Best and Worst Coaching Jobs

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The analysis is complimentary of the Y - as I read it. (Good find SRCougar)



West Coast: Saint Mary's has been a worthy challenger as of late and BYU was a great addition to the league, but Gonzaga IS the West Coast Conference and its coaching position is seen by all but one voter as the best in the league (the lone dissent went to BYU). Interesting to note: Pepperdine appeared on the bottom three of a few ballots, but also on the top three of another. As for 7 through 9 in this conference, there was really no separation between USF, USD and Portland -- or Santa Clara for that matter.



The Best

1. Gonzaga

2. BYU

3. Saint Mary's



On the other hand - Yewtah is rated 10th out of 12 Teams in the PAC - not stellar. Interesting analysis.



10. Utah: Here’s the bright side. Utah has achieved the financial gains it anticipated with a move to the Pac-12. But its 3-15 league record last season showcased the chasm between Utah and Pac-12’s best. Luring top prospects to Salt Lake City is a difficult task. And conference affiliation only goes so far. But Utah has signed NBA-level players in the past that have fueled its 27 individual NCAA tournament runs. Right now, however, the Utes seem so far from their Pac-12 peers.

Nice. Can't really argue with Rose as 2nd on that list. He has stiff competition.



It will be at least 5 years before Utah does anything of significance in the Pac12...and that's being generous.

I don't think it will take the U that long to get back on their feet. I don't remember how long it took BYU during their down years, but you just need a few guys that really buy into the system and can work as a team and you can at least become competitive.