Tarheel coaching Position

[BigheadTodd]

So John Haus is out, but who is in? UNC could arguably be one of the top 5 coaching positions in the nation. Richie Meade is an alum, but why would he ever want to leave navy? But then, 2 years ago, I was saying why would danowski ever leave Hofstra? Zimmerman is mentioned as well, and I think he would be a great fit. The Biggest surprise was hearing Bill Tierny. Could it be?

[PigPen]

no brainer-it's Breschi. the real question is who will take Breschi's spot at State? It's fun to think of Pressler but I doubt that he would ditch Bryant that quickly as he probably feels some loyalty to them hiring him when no one else around the country would even speak of him. Plus with Bryant trying to make the divisional jump at some point it make sense for him to get the program up to speed so they are not doormats when they make that jump.

Ritchie is not leaving Annapolis-bank on that-it's his dream job.

I'll throw a name out there that could be in the mix-Ricky Sowell. That carpet bagger is the men's lax version of Larry Brown-and that might hurt him for serious consideration. It may be time for some top assistants-Van Arsdale? doubt it-he's happy to be Dom's right hand man. Metzbower? can't help but feeling like he'll get overlooked again. But-here's one if OSU wanted to break the mold-what about Benson-I guarantee that if got the job he'd bring some spunk to the offense. But I think he's probably too young.

More than likely-it's Zimmerman.

[byualum]

I'd throw the bank at Scott Marr...then make my reservations for Boston.

[PigPen]

ooo-Marr would be a good fit for OSU-I don't think he'd want to leave what he built but money talks and so does a team without Restaritas and Queener, so the time might be right to abandon ship

ok-so who then takes over at Albany? I can see the t-shirts now-the Sowell SUNY Tour!

[byualum]

Didn't Breschi just get a fat new deal? I think he's almost in Richie Meade "I'm not going anywhere for the rest of my life" territory.

[PigPen]

true-but I think UNC will pursue him and make him a deal that he can't refuse-or at least ignore.

[Chowdah Head]

So John Haus is out, but who is in? UNC could arguably be one of the top 5 coaching positions in the nation. Richie Meade is an alum, but why would he ever want to leave navy? But then, 2 years ago, I was saying why would danowski ever leave Hofstra? Zimmerman is mentioned as well, and I think he would be a great fit. The Biggest surprise was hearing Bill Tierny. Could it be?

I agree that I don't think Richie Meade would ever leave Navy, nor should he, but I wouldn't compare his situation with John Danowski's 2 years ago. Danowski left a middle-of-the-road team (granted they did just make it far into the tourney) to go to one of the established elite programs. Toss into the mix that he would have the chance to coach his own son and I would call his decision a no-brainer

[Sonny]

Some "bigger" D1 school is going to finally pull the trigger on hiring Don Zimmerman away from UMBC. And they are going to do very well against the established D1 programs.

[A.J. Stevens]

I'll throw a name out there that could be in the mix-Ricky Sowell. That carpet bagger is the men's lax version of Larry Brown-and that might hurt him for serious consideration.

8 years at Georgetown, 4 years at Dartmouth, 2 at St. Johns and currently 2 at Stony Brook. I think "carpet bagger" is a little harsh. Coach Sowell has made calculated career moves that have improved his opportunity for success. UNC would be a great fit for him. He was a finalist for Duke and should be again for UNC if he applies. Lelan Rogers would be another great fit. He has a strong history of success at each school he has coached. But maybe he should not apply because he could be labeled a carpet bagger because of his short time at Cortland & Cuse.

OK...I am done kissing up to my former bosses but I think both will be in the mix if they apply.

[StrykerFSU]

Agreed. I met Coach Sowell when he was an assistant at Georgetown and thought he was a great coach.

[PigPen]

8 years at Georgetown, 4 years at Dartmouth, 2 at St. Johns and currently 2 at Stony Brook. I think "carper bagger" is a little harsh. Coach Sowell has made calculated career moves that have improved his opportunity for success.

true-I'm not dogging Ricky-if he wants to come to my program for year and make them a winner and then bolt-good for him and I'd take him to do just that. I just didn't like some of the stuff he said at SJU (what a great place, it's where I want to be, etc) and then bolt quickly. I know there was some stuff going on there that made his life a little more difficult, but as in politics you have to watch what you say and then your actions. Regardless he's a good coach and a great recruiter that would fit in nicely with an Albany program that is showing that it wants to compete with the big dogs of DI. And let's face it-he could recruit those NY kids away from places like SJU and SB if he did go there.

But let's remember what the definition of a carpet bagger is-a Reconstructionist that went to the south after the CW to profit themselves or better put to improve their opportunity for success. Some guys can't put down roots-not good not bad-just the way it is.

[byualum]

Laxpower makes it sound as if Zim has the job.

[creasemonkey]

Danowski tells his son he was adopted and BOOM! takes this job

[BigheadTodd]

Carpet bagger is not really the right term. The term you are looking for is "Job Hopper". I do not know who they will go with, but I can almost guarantee it will be a big name.

[the lax]

Danowski has said in many interviews he feels he is greatly indebted to Bryant and will not leave.

Putting Tierney on that list is just ridiculous and embarrassing journalism on par with "credible" celebrity blogs. Its like putting Paterno as a top candidate for an opening. Sure its an opening but are you f****** kidding me. Jiloty should look himself in the mirror. The other problem I have with Jiloty is claiming he's never heard of Brekan. Is it not his job to know about lacrosse? The top fogo in the league just happens to be on the top team in the league. Unacceptable for the editor of the magazine to a) make that error and b) tell the entire lacrosse community he doesn't know who that is.

I think Marr and his fun and gun offense would be the best choice. Top young coach who succeeded with practically nothing at Albany. Breschi is an alum yes but he only won his first playoff game this year and he has been at OSU for ages. As such his success rates reminds me of Haus exactly.