Cowduck
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I'm normally a patient guy when it comes to coaches but Schroyer's tenure was unbearable, mostly owing to horrible losses to some of the lowliest basketball programs in D-1.
I think there are a lot of guys out there who I would be happy with taking his place. Anyone on the following list would be acceptable.
Unobtainable, in my opinion:
1. Joe Dooley - He's arguably the most highly regarded assistant coach in the country right now, has coached here before, and is a dynamite recruiter. I think he can have a better job than UW.
2. Mike Dunlap - Overqualified, really. Could have had the Arizona job but turned it down to assist Lavin at St. John's. Why would he take this one?
High risk, moderately high reward:
3. Billy Gillispie - Alcohol issue is a big red flag. But Wyoming could be the right fit for him to reestablish himself as a top-notch coach. I say moderately high reward because if he's successful here and proves that he's clean he won't be long for Laramie.
Solid fits
4a. Ray Giacoletti - Has coached in this league before, although he didn't do much at Utah once Bogut left. His EWU teams overachieved. Currently assisting Few at Gonzaga, perhaps he's made some inroads in recruiting connections in that capacity
4b. Jeremy Cox - Sentimental favorite for me as I knew him as Bergie back when I was a very young kid attending every Sheridan College game. Since he has Wyoming roots could be a long term coach here if he's successful.
Would have to hold my nose but begrudgingly admit he'd be a decent hire
5. Dave Rice - He's well regarded but the BYU stink is heavy.
I think there are a lot of guys out there who I would be happy with taking his place. Anyone on the following list would be acceptable.
Unobtainable, in my opinion:
1. Joe Dooley - He's arguably the most highly regarded assistant coach in the country right now, has coached here before, and is a dynamite recruiter. I think he can have a better job than UW.
2. Mike Dunlap - Overqualified, really. Could have had the Arizona job but turned it down to assist Lavin at St. John's. Why would he take this one?
High risk, moderately high reward:
3. Billy Gillispie - Alcohol issue is a big red flag. But Wyoming could be the right fit for him to reestablish himself as a top-notch coach. I say moderately high reward because if he's successful here and proves that he's clean he won't be long for Laramie.
Solid fits
4a. Ray Giacoletti - Has coached in this league before, although he didn't do much at Utah once Bogut left. His EWU teams overachieved. Currently assisting Few at Gonzaga, perhaps he's made some inroads in recruiting connections in that capacity
4b. Jeremy Cox - Sentimental favorite for me as I knew him as Bergie back when I was a very young kid attending every Sheridan College game. Since he has Wyoming roots could be a long term coach here if he's successful.
Would have to hold my nose but begrudgingly admit he'd be a decent hire
5. Dave Rice - He's well regarded but the BYU stink is heavy.