Interesting timing. The head coaching position has now been posted and the UW will accept applicants for the next 2 weeks. This pretty much means Gard will be the only serious candidate.
Assuming they leave the job posted for the full 2 weeks, interview, and then announce shortly after the 2 week period is over, this would have Gard in place with the "interim" tag removed to start the NCAA tournament.
I'm sure that will be a nice boost, for the team and Gard, going into the tournament but to me the timing is still odd. Why not let this play out for another 3-4 weeks? Gard isn't going anywhere - this is his dream job. Recruits aren't going anywhere - most of the good ones are signed and those that are left are not being recruited heavily this time of year. ALL schools around the country, both high school and college, are in playoff mode right now.
I think Gard deserves the job, but am surprised Alvarez changed his timetable and as a result will not really have a true read on who's interested.
Assuming they leave the job posted for the full 2 weeks, interview, and then announce shortly after the 2 week period is over, this would have Gard in place with the "interim" tag removed to start the NCAA tournament.
I'm sure that will be a nice boost, for the team and Gard, going into the tournament but to me the timing is still odd. Why not let this play out for another 3-4 weeks? Gard isn't going anywhere - this is his dream job. Recruits aren't going anywhere - most of the good ones are signed and those that are left are not being recruited heavily this time of year. ALL schools around the country, both high school and college, are in playoff mode right now.
I think Gard deserves the job, but am surprised Alvarez changed his timetable and as a result will not really have a true read on who's interested.