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Post by permagrin on Dec 30, 2010 15:57:07 GMT -5
i'm in on hugh also, hoping anyway
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Post by ugopher on Dec 30, 2010 16:04:24 GMT -5
I don't know where Geoff's family is from -- or where he is from, for that matter. I know he coached HS VB at Hopkins in the 90s (was he Hagen's coach? I forget) and was pretty much based in Minnesota until the Ohio job. His wife is from here. If it's Scott, he'll be looking for assistants. Laura is getting out of coaching, I hear. I hope Nao stays. Nao should be around for at least a year. I think she comes with the head coaching job.
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Post by HeyHey on Dec 30, 2010 16:08:07 GMT -5
Whoever they hire as HC would be crazy to get rid of Nao.
Regarding Hugh, if he ever wants to get to Minnesota to be near his wife's family this is the only job that I think would be a fit for him. Then again, maybe being near his wife's family isn't a priority. I believe she is going to have a baby so that's why I think she would like to get back to Minnesota. Maybe they would hire an interim to hold the fort down until Hugh is done with the Olympics in 2012.
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Post by simplycurious on Dec 30, 2010 16:22:33 GMT -5
Maybe they would hire an interim to hold the fort down until Hugh is done with the Olympics in 2012. Two years is a long time to have an interim coach, especially with a top program like Minnesota. Plus, it would dramatically impact recruiting, due to recruits not knowing who their coach would be, since I doubt Minnesota's HR would allow them to name Hugh the next coach without at least going through a search process (as Minnesota is a public institution). I understand your point, but I just don't think they're in a position to do this, which is why I said the timing of Mike's retirement may cause them to go with someone other than who they originally wanted.
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Post by Keystonekid on Dec 30, 2010 16:34:23 GMT -5
I believe Minnesota talked to him upon learning Mike was retiring (earlier in season) his plans are to stay with NT thru 2016. Of course if they come after him hard, and make a huge commitment, things can change.
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Post by coltrane4 on Dec 30, 2010 17:13:00 GMT -5
I find Minnesota's coaching predicament facsincating in terms of how programs rise and potentially fall.
Minnesota has been a Top 10 program for a while, a Top 20 program for even longer. Hebert deserves most of the credit, but Stephanie Schlueder had some success before him.
But, it's simply no guarantee that a program stays where it is. The difference between being a consistent upper tier Big 10 finisher, nearly always making the NCAA tourney, and more often than not winning at least one round (and often more), and being a mid-tier Big 10 team, with fewer NCAA apperances and wins, is not really that great.
Even though I'm confident Wisconsin will rise again sooner rather than later, it is a good example of how quickly it can all go south. Wisconsin has gone from national runner up to Big 10 mid and lower tier in a relatively short time. Nothing is guaranteed.
Hebert, besides being an excellent coach, brought stability and consistecy to the program. Replacing him is a huge thing, and I'm really interested to see if MN can maintain its position as a Top program relatively seamlessly. If they have a couple of seasons where they finish, say No. 18 or No. 22, before rising back to the Top 10, no big deal. But, can they avoid a significant fall?
I would think it would be a very attractive job and that there would be no shortage of great candidates. But, as others have noted, it's not the only attractive job, many top candidates are in great situations already, and the vacancy is largely unexpected. So, getting the right coach is not really that simple. And then, even if MN get's a great coach on paper, only time will tell if they are the right fit for the job.
I still think Brady Starkey would be a bold choice (at least give him a shot to interview), since he's a proven winner, an excellent coach, and knows the MN recruiting terrain very well. But, even Starkey, as a DII coach, has his own excellent situation and may not want to leave.
Very intriguing situation.
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Post by natasha on Dec 30, 2010 17:24:03 GMT -5
I hope they find a quality coach soon. (and wish Mike the best for his future)
I wouldn't have been surprised to see a couple of players leaving - but now with Mike's retirement - who knows what the team will look like - hopefully no changes - but only time will tell.
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Post by pancake83 on Dec 30, 2010 17:24:52 GMT -5
coltrane, Keystone & Simply - great points. the last 'big' program I can remember giving an extended 'interim' tab on a coach was at USC w/ Jerritt while Mick was coaching the NT & JE kept the program at a high level at least until Mick led them to back to back championships. As Simply said, I don't see U of M doing this either, as much as I would like them to. Taking nothing away from S. Swanson, I don't see him getting the HC job, he may be a finalist, but wouldn't be their top choice (IMHO). Carlston - I still stand by my previous statement - I don't see him leaving - maybe 2 years from now the timing would be right, but not now. Starkey would be a big splash, but I think he likes his situation too much at Concordia - he's competing for a DII nat'l championship every year, and has a great 'farm system' from him and his coaching staff at the top club(s) in the Twin Cities. As someone also stated on a previous thread, I don't think he could wear cargo shorts on the sidelines at the Pavilion
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Post by Babar on Dec 30, 2010 17:59:31 GMT -5
* Minnesota will explore the possibility of hiring Christy Johnson. * Geoff would take the job if offered. * Normally Christy would not be interested, but there is a caveat created by Texas. When Texas threatened to join the Pac 10 it lead to the departure of Nebraska and Colorado. Kansas, Kansas State, Iowa State, Missouri and Iowa State believe that Texas will blow up the Big 12 in the near future . . . or at least they have to prepare for that possibility. If it happens the most vulnerable schools are Iowa State and Kansas State. Christy loves coaching in Ames but she also does not wanting to be coaching in a non BCS conference three years from now. That possibility will lead her to have an open mind about Minnesota.
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Post by badgerbill on Dec 30, 2010 18:17:39 GMT -5
the transition in coaches will more than likely create some negative impacts, especially in recruiting. I am not aware of any recruits verballing to Minnesota for 2012, so with many of the top recruits in that class already verbaling, Minnesota may come down a bit in a couple of years. Wisconsin is a prime example of how a transition can hurt recruiting. It only takes one subpar year of recruiting to take you from one of the best in the Big Ten into one of the lower tier teams. If they get the right coach it may not impact them that severely.
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Post by The Bofa on the Sofa on Dec 30, 2010 18:56:45 GMT -5
Who's the head coach at CSP?
(Ok I replied too quickly - I think that Minn should go after him)
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Post by arcticferret on Dec 30, 2010 21:01:56 GMT -5
I hope that Geoff stays at OSU. He's done a good job here. I think he got the best in Ohio for the 10 class in Kaitlyn Leary. The Ohio 11 class has Nia Grant going to Penn State, Liz McMahon going to Illinois and 12 class Megan Courtney to Penn State. Its been rare that OSU gets the top recruit in Ohio other than the Danielle Meyer, Nicole Britenriker, Brandi Molnar, Ami Stevens class.
While all of these players have not panned out, here are some that the Buckeyes let slip away. Nicole Fawcett,Bryn Kehoe,Sarah Florian, Carrie DeMange,Ali Hausfeld, Ellen Herman,Stephanie Blackburn, Tealle Hunkus, Talisa Kellogg, Kayla Jeter, Sara Sage, Jenna Hagglund, Missy Harpenau , Rachael Adams. And a few that had the talent but chose basketball Amy Scullion, Carlee Roethlisberger and Justine Raterman. Minnesota has had 2 amazing Northern Lights teams in the past 5 years. I don't pretend to know how the future Minnesota classes will pan out, but it seems like Ohio has more potential talent.
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Post by psuvbfan10 on Dec 30, 2010 21:19:04 GMT -5
Very intersting point on future of the Big XII, agree that there are a few 'super conferences' - Big 10, Pac 10, SEC that appear pretty stable due to football. I can see why coaches could move to these conferences despite enjoying where they are.
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Post by sunshinestate on Dec 30, 2010 21:49:24 GMT -5
I would love to see Mary Wise move on UP to the Big Ten.This is a program that can already take down her Florida gators and any SEC team.
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Post by baywatcher on Dec 31, 2010 2:17:53 GMT -5
John Gruden. And hire Dixon's dad as an assistant. Smash mouth volleyball.
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