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Harper....The next UNLV head basketball coach

Now we have a history with AD Harper. First, and rightfully so football has been made a priority under his leadership. Also, when it came to his first coaching search it was devoid of any leaks and it kept the media and UNLV fans guessing ultimately resulting in the hiring of Barry Odom as the program’s 13th football coach. We had no clue! Additionally, a contingency plan was in place well before Odom's second season started (just in case) because it was later learned that Harper, Saccenti and Mullen were all playing golf together last summer at Southern Highlands. Harper pretty much had his new coach and money lined up and ready to go. How would you rate Harper's first hire in Odom? He get's an A IMO. What about Harper's 2nd hire in Mullen? It's early. But preliminarily, another A and potentially a higher ceiling than Odom.

Based on history, when it comes to UNLV's next basketball coach there will be no leaks or rumors. No national search committees or consultants. I anticipate based on past performance Harper already has the new UNLV basketball coach pretty much lined up along with the $$$$ to pay him. Within 3-5 days after CKK release, I anticipate UNLV announcing it's new head basketball coach. Based on history and the level of football coaches hired by AD Harper I expect it will be considered another A rated hire.

What are the odds for UNLV to win the MWC tournament ??

Does CKK keep his job? i think that he has a shooters chance on doing it. The MWC is so bad this year that i think any of the TOP 4-5 teams can do it. if its like 20-1 i will bet it it is or even better. Im not saying after we thrashed a bad AF team or that we are hot streak. Im saying we can beat anyone in the MWC on any given night. Plus we are playing at home.

Is this article a nothing burger?


This is a recent article but seemingly has no new information in it. I guess someone saw the signed document that has been signed for weeks now? Am I missing something?

Unless the school has publicly come out to announce that they are officially staying no matter what? But is doesn't seem like it

OT: OFF TOPIC STAY OUT! Thread is about politics! DO NOT READ!

I’ve received too many messages and I think it’s a good idea. Keep any politics discussions here. I don’t want to overpolice - but when things go sideways in a normal thread, kindly point people in this direction.

If people get upset about this thread, that’s on them. I think the off-center forum and the thread header makes it pretty clear - enter and there’s a possibility you will get triggered.

Mods, don’t overpolice, but try to push things towards this forum/thread please.
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Grading College Football Hires


team logoDan MullenBI'm sure Mullen has plenty in the tank, but I'm not sure he knows what he got himself into. The Mountain West isn't what it used to be. Realignment has made the reassembled Pac-12 the best of the Group of Five conferences terms of CFP access. (At least beginning in 2026.) Traditionally, Mullen isn't the most rabid recruiter; his first class was sixth in the MWC, per 247Sports. The school has poured a load of cash into its NIL bucket after losing quarterback Matthew Sluka. Mullen better get aggressive in recruiting -- fast.
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News NIL (Revenue Sharing)

The U.S. Department of Education has rescinded the Biden administration’s Title IX NIL guidance. The Biden guidance said that revenue sharing funds needed to be split proportionally between men's and woman's sports. This is now undone by the Trump administration. They determined it was unfair because men's sports bring in the vast amount of revenue. Institutions can distribute up to $ 20.5 Mil revenue sharing as they see fit.

Doug Gottlieb....

Is a great example as to why taking a TV commentator off the air and making him a head college basketball coach is very risky! Also, he wanted a shot at the UNLV job and some thought he would be a solid choice. Gottlieb is currently the head coach at University of Wisconsin Green Bay who is a member of the Horizon League. The prior coach Sundance Wicki left the program in good shape, was the Horizon League Coach of the year and finished 3rd before taking the Wyoming job. Gottlieb first year appears to be a total disaster. The Thunderbirds are now 2-22 and 0-13 and last place in conference.

An experienced head coach is a must to replace CKK.
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