sarge87 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 UB's Gill a top candidate for Kansas jobBuffaloNews.com By Rodney McKissic News Sports Reporter Updated: December 11, 2009, 11:42 AM / 2 comments University at Buffalo football coach Turner Gill is one of the leading candidates to become the next coach at the University of Kansas, The Buffalo News has learned. A decision on who becomes the Jayhawks' next coach could come as soon as Sunday, according to sources. The other candidates are believed to be Stanford's Jim Harbaugh and East Carolina's Skip Holtz. Kansas Athletic Director Lew Perkins asked to speak with Gill last Friday and a source said the two met in New York City last Sunday. Gill has a career record of 20-30, the most wins by a UB coach since Bill Dando coached at the school from 1977-89 (58-65-1). rmckissic@buffnews.com Quote Link to comment
knapplc Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 What is taking them so long? Notre Dame took care of business quickly. What is Kansas waiting for? Quote Link to comment
sarge87 Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 What is taking them so long? Notre Dame took care of business quickly. What is Kansas waiting for? They had Harbaugh and Holtz amongst others on the list. Unless they are waiting to talk to them first before a decision is made, but I have an awful feeling in my stomach it will be Gill. Don't get me wrong, I'll be happy for him, but it will make me sick that NU will have to play against him. Quote Link to comment
ICT HSKR 10 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 What is taking them so long? Notre Dame took care of business quickly. What is Kansas waiting for? I can't wait for the BCA to come out and blast ND for their hiring practices. Quote Link to comment
Nexus Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Harbaugh & Tuberville also considered possibilities. http://www.kansascity.com/159/story/162390...nk=omni_popular Quote Link to comment
Vince from ShamWOW Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I hear Cincinnati and Gill are interested in one another. Cincy would be a better fit than would KU. Why? Easier conference to win, good recruiting pool, lower win expectations ect...... Quote Link to comment
ICT HSKR 10 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I hear Cincinnati and Gill are interested in one another. Cincy would be a better fit than would KU. Why? Easier conference to win, good recruiting pool, lower win expectations ect...... I think I would rather see Gill at Cincy simply so he wouldn't have to work under Lew Perkins. After what Perkins did at WSU, the his witch hunt at KU, I wouldn't want to see Gill have to go through that. Quote Link to comment
NoKoolAidForME Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I hear Cincinnati and Gill are interested in one another. Cincy would be a better fit than would KU. Why? Easier conference to win, good recruiting pool, lower win expectations ect...... Expectation will be much lower at KU. If he goes to Cincy he is taking over for a coach that had 2 conference titles in 3 years, 3 straight 10 win seasons, and a record of 34 - 6. At KU he is taking over for a program that is a disaster. Mangino was fired after his rumors and a record at KU of 50 - 48. In his 8 year he one the north once. Mangino first three years does not come close to what Kelly did in his 3. KU is a basketball school. If Gill just finishes consistently between 2nd - 4th in the North it will be much more successful. Cincy fans will be expecting BCS every year. Quote Link to comment
teleman77 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I just wish Turner Gill the best in whatever decision he makes. He has proven he can take a horrible team and make them relevant again........sounds like a good fit for Kansas. Quote Link to comment
sarge87 Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 I heard Harbaugh's wife has ties in the KC area. Anyone know? Quote Link to comment
holvy83 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 SI.com reported that Harbaugh is top on KU's list, while Holtz and Gill would take job if offered. Still hard to believe that KU is "top" job. I see it as a stepping stone for another up and comer. Quote Link to comment
HuskerNMO Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Harbaugh's wife is from the KC area. Jim Harbaugh will be announced as the next KU coach. I'm not scared a bit. Quote Link to comment
HuskerNMO Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 SI.com reported that Harbaugh is top on KU's list, while Holtz and Gill would take job if offered. Still hard to believe that KU is "top" job. I see it as a stepping stone for another up and comer. Harbaugh is buying time to get to the NFL, if he has any success at KU, he'll be gone within 3-4 years. Quote Link to comment
HANC Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Question: Other than "family" why the heck would Harbaugh leave Stanford for KU? I understand the academic standards at Stanford, but c'mon.....California (recruiting/weather), rivalry with Pete, success this year, no competition from basketball (on regular basis)...... I don't get it. Quote Link to comment
Nexus Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Question: Other than "family" why the heck would Harbaugh leave Stanford for KU? I understand the academic standards at Stanford, but c'mon.....California (recruiting/weather), rivalry with Pete, success this year, no competition from basketball (on regular basis)...... I don't get it. Probably for his wife since she's from Kansas City. They're both from the Midwest, so they'd be closer to their families. Quote Link to comment
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