The more I read and hear about Leipold,

[Husker Missionary]

the more I think he is the man for the job. Not motivated by money, wants better contracts for assistants, ties to the state and the university, knows Midwest culture, takes what is in the cupboard and makes a 5* meal, gets players to believe in themselves, and will probably be the last stop of his career.

I think this is a 2 horse race between Aranda and Leipold. The dark horse will be O'Brien. Aranda has turned down 2 openings in the past and will be a dominant player in the new Big XII. Will take big $$ to come to NU. Should be interesting in the next few months.

 

[Nebraska99]

the more I think he is the man for the job. Not motivated by money, wants better contracts for assistants, ties to the state and the university, knows Midwest culture, takes what is in the cupboard and makes a 5* meal, gets players to believe in themselves.

I think this is a 2 horse race between Arvada (sp?) and Leipold. The dark horse will be O'Brien. Arvada has turned down 2 openings in the past and will be a dominant player in the new Big XII. Will take big $$ to come to NU. Should be interesting in the next few months.

"Aranda".

 

[Husker Missionary]

"Aranda".

The beauty of old age memory... fixed it, thanks

 

[Uenth]

The beauty of old age memory... fixed it, thanks

Gotta love "Senior Moments"

 

[Doc Fumble]

the more I think he is the man for the job. Not motivated by money, wants better contracts for assistants, ties to the state and the university, knows Midwest culture, takes what is in the cupboard and makes a 5* meal, gets players to believe in themselves, and will probably be the last stop of his career.

For what its worth, I said The Exact Same Things back in 2017.

 

[Dave]

Don't see Leipold leaving Kansas. He's actually building something in Lawrence.

 

[Doc Fumble]

Don't see Leipold leaving Kansas. He's actually building something in Lawrence.

I agree. In the 'new' Big XII -- with both Nebraska and Mizzou struggling -- they've taken advantage of their proximity to Kansas City in recruiting and are becoming genuinely competitive again.

 

[Uenth]

I agree. In the 'new' Big XII -- with both Nebraska and Mizzou struggling -- they've taken advantage of their proximity to Kansas City in recruiting and are becoming genuinely competitive again.

Sadly, their fans still don't really care. It's all about basketball in KU land.

 

[Jimbosc]

I am imaging the introduction presser for Leipold being something like this

 

[Huskergod84]

Yep the more I see and hear about him the more he is turning into my front runner. Really starting to like the guy.

 

[kmillz]

I've said it a few times in other threads, Leipold would be more than a solid hire.

 

[Doc Fumble]

Sadly, their fans still don't really care. It's all about basketball in KU land.

Now, now, Uenth. KU fans love to sit on Mount Oread and have themselves a little picnic on football Saturdays.

 

[Husker Missionary]

Don't see Leipold leaving Kansas. He's actually building something in Lawrence.

I heard his wife is from Omaha... Happy wife happy life

 

[Husker Missionary]

Sadly, their fans still don't really care. It's all about basketball in KU land.

Leipold will never be able to make more than the BB coach either

 

[Doc Fumble]

I swear I don't want to throw a wet blanket on any fan's Leipold enthusiasm. But take away his old Nebraska connection and he's in the same 'possibility' category of candidate as a whole bunch of other guys.

If you want a Nebraska connection for our next HC, it doesn't get much better than Mickey Joseph.

 

[HuskerJ]

Lets say Leipold is the next coach. Can he get a staff that can coach and recruit at a higher level than he has now? I do not have an answer to that question. But if the choice is Campbell, Leipold, or Aranda, that would need to be answered. You know Meyers can, but he has his own negatives. O'Brien could probably get the staff, but I am not sold on him as a coach.

 

[Husker Missionary]

I swear I don't want to throw a wet blanket on any fan's Leipold enthusiasm. But take away his old Nebraska connection and he's in the same 'possibility' category of candidate as a whole bunch of other guys.

If you want a Nebraska connection for our next HC, it doesn't get much better than Mickey Joseph.

I am more concerned he understands Midwest culture and how to win in November when it counts. He has a strong Wisconsin background, Buffalo, and now Kansas. Knows the potential nasty weather of November.

 

[Uenth]

Now, now, Uenth. KU fans love to sit on Mount Oread and have themselves a little picnic on football Saturdays.

True enough, that. But once BB season gets there, they forget about the football losses and start talking bb. Our doc in KS was a KU alum. His dad was their hot shot QB in the 50's so our office visits were a HOOT. We moved here 2 weeks before KU beat us in '05. Had we not moved, doc had promised to be at our house on game day to take us to the game because "this is the year". Sadly, it was their year. So glad I never saw him again. LOL

 

[redfred]

I hate to repeat a rumor, and that's all this is, but someone told me that Michigan State is looking at Leipold. I, nor they, are very sure about this bit of info so take it for what's it worth.

 

[Doc Fumble]

I hate to repeat a rumor, and that's all this is, but someone told me that Michigan State is looking at Leipold.

Funny how quickly Mel Tucker went from being an 'inspired hire' to 'on the hotseat'.