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jay santos · 03-19-2007, 07:53 PM

while driving around during lunch.

I give him about a 5% chance of coaching in Vegas next year. His son's graduating, and he's already talking in the past tense about his time in Vegas.

Utah ought to grab a coach fast before UNLV's job is open.

myboynoah · 03-19-2007, 07:58 PM

Exactly. That CHill hasn't sewn someone up by now doesn't bode well for the search. I suspect other jobs might come on line offering more options for those the Utes are targeting.

UteStar · 03-19-2007, 08:21 PM

The UNLV job is an enigma. A lot of coaches stay clear of that area simply because of the ease of potential problems. They will get some coaches interested but they will get a lot more that will not coach there.

To be honest, I am not quite sure how they got Kruger. But, their alums and many others are really pushing for them to go after Theus if Kruger leaves. I don't see UNLV really being a huge contender for a bunch of coaches to Utah.

There is no surprise that Hill has not found someone yet. Monty and Krysko appear to be the main targets . Few expected Monty to leave retirement for the job...and Krysko took an NBA head coaching job. Not a big surprise. Most people thought that the earliest that Utah would get a new coach would be this week (after the first weekend of the tourney). I woudn't be surprised if it still takes another week due to the tourney and interviewing schedules, etc.

DrumNFeather · 03-19-2007, 08:23 PM

Seems like Theus would be the leading candidate for the job if/when Kruger leaves

Goatnapper'96 · 03-19-2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by UteStar

The UNLV job is an enigma. A lot of coaches stay clear of that area simply because of the ease of potential problems. They will get some coaches interested but they will get a lot more that will not coach there.

To be honest, I am not quite sure how they got Kruger. But, their alums and many others are really pushing for them to go after Theus if Kruger leaves. I don't see UNLV really being a huge contender for a bunch of coaches to Utah.

There is no surprise that Hill has not found someone yet. Monty and Krysko appear to be the main targets . Few expected Monty to leave retirement for the job...and Krysko took an NBA head coaching job. Not a big surprise. Most people thought that the earliest that Utah would get a new coach would be this week (after the first weekend of the tourney). I woudn't be surprised if it still takes another week due to the tourney and interviewing schedules, etc.

Theus is what Vegas needs. He will come in and recruit a bunch of superstars with marginal backgrounds. He will get Gucci Row returning to glory and the old boy will dress like a million bucks. Honestly, is RT the coolest dresser in all of college hoops? The team will reflect all of the Tark good ol memories in all ways save fundamentals and performance on the court. The Rebs will routinely underachieve as Theus is not a real good coach, but he will recruit to Vegas like nobody has recruited in the MWC so the team will win a lot on just talent.

Then he will get UNLV back on probation because the NCAA is against the Rebels and punishes UNLV just because they don't like them.

Then UNLV and BYU can have a stringpulling competition between fanbases.

Oh ya, Utah will probably still suck and every 3rd post on Utefans will quote the 11th best program in NCAA history myth that many Ute fans still seem to genuinely believe reflects today's reality. Personally, I can live with it.

jay santos · 03-19-2007, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Goatnapper'96

Theus is what Vegas needs. He will come in and recruit a bunch of superstars with marginal backgrounds. He will get Gucci Row returning to glory and the old boy will dress like a million bucks. Honestly, is RT the coolest dresser in all of college hoops? The team will reflect all of the Tark good ol memories in all ways save fundamentals and performance on the court. The Rebs will routinely underachieve as Theus is not a real good coach, but he will recruit to Vegas like nobody has recruited in the MWC so the team will win a lot on just talent.

Then he will get UNLV back on probation because the NCAA is against the Rebels and punishes UNLV just because they don't like them.

Then UNLV and BYU can have a stringpulling competition between fanbases.

Oh ya, Utah will probably still suck and every 3rd post on Utefans will quote the 11th best program in NCAA history myth that many Ute fans still seem to genuinely believe reflects today's reality. Personally, I can live with it.

Is it 11th or 9th? I thought it was 9th.

mpfunk · 03-19-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Goatnapper'96

Theus is what Vegas needs. He will come in and recruit a bunch of superstars with marginal backgrounds. He will get Gucci Row returning to glory and the old boy will dress like a million bucks. Honestly, is RT the coolest dresser in all of college hoops? The team will reflect all of the Tark good ol memories in all ways save fundamentals and performance on the court. The Rebs will routinely underachieve as Theus is not a real good coach, but he will recruit to Vegas like nobody has recruited in the MWC so the team will win a lot on just talent.

Then he will get UNLV back on probation because the NCAA is against the Rebels and punishes UNLV just because they don't like them.

Then UNLV and BYU can have a stringpulling competition between fanbases.

