Eric Olen?
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No clue if he’s a good fit at UNLV, there has only been one that ever was even LK wasn’t , but he’s a really good coach. I like last night when things were tense this dude was as calm and collected as I’ve ever seen.i feel like he’s got that “it factor” whatever that even means.
He was "seen" in Las Vegas this A.M. Probably in for the SouthPoint Seafood Buffet and the see "Lil Wayne". Just blowing off steam.
Apparently that post on X was deleted. So this could be a case of people throwing stuff against the wall and seeing what sticks/gains traction.
NO WAY! Like if we were going to go this route we should of hired him over KK!
I think Grimala's reporting is starting to have its desired effect. He should seek a job with North Korea considering how great his propaganda is.
It's not just Grimala. Dedan tweeted about it and you know how our athletics department is a sucker for that kind of stuff.
It is absolutely the wrong decision. If he is hired, you will continue to sink the attendance. Why isn't he talked about as an option at smaller school openings... he's been in the profession for almost 30 years with coaching friends and you're saying he doesn't get a shot at even the small schools in that time?
No, I don't care if Harper has brought us football glory, this would be a huge red flag to get back into buisness with a guy whose close enough friends with Lon that he leaves a cushy P4 job in Oklahoma as an assistant to come to Vegas for a yr to help his son... no thanks
I think Harper ends up with an experienced HC, that’s his MO.
Hartman is just a fallback option, imo.
Haven’t followed CBB as much the past decade, but would certainly prefer Olen between the 2. If it’s Hartman, then I would assume we have some major budgetary constraints and truly are going “all in” on football.
You are apparently much brighter than I am or just a quicker leaner. Probably both. I must love being miserable
Who said he has not had shot at smaller schools? He may have preferred to be top assistant at more major schools. As Florida now betting fave to win it all, that makes him arguably top assistant in the country. I would not have him as top pick, but he is likely better than other fallback options.
I think you can make a case for being an assistant for an entire career. He's making nearly $ 600 K at Fla. Way less potential hate as an assistant. Fewer responsibilities. Go to the grocery store and not be recognized. etc. But why be a head coach now? There are really just a few reasons and two are: 1) he decided now was the time for some reason and 2) he's tried before and wasn't wanted.
If I was on a board of directors and was hiring a CEO for a mid size company I'd be skeptical when interviewing a COO or CFO who had worked in the second seat for 30 years and not led any company. I'd need to know exactly why - and it would need to make sense. Same for Hartman as he tries to finally transition to head coach.
There were many other candidates who should have been hired over KK. Doesn't mean we shouldn't go this route if the opportunity presents itself.
