping. ;) I think 99% of us & the fan base know Grant is toast unless he wins the SEC Tourney & goes to the Final Four. Let's be real, besides what's the harm in speculating about a new coach? :wave: :wave: :wave: :D : Oh I agree but there have been times when we had a dead lock on a committed football prospect and at the last moment it didn't happen, he changed his mind. I know it should happen with a coaching change but stranger things have happened before so I'm not getting my hopes up until it Brother Bill says that it will happen. Personally, I pay almost no attention to recruiting because it is unpredictable, we're dealing with teenagers, & what counts is how they play on the field, regardless of "stars." The situation with Grant is totally different, we know what he has shown as a coach in 6 years. :behave: Is it really? You don't have a clue as to whether there is going to be a coaching change or not anymore than I do, you are only hoping there will be one. :lol: I think I know he is toast because Battle is not a fool I hope, unless he wants :toast2: (http://www.addictionsearch.com/_media/addictionsearch/stock/430_238/gambling_addict_defined.jpg) (http://www.financial-spread-betting.com/images/arbitrage-spread-betting.gif) FIFY :D The only thing that I would bet you on is that you will argue with me or somebody else about this thread or anything else for that matter. How much do you want to bet? ;) Get some sleep MD, you need it. :-\ Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on February 13, 2015, 11:09:14 PM Wishing and speculating for a new coach is about like trying to get that illusive 5* football player on NSD. No sense in getting our hopes up for anyone until Brother Bill says it's time for a change, then we can do some real time wishing and hoping. ;) I think 99% of us & the fan base know Grant is toast unless he wins the SEC Tourney & goes to the Final Four. Let's be real, besides what's the harm in speculating about a new coach? :wave: :wave: :wave: :D : Oh I agree but there have been times when we had a dead lock on a committed football prospect and at the last moment it didn't happen, he changed his mind. I know it should happen with a coaching change but stranger things have happened before so I'm not getting my hopes up until it Brother Bill says that it will happen. Personally, I pay almost no attention to recruiting because it is unpredictable, we're dealing with teenagers, & what counts is how they play on the field, regardless of "stars." The situation with Grant is totally different, we know what he has shown as a coach in 6 years. :behave: Is it really? You don't have a clue as to whether there is going to be a coaching change or not anymore than I do, you are only hoping there will be one. :lol: I think I know he is toast because Battle is not a fool I hope, unless he wants :toast2: (http://www.addictionsearch.com/_media/addictionsearch/stock/430_238/gambling_addict_defined.jpg) (http://www.financial-spread-betting.com/images/arbitrage-spread-betting.gif) FIFY :D The only thing that I would bet you on is that you will argue with me or somebody else about this thread or anything else for that matter. How much do you want to bet? ;) Get some sleep MD, you need it. :-\ It's not arguing to have your own thoughts, ideas, opinions, or beliefs & to stand by them. By the way, I plan on posting another list of possible coaching candidates once I get my thoughts & list put together. I left them off the first list because I was tired of typing. ;) ;) ;) :dance: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: roll tide roll on February 14, 2015, 08:11:51 AM Good list. They all should be considered with varying levels of interest. I like Ben Howland. I do not like Seth Greenberg. In 9 years at Va Tech he made the NCAA once. Three times he failed to make the NIT and had a losing conference record. CAG has a better resume than him. We need to shoot for the stars. We need to at least contact a few big names just to gauge their interest. Greg Marshall, Mark Few & Brad Stevens may be ready for a change or a new challenge. A big contract which we can afford and the lure of the SEC may interest someone. I do not think pulling a coach from small competitive school like Wichita State or Gonzaga is realistic. Stevens is only in his second season at Boston and the team is "improving" over last year. I agree about Greenberg and his overall record, but I also look at his level of competition, the school where he was coaching, and the time period he was coaching. During his 8 seasons as coach when Vatech was in the ACC the conference claimed 3 NCAA titles. That says a lot about the quality of the opponents his teams played and is relevant to recruiting players to Blacksburg who can compete on that level. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Catch Prothro on February 14, 2015, 10:06:01 AM I agree with Jamos, this is speculation piled upon speculation. We don't know what will happen with Grant, much less who the powers that be would consider for a replacement. It is like speculating upon next year's college football rules changes. It is like speculating on Kirby Smart's replacement next year.
