Mizzou's coaching "search"

[okstarsfan]

What a mess in Columbia (and much deserved, I might add).....

Huggins to Mizzou would be terrific. Keeps them from raiding the MVC, and just look at the possibilities for the Columbia Police Department.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/columnists.nsf/bryanburwell/story/3F1B501DA7293A948625711C00223FE4?OpenDocument

"Here's what maybe they don't want to see that also comes along with Huggins: A coach who was arrested for drunken driving and fired from his last job. ... An assistant coach arrested for driving under the influence. ... Numerous players arrested for driving under the influence. ... A player arrested for carrying a handgun. ... A player arrested for punching a police horse. ... A player arrested and indicted for kidnapping a roommate, taping him to a lawn chair, pounding him on the head with a weight-lifting bar, then burning him with cigarettes and a hot coat hanger."

A player punching a police horse??? Funny in a Mel Brooks film, hilarious (but unacceptable) from a men's basketball program.....

:bears:

[msutrackfan]

I love horses, but that cracks me up every time I read that.

[gosmsgo]

I really, really hope he comes here and continues his hilarious antics.

As long as he doesnt hit me while driving under the influence.

[bigbearfan]

check out www.hirehuggy.com

its a k-stater's website on Huggy.

I think he'd be an awesome hire for K-State or Mizzou.

I'd rather see him at K-State and get Calipari, Beilein, or Majerus at Mizzou.

Big 12 needs to get its crap back in order. Big hires have to be made.

[BEARNUT]

Why does the Big 12 have to get it's act back together. They could get 1 team in the dance and I would be happy.

Mizzou... Play us at our place. This isn't a question, it's an order!:bears:

[shockerfan13]

Why does the Big 12 have to get it's act back together. They could get 1 team in the dance and I would be happy.

Mizzou... Play us at our place. This isn't a question, it's an order!:bears:


Exactly, they could fall off the face of the earth for all I care LOL.

[ShockRef]

"Punching a police horse?"
It actually happened. Art Long, a 6'10" Juco Transfer was doing the party thing in the UC campus area of Clifton. There are plenty-o-drinkin' locales in Clifton, as is usually the case when in close proximity to a college campus. Art had been partaking in the festivities when some trouble started-a-brewin' and the law was called. It is common practice for Cincy police to use horses when responding to a call such as this one. However, after one of the officers parked his 'Ride' Mr. Long felt compelled to clock Mr. Ed in the chops. He was immediately arrested and charged with cruelty to animals, among others. Just another classic in the Huggins/Cincy lore. It's almost as famous in Cincy as Jerry Springer writing a check to a hooker back in the 70's. :yes:

[shootingbear]

huggin's police record will fit nicely with the mizzou athletic department. hehe.

[bearhair]

Acording to a report on Sports Talk, this evening at 5:15, it was reported that University of Missouri, Columbia has made overtures to Steve Alford. Also that the public in Indiana want Alford but for some reason the AD is reluctant.

[getreal4]

I'd heard Alford had inquired about Mizzou's interest. Can Iowa be so lucky that SA would leave for Columbia if turned down by Indiana? :clap: :clap:

[cpacmel]

Also that the public in Indiana want Alford but for some reason the AD is reluctant.

Here is what I heard:

The board of trustees at Indiana is ready to over Alford 2 million a year to come to Indiana. Greenspan, the AD has his hands totally tied, and has very little influence on offer that the Board wants to present to Alford.

[Dr. Frankenvalley]

I like the idea of Huggins in Columbia, but I can't help but think what a great fit Huggy Bear would be in the Little Apple. He should be the choice for the moribund Powerless-cats.

First of all, after vanilla coaches like Tom Ashbury and Jim Wooldridge that would be a complete 180 and an inspired choice. Kind of reminiscent of the General and his trip in Lubbock. He would end up owning the place. It would generate the kind of buzz that program just hasn't had since maybe Lon Krueger, if it even had it then. It if nothing else puts them back on the national map, something they haven't been in years.

Huggins is bona fide and would deliver immediate results. I don't think fans in Manhattan who have been patient enough through these two previous failed regimes should have to wait through another rebuilding project. Huggins will bring the kids with him and that very well might mean the likes of both Mayo and Walker. Everyone's waiting to see exactly what the Bear can pull off as far as delivering talent after his exile, don't be surprised if the NCAA changes some policy after what Huggins is able to do here to exploit things. That's why you sign him up now.

