(04-04-2015 05:38 PM)UAB Band Dad Wrote:  bammer is looking at Avery Johnson now. He's coached in the NBA but never at the college level.

I guess recruiting is something he'll learn, huh?

I would imagine he'd hire assistants with recruiting experience. Dan D'Antoni is in that boat at Marshall.

(04-04-2015 03:53 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 11:16 PM)Murray007 Wrote:  Mike White is a good coach. Hope he stays with LA Tech. Only thing he's missing is making the NCAA tourney and winning some games there.

That being said, if Bama offers serious money (supposedly they offered Marshall 3.0M!) then it's going to be hard for him to say no.

Yeah I agree money talks, but he is definitely is not going to VCU, that's just a troll comment

VCU? I'd be shocked if he went there.

(04-04-2015 03:49 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 04:14 PM)Sirloin Burger Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 03:34 PM)ODU_NYG Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 02:59 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  I wonder if VCU goes after him too. We're now worried our coach will be a candidate there since he was a pretty popular assistant at VCU.

FWIW - I read where the VCU AD said they wanted to get someone not previously associated with the program this time. anything is possible. if shaka left last year I bet your coach would be VCU's HC right now though.

I don't think White is on VCU's list. It definitely would be an upgrade for him though.

Haters gonna hate.

For finishing 8th in football and 3rd basketball ya'll sure do talk a lot. But that's what it is all talk; ya'll have yet to prove anything comeback and talk when ya'll win a CUSA title

I'm not a La Tech hater. What I said was true. He isn't a candidate and the VCU job is better than the one he currently has. If the job was open, the ODU gig would be an upgrade as well.

La Tech doesn't have the means to pay $1M for a basketball coach and VCU can that is why it is an upgrade

Also Dan D'Antoni staff aren't going to blow the conference away with recruiting, actually I'm highly disappointed in our basketball programs recruiting

(04-05-2015 12:58 AM)Sirloin Burger Wrote:  

(04-04-2015 03:49 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 04:14 PM)Sirloin Burger Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 03:34 PM)ODU_NYG Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 02:59 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  I wonder if VCU goes after him too. We're now worried our coach will be a candidate there since he was a pretty popular assistant at VCU.

FWIW - I read where the VCU AD said they wanted to get someone not previously associated with the program this time. anything is possible. if shaka left last year I bet your coach would be VCU's HC right now though.

I don't think White is on VCU's list. It definitely would be an upgrade for him though.

Haters gonna hate.

For finishing 8th in football and 3rd basketball ya'll sure do talk a lot. But that's what it is all talk; ya'll have yet to prove anything comeback and talk when ya'll win a CUSA title

I'm not a La Tech hater. What I said was true. He isn't a candidate and the VCU job is better than the one he currently has. If the job was open, the ODU gig would be an upgrade as well.

higher cost of living, lower pay.

(04-05-2015 12:58 AM)Sirloin Burger Wrote:  

(04-04-2015 03:49 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 04:14 PM)Sirloin Burger Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 03:34 PM)ODU_NYG Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 02:59 PM)Fort Bend Owl Wrote:  I wonder if VCU goes after him too. We're now worried our coach will be a candidate there since he was a pretty popular assistant at VCU.

FWIW - I read where the VCU AD said they wanted to get someone not previously associated with the program this time. anything is possible. if shaka left last year I bet your coach would be VCU's HC right now though.

I don't think White is on VCU's list. It definitely would be an upgrade for him though.

Haters gonna hate.

For finishing 8th in football and 3rd basketball ya'll sure do talk a lot. But that's what it is all talk; ya'll have yet to prove anything comeback and talk when ya'll win a CUSA title

I'm not a La Tech hater. What I said was true. He isn't a candidate and the VCU job is better than the one he currently has. If the job was open, the ODU gig would be an upgrade as well.

How much does Jones make at ODU?

(04-05-2015 08:51 AM)winston70 Wrote:  

(04-05-2015 12:58 AM)Sirloin Burger Wrote:  

(04-04-2015 03:49 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 04:14 PM)Sirloin Burger Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 03:34 PM)ODU_NYG Wrote:  FWIW - I read where the VCU AD said they wanted to get someone not previously associated with the program this time. anything is possible. if shaka left last year I bet your coach would be VCU's HC right now though.

