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freescooter said:
Here's the thing...I sort of think that Warde has let this get out of hand. Unless he lands Narduzzi, many will see this as a failed effort. And the problem he let get created is that he almost has to land Narduzzi even if he thinks someone else is a better option for UConn. He allowed a Narduzzi or nobody expectation to be developed, when he doesn't have that level of control. Hope he succeeds and that he gets the right guy.
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He said the media and public would not would hear from him until he announced the coach. I think he does the process a disservice if he tries to address all the rumors as they develop. It's a fools errand and the most important people in the process (Him and President Herbst) know it.
 
freescooter said:
Here's the thing...I sort of think that Warde has let this get out of hand. Unless he lands Narduzzi, many will see this as a failed effort. And the problem he let get created is that he almost has to land Narduzzi even if he thinks someone else is a better option for UConn. He allowed a Narduzzi or nobody expectation to be developed, when he doesn't have that level of control. Hope he succeeds and that he gets the right guy.
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How has Warde let this get out of hand and how has he been the one to create a Narduzzi or nobody expectation? WE are the ones who have created that. He hasn't said one word since his mini-presser on Saturday morning. I'm perfectly fine with him keeping a tight lid on his process. Just let the man work and we'll see who he comes out with at the end of the tunnel.

Personally, I'd love to land Narduzzi but I'd be totally fine with someone like Herman or Diaco. Hell, I'd be fine with Lembo too and maybe even TJW. I just think Narduzzi is the guy this program needs RIGHT NOW.
 
ConnHuskBask said:
How do you feel like Warde did any of this?

He spoke to the process Saturday and it's been radio silence as he's conducted the interview process.

Not sure how else you wanted him to deal with this.
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No use trying logic against him, he's a serial hater.
 
freescooter said:
Here's the thing...I sort of think that Warde has let this get out of hand. Unless he lands Narduzzi, many will see this as a failed effort. And the problem he let get created is that he almost has to land Narduzzi even if he thinks someone else is a better option for UConn. He allowed a Narduzzi or nobody expectation to be developed, when he doesn't have that level of control. Hope he succeeds and that he gets the right guy.
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I'd don't think so. The problem is fans are much more active and involved through social media and the web provides us with same info that they have. The hardcore are relatively intelligent and formulate their own assessments. The days of old where the AD makes decision and everyone falls in line are over. There is a reasoned analysis why Narduzzi is the logical pick, and the other candidates really don't offer anything that great compared to what TJ offers (I know others disagree), but that is why it has boiled down to Narduzzi.

As much as I think he is a lousy AD way over his head, there is nothing Warde could say or do dissuade consensus building from the peanut gallery.
 
UConn07 said:
The longer we sit and wait, the more it seems like Narduzzi is waiting to see what plays out at Texas and Alabama and Michigan St, which means the more and more likely it is that he really doesn't want to come here or be here long term.

Weist on the other hand, wants to be here and has said so publicly on more than one occasion, currently has a 3-game winning streak and completely transformed the culture in less than half a season.

To me this is a no brainer.
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Aside from the fact you've been in full campaign mode, who'd have guessed?
 
UConn07 said:
The longer we sit and wait, the more it seems like Narduzzi is waiting to see what plays out at Texas and Alabama and Michigan St, which means the more and more likely it is that he really doesn't want to come here or be here long term.

Weist on the other hand, wants to be here and has said so publicly on more than one occasion, currently has a 3-game winning streak and completely transformed the culture in less than half a season.

To me this is a no brainer.
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No brainer? Really? First of all...none of us has any idea how these coaches will work out. Saying a coaching hiring decision is a "no brainer" is really silly....even on a message board.

Second..you know why Weist really really really wants the UConn job? He has no other options! Of course he wants the HC job at UConn...there is no way he will get a better position anywhere else. Other than having no other options....he has no other loyalty to UConn. Do you think he will really really want to stay at UConn if he has 2 good years as a HC and SEC teams start calling? He will leave just as fast as Narduzzi would. So...I don't think the whole "he wants to be here" crap really means anything.

If it ends up being Weist...I am okay with that...but only if it is because Narduzzi, Diaco and Herman say no. I am not on the Lembo bandwagon yet...so I would be okay with Weist over Lembo.
 
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Waquoit said:
Do, or do not. There is no try
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Warde will be judged by who he hires now and ultimately by how that coach performs.

