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UConn AD WM to “discuss the search for a new football coach” tomorrow @the Rent

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It seems pretty clear that TJ is not 50/50 to get the job.
 
It appears that 1) Weist is not the guy, and 2) the top 3 names we think we're on (Narduzzi, Lembo, Clawson) are probably the guys Warde is targeting. Now that seasons are over and bowl games are awaiting, it's time to bring those guys in. Decision to come likely by end of next week.
 
UConnFB_Andrew11:24am via Twitter for iPhone
Manuel says interview process will "ramp up" tomorrow. Imagine face-to-face conversations will come quickly.

EdDaigneault11:24am via Twitter for iPhone
Manuel says he wants to talk to a candidate face to face. Tomorrow? "Um, yeah," he says

PaulDoyle111:26am via Twitter for iPhone
Manuel says search ramps up tomorrow. In fact he'll talk to someone tomorrow #UConnFB

NHRJimFuller11:27am via Twitter for iPhone
Warde Manuel said he thinks UConn is in great place to name new coach

UConnFB_Andrew11:33am via Twitter for iPhone
Presser over. Manuel wants rest of today to be about the seniors.
 
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SubbaBub said:
He said pretty much this ^^^. Added that he's been seeking input from former players, boosters, and AD and coaching contacts from around the country. Also, the job is well regarded and the goal is building on the championship levels of the past for the FB program and the entire AD.

Lastly, said he time isn't an issue (don't completely agree) and he hasn't interviewed any coaches which I find a bit disturbing if taken literally (He has to have put out feelers or had proxy discussions, right?). I hope he has taken full advantage of the time he's had.

KN then sucked up to him by saying JC and GA weren't "names" before they arrived.
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God I hate that.
 
While WM appears somewhat unconcerned and even nonchalant now, I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt considering what we have to offer to the right coach. In every negotiation it's usually the party that's perceived to be acting from a position of weakness and/or desperation that "looses", all other things considered. I have to believe that every viable candidate for UConn has been contacted by Parker long ago. They should have been provided with enough detail on the opportunity to decide for themselves whether they're willing to wait until this evening or tomorrow to have a follow up contact with WM. The right candidate for UConn will still be available this weekend.
 
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SubbaBub said:
I agree with Warde on this. Names, shmames, I want the guy. This program has everything else save conference affiliation.
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^^^This. I don't care that Washington and USC have completed their searches. Most coaches would sell their first born to coach at USC, and Washington is a good job again. I want this coaching search to be done well. Not the half-a**** b***s*** job that waste of cytoplasm Hathaway decided was "eh, good enough." If it takes longer, so be it. As long as the hire is someone who can make a difference.
 
SubbaBub said:
KN then sucked up to him by saying JC and GA weren't "names" before they arrived.
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Oh my god. That comment was so ill-informed it's not even funny. First throw out the women's hoop thing. It was freaking 1985 and 50 people were going to the games. UConn was looking to fill a job, not raise the national profile of the program. They got very, very lucky with Geno.

Now, Calhoun. He WAS a name on par with Lembo and Clawson. He had a decent record at Northeastern in 14 years with significant NCAA tourney wins, was 44 years old. Could have been his personality was stopping him from getting other jobs -- to UConn's good fortune, thank God.
 
huskymedic said:
UConnFB_Andrew11:24am via Twitter for iPhone
Manuel says interview process will "ramp up" tomorrow. Imagine face-to-face conversations will come quickly.

EdDaigneault11:24am via Twitter for iPhone
Manuel says he wants to talk to a candidate face to face. Tomorrow? "Um, yeah," he says

PaulDoyle111:26am via Twitter for iPhone
Manuel says search ramps up tomorrow. In fact he'll talk to someone tomorrow #UConnFB

NHRJimFuller11:27am via Twitter for iPhone
Warde Manuel said he thinks UConn is in great place to name new coach

UConnFB_Andrew11:33am via Twitter for iPhone
Presser over. Manuel wants rest of today to be about the seniors.
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Add to the list:

http://kendavisfiles.com/2013/12/07/manuel-ready-to-ramp-up-uconn-coaching-search/
 
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