Northwestern has a new coach: Duke Blue Devils assistant Chris Collins. Collins was the top choice of Athletic Director Jim Phillips. Collins was rumored to be Bill Carmody's replacement as far back as last year. Chris Collins is a local guy so this is a homecoming. He's from the North Shore, his Dad is former Chicago Bulls coach and current Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug … [Read more...] about Duke Assistant Chris Collins takes Northwestern job
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Duke Asst Chris Collins not leaving for Illinois State
Associate head coach Chris Collins will remain at Duke after having initial discussions with Illinois State Director of Athletics Gary Friedman regarding the school’s head coaching vacancy. Collins came to the decision to remove his name from consideration after discussions with Friedman on Sunday. He was also rumored to have a strong interest in the Northwestern job … [Read more...] about Duke Asst Chris Collins not leaving for Illinois State
Who might replace Bill Carmody at Northwestern?
There are financial advantages to letting Bill Carmody finish out his contract at Northwestern, as there won’t be a buyout. NU needs to put more money into its next coach and the program as a whole when that coach takes over. Even if Carmody makes the Big Dance next season, the school has to help him out by upgrading facilities and re-examining admission standards. Without a … [Read more...] about Who might replace Bill Carmody at Northwestern?
Should Northwestern give Bill Carmody another year?
Bill Carmody’s seat is warm. Warmer than he has ever felt it before and warmer than a seat typically gets for coaches at Northwestern. After yet another year in which his team failed to miss the NCAA Tournament, Carmody is taking heat. And he certainly deserves it. This year’s team underachieved. It failed in the clutch so many times throughout the season and couldn’t … [Read more...] about Should Northwestern give Bill Carmody another year?
DePaul Targeting SIU’s Chris Lowery For Head Coaching Position?
By Paul Schmidt It should be one of the nation's top jobs, but since RayMeyer has left the Blue Demons, DePaul has withered away to nearly nothing. And lest you doubt that definition, the Blue Demons just lost their 23rd Big East game in a row. … [Read more...] about DePaul Targeting SIU’s Chris Lowery For Head Coaching Position?
