David Taylor Applying For Wisconsin Job?

[Flying_Tiger]

Sounds like DT is applying for the Whisky job. I wish David nothing but the best however I would hate to lose him. Think he would be an excellent coach; smart, very knowledgeable and can relate to the young guys very well. Always envisioned him coaching at PSU after a few world medals.

 

[NYWRESTLER94]

Well that’s interesting

 

[PSUer1989]

Didn’t he just open a youth training facility? Doesn’t mean he couldn’t/wouldn’t leave but also could be interviewing to keep his name relevant in coaching circles. Interviewing is never a bad idea...

 

[nitlion6]

Interview for them all. I doubt he takes a coaching job until after 2020 Summer Games.

 

[funkisfun12]

Askren?

 

[tikk10]

I'd think this is Ben Askren's job if he really wants it, but real interesting that DT is throwing his name in the ring. Not sure how he could split time between a head coaching gig and Olympic training, but I suppose money and family could be a consideration. And if he doesn't get the gig he'll not have to make calls when others open up, directors will call him.

 

[NYWRESTLER94]

I'd think this is Ben Askren's job if he really wants it, but real interesting that DT is throwing his name in the ring. Not sure how he could split time between a head coaching gig and Olympic training, but I suppose money and family could be a consideration. And if he doesn't get the gig he'll not have to make calls when others open up, directors will call him.

Cael did do it once

 

[El-Jefe]

Cael did do it once

So did Coleman Scott, though he didn't do as well on the mat as the year before. (How much of that is coaching vs. training, or him being on the downward slope of the career curve anyway, who knows?)

 

[NYWRESTLER94]

So did Coleman Scott, though he didn't do as well on the mat as the year before. (How much of that is coaching vs. training, or him being on the downward slope of the career curve anyway, who knows?)

I think if Cael would’ve been more serious with it rather than it be some spontaneous thing as i recall he would’ve walked away with a medal that year 57 was a tough cut for Scott and he may be a bronze medalist but he’s no Cael

 

[Lyons212]

I think if Cael would’ve been more serious with it rather than it be some spontaneous thing as i recall he would’ve walked away with a medal that year 57 was a tough cut for Scott and he may be a bronze medalist but he’s no Cael

Cael did say, his coaching responsibilities made it difficult to train properly to compete at that level.

 

[caliPSUfan]

Pyles just tweeted that “He’s not” in response to a tweet asking if he has any inside info about Taylor going for the Wisky job.

 

[lionlover]

I'd think this is Ben Askren's job if he really wants it, but real interesting that DT is throwing his name in the ring. Not sure how he could split time between a head coaching gig and Olympic training, but I suppose money and family could be a consideration. And if he doesn't get the gig he'll not have to make calls when others open up, directors will call him.

Cael Sanderson tried as PSU coach. He didn't follow through, but if it couldn't be done, I doubt that he would have tried.

 

[Conewago]

Tell you what, I'd love to see the Wick brothers wrestle under any coach, but especially under Taylor's guidance

 

[El-Jefe]

Cael Sanderson tried as PSU coach. He didn't follow through, but if it couldn't be done, I doubt that he would have tried.

He tried because he issued a challenge to the team, and that was his end of the deal.

 

[tikk10]

Cael Sanderson tried as PSU coach. He didn't follow through, but if it couldn't be done, I doubt that he would have tried.

Cael also had a few years of coaching under his belt by then. I have no idea what Wisconsin would be looking for but if I'm hiring a coach who's never actually coached before, no matter how great a wrestler and big a name he is, I'd probably want his undivided attention until he got his feet under him.

That all said, there are very few wrestlers you can point to, even among the top tier, who are as dedicated and focused as Taylor, so I'd not dismiss the idea entirely. I imagine he'd be a great recruiter, and expectations would be low for a few years at least.

 

[dunkej01]

I was trying to hold out all day and not post but I cant.....

hypothetically......."if" DT is interviewing, he was asked too. "If" your asked to, you go just to get feed back and increase your brand among the AD circles.

you never know "if" youll get an offer you cant refuse

 

[nitlion6]

Cael did do it once

Cael finished 5th or something when he did that.

