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[DJ MC]

I don't blame him. It's going to take a few years just to get that program on its feet after the disaster Gary Williams left behind in 1986.

 

Thad Matta is a *bleep*ing miracle worker.

[Oriole85]

@GaryParrishCBS VCU's Shaka Smart will not, despite recent speculation, be the next head coach of Marquette, a source has told @CBSSports. Story coming ..

[waroriole]

@GaryParrishCBS VCU's Shaka Smart will not, despite recent speculation, be the next head coach of Marquette, a source has told @CBSSports. Story coming ..

 

That's not surprising. I can't figure out why anyone thought he'd take that when he turned down UCLA.

[Oriole85]

That's not surprising. I can't figure out why anyone thought he'd take that when he turned down UCLA.

He had ties to the area, that's the primary reason. Also, always good to keep your options open, maybe the outlook for the future of VCU basketball is worse than it was last year?

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Marshall inquires with Mike D'Antoni

 

Going from the Lakers to Marshall, can't even think of an analogy here.

[Oriole85]

CBS Sports: New Mexico's Craig Neal emerges as legitimate target at South Florida

 

No offer has been extended, the sources said.

 

But it's not hard to connect the dots.

USF's new athletic director, Mark Harlan, is a former UCLA associate AD who spent the past 11 months working with first-year UCLA coach Steve Alford, who spent the previous nine years working with Neal at Iowa and New Mexico. When Alford got the UCLA job last March, Neal was promoted to replace his longtime friend and boss, and sources told CBSSports.com that Harlan has a high opinion of Neal because Alford has a high opinion of Neal.

[Oriole85]

The Oregonian: Canzano: Oregon State and Craig Robinson feel like they're moving apart

 

The first bro-in-law could be out.

[BSLMikeLowe]

The Oregonian: Canzano: Oregon State and Craig Robinson feel like they're moving apart

 

The first bro-in-law could be out.

 

It would be about time. 6 seasons and the best he could do was win the CBI, and that was in his first season. Like UM, many out here think OSU doesn't have the money to buy him out....and why Bob DeCarolis (the AD) gave him an extension after the 2nd season is mind-boggling. He should lose his job too, but he won't.

[BSLMikeLowe]

Robinson's staying at OSU

[Oriole85]

Robinson's staying at OSU

All the other P12 coaches are happy with the decision the Oregon State AD has made, even if money was a large influence of this.

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Leon Rice sticking with Boise State

 

Boise State men's basketball coach Leon Rice has decided to stay with the Broncos and accept a pay raise instead of continuing talks with Washington State after interviewing with the Cougars, a source with direct knowledge of the situation told ESPN.com.

Rice just wrapped up his fourth season with the Broncos and will receive a five-year rollover, the source said.

[SBTarheel]

ESPN: Leon Rice sticking with Boise State

That's interesting actually...

 

One of those "the grass isn't always greener types"..I like it. 

[Chris B]

@GoodmanESPN: Marquette is targeting Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin, multiple sources told ESPN. Ben Howland also in the mix: http://t.co/XRMo3GDv6G

[Oriole85]

@GoodmanESPN: Marquette is targeting Tennessee coach Cuonzo Martin, multiple sources told ESPN. Ben Howland also in the mix: http://t.co/XRMo3GDv6G

A month ago he was rumored to get fired from Tenn, maybe he thinks he's another bad season away from that despite the Sweet 16 appearance.

[Oriole85]

ESPN: Dave Rice staying at UNLV

 

Looks like South Florida will be on atleast their third choice.

[Oriole85]

CBS Sports: Tommy Amaker will remain Harvard's coach

 

"After thoughtful deliberation, I continue to realize my heart is at Harvard," Amaker said in a statement. "To teach, lead and serve at this amazing institution, and in this special community, is truly meaningful to me."

[Chris B]

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN 3m

Duke assistant Steve Wojciechowski is a legit candidate at Marquette, sources confirmed to ESPN. First reported by @WojYahooNBA.

[You Play to Win the Game]

Jeff Goodman ‏@GoodmanESPN 3m
Duke assistant Steve Wojciechowski is a legit candidate at Marquette, sources confirmed to ESPN. First reported by @WojYahooNBA.

But but who will take over K's press duties.

[Oriole85]

But but who will take over K's press duties.

It would've been Johnny Dawkins if Stanford missed the Tourney.

[Oriole85]

@GoodmanESPN Cal coach Mike Montgomery is retiring, sources told ESPN.