If I'm Orsini and am thinking about making a move...

[Sic_em]

The first person I'd talk to is Fran Fraschilla. The guy lives right here in Highland Park. He's got a great gig with ESPN, so I don't know if he is even interested in getting back in coaching or not, but I'd sure as hell talk to him and find out. In my opinion SMU is doing nothing but wasting time keeping Doherty around.

[PonyDoh]

That's only slightly better then Gillespie. You guys pick the worst possible candidates. Do any of you have suggestions that aren't abusive alcoholics who get fired at big positions, or hang brain during halftime?

Seriously, only real candidates please, if you're gonna start a thread.

[mustangklick]

Billy Gillespie all the way. He'd get the frats in there for sure.

[PonyDoh]

Billy Gillespie all the way. He'd get the frats in there for sure.

if we didn't hire fran, we aren't hiring Gillespie. He's an industry laughingstock. You never hear how he'd be a good hire, only about how people hope he gets the help he needs. Good hire

[mustangklick]

Billy Gillespie all the way. He'd get the frats in there for sure.

if we didn't hire fran, we aren't hiring Gillespie. He's an industry laughingstock. You never hear how he'd be a good hire, only about how people hope he gets the help he needs. Good hire

I bet a team coached by Gillespie would play better than our current team. Plus, I bet he could relate to our students better, get the frats to show up!

[EastStang]

I'd call Bobby Knight, Jim Boeheim, John Thompson, Jim Calhoun, Mike K. Gary Williams, Tubby Smith, and ask each one of them, if they had to hire a head coach at SMU who would they hire. Take the name that comes up most often. They know who would do a great job at SMU and would lead the team out of the mire. One name not mentioned, but who by all accounts was a solid bench coach and recruiter is Rony Thompson. Yes, there was an NCAA problem during his tenure, but that's the sort of thing that can be vetted. I'd certainly, give him a look if I were looking.

[Z1]

Gillespie ? He can most likely get more out of the team than Doh has at this point. But if your history and recent track record isn't good and your a potential public relations nightmare, what good will it do to look for another coach again in two or three years.

His name should be buried somewhere and not brought up again.


I'd consider Knight or Gary Williams before Gillespie any day. At least Knights problems might be fixable with sedatives and Gary can coach,recruit, and relate well enough to take new recruits up hill instead of down or sideways. Knight might be too expensive and a tad tough on the furniture tho. Gary might fit in good with the kind of dollars that we're paying Doh.

z

[dcpony]

[quote]I'd call Bobby Knight, Jim Boeheim, John Thompson, Jim Calhoun, Mike K. Gary Williams, Tubby Smith, and ask each one of them, if they had to hire a head coach at SMU who would they hire. Take the name that comes up most often. They know who would do a great job at SMU and would lead the team out of the mire. One name not mentioned, but who by all accounts was a solid bench coach and recruiter is Rony Thompson. Yes, there was an NCAA problem during his tenure, but that's the sort of thing that can be vetted. I'd certainly, give him a look if I were looking.[quote]

None of those guys would sniff SMU. I think UT's Russ Springamann's our best bet. Another assistant Orsini should also consider Scott Spinelli at A$M. And Chris Mooney at Richmond will be another hot name for HC jobs if the Spiders keep rolling.I watched the Mustangs play UNLV. It was the first time I'd seen them play on TV since Dement was running things, his teams were way better, in terms of talent and execution. Hell I'd take Dement back.

If you want to go retread here's my list so far:
Tommy Amaker might look at this job. Believe it or not his Harvard team is pretty good and will probably win the Ivy.
I also think Willis Wilson would interview.
Steve Robinson: Asst at UNC former HC at FSU and Tulsa

[dcpony]

I'd call Bobby Knight, Jim Boeheim, John Thompson, Jim Calhoun, Mike K. Gary Williams, Tubby Smith, and ask each one of them, if they had to hire a head coach at SMU who would they hire. Take the name that comes up most often. They know who would do a great job at SMU and would lead the team out of the mire. One name not mentioned, but who by all accounts was a solid bench coach and recruiter is Rony Thompson. Yes, there was an NCAA problem during his tenure, but that's the sort of thing that can be vetted. I'd certainly, give him a look if I were looking.

None of those guys would sniff SMU. I think UT's Russ Springamann's our best bet. Another assistant Orsini should also consider Scott Spinelli at A$M. And Chris Mooney at Richmond will be another hot name for HC jobs if the Spiders keep rolling.I watched the Mustangs play UNLV. It was the first time I'd seen them play on TV since Dement was running things, his teams were way better, in terms of talent and execution. Hell I'd take Dement back.

If you want to go retread here's my list so far:
Tommy Amaker might look at this job. Believe it or not his Harvard team is pretty good and will probably win the Ivy.
I also think Willis Wilson would interview.
Steve Robinson: Asst at UNC former HC at FSU and Tulsa

[Oliver]

dc...I don't he was suggesting that we try to hire any of them, but they we seek their advice for a good candidate.

[ponyscott]

I am sorry and no disrespect intended, but anyone who would still even mention Gillespie as a coach at SMU should be banned from Ponyfans....that is UN-informed crap...and mentioning Fran for a coach is a close second ( so WHAT if he lives in HP?)....C'mon lets get serious as this thread will heat up as Doh is really tired and isn't making it happen for SMU.....he has to go, but wow get real guys.....lets throw out some real good candidates for us....

[Oliver]

dc...I don't he was suggesting that we try to hire any of them, but they we seek their advice for a good candidate.

looks like I celebrated the bowl a little harder than i thought, someone get me hooked on phonics lol

[PonyDoh]

Gillespie ? He can most likely get more out of the team than Doh has at this point. But if your history and recent track record isn't good and your a potential public relations nightmare, what good will it do to look for another coach again in two or three years.

