Does Marshall stay at WSU?

[RoyalShock]

When a coach gets asked if he's staying put he is now in a no-win situation. No matter what he says it will be picked apart and every work critiqued.

He can go the Roy Williams/Dana Altman route and try to placate the fan base by saying he wants to retire there. Then he gets hammered when he leaves.

He can turn to coach-speak, "I'm currently the coach at ______ and am happy here." Then everyone says that's just coach-speak and doesn't mean anything.

The next option is the truth, which is the one Marshall took. And for the record he said nothing like "if I get a better offer". The words he chose were "unless I get an unbelievable offer". The only variable is what constitutes an "unbelievable offer" in the minds of Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Marshall.

[WSUbballer]

[quote="valleychamp"]The fact that he said, "it would take a great offer" kind of makes it sound like he is looking to leave, IMO. He could have just come out and said, no I am not going anywhere because WSU is where I want to be.[/quote]

Or he could have been like Cuonzo Martin and told MSU fans that he's happy where he's at and hasn't been talking to anybody about another job opening and leave 2 days later. I can't wait til your coach gets in a similar position, if they ever get hot enough for one

I think most people are secure enough to know Valley jobs aren't necessarily destination jobs, especially with what the conference is now. Valley schools can't throw around 2 or 3 million like the big boys can.

[SubGod22]

In no way does what he said mean he's looking to go, but he's open to listening to what's out there. We all know that's going to happen and it'll take a good deal/situation to get him to leave Wichita. I'm fine with that as are most Shocker fans.

[DoubleJayAlum]

He can go the Roy Williams/Dana Altman route and try to placate the fan base by saying he wants to retire there. Then he gets hammered when he leaves.

Until the Arkansas departure and return, Dana always said "no comment" when asked about other jobs and his name came up almost yearly.

I think that Marshall must have some interest in the NC State job or he would just simply release a statement withdrawing his name from consideration. Whether they will give him all that he wants is the $2million question. With Shaka Smart turning them down, he'd appear to be their top candidate.

Honestly, if I was a WSU fan, I'd rather him leave now than take the South Carolina job after next season. There is still some real talent on the WSu roster and they could make a run for the title next season. The year after, however, will be pretty bare. Make a change now and the new guy can start recruiting what he needs before it is too late.

[RoyalShock]

WSU is only a title contender next year if Carl Hall plays and Jake White can be a solid backup. Hall chose WSU over VCU. If Marshall leaves, what do you think Hall will do?

[SubGod22]

I haven't kept up on USC. Is it pretty much a given to be open next year? I was hoping for 2 more years so Coop would have time to better prove himself so we could go after him.

[ictjay]

WSU is only a title contender next year if Carl Hall plays and Jake White can be a solid backup. Hall chose WSU over VCU. If Marshall leaves, what do you think Hall will do?

CU basically lost Nared (followed Dana to Oregon) and Mac I know withdrew another offer. Alot depends on whether Jans is offered the job. Though if Gregg leaves, I guarantee you Sexton will offer Jans.

[Haha]

WSU is only a title contender next year if Carl Hall plays and Jake White can be a solid backup. Hall chose WSU over VCU. If Marshall leaves, what do you think Hall will do?

CU basically lost Nared (followed Dana to Oregon) and Mac I know withdrew another offer. Alot depends on whether Jans is offered the job. Though if Gregg leaves, I guarantee you Sexton will offer Jans.

So he should, he is the only assistant I would want an offered extended to. Not based on any recruits staying but rather due to his 7 years as an assistant in the Valley and great success as a head coach at the Junior College level.

However Hall switched from VCU to WSU after Dollar came on staff. Jans handles more of midwest recruiting. Dollar definitely helps with the southern recruiting. I believe that if Marshall leaves both Cotton and Hall will end up elsewhere even if Jans is made coach. I think if Jans is made coach that White would stay and Wessel I don't think it matters as he will stay regardless.

[SubGod22]

Current rumors make me think he may go as reports are saying he's been offered 20million over 7 years...

I'm quite fine with Jans being considered and even getting the job if this does indeed happen. He's ready for a HC position and is familiar with the Valley and Wichita State. I'd just hope he'd bring someone in with Texas connections or keep Marty on staff.

[DoubleJayAlum]

Cronin apparently staying at Cincy: http://www.bearcatsblog.com/2011-articl ... aying.html

I'd guess the NCSU job is now Marshall's if he wants it....