 

[El-Jefe]

I was trying to hold out all day and not post but I cant.....

hypothetically......."if" DT is interviewing, he was asked too. "If" your asked to, you go just to get feed back and increase your brand among the AD circles.

you never know "if" youll get an offer you cant refuse

They probably have a big-name alum head coach already locked up, but the AD wants to bring in their own person. And then their next own person. And then their next own person. And then ... bag it, maybe we'll get lucky.

Wait, that was Pitt. Never mind.

 

[Needanap]

I was trying to hold out all day and not post but I cant.....

hypothetically......."if" DT is interviewing, he was asked too. "If" your asked to, you go just to get feed back and increase your brand among the AD circles.

you never know "if" youll get an offer you cant refuse

I agree completely Dunke, it's a 2 way street. Think about it from the AD's perspective. It's a chance to create buzz around the program while picking Taylor's brain about many topics needed to build a Competitive D1 wrestling program. It could also help strengthen the AD's negotiating position when trying to land a more "traditional" candidate.

Then there is the offer that DT can't refuse. If the AD is truly considering DT then the AD will likely need to build support from the Administration and boosters. Throw out a trial balloon or two and see what happens. It's a win-win for both parties.

 

[Brian LB-U]

I'd think this is Ben Askren's job if he really wants it, but real interesting that DT is throwing his name in the ring. Not sure how he could split time between a head coaching gig and Olympic training, but I suppose money and family could be a consideration. And if he doesn't get the gig he'll not have to make calls when others open up, directors will call him.

I have a hard time seeing Barry Alvarez offering Ben the job over David. Just my opinion. Obviously they are/were both great competitors.

 

[tikk10]

I have a hard time seeing Barry Alvarez offering Ben the job over David. Just my opinion. Obviously they are/were both great competitors.

I have a hard time seeing Askren settle into a conventional job where he might feel constrained. But that doesn't mean he doesn't want it, and he's said that he does. He's got an advantage over DT in that he is already involved in Wisconsin wrestling at the youth level and would probably be a pretty decent recruiter. DT is more fresh in kids' memories but Askren is still pretty visible.

 

[diggerpup]

Cael finished 5th or something when he did that.

In the match Cael lost, he was the aggressor throughout - and was deep several times. Just couldn’t convert.

And he ended up losing on that stupid ball grab Rule. Pretty bizarre match (on YouTube).

Never saw Cael so frustrated than that match that bounced him.

 

[El-Jefe]

I have a hard time seeing Barry Alvarez offering Ben the job over David. Just my opinion. Obviously they are/were both great competitors.

I have a hard time seeing Alvarez offer it to either.

Suspect his first call is to Pritzlaff, who he knows as a Wisky assistant, and for better or worse the program slide is associated with him leaving.

Wouldn't be surprised to see him take a run at head coaches doing well at smaller schools (Bono, Schwab, etc.).

If he wants to go outside the box, why not call Jeff Jordan? Wisky national champ, very successful HS coach, would have an extensive recruiting network in Ohio.

IMO all of them make more sense than Taylor or Askren, from my guess of Alvarez's perspective.

Gotta remember too -- Alvarez is a meat and potatoes type. He will go hard after the best candidate according to his criteria, which won't include big splashy headlines.

 

[Ja1339]

Jmo, if I'm an AD, and DT is available...I take him

 

[RoarLions1]

Follow the process. Interviews, resumes, the works. David may or may not be a good fit in a program that I doubt anyone here knows any details about. Best candidate gets the job. "Best" can mean so many things.

 

[bowandarrow]

I have a hard time seeing Alvarez offer it to either.

Suspect his first call is to Pritzlaff, who he knows as a Wisky assistant, and for better or worse the program slide is associated with him leaving.

Wouldn't be surprised to see him take a run at head coaches doing well at smaller schools (Bono, Schwab, etc.).

If he wants to go outside the box, why not call Jeff Jordan? Wisky national champ, very successful HS coach, would have an extensive recruiting network in Ohio.

IMO all of them make more sense than Taylor or Askren, from my guess of Alvarez's perspective.

Gotta remember too -- Alvarez is a meat and potatoes type. He will go hard after the best candidate according to his criteria, which won't include big splashy headlines.

Pretty much spot on IMO. I'd love for it to be an out of box hire that adds some spark -- but since it is Alvarez I am not expecting it.

