The Search for Calipari Thread

[animal]

I think Tang is probably a solid choice if it's even possible to build a program like Baylor has. He spent damn near 20 years there before going to K-state. He's not going to wow you or "win the press conference" or regale you with tells from the league...he probably would do well with recruiting though. He's not a legit TOP 10 coach, probably would be closer to Mike Anderson than Muss. He's a bit old for the head coaching experience. So yes there are concerns. 

I really liked the way K-state played in 22/23 where he had a little Arlen Bowers type point guard that looked like he was fight any fuckin body. They had some strong guards and forwards and could body up on some dudes but weren't "athletes"...but actual basketball players. I'm not scared of Tang at all but would rather take a flyer on Wade. If Wade can take a shit program like McNeese and go to the dance then he can recruit and coach.

[BASS]

Not going to win the press conference, but Josh Schertz at Indiana State was a power in DII and then has ISU trending upward. Of course he is currently being linked to St. Louis and I'm sure their (or our own) AD would convince him to not look at us.

Head coaching record

Season   Team   Overall   Conference   Standing   Postseason
Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (South Atlantic Conference) (2008–2021)
2008–09   Lincoln Memorial   14–14   8–8   5th   
2009–10   Lincoln Memorial   20–9   9–7   4th   
2010–11   Lincoln Memorial   27–3   16–2   1st   NCAA DII First Round
2011–12   Lincoln Memorial   26–6   14–4   2nd   NCAA DII Second Round
2012–13   Lincoln Memorial   25–6   15–3   1st   NCAA DII Second Round
2013–14   Lincoln Memorial   28–3   20–2   1st   NCAA DII Second Round
2014–15   Lincoln Memorial   30–3   21–1   1st   NCAA DII Second Round
2015–16   Lincoln Memorial   34–3   22–0   1st   NCAA DII Runner-Up
2016–17   Lincoln Memorial   30–6   19–3   1st   NCAA DII Final Four
2017–18   Lincoln Memorial   32–2   20–0   1st   NCAA DII Sweet Sixteen
2018–19   Lincoln Memorial   20–9   14–6   3rd   
2019–20   Lincoln Memorial   32–1   22–0   1st   NCAA DII Canceled
2020–21   Lincoln Memorial   19–4   14–3   1st   NCAA DII Final Four
Lincoln Memorial:   337–69 (.830)   214–39 (.846)   

Indiana State Sycamores (Missouri Valley Conference) (2021–present)
2021–22   Indiana State   11–20   4–14   9th   
2022–23   Indiana State   23–13   13–7   5th   CBI Quarterfinals
2023–24   Indiana State   32–7   17–3   1st   NIT Runner-Up
Indiana State:   66–40 (.623)   34–24 (.586)   
Total:   403–109 (.787)   

This is the kind of coach I want. After beard of course.

[Barton Fink]

'Sources also indicated Musselman had expressed some level of interest in openings or potential openings at Ohio State, Minnesota, Oklahoma State, San Diego State, Florida Atlantic, and SMU.'

Yeah but USC is the only one that was open on the West Coast. I think he'd have a hard time going from here to one of those schools.

[hit_that_line]

Fuck where this is heading.  My give a shit towards Razorback athletics has been heading down since the motorcycle crash.   I got a temporary shot with both Pittman and Musselman.   Both can fuck off with HY.

The DVH led baseball team is all we have left.  Once he is gone, there will be nothing left and I'll most likely be gone too. 

Giving up season tickets was the best decision I ever made. Very freeing. Now in September I watch while bobbing in the lake. Just marginally emotionally invested.

[Barton Fink]

Hell, I think I'd rather take a flyer on Smart than Tang.

[Green_lanternn]

According to a friend that supports KState.  Tang is staying. 

Keep dis hur

[DRYANKNPULL]

Not going to win the press conference, but Josh Schertz at Indiana State was a power in DII and then has ISU trending upward. Of course he is currently being linked to St. Louis and I'm sure their (or our own) AD would convince him to not look at us.

Head coaching record

Season    Team    Overall    Conference    Standing    Postseason
Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (South Atlantic Conference) (2008–2021)
2008–09    Lincoln Memorial    14–14    8–8    5th   
2009–10    Lincoln Memorial    20–9    9–7    4th   
2010–11    Lincoln Memorial    27–3    16–2    1st    NCAA DII First Round
2011–12    Lincoln Memorial    26–6    14–4    2nd    NCAA DII Second Round
2012–13    Lincoln Memorial    25–6    15–3    1st    NCAA DII Second Round
2013–14    Lincoln Memorial    28–3    20–2    1st    NCAA DII Second Round
2014–15    Lincoln Memorial    30–3    21–1    1st    NCAA DII Second Round
2015–16    Lincoln Memorial    34–3    22–0    1st    NCAA DII Runner-Up
2016–17    Lincoln Memorial    30–6    19–3    1st    NCAA DII Final Four
2017–18    Lincoln Memorial    32–2    20–0    1st    NCAA DII Sweet Sixteen
2018–19    Lincoln Memorial    20–9    14–6    3rd   
2019–20    Lincoln Memorial    32–1    22–0    1st    NCAA DII Canceled
2020–21    Lincoln Memorial    19–4    14–3    1st    NCAA DII Final Four
Lincoln Memorial:    337–69 (.830)    214–39 (.846)   

Indiana State Sycamores (Missouri Valley Conference) (2021–present)
2021–22    Indiana State    11–20    4–14    9th   
2022–23    Indiana State    23–13    13–7    5th    CBI Quarterfinals
2023–24    Indiana State    32–7    17–3    1st    NIT Runner-Up
Indiana State:    66–40 (.623)    34–24 (.586)   
Total:    403–109 (.787)   

Hire this guy!

