Is TDP trying to tick us off?
by DrB on Apr 9, 2010 7:41 PM EDT
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Well after two days, the search is confirming my suspicion that AD Terry Don Phillips is an idiot. I only know of one candidate so far that has or will be interviewed that I would definitely approve of taking this job.
TDP, however, has decided to punt. I'm trying to calm myself and keep repeating that they are only interviews and mean nothing, but the candidates so far mentioned likely caused incoming recruit Marcus Thornton to officially ask for a release from his LOI with the spring signing period upcoming. The timing does allow for the new coach to re-recruit Thornton, but if he is released, as is customary in basketball, he is no longer bound to us for 2010-2011. In light of those confirmed by media outlets, it does not appear likely we'll get him back.
TigerIllustrated has reported that 5 candidates have been interviewed and which they'll confirm, while our sources indicate another has or will interview today/tomorrow.
1. Wofford's Mike Young - nearly beat Wisconsin in the NCAAs this year, finished 26-9. SoCon coach of the year.
2. Wright State's Brad Brownell - 84-45 at Wright State, one NCAA appearance. 4 straight 20-win seasons at UNCW. Plays a motion offense and aggressive man and zone defense, not a bad X's and O's guy. Of the four, this is the only one I could see myself getting behind.
3. Jacksonville's Cliff Warren - GT assistant 2000-05, went from 1-26 in his first year to 4 straight winning seasons, and 2 NIT bids. Fail.
4. Former BC coach Al Skinner - Certainly a courtesy interview, no chance at getting this job from everyone I've spoken with.
5. Old Dominion's Blaine Taylor - one at-large NCAA bid in 06-07 and an automatic bid the year prior as conference champions. Stanford assistant from 1998-2001. 2 NCAA bids as head coach at Montana prior to that.
and our sources say that Baylor head coach Scott Drew will interview today, they also say that Ron Bradley will definitely not get the job. I've "heard" that Jeff Capel (OU) prefers the Wake Forest job to ours, but they appear to have settled on at least one candidate already in Jeff Bzdelik, so it appears that he could be for the taking for the right price.
Our sources also say that Clemson called Bobby Knight and asked his opinion of UAB coach Mike Davis, and Bobby was not enthused.
We reached out to former NCSU head man Herb Sendek, and he turned down the request. Apparently Herb can recognize a cluster**** from afar.
Opinions on the interviews thus far? Am I the only one feeling a nuclear meltdown coming? Why bother interviewing these candidates if you are going to go after the big fish?
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I wouldn’t be so sure about the ‘courtesy’ interview where Skinner is concerned. The coaching circles are buzzing about the legitimate nature of his candidacy. I don’t know if he’ll actually get the job, but finances are playing a key role in this hire… and apparently TDP is pretty intrigued by the prospect of getting a ‘seasoned’ coach on BC’s dime.
my opinion
i like the wright state guy and drew…could be happy with either… However, I do think (and I think figurefour likes this idea too) we should go after pete gillen…after all “certainly duke is duke. they’re on tv more that leave it to bevaaa reruns”….
Pete Gillin...I love how his face is always beet red.
I am sure I would work Pete Gillin into every post. Such as: Certainly TDP is TDP, he is bringing in less talent for interviews than Leave it to Beavaaaaaaaaaaaa reruns.
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Wrong Search
We are searching for the wrong job. Clemson needs to find a replacement for the Athletic Director, TDP! This whole basketball coach mess over the last week has to be the straw that broke the camel’s back. For the fan base and support that Clemson athletics receives, we have done nothing but underachieve over the past 20 years. As soon as we seem to have some momentum, we lose the coach that got us there. I am not looking to just compete. I want a team that wins championships!
Just check out our position in the Director’s Cup. (See link below.) We are 64th, which is 10th in the ACC and 13 spots lower than the Yardbirds from Columbia.
http://www.nacda.com/auto_pdf/p_hotos/s_chools/nacda/sports/directorscup/auto_pdf/apr8DIDcup
So, the administration needs to be doing the searching, not TDP.
So you’re telling me I may have no trouble getting basketball tickets next year?
Who needs affection when you can have blind hatred?
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I could live with the guys from Wofford, Wrigth State, or Baylor.
The rest would be horrible hires, IMO. A good coach is either going to cost you money, or leave at the first opportunity for more money. Maybe we are not exactly rolling in it right now, but if we want a good coach then we will have to pay them, especially since Clemson is really not a great basketball school. Until we pony it up, we will either have bad coaches or coaches who use us as a stepping stone.
There is something in these Hills!
Anyone else thinking we are about to experience Larry Shyatt part II ??
Bill Foster, Cliff Ellis, Rick Barnes, OP — were all fine.. some a little better than others, but i am not getting the impression that our next hire will be anywhere CLOSE to these guys.
I think we have to understand that we ARE a stepping stone school. We have to embrace this. We HAVE to be okay with bringing a young guy on the rise in here and know that we can get 4-5 good years out of him before he moves on to bigger and better things.
We can’t hire a coach based on his likelihood to stay forever.. it’s not gonna happen. He’ll either get fired or move on. That is just the kind of program that we are.
Why don't we just bring Larry Shyatt back and be done with it?
There is something in these Hills!
by Tigerplowboy on Apr 12, 2010 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I would, too!
I was being facisious
There is something in these Hills!
by Tigerplowboy on Apr 13, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Just for some perspective....
I live in Cincinnati, OH and Xavier University is the MODEL university showing how to handle coaching departures. They have consistently lost coaches to bigger/better programs and EVERY SINGLE TIME.. their AD has hit a home run.
Pete Gillen – leaves XU for Providence
Replaced by assistant Skip Prosser (who leaves for WF)
Replaced by Thad Matta (butler coach who leaves for OSU)
Replaced by Pitt assistant Sean Miller (who leaves for Ariz)
Replaced by XU assistant Chris Mack (who takes them to sweet 16 in his first season)
AD has had to replace 4 coaches in 15 years and the program doesn’t skip a beat. They do their homework on who they hire.. so what if he leaves.. the AD does a great job bringing in the next guy. TDP.. LEARN from a small private school in Ohio.. It’s ok to lose your coach if you know how to do your job.
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