Va Tech basketball

[wildturkey]

Just reading everything over the last 24 hours or so, it sounds like its going to be Bobby Lutz. He's had some pretty good success at a small school (UNC Charlotte). They made quite a few tournaments during his tenure and I remember them being somewhat of a feisty team but I can't really recall his style of play (up tempo, defensive minded, etc).

He might end up being the better hire than Prohm. Prohm only has one season under his belt and you have to ask yourself was all that success from Prohm's coaching or did he just happen to luck into a good roster at Murray State that features a NBA caliber player? Hard to say. Just kind of have to go on your gut with that one.

 

[VTscores]

Just reading everything over the last 24 hours or so, it sounds like its going to be Bobby Lutz. He's had some pretty good success at a small school (UNC Charlotte). They made quite a few tournaments during his tenure and I remember them being somewhat of a feisty team but I can't really recall his style of play (up tempo, defensive minded, etc).

He might end up being the better hire than Prohm. Prohm only has one season under his belt and you have to ask yourself was all that success from Prohm's coaching or did he just happen to luck into a good roster at Murray State that features a NBA caliber player? Hard to say. Just kind of have to go on your gut with that one.

Is he better than Seth Greenberg? Can he further raise the profile of Va Tech basketball?

I don't know much about Lutz, but he seems like a pretty solid coach.

 

[EvanGWatkins]

Just reading everything over the last 24 hours or so, it sounds like its going to be Bobby Lutz. He's had some pretty good success at a small school (UNC Charlotte). They made quite a few tournaments during his tenure and I remember them being somewhat of a feisty team but I can't really recall his style of play (up tempo, defensive minded, etc).

He might end up being the better hire than Prohm. Prohm only has one season under his belt and you have to ask yourself was all that success from Prohm's coaching or did he just happen to luck into a good roster at Murray State that features a NBA caliber player? Hard to say. Just kind of have to go on your gut with that one.

That is the rumor right now but it is just a rumor at this point (not to say it couldn't be true). We will know soon enough once everyone is interviewed

 

[wildturkey]

Is he better than Seth Greenberg? Can he further raise the profile of Va Tech basketball?

I don't know much about Lutz, but he seems like a pretty solid coach.

If he wins, yes. But I don't know if he's as media savvy as Greenberg was. Somehow, Greeny got ESPN kissing his ass and they gave us a lot of airtime despite us being really only a mediocre team. IMO, Prohm would give us more media exposure given his stature as a young, blossoming coach.

 

[Hokie Swagger]

i'd rather get a young guy like prohm who has a high ceiling rather than an older vet coach like lutz with moderate success.

 

[EvanGWatkins]

i'd rather get a young guy like prohm who has a high ceiling rather than an older vet coach like lutz with moderate success.

me 2 but this is not over yet, all of the final guys are being interviewed before a choice is made. We will know soon enough

 

[hokiecheme11]

According to Will Stewart (@WillStewartTSL):
"TSL poster says EMU's Rob Murphy tweeted NCSU's Bobby Lutz "congrats on getting the VT job." Tweet has been removed."

This sort of coincides with what I have been hearing. If this ends up being true, we could've done much much worse imo

 

[EvanGWatkins]

According to Will Stewart (@WillStewartTSL):
"TSL poster says EMU's Rob Murphy tweeted NCSU's Bobby Lutz "congrats on getting the VT job." Tweet has been removed."

This sort of coincides with what I have been hearing. If this ends up being true, we could've done much much worse imo

As of right now it is not true,but it may be true later.... he is one of the finalists along with JJ

 

[HokieGhost]

Just give me a coach who knows how to win and can recruit well. The media stuff will fall in line if that happens.

 

[hunzworth]

Just give me a coach who knows how to win and can recruit well. The media stuff will fall in line if that happens.

THIS plus i want someone who can work with the roster we (will) have and be successful, I dont want to have to wait 5 years for coach_____ to get "his guys".

 

[Hokie Swagger]

THIS plus i want someone who can work with the roster we (will) have and be successful, I dont want to have to wait 5 years for coach_____ to get "his guys".

james johnson should be the guy then. "his guys" are already here and he can recruit.

 

[wildturkey]

According to Will Stewart (@WillStewartTSL):
"TSL poster says EMU's Rob Murphy tweeted NCSU's Bobby Lutz "congrats on getting the VT job." Tweet has been removed."

This sort of coincides with what I have been hearing. If this ends up being true, we could've done much much worse imo

LOL. I love it when people accidentally break news.

 

[EvanGWatkins]

LOL. I love it when people accidentally break news.

Even better when its wrong news...like this...

 

[Hokie Swagger]

any word on who the favorite is as of now?

 

[Forty_Sixand2]

No idea......

 

[HoHumHokie]

I guess the Jay Wright scenario has fizzled and Prohm isn't even sure he'd leave for VT. Seems like this coaching search is going no where. Maybe Weaver should go ahead and hire James Johnson. JJ is likely boom or bust, but he should at least be able to last until Weaver retires.

 

[wildturkey]

Jay Wright? I haven't seen that anywhere. The only way he leaves Nova is if we cut him a fat check that's bigger than Beamer's salary. So in other words, Jay Wright ain't leaving Nova for Va Tech. That sounds like a bunch of internet rumor mill stuff.

 

[VTscores]

Jay Wright? I haven't seen that anywhere. The only way he leaves Nova is if we cut him a fat check that's bigger than Beamer's salary. So in other words, Jay Wright ain't leaving Nova for Va Tech. That sounds like a bunch of internet rumor mill stuff.

Possibly, but this was mentioned in a few internet publications, so there's something there. No way to know if it's genuine interest or not, or if Va Tech is willing to push forward an attractive enough package for him, but it does add an interesting dimension to the selection process.

 

[Lumbee09]

Clemson reporter tweeting that we are going to hire James Johnson today.

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I'm hearing Virginia Tech will hire James Johnson as its new head coach. Johnson arrived at Clemson 2 weeks ago after 5 years in Blacksburg

I don't believe it, yet, since we have supposedly hired Lutz and Pastos (Layola) according to twitter this weekend. Just enjoy spreading rumors. I do hope we hire a coach today or tomorrow, though. Players and recruits (and i guess fans too) are getting impatient.

 

[bigesse16]

Clemson reporter tweeting that we are going to hire James Johnson today.

Roy Philpott ‏ @RoyPhilpott Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
I'm hearing Virginia Tech will hire James Johnson as its new head coach. Johnson arrived at Clemson 2 weeks ago after 5 years in Blacksburg

I don't believe it, yet, since we have supposedly hired Lutz and Pastos (Layola) according to twitter this weekend. Just enjoy spreading rumors. I do hope we hire a coach today or tomorrow, though. Players and recruits (and i guess fans too) are getting impatient.

There's been so many rumors being thrown around, but nothing being said from the AD that it's all second hand information and usually inaccurate. I'd be happy with Johnson though as the players seem to like him and he's a good coach.