tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791900055012948732.post8137484541159215699..comments2023-11-20T04:14:20.028-06:00Comments on Badgercentric: Sunday morning thoughtsCoach Scott Tappahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00305139824550837927noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791900055012948732.post-45590829550624017092008-04-06T20:16:00.000-05:002008-04-06T20:16:00.000-05:00You're right about blanket statements, there have ...You're right about blanket statements, there have been some good assistant promotions over the years. But in these cases:<BR/><BR/>-Izzo was the heir apparent to Jud Heathecoate for some time and not a rush hire.<BR/><BR/><BR/>-Sean Miller was a rising star in the profession and also an easy choice.<BR/><BR/>-Don't remember the circumstances around Dixon and whether he was retained for continuity's sake.<BR/><BR/>Buzz was at Marquette for one year, and while he has earned a reputation as a good recruiter, I don't think he was getting mentioned as a head coaching candidate at other BCS schools.Coach Scott Tappahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305139824550837927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791900055012948732.post-25699305204824122282008-04-06T13:20:00.000-05:002008-04-06T13:20:00.000-05:00Michigan State promoted its assitant Tom Izzo, how...Michigan State promoted its assitant Tom Izzo, how did that work out?<BR/><BR/>Pitt promoted its assitiant Jamie Dixon when Ben Howland left, how did that work out?<BR/><BR/>Xavier promoted it assistant Sean Miller after Thad Motta left of Ohio State, how did work out?<BR/><BR/>If Buzz get gets the job, he could work or bomb. But your blanket statement about assistants is just plain wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com