Wishful thinking. For a team with little offense. I don't think a basketball team will ever get too far playing defense. Gottfried managed to go far in the NCAA Tournament because some shooters got hot. Not by grinding out the game and hoping to hit a shot at the end. That's a poor strategy for a team with an inept offense. So I do think Grant's clock is ticking. And not his biological clock, but his coaching clock. But I'll wait until the announcement, and until then just root for the team. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on February 14, 2015, 10:22:22 AM I agree with Jamos, this is speculation piled upon speculation. We don't know what will happen with Grant, much less who the powers that be would consider for a replacement. It is like speculating upon next year's college football rules changes. It is like speculating on Kirby Smart's replacement next year. Wishful thinking. For a team with little offense. I don't think a basketball team will ever get too far playing defense. Gottfried managed to go far in the NCAA Tournament because some shooters got hot. Not by grinding out the game and hoping to hit a shot at the end. That's a poor strategy for a team with an inept offense. So I do think Grant's clock is ticking. And not his biological clock, but his coaching clock. But I'll wait until the announcement, and until then just root for the team. So, it's okay to "speculate" about which players may start for the football team, it' okay to "speculate" on how the football team will play next year, it's okay to "speculate" on who the starting QB will be, it's okay to "speculate" on everything but who might be a good candidate to replace the BB coach? Right? I'm sure there is some logic there that I can't grasp. :stars: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: KoKoPuf on February 14, 2015, 10:24:37 AM I would break the bank for Jay Wright at Villanova. Don't know if he will come to Bama but a strong run at him would show we are serious about basketball.
Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on February 14, 2015, 11:04:14 AM I would break the bank for Jay Wright at Villanova. Don't know if he will come to Bama but a strong run at him would show we are serious about basketball. I'm sure feelers will be sent out, but he is a 'Nova grad & he has the program at a high level right now. Money is not always the answer. :( Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: N.AL-Tider on February 14, 2015, 12:40:20 PM Speculation about players/head-coaches/assistant coaches/graduate assistants/waterboys and even the kids that wipe up the sweat from the floor is fine and can be fun. One thing that is a DEFINITE GUARANTEE though is that MD is GONNA argue about something with anyone that will bite...
(http://www.runningbarefootisbad.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/fishing.jpg) Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on March 15, 2015, 08:21:54 PM Here is a list of a few coaches worth contacting to see their interest in being Head Coach of Alabama Basketball. Jay Wright-Villanova age 53 300-150 record-Taken 'Nova to Final Four, 2 Elite 8's, & 4 Sweet 16's CON: He's a Villanova grad and may not want to leave. Plus, he has the program in high gear & is 22-2 now & #6 in country. Archie Miller-Dayton age 36 79-41 in 4th season at Dayton-Been to 1 Elite 8. Currently, 18-5 on season. Brother of Sean Miller of Univ. Arizona BB HC. CON: Has contract through 2019. Also, been HC only 4 years but father was BB coach and brother successful. Mike Jones-Radford age 49. In 4th year as HC with overall record of 41-59. Each year has shown improvement in record, 6-16, 13-19, 22-13, & 18-8 right now. CON: HUGE gamble & doubt we are that desperate. Michael White-La. Tech age 37. 4th year coach 91-36, 17-5 this year. Father AD @ Duke. White played at Ole Miss. CON: Coaches in Conference USA & never made NCAA. Tim Cluess-Iona age 55. Been a winner at 2 different schools. Overall 230-84 (.732%). 110-51 Iona & 19-6 now. CON: From Queens, NY & may not want to go South. Ben Jacobson-Northern Iowa age 44. 9th year as coach of NIU. 189-103 record with 2 NCAA Tourneys. 23-2 this year. CON: From N. Dakota & may not want to go South. Also, could be in demand after this year. LeVelle Moton-North Carolina Central age 40. 99-51 in 5th year & every year has improved. 17-6 now. CON: Not sure. Ben Howland-unemployed since 2013, age 57. Former UCLA coach. Lots of HC experience, 399-208 overall, 233-107 @ UCLA. Ten years at UCLA with 7 NCAA's, including 3 Final Four's. CON: Why is he still unemployed, nobody knows. Does he still have the fire & were there problems at UCLA? Steve Prohm-Murray State age 40. 93-27 in 4 years, 21-4 now. Graduate of Alabama & served as student assistant coach. A fascinating & intriguing choice for Tide coach. CON: Only 4 years as head coach. There are other coaches who could be considered, this is a starters list. The one's I would consider strongly are: Archie Miller Tim Clues Ben Howland (if no skeletons from UCLA) Steve Prohm I think it might be a good time to resurrect this thread. :dog: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: McBaman on March 15, 2015, 10:56:16 PM Well, as long as we are resurrecting old posts, here is one of mine from Jan 30th. I'll still stand by this criteria for evaluating candidates. Possible need to add: being a good 'cheerleader' for the program.
