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Originally Posted by ute4ever
Jim Boylen from Michigan State.
I'd prefer not to scroll through Cougarboard to do my own research project; I'd rather have the opinion of those on this site, thanks.
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Initial impressions:
-- Guy seemed like he has been on the William Thomas Riker career track. We'll see how he does in the captain's chair.
-- Seems solid, comes from a good program, but with all the other jobs out there, it looks like the Utes were the only ones seriously pursuing him. Why?
-- Not from the West, so chances are good that if he becomes the answer to Ute Fan prayers, he will eventually bolt for job openings "back home."
-- Weren't there similar excitement and positive prognostications when Jack-o-Letti was hired?
-- Why is Utah always making "shrewd, diamond-in-the-ruff" hires?
I know Ute Fans love to point out that The Fat Man stuck around for 15 years, but I really don't know how relevant that is. As noted, Coach Rick was an eccentric head case, who didn't see a job opening he wouldn't at least take a sniff at during those 15 years. But he always came back to Utah, a school that readily took his crap and asked few questions as long as he was winning (how Ute Fans ever let him get rid of Juddy--Mr. Ute if there ever was a Mr. Ute--is beyond me). At least Boylen looks like the type of guy that will actually buy a house and not live on Domino's pizza. That's a good sign.
I predict Utah's record improves next year.