While this may be a wish list, I think it would take quite a bit to get Dean
Blais away from UND.  It was interesting how when he was being courted
earlier this year he was given a very nice fishing boat from, I believe, the
alumni association.  It was rolled out on the ice and prestented to him
earlier this season.

As you put it, he is possible "possibly the best coach in the business."
You don't put $100 million into the "business" and let him slip away.

Al


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Sent: January 08, 2002 12:12 PM
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Subject: Re: Star Tribune Article


May as well start speculating.  If I were the Wisconsin AD, this would be my
list of candidates:

George Gwozdecky: UW alum, record of success, could be looking for a move up
in
prestige

Dean Blais: has long-term contract at UND, but possibly the best coach in
the
business.

Mark Johnson: UW alum, assistant to Sauer, ready to be a head coach?

Mike Kemp:  Former assistant to Sauer, successful as head coach at UNO,
looking
to move up?





-- Erik (No, I'm not nominating myself, just signing the message)