Parrish: UT focusing on Mike White for HC vacancy

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Originally Posted by theprofessor

I get this is a fan board, and we're all supposed to be a little irrational, but the hate on the "local media" is a bit ridiculous. Sean Isabella worked his ass off on this story. I know he worked multiple sources, got stonewalled by Tech and Mike saying they weren't commenting, but still did a great job getting the story.

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Isabella is the exception that proves the rule.

If each sportsmedia outlet in N.La (print, broadcast & digital) had just one reporter covering Tech the way Isabella does, the amount of purple seen along I20 would be cut in half by the end of the year, and the injunhawks would be a distant afterthought.

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Originally Posted by theprofessor

This quote, in particular, is the one I was referencing. The media in Louisiana broke the story that Mike White was staying -- 12 hours before the media in Tennessee and national media did. I broke that on Twitter, and Sean Isabella followed it up today. There was nothing L-A-Z-Y about it.

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So you are specifically talking about HD...

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Originally Posted by theprofessor

This quote, in particular, is the one I was referencing. The media in Louisiana broke the story that Mike White was staying -- 12 hours before the media in Tennessee and national media did. I broke that on Twitter, and Sean Isabella followed it up today. There was nothing L-A-Z-Y about it.

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That's just our resident sports writer critic HD - Dawgpix's prodigy at the Tech Talk...

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

That's just our resident ...critic HD -

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fixed.

HD would complain about air ...

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

A Tennessee radio station contacted Roy Lang asking to interview our beat writer this morning, and Lang sent them Matt Vines... Wut? :rolleyes4:

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and there you go....If the area papers would provide a real beat writer that really was allowed to cover the Tech beat the way it deserves to be covered, and establish a real relationship with the coach, he would probably take their call and answer their questions even if he is on vacation.

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Originally Posted by Tech77

and there you go....If the area papers would provide a real beat writer that really was allowed to cover the Tech beat the way it deserves to be covered, and establish a real relationship with the coach, he would probably take their call and answer their questions even if he is on vacation.

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Except they do. Sean Isabella. He's the Tech beat writer, and a damn fine one. But Mike still didn't take his calls.

Isabella is pretty much gold in this area. Does great job.

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Originally Posted by theprofessor

I get this is a fan board, and we're all supposed to be a little irrational, but the hate on the "local media" is a bit ridiculous. Sean Isabella worked his ass off on this story. I know he worked multiple sources, got stonewalled by Tech and Mike saying they weren't commenting, but still did a great job getting the story.

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The great story here is that Mike White didn't take the money and run like SD and Dooley did, but, you won't read that in the Shreveport Times. This is a real rare thing in college sports to find someone that shows this kind of integrity.

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Originally Posted by DONW

The great story here is that Mike White didn't take the money and run like SD and Dooley did, but, you won't read that in the Shreveport Times. This is a real rare thing in college sports to find someone that shows this kind of integrity.

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The problem with that story is what happens if he then bolts after next season? I don't think this has anything to do with Mike's integrity. He was courted, he listened, he deliberated and after deciding it wasn't the best fit, he stayed for at least one more year.

@ST_IsabellaTNS: Full story of Mike White's decision to stay at Louisiana Tech despite job opening at Tennessee http://t.co/OHbYt4kwx6

Jimmy Watson has been tweeting about Mike White's integrity. Said yesterday that Mike White had too much integrity to take that job. Love to see that be the story here.

In any case Tech SIDs need to promote, promote, promote throughout the offseason. We need 8000 in the TAC a couple times next season. We have to show this coach some love!

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Originally Posted by DONW

The great story here is that Mike White didn't take the money and run like SD and Dooley did, but, you won't read that in the Shreveport Times. This is a real rare thing in college sports to find someone that shows this kind of integrity.

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Originally Posted by theprofessor

The problem with that story is what happens if he then bolts after next season? I don't think this has anything to do with Mike's integrity. He was courted, he listened, he deliberated and after deciding it wasn't the best fit, he stayed for at least one more year.

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I guess we know where you stand now. You should apply for a job with the Shreveport Times. Lang will love you. He won't even have to edit your articles.

Coach White turning down UT is great press for TECH and just plain awesome for Da Dawgs!!

Hey Prof. You think we could at LEAST get a box score next year in The Town Talk? Please don't use the excuse "you have to give the readers what they want". I'm from A town and there are plenty of TECH grads there.

Awesome news for the Dunkin Dawgs!
coach White and the Dawgs will have a great season nnext year
The team and individuals will be shattering all kinds of records at laTec,it will be FUN
for coach White and the team he built!

Been following quietly all weekend. THANK YOU, Coach White! I hope we can stop worrrying now for a while, instead of living in fear. I would love to see a deep NCAA run and him STILL turn down other jobs next year - stating that he wants to make Tech the new Duke in MBB!

Eternal Optimist. Love it.

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Originally Posted by champion110

Been following quietly all weekend. THANK YOU, Coach White! I hope we can stop worrrying now for a while, instead of living in fear. I would love to see a deep NCAA run and him STILL turn down other jobs next year - stating that he wants to make Tech the new Duke in MBB!

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Gary Parrish ‏@GaryParrishCBS 13m
A source told @CBSSports that Donnie Tyndall's deal at Tennessee is for six years at $1.6 million per year.

Here is the lead-in quote from the top ESPN-MBB story on the Tennessee hire:

"Tennessee, hours after being turned down by Louisiana Tech's Mike White, has hired Southern Miss coach Donnie Tyndall. The school will introduce him in a news conference Tuesday afternoon."

