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Post by franksboy on Mar 15, 2008 19:35:40 GMT -5
Nolan Richardson would not be a good hire for LMU. The University's brand is of a serious academic institution that sees athletics as important venue for its students. Richardson's resume does not reflect that type of brand.
LMU needs a good coach, with a proven record of turning around programs. The profile that netted them Aggers...who made Eastern Washington a competent program..is the profile they will have to follow again.
Tention was a bad hire from the get go because he just wasn't ready. His only "success' came from Aggers players who were just maturing. It takes time, especially when a program has no winning tradition (except for Westhead and the early 60s) and an AD who does not have the reputation of a savvy builder of programs.
That's why I think Husak must go. He is inept and arrogant.
A real A.D. who can build the program in the image and likeness of the University can awaken this sleeping giant...which continues to slumber quietly under Husak's watch.
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Post by fanblade on Mar 19, 2008 15:48:47 GMT -5
ESPN's Andy Katz said in one of his insider articles that assistant coaches "up and down" the west coast were interested in us.
So much for scaring suitors away.
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Post by ironlions on Mar 19, 2008 15:58:20 GMT -5
I’m not surprised that we are getting a lot of interest. LMU is in great location, with a lot of potential to build a great program. Add to that, LMU is part of a conference that just got 3 bids to the big dance. I really hoping that we go above and beyond and get a top notch coach.
Go Lions.
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Post by ADG'99 on Mar 19, 2008 17:31:18 GMT -5
From the Daily Breeze (the paper that broke the Geraldine Ferraro story) www.dailybreeze.com/sports/ci_8621546" It was no resignation A side matter involves Loyola Marymount University, which is on the outside looking in at the NCAA Tournament.
Although characterized a resignation, Rodney Tention was fired as the LMU basketball coach.
A short list of candidates for Athletic Director Bill Husak to study would be veteran college head coach Jan van Breda Kolff, veteran Lakers/NBA assistant coach Jim Cleamons, USC and former Pepperdine assistant Gib Arnold and as a dark horse former USC and New Orleans Saints assistant Dave Miller." Granted these are just the reporters suggestions, but they are interesting. Admittedly, I had to Google every name on the list, but Jan van Breda Kolff looked like the most interesting name on the list. He had a good run up at the 'Dine and it looks like he got screwed by St. Bonaventure.
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Post by greendoberman on Mar 19, 2008 17:40:54 GMT -5
None of those four set the world on fire to me.
I'd suggest the writer of the article take a look at my list if he wishes to get more comprehensive.
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Post by ironlions on Mar 19, 2008 18:47:01 GMT -5
Not too impressed with any of those names. Jan van Breda Kolff, is a joke. We will never hire him...acadmics were a joke under his watch at both Pepperdine and St. Bonaventure. One of his players at St.Bonaventure only had a welders license and no high school diploma.
Gib Arnold is a possiablity...I would certainly add fuel to the fire with our rivalry with Pepperdine. Some rumors on the Pepperdine board mentioned some bad blood between Arnold and the Waves.
I think we can do better.
Go Lions
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Post by greendoberman on Mar 19, 2008 20:09:26 GMT -5
Cross John Brady off your list (if he was on there). He accepted the job at Arkansas State.
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Post by newlionfan on Mar 20, 2008 3:49:30 GMT -5
Finding a coach with a proven track record to take over the team when a coach just got fired after 3 years is going to be impossible. Why would a coach put his track record at risk when he might not have the fair chance and time to turn around the program. I expect the coach to come in as a former assistant.
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Post by smc4 on Mar 22, 2008 1:55:26 GMT -5
We should add Musselman to the list. Even though he is considered to go with USF or OSU he may have feelers on us. He has some proven HC ability at the NBA level helping turn around the Warriors. Didn't do much with the Kings. Could LMU compete for an NBA guy like Musselman or Montgomery. I do not see how Adelman would be feasible. Montgomery would be a very nice fit.
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Post by fanblade on Mar 22, 2008 14:29:08 GMT -5
According to the LA Times article I posted in another thread these are the known interested candidates so far.