I don't think White is on VCU's list. It definitely would be an upgrade for him though.

Haters gonna hate.

For finishing 8th in football and 3rd basketball ya'll sure do talk a lot. But that's what it is all talk; ya'll have yet to prove anything comeback and talk when ya'll win a CUSA title

I'm not a La Tech hater. What I said was true. He isn't a candidate and the VCU job is better than the one he currently has. If the job was open, the ODU gig would be an upgrade as well.

How much does Jones make at ODU?

440-500k depending on the source.

(04-05-2015 09:09 AM)Saint Greg Wrote:  

(04-05-2015 08:51 AM)winston70 Wrote:  

(04-05-2015 12:58 AM)Sirloin Burger Wrote:  

(04-04-2015 03:49 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 04:14 PM)Sirloin Burger Wrote:  I don't think White is on VCU's list. It definitely would be an upgrade for him though.

Haters gonna hate.

For finishing 8th in football and 3rd basketball ya'll sure do talk a lot. But that's what it is all talk; ya'll have yet to prove anything comeback and talk when ya'll win a CUSA title

I'm not a La Tech hater. What I said was true. He isn't a candidate and the VCU job is better than the one he currently has. If the job was open, the ODU gig would be an upgrade as well.

How much does Jones make at ODU?

440-500k depending on the source.

Looks like VCU would be an upgrade for him too

I don't understand why Bama won't hire Prohm from Murray State. He is a proven coach, and an alum. I guess Avery Johnson is flashier, but Prohm has an indisputable track record.

(04-05-2015 09:55 AM)Artifice Wrote:  I don't understand why Bama won't hire Prohm from Murray State. He is a proven coach, and an alum. I guess Avery Johnson is flashier, but Prohm has an indisputable track record.

Looks like both interviewed but they're calling Johnson the favorite.


Bill Battle meets with Avery Johnson
Cecil Hurt
TideSports.com Columnist

University of Alabama athletics director Bill Battle met with former NBA head coach Avery Johnson on Saturday to discuss the head basketball coaching vacancy at UA.

Although there was no immediate confirmation a deal had been finalized, Johnson reportedly emerged as a strong front-runner for the position and several media outlets in Johnson's home state of Texas confirmed he would likely accept the job if offered.

Battle also interviewed Murray State head coach Steve Prohm over the weekend, The Tuscaloosa News has learned.

https://alabama.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1753961

(04-05-2015 08:51 AM)winston70 Wrote:  

(04-05-2015 12:58 AM)Sirloin Burger Wrote:  

(04-04-2015 03:49 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 04:14 PM)Sirloin Burger Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 03:34 PM)ODU_NYG Wrote:  FWIW - I read where the VCU AD said they wanted to get someone not previously associated with the program this time. anything is possible. if shaka left last year I bet your coach would be VCU's HC right now though.

I don't think White is on VCU's list. It definitely would be an upgrade for him though.

Haters gonna hate.

For finishing 8th in football and 3rd basketball ya'll sure do talk a lot. But that's what it is all talk; ya'll have yet to prove anything comeback and talk when ya'll win a CUSA title

I'm not a La Tech hater. What I said was true. He isn't a candidate and the VCU job is better than the one he currently has. If the job was open, the ODU gig would be an upgrade as well.

How much does Jones make at ODU?

odu paid the last coach 800 I believe. They can pay Jones more but an AD would be a moron to pay more than they have to.

(04-05-2015 10:44 AM)Niner National Wrote:  

(04-05-2015 08:51 AM)winston70 Wrote:  

(04-05-2015 12:58 AM)Sirloin Burger Wrote:  

(04-04-2015 03:49 PM)Dawgxas Wrote:  

(04-03-2015 04:14 PM)Sirloin Burger Wrote:  I don't think White is on VCU's list. It definitely would be an upgrade for him though.

Haters gonna hate.

For finishing 8th in football and 3rd basketball ya'll sure do talk a lot. But that's what it is all talk; ya'll have yet to prove anything comeback and talk when ya'll win a CUSA title

I'm not a La Tech hater. What I said was true. He isn't a candidate and the VCU job is better than the one he currently has. If the job was open, the ODU gig would be an upgrade as well.

