Will Rizzottis new job spur Shea to take a HC job?

[Vowelguy]

Rizzotti's new job at GW is definitely a step towards positioning her as a Geno successor. Her recent results at UHart had hurt her standing, but good performance at GW would put her back in contention.

I wonder if Shea will now feel obligated to get some HC experience to enhance her resume?

 

[MilfordHusky]

Rizzotti's new job at GW is definitely a step towards positioning her as a Geno successor. Her recent results at UHart had hurt her standing, but good performance at GW would put her back in contention.

I wonder if Shea will now feel obligated to get some HC experience to enhance her resume?

I understand there's an opening at Hartford.

 

[msf22b]

Then Sue could take over at UConn
Perfect transition

 

[bags27]

A lot of wise people would not want to be Geno's successor. The bar is so high that it's much better to be his successor's successor....

 

[Vowelguy]

Then Sue could take over at UConn
Perfect transition

Sue Bird? As an assistant? Has she ever expressed interest in coaching? She's been going the announcing route. Don't really see her as a coaching type.

 

[UcMiami]

vowel - no she hasn't but you never know with highly competitive people - they miss the 'action' and coaching can become away back into that adrenaline high. The other issue with her in Storrs is she describes herself as a city girl and Storrs as 'not a city.!

I don't think any of them view their careers in terms of 'Geno's retirement'. I really think he signs one more contract (health permitting) which puts transition quite a ways away. I suspect Shea and Marisa are think about moving on - they have both really learned about as much as they can and from here on it is just broadening experience not really acquisition of knowledge. But Uconn is a very good situation with good pay and great benefits. Finding the right next job and one that has good future prospects isn't going to be easy.

 

[Carnac]

A lot of wise people would not want to be Geno's successor. The bar is so high that it's much better to be his successor's successor....

Similar to "Gene Bartow" who succeeded John Wooden after his retirement in 1975. Bartow lasted two years going 52-9.
He was followed by Gary Cunningham, who also lasted only two years (50-8). The "wizard of Westwood" was a hard act to follow for many years after his retirement.

 

[Blueconn]

Similar to "Gene Bartow" who succeeded John Wooden after his retirement in 1975. Bartow lasted two years going 52-9.
He was followed by Gary Cunningham, who also lasted only two years (50-8). The "wizard of Westwood" was a hard act to follow for many years after his retirement.

Like John Adams succeeding George Washington ?

 

[HoopsFan21]

Sue Bird? As an assistant? Has she ever expressed interest in coaching? She's been going the announcing route. Don't really see her as a coaching type.

She's not interested in coaching and even less interested in returning to Storrs. She's been fairly consistent in that message.

 

[Kibitzer]

Only safe prediction is that Geno and CD will return for another season - or two..

Muffet. Kim, Doug, Dawn, Jose and Jeff seem secure, too.

There are of course a few who should keep one bag packed.

 

[Jackalope]

Doris Burke periodically goes on a rant about how the best way that teams could raise themselves to UCONN's level is to learn from and even model themselves after UCONN. She then continues saying that Geno has no problem with that, and if any coach wants to spend time observing his practices as well as picking his brain, they are welcome to do so. Two notable coaches that have done that are Sherii Coale and Dawn Staley.

I think one of the best ways to adopt the UCONN model would be to go after one of the UConn Assistants, which is why I am surprised that Shea hasn't left sooner. If the Duke job becomes open, I think that Duke would take a serious look at Shea. She has deep North Carolina roots and name recognition due to her tremendous high school success and becoming a high school national player of the year.

 

[Vowelguy]

I think one of the best ways to adopt the UCONN model would be to go after one of the UConn Assistants, which is why I am surprised that Shea hasn't left sooner.

Jamelle and Tonya have not exactly set the world on fire.

I think Shea would've been Krazy to leave while Stewie Mo Tuck were there.

 

[UcMiami]

Doris Burke periodically goes on a rant about how the best way that teams could raise themselves to UCONN's level is to learn from and even model themselves after UCONN. She then continues saying that Geno has no problem with that, and if any coach wants to spend time observing his practices as well as picking his brain, they are welcome to do so. Two notable coaches that have done that are Sherii Coale and Dawn Staley.

I think one of the best ways to adopt the UCONN model would be to go after one of the UConn Assistants, which is why I am surprised that Shea hasn't left sooner. If the Duke job becomes open, I think that Duke would take a serious look at Shea. She has deep North Carolina roots and name recognition due to her tremendous high school success and becoming a high school national player of the year.