Plus, K-State knows a little thing or two about pushing the edges of recruiting. For years, Bill Snyder kept the Riley County blotter busy with all the players going through there. This school takes chances on guys for football and should do the same here to get back to respectability. That's why it makes too much sense.

Tim Weiser - that's all the help I can give. Be like Spike Lee and Do the Right Thing.
:doh:

[RoyalShock]

For the past few years I've had this gut feeling that the powers-that-be at KSU don't want to have a successful basketball program.

I'm thinking that:

1) They don't feel KSU/alumni/fans can/will support two successful major sports programs.

2) Now that they've seen the revenue difference between highly/moderately successful football vs. moderately successful basketball, which program you fully support is a no-brainer.

When they didn't fire Woolridge last year, after five years of treading water and player defections, I really began to suspect this.

In my opinion, the only way KSU has a chance to field two successful men's teams (bb and fb) is to make a real spash with the next coach. Rumor has it they made an offer to McDermott. He's a good coach, but isn't a jaw-dropping hire. Huggins fits that bill, but IMO doesn't fit in Manhattan.

Should be interesting.

[Nyghtewynd]

Yep...the noise is blowing up about Alford to Mizzou.

It'd be a perfect fit. An underachieving coach who couldn't succeed on the big stage slinks to the Cheating Kittens just ahead of the posse. MSU would OWN the state in recruiting if this happens.

C'MON, MIZZOU! WASN'T SHOOTING YOURSELF IN THE FOOT FUN? DO IT AGAIN!!!!11!!one!!!!

[CUJaysFan]

schadenfreude time for missouri state fans

espn radio is reporting that alford has contacted mizzou to see if they'd be interested - and is likely interviewing later this week.

shows what a douche alford is.

and how stupid alden is at mizzou

[Dr. Frankenvalley]

Is this really the best Missouri can come up with? Indiana doesn't want him, Iowa can't wait to get rid of him, but here comes Missouri thinking inside of the box. Pathetic. Those seats in Columbia might remain empty for next season.

As far as Indiana goes, I think they should take a chance on interviewing TA&M's Billy Gillespie. He is the real deal and shows it as an assistant with Bill Self in the Big Ten, getting UTEP into the tournament and one of the better revivals anywhere with waking up the hoops ghosts in Aggieland.
That guy is nothing but a stud recruiter and winner as a coach. Don't bore me with a Hoosiers family tree that's a little stale, go get Billy.

[DawgFan]

Alden should of been hung months ago. Alford is an absolute, high level jag.

'wynd, how could you root for Iowa during the Alford era (ladies, lock your bedroom doors, cuz Coach Alford's guy will get a second or third chance)?

I didn't think I could root harder against Mizzou, but Alden hiring Alford is an exacta out of this world.

[Nyghtewynd]

Sometimes you just gotta root for the kids and the laundry on their back and not the coach. You can talk about second chances all you want, too, but if he'd just canned people when stuff like that happened, the same critics would complain about how "Christian" it is to not give second chances. Some things you just gotta pick one way or the other, and then do it. The people who screwed up are responsible first for themselves.

[DawgFan]

'wynd, I'm now gonna skip over the past, thanks for your response, and ask you how badly does Alford not want to coach at Iowa next season?

He loses a ton, doesn't have much coming in and desperately wants the same $$ or more elsewhere, IMO.

[Fraydog]

Alden should of been hung months ago. Alford is an absolute, high level jag.

'wynd, how could you root for Iowa during the Alford era (ladies, lock your bedroom doors, cuz Coach Alford's guy will get a second or third chance)?

I didn't think I could root harder against Mizzou, but Alden hiring Alford is an exacta out of this world.

Or, as the fan bases of the Big 10 (which I rarely see eye to eye with) put it... NO MEANS NO.

God I can't think of anything stupider that Mizzou could do, this would take the cake!

[Sheev]

I still think that Mizzou will make a strong push for John Beilein. Huggins just isn't happening.

[MSU Bleeds Maroon]

If Beilein is half as smart as the media makes him out to be, UM-Columbia will never get a sniff.

If the Cheating Kittens don't go the Alford route, and avoid the Unintentional Comedy Bonanza that Thuggy Bear would provide, I could see them throwing a kajillion dollars at John Calipari. Then, at the introductory press conference, John Chaney could show up and finally make good on his promise. :lol:

[Sheev]

If Beilein is half as smart as the media makes him out to be, UM-Columbia will never get a sniff.

If the Cheating Kittens don't go the Alford route, and avoid the Unintentional Comedy Bonanza that Thuggy Bear would provide, I could see them throwing a kajillion dollars at John Calipari. Then, at the introductory press conference, John Chaney could show up and finally make good on his promise. :lol:

I could see Beilein because he has so many seniors including his kid. Mizzou will probably try to interview Altman too. I just don't think there is much chance that either Huggins or Alford will be the guy there.

[MSU Bleeds Maroon]

I could see Beilein because he has so many seniors including his kid. Mizzou will probably try to interview Altman too. I just don't think there is much chance that either Huggins or Alford will be the guy there.

Beilein may not stay at West Virginia... but if he's got half a brain, he won't just run to the biggest pile of cash. There are a lot of jobs open right now, and most of them are head-and-shoulders above UM-Columbia.

If Rick Greenspan can get the IU boosters past their Alford myopia, I could see Beilein going there in a heartbeat.

[okstarsfan]

Is it just me, or are both IU and MU completely blowing this whole process? IU at least has to request permission to talk to Alford, even if he's not their top choice. And for MU, it takes ISU 2 days to find a new coach, while MU has waited for weeks and I'm not sure they've even interviewed anyone (outside of Watkins, lol)

And what is Alford thinking? Leaving Iowa for Missouri? Indiana makes sense, Missouri does not. Looks a lot like a money grab.

All I know is that if UNI finds a quality replacement for McDermott, the MVC may continue to improve as the "big" schools continue to be direction-less.

[outpost]

I don't see Alford returning to the Show-Me state.

[getreal4]

Dawg great question in regards to Alford wanting out of Iowa. He's got to be tired of the bashing directed at him from the Hawk fans. Very little love for Steve in Hawkeye country, fans supported the Iowa kids Horner, Brunner, Haluska. Next year will be a down year for the Hawks without Horner & Brunner. Time to flee is now for SA.

[Nyghtewynd]

Alford has accomplished nothing at Iowa. He had accomplished nothing at MSU until he snuck into the tourney and got to the Sweet 16. Iowa hired Alford because they had been getting to the 1st/2nd round of the tourney consistently and needed to take that next step, and Alford can't win in the 1st round. If Alford's "tired of the bashing", he can look in the mirror to blame someone.

[getreal4]

Hawk fans told me that Turgeon said not interested to Mizzou.

[C0|db|00ded]

I did read in the Eagle the other day that MT turned down an offer last week. It very well could have been Missouri. I would appreciate any info one of our resident moles could dig up on this juicy tidbit. MT turning down his first BCS offer would indeed be sweet.


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[getreal4]

Going to be tough for any problem BCS schools to hire MT

Shocker fans just need KU to win a few more games. :shockers:

[DavidB]

Mizzou is NOT going to hire a KU grad to coach its basketball team. Even Mike Alden isn't that incompetent. Well, maybe Mike Alden is, but the regents might fire him if he tried it.

[getreal4]

Alford is no longer a candidate either wonder if that was his choice or Mizzou's?

[bigbearfan]

i wish Alford would have went to the 'Zou

http://hawkeyesports.collegesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032206aab.html

[outpost]

Alford is no longer a candidate either wonder if that was his choice or Mizzou's?

Mizzou folks probably suspected that he was tainted by their neighbor in Springfield and decided to take a pass.

[DUBulldog]

i wish Alford would have went to the 'Zou

http://hawkeyesports.collegesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/032206aab.html

Alford really does not make a strong statement here....

I have not scheduled any interviews with any other institutions."


That doesn't deny the possibility that he will schedule interviews and it doesn't deny that he has inquired about other positions.

Nowhere does he come out with a bold statement such as "I fully intend to be the coach of Iowa next season and for years to come. I have absolutely no interest in any other jobs. This is where I'll be."

[getreal4]

Alford has further destroyed his relationship with Iowa fans. Unbelievable.