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huskymedic said:
... and why do you think his names gets floated??

Also depends on who's writing what:

"Despite some of their complaints this season, Bruins fans are hoping nothing materializes with the situation; Mazzone is an important member of the staff."
http://larrybrownsports.com/college-football/uconn-ucla-noel-mazzone/211650
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This is just so incredibly dumb. Nobody who is close to the situation is leaking anything to coachingsearch.com except Mazzone's agent.

I don't always agree with Ruskin but he is 100% right about these search firms that operate in similar ways. The only reason people say it's not a scam is because it's generally accepted as a way of doing business. It's the perfect scam.
 
Jimmy Serrano said:
This is just so incredibly dumb. Nobody who is close to the situation is leaking anything to coachingsearch.com except Mazzone's agent.
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No argument... Not sure what you're taking exception to? That was my point. (see post#15/25).

A coach takes some heat (or feels underpaid) and the next thing his name is floated for an opening.
 
huskymedic said:
No argument... Not sure what you're taking exception to? That was my point. (see post#15/25).

A coach takes some heat (or feels underpaid) and the next thing his name is floated for an opening.
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I'm not taking exception.....I'm agreeing with you.
 
Jimmy Serrano said:
I'm not taking exception.....I'm agreeing with you.
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Ah... Thought the "so incredibly dumb" referred to my post (not that I'm beyond being incredibly dumb).

Would it surprise you that Mazzone and Nutt have the same agent? Yup...
 
Pretty sure his UCLA bio stated one of his sons actually plays on the team right now as well.
 
huskymedic said:
Ah... Thought the "so incredibly dumb" referred to my post (not that I'm beyond being incredibly dumb).

Would it surprise you that Mazzone and Nutt have the same agent? Yup...
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LOL.

Just to be sure.....Warde, you hire this guy and my tickets become a decision.
 
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huskymedic said:
Ah... Thought the "so incredibly dumb" referred to my post (not that I'm beyond being incredibly dumb).

Would it surprise you that Mazzone and Nutt have the same agent? Yup...
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You mean this guy? UConn should probably stay away from the Sexton stable if true.

Hope Warde is savvy about this and doesn't get taken like a certain former UConn AD would have been.

Is this a great country or what? Four years ago Houston Nutt and his agent, Jimmy Sexton, pulled off one of the greatest coups ever. Nutt was in the process of being forced out at Arkansas and got a buyout of over $3.5 million to walk away. Just hours after his dismissal at Arkansas was announced Nutt was hired by Mississippi at a salary of about $2.5 million. This Saturday, after back to back losing seasons, Nutt will coach his last home game for Ole Miss against No. 1 LSU. The price tag for his departure this time will be another $6 million. Nutt, who just turned 54, could retire in style but says he wants to coach again: "I still think I've got one more good run left in me," he said.
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ruskin said:
You mean this guy? UConn should probably stay away from the s e xton stable if true.
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I would make an exception for Saban though... Maybe Gundy and Muschamp too.
 
This sounds like a totally unconfirmed float. But if he is passing by he should just keep passing by until he gets to Rutgers. Then drop in.
 
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ruskin said:
Never heard of the man until I saw the tweet quite honestly. Guess he was a Broyles finalist last year. But age and GDL-Mangini connection not working in his favor.
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Rule I for WM: Anyone that knows anyone that knows anyone else that ever had anything to do with GDL is automatically eliminated from consideration. I know it sounds irrational, but GDL is starting to look Svengali-like in his ability to brain wash people into getting fired.
 
FWIW:

desmondconner10:20am via Web
#UConn has strong interest in #UCLAassistant Noel Mazzone? That's not what I'm hearing. I'm hearing he's not on the radar.

desmondconner10:23am via Web
I'm hearing positive things about #MichiganState DC Pat Narduzzi as well as #Towsoncaoch Rob Ambrose with respect to #UConnhead coach

desmondconner10:24am via Web
Ron Prince, Jeff Tedford, Lane Kiffin, Turner Gill, all no-gos for #UConn head coach

desmondconner11:52am via Twitter for iPhone
On the no-gos for #UConnFootball too Houston Nutt

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footballscoop10:24am via TweetDeck
@desmondconner Keep an eye on Dave Clawson (Bowling Green)



