UCLA Set to Hire Phil Mathews

Jon Gold reporting (via Facebook) that UCLA set to hire Phil Mathews (from Nebraska) to replace Donnie Daniels

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any relevant information on Mathews?

All wikipedia tells me is
“He appeared with his son Jordan on Teletubbies.”

The post by Achilles doesn’t mention anything about coaching style, recruiting skills, etc either.

by BruinEngy on Apr 22, 2010 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

Here is his official bio on Nebraska’s website. He will be a solid gate as he has deep ties to Southern California recruiting scene. However, I hope he is not the only change in Howland’s staff. I speak for all the frontpagers when I saw we expect Howland to make more changes this off-season. Just hiring Matthews is not enough.

by Nestor on Apr 23, 2010 5:22 AM PDT up reply actions

Good piece of the puzzle

in that from what I hear guy will speak his mind. I think he will tell Howland when he feels he is doing something wrong and has enough experience to have credibility. However, he is pretty old, and the rest of the staff has to made up of some younger guys with charisma and recruiting chops to real in the players.

by silverlakebruin on Apr 23, 2010 8:59 AM PDT reply actions

good addition

However, we need someone with street cred who can relate to todays players and their backgrounds and age. Phil would have been a great addition to Lavin’s staff. He can only help

by john4justice on Apr 23, 2010 10:12 AM PDT reply actions