UNLV Hires TJ Otzelberger for $1.1 million a year

[VincentVegaBond]

Meanwhile, NMSU is blowing out Grand Canyon for the WAC title. Poor Marv is probably nostalgically watching, holding a half-empty bottle of scotch, a single tear streaming down his cheek.

[rebelcuff]

24 minutes ago, VincentVegaBond said:

Meanwhile, NMSU is blowing out Grand Canyon for the WAC title. Poor Marv is probably nostalgically watching, holding a half-empty bottle of scotch, a single tear streaming down his cheek.

Wow cold blooded!

[Rosegreen]

36 minutes ago, VincentVegaBond said:

Meanwhile, NMSU is blowing out Grand Canyon for the WAC title. Poor Marv is probably nostalgically watching, holding a half-empty bottle of scotch, a single tear streaming down his cheek.

Savage. 

[Aslowhiteguy]

50 minutes ago, VincentVegaBond said:

Meanwhile, NMSU is blowing out Grand Canyon for the WAC title. Poor Marv is probably nostalgically watching, holding a half-empty bottle of scotch, a single tear streaming down his cheek.

He's just thinking of what to do with his 800 k.

Once the buyout period is over, he'll get a HC job at some small school.

[Amaru523]

Just now, Aslowhiteguy said:

He's just thinking of what to do with his 800 k.

Once the buyout period is over, he'll get a HC job at some small school.

True, and I hope he does well. If its a minnow conference, he'll probably put them on top. I wish him the best, but we're moving on to much bigger, much better things.

[jdgaucho]

1 hour ago, VincentVegaBond said:

Meanwhile, NMSU is blowing out Grand Canyon for the WAC title. Poor Marv is probably nostalgically watching, holding a half-empty bottle of scotch, a single tear streaming down his cheek.

 

Nah, that's Weir.

[toonkee]

1 hour ago, VincentVegaBond said:

Meanwhile, NMSU is blowing out Grand Canyon for the WAC title. Poor Marv is probably nostalgically watching, holding a half-empty bottle of scotch, a single tear streaming down his cheek.

Aw, that's mean.  Poor Marv...

[PrimeReb]

3 hours ago, BestintheWest said:

 

I was big on Dan Majerle last go around.

 

While I think we need a big hire.

I would take him over a lot of others....

He would never leave Phoenix though.

Menzies was 5-1 against Thunder Dan and all were blow outs except for one win in Phoenix by 2 for GCU. 

[Aslowhiteguy]

Matta gets 100 k, per month, until June of 2020. Why give that up and work next season?

He also has worked with WSU's current AD who also might want to talk to him.

https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/Article/Washington-State-basketball-coaching-search-Thad-Matta-Cougs-Cougars-WSU-Wazzu-Patrick-Chun-130127499/

[BestintheWest]

24 minutes ago, PrimeReb said:

Menzies was 5-1 against Thunder Dan and all were blow outs except for one win in Phoenix by 2 for GCU. 

 

Yeah and Thunder Dan was 2-0 vs. Steve Fisher

 

Just now, Aslowhiteguy said:

Matta gets 100 k, per month, until June of 2020. Why give that up and work at all next season?

He also has worked with WSU's current AD who also might want to talk to him.

https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/Article/Washington-State-basketball-coaching-search-Thad-Matta-Cougs-Cougars-WSU-Wazzu-Patrick-Chun-130127499/

 

Same reason all these old ass coaches still coach I guess. lol

Yeah I read that earlier. WSU is a tough gig. Unless they break the bank UNLV is definitely a better spot with a higher ceiling. Even in the MWC.

[Rebels2k3]

10 minutes ago, Aslowhiteguy said:

Matta gets 100 k, per month, until June of 2020. Why give that up and work next season?

He also has worked with WSU's current AD who also might want to talk to him.

https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/Article/Washington-State-basketball-coaching-search-Thad-Matta-Cougs-Cougars-WSU-Wazzu-Patrick-Chun-130127499/

Smart money says Thad Matta is coming to UNLV. Might as well get used to saying his name.

[Gator 82]

1 hour ago, Aslowhiteguy said:

Matta gets 100 k, per month, until June of 2020. Why give that up and work next season?

He also has worked with WSU's current AD who also might want to talk to him.

https://247sports.com/college/washington-state/Article/Washington-State-basketball-coaching-search-Thad-Matta-Cougs-Cougars-WSU-Wazzu-Patrick-Chun-130127499/

You’ll find out all in due time. 

[quickdraw]

I'm glad that I'll be busy playing on my RZR most of the next week. Waiting around here trying to find new information is wasted time. We should all have a better idea of the state of the program by this time next week. Until then it is just the same song from the same singers. Some are singing the blues and some singing pop-rock. Hire a good teacher and life will be right.

[VincentVegaBond]

56 minutes ago, quickdraw said:

I'm glad that I'll be busy playing on my RZR most of the next week. Waiting around here trying to find new information is wasted time. We should all have a better idea of the state of the program by this time next week. Until then it is just the same song from the same singers. Some are singing the blues and some singing pop-rock. Hire a good teacher and life will be right.

I agree with you but i'm so excited the Mediocre Marv era is over and we have a seemingly competent pros running things this time around that i find myself checking the boards and twitter every half hour haha...

[UofMTigers]

13 hours ago, VincentVegaBond said:

Meanwhile, NMSU is blowing out Grand Canyon for the WAC title. Poor Marv is probably nostalgically watching, holding a half-empty bottle of scotch, a single tear streaming down his cheek.

I'm sure the 2.something million he made the last 3 years helps dry those tears :-)

he can go on a year long golfing tour on UNLVs dime until he's ready to give it another shot somewhere...it's good work if you can get it lol

[VincentVegaBond]

13 minutes ago, UofMTigers said:

I'm sure the 2.something million he made the last 3 years helps dry those tears :-)

he can go on a year long golfing tour on UNLVs dime until he's ready to give it another shot somewhere...it's good work if you can get it lol

I agree completely, its insane how much money he gets for not working. Hope he enjoys it, if I were him i'd go on a world tour with that cash!

[PlayersinVegas]

lol all this energy y’all spend on Marv better hope he doesn’t land mountian west and retires; lol you know how vengeance could be... 

[BleedRed702]

I see a decent amount of support online for Mike Miller. What’s the appeal there? 

Maybe @UofMTigers could shed a little light? 

[Rebels2k3]

As of now, here are my top 5 choices for the job -

1) Thad Matta

2) Fred Hoiberg

3) Frank Martin

4) Steve Alford

5) Jason Kidd

[PlayersinVegas]

Just now, Rebels2k3 said:

As of now, here are my top 5 choices for the job -

 

1) Thad Matta

2) Fred Hoiberg

3) Frank Martin

4) Steve Alford

5) Jason Kidd

Matta or bust, Hoiberg is solid as well, like  Frank too cool brotha!