Well, it seemed that now former Pitt assistant head coach Tom Herrion was behind Buzz Peterson for the Marshall job. Peterson has the head gig at Appalachian State and had been head coach at Tennessee before Bruce Pearl. Apparently Peterson turned it down because of contract terms.

Instead it goes to Tom Herrion, and I can’t help but admit that this is a very good opportunity for Herrion. He is an outstanding recruiter and a solid coach.

His time at the College of Charleston did not work out, but it wasn’t for failing to recruit. It had a lot more to do with the culture of the school and dealing with boosters. He’s had a chance to learn more and the culture of Marshall will probably be a better fit.

So, good luck to Coach Herrion and beat the Hoopies.

I don’t know who exactly Coach Dixon will be targeting to be an assistant. No shortage of recently fired (or about to be fired) head coaches that can recruit.

Fred Hill was very good at that part, but given it was Pitt baseball that led to his downfall, I’m guessing AD Pederson isn’t going to sign off on that. Dino Gaudio will obviously be in demand, but I’m guessing he takes a year or so before getting back into it.

I don’t think Orlando Antigua is coming back as an assistant. I can almost guarantee that Kentucky is paying much better than Pitt can. Besides, I’d like to see Pitt look elsewhere.