5 seems like a lot. Is that normal for a search? Feel like we should have had it narrowed down to who we wanted since this has been brewing for a couple weeks/months (years if you ask some).AppSt94 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 04, 2024 5:06 pmOf the five folks that we intially spoke with, none of them, including Brown were guys that generated excitement. I feel better about Brown than the other four. There were red flags for all of them but Brown is the safest guy for me. He is the “been there, done that, got the t-shirt” guy which creates the best chance for stability.WASU 93 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 04, 2024 4:27 pmThat's a fair response. But, that still doesn't answer the question. What excites you (whoever cares to answer) about Neal Brown?AppSt94 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 04, 2024 2:53 pmHe knows how to run a program and Doug needs a safe pick here. Too much margin for error with an Assistant that’s never done it before. His tenure at a P5 wasn’t great but he has experience with working with limited resources versus Woods at SMU.WASU 93 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 04, 2024 2:30 pmSerious question: What is it that excites you about Neal Brown?
Troy was our equal in a much weaker Sun Belt in 2016-2018 and he never had a breakout year at West Virginia. Even in his best season, 9 wins, they were blown out by the two ranked teams they played. 37-35 at WVU.
He wasn’t a viable candidate but he was mentioned here but Browns record as a P5 coach is better than Satt’s, whom some would take back in a heartbeat.
If we are a premier G5 program (we are), shouldn't excitement be a part of the hire? Sounds like we are filling a role for a CPA at this point.
Who would be the names that you feel would generate excitement?
Haven’t seen anyone talk about Mercers coach in a while.