Who would you hire to replace Chambers?

[Nitty_Lion]

2 year’s ago I would have replaced him with Ben Howland before he went down south. Mississippi State ain’t much of a great job, even compared to PSU.

Now, I would go hard after Hoiberg. Invest in the program considerably. I thank Pat for the foundation he’s spent 8 years building, and was one of his earliest defenders for the first 5 years. But to me it’s clear we need to go in a new direction.

Throw out some realistic names.

 

[Nitt1300]

wasn't aware that the job was open

 

[Nitty_Lion]

wasn't aware that the job was open

It likely will be in due time. Have you watched this team this year?

You’re naive if you think ADs don’t make lists of candidates and targets before making employment decisions

 

[psuro]

Fred Hoiberg.

 

[Art]

If they're going to pay the next guy what they pay Chambers this discussion is moot.

 

[ga.lion]

2 year’s ago I would have replaced him with Ben Howland before he went down south. Mississippi State ain’t much of a great job, even compared to PSU.

Now, I would go hard after Hoiberg. Invest in the program considerably. I thank Pat for the foundation he’s spent 8 years building, and was one of his earliest defenders for the first 5 years. But to me it’s clear we need to go in a new direction.

Throw out some realistic names.

I like Chambers and hope he gets the job done. I’m a Buzz Williams fan so I’d rescue him from Va Tech

 

[BobPSU92]

Ed DeChellis

 

[Erial_Lion]

Bo Ryan

 

[ILLINOISLION]

Bo Ryan

Probably a better chance to hire Meg Ryan.

 

[ILLINOISLION]

If you recognize the name of a proposed coach, that coach is probably not interested.

 

[BobPSU92]

Probably a better chance to hire Meg Ryan.

Other coaches on her recruiting:

I’ll have what she’s having.

 

[psuro]

Gene Shue.

 

[fairgambit]

Win or lose, a full house.

 

[Erial_Lion]

Probably a better chance to hire Meg Ryan.

Philly guy, and at 70, I don’t know if he’ll have opportunities at bigger schools if he really wants to get back into it for one last swing.

I expect Chambers back next year, but should always be prepared if needed.

 

[Raffycorn]

I like Chambers and hope he gets the job done. I’m a Buzz Williams fan so I’d rescue him from Va Tech

No thank you. I don’t want someone with Buzz Williams’ integrity anywhere close to Penn State.

 

[4INSBU]

Big Bird would be a step forward

 

[Norm Petersin]

Bruce Parkhill and Herry Dunn

 

[2020 is Our Year]

Mike Nardi former Nova player and current Nova coach. Very young coach. This would be a great opportunity for him to get his feet wet and build for a better job. We don't need to pretend we're a destination job.

 

[johnmpsu]

I like Chambers and hope he gets the job done. I’m a Buzz Williams fan so I’d rescue him from Va Tech

Didn't PSU beat a ranked Va Tech team this year? Yes, I thought so.

 

[Whaaaaaaaany]

Bruce Parkhill

 

[PennStateProud55]

Kevin stallings

 

[ElectricCityLion]

John Chaney

 

[Erial_Lion]

Mike Nardi former Nova player and current Nova coach. Very young coach. This would be a great opportunity for him to get his feet wet and build for a better job. We don't need to pretend we're a destination job.

He can get his feet wet in the America East or MAAC (with about 5-10 more years of experience).

 

[Ranger Dan]

I must admit, It’s getting harder to stay positive about Chambers because whenever I think I can see the crest of the hill, it just keeps going.

I think Pat is a good man, hard working, and a capable coach. It’s just an uphill battle that is tough to overcome. He’s has connections to key recruiting hotbeds and gets blue chip players to visit. The lack of a strong basketball tradition and a complete dumpster fire of a basketball facility seem to be impossible to overcome.

That said, what coach is going to come to penn State and overcome these obstacles?

 

[ILLINOISLION]

Philly guy, and at 70, I don’t know if he’ll have opportunities at bigger schools if he really wants to get back into it for one last swing.

I expect Chambers back next year, but should always be prepared if needed.

Seriously, I always liked Bo, but at age 70 I think he’d have a hard time convincing recruits he’d be around very long. He did a great job at Wiscy, but he walked away three years ago.....he’s through coaching.

 

[2020 is Our Year]

He can get his feet wet in the America East or MAAC (with about 5-10 more years of experience).

There's no need for that. We've the perfect program to take that risk. There's absolutely no downside. Sean McVay became a HC in the NFL at 30 with just 3 years experience as an OC. We do not need a guy that's been a HC. We need a young guy that can related to recruits who knows the game.

 

[Erial_Lion]

He did a great job at Wiscy, but he walked away three years ago.....he’s through coaching.

That’s not what he’s said.

 

[MacNit07]

I must admit, It’s getting harder to stay positive about Chambers because whenever I think I can see the crest of the hill, it just keeps going.

