Now that Louisville has decided not to retain interim coach David Padgett, his name has surfaced as a possible candidate for three jobs- Utah State, Middle Tennessee, and Little Rock. Reported on 24/7Sports.com.

Not thrilled about anyone who worked for Pitino.

I wondered if he might be a possibility after I saw he wasn't retained. Then both us and ASU would have Louisville assistants as head coaches.

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Here is a lot of info on David Padgett.


https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&...YThV32ih8Q

The original article mentioned LR, MTSU, Utah State, and possibly Missouri State as interested in Padgett. MTSU and MoSt have hired coaches. Don't know about Utah State. From what I can tell Utah State may pay more. I would think Padgett would have more connections with the south central part of the country. Hiring Padgett would be somewhat of a "splash" hire nationally. Of course, that lasts for a day or two, and his coaching and recruiting over months (and maybe years) is what will matter.

I think Mark Fox has been mentioned for the Utah State job among others. I have not seen LR mentioned.

(03-24-2018 01:17 PM)mjs Wrote:  The original article mentioned LR, MTSU, Utah State, and possibly Missouri State as interested in Padgett. MTSU and MoSt have hired coaches. Don't know about Utah State. From what I can tell Utah State may pay more. I would think Padgett would have more connections with the south central part of the country. Hiring Padgett would be somewhat of a "splash" hire nationally. Of course, that lasts for a day or two, and his coaching and recruiting over months (and maybe years) is what will matter.

I think Mark Fox has been mentioned for the Utah State job among others. I have not seen LR mentioned.

Mark Fox is in talks with Colorado State- clearly out of our league- but they are still considering other candidates. Fox is getting 1.2 million from Georgia, over the next 2 years, so he won't be hurting for money for the next couple of years even if he only gets a "measly" 300K or so from us.

(03-24-2018 01:25 PM)mjs Wrote:  

(03-24-2018 01:17 PM)mjs Wrote:  The original article mentioned LR, MTSU, Utah State, and possibly Missouri State as interested in Padgett. MTSU and MoSt have hired coaches. Don't know about Utah State. From what I can tell Utah State may pay more. I would think Padgett would have more connections with the south central part of the country. Hiring Padgett would be somewhat of a "splash" hire nationally. Of course, that lasts for a day or two, and his coaching and recruiting over months (and maybe years) is what will matter.

I think Mark Fox has been mentioned for the Utah State job among others. I have not seen LR mentioned.

Mark Fox is in talks with Colorado State- clearly out of our league- but they are still considering other candidates. Fox is getting 1.2 million from Georgia, over the next 2 years, so he won't be hurting for money for the next couple of years even if he only gets a "measly" 300K or so from us.

Colorado State has already hired the Drake coach.

(03-24-2018 01:52 PM)PTJR Wrote:  

(03-24-2018 01:25 PM)mjs Wrote:  

(03-24-2018 01:17 PM)mjs Wrote:  The original article mentioned LR, MTSU, Utah State, and possibly Missouri State as interested in Padgett. MTSU and MoSt have hired coaches. Don't know about Utah State. From what I can tell Utah State may pay more. I would think Padgett would have more connections with the south central part of the country. Hiring Padgett would be somewhat of a "splash" hire nationally. Of course, that lasts for a day or two, and his coaching and recruiting over months (and maybe years) is what will matter.

I think Mark Fox has been mentioned for the Utah State job among others. I have not seen LR mentioned.

Mark Fox is in talks with Colorado State- clearly out of our league- but they are still considering other candidates. Fox is getting 1.2 million from Georgia, over the next 2 years, so he won't be hurting for money for the next couple of years even if he only gets a "measly" 300K or so from us.

Colorado State has already hired the Drake coach.

Thanks. I guess I had seen that, but forgot. If Fox wants a job, LR wouldn't be the worst place he could end up. He would be embraced here (I guess I should add, if he wins).

(03-24-2018 02:32 PM)mjs Wrote:  

(03-24-2018 01:52 PM)PTJR Wrote:  

(03-24-2018 01:25 PM)mjs Wrote:  

(03-24-2018 01:17 PM)mjs Wrote:  The original article mentioned LR, MTSU, Utah State, and possibly Missouri State as interested in Padgett. MTSU and MoSt have hired coaches. Don't know about Utah State. From what I can tell Utah State may pay more. I would think Padgett would have more connections with the south central part of the country. Hiring Padgett would be somewhat of a "splash" hire nationally. Of course, that lasts for a day or two, and his coaching and recruiting over months (and maybe years) is what will matter.

I think Mark Fox has been mentioned for the Utah State job among others. I have not seen LR mentioned.

Mark Fox is in talks with Colorado State- clearly out of our league- but they are still considering other candidates. Fox is getting 1.2 million from Georgia, over the next 2 years, so he won't be hurting for money for the next couple of years even if he only gets a "measly" 300K or so from us.

Colorado State has already hired the Drake coach.

Thanks. I guess I had seen that, but forgot. If Fox wants a job, LR wouldn't be the worst place he could end up. He would be embraced here (I guess I should add, if he wins).

Any coaches that consistently wins will be embraced here!