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Penn State's 54-Day Coaching Search Ends in Cautionary Tale for College Football
sports2 days ago

Penn State's 54-Day Coaching Search Ends in Cautionary Tale for College Football

Penn State's decision to fire James Franklin mid-season has resulted in a disastrous 2026 campaign under Matt Campbell, serving as a warning against hasty coaching changes. The Nittany Lions are 3-2, ranked 12th in the Big Ten, and have lost their last two games. The chaotic search process led to a recruiting collapse, with 24 decommitments and a class ranked outside the top 60. While Franklin is now 4-1 at Virginia Tech, Penn State's instability highlights the risks of firing a coach without a clear, viable replacement.

via CBS Sports|
#coaching-search#college-football#james-franklin
FSU Fans Start Crowdfund to Buy Out Mike Norvell
sports28 days ago

FSU Fans Start Crowdfund to Buy Out Mike Norvell

Florida State fans launched SaveFSUFootball.com to crowdfund half of coach Mike Norvell’s $51 million buyout by asking 250,000 supporters to donate $102 each; the plan comes amid Norvell’s ACC struggles, losses to rivals, and a brutal upcoming schedule, highlighting how expensive it is to win in modern college football—and that even if the campaign succeeds, a new coach would entail a much larger, ongoing investment.

via FootballScoop.com|
#coaching-search#college-football#crowdfunding
Dundon’s Quiet Coach Hunt Signals Blazers’ High-Stakes Reboot
sports5 months ago

Dundon’s Quiet Coach Hunt Signals Blazers’ High-Stakes Reboot

Before taking control of the Portland Trail Blazers, owner Tom Dundon reportedly talked with several high-profile coaches and executives—including Josh Schertz, Ben McCollum, Michael Malone, Tom Thibodeau and Masai Ujiri—indicating a broad coaching-search that isn’t solely about cost. The exchanges highlight a focus on finding the best candidate, reflect the NBA’s word-of-mouth culture, and have drawn some criticism for perceived disrespect to interim coach Tiago Splitter, with no hire announced yet.

via Blazer's Edge|
#coaching-search#executives#nba
Dundon’s Frugal Playbook Rewrites the Blazers’ Culture
sports5 months ago

Dundon’s Frugal Playbook Rewrites the Blazers’ Culture

Portland’s new owner Tom Dundon is slashing non-essential costs—such as travel and staff expenses—and overseeing an expansive coaching search, arguing the priority is winning and efficiency. The approach has sparked backlash and morale questions inside the organization, but insiders say Dundon believes this frugality will pay off, with promises to spend on the roster when needed.

via The New York Times|
#coaching-search#cost-cutting#player-morale
Bucks Weigh Jenkins and Ham as Early Front-Runners in Coaching Hunt
sports5 months ago

Bucks Weigh Jenkins and Ham as Early Front-Runners in Coaching Hunt

Milwaukee has begun its head coach search after Doc Rivers’ departure hints, with Taylor Jenkins and Darvin Ham emerging as early frontrunners; the process is likely to hinge on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future and level of involvement, a pattern seen in past Bucks hires where Giannis’ input often signals the front office’s direction. Ownership and GM autonomy dynamics are also in play, with Borrego and other candidates circling as the broader field will be explored in coming weeks.

via Brew Hoop|
#coaching-search#darvin-ham#giannis
Tar Heels Face a Narrow Window in High-Stakes Coaching Search
sports6 months ago

Tar Heels Face a Narrow Window in High-Stakes Coaching Search

UNC is conducting its first national men’s basketball coaching search since 1952, pressed to hire quickly as the transfer portal opens April 7 and staff planning becomes essential, with Final Four coaches Tommy Lloyd and Dusty May among early targets; pursuing an NBA head coach could complicate timing since the NBA season runs past April 12, a dynamic that underscores how the transfer era reshapes the Tar Heels’ hiring timetable and fuels fan anticipation while other Carolina programs post victories.

via Chapelboro.com|
#coaching-search#final-four#note-only-five-tags-allowed-using-five-as-requested
UNC’s Coaching Dilemma: Lloyd, May, or Donovan as Next Head Coach
sports6 months ago

UNC’s Coaching Dilemma: Lloyd, May, or Donovan as Next Head Coach

UNC is weighing three prominent candidates—Arizona's Tommy Lloyd, Michigan's Dusty May, and Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan—for its next men’s basketball head coach. Lloyd offers a proven winning track record and UNC ties but comes with a multimillion-dollar buyout and cross-country relocation; May has star-turn credentials from FAU and a Michigan revival, plus a potential UNC connection via Sean May, but his tenure at Michigan is brief and he may seek stability elsewhere; Donovan brings elite college coaching pedigree from Florida, but his NBA tenure hasn’t repeated that success, he’s the oldest option, and timing could clash with UNC’s post-season schedule and the transfer portal window.

via Chapelboro.com|
#basketball#candidates#coaching-search
UNC’s coaching hunt rides on Arizona’s title bid and Lloyd’s move calculus
sports6 months ago

UNC’s coaching hunt rides on Arizona’s title bid and Lloyd’s move calculus

North Carolina is weighing its head-coaching options after Hubert Davis, with Tommy Lloyd and Billy Donovan as the top targets. Lloyd’s success at Arizona—an undefeated-ish 35-2 run this season and multiple conference titles—puts him in elite consideration, but leaving for UNC after a potential national championship would be a difficult optics move. The Athletic linked Lloyd to UNC; his public comments and his agent’s behind-the-scenes work suggest UNC has time as Arizona presses toward a title, making the decision timing a central factor in whether Lloyd departs or stays put.

via Keeping It Heel|
#arizona-wildcats#coaching-search#college-basketball
Tar Heels Kick Off National Coaching Search With Turnkey ZRG
sports6 months ago

Tar Heels Kick Off National Coaching Search With Turnkey ZRG

UNC begins a national coaching search after the Hubert Davis era, hiring Turnkey ZRG to screen candidates with Chad Chatlos assisting. The goal is to find the best coach, not limited to internal candidates, as Bubba Cunningham and Steve Newmark lead the process; Newmark is set to assume the top job July 1 while Cunningham moves to an advisory role, and a timeline for an official announcement remains undecided.

via On3|
#bubba-cunningham#coaching-search#sports