I don't know enough about any potential candidates to comment on them. But this will be one of the biggest decisions CBB makes during his tenure as AD. I think he needs to "think outside the box" a bit. We need a coach who has all the right skills and who has the "it" factor. So....here's my old post: 1. HC experience for at least 3-years. The guy needs to know how to run a program. This is a skill that is largely learned from experience. 2. A coach who is an good recruiter. We are unlikely to get many 5-stars but a few 4-stars would surely help. Failing that, we need to get the best of the 3's. 3. Because we are not going to get 5-stars, we need a HC -- and a staff -- that has shown they know how to teach the game and develop players. You gotta take those 3-stars and teach them to play like 5-stars. That is a skill. Some coaches know how to do this. CAG is not one of them. 4. A coach who is a good leader and motivator; one who can get guys to reach down in their gut and play with intensity. Those are skills that can be evaluated. There are mid-major coaches out there who can bring such a skill set to the Bama job. It's CBB's job to go get one of them. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: 2Stater on March 16, 2015, 07:06:41 AM Rumors are flying that Tom Crean will be fired at Indiana and will be coming to Bama. Even if true, not sure he will be a good choice.
Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on March 16, 2015, 09:00:45 AM Rumors are flying that Tom Crean will be fired at Indiana and will be coming to Bama. Even if true, not sure he will be a good choice. Attention: Rumor Central Fascinating rumor, if true. He was very good at Marquette & literally resuscitated a dead Indiana program, but Hoosier fans want Final Fours every year. Also, my son swears he heard ESPN say Brad Stevens, former Butler coach & current Celtics coach might be available. Stevens has been to 2 Final Fours and he's only 38. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: bamaphil on March 16, 2015, 09:14:29 AM Rumors are flying that Tom Crean will be fired at Indiana and will be coming to Bama. Even if true, not sure he will be a good choice. Attention: Rumor Central Fascinating rumor, if true. He was very good at Marquette & literally resuscitated a dead Indiana program, but Hoosier fans want Final Fours very year. Also, my son swears he heard ESPN say Brad Stevens, former Butler coach & current Celtics coach might be available. Stevens has been to 2 Final Fours and he's only 38. Stevens could have any open job in the country. As much I'd love to have him, I don't see him coming to Bama. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on March 16, 2015, 09:22:45 AM Rumors are flying that Tom Crean will be fired at Indiana and will be coming to Bama. Even if true, not sure he will be a good choice. Attention: Rumor Central Fascinating rumor, if true. He was very good at Marquette & literally resuscitated a dead Indiana program, but Hoosier fans want Final Fours very year. Also, my son swears he heard ESPN say Brad Stevens, former Butler coach & current Celtics coach might be available. Stevens has been to 2 Final Fours and he's only 38. Stevens could have any open job in the country. As much I'd love to have him, I don't see him coming to Bama. Stevens is an Indiana native & Butler is in Indiana. I'm sure it's a total coincidence that Indiana fired it's coach. :eyeroll: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: KoKoPuf on March 16, 2015, 09:24:41 AM Fred Hoiberg at Iowa State and the guy at Wichita State are worth a long look.
Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Chechem on March 16, 2015, 09:30:00 AM Fred Hoiberg at Iowa State and the guy at Wichita State are worth a long look. Maybe Shaka Smart. :tinfoil: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: ricky023 on March 16, 2015, 01:30:31 PM Will there be a name before the NIT last game to be played? I am not sure there would be. RTR!
Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Chechem on March 16, 2015, 03:22:08 PM Will there be a name before the NIT last game to be played? I am not sure there would be. RTR! Unlikely. :dunno: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: roll tide roll on March 16, 2015, 03:24:35 PM Seth Greenberg will be the next coach.
Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: ricky023 on March 16, 2015, 03:47:42 PM Seth Greenberg will be the next coach. Hey RTR, you seem awfully confident on this choice. I know your not to spill or anything but do have some solid reason for this choice? RTR! Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on April 01, 2015, 10:24:29 PM Here is a list of a few coaches worth contacting to see their interest in being Head Coach of Alabama Basketball. Jay Wright-Villanova age 53 300-150 record-Taken 'Nova to Final Four, 2 Elite 8's, & 4 Sweet 16's CON: He's a Villanova grad and may not want to leave. Plus, he has the program in high gear & is 22-2 now & #6 in country. Archie Miller-Dayton age 36 79-41 in 4th season at Dayton-Been to 1 Elite 8. Currently, 18-5 on season. Brother of Sean Miller of Univ. Arizona BB HC. CON: Has contract through 2019. Also, been HC only 4 years but father was BB coach and brother successful. Mike Jones-Radford age 49. In 4th year as HC with overall record of 41-59. Each year has shown improvement in record, 6-16, 13-19, 22-13, & 18-8 right now. CON: HUGE gamble & doubt we are that desperate. Michael White-La. Tech age 37. 4th year coach 91-36, 17-5 this year. Father AD @ Duke. White played at Ole Miss. CON: Coaches in Conference USA & never made NCAA. Tim Cluess-Iona age 55. Been a winner at 2 different schools. Overall 230-84 (.732%). 110-51 Iona & 19-6 now. CON: From Queens, NY & may not want to go South. Ben Jacobson-Northern Iowa age 44. 9th year as coach of NIU. 189-103 record with 2 NCAA Tourneys. 23-2 this year. CON: From N. Dakota & may not want to go South. Also, could be in demand after this year. He just signed a new 10 year contract. LeVelle Moton-North Carolina Central age 40. 99-51 in 5th year & every year has improved. 17-6 now. CON: Not sure. Ben Howland-unemployed since 2013, age 57. Former UCLA coach. Lots of HC experience, 399-208 overall, 233-107 @ UCLA. Ten years at UCLA with 7 NCAA's, including 3 Final Four's. CON: Why is he still unemployed, nobody knows. Does he still have the fire & were there problems at UCLA? New MSU coach Steve Prohm-Murray State age 40. 93-27 in 4 years, 21-4 now. Graduate of Alabama & served as student assistant coach. A fascinating & intriguing choice for Tide coach. CON: Only 4 years as head coach. There are other coaches who could be considered, this is a starters list. The one's I would consider strongly are: Archie Miller Tim Clues Ben Howland (if no skeletons from UCLA) New MSU coach. Steve Prohm I think it might be a good time to resurrect this thread. :dog: Marshall staying. Time for Plan B, maybe even Plan C. :popcorn2: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: bamaphil on April 02, 2015, 04:02:22 AM At this point I get the feeling we're going to end up taking a chance on a younger, unproven at the power conference level coach. Hopefully it works out. I'd really hate another 3-5 years of mediocrity before going through all of this again.
Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Chechem on April 02, 2015, 05:45:02 AM At this point I get the feeling we're going to end up taking a chance on a younger, unproven at the power conference level coach. Hopefully it works out. I'd really hate another 3-5 years of mediocrity before going through all of this again. Yeah, I'm beginning to think it'll be Steve Prohm. He played at Alabama. Unless the tweets were in error, looks like Marshall's rejected the offer. Sigh. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: bamaphil on April 02, 2015, 07:35:36 AM At this point I get the feeling we're going to end up taking a chance on a younger, unproven at the power conference level coach. Hopefully it works out. I'd really hate another 3-5 years of mediocrity before going through all of this again. Yeah, I'm beginning to think it'll be Steve Prohm. He played at Alabama. Unless the tweets were in error, looks like Marshall's rejected the offer. Sigh. Battle actually released a statement. It's official, Marshall ain't comin'. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: bamaphil on April 02, 2015, 07:36:52 AM At this point I get the feeling we're going to end up taking a chance on a younger, unproven at the power conference level coach. Hopefully it works out. I'd really hate another 3-5 years of mediocrity before going through all of this again. Yeah, I'm beginning to think it'll be Steve Prohm. He played at Alabama. Unless the tweets were in error, looks like Marshall's rejected the offer. Sigh. I don't know anything about Prohm, but if he's the guy it feels like Mark Gottfried round 2. Former player coming from a mid-major with some success but not proven. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on April 02, 2015, 09:41:02 AM At this point I get the feeling we're going to end up taking a chance on a younger, unproven at the power conference level coach. Hopefully it works out. I'd really hate another 3-5 years of mediocrity before going through all of this again. Yeah, I'm beginning to think it'll be Steve Prohm. He played at Alabama. Unless the tweets were in error, looks like Marshall's rejected the offer. Sigh. I don't know anything about Prohm, but if he's the guy it feels like Mark Gottfried round 2. Former player coming from a mid-major with some success but not proven. That's the big fear. Personally, I still like Archie Miller at Dayton. The reality is, it's like throwing dice, you might get a 7 or a snake eyes. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on April 02, 2015, 01:16:56 PM Other possible replacements.