His name should be buried somewhere and not brought up again.


I'd consider Knight or Gary Williams before Gillespie any day. At least Knights problems might be fixable with sedatives and Gary can coach,recruit, and relate well enough to take new recruits up hill instead of down or sideways. Knight might be too expensive and a tad tough on the furniture tho. Gary might fit in good with the kind of dollars that we're paying Doh.

z

We're paying Doh like 450k a year. That's chump change buy out money for this school. If we want it done, we can get it done now. I've bolded the black part b/c it made me spit my coffee. Gary is a soon to be HOF coach that makes 2mil plus a year, before talking about camps, TV & radio obligations, and his apparel deal w/Under Armour, a Terp company. I could see him coaching after Maryland, but it will have to be a place where 'coaching them up' is a priority, and not recruiting. That is more like the SoCon, not CUSA.

[CalallenStang]

Springman should be first choice.

[ponyscott]

[quote="CalallenStang"]Springman should be first choice.[/

For those on here....this is his BIO:





Full name: Keith Russell Springmann
Date of birth: Sept. 24, 1969
Hometown: Silver Spring, Md.
High school: Paint Branch HS (Silver Spring, Md.)
College: Salisbury State 1990
Wife: Neissa

8th season at Texas

Russell Springmann enters his eighth season as a full-time assistant coach at The University of Texas and his 11th year in association with Rick Barnes.

In his first seven years as a full-time assistant at UT, Springmann has helped the Longhorns post a 179-62 (.743) record while making five NCAA "Sweet 16" appearances, including a trip to the Final Four in 2003 and the "Elite Eight" in both 2006 and 2008. Texas is one of just three schools to have advanced to at least the "Sweet 16" of the NCAA tourney in five of the last seven seasons. The 179 wins are the most victories in a seven-year period in school history.

During this stretch, the Longhorns also have signed six McDonald's All-Americans (Brad Buckman, 2002; LaMarcus Aldridge, 2004; Daniel Gibson, 2004; Mike Williams, 2004; D.J. Augustin, 2006; Kevin Durant, 2006). UT's seven-man freshman class in 2006 was tabbed the No. 3 recruiting class in the nation by both Rivals.com and Scout.com. Texas' five-man freshman class in 2004 featured three McDonald's All-Americans (Aldridge, Gibson and Williams) and was tabbed the No. 1 class in the nation by Clark Francis' Hoop Scoop.

Over the last three seasons, Texas has posted a combined 86-24 (.782) record, shattering the mark for most wins at UT in a three-year period (previous was 75, twice). Texas set a school record for most wins in a season (31-7) in 2007-08. While using a starting rotation of four freshmen and a sophomore in 2006-07, the Horns posted a 25-10 mark and advanced to the NCAA Second Round. In 2005-06, Texas registered a 30-7 record and advanced to the NCAA "Elite Eight."

Texas is the only school in the country that can claim two National Player of the Year winners in the last six years, T.J. Ford (2003) and Kevin Durant (2007). UT has had three consensus first-team All-Americans during Springmann's time as an assistant (T.J. Ford in 2003, Kevin Durant in 2007 and D.J. Augustin in 2008), and Augustin claimed the Bob Cousy Award as the nation's top point guard in 2008.

Texas has produced four Top 10 picks (T.J. Ford, LaMarcus Aldridge, Kevin Durant and D.J. Augustin) in the last six years, the top total in the nation during this stretch. Connecticut, Florida and North Carolina have each had three Top 10 selections in this span.

Both Aldridge (2006) and Durant (2007) were selected as the No. 2 overall picks in their respective drafts. In fact, UT became the first school to have a Top Two pick in consecutive NBA Drafts since DePaul in 1981-82.

When Augustin was selected as the No. 9 pick by the Charlotte Bobcats in the 2008 NBA Draft, it completed quite a three-year run for the Longhorns at the Draft. Texas is the only school in the nation to have a Top 10 pick in each of the last three NBA Drafts. In fact, UT is just the fourth school since 1985 (when the current draft lottery system was implemented) to produce a lottery pick in three consecutive years. Georgia Tech (1989-91), Duke (1992-95) and Connecticut (2004-06) previously accomplished the feat.

In his first three seasons at Texas, Springmann served as an administrative assistant. In that role, he supervised the film exchange process, assisted in on-campus recruiting and played a major role in organizing summer camp administration.

During his 10 years in Austin, the Longhorns have made a school-record 10 consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament while posting a 247-93 (.726) record. The 247 wins mark the most number of victories in a 10-year period in school history. UT also set a school record by recording its ninth straight 20-win season in 2007-08.

Springmann came to Texas after spending two seasons (1996-97 and 1997-98) working in the basketball office at the University of Florida. While with the Gators, he also served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach.

Prior to his stint at Florida, Springmann served four seasons as the boys' varsity coach at Mardela (Md.) High School. Inheriting a program that had won just three games in the three years prior to his arrival, he led the team to a playoff win and a state regional semifinal appearance during the 1993-94 season. For his efforts, Springmann earned Bayside Conference Coach of the Year and Mason-Dixon Coach of the Year honors.

Springmann began his coaching career in 1990-91 as an assistant coach at Salisbury State University in Salisbury, Md. He worked as an assistant for two seasons before accepting the position at Mardela High.

Springmann graduated from Salisbury State in 1990 with a bachelor's degree in physical education. A four-year letterwinner in basketball, he served as team captain during his junior and senior seasons. He also earned recognition as the school's Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 1989-90.

Born Sept. 24, 1969, he is a native of Silver Spring, Md. Springmann and his wife, Neissa, reside in Austin.