PK Texas Meeting W/ Mike Anderson

[Duck Dogers]

According to this link PK is in Texas to meet with Anderson not Adelman. http://blog.oregonlive.com/behindducksb ... nny_1.html

[woundedknees]

So much for the "loyalty to your old friends" angle...

[dthomas=ddixon]

So the reports that Anderson turned us down weren't actually true?! No way! That hasn't happened at all during this coaching search, no wonder we fell for it.

[greenyellow]

Until there is definitive confirmation that Kilkenny is indeed talking with Anderson or any other coaches, I won't believe any of the rumors floating around.

[duckgrad99]

As much as I want Oregon to pick a coach already, this back and forth stuff is kind of entertaining. When they actually do find a coach, they should put a bag over his head and say: "Your next Oregon coach is"............ and then reveal him. That would be better than when recruits sit there with hats from different schools.

[woundedknees]

Interesting info in this bio, RE: Anderson

http://www.mutigers.com/sports/m-baskbl ... ike00.html

"Three years prior to leading Missouri to new heights (31 wins) Anderson cultivated support in the Show Me State through a grass-roots effort."


"Anderson first reconnected with coaches from around the state. Days after his hiring, Anderson met with the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association in Indianapolis, Ind., to give a more detailed look at his coaching philosophy, his dedication to his student-athletes and how he makes his family-oriented approach to the game of basketball so successful... Anderson's efforts with the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association got results. The Tiger sideline boss was soon invited to basketball clinics throughout the region and Missouri signed two of the state's top players in his second year, Kansas City's top high school performer, Marcus Denmon, and hardworking big man, Steve Moore."

"Next, Anderson reconnected with the fans. Making better than 100 public appearances each of his first three seasons, Anderson met with the Tiger Nation anywhere and anytime. From appearances at the state capital in Jefferson City, to late-night encounters with fans at the local Walmart. Like his swarming defenses, Anderson seemed to be everywhere... and similar to the reaction of the high school coaching community, the Mizzou faithful responded. Mizzou Arena enjoyed a record three sellouts in 2006-07 and had four more sellouts to closeout the 2008-09 season, the most in facility history.
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"Anderson then turned his focus to recruiting. Hired just weeks before the start of the late signing period, the Missouri staff was seen from coast-to-coast, evaluating talent and searching for the right pieces to fit Mizzou's new brand of hardwood hysteria. That recruiting prowess has paid immediate dividends, as the Tigers produced back-to-back Big 12 Newcomer of the Year honorees, the school's first-ever Defensive Player of the Year (Tiller), first-ever Sixth Man of the Year (Matt Lawrence) and had multiple players earn All-Big 12 accolades, such as Carroll, Lyons and All-Rookie Team member, Zaire Taylor."

"Anderson next cultivated the talent within the program. No Big 12 team has seen greater scoring increases than Anderson's bunch. The Tigers finished #4 nationally in scoring in 2008-09 and led the nation in assists per game. Missouri also set a school record for fewest turnovers and finished #2 in steals."

"Finally, Anderson instilled a winning attitude, both on the court and in the classroom. During workouts, Anderson added competitive aspects to nearly every drill. From scrimmages to shooting regimens, Anderson went through the process of teaching his team how to win, and similar to his connection with coaches and fans, his recruitment of new Tigers and development of current ones, Anderson's efforts paid off. He is the winningest coach in school history through his first three seasons and he led seniors Lawrence and Lyons to a +19 win total from their freshman through senior seasons, going from 12-16 in 2005-06, to 31-7 in 2008-09."

"Classroom success has also been prevalent under Anderson. Both Carroll and Lawrence have earned Academic All-Big 12 honors and 2008-09 seniors Lawrence and Lyons are on pace for their degrees after a school record seven Tigers graduated in 2008, including Carroll and his son, Michael Anderson, Jr."

Lemmesee if I got this right... Defense, Offense, Player Development, Character Development (on and off the court), Academics, Recruiting?

Ernie Who?

[UOducksTK1]

Mike Anderson would be fun. He can obviously coach, he did some great things at UAB. And an elite 8 in just his 3rd season at Missouri is impressive.

His recruiting is solid. Take a look at his most recent class, it's loaded.

[woundedknees]

Even though Oregon isn't exactly a hotbed of talent, the Ducks have roamed the country with relative success under EK's regime for years... And Anderson has established excellent contacts in the region he would be leaving... You have to believe that would continue.

This may be the type of hire needed to secure commits from players such as the Terrences.

[Autzenoise]

Prehmmr RT @theprogramkc: Oregon has received permission to talk to Mizzou's Mike Anderson...reports have the two sides meeting in El Paso.

If it is official that we got permission, then I think this is the first quantifiable action that we know about. I would love to get this guy.

[MerDuck]

As much as I want Oregon to pick a coach already, this back and forth stuff is kind of entertaining. When they actually do find a coach, they should put a bag over his head and say: "Your next Oregon coach is"............ and then reveal him. That would be better than when recruits sit there with hats from different schools.

or we could line up three coaches and have each one of them sitting behind the table and when it's announcement time, have the real coach stand up "To-tell-the-truth" style, where they all start to stand up and then they look at each other and waver a little until the fake pics sit down and the real coach stands up....wow I'm bored.....

[dthomas=ddixon]

http://www.registerguard.com/csp/cms/si ... lkenny.csp

Is Oregon closing in on a coach?

The speculation increased Thursday that the month-long quest to replace Ernie Kent is nearing a conclusion, with one source indicating there could be an announcement today while another predicted “before the end of the weekend.”

If it is that soon, it seems likely that Oregon’s choice for a new coach is 50-year-old Mike Anderson, the head coach at Missouri for the past four seasons.

Pat Kilkenny, the former UO director of athletics who is heading the search, was in El Paso, Texas, on Thursday evening after spending time earlier in the week at his second residence in New York City. Also in El Paso was Anderson, to participate in a benefit golf tournament.

A source close to the search said that Anderson was of definite high interest to the Ducks, and a meeting had been planned between Anderson and Kilkenny to discuss the position. That source said there had been no firm offer made to Anderson, however, as of midnight.

[oregontrack]

This would be an EPIC hire. His offenses play like Oregon back in the Greg Graham era, back when we, y'know, actually ran with the basketball, instead of just saying that we'd "like to." His defenses get after it and would be a huge hit with the Matt Arena crowd. The guy knows how to build amazing homecourt advantages.

Get it done. Both Terrances would take LONG looks at Oregon with a guy like Anderson.

[duckfan22]

come on Mike pull the trigger. just say yes to Nike and Oregon.
Now that would be an awsome hire. iv'e liked him since he was
at U.A.B. His teams get up and down the floor that's for sure. but they
play in your face defense. His style would be a crowd favorite that's
for sure. Someone asked about his recruiting, this years Mizzou class is
a top ten class.

[dthomas=ddixon]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=5099273

Oregon asked for permission to speak with Missouri coach Mike Anderson late Thursday night after it had already spoken with him at a golf event in El Paso, Texas.

A Missouri official confirmed Friday that Oregon, which fired Ernie Kent a month ago, asked to speak with Anderson. The Oregonian first reported that Anderson and former athletic director Pat Kilkenny, who is leading the job search, met Anderson earlier Thursday in Texas at Nolan Richardson's golf tournament. Anderson was on Richardson's coaching staffs at Tulsa and Arkansas.

Missouri athletic director Mike Alden told ESPN.com on Thursday afternoon that he had yet to hear from Oregon. The request came later that night.

[greenyellow]

Finally sounds like some definitive movement on the the coaching front. I wonder if he is a good enough coach to land us the Terrences.