[NU Sports] Mariotti column and new coach suggestions

[Jim Bendat]

Finally got around to reading the Mariotti piece, and I can't say I 
disagree with him.  As for Mike Montgomery, however, his age, west coast 
ties and present media work would likely result in his having no 
interest in moving to the midwest.  So, here are a couple of other 
suggestions:  the Butler coach, the Southern Illinois coach, and Chris 
Collins, the Duke assistant who would definitely have Chicago ties.  
Just a few names to throw out for the discussion.  -- Jim


NEONRye at aol.com wrote:
> I don't think it is a diatribe, and I know that Mariotti often fulminates  
> negatively about everything having to do with NU.  I thought the man spoke  the 
> truth, and made the case articulately and painstakingly why we need a change  
> in the basketball program.  And I think Mike Montgomery, as has been  pointed 
> out on this list, is as good a choice as anyone else out there--except  for 
> the fact that he probably doesn't have strong Midwestern recruiting sources,  
> but that could be overcome with good hirings of his assistants.
>  
> Anybody disagree?  
>  
> Paul Levinson
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