SDSU’s Otzelberger hired as UNLV new HC

[BigRedPimp]

nfm

 

[JohnRossEwing]

And Oats to Bama.

 

[Hawkeye_311]

He was an assistant to Hoiberg at Iowa State I believe.

 

[BigRedBugeaters]

Correct

 

[Harry Caray]

I wonder if Miles would want the South Dakota State job, or if he'll try to wait for a better job.

 

[Huskertransplant]

I could see Miles going to South Dakota State

 

[newAD]

IMO smart move by Otzelberger to take another job while he's considered one of the up and comers, and now that Daum's eligibility is done.

I think that would be a great hire by SDSU.

 

[newAD]

And Oats to Bama.

Byrne Jr. is a good A.D. That's a very solid hire for them. Bama won't let the fact a coach signed an extension stop them from getting a coach they want.

 

[Harry Caray]

I wonder if Miles would want the South Dakota State job, or if he'll try to wait for a better job.

Apparently not, SDSU is promoting from within

 

[grayhairedfreak]

And Thad Matta went to neither job although reportedly in the running for both. Bama fans on twitter acted like it was a done deal. Wonder if Matta's retired for good?

 

[dinglefritz]

I could see Miles going to South Dakota State

IF he wants another job immediately and doesn't just want to enjoy his 2.3 million for a year, Miles would have better options than SDSU. I suspect he's going to sit it out a year.

 

[rchrisreade]

And Thad Matta went to neither job although reportedly in the running for both. Bama fans on twitter acted like it was a done deal. Wonder if Matta's retired for good?

The rumors within the UNLV community was that UNLV made a run at Matta and were rebuffed. Matta makes $1.5MM+ to do nothing this year and $1.6MM for July 1, 2019 through June 3, 2020. If Matta gets a job, he loses his OSU payments and would be required to repay a percentage of the money already paid to Matta. Matta is required to look for a job; they cannot make Matta take a job. It was Matta who said no thank you.