Kent's Future At Oregon Will Be Known Soon

[Tray Dub]

You guys that want to keep Kent, use these questions as a barameter (sp).

When was the last time that Ernie was recruited by another school? When was the last time we heard that he was a candidate for any open position?

Isn't this a true, unquestionable way to see his value?

Not really, for a few reasons. First of all, I think everybody knows Kent wouldn't leave Oregon so the rumors never start up because he likely rejects any interest immediately. He's said a million times this is his dream job. Second, we wouldn't necessarily know if he was getting looked at if it was just in the preliminary stages. For rumors to start up would mean the interest was reciprocated, and I don't think Kent would show interest in most other jobs. I think a better measurement of his value are the things he's actually done here. Some look at his record and say he should be gone, some say he shouldn't. But that's what you should be looking at.

[Boom]

It's also pretty tough to recruit coaches away from there Alma mater.

That's really the only reason I could see someone Like Few here.

[blackjack17]

With Gillespie being fired from Kentucky, we now bump down a notch in the top school category for coaches looking for a HC job.

[duckgrad99]

Goodbye Gonzaga, hello more Mark Few rumors.

[duckgrad99]

Anything new here Mops or other insiders? I would think that the longer this drags on, the less of a chance Kent will we back.

[fpsduck]

I saw Ernie in the beer garden at yesterday's baseball game.



He wasn't drinking, but he probably should have been.

[Tray Dub]

Anything new here Mops or other insiders? I would think that the longer this drags on, the less of a chance Kent will we back.

That's probly true. I think they might be waiting till after the tournament to look around and see if they can pull in a great coach, and if not, they'll give Kent another shot

[gofightingducks]

I wonder if there is a chance the Ducks could get Jay Wright from Villanova. Probably not, but he has a great overall record and tournament success and plays in a difficult conference. Probably wishful thinking.

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason

Hofstra (America East) (1994–2001)
1994-1995 Hofstra 10-18 5-11 9th
1995-1996 Hofstra 8-19 5-12 T-7th
1996-1997 Hofstra 12-15 9-9 4th
1997-1998 Hofstra 19-12 11-7 T-3rd
1998-1999 Hofstra 22-10 14-4 3rd NIT First Round
1999-2000 Hofstra 24-7 16-2 1st NCAA First Round
2000-2001 Hofstra 26-5 16-2 1st NCAA First Round

Hofstra: 122-85 76-47

Villanova (Big East) (2001–present)
2001-2002 Villanova 19-13 7-9 5th NIT Quarterfinals
2002-2003 Villanova 15-16 8-8 T-3rd NIT Opening Round
2003-2004 Villanova 18-17 6-10 11th NIT Quarterfinals
2004-2005 Villanova 24-8 11-5 T-3rd NCAA Sweet Sixteen
2005-2006 Villanova 28-5 14-2 T-1st NCAA Elite Eight
2006-2007 Villanova 22-11 9-7 7th NCAA First Round
2007-2008 Villanova 22-13 9-9 T-8th NCAA Sweet Sixteen
2008-2009 Villanova 30-7 13-5 4th NCAA Final Four1

Villanova: 178-89 77-55
Total: 300-174

[Tray Dub]

So... It's been a few days...

[duckgrad99]

So... It's been a few days...

Whether Kent stays or goes, I think it's wrong to let this continue to drag on. IMO, we will here something within the next week on this. My gut tells me that they want Mark Few, and if they don't get him then Kent will be back.

[briarduck]

So... It's been a few days...

Whether Kent stays or goes, I think it's wrong to let this continue to drag on. IMO, we will here something within the next week on this. My gut tells me that they want Mark Few, and if they don't get him then Kent will be back.

I agree he has to be our top target...considering the other big names schools looking for coaches right now, even Few is not guaranteed! I am just happy his roots are in Eugene/Creswell because I'm sure his phone is ringing a lot! We shall see!

GO DUCKS!!

[bmxryder507]

Hes Staying

[duckgrad99]

No tournament next year, and Kent should be fired, period. What excuses will Ernie use next year if we lose? Will we make the tourny then have 4 more mediocre seasons? I thought the boosters were getting ansy. Attendance was really down last season. A cupcake preseason schedule will make Kent look better than he really is. I just hate to see all of the talent this team has get wasted. How many other schools in the pac-10 would have brought back their coach after going 2-16 in the division? I'm pissed!!!!

[janos]

Well frankly I'm more pissed that the 3 freshman were popping pellets at ducks in the Alton Baker canoe canal. ...morons

[brich75]

Well frankly I'm more pissed that the 3 freshman were popping pellets at ducks in the Alton Baker canoe canal. ...morons

lol, well if kent showed them how to shoot they probably missed what they were aiming at just like on the court!!
SORRY CHEAP SHOT I KNOW.