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Wojciechowski pulls name from consideration
Duke assistant Steve Wojciechowski had discussions with Dayton officials about the UD coaching job but has pulled his name from consideration, Duke spokesman Matt Plizga said today.
Wojciechowski, who has been on staff with the Blue Devils since 1999, is not attending the Final Four and has been in Durham, N.C., all week. UD Athletic director Tim Wabler has been traveling all week conducting the search for the next coach, but Plizga didn’t know whether the conversations with Wojciechowski and UD took place over the phone or in person.
Reached by phone, Wabler wouldn’t comment on Wojciechowski or other potential candidates.
The name I keep hearing from sources at the Final Four is St. Mary’s coach Randy Bennett, but he turned down Utah and hasn’t coached east of St. Louis.
I’ve also heard from a source in Houston that Bruiser Flint of Drexel is not a candidate, contrary to early reports.
Wabler has said he’s determined to protect the confidentiality of the discussions he’s had with coaches — “They’ve all got jobs,” he said — and very little information is getting out even among the coaching fraternity.
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By stonemiller
April 2, 2011 2:12 PM | Link to this
Thank God, It would take to long to learn how to say his name.
By Don
April 2, 2011 2:14 PM | Link to this
he did not want to jump onto a sinking ship. we might be stuck with a slimeball like kampe.
By What's in a name?
April 2, 2011 2:22 PM | Link to this
Wojciechowski?… of Irish Wojciechowski fame? They dropped the “O” when they immigrated to the U.S. to “Americanize” the name and not confuse people.
By RudyFlyer
April 2, 2011 2:41 PM | Link to this
tick, tock, tick….the clock is running here. How many actual choices do you have plus you don’t want to lose the committed players from BG’s reign. And, as many others have said more eloquently, don’t hire Bruiser the loser. Pick a guy and announce it NOW!
By the plain truth
April 2, 2011 3:16 PM | Link to this
Folks that means they’ve got a coach. Just better hope they’ve pulled a rabbit out of their hat and got bennett from st. mary’s
By Wabler?
April 2, 2011 3:47 PM | Link to this
Gettin down to slime and Bruiser the loser. Next few years will be miserable, no doubt about it. Wabler could leave next
By Bubba
April 2, 2011 3:48 PM | Link to this
I’m also a Pollack, and I’m glad he withdrew. We don’t need somebody’s assistant coach. Get someone with a successful track record. I agree with others that Bruiser is also bad news. He’s been around a long time and his teams haven’t accomplished anything. Like RudyFlyer is saying, let’s not take too much longer. Those 2 recruits in Michigan are being courted by other schools for sure.
By Get it done
April 2, 2011 3:55 PM | Link to this
Hurry up and choose.We are not exactly desirable.
By Matt T
April 2, 2011 4:19 PM | Link to this
Why isn’t Blaine Taylor at the forefront of the Dayton Flyer head coaching search? He has a career record of 356-178, going 215-112 with 2nd round NCAA Tourney appearance the last two season at Old Dominion. His wikipedia page states his annual salary at $212,160. I say we nearly triple his salary and get him as head coach of the Flyer!
By Kurt
April 2, 2011 4:22 PM | Link to this
I think this says they are waiting on someone who is still involved with the FInal Four…so look for the Butler assistant to be named once they are done. Bruiser is UD’s answer to the Rooney Rule.
By Rudy
April 2, 2011 4:26 PM | Link to this
Let’s get Brusier Flint in here.He is our best chance of keeping the recruits.
By Dangerous Info
April 2, 2011 4:43 PM | Link to this
Once again Doug Harris probably only gives us a little bit of the story…. or should I say that is all the work he wants to do — probably got it off of the wire. I would imagine Wabler has a list of several possibilities… and they have to contact the school to see if it is ok to talk to coaches or assistants… let’s not hurry into this decision that we will live with for hopefully the next 10 years. It really isn’t about the 2011-2012 season, it is a long term decision !!
By Really??
April 2, 2011 5:23 PM | Link to this
If Wojo would have been named head coach I would have waited for him after every game & practice and kicked his annoying a$$! What a joke!
By Be Patient
April 2, 2011 5:43 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe all the chatter about “pick someone already”. Take your time TW. Get it RIGHT. When BG left, I never thought for a SECOND that anything would be announced before the Final Four. The Final4 is a coaching convention. A chance not only to talk to candidates, but to get the opinions of others in the game. If something is not announced by end of next week … THEN get concerned.
By Breaking News
April 2, 2011 6:00 PM | Link to this
Matt Graves will be announced as the new head coach within 48 hours of Butler’s last game
By Breaking News
April 2, 2011 6:02 PM | Link to this
Matt Graves will be announced as the new head coach within 48 hours of Butler’s last game
By Fly Boy
April 2, 2011 6:09 PM | Link to this
Matt Graves will be another typical UD coach and move on once he has milked it for all its worth. UD will always be a 2nd-tier basketball program.
By Next Head Coach
April 2, 2011 6:14 PM | Link to this
You are currently watching UD’s next head coach….
By 2nd Tier
April 2, 2011 6:36 PM | Link to this
Based on the fact that head coaches move on makes a program a 2nd tier… makes Xavier a 2nd tier program. Chris Mack - 2 yrs. Sean Miller - 5 yrs. Thad Matta - 3 yrs. Skip Prosser - 7 yrs. Pete Gillen - 9 yrs. I will take 2nd tier if it means (gulp) being like Xavier
By Fifties Fan
April 2, 2011 6:40 PM | Link to this
Fly Boy: Quit pretending you are a UD Flyer fan. There are many who want this job. A chance to take a good team to the next level. Over 300 Division I schools and UD is in the top 30 in attendance forever. A university that throws money at the program with first class facilities on and on and on. Fly Boy just fly away.
By Fifties Fan
April 2, 2011 6:45 PM | Link to this
Try FlyerHoops.net for more names of candidates and their bios.
By Randy
April 2, 2011 10:18 PM | Link to this
Fly Boy is correct. And U.D. Will never compare to Xavier.For starters we are in Dayton.
By Jus Sayin
April 2, 2011 11:57 PM | Link to this
I thought we were aiming for Collins from Duke & not Coach K’s personal bag detail boy…Who could expect him to leave when he loves that gig so much…
By OP
April 3, 2011 12:04 AM | Link to this
If you can’t beat ‘em then join’ em I guess. UD to hire Sean Miller’s younger brother from Arizona. Interesting.