View from the Booth: Utes should look for certain traits in a new coach

By Bill Riley

Published: Wednesday, March 16 2011 12:02 a.m. MDT

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"My job as a head coach, no matter what level you're at, is to hold your staff and players accountable. That's what it's all about. Not accountable to my goals, but their goals. My team's goals … they want to win."— Jim Boylen, March 27, 2007

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Veritas Aequitas

Fruit Heights, UT

My three criteria:

1. Monster success as a head coach.
2. First name Tommy.
3. Last name Connor.

Hard nosed leader who knows basketball, develops players, and teaches fundamentals.

12:33 p.m. March 16, 2011
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Mormon Ute

Kaysville, UT

I'm not a BYU hater, but I'd love to see Dave Rose come to the U. He fits all the criteria Bill listed in the article and he may be willing to leave BYU rather than coach in the WCC.

Tommy Connor is another good choice.

I think More..

1:45 p.m. March 16, 2011
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Veritas Aequitas

Fruit Heights, UT

Mormon Ute | 1:45 p.m. March 16, 2011
Kaysville, UT
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Agreed, Rose would be a great choice, although I think Connor has what it takes to elevate Utah higher than any of the other coaches mentioned.

4:35 p.m. March 16, 2011
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Bill Riley

Bill Riley is a 20-year radio veteran, who has spent more than 11 years in the Salt Lake market. Riley is the host of the "Bill and Hans Show" which airs afternoons on ESPN 700 from 2-6 p.m. In addition, Riley is the more ..

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