By bub

April 1, 2011 7:00 PM | Link to this

Please, if there is a God, and he’s Catholic, don’t hire Bruiser. This will send UD basketball back into the Dark Ages.

By null

April 1, 2011 7:02 PM | Link to this

Not Flint…been there in the A-10, done that. Move on. X loses their head coach as much as we do. The difference is they have an assistant coach in waiting so the program has continuity. That is the problem we have had….start over every 5 years or so.

By Curan is a Fool

April 1, 2011 7:07 PM | Link to this

Curan is a fool to push this hire. If he thought people were complaining about Gregory, wait until this guy shows up. This has to be an April Fool’s joke.

By Next

April 1, 2011 7:09 PM | Link to this

No way on Bruiser…he is not capable. Never was and will be remembered as a never has been.

By Wojo

April 1, 2011 7:10 PM | Link to this

How in the world did I get defensive player of the year when Wayne Turner beat me like a rented mule to win the Regional Finals that year?

By Previous Coaches with Success

April 1, 2011 7:17 PM | Link to this

Steve Lavin got a raw deal (IMO) at UCLA and is looking pretty good at St. John’s. Who else fits the bill as a coach that had success and maybe got the axe prematurely at next stop? Fraschilla, Lickliter, Gottfriend, Gaudio come to mind. If Bruiser is getting looked at over those guys … you’ve GOT to be kidding me! Bennett would be an OKAY choice. But every other name on this list would be VERY disappointing to me. You mean to tell me Majerus wouldn’t jump over the Arch to come to UD?

By jerry hoke

April 1, 2011 7:34 PM | Link to this

please, WE NEED A CCOACH WHO HAS TOURNAMENT EXPERINCE, STRIVE TO GET SOMEONE WHO IS ALREADY PROVEN AND A FIT FOR UD

By Viperstick

April 1, 2011 7:40 PM | Link to this

YGBSM. I had heard Flint was going to get an interview, but thought it was a courtesy. Please, please, please, hire Bennett from St Marys, Tyndall from Morehead State, Gotfried, or Lickliter. We need a head coach who’s proven himself.

By Jake

April 1, 2011 7:43 PM | Link to this

I have always thought that Doug Harris doesn’t write articles with much meat on it…. I am sure that there is alot more going on than these 4. There are several coaches that say they are interested but have not been contacted… when was the article written… I hope they have a list of “A” coaches like Ted K had. I have confidence in the selection process… there are companies who come up with recommendations — I don’t know if UD is using them or not… Goooooo Dayton Flyers….

By FrankL.

April 1, 2011 8:17 PM | Link to this

@null Starting over every 5 years is only part of Dayton’s problem. Recruiting, poor coaching in general, players with an arrogant attitude, just not a top notch approach.U.D. And it’s fans think they are something they are not.Always reminds me of a high school team with over zealous parents.

By FrankL.

April 1, 2011 8:17 PM | Link to this

@null Starting over every 5 years is only part of Dayton’s problem. Recruiting, poor coaching in general, players with an arrogant attitude, just not a top notch approach.U.D. And it’s fans think they are something they are not.Always reminds me of a high school team with over zealous parents.

By Frankl.

April 1, 2011 8:18 PM | Link to this

@null Starting over every 5 years is only part of Dayton’s problem. Recruiting, poor coaching in general, players with an arrogant attitude, just not a top notch approach.U.D. And it’s fans think they are something they are not.Always reminds me of a high school team with over zealous parents.

By Vic

April 1, 2011 8:22 PM | Link to this

Ugh.All bad choices.U.D. Is washed up now thanks to disloyal team and coach.

By Vic

April 1, 2011 8:22 PM | Link to this

Ugh.All bad choices.U.D. Is washed up now thanks to disloyal team and coach.

By betspin

April 1, 2011 8:23 PM | Link to this

Why are you guys against Bruiser Flint?Could it be that you are looking at the color of his skin?I notice that the other coaches you like are all white!

By Kevin

April 1, 2011 8:26 PM | Link to this

@betspin Do not start the racial crap.Purnell was fine.Bruiser is a loser.

