Yahoo Sports had an interesting column on Coaches on the Hot Seat. I thought the column was pretty interesting and wanted to voice my opinion on some of them:Tom Crean- Anyone that is calling for him to be gone at Indiana is crazy. The guy was basically dealt a seven two off suit in Hold'Em which is why he's struggled. But the incoming freshmen class and next years class are gonna do some damage and get them back to the dance. If he struggles for the next to years, yeah give him the axe, but truthfully I don't think there's much to worry about here.
Rick Stansbury- The Mississippi State coach is frowned upon some by keeping Renardo Sidney on the team, but who really knows what went on beyond closed doors. With Sidney and incoming five star Rodney hood, Miss State should be an upper tier team in the SEC behind Kentucky and Florida. I think they will get in the dance with ease and Stansbury should be comfortable.
Derek Kellogg- The last coach I'm going to mention represents the stomping grounds of the Commish. Personally I love Coach Kellogg. I've played pick up with him numerous times in the Rec Center and overall, he's just a great guy. He's also tried an unbelievable amount to get the students involved, but the best way to get the students in the seats is to play some big teams and win some games. The sad part is UMASS has struggled since Kellogg has arrived. Two years ago he brought in one of the bests recruit classes in the Atlantic 10 but hasn't gotten much out of it. With that coup now Juniors, this is a make or break year for Kellogg. The biggest question marks are will Terrell Vinson ever live up to his high school hype, and will now eligible transfer Chaz Williams finally give UMASS the Point Guard presence it desperately needs? I hope UMASS goes undefeated and Kellogg gets an extension, but if it doesn't work out for Kellogg I say bring in Bruce Pearl. UMASS has become non existent since Calipari left and Bruce has the capability to get the media and future recruits' attention.
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