Early Coaching Hotseat Edition

[cancontent]

Mike Camin is the closest to Purdue women having a beat writer.
Mike Carmin

3h
Greater Lafayette Sports Report

You may have seen this tweet from earlier. As of 3:25 pm, this isn’t accurate. It may end up being accurate but as of this moment no decision has been passed along to those in the know. I don’t question other reporters. They do what they do. I’m passing along what I know. Hopefully we’ll have clarity soon.

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With the announcement of their last commit, I took it as a sign that Gearlds was staying. It's only Monday, so anything is possible.🤷‍♀️

 

[WBBTakeover]

Give him at least another year. Houston was worse last year, or close to it. He probably inherited nothing worthwhile, probably doesn't have the cachet to attract any late recruits (portal or otherwise) that were not considering Houston (which probably no one was) and all in all did as well as he could with what he had.

I don't think he should be fired after one year. I just commented on how poorly they played--reminiscent of BC. BC's coach (Joanna Bernabei-McNamee) got seven seasons. Matthew Mitchell should get at least three.

 

[typhaon]

Until my girl Cyanne Coe graduates, she better stay put! 😉

She was huge, tonight. Big impact at both ends and really coming into her own this season.

 

[cancontent]

She was huge, tonight. Big impact at both ends and really coming into her own this season.

I'm over the moon ecstatic for her. She's had to come back from two ACL injuries during high school which impacted her recruiting opportunities. She's a tough and determined person both on and off the court. Coach Thibault-Dudonis' program was the right fit from the start.

 

[cancontent]

@JellyBean ........😉

 

[DefenseBB]

@JellyBean ........😉

I seem to recall that after Amanda Butler was let go, Becky Hammond had some interest but Florida also refused to pay a top rate for a coach so this is not surprising, heck they only pay t Tim Walton the softball coach who has won an NCAA title only $550K.

 

[Vowelguy]

Mitch Northam not having a good week

He reported that Purdue was retaining Geralds and that Florida would pay <$700k.
Both reports have been challenged.
Purdue is said to still be evaluating, and Fla has said they are ready to spend.

We'll see ...

 

[cancontent]

Mitch Northam not having a good week

He reported that Purdue was retaining Geralds and that Florida would pay <$700k.
Both reports have been challenged.
Purdue is said to still be evaluating, and Fla has said they are ready to spend.

We'll see ...

Let him be challenged. Northam isn't always right but he's better than majority of these "no real name"/"relying on AI" posters. Even the best sports writers/insiders get it wrong.

Skim Mulkey doesn't count in my opinion. Per this post I tripped across this weekend, they're an anonymous/burner account I'll always be a fan of. 😁

 

[Vowelguy]

Former PSU player Tanisha Wright looking like front-runner for PSU job. WNBA head & asst coach history.
Kelly Mazzante (gtown assistant) also in contention.

Both are alums of the tainted leadership of Rene Portland.

 

[Vowelguy]

Season has been over for a week for P4 hotseaters and still just 6. Plus no representatives from the B12 (or BgE).

Open P4 Jobs (68 positions)

1. Northwestern
2. BC
3. Rutgers
4. Pitt
5. PennSt
6. Florida

TBD
season done: Wake, FSU / Cinci, UCF / Pur
waitg 4 bid: Cal / Nebr / MissSt, TAMU / KSt, Kan

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

Former PSU player Tanisha Wright looking like front-runner for PSU job. WNBA head & asst coach history.
Kelly Mazzante (gtown assistant) also in contention.

Both are alums of the tainted leadership of Rene Portland.

Well, the taint of Rene Portland was very specific. Is there any evidence that particular taint is affecting these former players?

 

[KnightBridgeAZ]

There may be none from the Big 12 - I'm not sure Cincy and UCF care that much. If I was a fan of those teams . . .

Athletic departments in the power conferences are focusing on men's tournaments. The next week is the last likely week I think for much activity as I have always heard the WBCA convention at the final four is a hot bed for meetings with prospective coaches.

 

[Vowelguy]

Well, the taint of Rene Portland was very specific. Is there any evidence that particular taint is affecting these former players?

They played for a coach who was pretty outspoken in her beliefs. I think it’s fair to ask if they share those beliefs.

 

[cancontent]

Mike Camin is the closest to Purdue women having a beat writer.
Mike Carmin

3h
Greater Lafayette Sports Report

You may have seen this tweet from earlier. As of 3:25 pm, this isn’t accurate. It may end up being accurate but as of this moment no decision has been passed along to those in the know. I don’t question other reporters. They do what they do. I’m passing along what I know. Hopefully we’ll have clarity soon.

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Mitch Northam not having a good week

He reported that Purdue was retaining Geralds and that Florida would pay <$700k.
Both reports have been challenged.
Purdue is said to still be evaluating, and Fla has said they are ready to spend.

We'll see ...

Now that the closest thing to a Purdue beat writer confirms what Northam said earlier in the week, how bad of a week is Northam having? 🤷🏾‍♀️😉

 

[LETTERL]

Now that the closest thing to a Purdue beat writer confirms what Northam said earlier in the week, how bad of a week is Northam having? 🤷🏾‍♀️😉

$1.6 million doesn't sound like a whole lot, considering the buyouts in MCBB. Purdue could likely find the funds to get rid of her, if they really wanted to.

 

[cancontent]

$1.6 million doesn't sound like a whole lot, considering the buyouts in MCBB. Purdue could likely find the funds to get rid of her, if they really wanted to.

But they have decided not to. At the same time, with some of the BIG10 teams dealing with huge deficits for athletics, it's also possible that Purdue could be hedging until things are better financially. Whether the buy out was a factor, who knows? Gearlds has an opportunity to prove everyone wrong next season now.

 

[BRS24]

They played for a coach who was pretty outspoken in her beliefs. I think it’s fair to ask if they share those beliefs.

Kelly Mazzante is married to wife Alicia and have a daughter, Mila. I have no details on Tanisha Wright.

Let's keep the thread focused on coaching movement, shall we?

 

[Baller29]

Sounds like Daphne Mitchell may follow Gary Redus to Rutgers (played basketball with his wife and families are close)

LSU about to have two assistant coach openings… hmm…

 

[Bigboote]

$1.6 million doesn't sound like a whole lot, considering the buyouts in MCBB. Purdue could likely find the funds to get rid of her, if they really wanted to.

What are these schools thinking? They gave her a FIVE year extension and 200k bump in 2024, the year that Purdue went 15-19/5-13 and finished 11th in the B1G.