« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2011, 09:49:55 PM »
It's a pretty interesting time for him to retire, but in my opinion this is the #1 job in college hoop now. It'll be interesting to see who takes it.
it is the only job open right now ![Wink ;)](/Smileys/default/wink.gif)
Though it was the best to open this off season, though Maryland is not an elite program or job like some are implying.
I think it is, Great fan base, Great conference, and between two bball recruiting hotbeds in Baltimore and DC.
It is a good job, but I can think of about 25 jobs I'd rather have. It has been 9 years since Maryland made it out of the second round in the NCAA tournament, which doesn't strike me as an elite program.
When I consider what would make it a good job I don't think about recent performance I think thats irrelevant. There are certain things that you can't change such as fanbase, academic standards, location. Maryland has all of those. A great fanbase, low academic standards for athletes, and a good recruiting location. These make it a very good job.
sure but there are at least 25 jobs that have those three criteria and actually aren't mediocre in the last decade.
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