MBB: Head Coach Suggestions

Brandon Chappelle - Texas
Michael Musselman - USC
Kellen Sampson - Houston

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Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView

Who would you like Maggard to hire?

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At some point I will review the resume of many of the lead assistants in the SEC and Big 12. I would not be surprised if the person comes from that list. At this point, I am impressed with the resume of The White guy from Houston. He is the lead assistant there. Sampson is not the lead assistant there now. White won a state championship as a player in this state at St. Aug, coached at the collegiate level in this state at Tulane, and was successful in coordinating an AAU program in Louisiana. Of course Houston has had great success in recent years. Annually a Final 4 contender.

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Originally Posted by BeauCajun

Doesn’t Patrick have a losing record as a college head coach?

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Yes. 10-23 in his first year at Cal-Riverside (2018-19), 17-15 in his second year. 14-18 (2022-23) and 10-24 (2023-24) at Sacramento State. 4 year total of 51-80.

A lot can happen AFA who might be on Maggard’s short list by March.

Speculation by the RPCA will come up possibly with the right name at some point, doubt anyone has yet. Keep the popcorn close.

At least Foote was realistic .

With this much "mull it over" notice, Maggard will get good candidates HE hasn't thought of.

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Originally Posted by Geaux

Brandon Chappelle - Texas
Michael Musselman - USC
Kellen Sampson - Houston

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Sampson is head coach in waiting with Houston. He’s not leaving.

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

David Patrick has had very poor results in his last 2 stops as a head coach. He will not be considered and I doubt seriously anyone on that list is seriously looked at. Dr. Maggard listed criteria. One of those was being a proven winner as a head coach or lead assistant working with a successful collegiate head coach. That eliminates the entire list in my view. Selection likely someone none of us are thinking about now.

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I would think that David Patrick will be considered strongly from that list. I think the head coaching record is a concern. But those two jobs are traditionally difficult jobs.

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Originally Posted by SlappyCajun

I would think that David Patrick will be considered strongly from that list. I think the head coaching record is a concern. But those two jobs are traditionally difficult jobs.

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As is this one. Much potential but will take someone who can develop it in all facets.

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Originally Posted by covcaj

As is this one. Much potential but will take someone who can develop it in all facets.

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Our job is not a traditionally hard job. Neither UC Riverside nor Sacramento State have ever been to the NCAA tournament nor NIT. UC Riverside contemplated dropping athletics in 2021.

Our job has challenges but it's not on the level of those schools.

At the end of the day, even my 8 year old niece who plays hopscotch for a living would be an improvement

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Originally Posted by SlappyCajun

Our job is not a traditionally hard job. Neither UC Riverside nor Sacramento State have ever been to the NCAA tournament nor NIT. UC Riverside contemplated dropping athletics in 2021.

Our job has challenges but it's not on the level of those schools.

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Traditionally, no.

I would say at the moment it will be as hard as at those schools.

Should have never let it get this hard.

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Traditionally, no.

I would say at the moment it will be as hard as at those schools.

Should have never let it get this hard.

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Absolutely correct. Should have never gotten this bad.

The product needs to be fixed first and foremost.

Maggard, and to a degree T-Joe, has to fix the dome situation, that’s not on any coach’s responsibility list. That’s a contractual issue.

Schedule, that’s between Maggard and coach. No more non D1 games would be a start. Problem is, pretty much everyone plays a nobody tech @nowhereville. Fillers to get your minimum home games.

A dynamic rah-rah coach can only carry you so far. Any doubt, look at HUD’s downward slide and demise here.

The unfortunate best thing the new coach has, he’ll probably blow it all up and start fresh. As pointed out yesterday, UL won’t out physical anyone this season.