Pretty cool :)

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Originally Posted by champion110

Been following quietly all weekend. THANK YOU, Coach White! I hope we can stop worrrying now for a while, instead of living in fear. I would love to see a deep NCAA run and him STILL turn down other jobs next year - stating that he wants to make Tech the new Duke in MBB!

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Isn't Mizzou still looking for a coach?

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Originally Posted by dawg80

Isn't Mizzou still looking for a coach?

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Media claiming that they have their guy. Ken Anderson, Division II coach with high major assistant experience.

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Originally Posted by skilldawg

Media claiming that they have their guy. Ken Anderson, Division II coach with high major assistant experience.

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The Jet?

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Originally Posted by skilldawg

Media claiming that they have their guy. Ken Anderson, Division II coach with high major assistant experience.

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Wow! I had him as #3 on my "short list" if White jumped. Kim Anderson won the D-II title this year and coaches at Central Missouri. He served as an assistant at Baylor and Missouri under Norm Stewart. While a lot of fans wanted him, it had appeared that his time was past, he is an older guy and it looked like it was a very long shot for him to get the Missouri job. If he does, I think that would be a great hire for them.


http://www.ucmathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=193

Or the retired Bengals qb?

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

The Jet?

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That is Kenny Smith.

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Originally Posted by deadawg

That is Kenny Smith.

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Yes it is -

Too many Kennys

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Or the retired Bengals qb?

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Yeah, I messed it up... but you did too!:)

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Originally Posted by MiloBumP

abbrev. some of us can't type as fast as others. I only use it when others should know who u are talking about.

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Right, but wouldn't it be even faster to type MW?

That was my point. That anyone who can figure out who CMW is, is going to know who MW is, too.

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Originally Posted by skilldawg

Yeah, I messed it up... but you did too!:)

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We are getting old I guess...

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

We are getting old I guess...

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Nah, we are just multi-taskers.

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

Gary Parrish ‏@GaryParrishCBS 13m
A source told @CBSSports that Donnie Tyndall's deal at Tennessee is for six years at $1.6 million per year.

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Good lord! I hope everything works out for Mike in the long run. How many people turn down a million dollar raise?!!

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Originally Posted by T1

Good lord! I hope everything works out for Mike in the long run. How many people turn down a million dollar raise?!!

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I don't care if it works our for Mike White in the long run. I want it to work out for him while at LaTech. Hope our people know how to play turning down Tennessee in our favor.

I don't think they were offering MW the 1.6 though. The offer was 1m a year if everything that is being said is accurate, and they wouldn't provide stability.

400,000 more isn't anything to sneeze. I am a teacher I would take that in a heart beat, but going to Tenn and struggling, would slow his rise up the ladder a bit. Another good year here and there may be more than 1.6 on the table when the schools come calling next year.

Plus if any of the recent NBA openings take a coach from a good college program that means reshuffling now that could lead to some big openings next year as well.

Just a heads up, the T-Wolves could very well take a college coach for their next hire. Names mentioned so far are Donovan, Izzo, and Hoiberg (Iowa State). The GM for the Wolves is good friends with Izzo and Hoiberg. While Izzo seems content to stay at the college level, Hoiberg is believed to have pro ambitions. He could easily be selected as their next coach. Plus he spent some time in the Minnesota organization, so he is a known commodity there.

Just saying if Minnesota does drop down into the college ranks for their next coach, the whole trickle down/domino effect begins again. :angry:

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Originally Posted by maddawg

I don't care if it works our for Mike White in the long run. I want it to work out for him while at LaTech. Hope our people know how to play turning down Tennessee in our favor.

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Very nice! :laugh:

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Originally Posted by inudesu

Right, but wouldn't it be even faster to type MW?

That was my point. That anyone who can figure out who CMW is, is going to know who MW is, too.

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When I see MW, I think "Mountain West" because that's the abbreviation for... the Mountain West!

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Originally Posted by T1

Very nice! :laugh:

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It was inferred that you were concerned about his decision and if it was in his best interest. This is similar to the "I wish him the best" thing our fans say when a coach leaves for another job. I just don't get it. I don't wish them ill, but I don't spread my fandom beyond the team I love.

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Originally Posted by maddawg

It was inferred that you were concerned about his decision and if it was in his best interest. This is a similar process to the "I wish him the best" thing our fans say when a coach leaves for another job. I just don't get it. I don't wish them ill. I just don't spread my fandom beyond the team I love.

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It's like a great JR football player who would go in the first round, but decided to play his SR year of college ball. He turned down millions, so you hope he doesn't get hurt and everything works out well for him. Even if he's not a Tech player, you don't want to see that happen to anyone from a human perspective.

Mike White is the first Tech coach in my lifetime that turned down millions to stay at Tech. I wish him well in his future!

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Originally Posted by DallasDog

I don't think they were offering MW the 1.6 though. The offer was 1m a year if everything that is being said is accurate, and they wouldn't provide stability.

400,000 more isn't anything to sneeze. I am a teacher I would take that in a heart beat, but going to Tenn and struggling, would slow his rise up the ladder a bit. Another good year here and there may be more than 1.6 on the table when the schools come calling next year.

Plus if any of the recent NBA openings take a coach from a good college program that means reshuffling now that could lead to some big openings next year as well.

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Offer was $1.3 million per year and they wanted to not give him the extra year to compensate for the $600k buy-out they would owe TECH...

So basically only 2 years guaranteed fully

He wanted more security on the back end of the contract like he had here and they would not give it to him

They tried to go cheap -

They had to come up $300k a year on Tyndall and give him another year of security to avoid more embarrassment - only about $8 million of the contract is guaranteed

If they would of come out with that to Mike White, he would be the new coach at Tenn

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Originally Posted by T1

Mike White is the first Tech coach in my lifetime that turned down millions to stay at Tech. I wish him well in his future!

