OT: Cronin visiting UNLV

[nomar]

since the Field House days. The 1960s are NOT relevant to today's landscape.

1960s? They perenially underachieved in the tournament, but Huggins had Cincy relevant for a long time and sent a lot of guys to the NBA. Kenyon Martin, Nick Van Exel, etc.

 

[brasssbonanzaa]

1960s? They perenially underachieved in the tournament, but Huggins had Cincy relevant for a long time and sent a lot of guys to the NBA. Kenyon Martin, Nick Van Exel, etc.

True, but one final four and seven sweet 16s in the last 53 years is hardly being on the "mountaintop."

 

[John]

1960s? They perenially underachieved in the tournament, but Huggins had Cincy relevant for a long time and sent a lot of guys to the NBA. Kenyon Martin, Nick Van Exel, etc.

I know what you're saying, but I don't really think of what Huggy Bear did as any kind of mountaintop. It was a decent program under him, but no mountaintop type of deal.

 

[tcf15]

 

[TRest]

This is starting to be a "tie a porkchop around your neck so your dog will play with you" scenario. That's crazy money for Cronin.

 

[Rocktheworld]

But to my earlier point, how has Mick Cronin earned that kind of salary? Better coaches could come from worse situations for less money.

 

[don356]

He's not worth 3mm. Cincy better to get another coach. UNLV will overpay, and not like what they get as usual. Some folks never learn.

 

[Matrim55]

I know what you're saying, but I don't really think of what Huggy Bear did as any kind of mountaintop. It was a decent program under him, but no mountaintop type of deal.

Fine - Cronin's not going to get them back to that particular mountaintop. It may not have been Everest or K2, but it's at least Denali or something. Cincy was a top 15 program for about a decade under Huggins, and I don't think Cronin's going to approach that level.

 

[tzznandrew]

Fine - Cronin's not going to get them back to that particular mountaintop. It may not have been Everest or K2, but it's at least Denali or something. Cincy was a top 15 program for about a decade under Huggins, and I don't think Cronin's going to approach that level.

They were the favorites to win a title in 2000, and then Kenyon Martin got hurt. They were also the only other team in 1999 to defeat the invincible Duke Blue Devils.

They hit some lows in the 2000s, but I think Cincy has the potential to be in that second tier of schools, potentially where Pitt was under Howland/Dixon (with, hopefully, some more postseason success) or what Gonzaga has been for the last 15 years or so.

Again, they're not going to be Kansas/Kentucky/Duke/UNC, but they don't have to be a team that scrounges for S16s either.

 

[Matrim55]

They were the favorites to win a title in 2000, and then Kenyon Martin got hurt. They were also the only other team in 1999 to defeat the invincible Duke Blue Devils.

They hit some lows in the 2000s, but I think Cincy has the potential to be in that second tier of schools, potentially where Pitt was under Howland/Dixon (with, hopefully, some more postseason success) or what Gonzaga has been for the last 15 years or so.

Again, they're not going to be Kansas/Kentucky/Duke/UNC, but they don't have to be a team that scrounges for S16s either.

Exactly. This is a program that should be threatening an Elite 8 run every 2 or 3 years, and making at least one Final Four per decade.

 

[nomar]

True, but one final four and seven sweet 16s in the last 53 years is hardly being on the "mountaintop."

I know what you're saying, but I don't really think of what Huggy Bear did as any kind of mountaintop. It was a decent program under him, but no mountaintop type of deal.

Everything's relative, guys!

 

[intlzncster]

He's not worth 3mm. Cincy better to get another coach. UNLV will overpay, and not like what they get as usual. Some folks never learn.

Def better than Dave Rice though. UNLV isn't exactly a destination job at this stage of the game. If you want anyone half decent, you've probably got to pay.

End of the day, they probably should gamble on a young up and comer.

 

[intlzncster]

Exactly. This is a program that should be threatening an Elite 8 run every 2 or 3 years, and making at least one Final Four per decade.

As frustrating as that would be, @kobe would kill a man for that right now.

 

[tcf15]

Jon Rothstein ‏@JonRothstein 3m3 minutes ago
BREAKING: Southern Utah has hired UNLV's Todd Simon as its next head basketball coach, sources told @CBSSports.

Was the interim head coach at UNLV.

 

[huskymedic]

FWIW: Board of Regents considering approval of contract for Mick Cronin as potential UNLV hire
http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports...-approval-contract-mick-cronin-potential-unlv

>>The University of Nevada Board of Regents is considering approving a contract for potential new UNLV basketball coach Mick Cronin that would pay more than $2 million a year, according to sources close to the situation. It would more than double what the Rebels have ever paid a coach. Former UNLV coach Lon Kruger, who was with the Rebels from 2004 to 2011, made as much as just more than $1 million a year.

Whether the regents approve such a deal remains to be seen and, of course, Cronin would have to agree to the terms. Including incentives, he makes as much as $2.2 million annually at Cincinnati. Cronin also has to weigh if he’s willing to move from his native city and his alma mater, so even if the regents approve the money, it doesn’t necessarily mean he will make the move.