Oh ya, Utah will probably still suck and every 3rd post on Utefans will quote the 11th best program in NCAA history myth that many Ute fans still seem to genuinely believe reflects today's reality. Personally, I can live with it.

Nothing like shit talk from a fan of a program that has advanced past the second round of the NCAA tournament a grand total of once, and hasn't won a tournament game in over 10 years.

The MWC lost a lot and it is wide open next year. The Utes with the right coaching hire, could easily be back in the top 3 of the conference and with the right breaks could win it. Mr Napper, you need to stop taking smack lessons from the likes of Utes38 these days.

Goatnapper'96 · 03-20-2007, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mpfunk

Nothing like shit talk from a fan of a program that has advanced past the second round of the NCAA tournament a grand total of once, and hasn't won a tournament game in over 10 years.

The MWC lost a lot and it is wide open next year. The Utes with the right coaching hire, could easily be back in the top 3 of the conference and with the right breaks could win it. Mr Napper, you need to stop taking smack lessons from the likes of Utes38 these days.

Funk, right now BYU is in every position to talk shit. Perhaps you and I have different perspectives but the first principle and ordinance of any shittalking event is direct comparison. I will openly admit that BYU is not a great program that wins NCAA games, but as far as I can tell from this present situation they are significantly better than the U of U.

Some teams suffer excruciating season ending losses in mid March...others suffer ignominious season ending defeats before Thanksgiving.

But if you assert Utah is likely to improve, I agree. To what extent is the question.

SeattleUte · 03-20-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Goatnapper'96

Funk, right now BYU is in every position to talk shit. Perhaps you and I have different perspectives but the first principle and ordinance of any shittalking event is direct comparison. I will openly admit that BYU is not a great program that wins NCAA games, but as far as I can tell from this present situation they are significantly better than the U of U.

Some teams suffer excruciating season ending losses in mid March...others suffer ignominious season ending defeats before Thanksgiving.

But if you assert Utah is likely to improve, I agree. To what extent is the question.

Present situation? Present situation is the offseason. Last I checked BYU lost in a manner that established itself as the no. 2 team in the MWC and shamed our conference. BYU was no. 2 for one year. Everything is the past presently. BYU sucks.

Goatnapper'96 · 03-21-2007, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SeattleUte

Present situation? Present situation is the offseason. Last I checked BYU lost in a manner that established itself as the no. 2 team in the MWC and shamed our conference. BYU was no. 2 for one year. Everything is the past presently. BYU sucks.

Hey dickhead, the point is simple..whatever BYU does, Utah presently does it worse. Now if we wanted shit from JetBlue's sidekick we would squeeze your head. So climb back into your metaphysical world with your faggity NW granola yuppie lawyer buddies and kiss our collective ass. You see right now you are owned so bend over, shave and beg us go go gently.

You can also come back to Church where we will love you as one of our own.

Ere you left your room this morning.....

03-19-2007, 07:53 PM	#1
jay santos Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,177	Kruger--I listened to his interview on Rome while driving around during lunch. I give him about a 5% chance of coaching in Vegas next year. His son's graduating, and he's already talking in the past tense about his time in Vegas. Utah ought to grab a coach fast before UNLV's job is open.

03-19-2007, 07:58 PM	#2
myboynoah Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Memphis freakin' Tennessee!!!!! Posts: 4,530	Exactly. That CHill hasn't sewn someone up by now doesn't bode well for the search. I suspect other jobs might come on line offering more options for those the Utes are targeting. __________________ Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!! Religion rises inevitably from our apprehension of our own death. To give meaning to meaninglessness is the endless quest of all religion. When death becomes the center of our consciousness, then religion authentically begins. Of all religions that I know, the one that most vehemently and persuasively defies and denies the reality of death is the original Mormonism of the Prophet, Seer and Revelator, Joseph Smith.

03-19-2007, 08:23 PM	#4
DrumNFeather Active LDS Ute Fan Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nantucket : ) Posts: 2,566	Seems like Theus would be the leading candidate for the job if/when Kruger leaves __________________ "It's not like we played the school of the blind out there." - Brian Johnson.

03-19-2007, 08:21 PM	#3
UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	The UNLV job is an enigma. A lot of coaches stay clear of that area simply because of the ease of potential problems. They will get some coaches interested but they will get a lot more that will not coach there. To be honest, I am not quite sure how they got Kruger. But, their alums and many others are really pushing for them to go after Theus if Kruger leaves. I don't see UNLV really being a huge contender for a bunch of coaches to Utah. There is no surprise that Hill has not found someone yet. Monty and Krysko appear to be the main targets . Few expected Monty to leave retirement for the job...and Krysko took an NBA head coaching job. Not a big surprise. Most people thought that the earliest that Utah would get a new coach would be this week (after the first weekend of the tourney). I woudn't be surprised if it still takes another week due to the tourney and interviewing schedules, etc.