March 28, 201313 yr Shaka Smart is staying at VCU, spurning overtures from UCLA and Minnesota as the top target for both schools. Smart will remain at VCU, he told ESPN.com in a text message Wednesday. VCU later issued a formal release announcing changes in Smart's contract are being finalized. A source confirmed to ESPN.com that Smart will sign an extension to stay with the Rams through 2023. SI.com earlier reported news of the extension. Shaka Smart to remain coach of VCU Rams - ESPN
March 28, 201313 yr ^ No pun...but "Smart"....he's in a nice recruiting hot bed....and the pressure is much less. I say it's easier to win 25 games in his current spot, than to be competitive in a major conference. You see, having a tournament to end the season (which, in essence, allows for all schools to play), allows him to be competitive, without getting beat up on throughout the conference schedule. If only football could figure it out.
March 28, 201313 yr Author He was atop of both UCLA's and Minnesota's list, that's the reason I asked if it was a smart or bad move. Turning down a bigger job/more pay to remain at VCU
March 28, 201313 yr He was atop of both UCLA's and Minnesota's list, that's the reason I asked if it was a smart or bad move. Turning down a bigger job/more pay to remain at VCU Sometimes the "bigger job" is career suicide. Little life lesson for ya...
March 28, 201313 yr Sometimes the "bigger job" is career suicide. Little life lesson for ya... I can agree with that but in your opinion then what would be a good job for him to leave for? Shaka's situation reminds me a lot of Chris Peterson's situation at Boise State for football in terms that he has a good thing going there and it could be a potentially bad career move to go elsewhere where the situation is less fortunate.
March 28, 201313 yr It's making more sense to me now why Stevens and Smart would stay out than it did 2 days ago.
March 28, 201313 yr If I would guess, I would say both Shaka and Stevens both have jobs they know will come open in the near future that they are willing to wait for.
March 28, 201313 yr Who of us above , say, 35 ever thought we'd see a coach from VCU turn down UCLA? Never. I understand why he did but I never thought it would happen. I still remember watching some great games between WKU/VCU as a kid in Diddle Arena. Who knew VCU>UCLA in 2013 without VCU even having to win a title? It even sounds stupid.
March 28, 201313 yr I wonder how much having VCU move to the New Big East/America 12/Conference TBA plays into affect in his decision.
March 28, 201313 yr I wonder how much having VCU move to the New Big East/America 12/Conference TBA plays into affect in his decision. VCU is not changing conferences at this point...
March 28, 201313 yr If I would guess, I would say both Shaka and Stevens both have jobs they know will come open in the near future that they are willing to wait for. I agree, I think they hope to hear from Highlands and Walton Verona soon.
March 28, 201313 yr Who of us above , say, 35 ever thought we'd see a coach from VCU turn down UCLA? With Bill Walton using his broadcasting profession to crucify the last UCLA coach, why touch this job?
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