[NU Sports] Greenstein: sources say Chris Collins would take NU job, if open; 1 says he prefers it over Illinois

[Jonathan Hodges]

I think right now any actual negotiations are being held off until
Carmody's fate is sealed (and, so far, no word out of anyone about that).
I would expect Hardy to get an interview, at least, as he seems to be
well-liked and can reportedly recruit well (not sure about his in-game
strategy abilities).  We'll see what happens after the Carmody evaluation
is done.

Jonathan

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On Wed, Mar 21, 2012 at 5:00 PM, Evans Schoeman <eschoeman at sbcglobal.net>wrote:

> Just wondering...if Chris Collins is being seriously considered should the
> NU coaching position open up, why wouldn't Tavaras Hardy also be a
> candidate?  Neither have head coaching experience, which I think is a
> serious liability, but Hardy has the advantage of the NU pedigree.
>
> I recall his name being bantered about the list earlier this year, but no
> one seems to be raising it now.  Is he being held responsible for the lack
> of our big men's development, or is there another reason?
>
>
>  ------------------------------
> *From:* "neonrye at aol.com" <neonrye at aol.com>
> *To:* Jonathan Hodges <j-hodges at alumni.northwestern.edu>
> *Cc:* NU Sports Listserv <nwu-sports at tssi.com>
> *Sent:* Wed, March 21, 2012 3:20:44 PM
> *Subject:* Re: [NU Sports] Greenstein: sources say Chris Collins would
> take NU job, if open; 1 says he prefers it over Illinois
>
> As far as I can see, the only potential negative on Collins is lack of
> Head Coaching experience.  His pedigree is impeccable, and I would thinkhis
> father's high profile and connections throughout the NBA would have to be
> of some real value in recruiting.  Collins will not end up at Illinois, as
> the pressure to finally hire a head coach of color is probably paramount in
> their AD's calculus, as reported in today's Trib.
>
> If we make a move, and I remain very conflicted in my own thought process,
> I think Collins would be a sensational choice.  I like the idea of teaming
> him with Fitz -- as the young, photogenic, well-educated, passionate and
> articulate faces of NU and it's athletic program -- along with Kelly Amonte
> Hiller, of course.  I also would like to move away from the Princeton
> offense and the 1-3-1 defense to see a more eclectic approach at both ends
> of the court.
>
> Paul Levinson
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Mar 21, 2012, at 3:40 PM, Jonathan Hodges <
> j-hodges at alumni.northwestern.edu> wrote:
>
> > More fodder
> >
> >
> http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/college/chi-nus-carmody-delay-leads-to-collins-talk-20120321,0,4886213.story
> >
> >
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