Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Will coach Mike Jarvis become the new head man at Miami?

Since former Miami coach Frank Haith was announced as the new head coach at Missouri, a handful of names have been tossed around to replace him.
One of those names is FAU's own Mike Jarvis who just led the Owls basketball team to record-setting season in Boca Raton.
Coach Mike Jarvis rallies his team during a timeout.
Jarvis may have caught Miami's attention for that reason. He has had a winning record for every team he has coaches. Before taking over at FAU, Jarvis ran the program at St. John's University where he led them all the way to the Elite Eight of NCAA Tournament. Jarvis has also led three different team to the NCAA Tournament and four to the NIT, including FAU.
When asked about the Miami job, Jarvis answered from a professional standpoint by not commenting on another opening while he is still with his current employer.
“I am employed by Florida Atlantic, and grateful for that,” Jarvis said. “I am recruiting for next season. The only job I will talk about is the one I currently have.”
However, even with the politically correct answer, it does not mean Jarvis won't hear what Miami has to say if they offer him the job.
Jarvis makes $200,000 a year as FAU's coach and Miami can offer much more than that if they wish.
Haith reportedly made more than a $1 million per year even though he had no previous head coaching experience.
If Miami offers Jarvis significantly more money, FAU can do little to match because so much of its budget is tied into the new stadium, and basketball doesn't generate nearly as much as football.

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