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I hope this is the way we play it, but this is not totally accurate. While he did "turn down millions" there was not much difference in what Tennessee was willing to guarantee and what he just received in his new Tech contract. Also, he KNOWS that the odds are that a better gig than Tenn will be there next year.

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Originally Posted by maddawg

I hope this is the way we play it, but this is not totally accurate. While he did "turn down millions" there was not much difference in what Tennessee was willing to guarantee and what he just received in his new Tech contract. Also, he KNOWS that the odds are that a better gig than Tenn will be there next year.

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Nothing's guaranteed. If we go 15-15 next year no one will want him. It's unlikely, but you never know.

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Originally Posted by DONW

The great story here is that Mike White didn't take the money and run like SD and Dooley did, but, you won't read that in the Shreveport Times. This is a real rare thing in college sports to find someone that shows this kind of integrity.

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Originally Posted by theprofessor

The problem with that story is what happens if he then bolts after next season? I don't think this has anything to do with Mike's integrity. He was courted, he listened, he deliberated and after deciding it wasn't the best fit, he stayed for at least one more year.

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I agree with theprofessor.

When White leaves, there is little doubt that the person replacing him will take the money that Tech offers and run from his present team (unless Tech promotes from within). Does that mean that any new Tech coach hired from the outside lacks integrity?

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Originally Posted by T1

Nothing's guaranteed. If we go 15-15 next year no one will want him. It's unlikely, but you never know.

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You can get miles of people lined up to bet with you if you want to take 15-15.

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Originally Posted by T1

Nothing's guaranteed. If we go 15-15 next year no one will want him. It's unlikely, but you never know.

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I'm thinking White's world. You are thinking Holtz' world.:icon_wink:

It's guaranteed.

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Originally Posted by maddawg

I'm thinking White's world. You are thinking Holtz' world.:icon_wink:

It's guaranteed.

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He's banking on it.

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Originally Posted by maddawg

I'm thinking White's world. You are thinking Holtz' world.:icon_wink:

It's guaranteed.

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You are the Roy Lang of hating HCSH.

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Originally Posted by T1

He's banking on it.

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He is banking on $3.6M over 6 years, plus incentives, with a great team returning, another re-negotiation next year, and likely more and better offers next year.

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$3.3 for less than 3 years at a program with many unknowns and VERY high expectations. If not successful he has to start over well below where he is now.

Not much of a gamble IMO.

He was playing with house money - already turned down USF and Wake and wouldn't speak with Tulsa even though they asked 3 times

If UT offers him what they offered Tyndall, he goes...

If they approach Tyndall with what they offered White, I still think Tyndall goes - two different personalities, two different backgrounds - Tyndall needs to send White a nice tie or something because he padded his hip pocket

Mike White is a good basketball coach but he is also a VERY smart cookie and has the best advice for free than most pay handsomely for

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Originally Posted by DONW

I guess we know where you stand now. You should apply for a job with the Shreveport Times. Lang will love you. He won't even have to edit your articles.

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No, what you're asking someone -- Roy, Jimmy, Sean, myself and others -- to do is stake their reputation and their integrity on someone else's integrity. That's a slippery slope, if you turn out to be wrong and he bolts next year for a better job. Maybe Jimmy knows Mike personally and feels comfortable taking that stand. I know there are certain coaches that I know well enough to take that stand. There are others that I don't. I don't cover the Tech beat, and I've never interacted with Mike on a professional level. I'm simply a fan and an observer from afar. I don't know him well enough to stake my reputation on him.

With that said, I have a lot of respect for Mike and the job he's done here. However, if this were simply an issue of integrity, I think we'd have seen Mike come out publicly and make a statement about how he recently signed a contract extension and wasn't listening to other offers. The simple fact is he did listen. This deal almost​ got done. I know you may not want to hear that, but it's the truth. It has nothing to do with integrity.

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Originally Posted by Dowty

Isabella tweeted that Tech isn't expected to make any public comments regarding CMW or UT.

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

When I see MW, I think "Mountain West" because that's the abbreviation for... the Mountain West!

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So you wouldn't have been looking for any Tech comments about the Mountain West Conference if he had left the C off?

I suppose that is also true in this case. At least, I haven't heard of Tech releasing any comments about the Mountain West lately. :laugh:

Jimmy Watson ‏@JimmyWatson6 Apr 19
Mike White has too much integrity to take the Tennessee job.
Jimmy Watson ‏@JimmyWatson6 12h
Shocker: Mike White staying at La. Tech. I said Saturday he had too much class to leave at this point ... especially for Tennessee.



Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 19
Important to remember White has been mentioned as possib. candidate for Auburn, USF, Tulsa, Wake Forest and now Tenn. & Mizzou. Nothing new
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 19
Since Mike White rumors began after NIT, people I spoke with said he isn't huge money guy. Tripling his salary could easily change that tho
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 19
As I've always said, I still think White waits until after 2015 season (likely NCAA tourney berth) then leaves. Stock will be even higher.
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 19
If White ends up at Tennessee, it's b/c he was truly sold on program. Has a good thing going at La. Tech and family is comfortable in Ruston
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
RE: Mike White. Reached out to La. Tech AD Tommy McClelland this morning. Didn't say much: "I can't comment on another school's search."
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
White and McClelland have a ton of respect for each other and have a self-described great working relationship. Imagine they've discussed UT
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
ESPN reporting Mike White is mulling whether to go to Tennessee. I can see how he's genuinely torn - happy at La. Tech and has talent in '15
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
For those wondering, Mike White returns 4 starters and solid recruiting class at La. Tech. He'll have to weigh pros and cons of leaving
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
Was able to talk to someone at La. Tech over weekend and they mentioned how excited White had been for 2015. Team is primed for NCAA tourney
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS 21h
As has been somewhat expected since late last night, it appears Mike White will stay at La Tech. Still no confirmation from anyone at LT tho
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS 19h
Can confirm national reports that Mike White isn't going anywhere. He'll be back at Louisiana Tech. Bulldog fans can party in Ruston tonight
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS 18h
I'm guessing a lot of people will bash Mike White for passing on Tennessee. I'm also guessing those people don't know anything about him



Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
The minute Cuonzo Martin said goodbye to Rocky Top, Michael White's name was in the mix ... as @DaveFoster17 said on Monday #DooleyFactor
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
he wasnt leaving tech to go to USF, Tulsa, that's for sure ... and Auburn got Bruce Pearl ... this is different
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
Would certainly love to be a fly on the wall in a conversation between Michael White and Tyler Summitt.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
Let's say Tech makes the NCAA tourney next year (certainly a HUGE question mark). Would White get a job better than Tennessee or Mizzou?
Brady Renard @BradyRenard · Apr 19
@RoyLangIII is there many available better than those? Besides this new Tennessee team.. That's usually a top 25 gig
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
exactly ... can't imagine much better next step from Tech.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
Hey @DaveFoster17 ... where behind UK and UF hoops jobs would you rank UT in the SEC?
Dave Foster @DaveFoster17 · Apr 19
@RoyLangIII I think they're somewhere between 3rd and 5th. I could see arguments for Missouri And Arkansas ahead of #Vols
Dave Foster @DaveFoster17 · Apr 19
@RoyLangIII BUT Tn has one thing that nearly no other team in SEC besides UK. fans wiling to attend. Been in Top 15 national for decades
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
cant get much better than last yr. Ncaa is a total crapshoot. Could go to a Sweet 16 program where reg season actually matters.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
of course this is all total speculation. No guaratee Tenn makes an offer. And im sure white's seniors do hold special place
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
im shocked people believe it's a given he's mulling over anything.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
I mean he's already stated publicly he's not interested in taking any other job, right?
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
yea I would hope he thinks about things and negotiates. He's a smart guy. Have no doubt he knows exactly what he's doing.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
I wouldnt think Tenn losing 3 players would have anything to do with a decision to go there. He wouldnt take the next step with 1 yr in mind
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
the fact he's talking to tenn is significant considering he hadnt talked to any other school (according to AD)
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
Saban on xmas eve (or day?) is still best "in going nowhere" gag
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
My fave part of the ESPN report on White is that he's "mulling" a decision to go to Tennessee, but it's not a given he'll go ... #NoKidding
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
Louisiana Tech head coach Michael White's name is red hot on Rocky Top. Tennessee looking for a "winner," "good fit" http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20140420/SPORTS0203/304200035/Tennessee-wants-winner-Michael-White-s-name-rumored …<<<<<only article he wrote about Tech basketball all season.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
After nearly $12 million, I'd say pretty well RT @ClayParker23: @RoyLangIII ask Derek Dooley how that went!
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
@b_hoss_mac your source is obviously not friends with @withrowzone's.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
certainly would be interesting if he was actually offered the job and turned it down. I'd find that stunning.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
ahh well that is a totally different situation then. No way he turns down 1.3 million at UT. No. Way.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
you think he could make $2.6 after next year coming from Tech?
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
im confused. are you saying he was offered the job and said no?
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
if Tech makes a run to the Sweet 16?
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
I definitely dont see, if true, how this falls under "see he wanted to be at Tech the whole time"

Silence... Not a peep from Roy Lang since CBS, ESPN, and everybody else reported that Coach White rejected Tennessee. Nothing... :laugh:



Isabella and Watson view Tech a lot differently from Roy Lang.

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

Isabella and Watson view Tech a lot differently from Roy Lang.

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That's because Roy Lang is as cynical as the day is long and OBVIOUSLY knows more than us average sports fan about how any and every situation will play out involving coaches, players, etc. That's why he's a sports journalist! DUH! He's so much more INFORMED than US!! Guy's a borderline Beautiful Mind in sports! :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by inudesu

So you wouldn't have been looking for any Tech comments about the Mountain West Conference if he had left the C off?

I suppose that is also true in this case. At least, I haven't heard of Tech releasing any comments about the Mountain West lately. :laugh:

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Not exactly. I don't like either abbreviation.

When I see MW, I initially think Mountain West because that's the official abbreviation that they use and I use on here. If you ever see me type MW, I'm talking about the Mountain West. If someone types MW to mean Mike White, then it takes a second to take in the context clues to understand what MW means because it's rarely used to represent that. The same goes for CMW. I don't think I've ever seen that typed on here for Coach White until this week. I had to use context clues to figure it out. I think it's much easier to type Mike or White than MW or CMW. It's not a big deal to me though.

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Originally Posted by theprofessor

No, what you're asking someone -- Roy, Jimmy, Sean, myself and others -- to do is stake their reputation and their integrity on someone else's integrity. That's a slippery slope, if you turn out to be wrong and he bolts next year for a better job. Maybe Jimmy knows Mike personally and feels comfortable taking that stand. I know there are certain coaches that I know well enough to take that stand. There are others that I don't. I don't cover the Tech beat, and I've never interacted with Mike on a professional level. I'm simply a fan and an observer from afar. I don't know him well enough to stake my reputation on him.

With that said, I have a lot of respect for Mike and the job he's done here. However, if this were simply an issue of integrity, I think we'd have seen Mike come out publicly and make a statement about how he recently signed a contract extension and wasn't listening to other offers. The simple fact is he did listen. This deal almost​ got done. I know you may not want to hear that, but it's the truth. It has nothing to do with integrity.

