How long will Gary Pinkel be at Missouri?
Not so long ago, that question was asked in regards to the coach’s job security. The Tigers struggled the first few seasons under Pinkel, and many wondered whether he might be shown the door.
Now, his future in Columbia is in doubt because he’s become such a hot commodity. The Tigers are roaring, and Pinkel’s stock is rising.
Could someone come and snatch him away from Missouri?
Check out this story from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.
Even though it seems likely that Washington will come after Pinkel, who did a stint as a Husky assistant, one of the Missouri beat writers told me this week that Pinkel has said he’s tired of rebuilding programs. He’s said he’s not inclined to do that any more, and Washington would definitely require renovation.
Actually, that’s being too generous. Washington is a project that needs to be gutted, maybe even bulldozed and rebuilt entirely.