Heath's Replacement

[jhudson84]

Floyd is happy at USC

[seqco]

Glad you're not A.D.

[jhudson84]

An 19-year veteran of the college ranks as both the head coach at Delaware (1995-2000) AND AN ASSISTANT AT DUKE(1987-95), Brey has compiled an impressive 118-70 mark for a .641 winning percentage in his six seasons with the Irish. He is the only coach in the 101-year history of the program to lead his teams to three consecutive 20-win seasons and three straight NCAA tournament berths in his first three seasons.

[jhudson84]

currently 21-6 and ranked in the top 25

[jhudson84]

Heres an up and comer if they decide to go that way.

http://butlersports.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/lickliter_todd00.html

[HawgWyld]

Heres an up and comer if they decide to go that way.

http://butlersports.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/lickliter_todd00.html

Arghhh! No more "up and comers!"

[prairiehogcompanion]

The list begins and ends with Billy for me.  He will come here if we're willing to pay him.  Please no more unproven mid major coaches.

Ditto, Ditto......please, please no more unproven mid-majors coaches.

Time to put the inferiority complex in the corner.

Think big. Pay big. Win big.

[darth sooie]

Ok, i'll think big, are about as big as i think the hogs could get right now:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Montgomery

[Kevin]

brad brownell-wright state-proven winner-100 wins in 6 years has head coach-over 20 wins this season, first time since 92-93 at wright state, took uncw to three ncaa tournament in 5 years. 

not a one year wonder, but a proven winner

[hotlanta]

I would love to have Tom Creane of Marquette. This guy can coach. I don't know if he would jump this far south of Wisconsin.

[PowderedToastMan]

I like Doc Sadler.  He is a good coach with arkansas and UA connections.  He has done some good things at UAFS, UTEP, and now Nebraska.  It would be great to have him here.  I don't think billy gillespie is leaving a program he built at A&M anytime soon.

[hotlanta]

I'm not totally sold on Loughery of Southern Illinois. He took over a good basketball program and has simply not screwed it up. His team plays great defense but their offense is just a step faster than Princeton. I could be dead wrong but that's my take.

[socalhogcaller]

Gillespie IS NOT COMING!!!  I don't know how many times people have to say it.  Let's start talking about legit candidates who we actually have a shot at.  As I see it, this is part of the problem with people who want Heath and Nutt fired.  They have these "pie in the sky" dreams of who we could bring in as replacements?  Do we really want to open that pandora's box?

Lighten up Francis.  You can't have said anything too many times, you only have 9 posts.  You don't know what might happen if someone like Gillespie was offered. 

[hogwater]

I'd like to see Mike Anderson bring back the 40 minutes of hell!!  Heath's team looks tired before the half.  Steven Hill is good in the paint but usually no hustle from him.  Weems and Beverly play hard and are never afraid to shoot the ball but they can't do it without some rebounding help and strong inside play. Hill plays outside too much setting screens and is not in place for rebounds.  Lack of rebounding on both ends of the court has cost us most of our losses.  Against Kentucky they were making three pointers on the third attempt.  Pure trash but they beat us with it.

[Die Hard Hog]

We are capable of luring a good coach away from somewhere.  Like many of you said, we have a facility 2nd to none, a passionate fan base, and a tradition.  Almost 30 NCAA tourney appearances, 4 final four appearances, and a national championship.  Not to mention being in the SEC.  However, there are some programs that I don't see someone leaving for Arkansas.  Bill Self has one of the top 5 jobs in college basketball.  I don't see him leaving Kansas for anywhere unless he is very unhappy.  Plus he has a young team and will probably win a national championship in the very near future.  Johnny Dawkins would not consider coming here because he is next in line at Duke when Coach K leaves.  Duke is probably one of the top 2 jobs in college basketball.  Pitino, in my opinion, would not be a good fit here nor do I think he would even consider it.  He can coach and recruit, but has a history of bolting or getting bored in certain situations.  I understand what many of you are saying about "no more up and comers", but would any of you take Bruce Pearl right now?  He has passion, can recruit, and plays an exciting brand of basketball.  Two years ago he was just a mid major coach.  Hard to predict who could be the next "up and comer" to hit it big.

[mjchog]

One name that hasnt been mentioned that may be looked at - Scott Sutton

- AR has a many times looked at lesser names in hopes for a diamond in the rough.
- Sutton grew up in Fayetteville when his daddy Eddie was here. 
- He has built a successful program at ORU. 
- He has ties in the regional area and because of the type of school ORU is they recruit nationally and internationally. 
- Plus probably can get him at a decent price.

[TX HOG]

Bill Self

[Toad Suck Pork]

i think mike anderson would be great... bringing back the 40 minutes of he!!

I don't remember that well, was Mike a solid recruiter?

