Por (James R. Wilson) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

I looks good to me.  I just hope we can pry him out of South Carolina.

Por (Steve Campbell) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Brett,

This would be a Great hire, in my opinion probably the best in years. Marshall would not only bring some class to the program but some much needed Basketball fundamentals as well. Hopefully he decides to give USF a chance.

Steve

Por (Jay Paules) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

I think so.  He has a great track record with his mid-major program.  Don’t know that he has any Florida ties which would help him recruit.  Think Woolard would want that.  But we certainly do seem to be willing to step up to the plate with salary.  Am glad to see that.  With all the jobs that are popping open all of a sudden, a good qualified candidate that we can afford may be increasingly hard to come by.  Crossing my fingers.

Por (Greg Budzban) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

As a program for rebuilding an area devasted by a war of attrition and neglect, I am all for the Marshall Plan.

An enlightened investment.

Por (Ryan Roark) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

I would have loved to see Anthony Grant at the helm, but Marshall would most definitely be a solid hire, in my opinion.

Por (Dave Weber) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Marshall is certainly a great fit. Southern roots will help recruiting and he knows what “offense” is. Also, he seems to have a good knowledge of how to get overseas players (the big man they have from N.Z.)

Por (Rob Nolan) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

I like Pelphrey for the job, although he might not like the idea of competing with Donovan for in-state recruits.  Marshall does have a very good track record.  The key is if he can recruit the Big East caliber player.  The bottom line is we have to rely on Woolard to make the right choice, he knows college hoops so I think he’ll make a good choice. 

Has he talked to Amaker?  He did a decent job at Michigan, even beat Tom Izzo for some good recruits, which isn’t easy to do.

Por (Wayne Jacobus) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Marshall would be a great addition to USF.

Por (Dale Gibson) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

I think Gregg Marshall is a great coach and he would be a good fit for USF. But I also believe Karl Hobbs out of George Washington would be a better fit because of his coaching and recruiting ability.

Por (Gary Stephen) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Marshall would be a great hire. I hope Woolard can land him.

Por (Brian Gruber) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

This is a great pick out of the short list of true possibilities.  Ammaker would be good, and some good points were made about Jarvis.  Majereus took the USC job but then stayed with ESPN.  With the right offer I think he would come out.  Marshall seems like a good fit

Por (Perry Lerner) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Well I am all for the Marshall Plan as well.  I think we need to get him signed as soon as possible as his name continues to pop up everytime an opening does.  The latest one was Utah. Let’s make sure he signs the contract though before we introduce him.

And if we don’t get him I understand we spoke with Fran Fraschilla.

Por (Geoff Holland) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Marshall would be a great hire for USF.  I am a Winthrop alum and have followed the Eagles for years.  He completely transformed the program up there,  I think he’ll do the same type of thing for USF.  I’d love him to stay at Winthrop, but if he comes down here, I’ll root for him all the same.

Por (Miles Lamoureux) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

I am 150% for the MARSHALL PLAN!!! He has been my top candidate since the regular season ended (before McCullum was fired). I knew that Woolard would not make the mistake again and keep coach Mac. I think Marshall is an outstanding coach and could definitely keep his recruiting from the southern part of the U.S. Please get him Woolard, before someone else does.

Por (Curtiss Gibson) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Kentucky just opened up, don’t wait on the edge of your seats.

Por (MARION BUSBY) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

HIRING MARSHALL WOULD BE REALLY GOOD FOR SF.  MARSHALL WAS THE ASSISTANT COACH AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON WHEN I PLAYED THERE.  HE WAS THE REASON WHY I PICKED CHARLESTON OVER USC, CLEMSON & JACKSONVILLE.  IF HE GOES TO SF, I’M SURE HE CAN RECRUIT WITH BILLY DONOVAN.  I DON’T KNOW IF HE WANTS TO LEAVE A MID-MAJOR FOR BIG EAST SCHOOL. BUT MONEY DOES TALK AND $800K WOULD CHANGE ALOT OF PEOPLE’S MIND.  SOUTH FLORIDA WOULD BE IN THE NIT OR NCAA IN 2 YEARS.

Por (Larry Goodman) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Gregg Marshall would be great if Doug Woolard can sell him the VISION of what USF can be:  1) potential crowd support is there, 2) Bulls have knocked off a few “Top 25’s”; 3) football spirit is soaring 4) we are now one of the major metropolitan universities in all of the Big East and still growing, poised for even greater things. Maybe President Judy Genshaft should get in on this such as when we joined the Big East.
  There was a time when the Bulls beat the Gators, Noles, Louisville, Cincinnati, all in one season and twice made the “Big Dance” in Bobby Paschal days. Former Louisville coach, Denny Crum, said the Sun Dome was one of the very toughest places to play!

Por (Karl Lyles) on March 22, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Marshall has done well at Winthrop and we’d love to see him stay put. Let’s see if the school and community can pony up to keep him here.

Por (Geoff Holland) on March 23, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Brett—

What do you make of the reports from the St. Pete Times and The State in SC quoting Marshall that USF has not even made an offer?  Is Marshall just being evasive, or what?

Por (Brett McMurphy) on March 23, 2007 (Suggest removal)

Geoff, that’s a valid question. The State in S.C. spoke to Marshall; the St. Pete paper just used the quotes. With that said, there are not many coaches (if any) who will publicly say they turned down an offer from another school. You don’t want to embarrass or burn a bridge with another school/AD. Did Marshall have a written contract offer when Woolard left his house? No. What he did have, however, was a verbal contract offer. A promise from Woolard that if he came to Tampa he would receive a written contract (six years, at least $700,000 a year). So I guess it depends on your definition of “contract” whether Marshall received one. It’s all semantics, but the job was Marshall’s if he wanted it. Sounds like a contract offer to me.