By To betspin

April 1, 2011 8:27 PM | Link to this

My disappointment with Bruiser as a candidate lies SOLELY on what he did … err, did NOT do … at UMass. Nothing more. Nothing less.

By @betspin

April 1, 2011 8:28 PM | Link to this

I don’t care if Bruiser was snow white.He is a NO. Sounds like betspin is a racial profiler.

By Emily Katz

April 1, 2011 8:29 PM | Link to this

The next coach will be (a)named by Wednesday (b)a current assistant and (c)either Boals(OSU), Graves (Butler) or Wojo or Collins (Duke)

By betspin

April 1, 2011 8:30 PM | Link to this

I can say anything I desire and know it to be the truth.

By Ashley

April 1, 2011 8:34 PM | Link to this

One good reason not to hire Flint: 10 years at Drexel and no NCAA Bids and he’s never made it out of the first round of the NIT in four trips— this would be a major step down from Gregory!

By Ronnie

April 1, 2011 8:39 PM | Link to this

I am amazed this name has not been mentioned, and please don’t blast me, but with everything else crazy, why not mention the name. PAT KNIGHT. Let’s not forget that his father is a dear friend of D.D. and Bobby Knight always spoke highly of UD basketball - at least before they fired D.D.

By sec 205

April 1, 2011 9:01 PM | Link to this

to betspin…tell me how life is back in the 60’s….

By UD98

April 1, 2011 9:17 PM | Link to this

Bring in one of the Coach K guys! Soho would be great!

By Mick

April 1, 2011 9:22 PM | Link to this

UD should hire Steve Wojciechowski from Duke. I’m sure the Duke head coach has taught him well.

By No Way to Pat!

April 1, 2011 10:04 PM | Link to this

I don’t care who your daddy is … Pat Knight had everything laid out for him by Dear Old Dad and he still flopped. Why are we looking at a Butler assistant when Lickliter is available?!?!

By N da Know

April 1, 2011 10:14 PM | Link to this

betspin is just a tool by the ddn to create racial issues in dayton. that’s the only way this paper can remain revelent—report on a major local issue. go to ud pride, blackburn review, or other internet sites to get better insight into ud hoops. make the google your firend. those ud sites is where doug harris gets 90% of his scoops anyhow. go to those sites and get the news 24-36 hours sooner about ud hoops and don’t play into the ddn racial ploy.

By Fifties Fan

April 1, 2011 11:02 PM | Link to this

I am hoping this is not the elite of the list. Doug, have you been on rivals.net? Getting many more names from them than we are getting from you. Make some more calls.

By sal to Emily Katz/Viperstick

April 1, 2011 11:13 PM | Link to this

Emily Katz: Add to your list John Groce of Ohio U. Excellent “coaching” background also.I like your list (though I’m not convinced any and all assistants or great players from power schools become successful coaches. For ex. I don’t know that Collins really has that much assistant coaching experience yet. Viperstick: Tyndall,the new Morehead St. coach seems locked in there right now unfortunately. Bennett is always the bridesmaid never the bride. Lost to Kent State in the first round of the NIT this year. Overall, would this be an improvement?

By cantbeatagoodfilet

April 2, 2011 1:06 AM | Link to this

That is the problem we have had….start over every 5 years or so. << UD has had exactly 5 head coaches since 1947. You have a right to be wrong about your opinions, but at least get your facts correct.

By Coach Darren Miles

April 2, 2011 8:00 AM | Link to this

I wish we could get a coach like Wright State’s Billy Donlon. He is a class act and has helped build a top notch program at WSU.