[PolishPigPower]

I chose Billy Gillespie because of what he has done, long-term, at A&M.  That program was down and had been down since before JFB got to Fayetteville.  To see them get as highly ranked as #6, and with it all done by Gillespie's hand, there is no doubt in my mind that he could not get our ship righted in half the time.

The job in Fayetteville requires three things: 1) win with the young talent that is already in place, 2) stabilize the program in the long-term, and 3) fill up BWA like it used to be.

I honestly don't think he will leave A&M, but if we could lure him away, this would be my wish.

[Toad Suck Pork]

Finding a good replacement should not be that difficult.  We have facilities, tradition, fanbase, and are a member of the SEC.  The big question is will the moneymen pony up and pay fair market value for a top tier coach?

[humphrey]

Pat Summit she's a winner!

[WILL CLINTON]

What about Larry Brown? 

Won a NC at Kansas, won an NBA champ in Detroit.  Out of coaching since he got fired by Zeke.

Are we willing to pay him, and does he want to coach again??  Those are the questions. 

[Thepope]

Any bodyup tempo..
Mike A
Ole Miss Coach,
Pitno

Tuby
Nolan--
I don't want Sutton Ball or any motion offense.

[seqco]

Gregg Marshall a proven winner unlike Heath. Brownell is another nice pull I would take Gregg Marshall first. I am so done with this Heath basketball era, so much frustration and disappointment and no HEART or PASSION.

[Ouachihog]

Pat Summit she's a winner!

She'll be in Bud Walton Arena tonight....

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Mike Anderson! Run and Gun! Forty Minutes of Hell! Back! He's a GOOD coach! Could you imagine the Run and Gun offense with the kids we'd have next year? Holy underwear, Batman!

That is the only problem I have ever had with Anderson is his recruiting because we would start getting the best athlete's (Not Basketball Players)  in the nation who are completely unpolished.  Fantastic Coach but the recruiting would be so watered down (and I do recall 99 - 01) with maybe one Joe Johnson type every 3-4 yrs.   This upcoming class will incorporate at-least 8 SIGNEE'S  so a decision needs to be made fast because the majority of our upcoming signing class will be on campus come early April for the REAL DEAL on the HILL tourney. Link -   2008 ARKANSAS BASKETBALL RECRUITS

[The_Bionic_Pig]

What about Larry Brown? 

Won a NC at Kansas, won an NBA champ in Detroit.  Out of coaching since he got fired by Zeke.

Are we willing to pay him, and does he want to coach again??  Those are the questions. 

Their will be too many NBA openings in the next few months unless he actively wants to coach college athletics....plus he wouldn't stick around .....

[ash_ark80]

Rick Majerus.

The guy has the expierence.....Final Four.....seems like he can get the players...VanHorn, Goliad....

Plus I remember reading an article about him really taking an interest in his players....took care of VanHorn when his Dad died and ...has respect for players that would  go well with us.  

and he knows the pressure of being the only show in town ala Utah...

I remember something about his health being an issue, or his Mama was sick,,, about him leaving Utah.

[The_Bionic_Pig]

Rick Majerus.

The guy has the expierence.....Final Four.....seems like he can get the players...VanHorn, Goliad....

Plus I remember reading an article about him really taking an interest in his players....took care of VanHorn when his Dad died and ...has respect for players that would  go well with us.  

and he knows the pressure of being the only show in town ala Utah...

I remember something about his health being an issue, or his Mama was sick,,, about him leaving Utah.

and he is 5 seconds from having another heart attack...his name has been bounced around the last few yrs but its his heath that would be put in jeopardy.

[Karma]

I chose to sh-- can HDN. I suspect only one, Nutt or Stan, will be removed this year at best, so nutt wins that contest. If it is stan, than i think Anthony Grant from Virginia Commonwealth University should be the next coach. I doubt very much the really top names will come, Kansas or Tex A$m,  you can try but grant is a bit more realistic.

Your crazy.  The big names would love to come here, and that is what makes me sick about our fanbase.  Arkansas is a much better school than the mediocrity that it is showing, and comments like that are whats showing me that fans are accustomed to it.  We have all the premier facilities, money, and we're in the SEC.  Who wouldn't want to play in front of 19,000+ in BWA?  And I promise you if we get someone like Gillespie or Pitino than you can count on that many there for almost every game.

He's the same type of person that says fire Nutt and hire Jimmy Johnson, but thinks we can't get a basketball coach to come from Texas Freaking A&M.

[RandyFromJohnson]

seems like he can get the players...VanHorn, Goliad....

LOL.... it's Doleac. But I know what you were trying to say.

[STLHOG]

You're smok'n crack if you think Gillespie would come to Fayetteville.  A&M has to much money and he will have a top recruiting class this year.  He is in a strong league and can jump the to NBA in a year or 2. 

