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He expressed interest in Conner but ultimately wasn't a good fit for him. The Cooper administration and Sully just butt heads on philosophies. I think he really was waiting them out hoping they'd leave before driving him away. Unfortunately for the Cooper kids, I think that's where he is now.

Expect Sully to go hard after this one.

I've said from the beginning that this would be Holthaus job and still believe that is how it will end. Maybe I'm wrong.

Who are the candidates?

Hearing that there may be an issue with Yamil going to Newport and could very well wind up back at Cooper. In addition to Conner being in rebuilding mode so the job wasn't as appealing as Sully thought.

I believe the feeling around Cooper is that Sullivan is leaving. He is ready for a new challenge with a more supportive administration.

We're listening....

I don’t know Sam but he isn’t exactly Red Auerbach. He isn’t in a position in his career to say “ no not at this time.” If he ever wants it, now is when he can get it.

Big loss? 0 district/region championships and only 3 appearances in the region in 8 years. I know it isn't all about that in terms of success but I don't think it's a big loss.

I think that the right person would make a big difference. There are 2 players on Newport's roster that would've been at Holmes with the "right person". I anticipate there being a lot more than that who could help Holmes.

First call better be to Ricardo now that he has the experience they can’t pass on him.

I've known coach H for a long time and he loves a challenge and while he has been very successful on the girls side he interviewed for boys' jobs just didn't land one. Now that he has the experience of being a head coach, he would be the #1 option. Plus he already teaches in the district so it would be an easy transfer.

I’m calling it right now. Holthaus leaves Cooper girls to take over Conner. No inside info just a hunch.

I agree. While they don't have the depth of other teams, I would've expected a better season/tournament. I think they let EJ roam around the perimeter too much and don't use the Blaackar kid the right way. I think he could be a stud but is too timid and isn't a threat to shoot from 3 on most night with only 6 attempts on the year.

There are a couple I’ve heard whose fan base and alumni are unhappy with. The Holmes coach keeps his job due to the buddy-buddy system in the school.