By 1 HATED ON

April 2, 2011 8:37 AM | Link to this

1st I would like to thank Doug Harris for working his hand on a topic that many are interested in seeing how it develops. 2nd I will not bash Bruiser Flint based on his past mistakes rather than his teams results because we all fall short of greatness. 3rd like many I would prefer a big name assistant because it’s proven UD for the most part is a stepping stone to a BCS conference paycheck if truth be told. I just would like the next coach to continue bringing in top local talent amongst our area (Wright, Benson, Staten) state (Roberts, M. Johnson, C. Johnson) & maybe steal a few gems from other states too (Oliver, Spearman & hopefully the Detroit studs enroute)…. Regardless I just want the new coach to sustain what BG has established in terms of being close to making the ncaa tourney year in year out & delivering road wins versus BCS conference teams…

By Bubba

April 2, 2011 9:08 AM | Link to this

We don’t need someone’s assistant. Believe it or not, coaching at UD is a coveted position and there are experienced head coaches out there who have proven success records who would love the job. We don’t need to be a training ground for assistants to see if they can coach. Let the assistants start out in Division II, and if they prove themselves, then UD should consider them. I agree with those who have mentioned Lickliter’s name. the coach from Oakland also sounds like a good candidate.

By francis

April 2, 2011 9:10 AM | Link to this

I am afraid that Cedric Toney and Bruisier Flint will get overlooked because of the color of their skin. Sad.

By Race to the Race

April 2, 2011 9:13 AM | Link to this

UD had a black coach. He did no better or worse than others. Vic is closer than any of you.

By MB

April 2, 2011 9:18 AM | Link to this

Duke assts. have not had good records when they’ve become head coaches. Plus, they find they have a hard time recruiting when the school isn’t Duke. Flint will set the program back. If we can’t get Grant, what about Fraschilla, Gillen, Johnson from Princeton, or Bennett. Forget Hurley, he’s not leaving the metro NYC area

By Don

April 2, 2011 9:25 AM | Link to this

Steve Wojciechowski. Strong rumor

By TK

April 2, 2011 9:27 AM | Link to this

Surprised that Akron coack Kieth Dambrot is not on the radar, our crrent TCU and former Kent coach Jim Christian are not on the list. Strong recruiting roots in the A-10 footprint

By Mr. Neutral

April 2, 2011 9:33 AM | Link to this

I don’t care if we hire a black coach, white coach, or martian coach. Number one question in the interview should be: “Coach, other team has been playing 2-3 zone for the first half and your ‘weave’ offense isn’t working. How do you now make adjustments at halftime to overcome this difficult defense?” If the answer is: “Why, chuck up more 3’s of course”….then PASS on that coach…

By ScottyExpress

April 2, 2011 9:37 AM | Link to this

We went the top assistant route last time, wasn’t impressed. I want Greg Kampe. Bruiser Flint doesn’t seem to have the chops. Kampe is on record saying he wants the job and thinks he can take UD to the Final Four. I say we give him a chance to prove it.

By Jim@SportzInc

April 2, 2011 9:47 AM | Link to this

Greg Kampe is a used car salesman. He will have UD on probation sooner than you can say “OH MY GOD”. Please, no cheaters. No, I do not want Kampe, and no I do not want a cheater like Bruce Pearl. Brusier Flint would be a good fit.

By Galbo

April 2, 2011 9:52 AM | Link to this

What’s Pete Gillan Doing??? Proven winner…A-10 guy…Great recruiter…Open the check book and bring him out of retierment.

By OSU Joe

April 2, 2011 9:53 AM | Link to this

Greg Kampe is the perfect fit at ud. He matches the motto perfectly. Waaaah! Dayton Cryers, Liars, and Briars. Kampe is a liar, a briar, and a cryer. Great fit!

By Chris in Venice

April 2, 2011 9:53 AM | Link to this

Read up on Dambrot’s history and I think you’ll find out why he doesn’t get the gig. I think UD is very pleased with how BG worked out overall and a young up and comer assistant from a big name university is in the cards.

By ScottyExpress

April 2, 2011 9:56 AM | Link to this

Jim, just did a Google search on Kampe NCAA violations, nothing popped. What did pop was that he should be on the short list of many BCS schools, and he already said he wants to come to Dayton. Don’t care if he is a “used car salesman”, I just want someone who can win.

By VEGAS

April 2, 2011 10:17 AM | Link to this

Pete Gillen is a commentator for CBS. He has done quite a few of the UD games so he is very versed on the personnel of our team. Great coach and terrific choice.

By Ben

April 2, 2011 11:20 AM | Link to this

Looks like OSU JOe is in drugs again. Honestly, why do you even bother posting anything?