[animal]

The wheels were set in motion for Enfield to SMU and Muss to USC. Enfield is not a terrible coach and they let him walk out of the building and got their man. 

We let our guy walk out of the building, finger fuck at least two programs and still had to go play hide and go fuck ourselves. Lack of leadership may be a real issue but I think that's code for "didn't get what I wanted" Muss wanted BWA improvements, more money, and likely better NIL assurances.

I had wondered if we let him walk because there are things about what went on that didn't please certain big money people (gay stuff/losing) letting the same player quite 2 or 3 times and come back...

Anyway yeah HY had an opportunity and he blew it.

[hit_that_line]

Hell, I think I'd rather take a flyer on Smart than Tang.

Yeah, never got it rolling at Texas but still young enough to figure it out. Scares me he's another MA though.

[hit_that_line]

Hunter Yuracheeks

[hit_that_line]

Sounds like Tang used us for raise and extension too. Hunter Yuracheeks!

[Pumpkin Escobar]

Well, now that we whiffed on the Bearded clam, it may be the best we can get.

He also has a 6 million buyout. We can't afford to buy out Colbeertits but drop 6mill on a tall glass of meh? Sounds about right.

[animal]

Now now guys Darrell Walker was the guy all along.

[Pumpkin Escobar]

Now now guys Darrell Walker was the guy all along.

I really hate this timeline.

[Lurk]

Not going to win the press conference, but Josh Schertz at Indiana State was a power in DII and then has ISU trending upward. Of course he is currently being linked to St. Louis and I'm sure their (or our own) AD would convince him to not look at us.

Head coaching record

Season   Team   Overall   Conference   Standing   Postseason
Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters (South Atlantic Conference) (2008–2021)
2008–09   Lincoln Memorial   14–14   8–8   5th   
2009–10   Lincoln Memorial   20–9   9–7   4th   
2010–11   Lincoln Memorial   27–3   16–2   1st   NCAA DII First Round
2011–12   Lincoln Memorial   26–6   14–4   2nd   NCAA DII Second Round
2012–13   Lincoln Memorial   25–6   15–3   1st   NCAA DII Second Round
2013–14   Lincoln Memorial   28–3   20–2   1st   NCAA DII Second Round
2014–15   Lincoln Memorial   30–3   21–1   1st   NCAA DII Second Round
2015–16   Lincoln Memorial   34–3   22–0   1st   NCAA DII Runner-Up
2016–17   Lincoln Memorial   30–6   19–3   1st   NCAA DII Final Four
2017–18   Lincoln Memorial   32–2   20–0   1st   NCAA DII Sweet Sixteen
2018–19   Lincoln Memorial   20–9   14–6   3rd   
2019–20   Lincoln Memorial   32–1   22–0   1st   NCAA DII Canceled
2020–21   Lincoln Memorial   19–4   14–3   1st   NCAA DII Final Four
Lincoln Memorial:   337–69 (.830)   214–39 (.846)   

Indiana State Sycamores (Missouri Valley Conference) (2021–present)
2021–22   Indiana State   11–20   4–14   9th   
2022–23   Indiana State   23–13   13–7   5th   CBI Quarterfinals
2023–24   Indiana State   32–7   17–3   1st   NIT Runner-Up
Indiana State:   66–40 (.623)   34–24 (.586)   
Total:   403–109 (.787)   

Do this and I'm good. I still want yurachek gone.

[Green_lanternn]

Former players getting on the tang train.  Reeks of the Pittman hire if it happens

[hit_that_line]

Things aren't turning around for Razorbacks athletics til we sacrifice Rick B.

[Too Big Pig]

In all the coaching news, how can we overlook ChatGPT, Sports Illustrated Head Writer, column that Devonte Davis is setting up for his triumphant return from the portal back to Arkansas.

https://www.si.com/college/arkansas/razorbacks-davis-musselman-return?fbclid=IwAR33tlIp1gMlrFEhTnDukkQ8s51OKFhNVEASdVyaWquHxAe0pDoSf3PzIPw_aem_AQW0XChdnGbUxUSwJ-RHZSZC7ItyXa7FBF7jGA53rWhsirEQEl3nN-Gbo56YfLWjhSqBDfmicVTgNwB6x_8loeEx

[Gambler]

We are Career High U, along with Contract Extension U.

[Barton Fink]

Yeah, never got it rolling at Texas but still young enough to figure it out. Scares me he's another MA though.

Hell, I'm talking Keith not Shaka. He ain't leaving Marquette.