The problem being that a great assistant coach may not make a great HC. The Geno 'tree' coaches who have had the greatest success as HC never worked as his assistant only as players in his system. His two long term assistants have had mixed results as HCs - it looks like Tonya may have gotten Temple back on track, but Jamelle has struggled mightily at Cincinnati.

 

[Tenspro2002]

A decade ago I would have pointed to Jen as the likely successor to Geno, but the stagnant program at Hartford definitely took off some of her luster. Now with GW she maybe gets a chance. Keep in mind that Jen is basically the same age as KO on the men's side, she's not some washed up coach.

As far as Shea, the impression I get is that she's waiting out Geno and wants to go directly to being the next HC here. She likely has the inside track if we want to "keep it in the family".

 

[Mdoggie]

Rizzotti's new job at GW is definitely a step towards positioning her as a Geno successor. Her recent results at UHart had hurt her standing, but good performance at GW would put her back in contention.

I wonder if Shea will now feel obligated to get some HC experience to enhance her resume?

I know your question is rhetorical but I'll answer anyhow. We have no way of knowing how Shea feels.

 

[DaddyChoc]

Shea hasn't been to Carolina in 20 years... her roots are in Connecticut.

she even hot-tailed out of Pitt soon as the spot opened

 

[HardHatGuy#2]

If Shea is thinking about leaving for a few years now is the time to do it, and there are some interesting jobs that may open up. However, she'd be smart not to take a rebuilding job if her eyes are on UConn. Whoever replaces Geno will do so with a solid team on the floor; IMO she should pick up a job where she can show what she can do with someone else's horses.

Few people bring up Willnett Crocket in these discussions. She's been on the sidelines for 6-7 years or so, and may be ready to try a job at a smaller school.

Does anyone know what Stacy Hansmeyer is up to? She left Oklahoma a few years back.

 

[iamcbs]

What a surprise on this Board, another HC opening in WCBB another Shea Ralph speculation post.

 

[FASTEDDY]

If Shea is thinking about leaving for a few years now is the time to do it, and there are some interesting jobs that may open up. However, she'd be smart not to take a rebuilding job if her eyes are on UConn. Whoever replaces Geno will do so with a solid team on the floor; IMO she should pick up a job where she can show what she can do with someone else's horses.

Few people bring up Willnett Crocket in these discussions. She's been on the sidelines for 6-7 years or so, and may be ready to try a job at a smaller school.

Does anyone know what Stacy Hansmeyer is up to? She left Oklahoma a few years back.

I forgot about Stacy and totally forgot about Wilnett Crockett. Anyone know what they are up to these days?

 

[pacific 44]

Following Geno will be a nearly impossible situation for the new coach.Imagine having to follow any of the 5 people who are running for president right now.These 5 Millard Fillmores will be a tough act to follow as well.Anyway i think Geno's successor will have to be someone who is in the Uconn chain and adored by their fan base or even a few setbacks will be curtains for the new coach.I think Taurasi has the perfect post Geno personality to be a coach.Not sure she ever wants to be but the money is quite good at the top of the profession.

 

[Vowelguy]

What a surprise on this Board, another HC opening in WCBB another Shea Ralph speculation post.

What HC opening?
There is no current opening that would be remotely appropriate for Shea.
I was talking only about Shea's general plans and any jockeying to be Geno's replacement.

 

[SportsPageMike]

Remember that Geno stated a long time ago that we would not recommend any of his assistants leaving UConn to become a head coach unless it was for a school that played in a conference that would have more than one school making it into the NCAA tournament.

Shea will be UConn's next head coach. I do not see Jenn, Paige, Tony, Wilnett, Jamelle or even Carla being that person.

Jim Calhoun gave his reins to Kevin who also had no head coaching experience. Shea will do just fine. I doubt that she is going anywhere.

 

[Kaizen]

If Tyler Summitt can be Louisiana Tech head coach, I think Briana Pulido should be U of Hartford head coach.

 

[CL82]

Rizzotti's new job at GW is definitely a step towards positioning her as a Geno successor. Her recent results at UHart had hurt her standing, but good performance at GW would put her back in contention.

I wonder if Shea will now feel obligated to get some HC experience to enhance her resume?

Perhaps a better question is that did Jen take the GW job because she's been told that Shea is 1st in line behind CD?

 

[Vowelguy]

Perhaps a better question is that did Jen take the GW job because she's been told that Shea is 1st in line behind CD?

Doubt she would need to be told that. Was pretty clear things were on a downward trajectory at Hartford and that she had maxed out there. She needed to do this first to keep her career going, but secondly for UConn potential.