Hypothetically if Gregg does decide to leave

[SHOXAAC]

Please explain how WSU will have a "LOADED" team next year. FVV and Baker will go pro if HCGM leaves, and none of the incoming recruits (Frankamp, Hamilton, McDuffie, Shamet, and Taylor) will come to WSU because they signed here because of Marshall. If Marshall is gone, why would they come to WSU?

Please explain.

You can't fix (or explain) stupid. Move on troll.

[jocoshock]

This is a legit question. He may possibly leave. Why not discuss who good candidates are?

Do we just stick our head in the sand and act like he's definitely staying?

Yes... :-)

[Veritas]

Interesting

http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/03/texas_targeting_shaka_smart_no.html

[choida]

Now I'm only a little less worried... But I guess we can learn what type of jobs Gregg does fancy...

[pinstripers]

Name Heier as Interim Coach immediately and then go get Jans.

[GreatWhiteBuffalo]

I'm curious why it is a given that FVV and Baker "go pro" automatically if Marshall leaves. Also, the right coach could manage to keep some of those guys.

I'm nervous has to the how and when of this whole "will Gregg leave?" and its reconciliation. I want to know NOW! LOL

[GreatWhiteBuffalo]

I'm a bit less worried initially, but when has Texas ever gotten "their guy" on first shot? As a B12 football fan, they always seem to swing and miss at least once. With Smart's wife being a higher-up at VCU (at least I've read as much), I see him being a really tough sell elsewhere. If Marshall did, indeed, tell Bama he wants Texas...Texas would be just plain stupid to look elsewhere. But, then again, Texas gonna Texas.

[ShockerHoops]

Interesting
http://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2..._smart_no.html

Well now, that is interesting. Shaka Smart, not Gregg Marshall, is Texas' #1 candidate. There is hope that HCGM may stay one more year!

[newshock1234]

Marshall is one of those guys that will say screw you if he isnt your #1 choice

[SHOXAAC]

Well now, that is interesting. Shaka Smart, not Gregg Marshall, is Texas' #1 candidate. There is hope that HCGM may stay one more year!

Maybe Shocker basketball is saved after all...jeez.

[iknowgarth]

http://www.sbnation.com/2015/3/28/8306775/gregg-marshall-texas-longhorns-alabama-wichita-state

[ShockerFever]

Well now, that is interesting. Shaka Smart, not Gregg Marshall, is Texas' #1 candidate. There is hope that HCGM may stay one more year!

Another report that has the potential to make you look like the biggest douchefart on the planet.

[pie n eye]

Back to my question...can anyone fill me in on which coaches are respected as the next big thing or high quality targets?

Reports are saying Gregg Popovich is the leading candidate. San Antonio is making plans to be without their head coach for the playoffs.

It looks like the only thing standing between that Popovich and the Shockers is the ghost of John Wooden who has reportedly expressed interest in the job.

[WstateU]

I'm going to float this air biscuit; Marshall has already told ALabama and Texas NO THANKS! I don't believe coach will come out and officially announce, "I'm staying", he simply lets the pursuers hire a coach and moves on. He appreciates their interest (and offer) and then quietly steps away; he's done this several times before. After the dust settles, he might make a casual statement that he's turned down additional offers; he won't mention schools because of the respect they showed. I know nothing!

[WstateU]

I'm curious why it is a given that FVV and Baker "go pro" automatically if Marshall leaves. Also, the right coach could manage to keep some of those guys.

I'm nervous has to the how and when of this whole "will Gregg leave?" and its reconciliation. I want to know NOW! LOL

IMO, neither FVV or Baker are ready for the pros; I just don't see it. They both need an additional year.