Jim Littell

[1972Shocker]

I don't not think that the administration will select a male candidate for the position.

It would not be politically correct and that is what Mr. $chau$ is all about.

Not sure about that. He apparently offered the job to Jim Littell and it was turned down.

We have male head coaches for Volleyball, Softball, Women's Golf, Women's CC/Track and Women's Tennis.

I think Jim will hire the best person he can find for the job. There are no doubt very good male and female candidates still available.

[ballerfan]

I am sure the players are anxious as all us to hear who will be the next coach and find out their fate!

[rrshock]

Did he probably go with a search firm like he did for the men's job?

[Shirley Schmidt]

We have male head coaches for Volleyball, Softball, Women's Golf, Women's CC/Track and Women's Tennis.

My point exactly he is not going to put another head coach in place that is male.

It is not going to happen.

[1972Shocker]

We have male head coaches for Volleyball, Softball, Women's Golf, Women's CC/Track and Women's Tennis.

My point exactly he is not going to put another head coach in place that is male.

It is not going to happen.

Sure sounds like he was ready to pull the trigger on MR. Jim Littell, although I guess we may never know for sure we were the program Littell turned down.

Regarding Littell, Bob Lutz said he had heard the Littell's son was a highly regarded quarterback at Stillwater High and was not keen at all about leaving there. Could have been a factor in Jim's decision to stay at OSU.

Who knows maybe OSU wants to make sure Junior stays in town for College and simply layed enough butter on Littell's bread that he has no reason to move on.

[Shirley Schmidt]

although I guess we may never know for sure we were the program Littell turned down.

Unless you know him personally you are right we will probably never know.

Mr. $chau$ is a good salesman, he is not going to ask anyone that is going to turn him down.

He will have a quality replacement in a few days.

[pshock17]

My guess is that Mr Littel is going to be in line at OSU when the current Coach takes a bigger and better job that he will certainly will be offered after the job he has done at OSU.

[1972Shocker]

According to the article in today's Wichita Eagle, Jim Schaus says he has not offered the job to anyone yet.

http://www.kansas.com/250/story/345801.html

Schaus said he is working on narrowing a list of 50-or-so candidates and taking phone calls and e-mails with more recommendations regularly. He declined to be specific about formal interviews or a narrowing of the pool.

Some think the WSU position is a plum job. I'm not so sure. In addition, to the following comments in the Eagle story look at Illinois State, the MVC's best team and only NCAA qualifier, receiving a #13 seed in the NCAA Tournament. While not a plum job, it is a job with some upside.

Candidates may need to keep an open mind about WSU. Its women's basketball team has never made the NCAA Tournament or won a Missouri Valley Conference title. Despite a poor tradition, Schaus said the opening will attract quality coaches because of the facilities at Koch Arena, fan support for other teams and the success of other programs.

Regarding favoring of a female vs male hiring:

Albright was the only female head coach at WSU, which sponsors 11 sports. Schaus said that is not a barrier to hiring a male to coach the women's basketball program.

"We have to hire the best qualified person, regardless of gender," he said. "Each personnel decision is a mutually exclusive decision."

[RoyalShock]

According to the article in today's Wichita Eagle, Jim Schause says he has not offered the job to anyone yet.

Semantics.

The one being asked to interview calls it an "offer". The one who wants to do the interview hasn't offered anything until accepting the offer is a foregone conclusion.

My guess is Schaus asked permission from OSU to talk to Littell. They granted it. Schaus offered an interview or even does a pre-interview. OSU promptly puts together a raise and a promise of first consideration if the HC moves on. Littell calls Schaus and says, "no, thank you".

[1972Shocker]

Very reasonable scenario Royal. What we do know is that Jim Littell, one way or the other has apparently pulled his hat out of the ring.

I was a little surprised to hear that they had a list of 50 names, although I'm sure most of those will receive little, if any, consideration.

[Snapshot9]

I thought the comments about 50 or so candidates was over the top. I don't see more than a dozen that would be qualified, and IN OUR working recruiting region or locale.

Clearly, someone from the East or West coast would not be a good recruiting fit for us, and that we would wish to stay within the middle of the U.S..

Clearly, I want a coach that knows how to solve Basketball problems, and uses their imagination, rather than just doing textbook type stuff that any opponent can read.

[Shirley Schmidt]

BUMP

Quote from March 18th,

I don't not think that the administration will select a male candidate for the position.

It would not be politically correct and that is what Mr. $chau$ is all about.

Shirley Schmidt was correct.

[1972Shocker]

BUMP

Quote from March 18th,

I don't not think that the administration will select a male candidate for the position.

It would not be politically correct and that is what Mr. $chau$ is all about.

Shirley Schmidt was correct.

I thought Jim Littell turned us down?

[SpanglerFan316]

I don't see more than a dozen that would be qualified, and IN OUR working recruiting region or locale.

Clearly, someone from the East or West coast would not be a good recruiting fit for us, and that we would wish to stay within the middle of the U.S.

Chris Lamb was from U.Arizona.

[SFL]

BUMP

Quote from March 18th,

I don't not think that the administration will select a male candidate for the position.

It would not be politically correct and that is what Mr. $chau$ is all about.

Shirley Schmidt was correct.

Shirley... here's a thumbs up for your call. :good: