Quin Snyder sighting!

cartman · 06-06-2007, 06:07 PM

He's surfaced to take the coaching job in Austin. Of the D-League Toros, thankfully, and not the 'Horns. He's taking over the coaching reins after the untimely death of DJ.

hxxp://www.statesman.com/sports/content/sports/stories/toros/06/0606toros.html

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Toros hire Snyder as new coach
Former Duke player, Missouri coach to be introduced today

Former Duke basketball player and University of Missouri basketball coach Quin Snyder has been hired to coach the Austin Toros.

Snyder, 40, will be introduced as the Toros new coach today, said a team source who asked to remain anonymous.

Snyder replaces Dennis Johnson, the former NBA great who coached the Toros until he died on Feb. 22 after having a heart attack. Johnson, 52, was stricken after a team practice at the Austin Convention Center.

Coaching in the NBA Development League will be a new challenge for Snyder, who coached Missouri for seven seasons from 1999-2006.

Snyder's seven-year run with the Tigers began with four consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament, but his final three teams were a combined 42-42 before he abruptly resigned on Feb. 11, 2006, a day after saying he planned to complete what had become a disappointing season. Missouri was 11-11 overall, 4-7 in the Big 12 Conference when he stepped down.

Missouri was 127-91 under Snyder.

This marks Snyder's second venture into professional basketball. A 1989 Duke graduate, Snyder finished one year of classes in the business and law schools of his alma mater before taking a year off to became an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers, serving as a bench coach and scout in 1992-93.

After his NBA coaching stint, Snyder returned to Duke as an administrative assistant from 1993-95. He was an assistant coach to Duke's Mike Krzyskewski — Snyder's head coach with the Blue Devils — before succeeding Norm Stewart at Missouri in 1999.

As a college player, Snyder was accustomed to success at Duke, helping the Blue Devils reach the Final Four in 1986, 1988 and 1989. He ranks third at Duke in career assists.

A native of Mercer Island, Wash., Snyder was a two-time state player of the year at Mercer Island High. He became the first player from Washington to be named to the McDonald's All-America team.

Here's pic of him, showing to what lengths he would go through to get another coaching gig:

MizzouRah · 06-07-2007, 10:07 AM

Pumpy Tudors · 06-07-2007, 11:50 AM

Honestly, I'd had no idea that he was no longer coaching at Missouri. Oops. Well, have fun in the D-League, Quin. What's next? The CBA? The ABA? What about that basketball league Terrell Owens played in? Way to move up after leaving a pretty good NCAA program!

molson · 06-07-2007, 12:46 PM

I'm kind of surprised this guy is so apparently uhireable in the college ranks, unless there's stuff I don't know. He's very young, has some good years with some Missouri and then some medicore ones, and then had allegations against his coaching staff that were never substantiated.

st.cronin · 06-07-2007, 12:48 PM

I thought he did ok at Missouri. The expectations on him were just crazy, for some reason.

Mizzou B-ball fan · 06-07-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by molson

I'm kind of surprised this guy is so apparently uhireable in the college ranks, unless there's stuff I don't know. He's very young, has some good years with some Missouri and then some medicore ones, and then had allegations against his coaching staff that were never substantiated.

There's a lot more to this situation than just the coaching aspect. Family issues as well as some personal battles of his own are just as much to blame. He hasn't even really looked for a job up until now. He likely got this job because has a lot of connections in the NBA.

WSUCougar · 06-07-2007, 08:04 PM

Heard a brief interview with him on KFNS sports talk radio today. Dude's in serious defensive mode, deflecting all the predictable questions and stating frequently how this is where he wants to be and it's perfect for him. Not quite sure why he did the interview, frankly.

sterlingice · 06-09-2007, 02:34 PM

Wow- guess that sound was Quin flushing the rest of his career down the toilet.

SI

tarcone · 06-10-2007, 10:38 AM

This is easy. He can't coach, as in, he does'nt know how. He cheats, and is bad at that.
He is untouchable in the college ranks.

tarcone · 06-10-2007, 10:39 AM

Actually, he is probably on Illinois list of candidates if/when that job ever opens up

06-07-2007, 11:50 AM	#3
Pumpy Tudors Bounty Hunter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Pittsburgh, PA	Honestly, I'd had no idea that he was no longer coaching at Missouri. Oops. Well, have fun in the D-League, Quin. What's next? The CBA? The ABA? What about that basketball league Terrell Owens played in? Way to move up after leaving a pretty good NCAA program! __________________ No, I am not Batman, and I will not repair your food processor.

06-07-2007, 12:46 PM	#4
molson General Manager Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Mountains	I'm kind of surprised this guy is so apparently uhireable in the college ranks, unless there's stuff I don't know. He's very young, has some good years with some Missouri and then some medicore ones, and then had allegations against his coaching staff that were never substantiated. Last edited by molson : 06-07-2007 at 12:47 PM.

06-07-2007, 12:48 PM	#5
st.cronin General Manager Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: New Mexico	I thought he did ok at Missouri. The expectations on him were just crazy, for some reason. __________________ co-commish: bb-bbcf.net knives out

06-07-2007, 08:04 PM	#7
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Heard a brief interview with him on KFNS sports talk radio today. Dude's in serious defensive mode, deflecting all the predictable questions and stating frequently how this is where he wants to be and it's perfect for him. Not quite sure why he did the interview, frankly. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

06-09-2007, 02:34 PM	#8
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Wow- guess that sound was Quin flushing the rest of his career down the toilet. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

06-07-2007, 10:07 AM	#2
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo

06-10-2007, 10:38 AM	#9
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	This is easy. He can't coach, as in, he does'nt know how. He cheats, and is bad at that. He is untouchable in the college ranks.

06-10-2007, 10:39 AM	#10
tarcone Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pacific	Actually, he is probably on Illinois list of candidates if/when that job ever opens up

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