Dana Altman ...
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Won't happen but I wish it would
Oregon is 17-12 and in 7th place in a league who will probably get fewer teams in the dance than the B1G.....
But he's also built that program into a consistent contender: Five straight NCAA tournament appearances and made the Final Four last season. He's got a good thing going there.
Makes perfect sense. Once you've taken a team to the Elite Eight and the Final Four in back-to-back years and been rewarded with a 7 yr/$20 mil contract, coaching Nebraska basketball is the next logical step in one's career.
You can love Tim all you want. But don't let that get in the way of being rational.
Dana Altman is a better coach than Tim Miles. Period. Anyone saying otherwise is delusional.
“Open that checkbook”
“From Nebraska”
“He could have a statue “
“Nebraska has so much D1 talent, he’ll never have to leave the state.”
Maybe not the last one, but I’m sure you’ll hear all of the others. If it was that easy, Nick Saban would be coaching Kansas.
Why all the hate on Miles this year? Did anyone really expect Nebraska to be 20-9 at this point in the season and looking at a possible double bye in the B1G tourney? Seriously people.... Get a grip. Yes Altman is more than likely a better coach than Miles, but that's also why he is at Oregon and left Creighton. Yes the loss to Illinois was not good for the team, but they still have 2 games at PBA left and a possible rematch with a Michigan team that we have beaten already. They are still on the bubble, it will just be tougher now with the loss last night. But again, if someone told you at the beginning of the year that after game 29 Nebraska would be sitting in 4th place in the B1G at 20-9 and 11-5 in the conference we ALL would have taken that and ran. Step away from the ledge a little and don't let one poor performance late alter how good this year has been for Nebraska (after a rough start mind you). I'm ok with where we are right now and it will be interesting to see where we finish and if there is any more transfers after the year. If we can have Watson, Copeland, Palmer, & Roby back next year I think this team will be looking at another great year next year as well. Just my 2 cents worth.
Having a top ten season post WWII and we’re discussing replacement coaches. Delusional. This isn’t football where we can expect championships. Talking about a new basketball coach after a 20 win season...still funny.
Delusional, is thinking he'd leave Oregon to come to Nebraska now. We missed that boat when Collier was hired. He is going to turn 60 this year. His time is limited. I would seriously question his intelligence level and sanity if he gave up what he has there to come to Lincoln.
Pretty sure Miles has bought himself another year even if we aren’t dancing. Also...at this point I think just about everyone would agree that Oregon will likely be included in the FBI investigation. I think Altman is a very good coach but doubtful that Moos would touch him with a ten foot pole at this point.
And this will continue to linger IMHO. I'm not saying it should, I'm just saying I think it will.
https://www.si.com/college-basketba...an-oregon-kavell-bigby-williams-investigation
That...and with Oregon popping out of nowhere in the Bowen sweepstakes I think they are probably in trouble once the investigation is finished.
The conundrum I see with Miles is to extend or not extend. I say no, no way in hell do you give that man an extension. However, a real possibility is next years team actually does well, considering the starting lineup
G -Watson
G- Palmer
F- Copeland
F- Roby
C- Jordy
That’s maybe the best starting 5 since 1991, and all upperclassmen, a real edge we can have over most teams... anyways, I see that team possibly doing well. Then I see a bigger school hiring Miles after next year because of it, if Moose doesn’t give him an extension this year.
As good as 2019 may be, 2020 could be as bad. Miles will want to leave after next year knowing that 2019 is his best shot to act like he’s a good coach. I hope the Husker admin don’t fall for it. Let Miles win next year and GTFO afterwards on his own will. School will be that much richer not having to pay for buyouts.
G -Watson
G- Palmer
F- Copeland
F- Roby
C- Jordy
That’s maybe the best starting 5 since 1991, and all upperclassmen, a real edge we can have over most teams... anyways, I see that team possibly doing well. Then I see a bigger school hiring Miles after next year because of it, if Moose doesn’t give him an extension this year.
As good as 2019 may be, 2020 could be as bad. Miles will want to leave after next year knowing that 2019 is his best shot to act like he’s a good coach. I hope the Husker admin don’t fall for it. Let Miles win next year and GTFO afterwards on his own will. School will be that much richer not having to pay for buyouts.