I'm not even sure what your post means? Warde has handled the process fine so far, if Narduzzi just doesn't want to come, I don't see how you can blame Warde entirely based on him handling the situation as best as can be executed.
 
gioff23 said:
Recngnizing WM will move on his schedule - the ripples from the Texas hire will impact our search. I doubt Saban would move there, but what do i know. If he passes, who will they look at - C Strong, J Franklin, G. Patterson or A. Briles, etc.? If any of those or other current HC's at a BCS school take the TX job, a Narduzzi or Lembo could become a favorite to replace that person.
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Al Golden, Art Briles, Patterson... not sure about Franklin.
 
UConnSportsGuy said:
Here is a quote from Kirk Herbstreet:


On rumors about Nick Saban coming to Texas:

“There’s no chance. No chance of that happening. Nick Saban will work TV sitting next to us on our set before he’ll be the head coach at Texas … He’ll be at Alabama for another five years, and then he’ll be working TV after that … I know Nick Saban better than anybody. It’s not going to happen.”

http://www.dallasnews.com/sports/co...k-saban-coming-to-texas-there-s-no-chance.ece


So in other words...book it, Saban is going to Texas! :)
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I am surprised he is talking about this. I remember he was the one who broke the whole Les Miles to Michigan fiasco. After that, Herbstriet said he wouldn't break coaching news anymore.

I hope he is right and things settle down.
 
ConnHuskBask said:
How do you feel like Warde did any of this?

He spoke to the process Saturday and it's been radio silence as he's conducted the interview process.

Not sure how else you wanted him to deal with this.
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You need to manage expectations. You can't have your people telling nathan that Susan wants a coach from the Top 25 as one example. You can"leak"/plant stories about how great others inteviewed, or even deny you interviewed them at all. leak a story that you had lunch with Kelly, or actually do it. There are a million ways a competent CEO would use to downplay the expectations so if you land Narduzzi you're a hero and if you fail you got the best guy.
 
Husky25 said:
I can't see Texas forcing Brown out the door without a very clear and executable plan. Part of that plan is not, in my mind, hiring a Coordinator with no HC experience at any level. Too much to lose for them as the anchor of the Big 12.
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I think the poster was implying that if Texas hires away Strong, UConn could be competing with Louisville for Narduzzi, etc.
 
freescooter said:
You need to manage expectations. You can't have your people telling nathan that Susan wants a coach from the Top 25 as one example. You can"leak"/plant stories about how great others inteviewed, or even deny you interviewed them at all. leak a story that you had lunch with Kelly, or actually do it. There are a million ways a competent CEO would use to downplay the expectations so if you land Narduzzi you're a hero and if you fail you got the best guy.
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I'm not naive, and I realize " leaks" happen, but a second hand story based on what someone claims they heard reported by Kevin Nathan of all people?

Look, I'm not a huge Warde guy, I love a good donut joke as much as the next guy, but this is what his UConn legacy will be.

He's the man in charge and it seems like he's handing his business.

Let's wait and see before using second rate CT media and Twitter as " sources“ for WM leaks.
 
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Regarding WM, I think it's too early for postmortems. . .

(Let's give it 2 more hours—just kidding)
 
freescooter said:
Here's the thing...I sort of think that Warde has let this get out of hand. Unless he lands Narduzzi, many will see this as a failed effort. And the problem he let get created is that he almost has to land Narduzzi even if he thinks someone else is a better option for UConn. He allowed a Narduzzi or nobody expectation to be developed, when he doesn't have that level of control. Hope he succeeds and that he gets the right guy.
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The only Narduzzi crowd that see Narduzzi or fail, is the BY. He is in position to turn this job down and no one would be surprised. Getting him would be a coup, not an expected result.

Shame on Warde for letting the BY get out of hand.
 
BlueDogs said:
I'd don't think so. The problem is fans are much more active and involved through social media and the web provides us with same info that they have. The hardcore are relatively intelligent and formulate their own assessments. The days of old where the AD makes decision and everyone falls in line are over. There is a reasoned analysis why Narduzzi is the logical pick, and the other candidates really don't offer anything that great compared to what TJ offers (I know others disagree), but that is why it has boiled down to Narduzzi.

As much as I think he is a lousy AD way over his head, there is nothing Warde could say or do dissuade consensus building from the peanut gallery.
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The day an AD, coach, or GM takes what the fans say into account on personnel matters, that GM, coach, or AD should be fired and counted among them fans him/herself. Fans don't have the foggiest idea of how the process works. We have our preference and we spout them off on message boards and Twitter, but we only see what we are allowed to see.

