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Message: [QUOTE="Dillon77, post: 4154455, member: 6620"] This is an interesting proposition: "In the event that UConn needed to replace...." With all due respect, is that just a clunky way of saying "Geno's retiring" or does it imply the need happened "out of nowhere?" (health scare, won a N/C and decided that's it). If the latter (need someone fast), I'd try to make sure CD takes the reins. She's so intrinsically involved in all aspects of this program that it would probably not have to shift gears. If the former, you've got to think AD David Benedict has a plan, much as ND AD Jack Swarbrick had one when Muffet McGraw hung up the whistle. While the idea of WNBA and UConn greats coming back seems compelling, I wonder if the Becky Hammons deal in Las Vegas might complicate matters. While not at NBA levels, Hammons' deal upped the salary game in the WNBA and, for what it's worth, that's where DT and Sue have lived the majority of their hoops lives. Plus, the gig isn't a year-round one (no recruiting!), which they might find more to their taste. The only pro mentioned who could be interesting is Curt Miller...his teaching style of coaching could fit well. The longer Walz stays at Louisville, the less likely he is to leave there: that's pretty much become his legacy and I think he knows and is comfortable with it. So, if I'm Benedict, I call Shea Ralph and Carla Berube. Berube's been at two academically-challenging schools her entire collegiate coaching life so being able to expand that recruiting base a bit (see Banghart, Courtney) could be a thrill. On the other hand, expectations are a lot higher. But she's a hell of a coach. Shea knows expectations, for sure. On the other hand, she'd just getting going in the HC gig, but my gut tells me this is not an immediate issue. Stay tuned. [/QUOTE]

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