Next UTEP coach is...

[FeralFelidae]

OF that list of five finalists I would rank my top 3 as

1. Jans
2. Golding
3. Tang

Also anyone but Sadler.

Even Sadler would be a welcome improvement over Terry. He did take Nebraska (the only Power 5 school to never win an NCAA Tourney game) to the NIT half of his seasons there, and USM, which I believe was facing sanctions when he took over, improved every season under him until they finished second in the conference in his final season. (To quote myself from another thread, he passed the "Barbee Standard" as the coach at USM.)

I think Doc would have us competitive again in a few years, but I agree that he's near the bottom of the list.

 

[Miners1991]

Didn't Doc leave USM because he was done coaching? What has changed that would even put him in contention for the job. Don't get me wrong, he's a nice guy but what if he decides to leave coaching again a year from now?

 

[Firstdowndash]

"I think the real consideration for coach Tang will be if the school will allow him to implement his culture into his program.
It's hard to find a state school that will allow an openly Christian culture to exist.
I don't see Tang going secular, just for the money and the promotion. He is too connected with his players, to short change them like that."

https://sicem365.com/forums/3/topics/85206

"Going secular just for the money and the promotion...."

Interesting. This changes my outlook some.

 

[NorthTexasRed]

Chris Collins was a long-time assistant at Duke before he was named head coach at Northwestern (Big Ten school).

Granted, given Northwestern's history, I don't know if I'd call it a "better" school than NMSU for basketball, but it's a Big Ten school and pays a lot more.

I can name twenty head coaches that are awarded jobs that become successful to every one assistant coach that has successfully made the jump to head coach. It could very well be that Tang would succeed. I’m not rooting against Tang. I’m simply stating that when your head coach leaves to be an assistant, this thing could go south expeditiously if the wrong hire is made. We have a chance to take one of the premier young coaches in college basketball today. Joe Golding is not only a premier coach, but very highly respected in many circles. His teams competed against Arkansas and Texas Tech and beat Texas this year. I’d love to see us get that chance. Again, me pulling for Joe Golding does not mean I think Tang and Jans are not good coaches. I’m just ready to see high level defensive effort return to El Paso, winning games in March return to El Paso. Joe Golding has proven he does that.

 

[AZminer]

I can name twenty head coaches that are awarded jobs that become successful to every one assistant coach that has successfully made the jump to head coach. It could very well be that Tang would succeed. I’m not rooting against Tang. I’m simply stating that when your head coach leaves to be an assistant, this thing could go south expeditiously if the wrong hire is made. We have a chance to take one of the premier young coaches in college basketball today. Joe Golding is not only a premier coach, but very highly respected in many circles. His teams competed against Arkansas and Texas Tech and beat Texas this year. I’d love to see us get that chance. Again, me pulling for Joe Golding does not mean I think Tang and Jans are not good coaches. I’m just ready to see high level defensive effort return to El Paso, winning games in March return to El Paso. Joe Golding has proven he does that.

I like Tang but I’m more intrigued by Golding. I honestly don’t know much about either but they both Bring their own style and hopefully can turn UTEP around.

 

[FeralFelidae]

I can name twenty head coaches that are awarded jobs that become successful to every one assistant coach that has successfully made the jump to head coach. It could very well be that Tang would succeed. I’m not rooting against Tang. I’m simply stating that when your head coach leaves to be an assistant, this thing could go south expeditiously if the wrong hire is made. We have a chance to take one of the premier young coaches in college basketball today. Joe Golding is not only a premier coach, but very highly respected in many circles. His teams competed against Arkansas and Texas Tech and beat Texas this year. I’d love to see us get that chance. Again, me pulling for Joe Golding does not mean I think Tang and Jans are not good coaches. I’m just ready to see high level defensive effort return to El Paso, winning games in March return to El Paso. Joe Golding has proven he does that.

Just at UTEP, we had Gillispie, Sadler, and Barbee, CONSECUTIVELY, each of whom made the jump from assistant to head coach and took UTEP to the NCAA Tournament.

Then we had veteran coaches Tim Floyd and then Terry who did not.

 

[utep2step]

I don't remember? What did he say?

 

[kickballpro]

I can name twenty head coaches that are awarded jobs that become successful to every one assistant coach that has successfully made the jump to head coach. It could very well be that Tang would succeed. I’m not rooting against Tang. I’m simply stating that when your head coach leaves to be an assistant, this thing could go south expeditiously if the wrong hire is made. We have a chance to take one of the premier young coaches in college basketball today. Joe Golding is not only a premier coach, but very highly respected in many circles. His teams competed against Arkansas and Texas Tech and beat Texas this year. I’d love to see us get that chance. Again, me pulling for Joe Golding does not mean I think Tang and Jans are not good coaches. I’m just ready to see high level defensive effort return to El Paso, winning games in March return to El Paso. Joe Golding has proven he does that.

