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flameshaw wrote:This might be a shot in the arm for the program. Toman wasn't a bad coach IMHO, but sometimes a change is good for everyone involved. I wish him luck, wherever he lands.He's going to have a ton of options. You don't evaluate and find talent as good as he does and not have offers. You'll likely see him pop up as a high major assistant or even a minor league scout.
LUnpretty11 wrote:Jon, I have to imagine this makes you happy.I hate that a dude lost his job but I think it's what's best for the program.
Jonathan Carone wrote:Not sure about a scout. That job is a major grind and doesn't always pay much. I would be surprised if he ended up there. A high major assistant seems to be more likely. He may just want to be able to be with his kids more, hard to say. I hope it works out for him though.flameshaw wrote:This might be a shot in the arm for the program. Toman wasn't a bad coach IMHO, but sometimes a change is good for everyone involved. I wish him luck, wherever he lands.He's going to have a ton of options. You don't evaluate and find talent as good as he does and not have offers. You'll likely see him pop up as a high major assistant or even a minor league scout.
Jonathan Carone wrote:I'm not sure he "lost" his job... Unless this is a Rocco situation. To your point, I never wish someone to be jobless. Regardless, he will have a new job at a P5 (likely) school before the end of the summer.LUnpretty11 wrote:Jon, I have to imagine this makes you happy.I hate that a dude lost his job but I think it's what's best for the program.
Jonathan Carone wrote:He lost his job.That means Barber pulled the trigger. Is the timing odd or is this usually when coaches get axed? I know in hoops it happens before the Final Four so that everyone can network
Purple Haize wrote:The timing surprises me. I wonder how much has to do with Coastal's run in Omaha.Jonathan Carone wrote:He lost his job.That means Barber pulled the trigger. Is the timing odd or is this usually when coaches get axed? I know in hoops it happens before the Final Four so that everyone can network
Letsgoflames wrote:Needed to happen. Hopefully Barber is next!You do know who is going to be making that call right?
adam42381 wrote:Your stature only continues to growBJWilliams wrote:The Donald?Letsgoflames wrote:Needed to happen. Hopefully Barber is next!You do know who is going to be making that call right?
adam42381 wrote:well played...BJWilliams wrote:The Donald?Letsgoflames wrote:Needed to happen. Hopefully Barber is next!You do know who is going to be making that call right?