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2026 Coaching Hires (the crazy season)

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Thought I'd start a new thread to keep the hot seat thread for resignations, etc.

 
Apparently, LSU's HC Kim Mulkey doesn't feel Redus and Mitchell were all that valuable to her coaching staff: "Y'all don't understand job responsibilities. Daphne and (Redus were) our recruiters OK? I have one person that does scout and that's (associate head coach Bob Starkey)," Mulkey said. "Bob will do what he normally does and the floor coaching, you'll just move Seimone (Augustus) to fill in for G on passing drills and probably move Joe (Schwartz) down here with Bob." So, Mitchell and Redus were "just" recruiters and Redus helped on passing drills? Mulkey could have just publicly complimented them on their contributions to the program and moved on. Guess I shouldn't be surprised it's more of Mulkey being Mulkey.
 
Mulkey likes Mulkeying...but she was actually quite gracious when Redus announced, even advising and pushing him out the door when he offered to stay.

She seemed quite sincere that it was best for him to get things up and running at Rutgers. Before it was official she also predicted one other staff member would go with him. She noted she was happy that she now has a little 'coaching tree'.

I think this new chatter is just reassuring fans that LSU will be properly prepared, not that Redus added little value.

He has been an amazing recruiter...Kim will have to find one of those.
 
packwrap said:
He has been an amazing recruiter...Kim will have to find one of those.
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History suggests that Mulkey will have no problem finding one. Redus II did not have such a sterling reputation as a recruiter prior to landing in Baton Rouge and has almost no reputation as a player development coach. Unless he has strong recruiting ties to the mid-Atlantic region (he's a Southerner), I don't see this working out well for him or for Rutgers.

It's also worth mentioning that Sytia Messer (former longtime recruiting coordinator for Baylor under Mulkey) has struggled mightily as a head coach (49-69 at UCF in four seasons since taking over for Coach Abe) and may lose her job sooner rather than later.
 
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DRR25 said:
Apparently, LSU's HC Kim Mulkey doesn't feel Redus and Mitchell were all that valuable to her coaching staff: "Y'all don't understand job responsibilities. Daphne and (Redus were) our recruiters OK? I have one person that does scout and that's (associate head coach Bob Starkey)," Mulkey said. "Bob will do what he normally does and the floor coaching, you'll just move Seimone (Augustus) to fill in for G on passing drills and probably move Joe (Schwartz) down here with Bob." So, Mitchell and Redus were "just" recruiters and Redus helped on passing drills? Mulkey could have just publicly complimented them on their contributions to the program and moved on. Guess I shouldn't be surprised it's more of Mulkey being Mulkey.
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While this is appalling to read (though, with Mulkey being involved, it's not too surprising), young coaches have been warned by their more veteran counterparts that some well-established coaches will only view them as "recruiters" and that these younger coaches may need to do their homework before they sign on with these programs. Coach Yo spoke extensively on this a couple of years ago.

Sure, the Final Fours and conference titles are nice and boost up the resume, but are they worth your professional reputation (being pigeonholed into a role based on your ahem attributes)?
 
packwrap said:
Mulkey likes Mulkeying...but she was actually quite gracious when Redus announced, even advising and pushing him out the door when he offered to stay.

She seemed quite sincere that it was best for him to get things up and running at Rutgers. Before it was official she also predicted one other staff member would go with him. She noted she was happy that she now has a little 'coaching tree'.

I think this new chatter is just reassuring fans that LSU will be properly prepared, not that Redus added little value.

He has been an amazing recruiter...Kim will have to find one of those.
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In Rutgers' situation maybe it's better that he focuses on identifying what he needs for this program. He also has a recruiting class to engage and see if they're going to re-open their recruiting. If LSU goes on a lengthy run, he loses a fair bit of time that could be used to build those relationships.
 
WBBTakeover said:
Sure, the Final Fours and conference titles are nice and boost up the resume, but are they worth your professional reputation (being pigeonholed into a role based on your ahem attributes)?
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He certainly was able to use LSU/Mulkey as a stepping stone to a P4 program with tradition. Tough to beat that move as a 1st time head coach.

Question now on recruiting will be can he do it with less funding, and as you point out, in a new region.

We'll see real fast how he does in the portal.

Then if he can coach next year in Big10.
 
packwrap said:
He certainly was able to use LSU/Mulkey as a stepping stone to a P4 program with tradition. Tough to beat that move as a 1st time head coach.

Question now on recruiting will be can he do it with less funding, and as you point out, in a new region.

We'll see real fast how he does in the portal.

Then if he can coach next year in Big10.
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I don't think you can judge the first year taking over an unsuccessful program. I would be surprised if he could pry any recruits from LSU, some Rutgers players and recruits (such as they may have been) will depart and the portal is a fickle thing. In today's world, very few coaches are successful resurrecting a program in one year. That is what makes the coach of my rival school up north, Molly Miller, so outstanding.
 
KnightBridgeAZ said:
I don't think you can judge the first year taking over an unsuccessful program. I would be surprised if he could pry any recruits from LSU, some Rutgers players and recruits (such as they may have been) will depart and the portal is a fickle thing. In today's world, very few coaches are successful resurrecting a program in one year. That is what makes the coach of my rival school up north, Molly Miller, so outstanding.
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While neither program was as down as ASU, I'd say Mulkey at LSU and Baranczyk at Oklahoma both pulled off the instant turn around. Coincidentally in the same season 21-22.
 
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