I'm not an NCAA Basketball historian, but I'm pretty sure almost every coach in history was an assistant at one point.

 

[STexMiner]

I'm not an NCAA Basketball historian, but I'm pretty sure almost every coach in history was an assistant at one point.

Haskins wasn't.

 

[Cube Jack]

I have asked this before. Has Wilson ever made any public statement about the "state of affairs " at the school over which she presides? Do we know if she even cares?

Multiple times. In fact there's a virtual meeting on Tuesday regarding the vision for the future

 

[FeralFelidae]

I don't remember? What did he say?

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"It's Nebraska, man!"

 

[utep2step]

Haskins wasn't.

I'm not being snarky but the site would've rejected Haskins.

 

[DBminer]

I can name twenty head coaches that are awarded jobs that become successful to every one assistant coach that has successfully made the jump to head coach. It could very well be that Tang would succeed. I’m not rooting against Tang. I’m simply stating that when your head coach leaves to be an assistant, this thing could go south expeditiously if the wrong hire is made. We have a chance to take one of the premier young coaches in college basketball today. Joe Golding is not only a premier coach, but very highly respected in many circles. His teams competed against Arkansas and Texas Tech and beat Texas this year. I’d love to see us get that chance. Again, me pulling for Joe Golding does not mean I think Tang and Jans are not good coaches. I’m just ready to see high level defensive effort return to El Paso, winning games in March return to El Paso. Joe Golding has proven he does that.

Did you not see Baylor’s defense?? It was the reason they won this year and he was huge in doing that !!

 

[miner1liner]

Multiple times. In fact there's a virtual meeting on Tuesday regarding the vision for the future

What has she uttered?

 

[unihorn]

I can name twenty head coaches that are awarded jobs that become successful to every one assistant coach that has successfully made the jump to head coach. It could very well be that Tang would succeed. I’m not rooting against Tang. I’m simply stating that when your head coach leaves to be an assistant, this thing could go south expeditiously if the wrong hire is made. We have a chance to take one of the premier young coaches in college basketball today. Joe Golding is not only a premier coach, but very highly respected in many circles. His teams competed against Arkansas and Texas Tech and beat Texas this year. I’d love to see us get that chance. Again, me pulling for Joe Golding does not mean I think Tang and Jans are not good coaches. I’m just ready to see high level defensive effort return to El Paso, winning games in March return to El Paso. Joe Golding has proven he does that.

Noted, for the 19th time.

 

[MinerManiac]

I'm not being snarky but the site would've rejected Haskins.

If UTEP was to hire someone right now who had only coached high school basketball in a few small towns in Texas, yes, I would definitely be opposed to that hire. Back in '61, that same move proved to be the greatest hire in school history. But that was lightning in a bottle, and not very likely to happen again. So yeah, had I been alive and a Miner fan back when George McCarty hired Haskins I would have told everyone I knew that McCarty was nuts. No crow would have ever tasted so sweet.

 

[unihorn]

If UTEP was to hire someone right now who had only coached high school basketball in a few small towns in Texas, yes, I would definitely be opposed to that hire. Back in '61, that same move proved to be the greatest hire in school history. But that was lightning in a bottle, and not very likely to happen again. So yeah, had I been alive and a Miner fan back when George McCarty hired Haskins I would have told everyone I knew that McCarty was nuts. No crow would have ever tasted so sweet.

At least Tang coached boys.

 

[miner1liner]

What has she uttered?

I'm serious Cube. Really would love to hear any thoughts she has about the sad situation.

 

[kickballpro]

The process has to be over right? Seems to me like Senter should be negotiating contracts by now.

 

[unihorn]

I'm serious Cube. Really would love to hear any thoughts she has about the sad situation.

Well, Wilson just released her 10 year plan. Zero mention of athletics in this interview about it:

http://www.elpasoinc.com/news/local...cle_d5f41fa4-9ad5-11eb-958b-cf4b31aab257.html

 

[DBminer]

I thought they were continuing interviews tomorrow ? If we do get tang , they are having a parade here on Tuesday would expect an announcement after

 

[FarWestTexas]

I thought they were continuing interviews tomorrow ? If we do get tang , they are having a parade here on Tuesday would expect an announcement after

Kappy and ABs article said goal was to have a coach by Wednesday this week.

 

[axingfools1]

Tang is a HELL of a recruiter and defensive coordinator. He could potentially bring Clark, turn Onyema into the next Tchatchoua and close the deal on KJ Lewis. He could also help our guards reach their potential.

He is 55, but ready for his chance. If he wins would he leave right away?

 

[FiliUTEP]

why is Heather Wilson going to do the final interviews?? Is Senter not in charge??

 

[jq_miner]

Well shit, didn’t even know Terry had left till I visited this site today. My love for UTEP athletics has been waning over the past couple years, and honestly I don’t give a shit anymore. Bet they hire Sadler.

 

[MinerManiac]

At least Tang coached boys.

