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Don't be surprised if Simon's name is mentioned for this.

Matt Norlander of CBS is reporting that Toledo's Tod Kowalczyk is actually in the mix for this one. Should be interesting.

I think Simon makes sense. Todd grew up in Michigan and went to CMU, but he spent the last 20 years out west before this past season.

mbenecke wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:19 pm Matt Norlander of CBS is reporting that Toledo's Tod Kowalczyk is actually in the mix for this one. Should be interesting.

I think Simon makes sense. Todd grew up in Michigan and went to CMU, but he spent the last 20 years out west before this past season.

Good find. Toledo Tod has to be looking this offseason.

mbenecke wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:19 pm Matt Norlander of CBS is reporting that Toledo's Tod Kowalczyk is actually in the mix for this one. Should be interesting.

I think Simon makes sense. Todd grew up in Michigan and went to CMU, but he spent the last 20 years out west before this past season.

Simon said he had BG on his watch list because he wanted to be near his and his wife's home towns and relatives that lived in Michigan. But money talks and he would likely listen. Still I think there are probably more mid major experienced coaches that would be in the mix.

Utah St. would likely pay in the in 1-1.3mm range for the right guy. I can't see Tod being a serious candidate. Late 50s, never made the NCAA, never coached west of the Mississippi. Simon actually makes a ton of sense, but I think Utah State will go for someone with a more established track record. I'd look for Eric Henderson of South Dakota St. to make that move.

Hard to fathom that Simon would move back out to Utah after only 1 year. Even for a little more money.

BillyLP wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:49 pm Utah St. would likely pay in the in 1-1.3mm range for the right guy. I can't see Tod being a serious candidate. Late 50s, never made the NCAA, never coached west of the Mississippi. Simon actually makes a ton of sense, but I think Utah State will go for someone with a more established track record. I'd look for Eric Henderson of South Dakota St. to make that move.

How does Utah st have that much money for a coach?

fanatic13 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:09 pm

BillyLP wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:49 pm Utah St. would likely pay in the in 1-1.3mm range for the right guy. I can't see Tod being a serious candidate. Late 50s, never made the NCAA, never coached west of the Mississippi. Simon actually makes a ton of sense, but I think Utah State will go for someone with a more established track record. I'd look for Eric Henderson of South Dakota St. to make that move.

How does Utah st have that much money for a coach?

Established engineering and business schools with a whole bunch of wealthy alumni.

He is certainly on the radar for this job. Going to be an interesting few days.

guest44 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:16 am He is certainly on the radar for this job. Going to be an interesting few days.

My brother is close with his family and he has heard the same.

Utah St Men’s basketball now follows him on X. He is certainly one of the main candidates. Bryce Drew (Grand Canyon) and former/retired Weber St. coach also in mix. If offered Simon is gone in my opinion.

I definitely think he would take it, too. And I wouldn't fault him for it. It's just how things are now.

Until MAC schools seriously invest in their programs and start paying on par with other mid-major leagues, we will not be able to compete or hold onto anyone.

And the industry knows how difficult it is to win here. Historically speaking, it’s a known dumpster fire administration. BGSU could sure use that 483K they paid Huger to go away.

From what I’m seeing or hearing, things are not looking good for him staying. With that being said, there are some other good candidates involved he will have to beat out. I will also say that I don’t blame Coach Simon at all…to have an opportunity to get a good pay upgrade, a packed/crazy arena every night in a growing, beautiful part of the US is an opportunity that only comes up so often. Will be an interesting 24/48 hrs.

guest44 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:37 am And the industry knows how difficult it is to win here. Historically speaking, it’s a known dumpster fire administration. BGSU could sure use that 483K they paid Huger to go away.

I don't know what Simon is making right now, but you'd have to imagine his buyout will be significant if Utah State has to pay BG the 4 years left on his deal in full.