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You have no idea what went on between Mike White and Tennessee. You weren't there and you weren't listening to the phone conversation, so, quit making stuff up.

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Originally Posted by theprofessor

With that said, I have a lot of respect for Mike and the job he's done here. However, if this were simply an issue of integrity, I think we'd have seen Mike come out publicly and make a statement about how he recently signed a contract extension and wasn't listening to other offers. The simple fact is he did listen. This deal almost​ got done. I know you may not want to hear that, but it's the truth. It has nothing to do with integrity.

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This probably sums up my feelings nicely. If he truly wasn't interested in other offers, then he should have politely declined early in the process mentioning the new contract, etc.

I worry now about the 2015 recruits. How can MW sell himself and Tech when those recruits and their families see what happened over the weekend. IMO, that's one reason why there needs to be a public statement -- to be a bit reassuring towards those HS juniors who are watching this.

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Originally Posted by SpaceDawg

I worry now about the 2015 recruits. How can MW sell himself and Tech when those recruits and their families see what happened over the weekend. IMO, that's one reason why there needs to be a public statement -- to be a bit reassuring towards those HS juniors who are watching this.

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They are not naïve -

They KNOW how college basketball works, and this is one of the things we have to deal with when we are successful

No statement is needed or should be expected

One thing he does in the recruiting process is sell this young men on TECH and what TECH can do for them and they need to make sure this is a place they can be happy getting a degree when its not basketball season

Not saying he doesn't sell them on him and himself, but its about the PROGRAM and SCHOOL FIRST not Mike White the Head Coach

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Originally Posted by SWarner63

That's because Roy Lang is as cynical as the day is long and OBVIOUSLY knows more than us average sports fan about how any and every situation will play out involving coaches, players, etc. That's why he's a sports journalist! DUH! He's so much more INFORMED than US!! Guy's a borderline Beautiful Mind in sports! :rolleyes:

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Funny :)

@RoyLangIII Hi, I'm Roy Lang III. I'm a sportswriter in a city with no sports teams. #DefinitionOfSuperfluous

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Originally Posted by SWarner63

That's because Roy Lang is as cynical as the day is long and OBVIOUSLY knows more than us average sports fan about how any and every situation will play out involving coaches, players, etc. That's why he's a sports journalist! DUH! He's so much more INFORMED than US!! Guy's a borderline Beautiful Mind in sports! :rolleyes:

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The days are currently short, but that's not important right now.

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You have no idea what went on between Mike White and Tennessee. You weren't there and you weren't listening to the phone conversation, so, quit making stuff up.

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OK, Don. You keep believing what you want to believe. The rest of us will live in the real world.

http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/

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http://espn.go.com/mens-college-basketball/

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http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebaske...conference-usa

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Originally Posted by T1

It's like a great JR football player who would go in the first round, but decided to play his SR year of college ball. He turned down millions, so you hope he doesn't get hurt and everything works out well for him. Even if he's not a Tech player, you don't want to see that happen to anyone from a human perspective.

Mike White is the first Tech coach in my lifetime that turned down millions to stay at Tech. I wish him well in his future!

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I think whoever Mike White is interested in coaching knows his intentions, and he probably knows there's. He has actually turned down two million dollar plus jobs to stay at least another year at TECH...maybe we can do enough next year such as attendance, support, other items mentioned to keep him here even longer...just glad to have him one more year...hopefully.

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Originally Posted by DONW

You have no idea what went on between Mike White and Tennessee. You weren't there and you weren't listening to the phone conversation, so, quit making stuff up.

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I wasn't there when Christ was born.

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Originally Posted by T1

It's like a great JR football player who would go in the first round, but decided to play his SR year of college ball. He turned down millions, so you hope he doesn't get hurt and everything works out well for him. Even if he's not a Tech player, you don't want to see that happen to anyone from a human perspective.

Mike White is the first Tech coach in my lifetime that turned down millions to stay at Tech. I wish him well in his future!

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I don't know how old you are, but don't forget about Leon Barmore. He turned down big money from bigger colleges and the WNBA. I know it's a different sport, but Leon's loyalty is rare for any school.

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I don't know how old you are, but don't forget about Leon Barmore. He turned down big money from bigger colleges and the WNBA. I know it's a different sport, but Leon's loyalty is rare for any school.

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Year after year....

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I don't know how old you are, but don't forget about Leon Barmore. He turned down big money from bigger colleges and the WNBA. I know it's a different sport, but Leon's loyalty is rare for any school.

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The fact that he hates flying helped with his decisions.

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The fact that he hates flying helped with his decisions.

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Not really...... He could have gone to a much more compact conference. He stayed thru three conferences and being indy. He was a hometown Ruston man that loves the area and the school. That makes a difference. Having roots here is what kept him here.

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@RoyLangIII Hi, I'm Roy Lang III. I'm a sportswriter in a city with no sports teams. #DefinitionOfSuperfluous

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We have the Natioal Champion ABA Mavericks!!! :icon_wink:

http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebaske...te-staying-put

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We have the Natioal Champion ABA Mavericks!!! :icon_wink:

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Everybody love everybody...

http://95.154.246.89/images/movies/semi-pro.jpg

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Jimmy Watson ‏@JimmyWatson6 Apr 19
Mike White has too much integrity to take the Tennessee job.
Jimmy Watson ‏@JimmyWatson6 12h
Shocker: Mike White staying at La. Tech. I said Saturday he had too much class to leave at this point ... especially for Tennessee.


Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 19
Important to remember White has been mentioned as possib. candidate for Auburn, USF, Tulsa, Wake Forest and now Tenn. & Mizzou. Nothing new
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 19
Since Mike White rumors began after NIT, people I spoke with said he isn't huge money guy. Tripling his salary could easily change that tho
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 19
As I've always said, I still think White waits until after 2015 season (likely NCAA tourney berth) then leaves. Stock will be even higher.
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 19
If White ends up at Tennessee, it's b/c he was truly sold on program. Has a good thing going at La. Tech and family is comfortable in Ruston
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
RE: Mike White. Reached out to La. Tech AD Tommy McClelland this morning. Didn't say much: "I can't comment on another school's search."
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
White and McClelland have a ton of respect for each other and have a self-described great working relationship. Imagine they've discussed UT
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
ESPN reporting Mike White is mulling whether to go to Tennessee. I can see how he's genuinely torn - happy at La. Tech and has talent in '15
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
For those wondering, Mike White returns 4 starters and solid recruiting class at La. Tech. He'll have to weigh pros and cons of leaving
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
Was able to talk to someone at La. Tech over weekend and they mentioned how excited White had been for 2015. Team is primed for NCAA tourney
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS 21h
As has been somewhat expected since late last night, it appears Mike White will stay at La Tech. Still no confirmation from anyone at LT tho
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS 19h
Can confirm national reports that Mike White isn't going anywhere. He'll be back at Louisiana Tech. Bulldog fans can party in Ruston tonight
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS 18h
I'm guessing a lot of people will bash Mike White for passing on Tennessee. I'm also guessing those people don't know anything about him



Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
The minute Cuonzo Martin said goodbye to Rocky Top, Michael White's name was in the mix ... as @DaveFoster17 said on Monday #DooleyFactor
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
he wasnt leaving tech to go to USF, Tulsa, that's for sure ... and Auburn got Bruce Pearl ... this is different
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
Would certainly love to be a fly on the wall in a conversation between Michael White and Tyler Summitt.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
Let's say Tech makes the NCAA tourney next year (certainly a HUGE question mark). Would White get a job better than Tennessee or Mizzou?
Brady Renard @BradyRenard · Apr 19
@RoyLangIII is there many available better than those? Besides this new Tennessee team.. That's usually a top 25 gig
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
exactly ... can't imagine much better next step from Tech.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
Hey @DaveFoster17 ... where behind UK and UF hoops jobs would you rank UT in the SEC?
Dave Foster @DaveFoster17 · Apr 19
@RoyLangIII I think they're somewhere between 3rd and 5th. I could see arguments for Missouri And Arkansas ahead of #Vols
Dave Foster @DaveFoster17 · Apr 19
@RoyLangIII BUT Tn has one thing that nearly no other team in SEC besides UK. fans wiling to attend. Been in Top 15 national for decades
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
cant get much better than last yr. Ncaa is a total crapshoot. Could go to a Sweet 16 program where reg season actually matters.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
of course this is all total speculation. No guaratee Tenn makes an offer. And im sure white's seniors do hold special place
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
im shocked people believe it's a given he's mulling over anything.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
I mean he's already stated publicly he's not interested in taking any other job, right?
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
yea I would hope he thinks about things and negotiates. He's a smart guy. Have no doubt he knows exactly what he's doing.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
I wouldnt think Tenn losing 3 players would have anything to do with a decision to go there. He wouldnt take the next step with 1 yr in mind
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
the fact he's talking to tenn is significant considering he hadnt talked to any other school (according to AD)
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
Saban on xmas eve (or day?) is still best "in going nowhere" gag
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
My fave part of the ESPN report on White is that he's "mulling" a decision to go to Tennessee, but it's not a given he'll go ... #NoKidding
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
Louisiana Tech head coach Michael White's name is red hot on Rocky Top. Tennessee looking for a "winner," "good fit" http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20140420/SPORTS0203/304200035/Tennessee-wants-winner-Michael-White-s-name-rumored …<<<<<only article he wrote about Tech basketball all season.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
After nearly $12 million, I'd say pretty well RT @ClayParker23: @RoyLangIII ask Derek Dooley how that went!
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
@b_hoss_mac your source is obviously not friends with @withrowzone's.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
certainly would be interesting if he was actually offered the job and turned it down. I'd find that stunning.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
ahh well that is a totally different situation then. No way he turns down 1.3 million at UT. No. Way.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
you think he could make $2.6 after next year coming from Tech?
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
im confused. are you saying he was offered the job and said no?
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
if Tech makes a run to the Sweet 16?
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
I definitely dont see, if true, how this falls under "see he wanted to be at Tech the whole time"

Silence... Not a peep from Roy Lang since CBS, ESPN, and everybody else reported that Coach White rejected Tennessee. Nothing... :laugh:



Isabella and Watson view Tech a lot differently from Roy Lang.

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Can we sign a petition to have Roy Lang fired? Maybe enlist some help from our friends in Knoxville?

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^^^^^THIS!!!

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Originally Posted by Champ967

fixed.

HD would complain about air ...

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Originally Posted by theprofessor

The problem with that story is what happens if he then bolts after next season? I don't think this has anything to do with Mike's integrity. He was courted, he listened, he deliberated and after deciding it wasn't the best fit, he stayed for at least one more year.

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I actually agree with this 100%.

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Originally Posted by Woof!

I agree with theprofessor.

When White leaves, there is little doubt that the person replacing him will take the money that Tech offers and run from his present team (unless Tech promotes from within). Does that mean that any new Tech coach hired from the outside lacks integrity?

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Originally Posted by maddawg

I don't care if it works our for Mike White in the long run. I want it to work out for him while at LaTech. Hope our people know how to play turning down Tennessee in our favor.

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Great point.

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Originally Posted by Dwayne From Minden

Offer was $1.3 million per year and they wanted to not give him the extra year to compensate for the $600k buy-out they would owe TECH...