How much does Jones make at ODU?

odu paid the last coach 800 I believe. They can pay Jones more but an AD would be a moron to pay more than they have to.

Just surprised such a big time program pays so little

@ESPNAndyKatz: Source: Avery Johnson reps, Alabama reps expected to discuss a possible deal as early as tonight. Source said Johnson wants the challenge.

(04-05-2015 11:25 AM)Saint Greg Wrote:  @ESPNAndyKatz: Source: Avery Johnson reps, Alabama reps expected to discuss a possible deal as early as tonight. Source said Johnson wants the challenge.

Guess Burger will be pissed

(04-05-2015 09:55 AM)Artifice Wrote:  I don't understand why Bama won't hire Prohm from Murray State. He is a proven coach, and an alum. I guess Avery Johnson is flashier, but Prohm has an indisputable track record.

Probably had a better interview, but what I have learned is that track record and proven results mean so much more than an good interview with a fast talker. Not saying Avery Johnson is that but just speaking from personal experience.

Quote:

The University of Alabama is on the verge of hiring New Orleans native Avery Johnson as its next basketball coach.

Michael Casagrande of al.com is reporting Alabama and Johnson may make a deal as early as Sunday afternoon.

Alabama athletic director Bill Battle met with Johnson, 50, in Dallas on Saturday.

The St. Augustine grad, who played for Southern and who went on to a 16-year NBA playing career followed by a coaching career, has worked for ESPN since 2013 after he was fired by the Nets 28 games into the 2012-13 season.

It was speculated that Johnson would somehow become involved in the Pelicans' organization if there was ever a front office or coaching shakeup, but obviously he doesn't want to wait if the Pels ever do anything.

Michael Casagrande of al.com is reporting Alabama and Johnson may make a deal as early as Sunday afternoon.

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2015/0...ver_mobile

(04-05-2015 09:55 AM)Artifice Wrote:  I don't understand why Bama won't hire Prohm from Murray State. He is a proven coach, and an alum. I guess Avery Johnson is flashier, but Prohm has an indisputable track record.

Because Prohm's name wouldn't excite the dormant Bama Basketball fan base. Not to say that he wouldn't be a good hire for Bama but the AD is clearly looking to make a splash name hire and Avery Johnson is a respected coach.

/thread

@SportsCenter: THIS JUST IN: Former NBA coach Avery Johnson verbally agrees to become head coach at Alabama. (via @GoodmanESPN) http://t.co/mk8JBVOwx1

(04-05-2015 12:51 PM)CajunFanatico Wrote:  

Quote:

The University of Alabama is on the verge of hiring New Orleans native Avery Johnson as its next basketball coach.

Michael Casagrande of al.com is reporting Alabama and Johnson may make a deal as early as Sunday afternoon.

Alabama athletic director Bill Battle met with Johnson, 50, in Dallas on Saturday.

The St. Augustine grad, who played for Southern and who went on to a 16-year NBA playing career followed by a coaching career, has worked for ESPN since 2013 after he was fired by the Nets 28 games into the 2012-13 season.

It was speculated that Johnson would somehow become involved in the Pelicans' organization if there was ever a front office or coaching shakeup, but obviously he doesn't want to wait if the Pels ever do anything.

Michael Casagrande of al.com is reporting Alabama and Johnson may make a deal as early as Sunday afternoon.

http://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2015/0...ver_mobile

Zero college coaching experience...inherited Dirk Nowitzki with the Mavericks and after his first full season in the NBA either got bounced in the 1st round or didn't make the playoffs at all...Bill Battle picked "show" over substance...Anthony Grant's resume was much more impressive at the time Alabama-Tuscaloosa hired him

(04-05-2015 05:17 PM)Dragonz Lair Wrote:  Zero college coaching experience...inherited Dirk Nowitzki with the Mavericks and after his first full season in the NBA either got bounced in the 1st round or didn't make the playoffs at all...Bill Battle picked "show" over substance...Anthony Grant's resume was much more impressive at the time Alabama-Tuscaloosa hired him

All true, what DL said. It's a high-risk move and I have to assume that 'Bama will invest some serious $$$$ in the assistants to make sure that recruiting and game-strategy is not forgotten.