Let the process play out. Fans have zero concrete reason to believe Warde Manuel is not up the task. Already this process is light years ahead of that one from January 2011 and UConn doesn't even have a coach yet!!!.
 
itgoeslike said:
I think the poster was implying that if Texas hires away Strong, UConn could be competing with Louisville for Narduzzi, etc.
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Strong is not a good fit at Texas. If Saban, Fisher, or Harbaugh aren't the guy then they would hire a guy with strong Texas tries. Patterson of TCU and Briles of Baylor would be very good fits.
 
ZooCougar said:
You don't make an offer until you interview all of your top choices. Warde takes his time and is methodical.
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Inevitably, you have a sense of how your choices rank before you even start interviewing. If you think you've already seen the best guy, you offer him and nab him before he gets away.

If we want Narduzzi to show us commitment by accepting quick, we need to show him commitment by offering quick. Note - this could have already happened - I would hope that using an executive search group means taht our offer will only leak if it is accepted.
 
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freescooter said:
You need to manage expectations. You can't have your people telling nathan that Susan wants a coach from the Top 25 as one example. You can"leak"/plant stories about how great others inteviewed, or even deny you interviewed them at all. leak a story that you had lunch with Kelly, or actually do it. There are a million ways a competent CEO would use to downplay the expectations so if you land Narduzzi you're a hero and if you fail you got the best guy.
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That's a tad unreasonable isn't it? Know how a rumor starts?

FREESCOOTER HAS SMALL EARS!!!

Now all I need is for sportsart, Zoo, etc. to reply or repeat it and there you go...A rumor. It is irresponsible for Manuel to address all the rumors.
 
UConnJim said:
Strong is not a good fit at Texas. If Saban, Fisher, or Harbaugh aren't the guy then they would hire a guy with strong Texas tries. Patterson of TCU and Briles of Baylor would be very good fits.
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I don't disagree, but the point I was making is that some potential replacements could create vacancies that compete with UCONN, i.e., TCU and Baylor. (And that the poster wasn't suggesting Narduzzi to Texas.)
 
Sean said:
Inevitably, you have a sense of how your choices rank before you even start interviewing. If you think you've already seen the best guy, you offer him and nab him before he gets away.

If we want Narduzzi to show us commitment by accepting quick, we need to show him commitment by offering quick. Note - this could have already happened - I would hope that using an executive search group means taht our offer will only leak if it is accepted.
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I'm making a bold prediction. If Narduzzi is the next coach at UConn, it will be leaked by tomorrow and announced by Friday with a press conference on Friday as well.
 
BAD news

@footballscoop 1m
At UConn, sources tell us Pat Narduzzi declined an offer this morning to become head coach at UConn. Details> http://www.footballscoop.com/the-scoop
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amory said:
I feel like I'm taking crazy pills. Lembo has one win over a top 25 team in his career, against #23 Toledo last year, and then lost in the damn Beef O' Brady's bowl. His "signature" win this year was against Virginia.

This is the objectively better candidate? I haven't even heard a compelling argument for why he's a better choice than Weist, let alone Narduzzi.
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He has as many Top 25 wins at a MAC School as Edsall had here. He's a better choice than Weist on paper because he is a proven winner at multiple places.
 
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Sean said:
I would hope that using an executive search group means taht our offer will only leak if it is accepted.
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I think you're right on this point Sean. I'm confident that Warde is handling this the "right" way. He's proceeding through his list of interviewees, then will make an offer to his top choice. The search firm will do it's best to make sure nothing leaks regarding an offer, or a response of "no thanks", as best it can. Their job is to save face for both sides and make it as professional as possible. The only leaks we'll hear are those which are intended. Otherwise, we're not likely to hear anything more until there is an agreement.
 
Football scoop says that the $$ for assistants wasn't as robust as hoped for.
 
2Infinity said:
I think you're right on this point Sean. I'm confident that Warde is handling this the "right" way. He's proceeding through his list of interviewees, then will make an offer to his top choice. The search firm will do it's best to make sure nothing leaks regarding an offer, or a response of "no thanks", as best it can. Their job is to save face for both sides and make it as professional as possible. The only leaks we'll hear are those which are intended. Otherwise, we're not likely to hear anything more until there is an agreement.
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2Infinity gets the award for worst timed post of the year... :(
 
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