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17 minutes ago, DooleyBull06 said:

Could be a combination of us running a tight ship but really National insiders not really caring as much with the tournament and other off court things happening

This. I don't think the head coach at Buffalo is a major "first to press" win like it was post-BH and post-NO. We also look silly giving any public nod to a candidate and potentially "losing out" on them. I think the next news is official word on a done deal.

I’ve been told by a friend who has a former landscaper who knows people who used to work in Buffalo whose neighbor had a kid in school with somebody who has an uncle on the part time janitorial staff at the UB Center for the Arts that an offer is to be made (no knowledge of who) this week. This isn’t exactly groundbreaking stuff as time is of the essence but it allows me to breathe with a timeline in mind.

33 minutes ago, Chet said:

My bet is McCollum. But that's strictly a guess. I haven't seen his name mentioned anywhere else other than Green Bay which made their hire.

I’ve heard Valpo too but I’m not sure if that’s just “educated speculation” or actual interest.

Ok, Cohen is done we can finally continue hearing nothing!

We’re just going to hire Whitesell again

For those keeping track:

1 hour ago, MuchMany said:

Not evidence, but I've seen some chatter that if/when Grant McCasland moves from North Texas to Texas Tech after their NIT run, McCollum would be the Mean Green's ideal candidate. Would fit their defense first DNA. 

How do you know he's your guy when the next guy who hasn't interviewed yet may actually be your guy? 

Somewhat unrelated but man do I envy UNT. Gained a lot of respect for them in our hard earned victory down there and have really been impressed with their program since that point (friends with a booster so it's been easy to follow).

6 minutes ago, DocCas86 said:

Idk, a couple days to talk over the opportunity with your family / friends, and mull it over yourself doesn't seem like an unreasonable amount of time.  That said, I am right there with everybody in wanting an answer...hoping we hear mid afternoon.

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The post-interview quiet period reminds me of the stretch right before Rob Lanier signed with Georgia State. I guess the difference here is that outside of UMass fans we don't really have much evidence that McCollum is being targeted elsewhere?

3 minutes ago, MuchMany said:

I'll still be thrilled with Cohen, but I'm basketball smitten with this guy to the point I'll follow his career regardless of where he ends up.

It's to the point I'm combing the NWMO roster for guys who might make the jump with him. Can I interest anyone in a Bennett Stirtz, 6'4 freshman PG who led them in minutes and shot 60/44/84 on good volume? 

If you make the jump from DII I think you just have to grow interesting facial hair and take on the gritty "average joe" persona to make it work.

You guys have me SOLD on McCollum. Can you do the same for Cohen now? I feel like the pedigree is there but as an associate/assistant we don't know as much as what he brings to the table as a program leader.

32 minutes ago, Dabulls said:

I’m guessing it’s McCollum, based off our staff following him right after his interview. What could delay this is the fact he’s residing in Missouri, has a wife and a few children who seem to be fairly young. He’s gonna have to buy a new home, find a school/schools for his kids. Not easy just to pack up and leave. Especially since he’s been in Missouri for a while 

I don’t need him in Buffalo I just want it announced. It’s disgusting that this department still doesn’t make decisions based on my personal desires 😡

The silence is deafening.

4 minutes ago, Tee4three said:

I took the salary as one that UB would have paid, you think the next coach will be paid less? 

I am in agreement with you. I am saying that if he didn't pick Arkansas St for the $, he was never really in the running at UB (by choice or no offer).

20 minutes ago, everlast2504 said:

Hodgson, who signed a five-year contract with an annual salary of $385,000

Yea, if there was a conversation with MA, it wasn't long...

7 minutes ago, ukbro00 said:

Same. If he didn't like what he saw yesterday, he's out. Can't see what the holdup would be at this point if he wants the job. 

probably the classic bleu cheese vs ranch thing that holds up all of these deals

Didn't somebody share a snippet that he played a slower, defensive-minded pace because that's what was possible with DII athleticism?

I agree that winning is all that matters to me regarding style of play but felt it was worth bringing that up again...

If there’s no (reported) deal by mid-day tomorrow I don’t see McCollum being the guy. Right?

These coaching searches bring out the best in all of us

McCollum seems to be MA's guy. I wish him luck at Georgia Southern!

Just now, ub2019 said:

 

Good for him, I guess.

This new coach is certainly going to have a blank slate...

Pretty much completes the roster emptying