Sean Miller

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:09 pm

Sean Miller would do well at Florida. The IARP will rule, but I think it's doubtful Miller gets more than a few games suspension. Heck, even a full year, and Miller is cleared, since he didn't coach this year.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:18 pm

TheCat wrote: ↑Mon Mar 14, 2022 7:25 pm The most interesting thing he says in that whole pod cast is that good offense will beat good defense. When Goodman says that is saying a lot from a D minded coach he says he has changed his thoughts on that. I think this was an evolution as the O really loosened up in his last 2 years.

This has me excited to see his next team. Could be the one that gets him to that elusive Final 4.

Also agree Florida would be a good fit for him.

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Mon Mar 14, 2022 9:26 pm

I like the idea of a school hiring him now, before the ruling. Roll of the dice but it could really pay off nicely.

Florida, G-Town and Maryland would be agreat fit for him. South Carolina has interest but I think he could do much better than them

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Tue Mar 15, 2022 6:16 am

Miller at Gtwn would be perfect.

dmjcat · Post by **dmjcat** » Thu Mar 17, 2022 3:28 pm

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Thu Mar 17, 2022 5:07 pm

Hearing Sean Miller to S. Carolina rumors. Nothing confirmed. I think he can do better, but not sure if GTown or Florida are interested.

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 7:33 am

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:29 am

South Carolina is interesting for Sean. He could win in the SEC and it has resource, but would be second to football.

Also at 52 is he looking for a stepping stone or more long term destination.

Rick Barnes has something special at Tennessee which might be a decent model to follow.

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:38 am

South Carolina did make a Final Four in 2017, but outside of that, they are a much better women's basketball school than men's. The issue with a team like South Carolina is pecking order in the SEC, especially with Texas and Oklahoma coming in. Kentucky will still be Kentucky, and will be the SEC Basketball school. But you also have Florida and Arkansas, both with hoops national championships. Plus Tennessee, Auburn, and Alabama, pouring football $$ into basketball. With Texas and OU, that puts a school like South Carolina already in a tough spot just in its conference.

Miller can coach, no doubt, but can he get the same type of recruits to South Carolina as he did to Arizona? Guess we may soon find out.

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:55 am

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:58 am

Well we know Amy Miller likes grass.

Wonder if she’ll like South Carolina more than RichRod’s wife?

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:04 am

UAEebs86 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:58 am Well we know Amy Miller likes grass.

Wonder if she’ll like South Carolina more than RichRod’s wife?

That came out wrong.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:18 am

AzCatFan2 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:38 am South Carolina did make a Final Four in 2017, but outside of that, they are a much better women's basketball school than men's. The issue with a team like South Carolina is pecking order in the SEC, especially with Texas and Oklahoma coming in. Kentucky will still be Kentucky, and will be the SEC Basketball school. But you also have Florida and Arkansas, both with hoops national championships. Plus Tennessee, Auburn, and Alabama, pouring football $$ into basketball. With Texas and OU, that puts a school like South Carolina already in a tough spot just in its conference.

Miller can coach, no doubt, but can he get the same type of recruits to South Carolina as he did to Arizona? Guess we may soon find out.

SC isn't like a sleeping giant, but they have solid facilities and are in the middle of some talent in GA, NC and VA.

I'd be more optimistic about the SEC. There aren't too many blue bloods there. That's why you see schools like UF, who were blah before Donovan, rise quickly.

SC can also benefit from being one of the few UA schools. I doubt Miller would want to retire there if he does well, but SC offers some advantages.

pokinmik · Post by **pokinmik** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:37 am

They will pay well I’m sure.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 9:59 am

It's a great campus and college atmosphere (I visited there as my daughter applied and had a dance audition).

Just not a lot of mens bball tradition, but a pretty darn good sports fan base.

Just a step down from AZ, that's all.

BBQ wildcat · Post by **BBQ wildcat** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:28 am

Whenever and wherever Miller lands, that will be my second favorite team.

AzCatFan2 · Post by **AzCatFan2** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:33 am

Reports that Florida is hiring Todd Golden, who just took San Francisco to the tournament for the first time in a few decades. Interesting hire. Mike White went from Colorado St. to Florida, and the Gators never good under White, but not Great. I would take Miller over Golden in a heartbeat.

As for South Carolina, beautiful campus, and great athletics support. Just not a men's basketball school. Miller will do well, as he did well at Xavier and Arizona. But I don't see the DeAndre Aytons of the world ever going to South Carolina. And that's OK, as Miller has shown he can win without 5 stars.

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:45 am

AzCatFan2 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:33 am Reports that Florida is hiring Todd Golden, who just took San Francisco to the tournament for the first time in a few decades. Interesting hire. Mike White went from Colorado St. to Florida, and the Gators never good under White, but not Great. I would take Miller over Golden in a heartbeat.

As for South Carolina, beautiful campus, and great athletics support. Just not a men's basketball school. Miller will do well, as he did well at Xavier and Arizona. But I don't see the DeAndre Aytons of the world ever going to South Carolina. And that's OK, as Miller has shown he can win without 5 stars.

The flip side is the pressure to get regular one and dones or Ayton type talents isn't what it is at Arizona. People complained about Miller's post-FBI results, but at South Carolina, those same seasons get you extended.

South Carolina would be totally happy with consistent seasons like we had in 19-20 and 20-21.

Also, if this year's Arizona team proves anything, it's that Miller has a solid eye for under the radar talent. Guys like Terry, Mathurin, Tubelis, Kriisa and Koloko are all the type of recruiting rank that's gettable at South Carolina.

