Someone on Twitter said that they're hearing that if Odom leaves, Marion will be handed the HC job. What are yalls thoughts on if Marion becomes our HC?
Ok let's go down the rabbit hole. First where would Odom go.
What jobs are currently open.
The two biggest jobs Miss State and Texas A&M are taken.
Top jobs left P5:
Houston- I could see it. I think they have other targets but possible.
Indiana- Would be a money move only. Yeah it's a P4 job but it's not an easy one. Ceiling there is pretty low. Crazy as it sounds but with playoffs expanding, you probably have a better chance at a successful G5 school of getting into playoffs than you would at Indiana. I can't see it.
Oregon State- Sure. If their future was more clear. With the possible expansion talks of Wasu/Osu and MWC you'd basically be taking a job that would potentially see you in the same conference in two years. I don't seems like a strange move.
Duke- They've made strides. But not sure what their ceiling is, maybe better than Indiana since the ACC probably isn't as good top to bottom as the Big10. Again can't see it.
This job isn't open yet but could be
UCLA- I guess if money was right you take the job but seems a strange fit there no?
Syracuse- Can't see it, similiar to Duke/Indiana
G5-
UTEP- No
UNM- No
SDSU- No. Good job but they aren't gonna pay enough to make up the difference in taxes I don't think.
Boise State- Again, can't see it.
There's a few others like UL Monroe.
Ok back to main question about Marion..
Not sure I'd go that route to be honest. A lot would depend on who he could bring in on staff. Even then there's a lot of risk with that move.
I would definitely need to see who was out there first that had experience.