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02-10-2006, 07:41 PM
Gregg Doyel Feb. 10, 2006
By Gregg Doyel
CBS SportsLine.com Senior Writer
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Left out of the 1999 search that resulted in hiring Quin Snyder as his replacement, Missouri coaching legend Norm Stewart will have a lot more say this time around.
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And Stewart likes Creighton's Dana Altman.
With Snyder mercifully out of the picture -- he has resigned, effective immediately -- a source close to the situation told CBS SportsLine.com on Friday that Stewart, who won 634 games there from 1967-99, will recommend Altman to the Missouri administration.
The question that arose later Friday, though, was one of finances: Will a Missouri program that has been paying multiple coaches in multiple sports be able to afford Altman?
Although his salary isn't known, Altman is believed to be making considerably more than what Missouri would like to pay its next coach -- in the $500,000 range. Unless boosters or other sources come up with the money, Missouri's financial constraints could push the school in the direction of a younger Missouri Valley coach, perhaps Greg McDermott of Northern Iowa or Chris Lowery of Southern Illinois.
Another name to keep in mind is Nevada's Mark Fox, a former Kansas State assistant.
If Stewart had his choice, though, it would be Altman. They've known each other since the early 1980s, when Altman was at Moberly (Mo.) Junior College. Their connection grew when Altman coached at Kansas State from 1990-94. Altman has spent the last 12 years in the Missouri Valley Conference, going 235-125. Stewart knows the validity of an MVC pedigree; he came to Missouri in 1967 after a brief run at Northern Iowa.
And this time, Stewart is back in a position of influence at Missouri. When Snyder was hired, Stewart had just been nudged aside. The timing wasn't right for Stewart to have much say in that decision, and consequently, Stewart and Snyder had a mostly frigid relationship.
Seven years later, Stewart is expected to play a role in this search, a source said. Of course, Missouri athletics director Mike Alden could still screw it up. He's the one who lacked the sense, and possibly the power, to fire Snyder after last season, when it was clear that Snyder and Missouri would eventually part ways after years of scandal and underachievement.
Altman wouldn't be the sexiest hire for Missouri -- some Big 12 fans erroneously recall him as failure at Kansas State, where he went 68-54 -- but he would be an excellent fit. He's a Midwest guy, obviously loyal (12 years at Creighton) and highly regarded in coaching circles for his X-and-O acumen and integrity. Despite losing star Nate Funk to a shoulder injury, the Bluejays are 17-5 this season, pushing Altman's overall record in Division I to 318-192.
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By Gregg Doyel
CBS SportsLine.com Senior Writer
Tell Gregg your opinion!
Left out of the 1999 search that resulted in hiring Quin Snyder as his replacement, Missouri coaching legend Norm Stewart will have a lot more say this time around.
Advertisement
And Stewart likes Creighton's Dana Altman.
With Snyder mercifully out of the picture -- he has resigned, effective immediately -- a source close to the situation told CBS SportsLine.com on Friday that Stewart, who won 634 games there from 1967-99, will recommend Altman to the Missouri administration.
The question that arose later Friday, though, was one of finances: Will a Missouri program that has been paying multiple coaches in multiple sports be able to afford Altman?
Although his salary isn't known, Altman is believed to be making considerably more than what Missouri would like to pay its next coach -- in the $500,000 range. Unless boosters or other sources come up with the money, Missouri's financial constraints could push the school in the direction of a younger Missouri Valley coach, perhaps Greg McDermott of Northern Iowa or Chris Lowery of Southern Illinois.
Another name to keep in mind is Nevada's Mark Fox, a former Kansas State assistant.
If Stewart had his choice, though, it would be Altman. They've known each other since the early 1980s, when Altman was at Moberly (Mo.) Junior College. Their connection grew when Altman coached at Kansas State from 1990-94. Altman has spent the last 12 years in the Missouri Valley Conference, going 235-125. Stewart knows the validity of an MVC pedigree; he came to Missouri in 1967 after a brief run at Northern Iowa.
And this time, Stewart is back in a position of influence at Missouri. When Snyder was hired, Stewart had just been nudged aside. The timing wasn't right for Stewart to have much say in that decision, and consequently, Stewart and Snyder had a mostly frigid relationship.
Seven years later, Stewart is expected to play a role in this search, a source said. Of course, Missouri athletics director Mike Alden could still screw it up. He's the one who lacked the sense, and possibly the power, to fire Snyder after last season, when it was clear that Snyder and Missouri would eventually part ways after years of scandal and underachievement.
Altman wouldn't be the sexiest hire for Missouri -- some Big 12 fans erroneously recall him as failure at Kansas State, where he went 68-54 -- but he would be an excellent fit. He's a Midwest guy, obviously loyal (12 years at Creighton) and highly regarded in coaching circles for his X-and-O acumen and integrity. Despite losing star Nate Funk to a shoulder injury, the Bluejays are 17-5 this season, pushing Altman's overall record in Division I to 318-192.
Talk Back!
Time Subject Author
8:29 pm Re: Sad Day... lambeer94
8:28 pm Re: Glad to see him go lambeer94
8:27 pm Re: Sad Day... orangekrushu
8:25 pm Re: Sad Day... lambeer94
8:20 pm Sad Day... orangekrushu
7:29 pm Glad to see him go dnice7600
7:19 pm Snyder down the road mubball2
7:14 pm Whatever amutiger
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Missouri head coach Snyder resigns
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Mess with Coach K, now the readers have their say
School angered by 'Glory Road' depiction
Pitt tops WVU, holds Pittsnogle scoreless
No. 19 Buckeyes claim win vs. Wolverines
Bruins' D holds Cougars to mere 30 points
More Headlines
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