Keep smok'n

[Jim Harris]

You said realistic. There is no realistic reason why Arkansas would pay what it would have to pay to woo Gillespie from A&M. Only five schools could probably do that, and four of them are happy with their coaches: UCLA, UNC, Duke and Kansas. You can probably figure where I expect Gillespie to land next, if he chooses to move from his native Texas. It ain't gonna be Arkansas. Can you imagine him passing Gary Blair in the hallway and asking, "Hey Gary, that chancellor up that at Arkansas, what's he like?"

[razorpimp]

I think Gillespie wants a taste of pro ball.....he'll only be at A&M another year or two.

[Inigo Montoya]

Plain and simple. Bring back Nolan. Frank is retiring and Nolan still lives in Fayetteville. It's not unheard of in professional sports for the same man to coach two different times for the same franchise. Let do it in college.

[razorpimp]

just my opinion of what needs to happen......

New AD comes in and mends the fence with Nolan, by bringing him back to a court naming ceremony in his honor.  Possibly also giving Nolan some other kind of kudos during the ceremony.......after all of the love, we steal Anderson away from Missouri

If this doesn't happen....then we better spend some money.  if we don't then next season, tickets will be widely available!

[Jim Harris]

I think Gillespie wants a taste of pro ball.....he'll only be at A&M another year or two.

Other than the $$$$, which would be nice, why would he want to do that?

[razorpimp]

I think Gillespie wants a taste of pro ball.....he'll only be at A&M another year or two.

Other than the $$$$, which would be nice, why would he want to do that?

I'm really not sure why college coaches want to coach in the NBA......I would assume ego.  You actually have less control of your team due to the GM.  But they still line up for a crack at the NBA.

[disGUSted]

I think we should pull a BAMA and just open the checkbook for Pitino

Pitino's wife would freak at the thought of living in Ark. She's a "uptown girl" who tolerates Louisville because she's a short-hop to New York. I think he's a heck of a coach but may have seen his best days.
Wonder how Pat Summit would do coaching guys? Knows her BB and would get more effort and less BS from the players.

[seqco]

I like ol' Rick Majerus but he would be at the AQ chicken house as much as the BWA. I'm gonna keep saying it....... Gregg Marshall fellas.

[LuckyGiraffe]

It was just announced on am560 in Memphis that Heath will officially be "unceremoniously" let go after the conference tournament.  Didn't know who would coach the team in the NIT or if they would even accept the bid.  The "big boosters" have stated that Gillespie is #1 on the list.

[razorpimp]

It was just announced on am560 in Memphis that Heath will officially be "unceremoniously" let go after the conference tournament.  Didn't know who would coach the team in the NIT or if they would even accept the bid.  The "big boosters" have stated that Gillespie is #1 on the list.

Stop it....you're making me all giddy inside

[seqco]

Ok

[oldfart]

I think he is getting like $2 million now......

I would love to have Tom Creane of Marquette. This guy can coach. I don't know if he would jump this far south of Wisconsin.

[disGUSted]

It was just announced on am560 in Memphis that Heath will officially be "unceremoniously" let go after the conference tournament.  Didn't know who would coach the team in the NIT or if they would even accept the bid.  The "big boosters" have stated that Gillespie is #1 on the list.

When did we start getting our scoops from Memphis?

[oldfart]

besides that he has a lot of health issues....  the guy is in his late 60's i think (which is a spring chicken I know from experience but a bit long in the tooth for today's athletes.

What about Larry Brown? 

Won a NC at Kansas, won an NBA champ in Detroit.  Out of coaching since he got fired by Zeke.

Are we willing to pay him, and does he want to coach again??  Those are the questions. 

Their will be too many NBA openings in the next few months unless he actively wants to coach college athletics....plus he wouldn't stick around .....

[fieldturf]

You're smok'n crack if you think Gillespie would come to Fayetteville.  A&M has to much money and he will have a top recruiting class this year.  He is in a strong league and can jump the to NBA in a year or 2. 

Keep smok'n

Yea, were're not going to get Billy Gillespie, so I'll say this again.  The only coach we should go after and our No. 1 target should be Joe Klein!!!!!!!!  That's Big Joe from Slater, Mo.

[lrar1974]

You're smok'n crack if you think Gillespie would come to Fayetteville.  A&M has to much money and he will have a top recruiting class this year.  He is in a strong league and can jump the to NBA in a year or 2. 

Keep smok'n

Yea, were're not going to get Billy Gillespie, so I'll say this again.  The only coach we should go after and our No. 1 target should be Joe Klein!!!!!!!!  That's Big Joe from Slater, Mo.

[SupaCrawf]

Give me Mike Anderson, I miss Hog Ball, 40 minutes of hell style!!!

[George S. Pigton]

A&M may have money but they do not have tradition, basketball is only something in College Station
to pass the time between football and spring football and his new arena will still not land him in the
top 10 in attendance in the nation.  I think if we put the money up he would come.  We have what
it takes here to win championships and a fan base and admin. which appreciates basketball.

he would come!