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As much as I like the idea, it would be a selfish and sort-sighted move on the part of NU if that scenario did play out. While not as visible as the football program, this would be like firing a football coach after a 9-win season. Just has a bad look and most coaches worth their salt wouldn't sniff Nebraska if there is the perception that they don't support success (no matter how bad the next year looks).
While I don't envy the position the university is in with Miles' contract should our starting lineup look like what you posted (ie, no one goes pro after this season), they would need to pony up for Miles to save face for a subsequent hire.
What "bigger school" might hire Miles? And if NU chintzes on the extension, it is signalling to all "splash hires" that 20 wins at a non-roundball school isn't good enough. I suppose NU can take another ride of the hot mid-major hiring circuit.
I don't see Miles getting a better job than Nebraska. What big-time program is going to hire him? He has a .500 record and zero postseason wins as a D-I coach. He's pretty much the Mike Riley of basketball coaches.
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Except for the fact that a school that has money from success in a different sport could open the checkbook for a sport that they are horrible in.
I know where he’s from, but West Virginia football isn’t comparable to Nebraska basketball even.
Reading one line from a persons post does not make a relevant post for you.
.500 at Nebraska. you may want to check his career numbers before you throw him in Mike Riley territory.
I’m banking on 2019 to be a career year for Miles and one of the best, if not the best, year in Husker hoops. If all guys come back, next year has the real makings of (dare I state it), a sweet 16 year.
If Miles does that a bigger school might think “wow, Miles must be an amazing coach, he took Nebraska to the sweet 16.” Happens every year. Some coach does well in the tourney one year and the next thing you know people are labeling him the next Coach K.
Yes I’m shooting for the best case scenario here but it’s all we got and it really could happen that way. Of course we need everyone back. Palmer is the only one I’d worry about but he’s crazy if he leaves this year. He’s looking at maybe a 2nd round pick this year, and that’s a big maybe. He could make a ton more $ by staying one more year. Remember NBA contracts aren’t guaranteed. And he’s probably still looking at NBDL time if he leaves
Would your rather play in the NBDL making not that great of $, playing in front of 500 people every night in a gym that’s smaller than some college teams practice gym? NBDL players don’t really scream “Rock star”.
Unless the Huskers have a complete melt down, Coach Miles will be coaching at Nebraska next year. JMO.
There has been significant progress this year vs. several previous years so I believe he will get more time.
Now here’s the flip side of my post above. Miles has another 2015 type of year where Miles has everything working in his favor to start the year and the team flops. Then you fire Miles and that means the school only has to carry his contract for 1 dead year which isn’t too much to bare
Your post was nonsense. Altman becoming the head coach at Nebraska is absolutely nothing like - nor is it even remotely comparable to - Saban becoming the head coach at Kansas.
Altman is from Nebraska. This is the most significant difference and generally makes all the difference in the world.
Becoming a legend in your home state - when you aren't coaching a blueblood - might very well be a large draw. It's not a guarantee...it's probably not even likely at this point... But he is the best realistic shot Nebraska has at establishing something resembling a competent basketball program.
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He was 71-88 at Colorado State. What he did at the D-II level is irrelevant (ask Kim Anderson). As a D-I coach, his career numbers aren't good.
Miles is like Riley in that he is a .500 coach at a school with no winning tradition. They both had a few decent seasons but mostly mediocre overall. Neither has ever won anything of importance. Doesn't mean I want him fired, I just don't think any big-time programs are going to be knocking on his door, even if he's able to make the tourney next year.
And if he did leave for some reason, I'd happily let him go and go hire Craig Smith or promote Kenya Hunter, and I think we'd be better off in the long run. Those 2 guys are responsible for all of the talent he's been able to recruit here.
Unless he decided he should get out of town before he's asked to leave....
not about "Miles love". It's about Altman's own crappy season this year and the baggage he would be dragging with him. Not once did I claim Miles is a better coach than Altman so try again.
There's going to be some pissed off people when Miles gets a contract extension after the season.
And even more pissed off people when Nebraska is eating millions of $$ in a couple of years when they have to fire him.
