by Rogobob77 » Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:55 pm
The more I think about everything after reading all the tea leaves and Tweets, I believe the most likely explanation for the delay in announcing Davis-to-UDM is that the background check hasn’t been completed. TSU went back and revised their website material on Davis’ departure because they realized they jumped the gun in saying goodbye before UDM completed its process. TSU is not seriously engaged in matching UDM’s offer. Once the completed BI is checked off the list, the contract will be finalized and the Titans will issue a press release and a press conference will be scheduled shortly thereafter, presumably next week. There is no reason whatsoever for delaying the announcement to July 1 as some have speculated. JJ received what amounts to a courtesy interview and maybe even was told he is a potential backup option if the Davis hire falls off the tracks — that way the school keeps on good terms with the Titan MBB Hall-of-Famer who just happens to have a talented son on the current roster. I’m guessing the Detroit News’ Tony Paul has been told more-or-less all the above by someone connected to the process, resulting in his assertion that he is nearly-100% sure Davis will be the next Detroit Mercy coach. That’s my take, but I will be first to admit that I’ve been wrong before.
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Rogobob77 on Fri Jun 08, 2018 11:35 pm, edited 4 times in total.