Who is the next Men's Basketball Coach at UC?

[BearKatz]

I disagree with your thoughts about not waiting until April 1 and taking the cheap way out. I believe it would be a 4.1 million in savings to do that. That isn't cheap. Imagine some of the players that could be bought with that amount of money? I think it is fiscally irresponsible to fire him now. Put it another way...we just gave Wes 4.1 million to not work for 18 days.

Thinking back. I think it was irresponsible for the athletic department to give Wes an extension when he had proved nothing so far. Had Wes not been given an extension we wouldn't be talking about a buyout to begin with, IMO

[BearKatz]

I disagree with your thoughts about not waiting until April 1 and taking the cheap way out. I believe it would be a 4.1 million in savings to do that. That isn't cheap. Imagine some of the players that could be bought with that amount of money? I think it is fiscally irresponsible to fire him now. Put it another way...we just gave Wes 4.1 million to not work for 18 days.

Or $4.1M could have gone to another coach over a 5yr period. I like the statement. IMO it needed to be made.

[London 'Cat]

I asked in another thread about Bobby Hurley. Could he succeed here?

He did beat Wes this past year . . . . I think UC needs someone the fans can get behind. Calhoun might be that guy due to his ties to UC and to Huggins.

[leo from jersey]

Chad said Evans may or not go and expects a most leaving. Yet there is money to build a competitive squad.

[Rufus]

I asked in another thread about Bobby Hurley. Could he succeed here?

[leeraymond372@gmail.com]

Josh Schertz, former Indiana State and current Saint Louis coach

Jerrod Calhoun, Utah State head coach, former Bob Huggins assistant at WVU

Tony Skinn, George Mason head coach

Bryce Drew, former Valparaiso and Vanderbilt coach, currently at Grand Canyon

Eric Olen, New Mexico

Ryan Miller, Murray State

John Groce, former Illinois coach, now at Akron

Travis Steele, Miami (OH)

There are others that the article lists as long-shots. Not certain how reliable this list is either.

Thanks man.

[red_n_black_attack]

Jerrod Calhoun is the slam dunk hire

[London 'Cat]

Chad on the Moe show said that the buyout has not yet been done, but WM is. They have not announced the firing, but there is no restrictions on interviewing the candidates. Chad said this is all on Cunningham . If he had kept WM and they didn't do well, it might be his job. I am sure his job is on the line with the new hire, Chad did say that WM did have some deep pockets on his side. Interesting.

If true, then respect to Cunningham for disregarding the deep pockets on CWM's side. JC had to let Wes go or his job was next in line. I think JC had made up his mind some time ago, which is why Wes got so emotional in his post-game interview several weeks ago. The team went on a good run after that as Wes tried to save his job but it was too late.

[leo from jersey]

Chad said Calhoun just makes too much sense and should have his own board apart from others.

[UC4me]

And the university got one thing right.. they fired Wes before the weekend. You have to make a statement that this mediocre coaching will not be tolerated any longer!

Can't wait until April 1st and always take the cheap way out. The cheap way out has gotten us nowhere so far. We're right back to square one again, hopefully they'll get it right this time and hire a proven winner.

I disagree with your thoughts about not waiting until April 1 and taking the cheap way out. I believe it would be a 4.1 million in savings to do that. That isn't cheap. Imagine some of the players that could be bought with that amount of money? I think it is fiscally irresponsible to fire him now. Put it another way...we just gave Wes 4.1 million to not work for 18 days.

[leo from jersey]

I have a feeling this came from Deep Pockets. I think of Cunningham had his way Wes would still be here. I think Satterfield is next, unless he performs this year.

Read my above post. Chad B said some were on WM's side and Cunningham knew his job was on the line. I would imagine that you are right as more deep pockets had to be for the firing.

[leeraymond372@gmail.com]

Groce from Akron is an interesting option. Not sure if coming from Akron to the BigXII is optimal, though it worked once before for UC.

Groce is a coach with a highly competitive spirit. However, his time at Illinois was not his finest hour. For instance, he averaged 15.2 losses a year the 5 years he was at Illinois. Also, he earned one NCAA birth during that time and did not earn any post-season playing opportunities his last 2 years.

He has done fairly well at Akron. He has won 20 games 4 years out of the 7 that he has been there, He has averaged 11 losses a year while at Akron. For his career, Groce has averaged 13 losses a year.

In closing, Groce is another high loss coach that appears to be better suited for mid-major level competition.

[GoBearcats31]

Chad Brendel said on the air just now with Mo Egger (1530) that Calhoun wants to be here.

If he is genuinely interested in the UC job, seems like it could be a quick search...

[BearKatz]

at least Cunningham showed he could pull the firing trigger unless it was the deep pockets. I am for more in December too. I want Satt to make it, but so far, he hasn't.

I have a feeling this came from Deep Pockets. I think of Cunningham had his way Wes would still be here. I think Satterfield is next, unless he performs this year.

[leo from jersey]

Chad on the Moe show said that the buyout has not yet been done, but WM is. They have not announced the firing, but there is no restrictions on interviewing the candidates. Chad said this is all on Cunningham . If he had kept WM and they didn't do well, it might be his job. I am sure his job is on the line with the new hire, Chad did say that WM did have some deep pockets on his side. Interesting.