I think Pat is a good man, hard working, and a capable coach. It’s just an uphill battle that is tough to overcome. He’s has connections to key recruiting hotbeds and gets blue chip players to visit. The lack of a strong basketball tradition and a complete dumpster fire of a basketball facility seem to be impossible to overcome.

That said, what coach is going to come to penn State and overcome these obstacles?

Very reluctantly, I must agree - Oat has had more than enough time. Sweep aside the obstacles (Sandy being #1) and hire a coach that has a name and a proven record.

 

[Erial_Lion]

There's no need for that. We've the perfect program to take that risk. There's absolutely no downside. Sean McVay became a HC in the NFL at 30 with just 3 years experience as an OC. We do not need a guy that's been a HC. We need a young guy that can related to recruits who knows the game.

That’s like saying “there is no downside to Rutgers football hiring Johnny Manziel, he can relate to kids”.

Nardi doesn’t have the experience, is just starting to build connections, has no track record of player development, recruiting successes, etc. There isn’t a Patriot/MAAC/Ivy/etc school that would hire him today.

If we’re gonna blow this up, it sure as hell will be for somebody better than Mike Nardi. If you’re looking for the “young guy that we’ll reach for”, at least give me Scheyer or McNamara or someone in that league.

 

[2020 is Our Year]

That’s like saying “there is no downside to Rutgers football hiring Johnny Manziel, he can relate to kids”.

Nardi doesn’t have the experience, is just starting to build connections, has no track record of player development, recruiting successes, etc. There isn’t a Patriot/MAAC/Ivy/etc school that would hire him today.

If we’re gonna blow this up, it sure as hell will be for somebody better than Mike Nardi.

You just compared Manziel to Nardi. I can stop reading at that point.

 

[BrianS]

I would offer TONY BENNETT at Virginia anything he wants!!! He is 49 years old, and makes 2.43 million! Why can't we offer him 4 million, and take it from there!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Bennett_(basketball,_born_1969)

 

[Erial_Lion]

I would offer TONY BENNETT at Virginia anything he wants!!! He is 49 years old, and makes 2.43 million! Why can't we offer him 4 million, and take it from there!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Bennett_(basketball,_born_1969)

Because he’d laugh at the thought of coming to PSU for 4 million (as Virginia matches the offer).

 

[Erial_Lion]

You just compared Manziel to Nardi. I can stop reading at that point.

True...Manziel might actually get some recruits to return his calls.

 

[2020 is Our Year]

True...Manziel might actually get some recruits to return his calls.

Keep defending Chambers and being oblivious to the change that is needed. You can't blow up something that doesn't exist. It's him to gamble.

 

[Erial_Lion]

Keep defending Chambers and being oblivious to the change that is needed. You can't blow up something that doesn't exist. It's him to gamble.

Actually, I’m able to see the full picture, and the pros/cons to keeping him. You are the one that ignores the recruiting inroads, ignores that we’re a top 50ish program today, ignores the Ronan Catholic pipeline, and thinks hiring someone with a resume the length of Nick Collela’s as head coach has “no downside”.

There is a long way to fall if/when we blow it up, and I’ve lived thru it a few times already to remember what it’s like. I don need to relive the days of Marlon Smith and Ben Luber playing 40 minutes/night, or Tim McGovern trying to guard Kiwane Garris, or our primary big being Kevin Fellows.

This whole “it can’t get worse than this” isn’t reality.

 

[Ranger Dan]

I would offer TONY BENNETT at Virginia anything he wants!!! He is 49 years old, and makes 2.43 million! Why can't we offer him 4 million, and take it from there!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Bennett_(basketball,_born_1969)

You don’t think UVA would pay him 5mm to keep Bennett? Also, if Bennett was going to go somewhere, he could have his pick of schools, not having to go to a school with as big of a project as Penn State would be.

 

[UNCPSUFAN]

It's plain and simple the university and athletic department needs to commit to having a competitive winning men's basketball program. Until they do no good coach is coming to take the job at Penn State. Lowest spend budget in the Big Ten, bad facilities , little fan support equals no commitment from PSU to succeed in men's basketball.

 

[2020 is Our Year]

Actually, I’m able to see the full picture, and the pros/cons to keeping him. You are the one that ignores the recruiting inroads, ignores that we’re a top 50ish program today, ignores the Ronan Catholic pipeline, and thinks hiring someone with a resume the length of Nick Collela’s as head coach has “no downside”.

There is a long way to fall if/when we blow it up, and I’ve lived thru it a few times already to remember what it’s like. I don need to relive the days of Marlon Smith and Ben Luber playing 40 minutes/night, or Tim McGovern trying to guard Kiwane Garris, or our primary big being Kevin Fellows.

This whole “it can’t get worse than this” isn’t reality.

Enjoy the 20 year plan you believe exists. We're completely irrelevant. Decent or awful there's no difference.

 

[Nitty_Lion]

I like Chambers and hope he gets the job done. I’m a Buzz Williams fan so I’d rescue him from Va Tech

Penn state from VT is a pretty lateral move

 

[Nitty_Lion]

That’s not what he’s said.

What? Has bo expressed interest in coaching again?