Contemplating Izzo and the Bulls coaching job

kcudah posted 4/23/2008 from www.mlive.com [flag]

It was only a matter of time before Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo's name resurfaced in conection with a current job opening, in this case, the NBA Chicago Bulls. Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Izzo's name is in the mix of potential candidates to replace former MSU player Scott Skiles in Chicago. And, Izzo's response was that if contacted, he will listen to what Bulls management ... [link]

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Carlisle, Izzo in running for Bulls job

kcudah posted 4/23/2008 from sports.yahoo.com

While Rick Carlisle is the leading candidate for the Chicago Bulls coaching job, multiple league sources say that an intriguing name has gained momentum within the franchise’s front office: Michigan State’s Tom Izzo. Bulls GM John Paxson granted Carlisle the first interview in the process, two league sources said, and Carlisle made a strong impression. But Chicago officials were still busy ...

Bulls interview Carlisle; MSU's Izzo may be in the mix

SLAM Online found this 4/24/2008 on www.suntimes.com

The Bulls have met with Rick Carlisle concerning their head coaching position, and Yahoo! Sports is reporting that Michigan State's Tom Izzo may be a candidate. A source confirmed to the Sun-Times that Carlisle has been interviewed by Bulls general ...

Anonymous Bull Anonymously Speaks About Skiles

Blog a Bull found this 4/25/2008 on thankyouisiah.blogspot.com

Yeah, it's not complimentary either (via The Bratwurst ), but it's always nice to hear about a member of Chicago's roster communicating like a real person. The sullen, lonely Bulls aren't a whole lot of fun. Be sure to read the comments at the Journal ...

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Carlisle, Izzo lead Bulls rumor mill -- ChicagoSports.com

TWolves Blog - Minnesota Timberwolves News and Articles found this 4/24/2008 on chicagosports.chicagotribune.com

| Tribune reporter 12:34 AM CDT, April 24, 2008 A rumor-filled Wednesday basically ended with the Bulls' coaching search in the same place it began, with general manager John Paxson continuing his stated plan to explore different candidates and listen ...

Wolves Updates 4/24

Posted 4/24/2008 on TWolves Blog - Minnesota Timberwolves News and Articles

K.C. Johnson/Chicago Tribune on the Bulls' coaching search: Paxson, however, still is gathering background on other candidates and, according to one source, told Carlisle that

Say No To Izzo

Posted 4/23/2008 on Foul Balls

As John Paxson begins his search for a new coach to replace Jim Boylan, he's already had talks with Rick Carlisle, an interesting name has popped up as a possible candidate for the job. According to Yahoo! (musn't forget the exclamation point!) Sports, Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo has emerged as somebody the Bulls are interested in. When reached on Tuesday night, Izzo told Yahoo! Sports

Bulls Considering Tom Izzo? Paxson's Quiet

Posted 4/23/2008 on FanHouse

The whole Kobe maelstrom seems to have had a lasting effect on Chicago GM John Paxson : this coaching search he's working through has been relatively hushed. Just last night, through Yahoo!'s Adrian Wojnarowski and Dan Wetzel, we learn Rick Carlisle has already interviewed for the gig. But the bigger news is the rumor Pax's considering Michigan State coach Tom Izzo . And Izzo doesn't refuse ...

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Posted 4/22/2008 on Top Ten Chicago Sports

With the recent firing or Jim "I say the same thing every press conference" Boylan came a process that we as Bulls fans have been entirely too familiar with: the coaching search. We've seen all walks of life the last decade helm our team. The college coaching prospect (Tim Floyd), the ex-Bull (Bill Cartwright), the ex-hard ass coach (Scott Skiles), the ex-Bull 2 (Pete "1 Game" Myers), and ...

Carlisle a candidate -- is Izzo?

Published 4/24/2008 on Chicago Sun-Times Bulls

Bulls general manager John Paxson confirmed Wednesday that he has spoken to Rick Carlisle about the team's head coaching vacancy. Other than that, Paxson said he will keep quiet about his search.

Carlisle, Izzo lead Bulls rumor mill

Published 4/24/2008 on chicagotribune.com - Sports

A rumor-filled Wednesday basically ended with the Bulls' coaching search in the same place it began, with general manager John Paxson continuing his stated plan to explore different candidates and listen to different philosophies about personnel. ...

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Published 4/22/2008 on FOXSports.com News for NBA

Mark Jackson and Herb Williams are on Donnie Walsh's list, and Jeff Van Gundy doesn't want to be. Walsh declined to reveal his other candidates to replace Isiah Thomas as New York Knicks coach and won't rush his search - even though waiting cost him ...