Rick Barnes

[Coach85]

If Rick Barnes is let go at the end of the season who do you believe UT will go after to replace him? Shaka Smart???? Mark Few???? Who else could be in the running?

[TxHoops]

Barring a miracle, Barnes is gone. The name I am hearing, and have been hearing for the past few years, is Shaka Smart. That's more the popular choice though and this AD has already shown he will hire who he wants. He is a basketball guy though so I suspect it will be a decent hire.

[baddog]

Texas' team is young, no? Can play with anyone. Need to finish .

[badndn]

Smart moneys on Shaka! 😁
Sorry that was Cheesy.
Two other names. Gregg Marshall WSU and Scott Drew BU.

[RaiderRed30]

Since everyone is saying smart what about the SFA coach? I thought they play similar to VCU and beat them last year. I like Shaka but SFA is winning and the coach already has recruiting ties here to get good players

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Smart moneys on Shaka!
Sorry that was Cheesy.
Two other names. Gregg Marshall WSU and Scott Drew BU.

Why would Drew leave Baylor? That would be a downgrade IMO. 

[PhatMack19]

Why would Drew leave Baylor? That would be a downgrade IMO.

Any job at Texas is the best in the world. I can't wait to have grandkids so I can tell them about their last search for a football coach.

[baddog]

Any job at Texas is the best in the world. I can't wait to have grandkids so I can tell them about their last search for a football coach.

Coach searching is very trying when just the thought of someone bolting to grab a prestigious job at Texas causes other universities to lock down their coaches with substantial raises. Don't brainwash your grandkids and have them think your way.

[Coach85]

Why is it that no matter what the topic is that pertains to UT or A&M it turns into a argument about which school is better than the other? All I want to know is what your opinion is on who you think the next coach will be if Barnes is let go.......Stick with the topic and just give your opinion on who you believe it will be. I am tired of hearing all the bashing of either school and every topic relating to these two schools turning into a comparison of them. AGAIN, STICK WITH THE TOPIC.

[PhatMack19]

Why is it that no matter what the topic is that pertains to UT or A&M it turns into a argument about which school is better than the other? All I want to know is what your opinion is on who you think the next coach will be if Barnes is let go.......Stick with the topic and just give your opinion on who you believe it will be. I am tired of hearing all the bashing of either school and every topic relating to these two schools turning into a comparison of them. AGAIN, STICK WITH THE TOPIC.

I don't think Texas is a downgrade from Baylor as was mentioned on this thread. With the right coach, Texas could be one of the top basketball schools in the country. Baylor has a ceiling in which Texas doesn't.

[badndn]

Why would Drew leave Baylor? That would be a downgrade IMO.

vvvvvvv What he said. vvvvvvv

I don't think Texas is a downgrade from Baylor as was mentioned on this thread. With the right coach, Texas could be one of the top basketball schools in the country. Baylor has a ceiling in which Texas doesn't.

And $$$$.

[TxHoops]

Any job at Texas is the best in the world. I can't wait to have grandkids so I can tell them about their last search for a football coach.

#obsessionnoted

[TxHoops]

Why would Drew leave Baylor? That would be a downgrade IMO.

One word: Waco

It is a not so well kept secret Briles would have left if offered the job without interviewing. i have had this confirmed by some prominent Baylor alums. That being said, Scott Drew wouldn't be near the top of my list. He has had a lot of off the court issues in his program that would keep him from getting the Texas job anyway.

[Peppermint Patty]

UT will get the best available coach. This will be epic!

 

I could care less who they hire. It's just time for a change.

[OldTimer]

One word: Waco

It is a not so well kept secret Briles would have left if offered the job without interviewing. i have had this confirmed by some prominent Baylor alums. That being said, Scott Drew wouldn't be near the top of my list. He has had a lot of off the court issues in his program that would keep him from getting the Texas job anyway.

If this is true and Texas passed on Briles - for any reason - could be the worst mistake Texas has made in a long time.  Strong was not a bad choice but you put Briles with what he can do with 3 star recruits and give him the recruits that Texas will have regardless of who is the coach - you might have had that Texas dynasty back a lot sooner than even Texas fans think was possible.

[TxHoops]

If this is true and Texas passed on Briles - for any reason - could be the worst mistake Texas has made in a long time. Strong was not a bad choice but you put Briles with what he can do with 3 star recruits and give him the recruits that Texas will have regardless of who is the coach - you might have had that Texas dynasty back a lot sooner than even Texas fans think was possible.

I guess you would call it a "pass." He let it be known (through his agent of course) if he was offered (without interviewing, etc.), he would come. This was Patterson's show and he refused to take that route. I had this confirmed by a pretty prominent Baylor alum who is very involved with the program. Same guy initially told me (right after Mack "retired") there was no way Briles would leave for Texas.

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

I guess you would call it a "pass." He let it be known (through his agent of course) if he was offered (without interviewing, etc.), he would come. This was Patterson's show and he refused to take that route. I had this confirmed by a pretty prominent Baylor alum who is very involved with the program. Same guy initially told me (right after Mack "retired") there was no way Briles would leave for Texas.

I was told this samething by Briles fam while working out West. 

[bullets13]

Watching the body language of his players tonight, it's time for him to go.

[TxHoops]

Sigh - 25 footer is the shot we come up with on a 25 second, no shot clock possession. Wonder why we can't close.

[TxHoops]

Sigh - 25 footer is the shot we come up with on a 25 second, no shot clock possession. Wonder why we can't close.

[Coach85]

Anyone heard any chatter about if Barnes is going to retain his job or will he be asked to resign.

[TxHoops]

He's gone. Not sure how it will happen. Tight lips on replacements. Pure speculation at this point.

[bullets13]

He's gone. Not sure how it will happen. Tight lips on replacements. Pure speculation at this point.

Pure speculation he's gone, or pure speculation on who his replacement might be?

[OldTimer]

I am wondering if he is gone or not - you would think if he is gone you would want the replacement as soon as possible.  

 

Did the late season minor surge buy him another year at the helm?  

[TxHoops]

I am wondering if he is gone or not - you would think if he is gone you would want the replacement as soon as possible.

Did the late season minor surge buy him another year at the helm?

I'm still hearing he's gone. Not sure the delay. Might have something to do with replacements still coaching or recently eliminated.