Emphasis on volume with this post, so here it goes...
1) Navy HC Paul Johnson did go to Dallas last night, according to this report in the Dallas Morning News. This probably confirms the speculation of the SMU fans on this forum, who I mentioned last night went as far as going to the airport to stake out the arrival of a booster's plane from Baltimore.
2) Bill Wagner, the writer from the Annapolis Capital who has done some great reporting on Johnson, has a lengthy blog post with some new details on his movements over the past three days. Definetly a good read.
3) Grambling State's AD granted permission for Rod Broadway to speak with Duke about their vacancy, so now we know what sort of "business" Broadway was attending to when he landed at RDU this morning. Sources have indicated to me that Alleva met with Broadway in Durham today, so he's a definite candidate at this point.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Holtz Can't Talk to Duke
Even if East Carolina HC Skip Holtz thinks that Duke is his dream job, he wouldn't be able to speak with Duke AD Joe Alleva about the job until late December. That's because his current AD, Terry Holland, said in a statement that he won't grant permission for any of his coaches to interview for other jobs until their regular season and postseason obligations are complete.
With the Pirates playing in the Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 23, Holland's ban means that Holtz likely couldnt interview with Duke until after Christmas—the target date that Alleva announced for making a new hire.
That said, I'm now doubting that Holtz remains a major candidate, unless the search process drags on into January.
With the Pirates playing in the Hawaii Bowl on Dec. 23, Holland's ban means that Holtz likely couldnt interview with Duke until after Christmas—the target date that Alleva announced for making a new hire.
That said, I'm now doubting that Holtz remains a major candidate, unless the search process drags on into January.
More on Johnson
The Chronicle received confirmation from a Duke official that Alleva traveled on Monday to meet with Navy HC Paul Johnson.
Johnson is the first candidate known to interview with Duke, and the arrival of Grambling HC Rod Broadway at RDU this morning seems to indicate that he's a legitimate candidate for the post, too. David Glenn's blog on WRAL also says that Boston College OC Steve Logan is on Joe Alleva's short list.
Johnson is the first candidate known to interview with Duke, and the arrival of Grambling HC Rod Broadway at RDU this morning seems to indicate that he's a legitimate candidate for the post, too. David Glenn's blog on WRAL also says that Boston College OC Steve Logan is on Joe Alleva's short list.
Rod Broadway in town to talk?
The N&O's ACC Now blog is saying that Grambling HC Rod Broadway was seen leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport today in the company of Duke's Assistant AD of Marketing, Mike Sobb.
Broadway has tried to defer most inquiries about his interest in the Duke job, but the blog report quotes him as saying that he was in town "taking care of some business here," so it's interesting to think whether or not that "business" includes a sit-down in Alleva's office.
Broadway has tried to defer most inquiries about his interest in the Duke job, but the blog report quotes him as saying that he was in town "taking care of some business here," so it's interesting to think whether or not that "business" includes a sit-down in Alleva's office.
Johnson's Trip to Dallas???
There's some interesting speculation over on the forums of an SMU fan site that Johnson came in to Dallas last evening for a visit. An airplane owned by SMU Football booster Gerald Ford (his name is on their new stadium) was tracked flying from Baltimore into Dallas last night, sparking the rumors.
The rumors are pretty impossible to substantiate at this point, but apparently two of the posters from this thread even went as far as going to the airport to stake the plane's arrival in order to see if Johnson was aboard.
The rumors are pretty impossible to substantiate at this point, but apparently two of the posters from this thread even went as far as going to the airport to stake the plane's arrival in order to see if Johnson was aboard.
Players Being Kept In The Dark
According to Matthew Iles' report in The Chronicle this morning, current players haven't had an opportunity to give any feedback or have their voices heard in the coaching search.
This isn't particularly surprising, but its an interesting read.
We heard much the same about Roof's firing—where many players were vocal about keeping him yet their requests fell upon deaf ears. At the same time, we also heard grumblings about plenty of players that were glad Roof was gone.
This isn't particularly surprising, but its an interesting read.
We heard much the same about Roof's firing—where many players were vocal about keeping him yet their requests fell upon deaf ears. At the same time, we also heard grumblings about plenty of players that were glad Roof was gone.
Alleva Meets With Johnson
With the excuse of the Army-Navy game finally out of the way, it looks like Navy HC Paul Johnson is finally fielding head coaching offers.
Bryan Strickland of the Durham Herald-Sun is reporting that Duke AD Joe Alleva met with Navy HC Paul Johnson on Monday about the Duke opening. This report is consistent with rumors that we've heard as well.
Alleva's visit has to come as good news to Duke fans, as Johnson's name has been mentioned in at least three HC job searches in the past week. We'll be sure keep an eye out for any new news involving Duke's pursuit of Johnson
Bryan Strickland of the Durham Herald-Sun is reporting that Duke AD Joe Alleva met with Navy HC Paul Johnson on Monday about the Duke opening. This report is consistent with rumors that we've heard as well.
Alleva's visit has to come as good news to Duke fans, as Johnson's name has been mentioned in at least three HC job searches in the past week. We'll be sure keep an eye out for any new news involving Duke's pursuit of Johnson
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