ionel 2,452 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) Why didn't the announcement say "retire" instead of "resigns"? That sounds as if he was forced out.can't be sure, but there is a difference between resigning from a specific job/position versus retiring from the University. Perhaps he is not retiring and will continue to work somewhere in the athletic department, university, etc. Edited March 5, 2018 by ionel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJDan 1,070 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 What about Jeff Jordan or the coach at Apple Valley? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerald_Walsh 8 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Alvarez is grooming an ex wrestler/football player to take over the he leaves . Alvarez was the sticking point with Donny P , not Davis . Makes me think there might be bigger things happening there . Askren is from the next city over from the Alvarez protege ? Also is around Donnie's age ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuillermoBilletas 149 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Askren would be a death knell for the program. If he were serious about coaching he'd be in the college game now 2 stp and xander reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhackler 38 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Purely uninformed speculation on my part -- just somebody who coached briefly at Wisconsin. Kolat? 1 tbert reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jchapman 1,320 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Purely uninformed speculation on my part -- just somebody who coached briefly at Wisconsin. Kolat? Kolat left in the middle of the season without informing anyone. Probably didn't leave UW on good terms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhackler 38 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Kolat left in the middle of the season without informing anyone. Probably didn't leave UW on good terms. Ah, didn't remember the mid-season part. Never mind. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EasyToPin 14 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Have to believe there will be some big-name interest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HokieHWT 593 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Pop? Pay has to be better, better conference, better history. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJwrestlingguy 106 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 I'm sure Alvarez will want to make a great hire as his career is ending...For Athletic Directors the coaches they hire will stick to them forever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justafan 123 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Cunningham will throw his name in the hat but Askren will get the job and he wants it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paboom 204 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Do they hire within or shop elsewhere. If it isn't 6 figures, expect more of the same. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tofurky 611 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Alvarez is grooming an ex wrestler/football player to take over the he leaves . Alvarez was the sticking point with Donny P , not Davis . Makes me think there might be bigger things happening there . Askren is from the next city over from the Alvarez protege ? Also is around Donnie's age ? Go on... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jchapman 1,320 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) Go on... It's Chris Macintosh. WIAA Heavyweight champ and played for Alverez, then about a decade in the NFL. He used to attend home UW meets when he went to school there. Edited March 5, 2018 by jchapman Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuillermoBilletas 149 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Tony Robie would be a great fit here. Nickerson would get a look. Cunningham. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJwrestlingguy 106 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) Pop? Pay has to be better, better conference, better history. Great choice but he has such a good thing going at NC State I would be suprised. Pop just runs circles around so many coaches as a program builder and with Dresser out he can just keep rolling every year as ACC Champs in a great area. No idea what he makes at NC State ( and salary is not everything..Housing?..vehicle?..kids go for free?..and a whole bunch other perks?) ..If Wisconsin really wants to make a move hire POP at $250,000 (all the perks) and never look back! Alvarez would be a Legend in the Wrestling Community. Edited March 5, 2018 by NJwrestlingguy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Medicine_Man 877 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Barry is usually in the tunnel at ncaas so this shouldn’t be too distracting for the wrestlers. Lol In the tunnels or further away, calling in instructions by phone....when he can get on the phone 11 TheOhioState, Tofurky, xander and 8 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffr_ideal 216 Report post Posted March 5, 2018 Great choice but he has such a good thing going at NC State I would be suprised. Pop just runs circles around so many coaches as a program builder and with Dresser out he can just keep rolling every year as ACC Champs in a great area. No idea what he makes at NC State ( and salary is not everything..Housing?..vehicle?..kids go for free?..and a whole bunch other perks?) ..If Wisconsin really wants to make a move hire POP at $250,000 and never look back! Is Pop the heir apparent to John Smith at Okie State? I cannot see Smith being around much longer. But just my opinion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crossface21 14 Report post Posted March 6, 2018 This is what Askren posted back in December when a lot of the posters on the wiwrestling forum were clamoring for a change at UW and wanted Askren for the job: I am retired from MMA sans 1 more fight against a #1 to prove I am the best.I love running the academy system with Max, John and Josh, but I also very much enjoyed my 4 years of college coaching at ASU and Mizzou. I would consider coaching at the collegiate level but only in a head coaching role at the D1 level and with the roots I have built here I think it is unlikely I leave Wisconsin so that only leaves 1 option. That being said it is a 2 way street and UW would have to want that also. Obviously by this it sounds as if Ben would certainly entertain the idea if the feeling by UW were reciprocal. And looking at everything the guy does, he does everything balls to the wall. A lot of people don't like his attitude or seem to doubt his abilities in some aspects of possibly being a head coach. I'd say he probably takes that as a challenge. The guy doesn't fail at much. Wisconsin needs a shot in the arm, someone that can bring instant credibility and excite the fan base. I think Askren could be that guy. Not to short change any of the other guys who will be candidates, but Askren is a home state guy and brings big time name recognition. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,872 Report post Posted March 6, 2018 Is Pop the heir apparent to John Smith at Okie State? I cannot see Smith being around much longer. But just my opinion. This is a total guess on my part, but I'm guessing Perry is being groomed for that and can possibly be part of the reason why Guerrero went to Oklahoma. Or I could be completely wrong, which tends to happen. Often... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paboom 204 Report post Posted March 6, 2018 This is a total guess on my part, but I'm guessing Perry is being groomed for that and can possibly be part of the reason why Guerrero went to Oklahoma. Or I could be completely wrong, which tends to happen. Often...Probably wrong on both parts. Don't know what BD makes but if it isn't 125K or higher, Cunningham doesn't leave. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJwrestlingguy 106 Report post Posted March 6, 2018 (edited) For the ACC fans..What is going on at Virginia?.5th in ACC Tournament?..They seemed to be ready to step up a level under Garland not so long ago..Did hiring the Paulson Brothers doom the program...They were 2 of the top guys at the Iowa State demise..The brothers/or one of them also just violated NCAA rules and the program might take a hit for that. Edited March 6, 2018 by NJwrestlingguy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justafan 123 Report post Posted March 6, 2018 Probably wrong on both parts. Don't know what BD makes but if it isn't 125K or higher, Cunningham doesn't leave. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Barry made around $108,000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino184 78 Report post Posted March 6, 2018 I'd think Askren would be an interesting hire but the "false flag" and conspiracy stuff he peddles in would likely have to stop. Doubt they want their head coach thinking kids involved in shootings are crisis actors 2 Fletcher and pjm46 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Witherman 384 Report post Posted March 6, 2018 Barry Davis salary: $107,467 Also, count me in for the askren bandwagon P.s. another quality chop by MM in this thread Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
