Randy Bennett likely to turn down Utah job
by JazzyUte on Mar 23, 2011 1:14 PM MDT
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PrintRumors are not an easy thing to deal with. Lord knows I had faith in my sources when I posted the story about Randy Bennett and Utah negotiating a contract yesterday.
Unfortunately, these situations are very fluid. Coaches negotiate all the time and pull out at the last second for whatever reason and we're left asking why it went where it did.
That seems to be the case here. Randy Bennett, I believe, was going to be Utah's next head coach. I felt confident enough to report the two were negotiating, even though nothing had been published in the main stream press. This wasn't about me getting in front of the story or trying to drive up traffic to my blog. This was solely about delivering the news I was hearing to the fans that, if they were anything like me, were getting wary of this coaching search.
To be clear, I would not have gone ahead with this story if I didn't feel confident it was going to happen. I was informed from separate parties that Bennett would be Utah's next head coach. It was solid. That information is still solid.
But because this is fluid, the situation changes and I've been told Bennett is likely to turn down the Utah job. I don't know why he turned the job down or what exactly this means - but the same sources who indicated that Bennett and Utah were in talks, now indicate that he will probably pass on the job.
So the search continues.
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Don't sweat it
Anyone who read your post should have seen the wiggle room that was in there. Like you said, this stuff is fluid.
I appreciate that you’re at least trying to get info out to the fans, which is a hell of a lot more than our local traditional media is giving us. I expect Hill and the university to remain mum, but I’ve been shocked by the impotence of the Des News, Tribune, etc.
Keep up the good work.
Onto the next?
“Mr. Gottfried, Hill will see you in his office now.”
No worries
I’ll take the ups and downs of a fluid story through rumor or hearsay or whatever, just as long as I have something to nibble on while DesNews and Trib starve us.
No Sweat
Until there is a press conference I think everyone takes any news of this nature with a grain of salt.
No big deal
Ah, no big deal. Leaves the people like hedgehog and Chris B over at the D News some time to get under the skin of BYU fans by saying that Dave Rose to the Utes is a done deal. Lol. Those two crack me up.
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by BigBenSportsGuy on Mar 23, 2011 1:52 PM MDT reply actions
Thanks for the updates
I am also surprised from the lack of coverage and rumors around the new coach search. I appreciate any news even if it is only rumors! KEEP UP THE GREAT POSTS!!!!!!!
It could be worse
You guys still have a long way to go before you duplicate the clusterf*ck of Ucla football’s offseason fiasco.
I'm thinking of having a little party down in Newport.
or tennessee's dual sports problem.
The University of Utah is off to the Pac-12 Conference and will be in the South Division. Hopefully we will get to the first ever Pac-12 Championship Game. Jon " Bones " Jones new light heavyweight champion. Even if jones got struck flush in the face he would recover and defeat whoever is in front of him. I told everyone the fight would be easy. Almost felt sorry for Rua. Anderson Silva would never fight "Bones".
by wolfmanshowlforever on Mar 24, 2011 12:28 PM MDT up reply actions
Rumors are rumors until contracts are signed
I was just starting to come around to R. Bennett as Utah’s next HC. Oh well.
I keep accidentally eating my pets. Maybe I should get something less appetizing, like a cat instead of a Twinkie.
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Glad your keeping us up to date!!!
I think anyone that reads these “rumors” knows it rumors…so keep up the great job Jazzy! As several others stated, we hear nothing from the SL Trib and the DesNews. I for one am glad to hear anything, its interesting to see the search info! In a way I wasn’t sold on R Bennett anyway!
Keep up the news!!!!!
I'm with everyone else
Like Everyone else, I appreciate the news and understand the risk of that news not panning out.
This is disappointing. I was really starting to get excited about the prospect of Randy Bennett. I like him more and more based on what I read about him. I have to wonder if this fell apart because Utah wasn’t willing to move fast enough. Could it be that Bennett pulled out because Utah wasn’t willing to pull the trigger because it wanted to wait to see what happens with other potential candidates that may still be playing?
I'm glad he passed down the job
He would have been too easy of hire, I think we need to think outside the box like we did for the Urban Meyer hire.
No worries Jazzy
You do a great job so keep it up. I was at a Seattle Utah alumni event last night and we all go to your site. Keep it up
by uteusmc on Mar 23, 2011 6:36 PM MDT via mobile reply actions
We should be able to do better anyway
Nothing against what Bennett’s done with the Gaels at St. Mary’s but TSN is of the opinion that the Utah job is the best open opportunity in the college ranks right now. If that is the case (and who am I argue with someone who follows college hoops for a living – especially when I agree) to we should be be able to get someone with a winning record at a major college and the proven ability to recruit and win at that level.
"It's a damn poor mind that can only think of one way to spell a word" - Andrew Jackson
Ditto on everything
Jazzy, you do an amazing job covering the Utes. Not only is your writing insightful and fun to read, you are also very honest which makes you a respectable reporter and blogger.
That said…get your ass out there and find out what’s going on :P
That's none of your business...yet!!!
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