If Cronin turns down UNLV or the regents don’t approve those kinds of dollars, the Rebels will have to turn to their next choices. Former UCLA and St. John’s coach Steve Lavin and current New Mexico State coach Marvin Menzies appear to be the front-runners after Cronin.<<

 

[tzznandrew]

If Cronin turns down UNLV or the regents don’t approve those kinds of dollars, the Rebels will have to turn to their next choices. Former UCLA and St. John’s coach Steve Lavin and current New Mexico State coach Marvin Menzies appear to be the front-runners after Cronin.<<

Jesus. They better hope Cronin agrees.

 

[gtcam]

Couldn't think of a better clown to be at UNLV than Steve Lavin
Lavin and Harry Reid - what a pair!!!!!!

 

[7774]

Jesus. They better hope Cronin agrees.

Yeah , how are these 2 guys the front runners after Cronin if they're willing to pay $2M?

 

[Inyatkin]

Couldn't think of a better clown to be at UNLV than Steve Lavin
Lavin and Harry Reid - what a pair!!!!!!

In the running for oddest comment I've seen on this site.

 

[John]

FWIW: Board of Regents considering approval of contract for Mick Cronin as potential UNLV hire
http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports...-approval-contract-mick-cronin-potential-unlv

>>The University of Nevada Board of Regents is considering approving a contract for potential new UNLV basketball coach Mick Cronin that would pay more than $2 million a year, according to sources close to the situation. It would more than double what the Rebels have ever paid a coach. Former UNLV coach Lon Kruger, who was with the Rebels from 2004 to 2011, made as much as just more than $1 million a year.

Whether the regents approve such a deal remains to be seen and, of course, Cronin would have to agree to the terms. Including incentives, he makes as much as $2.2 million annually at Cincinnati. Cronin also has to weigh if he’s willing to move from his native city and his alma mater, so even if the regents approve the money, it doesn’t necessarily mean he will make the move.

If Cronin turns down UNLV or the regents don’t approve those kinds of dollars, the Rebels will have to turn to their next choices. Former UCLA and St. John’s coach Steve Lavin and current New Mexico State coach Marvin Menzies appear to be the front-runners after Cronin.<<

Steve f u k in Lavin. Good Lord, might as well just turn the gym into a parking garage or playground at that point.

 

[JakeTheDog]

Tim Floyd would be perfect for UNLV.

 

[kobe]

LOLZ...

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UNLV decommit Christian Vital has heard from UConn, Cincinnati, Dayton, Providence, Iowa, WVU, Bama, Marquette, Butler, Louisville, Tulsa.

 

[huskymedic]

FWIW: Board of Regents considering approval of contract for Mick Cronin as potential UNLV hire
http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports...-approval-contract-mick-cronin-potential-unlv

>>The University of Nevada Board of Regents is considering approving a contract for potential new UNLV basketball coach Mick Cronin that would pay more than $2 million a year, according to sources close to the situation. It would more than double what the Rebels have ever paid a coach. Former UNLV coach Lon Kruger, who was with the Rebels from 2004 to 2011, made as much as just more than $1 million a year.

Whether the regents approve such a deal remains to be seen and, of course, Cronin would have to agree to the terms. Including incentives, he makes as much as $2.2 million annually at Cincinnati. Cronin also has to weigh if he’s willing to move from his native city and his alma mater, so even if the regents approve the money, it doesn’t necessarily mean he will make the move.

If Cronin turns down UNLV or the regents don’t approve those kinds of dollars, the Rebels will have to turn to their next choices. Former UCLA and St. John’s coach Steve Lavin and current New Mexico State coach Marvin Menzies appear to be the front-runners after Cronin.<<

Updated from last night:
Cincinnati’s Cronin expected to visit UNLV; potential deal could reach $3 million
http://www.reviewjournal.com/sports...ected-visit-unlv-potential-deal-could-reach-3

 

[huskymedic]

Cincinnati’s Cronin in Las Vegas to check out UNLV hoops job
http://lasvegassun.com/news/2016/mar/23/cincinnatis-cronin-in-las-vegas-to-check-out-unlv/

>>Shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday, NetJets flight No. 953 landed at Atlantic Aviation on Tropicana Avenue, a quick drive from the Thomas & Mack Center. The flight's cargo included the top candidate to be UNLV’s next men’s basketball coach, Cincinnati’s Mick Cronin.

Two black Cadillac Escalades whisked away the 44-year old coach, UNLV Athletics Director Tina Kunzer-Murphy and a few other UNLV administrators and boosters, thus commencing the Cronin courting in Las Vegas. The Rebels plan to offer a contract that would pay reportedly as much as $3 million per season, although even Cronin’s current $1.8 million base package from the Bearcats would be by far the most UNLV has paid a coach.<<

>>If Cronin turns UNLV down, attention turns possibly to Arkansas-Little Rock’s Chris Beard, South Carolina’s Frank Martin or New Mexico State’s Marvin Menzies.<<

 

[kobe]

Heroes are made in March, Mick. Stay in Vegas...