(03-28-2014 04:10 PM)FIUFan Wrote:  a name coach and a good record is a lot better than just a good record as far as the national media and team perception are concerned. Just going to cost you a lot more money for that higher profile. If you can afford it, then I hope he comes over.

He'd coach us for free if it wasn't for the principle of the thing. He's got money already, his family is nearby, he loves Marshall, and he already fundraises for us.

(03-27-2014 09:03 PM)Ned Low Wrote:  This would be a good -possibly great- hire. Hiring an alum is a plus as you will not have to worry as much about him leaving. Ruff's worked out good for us and I'm sure that D'Antoni would for y'all.

Think about his pitch to recruits: "I coached the Lakers". Enough said.

Also coached the Nuggets, Suns, & Knicks.

This hire would get Marshall and CUSA a ton of press for at least the first year. If he came in and turned us around quickly it would be on espn, if he came in and bombed it would be on espn.

I hope you guys get this coach.