mpat887 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Collier to become Butler's new AD Nebraska coach Barry Collier is leaving to return to Butler — as the athletic director. Collier, who interviewed for the position on Friday and will be inducted into the school's Hall of Fame today, is out as the Cornhuskers head coach, according to sources close to the situation. The 52-year-old Collier played at Butler and went to a trio of NCAA tournaments in 11 seasons as the school's head coach from 1989-2000, when he compiled a 196-132 record. Collier led Nebraska to 19 wins, the most since 1998, and the Cornhuskers made the postseason two of the past three years, but he still didn't have a vote of confidence from the higher-ups — as he was in the third year of a four-year deal and hadn't received an extension. Collier was 89-91 in six seasons in Lincoln. Some of the names expected to be in the mix to replace Collier include former Nebraska assistant Scott Spinelli, who is now the top assistant at Wichita State and has brought in most of the top players in the program (returnees Jamel White and Aleks Maric and talented incoming freshman Roburt Sallie and Ryan Anderson). Wyoming coach Steve McClain should get a serious look — he graduated from Chadron State College in Nebraska, won a national title at Hutchinson Community College and has won a pair of conference crowns at Wyoming. Kent State's Jim Christian has ties to Nebraska AD Steve Pederson and will likely go after the opening. Nevada's Mark Fox could also be in the mix, but he's got a talented team coming back led by All-American candidate Nick Fazekas. Wichita State head coach Mark Turgeon is a long shot, but he hails from Nebraska. Another possibility is UCLA assistant Kerry Keating. Former Utah head man Rick Majerus and Creighton coach Dana Altman may also be mentioned, but sources have told FOXSports.com that neither is interested. Jeff Goodman is a senior college basketball writer for FOXSports.com. He can be reached at GoodmanonFOX@aol.com. Quote Link to comment
KansasHusker Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Finally it happens...good luck to a great guy in Collier with his new job as the Butler AD. I just want and NEED more out of the basketball program. Quote Link to comment
ttheKid1*18 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Now let's just get a coach. GBR Quote Link to comment
DJR313 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Pinch me, I'm dreaming! The master of futility is gone! Quote Link to comment
tattooedhusker Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 i'm not big on basketball but from what i've heard...he was not the right guy Quote Link to comment
ttheKid1*18 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 i'm not big on basketball but from what i've heard...he was not the right guy Well what you heard was right. Quote Link to comment
HoustonHusker Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 fran fraschilla comes to mind immediately. i hope rick majerus doesn't feel like coming here. too much of him not being able to coach, plus the shady things in utah with the verbal issues and the "party house" Quote Link to comment
KansasHusker Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 fran fraschilla comes to mind immediately. i hope rick majerus doesn't feel like coming here. too much of him not being able to coach, plus the shady things in utah with the verbal issues and the "party house" Rick just flat out doesn't seem interested I don't think he is a very reasonable candidate anymore despite rumors. Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Stevie P is a master chess player. Fire Collier and buyout his contract. Millions. Allow him to leave under his own accord for another job. Priceless. It's all falling into place. Quote Link to comment
brotherofalatehusker Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I'm thinking you give Pud too much credit!! He'll probably buy curtains for his new office suite and hire the winningest Class C coach in Nebraska History... Sorry boys, I just do not like the guy. He's sleazy, JMHO!!! Quote Link to comment
AgMarauder04 Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Good for y'all! Now y'all can bring in someone who can truly help the program. BCG was a godsend to us after our own inept coach got canned. Maybe a new coach could bring Nebraska roundball to the national scene. Quote Link to comment
Eric the Red Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 KPTM also just announced Collier's only competition for the job just withdrew his name....It's Collier's to loose. Quote Link to comment
kc_husker Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I'm thinking you give Pud too much credit!! He'll probably buy curtains for his new office suite and hire the winningest Class C coach in Nebraska History... Sorry boys, I just do not like the guy. He's sleazy, JMHO!!! Bernard is that you? Quote Link to comment
T-BONE Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 We should offer to JOHN WOODEN he still ticking! Quote Link to comment
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