I would say Chris Mack is every AD's unicorn...I am not sure I see him leaving Xavier, but if the price is right, you never know. He is a guy who gets a lot of attention in the coaching rumors world, but like you, I'm not sure he ever leaves. He's also seen a lot more success than Pat Fitzgerald, but agree with your point in theory, hard to leave your alma mater.
I think the MM coaches that I brought up would be names a lot of HM's look at and some of the more successful ones who are ready to take the next step. Otzeberger and Dooley have HM experience...would not be shocked to see either one of them scooped up. Grant is a Marshall clone and is having success, not sure he is ready for a HM, but if C of C makes a run, it's not out of the question. I'd say the guys that I mentioned would be considered top tier available guys.
I am not sure Crean fits at UCONN, the east coast is a different beast, you have to be able to talk to the talk. Calhoun and Crean could not be any more different in terms of personality. Ollie getting fired would be a shake up to the program. I don't think Crean is in "audition" mode for anyone. Him being in Bristol is pure coincidence. Best thing he did was take a year off from coaching rather than jump into a job that isn't the right fit. I actually see Crean as a fit at Louisville potentially, in addition to both Billy Donovan and UK's Kenny Payne.
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