Among those who have been in contact with the school are -former San Diego coach Brad Holland -Denver Nuggets assistant Mike Dunlap, the former coach at Division II Metro State who is a Loyola graduate and is a former USC assistant.
Other names of interest include -Fullerton's Burton -Northridge's Bobby Braswell, -USC assistant Gib Arnold and -Washington assistant Cameron Dollar
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Post by ironlions on Mar 22, 2008 16:42:23 GMT -5
I think Dunlap would be a great hire for LMU. He is a proven winner and is a alumni.
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Post by greendoberman on Mar 22, 2008 17:22:54 GMT -5
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- According to the LA Times article I posted in another thread these are the known interested candidates so far.
Among those who have been in contact with the school are -former San Diego coach Brad Holland -Denver Nuggets assistant Mike Dunlap, the former coach at Division II Metro State who is a Loyola graduate and is a former USC assistant.
Other names of interest include -Fullerton's Burton -Northridge's Bobby Braswell, -USC assistant Gib Arnold and -Washington assistant Cameron Dollar
A few comments on the names here:
Holland- nothing would particularly excite me about him. Although he did a decent job at USD, one would think we'd set our sights higher. Davey would excite me more to tell you the truth.
Dunlap- has been mentioned before, is an alumni, have to think he's on the short list. Lack of D1 experience is only concern.
Burton- laughable he's on here, worlds away recruiting-wise between the two schools, should not be considered.
Braswell- although I like Bobby not a good fit either.
Dollar- semi-intriguing name, but recruiting concerns me, and not convinced of coaching pedigree.
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Post by greendoberman on Mar 22, 2008 17:32:36 GMT -5
One of the things I stressed in my initial posts was the importance of a good coaching pedigree, i.e. learning as both a player and assistant under a solid teacher of the game.
I've never been a fan of Lute Olsen's game coaching and my reluctance when RT was hired seems to have played out at many other schools with less than successful heach coaches from the Olsen coaching tree.
I'm sure if we look back at a few of the other hires, most notably Olive and Bradley, we will see the same trend.
That is why I felt guys who may fall under the radar, ex. Greg Gard at Wisconsin, Russell Turner from the UNC/Stanford coaching tree, or even an Archie Miller (Pitt/Xavier/NC State) may be the way we should go.
I remember back in 1992 when Hillock was let go and us in the office were touting a then unknown from Northern Arizona and the admin went for John Olive. That unknown coach was Ben Howland.
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Post by titanczar on Mar 23, 2008 12:58:20 GMT -5
Yeah, I don't know a whole heck of a lot about Daniels' time at Fullerton, but I know that they did have problems with NCAA sanctions and that by his last season they had won more Big West games than they had in like 10 years or so. Was he actually fired from there, or Howland convince him to join his staff? I honestly don't know the history of that. Anyway, seems to me like Daniels would be a great recruiter. Don't know anything about his X's and O's and his attention to detail. Donny wasn't fired. He didn't like the direction of the CSF administration. Plus he got a raise in salary to be an assistant and with the incentives that UCLA has reached, Donny is making a lot more than he could at CSF. Not sure what the LMU job pays. But LMU would need to offer a Donny a raise. Donny was handcuffed at CSF by sanctions that happened under Brad Holland. The violations occurred in 92-93 and 93-94 but the NCAA finally put CSF on probation in 1998 or 99 because the stall tactics of Hawking and his staff. They couldn't recruit JC players, they lost a scholarship and the were also handcuffed by that stupid 5/8 rule. As for his X n O, Donny coached under Majerus and now Howland both known for their defense. When Donny finally had some talent at CSF, he took an athletic team and played slowdown basketball. Terrible decision. Ralphy Holmes, Pape Sow 2nd round NBA pick and he plays slow ball? Not a good decision. But just like anybody, you should learn from your mistakes. If you talk to him, Donny will say he made a mistake going to that slowdown offense. I think Donny would be a great candidate for the LMU job.
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Post by ironlions on Mar 23, 2008 17:27:29 GMT -5
I would rather have Charles Bradley than hire Dollar.
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