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:46 am

Miller would kill it at SC. They will love him.

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 11:37 am

RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 18, 2022 8:55 am

Curious if this still happens

When Miller was linked to Miss St, Choo said something like it will never happen because of shoe brand

Spaceman Spiff · Post by **Spaceman Spiff** » Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:01 pm

RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 18, 2022 11:37 am

It apparently was just a random guy who sweated through his shirt because he incorrectly predicted the interior temperature of the restaurant.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:26 am

84Cat · Post by **84Cat** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:32 am

Must be nice for him to be wanted again

RaisingArizona · Post by **RaisingArizona** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:50 am

If I'm Sean I'm in no hurry. The momentum will build now that multiple ADs are apparently okay with going in that direction. I think Maryland of Florida are very real possibilities if he can slow roll the process.

Then again there may be personal reasons for wanting to go back to Xavier.

RaisingArizona · Post by **RaisingArizona** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:53 am

AzCatFan2 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:33 am Reports that Florida is hiring Todd Golden, who just took San Francisco to the tournament for the first time in a few decades. Interesting hire. Mike White went from Colorado St. to Florida, and the Gators never good under White, but not Great. I would take Miller over Golden in a heartbeat.

Golden seems like an underwhelming hire.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:55 am

RaisingArizona wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:50 am If I'm Sean I'm in no hurry.

Miller, along with Sumlin, were required to seek employment if fired by the UA without cause to mitigate the amount that the UA had to pay them.

RaisingArizona · Post by **RaisingArizona** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:05 am

Merkin wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:55 am
RaisingArizona wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 9:50 am If I'm Sean I'm in no hurry.
Miller, along with Sumlin, were required to seek employment if fired by the UA without cause to mitigate the amount that the UA had to pay them.

I'm sure that he still has the right to slowly consider multiple offers.

I think Xavier would be tough to take if he has aspirations of getting a blue blood job again. Sean's too good of a dude to want to leave that same fan base twice.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:10 am

The classic “should I get back with my ex that I broke up with” college conundrum

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:14 am

I think Miller's body of work at AZ speaks for itself. He is going to be successful wherever he goes.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:28 am

CalStateTempe wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:10 am The classic “should I get back with my ex that I broke up with” college conundrum

Lol

Run away!

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:30 am

It wasn’t you, it was me

Beachcat97 · Post by **Beachcat97** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:34 am

Actually think Xavier's an ideal situation for him. Lower expectations than some of these other schools with openings (Maryland, Florida, Georgia), and he'd do very well recruiting that region given the many pro players he's coached and given the general success he had at AZ. Miller is a nationally recognized coach.

George Costanza · Post by **George Costanza** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:37 am

Alieberman wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:30 am It wasn’t you, it was me

I invented "it's not you it's me".

Postmaster · Post by **Postmaster** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:15 pm

I think Miller could easily claim that the level one charges against the administration are hampering his ability to get a job.

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:27 pm

I only see Miller going back to Xavier if he plans to stay there the rest of his career. After the drama with us he might want to just play out his career at a smaller school.

TheCat · Post by **TheCat** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:33 pm

Sean should not get back into coaching before the NCAA rules on any violation he may have been accused of. If he does it is all he will hear about and the only questions he will get. Sean doesn't need the money and should want to clear his name or serve any penalty before taking up the mantel again. Then he will be on a revenge tour.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:52 pm

AZCatGirl · Post by **AZCatGirl** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:56 pm

One year from now the committee will make sure we play Xavier.

Congrats Sean. Will be rooting for you whenever we don't play you.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:56 pm

Spaceman Spiff wrote: ↑Fri Mar 18, 2022 12:01 pm
RondaeShimmy wrote: ↑Fri Mar 18, 2022 11:37 am

It apparently was just a random guy who sweated through his shirt because he incorrectly predicted the interior temperature of the restaurant.

I think the guy's last name rhymes with Mansen.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:58 pm

AZCatGirl wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:56 pm One year from now the committee will make sure we play Xavier.

Congrats Sean. Will be rooting for you whenever we don't play you.

Does anyone know with the new rules, does Xavier get the same punishment handed to them that the NCAA gives the UofA since Miller will be their coach?

RondaeShimmy · Post by **RondaeShimmy** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:59 pm

Irish27 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 1:52 pm

Big East is a tough league

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:01 pm

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:01 pm

When's the last time a coach left a school and returned later?

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:02 pm

I guess you can go home again.

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:04 pm

azgreg wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:01 pm When's the last time a coach left a school and returned later?

I can only think of Randy Edsall in football going back to UCONN.

Oh, Romar at Pepperdine.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:06 pm

Football has had a bunch:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of ... ive_tenure

Our own Don Brown was the latest. (UMass)

azcat49 · Post by **azcat49** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:08 pm

Hell yea! Great for coach Miller! Will be a fan of his forever! Would love a home and home with Xavier

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:17 pm

Happy for Sean. Go kick Ass!

CatFan1399 · Post by **CatFan1399** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:21 pm

azcat49 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:08 pm Hell yea! Great for coach Miller! Will be a fan of his forever! Would love a home and home with Xavier

Agree with the first part. Disagree with the second. I’d prefer to never play him so I can freely cheer for him.

Macho Grande · Post by **Macho Grande** » Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:29 pm

Xavier fans now rushing to delete all the Sean Miller slander they've been posting on the xavierhoops board for the last 13 years.

Can't wait to see how he handles the inevitable question from the media about the "buick" comment in the introductory press conference.

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