Steve Forbes' name has been mentioned several times on their message board. That would be a very good under-the-radar hire.
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Memphis fans are reporting that (somehow) the school will still be on the hook for a good bit of Pastner's contract. Something on the order of $6M.
Even in the wild hypothetical that Marshall were to mull over an offer (which I don't see happening anyway), there's almost no way Memphis - a school very similar to WSU in athletics funding - has the financial ability to put together an offer considerably better than the one he already has, if even that. In the past we've been the middle weight fending off the punches of the heavy weight, but in this particular case the opponent is in the same weight class as ourselves.
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Pastner to Ga. Tech is probably another 'win-win-win' scenario. Pastner gets out of Memphis before he is fired. Memphis gets rid of Pastner without having to buyout. Georgia Tech gets probably about the best known commodity they can attract. Interesting that has happened a couple times this year.
And I have no idea if Marshall wants to go to Memphis or not, but every media member in the sport has thrown out Marshall as the 'perfect fit' and 'top choice' for pretty much every Top 100 job the last 4 years. So. You know. Somewhere there is a giant pile of poo sitting at the base of a wall.
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Originally posted by SHOCKvalue View PostMemphis fans are reporting that (somehow) the school will still be on the hook for a good bit of Pastner's contract. Something on the order of $6M.
Even in the wild hypothetical that Marshall were to mull over an offer (which I don't see happening anyway), there's almost no way Memphis - a school very similar to WSU in athletics funding - has the financial ability to put together an offer considerably better than the one he already has, if even that. In the past we've been the middle weight fending off the punches of the heavy weight, but in this particular case the opponent is in the same weight class as ourselves.
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Originally posted by Cdizzle View PostPastner to Ga. Tech is probably another 'win-win-win' scenario. Pastner gets out of Memphis before he is fired. Memphis gets rid of Pastner without having to buyout. Georgia Tech gets probably about the best known commodity they can attract. Interesting that has happened a couple times this year.
And I have no idea if Marshall wants to go to Memphis or not, but every media member in the sport has thrown out Marshall as the 'perfect fit' and 'top choice' for pretty much every Top 100 job the last 4 years. So. You know. Somewhere there is a giant pile of poo sitting at the base of a wall.
"We have the money, if needed."
'Blah, blah... Brinks truck... blah, blah..."
"Make him say no."
"He's never turned down a job this good."
"Who wouldn't want to move out of Wichita."
Et cetera.
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Originally posted by shoxrox89 View PostJeff *******:I am sorry Wichita State fans ... But Memphis is a better job.
11:04pm - 7 Apr 16
Jeff seems to be smoking some strong crack over there at espn studios.Kung Wu say, man who read woman like book, prefer braille!
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Originally posted by WUpigsooie View PostOk I'm not crazy right? Memphis would be a mostly lateral move right? And a program that would need major rebuilding?"You Don't Have to Play a Perfect Game. Your Best is Good Enough."
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Originally posted by SHOCKvalue View Post"Who wouldn't want to move out of Wichita."
Et cetera.
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Memphis is a better job than Vandy. At best, it's a lateral move from Wichita State. Outside of UConn's miracle run in the American tournament, the conference had 1 more NCAA bid this year than the Valley.
I just don't see Marshall building this thing up here, spurring the likes of UCLA, NC State, Alabama, etc for a job to freaking Memphis. He's 53. That program is in total rebuild mode.
This is a non-issue, no matter what RadioFace, Jason King, or any "in the know" media member says.Deuces Valley.
... No really, deuces.
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Originally posted by WUpigsooie View PostPart of me wishes the situation was more like Few at Gonzaga where people know not to even ask anymore.
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Originally posted by ShockerExpress View PostThe Valley blows - No question about it. It is an issue. And it may make Wichita State worse off than Memphis.
Key word... MAY. Sorry I don't think Memphis is a slam dunk better job than WSU. And if 3G or anyone else thinks that Memphis is way better, then go ahead and go. I want someone who sees Wichita State for what it is - A Gonzaga-like program in the Midwest. We have everything someone would want to be successful here.
This gets old. I am fed up with the constant talking and BS. I know it's the game, but damn.
There's an amazing amount of circle jerking, so to speak, that takes place on SN in threads like this one.Last edited by WSUwatcher; April 8, 2016, 11:36 AM.
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