(03-13-2014 10:44 AM)WakeForestRanger Wrote:  No numbers are being leaked so it's hard to say without knowing what's being asked. But if he's asking for north of $3 million per year as most are assuming, then you have to ask yourself if that's better than taking a Ben Howland (three time Final Four coach) at $1.8 million. You could also probably pick up the next big thing in Mike White or Archie Miller for $1.5 million right now.

I think Marshall would be worth the money. But his success has come at the mid-major level with lots of Juco recruits. That won't work at Wake Forest (we don't accept Jucos) so he will have to adjust his recruiting. I personally think he could do that rather easily, but I understand why there is hesitation.

Other things to keep in mind, this will be our AD Wellman and President Hatch's last major hire. Both are expected to retire in the next 2-4 years. Do they want to hire an older coach like Howland that could right the program and let the next guy make his own hire relatively soon in their tenure or do they want to make a hire that will be there potentially for the next 20 or 30 years.

(03-18-2014 11:52 AM)Marge Schott Wrote:  Twitter talk that you're keeping your crap coach.

(03-18-2014 04:57 PM)WakeForestRanger Wrote:  

(03-18-2014 11:52 AM)Marge Schott Wrote:  Twitter talk that you're keeping your crap coach.

Twitter talk comes from John Fienstein's comments on the radio today. He claimed a source that said we were keeping Bz and firing two assistants. No way that happens. Two of three assistants are Wake Forest hall of fame players and the third is super popular.

Big money boosters still insist Bz was notified weeks ago that he would not be asked to return.

(03-18-2014 05:15 PM)lumberpack4 Wrote:  

(03-18-2014 04:57 PM)WakeForestRanger Wrote:  

(03-18-2014 11:52 AM)Marge Schott Wrote:  Twitter talk that you're keeping your crap coach.

Twitter talk comes from John Fienstein's comments on the radio today. He claimed a source that said we were keeping Bz and firing two assistants. No way that happens. Two of three assistants are Wake Forest hall of fame players and the third is super popular.

Big money boosters still insist Bz was notified weeks ago that he would not be asked to return.

Feinstein is a real piece of work.

(03-21-2014 09:46 AM)WakeForestRanger Wrote:  "Virginia Commonwealth coach Shaka Smart is the No. 1 candidate for the Wake Forest head coach vacancy, according to ACCSports.com sources.

The Wake Forest administration has labeled Smart as an ideal fit. In addition to his success at VCU, Wake Forest believes Smart carries the same values it wishes to portray. Among those are an emphasis on academics and integrity. Smart’s style of play — which includes a fast tempo and an aggressive, pressing defense — is also appealing to the administration.

Former UCLA coach Ben Howland is also one of the top candidates on Wake Forest’s radar, sources said."

http://www.accsports.com/articles/smart-no-1-on-wake-forests-radar

(03-21-2014 09:46 AM)WakeForestRanger Wrote:  "Virginia Commonwealth coach Shaka Smart is the No. 1 candidate for the Wake Forest head coach vacancy, according to ACCSports.com sources.

The Wake Forest administration has labeled Smart as an ideal fit. In addition to his success at VCU, Wake Forest believes Smart carries the same values it wishes to portray. Among those are an emphasis on academics and integrity. Smart’s style of play — which includes a fast tempo and an aggressive, pressing defense — is also appealing to the administration.

Former UCLA coach Ben Howland is also one of the top candidates on Wake Forest’s radar, sources said."

http://www.accsports.com/articles/smart-no-1-on-wake-forests-radar

(03-21-2014 10:01 PM)WakeForestRanger Wrote:  Wake is going to make him a very $eriou$ offer. Rumor is $3 million and an airplane for recruiting, plus some other stuff (possibly hiring his wife as well).

With Shaka's early exit we should know by Monday whether that tempts him or not.

If he turns us down, we're supposedly making big pitches to Howland and Jay Wright. Then we get to the Amaker, Masiello, Miller level of the search.

So basically we're going to take three big swings then go for a safe hire.

(03-21-2014 10:03 PM)ChrisLords Wrote:  

(03-21-2014 10:01 PM)WakeForestRanger Wrote:  Wake is going to make him a very $eriou$ offer. Rumor is $3 million and an airplane for recruiting, plus some other stuff (possibly hiring his wife as well).

With Shaka's early exit we should know by Monday whether that tempts him or not.

If he turns us down, we're supposedly making big pitches to Howland and Jay Wright. Then we get to the Amaker, Masiello, Miller level of the search.

So basically we're going to take three big swings then go for a safe hire.

Ok, good luck. I hope you get him. I'd like to see how well his press would work in the ACC.