So basically only 2 years guaranteed fully

He wanted more security on the back end of the contract like he had here and they would not give it to him

They tried to go cheap -

They had to come up $300k a year on Tyndall and give him another year of security to avoid more embarrassment - only about $8 million of the contract is guaranteed

If they would of come out with that to Mike White, he would be the new coach at Tenn

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Exactly. The Tennessee AD got backed into a corner and --after Mike White's rejection-- HAD to "get his man", regardless of the cost. Tyndall benefited tremendously from White's rejection.

Jimmy Watson ‏@JimmyWatson6 Apr 19
Mike White has too much integrity to take the Tennessee job.

So why all the drama in courting them for the last few days?

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Originally Posted by theprofessor

No, what you're asking someone -- Roy, Jimmy, Sean, myself and others -- to do is stake their reputation and their integrity on someone else's integrity. That's a slippery slope, if you turn out to be wrong and he bolts next year for a better job. Maybe Jimmy knows Mike personally and feels comfortable taking that stand. I know there are certain coaches that I know well enough to take that stand. There are others that I don't. I don't cover the Tech beat, and I've never interacted with Mike on a professional level. I'm simply a fan and an observer from afar. I don't know him well enough to stake my reputation on him.

With that said, I have a lot of respect for Mike and the job he's done here. However, if this were simply an issue of integrity, I think we'd have seen Mike come out publicly and make a statement about how he recently signed a contract extension and wasn't listening to other offers. The simple fact is he did listen. This deal almost​ got done. I know you may not want to hear that, but it's the truth. It has nothing to do with integrity.

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Be careful. You've now written TWO posts that I agree with. :)

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Jimmy Watson ‏@JimmyWatson6 Apr 19
Mike White has too much integrity to take the Tennessee job.

So why all the drama in courting them for the last few days?

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You got it backwards. Tennessee was courting Coach White the last few days.

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You got it backwards. Tennessee was courting Coach White the last few days.

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Maybe, but probably not likely. White could have squelched any discussion about him leaving for Tennessee in a millisecond if he wanted to.

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Jimmy Watson ‏@JimmyWatson6 Apr 19
Mike White has too much integrity to take the Tennessee job.
Jimmy Watson ‏@JimmyWatson6 12h
Shocker: Mike White staying at La. Tech. I said Saturday he had too much class to leave at this point ... especially for Tennessee.



Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 19
Important to remember White has been mentioned as possib. candidate for Auburn, USF, Tulsa, Wake Forest and now Tenn. & Mizzou. Nothing new
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 19
Since Mike White rumors began after NIT, people I spoke with said he isn't huge money guy. Tripling his salary could easily change that tho
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 19
As I've always said, I still think White waits until after 2015 season (likely NCAA tourney berth) then leaves. Stock will be even higher.
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 19
If White ends up at Tennessee, it's b/c he was truly sold on program. Has a good thing going at La. Tech and family is comfortable in Ruston
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
RE: Mike White. Reached out to La. Tech AD Tommy McClelland this morning. Didn't say much: "I can't comment on another school's search."
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
White and McClelland have a ton of respect for each other and have a self-described great working relationship. Imagine they've discussed UT
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
ESPN reporting Mike White is mulling whether to go to Tennessee. I can see how he's genuinely torn - happy at La. Tech and has talent in '15
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
For those wondering, Mike White returns 4 starters and solid recruiting class at La. Tech. He'll have to weigh pros and cons of leaving
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS Apr 20
Was able to talk to someone at La. Tech over weekend and they mentioned how excited White had been for 2015. Team is primed for NCAA tourney
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS 21h
As has been somewhat expected since late last night, it appears Mike White will stay at La Tech. Still no confirmation from anyone at LT tho
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS 19h
Can confirm national reports that Mike White isn't going anywhere. He'll be back at Louisiana Tech. Bulldog fans can party in Ruston tonight
Sean Isabella ‏@ST_IsabellaTNS 18h
I'm guessing a lot of people will bash Mike White for passing on Tennessee. I'm also guessing those people don't know anything about him



Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
The minute Cuonzo Martin said goodbye to Rocky Top, Michael White's name was in the mix ... as @DaveFoster17 said on Monday #DooleyFactor
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
he wasnt leaving tech to go to USF, Tulsa, that's for sure ... and Auburn got Bruce Pearl ... this is different
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
Would certainly love to be a fly on the wall in a conversation between Michael White and Tyler Summitt.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
Let's say Tech makes the NCAA tourney next year (certainly a HUGE question mark). Would White get a job better than Tennessee or Mizzou?
Brady Renard @BradyRenard · Apr 19
@RoyLangIII is there many available better than those? Besides this new Tennessee team.. That's usually a top 25 gig
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
exactly ... can't imagine much better next step from Tech.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 19
Hey @DaveFoster17 ... where behind UK and UF hoops jobs would you rank UT in the SEC?
Dave Foster @DaveFoster17 · Apr 19
@RoyLangIII I think they're somewhere between 3rd and 5th. I could see arguments for Missouri And Arkansas ahead of #Vols
Dave Foster @DaveFoster17 · Apr 19
@RoyLangIII BUT Tn has one thing that nearly no other team in SEC besides UK. fans wiling to attend. Been in Top 15 national for decades
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
cant get much better than last yr. Ncaa is a total crapshoot. Could go to a Sweet 16 program where reg season actually matters.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
of course this is all total speculation. No guaratee Tenn makes an offer. And im sure white's seniors do hold special place
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
im shocked people believe it's a given he's mulling over anything.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
I mean he's already stated publicly he's not interested in taking any other job, right?
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
yea I would hope he thinks about things and negotiates. He's a smart guy. Have no doubt he knows exactly what he's doing.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
I wouldnt think Tenn losing 3 players would have anything to do with a decision to go there. He wouldnt take the next step with 1 yr in mind
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
the fact he's talking to tenn is significant considering he hadnt talked to any other school (according to AD)
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
Saban on xmas eve (or day?) is still best "in going nowhere" gag
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
My fave part of the ESPN report on White is that he's "mulling" a decision to go to Tennessee, but it's not a given he'll go ... #NoKidding
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
Louisiana Tech head coach Michael White's name is red hot on Rocky Top. Tennessee looking for a "winner," "good fit" http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20140420/SPORTS0203/304200035/Tennessee-wants-winner-Michael-White-s-name-rumored …<<<<<only article he wrote about Tech basketball all season.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
After nearly $12 million, I'd say pretty well RT @ClayParker23: @RoyLangIII ask Derek Dooley how that went!
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
@b_hoss_mac your source is obviously not friends with @withrowzone's.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
certainly would be interesting if he was actually offered the job and turned it down. I'd find that stunning.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
ahh well that is a totally different situation then. No way he turns down 1.3 million at UT. No. Way.
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
you think he could make $2.6 after next year coming from Tech?
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
im confused. are you saying he was offered the job and said no?
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
if Tech makes a run to the Sweet 16?
Roy Lang III @RoyLangIII · Apr 20
I definitely dont see, if true, how this falls under "see he wanted to be at Tech the whole time"