By sal

April 2, 2011 12:13 PM | Link to this

http://www.blackburnreview.com/ Link above details possibilities mentioned; and details Duke assistants and associates. Current and past. Their success and failures. Interesting read. As for whatever reason, Dukes’ assistants do not make good coaches. Check it out. BTW, if one Googles Bruiser Flint, coach; and looks at his entire record, thus far, none of his recruited teams (UMass or Drexel) have made it to the NCAA or past the 2nd round of the NIT. Is this the best we can do? In my post above, I meant to say Collins has limited associate experience, not assistant. Wikipedia details all the possibilities mentioned, also. Stat wise. The article on Bennett is good too at the link above. Also, not that age should matter at all, but wouldnt a younger energetic person with proven success or new ideas be better as opposed to those near retirement age of @ 60-65? Maybe not. And maybe we need to ask individuals if they’re interested, not assume they are not and only look at those who say they are interested in us and start lathering. I still say throw in the name of the new OU coach too. If you think Thad Matta is a good coach that is. He has been with him since Matta’s Butler days. Hope the link proves useful.

By Bill from DC

April 2, 2011 12:30 PM | Link to this

Grant and Smart ain’t coming (oh well). Criteria: high-energy, up and comer type, preferably a younger guy looking to make his bones rather than a retread. should be (1) a low-major head coach with success, (2)high profile assistant looking for that “right” first head coach gig or (3) a proven head coach looking for his perfect “rebound” gig (like steve lavin). Candidates for (1): No to Dambrot (too old, racial issue at CMU), Groce (inconsistent in 3 yrs at OU other than some high profile flukey wins), Kampe (too old, been at Oakland since 1984 but only recently made that program into anything), Waters (he’s 59 and he’s already at his rebound gig). Candidates for (2): No to Collins and Wojo (very poor record of Duke assts at HC jobs, trouble recruiting b/c no experience selling, duke sells itself). Boals (tOSU assistant) right age (37-38) for the high profile asst category, worked his way up the ladder from D2 to robt morris to marshall to akron to tOSU, native of central Ohio, played at OU… but does he want the job? Graves (butler asst), age 35, played at butler, really wants the job, recruiting connections in IN. downside - butler is his only experience. Candidates for (3): Lickliter would be interesting since he’s from IN and has extensive experience and success at Butler. Downside - he’s 55, three of his six years at Butler were very mediocre, complete bomb at Iowa. UD could be a great fit for him as his “rebound” gig. Bruiser Flint’s Drexel program isn’t even among the upper echelon of CAA programs, he’s already proven to be a failure in the A10. Hasn’t finished higher than 4th in the CAA since 2004 (you know, when Geo Mason, VCU and ODU got good). Can a guy who got canned at UMass really be a candidate for UD? A guy who’s won 20+ games THREE times in FIFTEEN seasons? REALLY? Bruiser would be a complete disaster. What about John Capel? Can you believe he is still just 36? He was Shaka Smart before Shaka Smart was Shaka Smart. He was Anthony Grant before Anthony Grant was Anthony Grant. 9 years head coaching experience, 4 at VCU and 5 at oklahoma where he did not excel but they did make the elite 8. Joe Dooley - top Kansas assistant. Former HC at East Carolina (4 yrs), played at GW, assistant at Kansas since 2001. A different kind of rebound candidate b/c he’s an assistant now but has HC experience and top-notch assistant exp. Bottom line - look at the pedigrees of the guys you can’t get but would love to have. UD should try to hire the guy that will be the next big thing instead of hiring the former next big thing (lickliter) or the never was a big thing (flint). So stick to the first two categories and look for the NEXT big thing! Remember Billy Donovan (age 29 when hired at Florida, 2 years as a HC at Marshall), Chris Mooney (2 years as HC at Air Force), Anthony Grant (3 yrs at VCU after tutoring under Donovan), Shaka Smart (2 yrs at VCU after several asst gigs). See a pattern here? Let’s go UD!

By food nutt

April 2, 2011 12:31 PM | Link to this

Phila. headline…Flint to UD? Please, no.

