Topic: Raleigh Paper Speculating Huff A Candidate At Duke

[NewfieHerdFan]

Duke's HC just moved on to become Texas A&M's new HC. Huff leaving for Duke would seem to be the most logical next step for him. Another rung on the ladder to where he really wants to be (big P5 program).

[herdorbust2]

No way Duke hires Huff.

[ru4mu2]

Duke's HC just moved on to become Texas A&M's new HC. Huff leaving for Duke would seem to be the most logical next step for him. Another rung on the ladder to where he really wants to be (big P5 program).

Strong possibility that Duke promotes from within in order to keep the staff intact.  Didn't read the article on that but saw the "blurb" on yahoo sports yesterday.

[NewfieHerdFan]

Strong possibility that Duke promotes from within in order to keep the staff intact.  Didn't read the article on that but saw the "blurb" on yahoo sports yesterday.

Now that I think about it, I believe I saw that blurb, too.

Houston could be a possible destination for Huff. They are now a "P5" school with tons of money/resources and located in a big city.

[mu79grad]

Now that I think about it, I believe I saw that blurb, too.

Houston could be a possible destination for Huff. They are now a "P5" school with tons of money/resources and located in a big city.

A Bob Pruett redux!

[ru4mu2]

Now that I think about it, I believe I saw that blurb, too.

Houston could be a possible destination for Huff. They are now a "P5" school with tons of money/resources and located in a big city.

Forgot about Houston.  Wonder how long that conference will keep P5 status in football?

[Flat Tire 2]

FWIW Dept: Below link is to The Chronicle "The independent news organization of Duke University" Huff is not mentioned as a potential candidate. Remember sometimes the school's top candidates are not interested and the school drops down to a lower tier. The list contains three head coaches; P5 coordinators and in house candidates.

9 potential candidates to succeed Mike Elko as Duke football head coach
https://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2023/11/duke-football-head-coaching-replacements-mike-elko-texas-a-m-cignetti-knowles-atkins-fritz-chadwell-grubb

[NewfieHerdFan]

Forgot about Houston.  Wonder how long that conference will keep P5 status in football?

Yeah, even with the addition of the PAC schools, the BIG 12 definitely seems to the lowest "power" football conference out there. The BIG 10 and SEC are the top dogs.

[miltonherdfan]

Strange things going on down in the Shewey.

such as?

[ru4mu2]

such as?

It seems the HC is still looking, fired 4 coaches immediately after the Ark St game (one within 10 minutes, I'm told). Landon suspects Spears made the firings.  How can a HC operate like that?  Just have a feeling there's more going on.  I mean, paint it however you want, just seems like strange stuff to me. 

[herd2win]

Spears X comments spoke volumes.  I have no inside info, just reading the tea leaves, I think Huff would have been let go if we had lost Saturday.  He knows he is on thin ice so may be grabbing the first available train out while he still has a job.

[Flat Tire 2]

It seems the HC is still looking, fired 4 coaches immediately after the Ark St game (one within 10 minutes, I'm told). Landon suspects Spears made the firings.  How can a HC operate like that?  Just have a feeling there's more going on.  I mean, paint it however you want, just seems like strange stuff to me.

What get to me is that he keeps Dan. I just it is just politics to keep Dan around or MU doesn't care about men's basketball.

[herd2win]

What get to me is that he keeps Dan. I just it is just politics to keep Dan around or MU doesn't care about men's basketball.

You are correct.  He received a 3 year extension when most thought it was time for a new coach.

[wasbarryb]

What get to me is that he keeps Dan. I just it is just politics to keep Dan around or MU doesn't care about men's basketball.

Spears may feel he is skating the same lake on only a little firmer ice.

[jdonaccbus]

Sean Lewis will apparently be the next head coach of San Diego State.

[svherd]

Sean Lewis will apparently be the next head coach of San Diego State.

Heck of a great hire by them. Wish we had him.

As to basketball, one family(donors) controls that program. You would think they would put away egos and such if they really wanted what was best for said program and the school they supposedly love.

[muherd34]

Heck of a great hire by them. Wish we had him.

As to basketball, one family(donors) controls that program. You would think they would put away egos and such if they really wanted what was best for said program and the school they supposedly love.

Maybe they think it's the best that can be achieved at MU?

[svherd]

Maybe they think it's the best that can be achieved at MU?

They be wrong. Let it go and let someone else take over. If they love this school as they say they do - it shouldn't be hard to do.

[HerdEcon]

Maybe they think it's the best that can be achieved at MU?

If that is how people think then it will be a self fulfilling prophecy.

[MUsince96]

https://x.com/nicoleauerbach/status/1730017580461576481?s=42&t=mXf0Lbx5-3grEgf-SacN8w

[Flat Tire 2]

https://x.com/nicoleauerbach/status/1730017580461576481?s=42&t=mXf0Lbx5-3grEgf-SacN8w

Well, if the above is reliable, then Huff would be plan B for Duke if their main candidates are not interested in the job. IF the information is reliable, Huff might be around for next season at MU?

[svherd]

JMU fans saying Cignetti is in the mix for Duke and Indiana. Indiana is a career killer though.

[ru4mu2]

JMU fans saying Cignetti is in the mix for Duke and Indiana. Indiana is a career killer though.

Cignetti is 62 though.  5 year 15-16 million deal would be nice going into retirement or if he has success, add more $$$

[HerdEcon]

JMU fans saying Cignetti is in the mix for Duke and Indiana. Indiana is a career killer though.

At Cignetti's age he should go to the school that is willing to give him the longest term contract at the most money per year.  Guaranteed.  Get a 7 year contract for as much money as he can and if it doesn't work out, retire and ride off happily into the sunset. 

[svherd]

Cignetti is 62 though.  5 year 15-16 million deal would be nice going into retirement or if he has success, add more $$$

Very good point