Silence... Not a peep from Roy Lang since CBS, ESPN, and everybody else reported that Coach White rejected Tennessee. Nothing... :laugh:



Isabella and Watson view Tech a lot differently from Roy Lang.

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Neither Roy Lang or Jimmy Watson did ANY actual reporting in those tweets. They just gave their opinions. They might as well have been here on BB&B (God forbid! HAHA!)

On the other hand, credit goes to Sean Isabella, who appears to have done some real reporting. It appears that Isabella made phone calls, spoke to T-Mac, went to see people, made MORE phone calls, etc.... THAT'S real reporting. Good job to Isabella.

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Maybe, but probably not likely. White could have squelched any discussion about him leaving for Tennessee in a millisecond if he wanted to.

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Everyone likes being courted -

EVERYONE and if they say they don't they are lying

It gives your more leverage in your current position and gets your name and program out in the public eye

It's simply part of the price you have to pay if you are a successful program

And a price I'm personally willing to pay as someone deeply invested in our basketball program

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Message board folks (where users hide behind avatars, pseudonyms, and virtual anonymity) haggling the finer nuances of integrity is like my dad teaching a Sunday school class for the young married couples, though he's been married five times.:laugh:

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Message board folks (where users hide behind avatars, pseudonyms, and virtual anonymity)

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We all know each other.

No, seriously. One of the things that makes this site unique among college sports message boards is that we make it a point to meet one another.

I can say with confidence I've personally met 80-90% of BBB members with more than 1000 posts. (And I liked all but one of them.)

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Originally Posted by Champ967

We all know each other.

No, seriously. One of the things that makes this site unique among college sports message boards is that we make it a point to meet one another.

I can say with confidence I've personally met 80-90% of BBB members with more than 1000 posts. (And I liked all but one of them.)

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I have never met a single BBB member...but of course I'm probably 20-30 years younger than most of you.

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I have never met a single BBB member...

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Really?

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I can say with confidence I've personally met 80-90% of BBB members with more than 1000 posts. (And I liked all but one of them.)

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Yeah, well screw you too BUDDY!

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Yeah, well screw you too BUDDY!

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Probably talking about me. :D

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Probably talking about me. :D

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Nah, he loves liberals.:icon_wink:

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I don't know how old you are, but don't forget about Leon Barmore. He turned down big money from bigger colleges and the WNBA. I know it's a different sport, but Leon's loyalty is rare for any school.

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Actually, former Coach Maxie Lambright was probably the first Tech head coach to spurn other offers that included more money. I remember interviewing Coach Lambright (for the Tech Talk) back in the day, and I asked him point blank about all the rumors that he had turned down other job opportunities to stay at LA Tech. He said those rumors were true. So, despite several job offers that would have paid Lambright more money, he stayed on as LA Tech's head football coach for 12 years, until he retired after the 1978 season.

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Really?

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Seriously. Weird I know but as many games as i've been to and as much involvement as I have with the school you'd think i'd have met a few. I'm willing to bet i've had some conversations with several guys on here but never knew who was who.

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I have never met a single BBB member...but of course I'm probably 20-30 years younger than most of you.

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How is that even possible? If you attended ANY sporting events in the last 10 years, it seems like you would have met SOMEBODY.

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Probably talking about me. :D

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I haven't met Champ967 yet, so he can't be talking about me. :laugh:

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How is that even possible? If you attended ANY sporting events in the last 10 years, it seems like you would have met SOMEBODY.

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Well maybe y'all should start wearing name tags, it's not like I walk into crowds and ask what your BBB handle is :laugh:.

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Well maybe y'all should start wearing name tags, it's not like I walk into crowds and ask what your BBB handle is :laugh:.

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Dude....we've had a ton of tailgate parties, etc.... Maybe we saw you coming and hid. :laugh:

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I have never met a single BBB member.

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So, the only ones you've met have been MARRIED?

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Well maybe y'all should start wearing name tags, it's not like I walk into crowds and ask what your BBB handle is :laugh:.

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You go to TAG events? If so, you have met some BBB guys.

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Seriously. Weird I know but as many games as i've been to and as much involvement as I have with the school you'd think i'd have met a few. I'm willing to bet i've had some conversations with several guys on here but never knew who was who.

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We've met. I'm Rafe.