Woolard: The Case For A USF Coach Bobby Lutz

[JoeBulls]

Just finished up his 9th year at UNCC.  Has been to the post-season 7 of the 9 years he has been there.

135-83 overall record

Five trips to the NCAA tourny.

Four top 20 recruiting classes

1998-99 - 23-11 (C-USA Tournament Champs, NCAA 2nd Round)

1999-00 - 17-16 (NIT)

2000-01 - 22-11 (C-USA Tournament Champs, NCAA 2nd Round)

2001-02 - 18-12 (NCAA Tournament)

2002-03 - 13-16

2003-04 - 21-9 (C-USA Regular Season Co-Champs, NCAA Tournament)

2004-05 - 21-8 (NCAA Tournament)

2005-06 - 19-13 (NIT)

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The major reasons he stays in Charlotte are

1.) UNCC is his alma-mater.

2.) Has a 14 and 16 year old -- can't imagine him wanting to move with them at that age.

[Guest BasketBull.]

I second the nomination. He's a perfect fit for us.

http://www.allcoachnetwork.com/lutz/main.html

[Omniscientbull]

An above average coach in average conferences.

Nothing exciting about Bobby Lutz.  Not a name recruits flock to and not a name that will draw fans.

[Triple B]

An above average coach in average conferences.

Nothing exciting about Bobby Lutz.  Not a name recruits flock to and not a name that will draw fans.

According to ari, he's had 5 top 20 recruiting classes. I don't think there's a name out there even remotely available that would bring in fans on name alone.

[T-Man]

I agree... I think we need to go out and get someone who has some axe to grind or something to prove... someone who was let go from a place that he was successful and then let go..

[Guest 1Bullsfan]

Bob Huggins aka Huggies would have brought people to the Sun Dome...even though his players wouldn't be there for graduation.  ;D

[Apis Bull]

Alright....Huggins talk can take place on the General Sports Forum, the K-State Board, UC Board or the www.funkyfantasy.com boards.

[Guest BasketBull.]

An above average coach in average conferences.

Nothing exciting about Bobby Lutz.  Not a name recruits flock to and not a name that will draw fans.

What about you, Omni? Who's on your list?

[Omniscientbull]

My realistic list:

1. Karl Hobs - George Washington - Young and has been associated with the Big East before.  He would probably love to battle UConn.

2. Chris Lowery - So Illinios - Young and ready to build a career in a top conference

3. Scott Sutton - Oral Robers - see a trend....another young hard worker

4. Jeff Bzdelik - Air Force - very experiened.  Great X & O's but probably wants to go back to the NBA.

5. Best available coach fired after a first round loss in this year's NCAA's

My wish list:

1. Anthony Grant - Wanted him as the #1 choice 4 years ago and that hasn't changed

2. Mark Gottfried after he gets fired from Alabama (may not happen until next year though)

3. Todd Lickliter - Would love to have him on board but he's got it too good at Butler and will be looking much higher than USF.

4. Reggie Theus - Former NBA'er but the buyout will not allow it to happen.

5. Steve Alford after he gets fired from Iowa - A man can dream right.

There are several others that would make me happy like Steve Lavin.

There are only a few I wouldn't be excited about, Bobby Lutz and Ralph Willard, come to mind as aging guys who don't have the drive to turn around a program and stick around for 10 years.

[dabull80]

Is Ralph Willard still alive ?  

Bobby Lutz would be a great choice and he is hardly aging.