Avery Johnson age 50: Played & coached in NBA. Successful at Dallas, disaster at Brooklyn (franchise is a dumpster fire) Jeff Van Gundy age 53: NBA coached Knicks & Rockets. A very good defensive coach, not much on offense. :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: cbbama99 on April 02, 2015, 04:47:17 PM What about someone like Steve Lavin? You think CBB might give him a look?
Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: 2Stater on April 02, 2015, 05:23:54 PM What about someone like Steve Lavin? You think CBB might give him a look? I do. I mentioned on here before about how he resurrected the St John's program. He would be a good choice , IMO. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: McBaman on April 02, 2015, 07:23:51 PM What do we know about the coach at Gonzaga? Is he out of the question?
Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: cbbama99 on April 02, 2015, 08:03:09 PM What do we know about the coach at Gonzaga? Is he out of the question? I think that could end up being another Greg Marshall situation, but Mark Few would be a great hire. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: bamaphil on April 02, 2015, 08:04:26 PM What do we know about the coach at Gonzaga? Is he out of the question? He's like Marshall. He's in a great situation where he can win every year and play quality non-conference teams. He doesn't want to leave. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on April 02, 2015, 09:40:23 PM What do we know about the coach at Gonzaga? Is he out of the question? I think that could end up being another Greg Marshall situation, but Mark Few would be a great hire. Don't think he's going anywhere. He was born in Oregon, graduated from Oregon, & turned them down a few years ago. He has turned down Indiana, too. Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: McBaman on April 02, 2015, 10:37:43 PM What do we know about the coach at Gonzaga? Is he out of the question? I think that could end up being another Greg Marshall situation, but Mark Few would be a great hire. Don't think he's going anywhere. He was born in Oregon, graduated from Oregon, & turned them down a few years ago. He has turned down Indiana, too. Thanks for the feedback. Was just wondering. Neeeext! Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on April 04, 2015, 04:54:46 PM Other possible replacements. Avery Johnson age 50: Played & coached in NBA. Successful at Dallas, disaster at Brooklyn (franchise is a dumpster fire) Jeff Van Gundy age 53: NBA coached Knicks & Rockets. A very good defensive coach, not much on offense. :dunno: :dunno: :dunno: Here we go for another big hire. Quote Alabama will meet with ESPN analyst Avery Johnson about its open men's basketball coaching spot, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Goodman. Johnson coached parts of seven seasons in the NBA with the Mavericks and Nets and is from New Orleans. http://espn.go.com/ncb/ :popcorn2: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on April 04, 2015, 05:12:18 PM Not sure about Johnson but he has heck of a resume'. He won NBA title with Spurs, won 60, 67, & 51 games as coach of Mavericks, but he inherited a solid team. Tough call on this one but worth the chance. Talk to Popovich (Spurs coach) before hiring, though.
:dog: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: ricky023 on April 04, 2015, 05:29:51 PM I just can't make myself believe that Avery would come to college especially a place like Alabama with our desire to win. RTR!
Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on April 04, 2015, 05:44:32 PM Johnson believes in an up-pace, team oriented, moving offense. He was leader twice in NCAA in assists and was a leader on leading the Spurs offense. Eight years under Popovich is a huge plus in my book.
:popcorn: Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: Marshal Dillon on April 04, 2015, 05:48:23 PM I just can't make myself believe that Avery would come to college especially a place like Alabama with our desire to win. RTR! He's from the South (Louisiana) and seems to enjoy coaching. He would get back into coaching & make $3.5 mil plus a year. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avery_Johnson Title: Re: Possible Replacements for Anthony Grant Post by: cbbama99 on April 04, 2015, 06:00:04 PM Johnson believes in an up-pace, team oriented, moving offense. He was leader twice in NCAA in assists and was a leader on leading the Spurs offense. Eight years under Popovich is a huge plus in my book. :popcorn: To borrow your phrase, BINGO! Exactly what I was thinking. |