By sal

April 2, 2011 12:37 PM | Link to this

http://www.blackburnreview.com/ Link above is interesting read and includes details several of the considerations, incl. Duke assistants, Bennett, etc. Bruiser Flints’ teams at UMass and Drexel unfortunately, thus far have not made it to the NCAA or past the 2nd round of the NIT. All of the names mentioned can be found on the I’net in detail. I still think the OU coach should be considered too if one thinks Thad Matta is a good coach as he followed Matta from his Butler days. Seems like we are writing off the Butler assistant who is interested. Many good coaches have come from there. My error above meant to say Collins has limited associate experience. Above link is a must read IMO.

By Always A Flyer

April 2, 2011 1:31 PM | Link to this

Whover the new coach is, hope he won’t take back Staten and Spearman.

By sbrown 305

April 2, 2011 3:35 PM | Link to this

Would it not be nice for the UD administration to think outside the box? What about Bruce Perle,Jeff Capel, or Pat Knight. All three are proven coaches. Perle would be on his best behavior after Tennessee, Capel has to prove that he is a good coach after his last two seasons, and Knight comes as a proven legasy. I for one would start the discussion with these three immediately. What do you think Flyer Faithful?

By Ron

April 2, 2011 3:41 PM | Link to this

Dambrot paid for his sins in full. The guy is not a racist or no one would have hired him after Central Michigan. He is probably a better coach and person for having gone through what he did. Basketball-wise he is a gem. Check his record— It is incredible. He is the only name mentioned that stands out. The rest of the ones mentioned are mediocre at best (I thought we learned from the O’Brien debacle). Bill from DC seems to have a handle on the situation (except for his thoughts on Dambrot). Living in DC has probably given him some on the city of Dayton. It is not a place anyone would necessarily want to move to. If Dambrot is interested, what are they waiting for? And Capel is a very intelligent coach. Oklahoma was not patient enough. If Curan is even thinking along the lines of Flint, UD is desperate.

By Matt T

April 2, 2011 4:26 PM | Link to this

Why isn’t Blaine Taylor at the forefront of the Dayton Flyer head coaching search? He has a career record of 356-178, going 215-112 with 2nd round NCAA Tourney appearances the last two seasons at Old Dominion. His wikipedia page states his annual salary at $212,160. I say we nearly triple his salary and get him as head coach of the Flyers!

By Susan

April 2, 2011 8:50 PM | Link to this

Why not consider Scott Davenport from Bellarmine University? The NCAA Div. II national champions? He has tournament experience, winning record,worked under Denny Crum & Rick Pitino. Why not interview??

By john hunt

April 2, 2011 8:51 PM | Link to this

bring back don d

By flyer man

April 2, 2011 8:53 PM | Link to this

bring back don d

By Dave

April 2, 2011 9:39 PM | Link to this

Heard Archie Miller is on campus and has been offered job.

By Joe

April 2, 2011 9:39 PM | Link to this

Heard Archie Miller is on campus and has been offered job.

By Jack

April 2, 2011 10:01 PM | Link to this

Matt T is right…go after Blaine Taylor at ODU. The guy is a class act, gets his players graduated, and has built a good resume at ODU. He would be a perfect fit at UD and you would not have to worry about NCAA violations.

By watchdog

April 2, 2011 11:04 PM | Link to this

What a bunch of fools blowing hot air. Whoever gets the job will be the guy coaching agents do the best selling job to Wabler who doesn’t know jack about hiring a coach. Maybe a guy like John Robic will show up at UD. Never heard of him. Do your frickin’ homework like the agents who handle the coaches do.

By Chris W.

April 3, 2011 12:06 AM | Link to this

CBSsports.com reports that Archie Miller is the new UD head coach. He is the younger brother of Arizona coach Sean Miller.

By Kramer

April 3, 2011 12:37 AM | Link to this

Dayton Daily News gets its azz beat again on one of the biggest local stories of the year with different website and Tucson paper reporting Archie Miller will be UD’s next coach You wonder why fans don’t take the paper and its writers serious anymore.

By THE NUTS

April 3, 2011 2:44 AM | Link to this

My prediction:Shaka Smart will be UD’s next head coach..He wants it,the recruits want it,and the fans want it..remember where you heard it first from THE NUTS….