I hope that this is a joke, and that you're not getting your history from the movie Glory Road. In case you're not joking, Haskins coached both boys and girls at Benjamin (TX) HS, then the boys teams at Hedley (TX) HS and Dumas (TX) HS. In case you are joking, then you already know that.

 

[miner1liner]

why is Heather Wilson going to do the final interviews?? Is Senter not in charge??

Please clue me in. Wilson going? Where are you getting this scoop?

 

[JCorona]

Tang is a HELL of a recruiter and defensive coordinator. He could potentially bring Clark, turn Onyema into the next Tchatchoua and close the deal on KJ Lewis. He could also help our guards reach their potential.

He is 55, but ready for his chance. If he wins would he leave right away?

That's why I like Tang the best. I think he will leave but not unless it's an ideal situation for him. It would be nice to have a coach that realizes how good they have it in EP and turns down a few job offers while continuing to build. Imagine how good Billy's third year could have been or Barbee's fifth year?

I think Golding can win a game or two in the tournament but I think Tang can build a sweet 16 or elite 8 squad.

 

[JCorona]

Please clue me in. Wilson going? Where are you getting this scoop?

Come on 1liner. Fili was asking if Smart would apply. I wouldn't take anything he says too seriously. 🥱

 

[FiliUTEP]

Please clue me in. Wilson going? Where are you getting this scoop?

from Kappy didnt you read the article???

"UTEP has reportedly narrowed their lists of candidates for their men's basketball coaching opening to five and they will interview in Dallas over the next two days. According to a source, UTEP President Dr. Heather Wilson will be in Dallas for the interviews. Multiple sources told 600 ESPN El Paso that UTEP did not hire a search firm this time around and they want to have a new coach in place by no later than Wednesday. This morning, Stadium's Jeff Goodman tweeted the Miners reported list of finalists."

 

[FiliUTEP]

Come on 1liner. Fili was asking if Smart would apply. I wouldn't take anything he says too seriously. 🥱

another one who doesnt read articles ....

 

[JCorona]

another one who doesnt read articles ....

There's a difference between going to Dallas for the interviews and actually doing the interviews.

 

[miner1liner]

Come on Corona. I'm asking a serious question. Pardon me if I'm bring naive.

 

[FiliUTEP]

There's a difference between going to Dallas for the interviews and actually doing the interviews.

if she not doing the interviews what is she going for??? She didnt hire Senter it was Stull wasnt it??

 

[JCorona]

if she not doing the interviews what is she going for??? She didnt hire Senter it was Stull wasnt it??

Maybe to sign the contract and make it official. She has been very public about letting Senter do his job and letting the coaches do theirs.

 

[Firstdowndash]

That's why I like Tang the best. I think he will leave but not unless it's an ideal situation for him. It would be nice to have a coach that realizes how good they have it in EP and turns down a few job offers while continuing to build. Imagine how good Billy's third year could have been or Barbee's fifth year?

I think Golding can win a game or two in the tournament but I think Tang can build a sweet 16 or elite 8

I disagree. I see Golding doing more, more potential. As I’ve stated, folks are just in love in Baylor’s championship season. Even nmsu chose someone else.

Tang will be Sadler 2.0, mediocre at best.

 

[JCorona]

I disagree. I see Golding doing more, more potential. As I’ve stated, folks are just in love in Baylor’s championship season. Even nmsu chose someone else.

Tang will be Sadler 2.0, mediocre at best.

Sounds good man. The fact is Golding has never been part of a team that has made deep runs in the NCAAT. Tang has, many times.

 

[FiliUTEP]

Maybe to sign the contract and make it official. She has been very public about letting Senter do his job and letting the coaches do theirs.

Maybe Senter is on the hot seat and she going to make sure Senter gets the right coach.

 

[Rot]

The anxiety is killing me. I hope Senter and Wilson make a decision tomorrow and immediately sign Golding to a contract before someone else snatches him. I think it’s pretty clear that he’s the best fit for our program. He inherited a terrible D2 team and guided them with the transition to D1. He built his team from scratch and turned things around. His teams have improved over the last few years and won their first round game in the tourney. His teams are well coached and disciplined. He’s got strong ties in Texas and is well versed in basketball. The guy is a great strategist and can beat teams with better talent. Let’s not mess this one up.

 

[HookemMiners]

That's why I like Tang the best. I think he will leave but not unless it's an ideal situation for him. It would be nice to have a coach that realizes how good they have it in EP and turns down a few job offers while continuing to build. Imagine how good Billy's third year could have been or Barbee's fifth year?

I think Golding can win a game or two in the tournament but I think Tang can build a sweet 16 or elite 8 squad.

I feel that Tang is more likely to stay if successful. At his age, he's less likely to jump at the first offer from a big conference school. He'd finally be leading his own program, and might be happy to do that a few years rather than looking to move up at the first opportunity like a younger coach. Just my two cents. Again, Tang or Golding, I'm pleased as punch.