Will Lutz Leave?

[i]Originally posted by Jimmyhat49er[/i]@Feb 2 2005, 09:38 AM [b] For what it's worth, Barnes is State's first choice and apparently there is some mutual interest there. [/b]
Personal opinion, I'd be surprised if Barnes wasn't the 1st choice for any ACC vacancy.
[b]Now, I'd like to know what our 'Plan B' is???[/b]

1st choice… Bobby Kummer
2nd choice…49erpi

[i]Originally posted by SilvioDante+Feb 2 2005, 10:40 AM-->
[b]QUOTE[/b] (SilvioDante @ Feb 2 2005, 10:40 AM)

IF Lutz left, and right now that’s a big IF, I don’t think it would be about the money. It may be about resources and a different opportunity, but I understand that he’s made enough coin to last him and his family for a long time. I know he’s been contacted about other coaching jobs since he’s been at Charlotte and you see where he’s coaching now.
Lutz is a graduate of UNC Charlotte and a local guy with many ties to the area. Unless we see a steep fall in support for the program in the near future, I think he’s here until he retires. Although I’ve questioned some of his calls (who on this board hasn’t?), I hope he stays until he retires.
Let’s stop speculating on what MIGHT happen and enjoy what we have now.

Go Niners! Spank the Bearkitties!

[i]Originally posted by CPA_Niner[/i]@Feb 2 2005, 08:21 AM [b] All this speculation about Lutz leaving from someone who posts for the first time talking too a NC State "Supporter"???? Geez, the sky is falling, the sky is falling!!! [/b]
I noticed the same thing.

The Sabre.com

UVA Message board talking about Bobby being a good fit…

Like it or not Charlotte is a stepping stone to a bigger job in a bigger conference, especially now that we have moved to the A-10.

[i]Originally posted by NinerUpNorth[/i]@Feb 2 2005, 09:28 AM [b]
[b]I'm pretty sure he hasn't built the North State house yet. He has a lot there, though.[/b]

Do you know whether he wears boxer or briefs, too? Geez! [/b]


I didn’t start the house discussion. Btw, he has mentioned it on the radio when talking about playing golf out there with Bilas and Gary Williams. But since we’re on the topic, he’s putting the finishing touches on a very nice house (understatement) on about 10 acres in Cabarrus County. :smirk:

[b]I didn't start the house discussion.[/b]

Relax, I was just busting your balls. I know who is barber is for God’s sake.

if lutz ever leaves and lets hope he doesnt the perfect hire would be johnny dawkins.

Hasn’t Dawkins had other opportunities? I think he is waiting for the ultimate job, although that will be another 10 years or so.

This may sound desperate but I’d be willing to throw-in a couple hundred to a Save Lutz fund…if it comes to that. It makes a big difference having one of our own in the guiding the ship.

[i]Originally posted by Ruckus42[/i]@Feb 2 2005, 10:06 AM [b] Like it or not Charlotte is a stepping stone to a bigger job in a bigger conference, especially now that we have moved to the A-10. [/b]
Are you serious?

Which of our past coaches have used the position to get a ā€œbiggerā€ job? I would say the A&M job that Watkins took wasn’t a ā€œbiggerā€ job - it was just more money.
Who else can you cite? <_<

I’d hate to see Lutz go. I think we’re headed in the right direction. I have no problem going to the A-10 - we don’t have football and right now it’s a great fit. I don’t see Temple fans complaining that Chaney would leave to go somewhere else, I don’t see Martelli begging for a job in a ā€œbiggerā€ conference - and I’d love to have either of those guys as coaches (ok, maybe not Chaney, b/c he’s gotta retire soon).

[b]Which of our past coaches have used the position to get a "bigger" job?[/b]

Lee Rose went to Purdue after the 77-78 season. Mel went to A&M for a substantially higher playing job. I don’t know what came of Foster after his tenure here. HP?

[i]Originally posted by NinerLoudNProud[/i]@Feb 2 2005, 10:43 AM [b] I don't know what came of Foster after his tenure here. [/b]
[b]Clempsun[/b] (10 years, 156-106, 3 NITs, 1 NCAA Final 8) was Bill Foster's next stop before going to Miami (6 years, 78-71) and reviving their program and Va Tech (6 years, 101-78, 1995 NIT Champions, 1996 NCAA). Foster was 87-39 in 6 years at UNCC.

[SIZE=2]WEAR GREEN[/SIZE]

Oddly, the Uwharrie web site has a link to of all places Pfeiffer. No link to the good’ol UNC Charlotte though.

Here it is from my contact at NC State who is in with the big dogs:

-Bobby has not been discussed
-THey are trying to fill footbal positions (Def Asst should be announced today)
-Then they will turn attention to Herb
-Herb will most likely get one more year.

Ok, lets move on to beating the THUGCATS this weekend. This discussion is over. Can I get an amen? :rolleyes:

[b]Can I get an amen?[/b]

Well, I don’t know about an amen. This is the sports world that we are talking about…things change frequently and common sense/logic is not always applied.

However, I could believe that the info you obtained from your sources is 100% complete and accurate…as of February 2nd, 2005.

The only thing this discussion has done is give Packer more fuel for the fire.

Jeez this is a fickle board. First the Bobby must go posts, now that there is a third-rate rumour that he may leave here come the Bobby must stay posts. Personally, I hope he is our coach for a long time. He needs to improve, but the same can be said for 95% of the coachs in the NCAA. If he does decide to leave, ask yourself one question. Knowing what we can afford to pay, what coach are we going to get thats in Lutz’s league?

One thing I will say on his behalf, since he has been here we have been mentioned with more top tier players recruiting lists that I have seen in my 20+ years of watching Niner ball. I know a lot of that is due to the assistants that he surrounds himself with, but the staff is a reflection of the coach.

Ultimately, coaching is a business. Any one of you who have a job, or will soon have a job, would leave your company for a competitor if they offered you better pay, benefits, etc. Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t cast stones.

if we go one and done again this year in the tournament, get rid of bobby and bring in Jay Bilas!!!