For the WIS job, though, I do think Askren would be a better fit than DT, but they should absolutely interview both.

 

[horraybeer]

Jefe, Jeff Jordan was a 2x AA but not a champ. His brother Jim was.

 

[PSUcup1]

No way on earth I’d hire a guy with zero coaching experience (other than at the youth club level) to be a head coach in the B10

Don’t care how successful a wrestler he is.

 

[El-Jefe]

Jefe, Jeff Jordan was a 2x AA but not a champ. His brother Jim was.

Thanks, my mistake ... those Jordans did well with the hand they were dealt.

 

[matter7172]

Suspect his first call is to Pritzlaff, who he knows as a Wisky assistant, and for better or worse the program slide is associated with him leaving.

Wisconsin slide and Rutgers rise coincide with Pritzlaff moving from Wisconsin to Rutgers. Hmmmm...

 

[diggerpup]

If I was Wisconsin, I’d call Mark Perry.
Why not ?

Pritzlaff would be a great guy to call.

As for DT, he probably just wants an interview. DT needs to focus on the World Cup then 2020 .... after that, he can sit beside Cael for 3-4 years after Varner gets his first HC job.

 

[dunkej01]

If I was Wisconsin, I’d call Mark Perry.
Why not ?

Pritzlaff would be a great guy to call.

As for DT, he probably just wants an interview. DT needs to focus on the World Cup then 2020 .... after that, he can sit beside Cael for 3-4 after Varner gets his first HC job.

If they could hire Perry away from the HWC, it make for a f** summer on the boards.

#addtotheprayerchain

 

[WiscoWrastler]

No way on earth I’d hire a guy with zero coaching experience (other than at the youth club level) to be a head coach in the B10

Don’t care how successful a wrestler he is.

Well he was an assistant at ASU and Mizzou. So I wouldn't call that zero experience.

 

[PSUcup1]

Well he was an assistant at ASU and Mizzou. So I wouldn't call that zero experience.

I’m speaking about David Taylor

 

[billrag]

If I was Wisconsin, I’d call Mark Perry.
Why not ?

Pritzlaff would be a great guy to call.

As for DT, he probably just wants an interview. DT needs to focus on the World Cup then 2020 .... after that, he can sit beside Cael for 3-4 years after Varner gets his first HC job.

I sure hope you're right about Taylor. He's going to be a great coach and while I wouldn't blame him or them if he ended up elsewhere because he was given a chance, I'd much rather see him at PSU.

 

[Lyons212]

I sure hope you're right about Taylor. He's going to be a great coach and while I wouldn't blame him or them if he ended up elsewhere because he was given a chance, I'd much rather see him at PSU.

Agree. We are/will become the new Iowa. PSU will win lots of national championships both team and individual. In the next 5 to 20 years we are going to see lots of head coaching positions filled by former PSU wrestlers, just like Iowa had happen during and after their glory years. PSU staff can only have 3 assistants and one head coach and they all seem happy with their current situation. I have a suspicion that Cody, Casey and Jake probably get paid more than most head coaching positions can offer. Throw-in the winning and other intangibles, PSU tough place to leave.

 

[dunkej01]

on FRL today they mentioned that Hahn, Bono, Askren are interviewing this week. Schwab they didnt have confirmed.

eluded that the open application process closes Friday and a possible decision could be coming soon as in 2 weeks.

no mention of DT during the discussion.

 

[tabenn]

Agree. We are/will become the new Iowa. PSU will win lots of national championships both team and individual. In the next 5 to 20 years we are going to see lots of head coaching positions filled by former PSU wrestlers, just like Iowa had happen during and after their glory years. PSU staff can only have 3 assistants and one head coach and they all seem happy with their current situation. I have a suspicion that Cody, Casey and Jake probably get paid more than most head coaching positions can offer. Throw-in the winning and other intangibles, PSU tough place to leave.

I am pretty sure that when Caels contracts talks went long last year, that Cael was assuring that is staff was taken care of.

 

[Lyons212]

I am pretty sure that when Caels contracts talks went long last year, that Cael was assuring that is staff was taken care of.

Wouldn't disagree. A huge part of Cael's success at PSU has been the unsung work of the assistant coaches. Awesome staff.

 

[nerfstate]

Askren said in his podcast today the job is down to him, Bono, and Hahn.