Merfeld resigns at Evansville

TG1996 · Post by **TG1996** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 7:56 pm

Former BG assistant Steve Merfeld resigned today. I could never quite get a grasp on UE's season this year. They won a bunch of games, gave Butler a good push on the road, but then lost some ugly ones, too.

He's likely mostly noted for being the first member of Coach L's staff to make a splash at the NCAA Tournament, when he led Hampton to a first round win over Iowa State in 2001.

BleedOrange · Post by **BleedOrange** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 8:03 pm

Of course, the obvious question is: will he have any interest in the BG opening?

I wouldn't mind seeing him land here.

Globetrotter · Post by **Globetrotter** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 8:27 pm

its a no brainer that this conversation should atleast occur.

Nice timing for both.

Schadenfreude · Post by **Schadenfreude** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 8:39 pm

Let's go get him.

Flipper · Post by **Flipper** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 8:57 pm

We still have a coach...

Post by **ZiggyZoomba** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:00 pm

Merf will never coach at BG.

Globetrotter · Post by **Globetrotter** » Sat Mar 03, 2007 11:55 pm

ZiggyZoomba wrote:Merf will never coach at BG.

OK....please expound

Post by **ZiggyZoomba** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 9:31 am

He has said so. I don't know why, but he's said it on a number of occasions to people I know well. He has no desire to coach at BGSU. I suppose that could change, but that was the feeling I got from those close to him.

orangeandbrown · Post by **orangeandbrown** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 9:41 am

I fear that the BGSU job won't be a highly attractive position. We will be challenged to find someone who thinks he can win and move up here.

Flipper · Post by **Flipper** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 10:10 am

Really? I think it's an attractive job...Larranaga did OK after leaving and Dan did land a high major job before giving it back.

I think there are enough bright assistants and head coaches in division 1 (and lower) who are looking for a step up to ensure a decent pool of applicants.

Of course...we don't have an opening here presently....

It's the Journey... · Sun Mar 04, 2007 10:15 am

Thats why I think we should go with a coach from a non Division 1 school. Lets look at their overall job performance and not limit ourselves. We had a list going earlier with some good candidates who have D1 experience but are currently not at that level. Lets really shake some things up and see what happens. We might just throw a yatzee.

tim94064 · Post by **tim94064** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:23 pm

ziggy zoomba ~ you have bad information

It's the Journey... · Post by **It's the Journey...** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:25 pm

tim94064 wrote:ziggy zoomba ~ you have bad information

Since you have better information do you care to elaborate??

tim94064 · Post by **tim94064** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 4:31 pm

Steve wouldn't have left Evansville in the middle of his contract to come here for less pay etc......

He resigned yesterday from Evansville, is available, and I am sure would come here in a heartbeat.

OSUFALCON · Post by **OSUFALCON** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:07 pm

It would not be Steve Merfeld, Conzo Martin from Purdue will get the first offer.