Yup... I'm not writing what ya'll thinking... :D
 
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Most of that is good news. I'm not sure I am convinced on Ambrose. He's absolutely done a nice job at Towson, but that's what people were saying about London a couple of years ago and he has been a disaster at Virginia. I think any time you hire a coach there is some risk, but it is a little higher asking a guy to move up from FCS. Not dismissing him by any stretch. But I'd be very cautious.
 
freescooter said:
Most of that is good news. I'm not sure I am convinced on Ambrose. He's absolutely done a nice job at Towson, but that's what people were saying about London a couple of years ago and he has been a disaster at Virginia. I think any time you hire a coach there is some risk, but it is a little higher asking a guy to move up from FCS. Not dismissing him by any stretch. But I'd be very cautious.
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There have been plenty of I-AA to FBS success stories. Plus I think Ambrose knows the formula for success at UConn. He's better qualified than Edsall was when he was hired FWIW.
 
It's hard not to be impressed with Ambrose. He turned that program around and came to the Rent and spanked us.
 
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ZooCougar said:
There have been plenty of I-AA to FBS success stories. Plus I think Ambrose knows the formula for success at UConn. He's better qualified than Edsall was when he was hired FWIW.
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I've only seen it mentioned on this board but, if true, he might be too acerbic for UCONN's present situation. As I remember he was referred to as a "jerk." Starting with the day of his announcement, before he ever coaches a practice or recruits a player, the new guy needs media support. This isn't the Southeast. The Northeast media is typically cynical, nasty and perfectly willing to accelerate and over-do critique in the never ending search for eye balls and readership. Winning, which includes recruiting, is the number-one requirement. Media-savvy and media-friendly are very close seconds. Jerks need not apply.
 
Ambrose has many good qualities. I think he would restore the discipline that left when RE did. He'd probably get UConn back to the RE winning level.

But hiring someone from the Edsall 'tree' just one coach removed from RE? Not sold that this would be the fresh-face, moving-forward, statement-making hire this program needs. Just IMO. If he gets the job I'll wish him luck. Still prefer Lembo, Narduzzi, or Mullen though.
 
FAIRTIDES said:
I've only seen it mentioned on this board but, if true, he might be too acerbic for UCONN's present situation. As I remember he was referred to as a "jerk." Starting with the day of his announcement, before he ever coaches a practice or recruits a player, the new guy needs media support. This isn't the Southeast. The Northeast media is typically cynical, nasty and perfectly willing to accelerate and over-do critique in the never ending search for eye balls and readership. Winning, which includes recruiting, is the number-one requirement. Media-savvy and media-friendly are very close seconds. Jerks need not apply.
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Calhoun was kind of a jerk. So was Edsall.

P was always pretty nice.
 
ZooCougar said:
Calhoun was kind of a jerk. So was Edsall.

P was always pretty nice.
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And, it took them a while, but they finally got JC. One of the things RE ran from. PP, the Kool-aid cult, I can't explain. Can you?
 
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FAIRTIDES said:
And, it took them a while, but they finally got JC. One of the things RE ran from. PP, the Kool-aid cult, I can't explain. Can you?
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coast into retirement with $1.7MM per year. Not much too explain. Let your buddy GDL have his way and not be a true CEO. Did we drink the cool aid for one year or what (don't want ever hear again about the "prototypical player".)
 
No more 50 - 60 year old journeymen. Get a rising star with some energy or go snag a big time coach and pay some serious dollars. The next hire has to make a statement that we are not sticking around the Mickey Mouse Conference for very long and have national aspirations.
 
If Manuel were to hire Ambrose they won't see another dime of my money for anything until both Ambrose and Manuel are gone! You can also forget about signing ANY CT kids as well! He has rebuilt Towson with kids who got playing time at schools like VaTech, Georgia, MD before transferring. He won't be able to do that here. Lembo or Narduzzi I like a LOT...Clawson no thanks.
 
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If Manuel were to hire Ambrose they won't see anothee dime of my money gor anything until both Ambrose and Manuel are both gone! You can also forget about signing ANY CT kids as well! He has rebuilt Towson with kids who got playing time at schools like VaTech, Georgia, MD before transferring. He won't be able to do that here. Lembo or Narduzzi I like a LOT...Clawson no thanks.
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I only agree with the hi-lited part of your post but it's enough for a like from me. If Ambrose is hired it's because Warde & Susan don't take UCONN Football seriously. I'm 95% certain Rob Ambrose will not be our next head coach. If he is, I'll gladly give up my 11 year season ticket status. They'll be cheaper in 3 years during the next head coaching search.
 
The other Roussel brother weighs in with an Uconn Update

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