The Michigan Daily spoke with Mel tonight. He hasn't been offered anything
as of yet. And for the record, he isn't "trying" to get a new job. But of
course, if someone came calling, he'll lend his ear to an offer.
 
In my opinion, I don't feel that he will take any job. In the next five or
so years, Berenson will step down and support Mel for head coach.
 
Pearson is just waiting ... patiently
 
You can read the Daily's article after 4 a.m. on the web.
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Mark Anthony Francescutti
Michigan Hockey Writer/Night Editor
The Michigan Daily-http://www.michigandaily.com
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Indy Rutks <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, April 08, 1999 12:05 PM
Subject: New MN candidate - Mel Pearson Jr.?
 
 
> More rumors concerning candidates for the MN coaching position, from
Charley
> Walters' column (St. Paul Pioneer Press):
>
> "Available to the Gophers as men's hockey coach if Don Lucia were to
> surprise and decline their offer is former Edina East and Michigan Tech
star
> Mel Pearson Jr., whose father played for the Minnesota Fighting Saints. A
> renowned recruiter, Pearson is the top assistant for Red Berenson at
> Michigan, which has won two NCAA championships in the past four seasons
and
> been to seven NCAA final fours in the decade. Pearson has turned down
> several head-coaching offers as Berenson's heir apparent. The word is
> Pearson will be offered the Colorado College job when Lucia opts for the
> Gophers. But people who know say he would love the Gophers' job.
>
> Gophers assistant Mike Guentzel could end up coaching in the U.S. Hockey
> League for as much money as many college head coaches make. "
>
> Can any Mich. fans add some insights on Mel Pearson, Jr.?
>
> -Indy Rutks ([log in to unmask])
>
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