UNT - SMU Tug-O-War

MeanGreen61 · April 26, 2012

Will be interesting to see who wins out.

“Bart’s a very good coach,” Benford said. “I’m trying to get Rob Evans. SMU wants him. He is going over there tomorrow and is at TCU now. I am trying to get him to come here with me.”

UNT90 · April 26, 2012

Unfortunately, money usually wins when it comes to assistants, especially an older assistant who has a limited employment time staring him in the face. Going up against 2 private schools who can pay their head coaches 3 to 4 times what we can doesn't bode well for UNT in this situation.

playoffpush · April 26, 2012

I am just about the only person in the world that is a fan of both programs. I think he is going to end up at UNT. SMU just snagged their DFW recruiter Ulric Maligi from Houston. I think they are only planning on getting one. They really like Evans at SMU but I don't think there is going to be room for him on their staff.

Edited April 26, 2012 by playoffpush

Harry · April 26, 2012

Evans impresses me as a guy the player and prospects will really like having in this program. I sure hope we land him.

KoldBeer · April 26, 2012

Per CBS...

Illinois State coach Tim Jankovich told CBSSports he is going with Larry Brown to SMU.

If Howard joined staff like early reports, I think SMU has their staff full now.

Harry · April 26, 2012

Should mean we have a better chance at Rob Evans.

irish01 · April 26, 2012

Will be interesting to see who wins out.

“Bart’s a very good coach,” Benford said. “I’m trying to get Rob Evans. SMU wants him. He is going over there tomorrow and is at TCU now. I am trying to get him to come here with me.”

irish01 · April 26, 2012

This is from a Marquette fan who just became a UNT fan. Coach Benford and Coach Lundy are an amazing foundation to continue to build on the success of your program. What a wealth of knowledge in these two coaches. Keep in mind that even with his background Lundy is 7 years younger than Coach Benford. If this doesn't start an incredible run for UNT basketball I will be very surprised. Great hires!

All About UNT · April 26, 2012

Glad to have you as a fan Irish! Thanks for the heads up and any other info you can provide on the new coaches on our staff.

greenjoe · April 26, 2012

I can't stand the thought of Tim Jankovich at SMU.

Edit- - -Now with a few hours to think, I sort of get a kick out of SMU hiring a guy we fired.

Edited April 27, 2012 by greenjoe

bstnsportsfan3 · April 26, 2012

This is from a Marquette fan who just became a UNT fan. Coach Benford and Coach Lundy are an amazing foundation to continue to build on the success of your program. What a wealth of knowledge in these two coaches. Keep in mind that even with his background Lundy is 7 years younger than Coach Benford. If this doesn't start an incredible run for UNT basketball I will be very surprised. Great hires!

i think this sets us up very well, if benford has some success and a higher program comes calling, we should be able to promote Lundy (who i believe does have some D-1 Head Coaching Experience) This hire is sounding better and better. I would also love Rob Evans. My sports radio contacts here in arkansas say he is a great guy and great recruter (evans was in arkasas under pelfrey for 4 years before tcu last season)

wardly · April 27, 2012

I can't stand the thought of Tim Jankovich at SMU.

Edit- - -Now with a few hours to think, I sort of get a kick out of SMU hiring a guy we fired.

actually,he quit.he refused to play all the "body bag" road games that Helwig[sic?] kept scheduling for big paydays. the A.D.did the same thing to coaches Simon and Dickey, which is how he funded the athletic program.

GrandGreen · April 27, 2012

actually,he quit.he refused to play all the "body bag" road games that Helwig[sic?] kept scheduling for big paydays. the A.D.did the same thing to coaches Simon and Dickey, which is how he funded the athletic program.

He resigned knowing he would be terminated if he didn't. His behavior make it clear that it was not his choice to leave.