Next UTEP coach is...

[UTEPMiners8106]

Doc is extremely carasmatic and the donors loved him while he was here. He made lots of friends and would visit them when he was back in town.

There's been Doc Sadler sightings around town over the last 15 years.

These guys like their balls polished. Barbee wasn't that guy and Floyd didn't need the money but still was nice. But we had 3 guys in a row in Rab, Billy G, and Doc, who were everyone's best buddy.

OK. So do donors want a winner, a coach with a vision and drive or do they want someone to kiss their ass? Because if they want someone to kiss their ass I should apply for the job. I suck as a coach but I’ll kiss asses like I’m on the campaign trail, AND I’ll take less than any of these dudes.

 

[JCorona]

In all of this where did NoWins go?

 

[DBminer]

In all of this where did NoWins go?

Probably worried we are picking jans

 

[kickballpro]

OK. So do donors want a winner, a coach with a vision and drive or do they want someone to kiss their ass? Because if they want someone to kiss their ass I should apply for the job. I suck as a coach but I’ll kiss asses like I’m on the campaign trail, AND I’ll take less than any of these dudes.

I'll kiss ass for that salary too.

 

[UTEPMiners8106]

Probably worried we are picking jans

Nowins leaving Digs for the NMSU board.

 

[Hot For Keitha]

I'm a friend of No Wins. He was suspended for posting Terry's supposed address.

 

[Rot]

What’s the fascination with retreads like Dimel and Sadler? I’m sure they’re both nice guys, but we need to inject new blood to a program that’s on life support. I understand these big donors have deep pockets, but UTEP needs the fan base to get excited with the new hire. Sadler is not the answer and many fans will not return to the DHC, me included. This is so frustrating, especially when you have solid candidates interested in the job. Why does UTEP settle for less?

 

[unihorn]

If it’s Sadler, pay him $200k.

 

[MinerManiac]

I just sent an email to Jim Senter detailing why hiring Doc Sadler would be a bad idea. I'm sure that he'll just ignore it and it will make zero difference, but at least I'll know that I tried.

 

[Dmanminer]

Not even Senter is dumb enough to hire Sadler over the other prospects. That is if he knows he’s out of a job in theee months and wants to screw UTEP.

 

[unihorn]

Not even Senter is dumb enough to hire Sadler over the other prospects. That is if he knows he’s out of a job in theee months and wants to screw UTEP.

 

[miner1liner]

I just sent an email to Jim Senter detailing why hiring Doc Sadler would be a bad idea. I'm sure that he'll just ignore it and it will make zero difference, but at least I'll know that I tried.

That's great Maniac. Coincidentally, I did as well and also to Dr Wilson. Like you said, will they even bother to read our pleas?

 

[MineroFanatico]

I just sent an email to Jim Senter detailing why hiring Doc Sadler would be a bad idea. I'm sure that he'll just ignore it and it will make zero difference, but at least I'll know that I tried.

I doubt he’ll ignore it. Expect a response tomorrow by mid day. He has responded to all my emails, with the exception of the one where I said no response necessary.

 

[utep2step]

 

[JCorona]

I'm a friend of No Wins. He was suspended for posting Terry's supposed address.

Lame. He didn't even post the full address.

 

[MinerFan79]

Sergio Rouco

 

[JCorona]

Senter's response:

Too late suckers. I'm out of a job in August but enjoy Sadler for the next five years at 850k. 😉

 

[utep2step]

Welp, looks like it is Doc Sadler?

UTEP renovations these two boosters are offering? New toilets & urinals? A digital board? Repainted locker rooms? The concession area nacho cheese dispensers go back to when Doc was there so those will be upgraded I'm sure.

 

[UTEPMiners8106]

If Sadler does become coach again is this seen as an upgrade/downgrade/same from Rodney Terry? I say it’s the same.

 

[MinerInWisconsin]

If Sadler does become coach again is this seen as an upgrade/downgrade/same from Rodney Terry? I say it’s the same.

Would be the same level but opposite strengths and weaknesses.
Terry can recruit but can't coach. Sadler can coach but can't recruit.

 

[utep2step]

 

[mikesarabia]

I don’t get everyone’s reluctance on tang ?

