Who?

Saniflush · « **on:** March 13, 2014, 09:05:25 AM »

Who do we get? Who can we get?

The names I am seeing bouncing around are Bruce Pearl, Michael White, Donnie Tyndall, and Jeff Capel.

I would not be opposed to Pearl but I think White may be the best choice of these. What the fuck do i know? I thought Klaus Barbbe was gonna get us ballroom dancing.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #1 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:08:56 AM »

I think two up and comers that should be in the conversation are Jeff Lebo and Cliff Ellis. That's only if coach K decides to not make the jump and I figure he's chomping at the bit.

jmar · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:34:00 AM »

Would have to pay Pearl in the 3M range. Not happening.

Saniflush · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:36:24 AM »

Quote from: jmar on March 13, 2014, 09:34:00 AM

Would have to pay Pearl in the 3M range. Not happening.

You think? I would be really surprised if he was that expensive!

He comes with a NCAA cloud and very few programs would touch him. Even less than that with that price tag.

CCTAU · « **Reply #4 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:40:41 AM »

Quote from: WiregrassTiger on March 13, 2014, 09:08:56 AM

I think two up and comers that should be in the conversation are Jeff Lebo and Cliff Ellis. That's only if coach K decides to not make the jump and I figure he's chomping at the bit.

Your flogging will commence at noon!

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #5 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:47:52 AM »

Is that Naismith guy available?

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #6 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:49:44 AM »

Shaka Smart's name is being thrown around a bit out there. I'm not sure he would leave VCU for Auburn though, and statement in itself makes me sad.

djsimp · « **Reply #7 on:** March 13, 2014, 09:57:40 AM »

Does this mean we get a new coach and spend the next 4 years rebuilding because all the players leave.....again?

Saniflush · « **Reply #8 on:** March 13, 2014, 10:00:21 AM »

Quote from: djsimp on March 13, 2014, 09:57:40 AM

Does this mean we get a new coach and spend the next 4 years rebuilding because all the players leave.....again?

Well now wait a minute, is it guaranteed that all the players would leave? Cause this may be a strong incentive to a prospective coach.

AUTiger1 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 13, 2014, 10:42:32 AM »

Give me Pearl, or hire Cliff Back!

I was reading

's article and he is correct. We need someone who is charismatic, who can recruit and who knows the game. Pearl is the best choice out there but don't see that happening b/c his show cause penalty isn't up until September and I don't think we would willing to take that risk. Ben Howland is out there not coaching right now, and I think maybe Chuck Person would make a good coach for us. Another name that I saw tossed around over at rivals or scout was Rick Stansbury.

Also saw this http://auburn.rivals.com/barrier_noentry.asp?sid=884&script=%2Fcontent.asp&cid=1619573#sthash.2K54VUY6.dpuf. It is premium content but apparently we have to stay with UA in all sports other than basketball. Not gonna lie, would like to see us be a Nike or Adidas school in the round ball.

AUChizad · « **Reply #10 on:** March 13, 2014, 10:44:37 AM »

Apparently Tubby Smith is being tossed around as a legitimate candidate.

He has sucked at TTU, but before that he was golden.

And apparently, Rick Stansbury has been desperately pleading for the job. He seems like a solid choice to me. Maybe even the best. Seen some people not happy about it though. Maybe there's some baggage I don't know about.

Saniflush · « **Reply #11 on:** March 13, 2014, 10:51:31 AM »

Quote from: AUChizad on March 13, 2014, 10:44:37 AM

And apparently, Rick Stansbury has been desperately pleading for the job. He seems like a solid choice to me. Maybe even the best. Seen some people not happy about it though. Maybe there's some baggage I don't know about.

There are three things that concern me about Stansbury.
1) he comes with and NCAA cloud as well

2) he "retired" so he could spend more time with his family

3) my perception of him while he was at MSU was that of a complete head case. He was about to be completely run at MSU before he "retired"

AUTiger1 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 13, 2014, 10:53:05 AM »

Quote from: AUChizad on March 13, 2014, 10:44:37 AM

Apparently Tubby Smith is being tossed around as a legitimate candidate.

He has sucked at TTU, but before that he was golden.

And apparently, Rick Stansbury has been desperately pleading for the job. He seems like a solid choice to me. Maybe even the best. Seen some people not happy about it though. Maybe there's some baggage I don't know about.

I think Stansbury got MSU on some probation and that is why he resigned. The major issue I would have with Tubby is his age. He is 62 and is probably looking to retire before too long, but if he can stay long enough to turn us around then I don't guess it would be all that bad.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #13 on:** March 13, 2014, 11:09:38 AM »

Quote from: Saniflush on March 13, 2014, 10:51:31 AM

There are three things that concern me about Stansbury.
1) he comes with and NCAA cloud as well

2) he "retired" so he could spend more time with his family

3) my perception of him while he was at MSU was that of a complete head case. He was about to be completely run at MSU before he "retired"

^^This^^ All of it.

Pearl would be a much better choice than Stansbury imo.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #14 on:** March 13, 2014, 11:12:24 AM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on March 13, 2014, 09:49:44 AM

Shaka Smart's name is being thrown around a bit out there. I'm not sure he would leave VCU for Auburn though, and statement in itself makes me sad.

I'm hearing Chaka Khan. In my head, I mean.

Buzz Killington · « **Reply #15 on:** March 13, 2014, 11:33:27 AM »

Quote from: WiregrassTiger on March 13, 2014, 11:12:24 AM

I'm hearing Chaka Khan. In my head, I mean.

I feel for you

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #16 on:** March 13, 2014, 12:10:18 PM »

Quote from: Buzz Killington on March 13, 2014, 11:33:27 AM

I feel for you

I think I love you.

AU_Tiger_2000 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 13, 2014, 12:54:31 PM »

Quote from: WiregrassTiger on March 13, 2014, 11:12:24 AM

I'm hearing Chaka Khan. In my head, I mean.

Tell me something good.

WiregrassTiger · « **Reply #18 on:** March 13, 2014, 12:59:04 PM »

One guy that we know wants the job is Chuck Persons, or at least he did want it. Why not? I think I like him better than Smart or Pearl. I like Pearl but we don't need the PR hit. I think he's a great coach.

My thought is that we should hire Persons to a short contract and see how he does. Can't get much worse. And, as GH or someone mentioned, change the shoes. If Barkley and others seem to think it makes that big of a deal, get it done. Jacobs needs to do more than just talk to his basketball advisors. He needs to listen to them.

GH2001 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 13, 2014, 12:59:15 PM »

Quote from: jmar on March 13, 2014, 09:34:00 AM

Would have to pay Pearl in the 3M range. Not happening.

totally disagree.