Kyle Green a finalist for job

['70 Grad]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

HEAD coaching experience (and a winning record of your own) is something many ADs like to see. Also, a variety of experiences on a resume (assuming they were positive - no firings!). But KG already has this.

[jman2004]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

I'm sure he is happy living in CF, but this is a pretty silly thing to say.

Why is this a silly thing to say? Do you know Kyle personally?

He and his family have left here before and returned. They are happy here. He has some job stability here. If you are implying that happiness and well being doesn't factor in to one's decision, then that's rather "silly" if you ask me.

He's been a head coach before in a very similar situation already, at Western College in Colorado.

He may very well leave if given the opportunity, but for anyone who knows Kyle or his family, knows that it is definitely NOT a silly thing to add to the table that he's happy living and raising his family in this community and that that may factor heavily into any decision like this that he'll make.

[Marc Wigim]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

Why is this a silly thing to say? Do you know Kyle personally?

He and his family have left here before and returned. They are happy here. He has some job stability here. If you are implying that happiness and well being doesn't factor in to one's decision, then that's rather "silly" if you ask me.

He's been a head coach before in a very similar situation. And like I said, returned to UNI eventually.

He may very well leave if given the opportunity, but for anyone who knows Kyle or his family, knows that it is definitely NOT a silly thing to add to the table that he's happy living and raising his family in this community and that that may factor heavily into any decision like this that he'll make.

I'm not saying I disagree, but here's a few things that I was thinking about:

• I agree with you in that there aren't too many D3 schools than can pay KG more than what he's already making here.
• UWEC, however, could possibly be one of those schools. The D3 Wisconsin schools are a beast all their own, and it's why the only football team that can ever defeat the Evil Empire known as Mt. Union is UW-Whitewater.
• KG is still young, especially by D-I coaching standards. This could possibly his opportunity to start his trajectory.
• BUT, again, he came back to UNI after success at other schools. My conclusion is that Coach Green, like Coach Jake, isn't willing to jump at the first cherry gig that comes his way.

So basically, I have no idea what's going to happen. But UWEC would be a great place for ANY coach to start his legacy.

[jman2004]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

Did Kyle actually interview for this position, or was the initial poster's blog reference a list of dream candidates for UW-Eau Claire?

[jman2004]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

Could be. I thought she was out with Dr. Johnson for awhile and then moved to Dr. Schofields office a couple months ago, I could have that wrong though. Could have easily been more than 2 or 3 months.

I think you are correct.

[jman2004]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

http://www.weau.com/sports/headlines/On-campus_interviews_for_UW-Eau_Claire_mens_basketball_coach_to_begin_Wednesday_121186704.html

Answered my own question. Sounds like 136 applicants for the job and these six finalists were chosen. Kyle among them. All six will be on campus in the next few days interviewing. UW-Eau Claire hopes to have someone hired in the next few weeks.

That's scary. I thought Kyle's name was just being tossed around. Looks like he sought this opportunity out.

[mwatje]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

I think he should hold out a little longer. Wait until UNI hits it big in the dance again and then find a quality D1 school. He's definitely got the ability, just needs the right opportunity.

[achrist70]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

I think he should hold out until his son graduates from UNI

[SteinPizza]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

What about waiting until Jake leaves? It's probably inevitable at some point. It may not be soon, but someone is bound to offer him a job that he can't turn down with a straight face. I would think KG would be a good "wait in the wings" style candidate, assuming he wants to be.

[jman2004]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

I think he should hold out until his son graduates from UNI

Agreed!!!

[williebat]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

What about waiting until Jake leaves? It's probably inevitable at some point. It may not be soon, but someone is bound to offer him a job that he can't turn down with a straight face. I would think KG would be a good "wait in the wings" style candidate, assuming he wants to be.

If he does well at UW-EC we can invite him back.

[SteinPizza]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

If he does well at UW-EC we can invite him back.

Good point. I just hope his potential departure doesn't hurt our recruiting. The type of contacts that he evidently has will be difficult to replace. If we continue to win and the program continues to improve, then it's a little more of a moot point. But, recruiting well is the key to the whole process.

[Panthers to the Bone]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

I saw where the candidate from Hamline took his name out of the running.

http://twitter.com/johncasperjr/status/66612572148871168

KG is one of five finalists now.

[jman2004]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

Ironic that Whitmore who dropped out of the race is from Hamline, Green's alma mater.

KG interviews tomorrow. I want him and his family to stick around the Cedar Valley a little while longer, but wish him luck as well.

[Neighbor]

Re: Kyle Green a finalist for job

I'm skeptical that Div 3 in Wis would pay over $100k.