For the record, I would prefer Tang.

 

[nattybry]

Maybe we're hearing so much about Sadler, because he was the 1st of the 5 to interview. Hope that's it at least.

 

[minergabe]

If it is Sadler his contract better be incentive based, NCAA by year 3 or don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Base of $250k and major bonuses for conference tournament championships.

 

[TxRdKiller]

Doc is extremely carasmatic and the donors loved him while he was here. He made lots of friends and would visit them when he was back in town.

There's been Doc Sadler sightings around town over the last 15 years.

These guys like their balls polished. Barbee wasn't that guy and Floyd didn't need the money but still was nice. But we had 3 guys in a row in Rab, Billy G, and Doc, who were everyone's best buddy.

Rab was an asshole.

 

[develman]

Maybe this leaking of Sadler being the front runner because of quid-pro-quo strings attached is just psyops (are operations to convey selected information and indicators to audiences to influence their emotions) by UTEP so whoever they pick of the other finalists' fans would have a "what a relief feeling" it wasn't Sadler. Also No complaints about who they chose, most people would be thinking at least it wasn't Sadler.

Damn, cause right now I'm like "anybody but Sadler.

 

[miner1liner]

Where did the Sadler's the choice start? Who started it and based on what?

 

[FeralFelidae]

Maybe Senter figures that if he keeps the boosters happy, that his job is safe. He might feel his seat is hot, but if these boosters want Doc, then he gains some powerful allies if he bends to their wish.

 

[Nugget 07]

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Amén!

 

[FeralFelidae]

Doc with Timmy as an assistant could be interesting. Let Doc do the coaching and Timmy do the recruiting.

 

[FeralFelidae]

As for Tang, I'm getting less and less excited about him. Except that for me it's not even a basketball issue. I know my views are amongst the minority here but I keep reading about how Tang would demand -- or at least ask/expect -- that his spirituality be very open and a large part of how he does his job. That concerns me. I am NOT against someone being a spiritual person. I just don't like it being thrown out there constantly and it seems like this would be the case with Tang.

On the bright side, maybe Tang would bring back the "Amen" chant!

 

[TxRdKiller]

On the bright side, maybe Tang would bring back the "Amen" chant!

THAT I would LOVE!

 

[HookemMiners]

Where did the Sadler's the choice start? Who started it and based on what?

Surprising Rumors of Doc Sadler Returning to UTEP Intensify

Former UTEP men's basketball coach Doc Sadler is rumored to be in strong consideration for the Miners men's basketball head coaching opening.

krod.com

 

[mikesarabia]

As a previous fan posted, why was Sadler even in the top 5? This is nothing personal, it's all professional and Sadler IS NOT mid major or above HC material to win any conference. Good man, with southern comfort appeal and he did clean up USM but my goodness Senter? WTF are you thinking?

Regarding Sadler, I wanted to add that he left UTEP after becoming head coach after a few years. Went to Nebraska and eventually left and was out of coaching. Then took the Southern Mississippi job and abruptly left. Then went back to Nebraska as an assistant coach to Fred Hoiberg. Now he is applying here again. The tells me he has no loyalty and after a few years we may be searching for a head coach again, if he is selected.

 

[nattybry]

Doc with Timmy as an assistant could be interesting. Let Doc do the coaching and Timmy do the recruiting.

Lol I said that already, why are you stealing my thunder lol jk

 

[FedupMiner]

I was pro Tang , but after all this Sadler talk and rumors, I will be happy with any of the candidates not named Doc Sadler. Only at UTEP can a coach that nobody wants to hire be in the hunt for the HC job.

 

[FarWestTexas]

Surprising Rumors of Doc Sadler Returning to UTEP Intensify

Former UTEP men's basketball coach Doc Sadler is rumored to be in strong consideration for the Miners men's basketball head coaching opening.

krod.com

E tu 2010 UTEP coach Randall Dickey?

 

[kickballpro]

Is this real? Did we really give THIS guy an extension?

 

[STexMiner]

Is this real? Did we really give THIS guy an extension?

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I think he copied that from Nixon.

 

[mikesarabia]

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?

Exactly!