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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Painter Will Stay at Purdue, Mizzou's Search Goes On
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Mike Anderson Leaves Mizzou - Not As Significant As You Think
Snyder Years:
2000 – 10-6 NCAA first round
2001 – 9-7 NCAA second round
2002 – 9-7 NCAA Elite 8
2003 – 9-7 NIT
2004 – 7-9 NIT
2005 – 3-7
Mike Anderson:
2006 – 7-9
2007 – 6-10
2008 – 12-4, Elite 8
2009 – 10-6, NCAA second round
2010 – 8-8, NCAA first round
Snyder had success when the Big 12 was at its competitive peak - Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Oklahoma State all crashed Final 4's and Iowa State was a dangerous team as well. I will give Anderson credit for cleaning up the program, but in the end, he hasn't really been anything special. However, there aren't a lot of sexy coaching picks out there this offseason, so Mizzou might make a coaching hire mistake, something like hiring Quin Snyder over Bill Self. Ouch.
Mike Anderson Leaves Missouri for Arkansas
The only thing a little surprising is that less than a week ago Anderson reiterated that he was Missouri's coach and planned to "retire here". I always though Coach Anderson was an honorable man, but I guess, like most men, his honor only goes so far. I can say I appreciate the coach's efforts in bringing Missouri back to respectability, but as for wishing him luck in Arkansas? I'll pass. I hope he loses, a lot. I hope Arkansas regrets paying him $2.2 million per year. Oh well, good riddance.
Now let's look to the future. This could be a great opportunity for Missouri to make a great hire. Some possible candidates?
Cuonzo Martin - currently the Head Coach at Missouri State -played collegiately at Purdue and several seasons in the NBA. Grew up in East St Louis. Never been to an NCAA tournament as a coach, but is a rising star. Would probably accept if offered.
Brad Stevens - Currently coaching at Butler. Went to the NCAA championship game last year. Missouri would take him in a heartbeat, but he probably would not leave Butler, even for more money. He stated this when he was being courted last off season, he is a man of character and will probably stand by his word.
Gregg Marshall - Currently coaching at Wichita State. In the Final FOur of the NIT this year. Another up and coming coach who would probably come to Missouri if offered.