[Farm93]

Whether Taylor took the interview or not, I am curious as to why anyone would think to interview him.  Why?  They must think the 1) he is a good coach, despite his first year at Stanford, and that 2) he is at least open to the idea of getting out.  

Why would they think that?  Did something happen to plant those seeds?

I think the general consensus is that Taylor is a good coach.   That first year at Stanford was probably viewed as a positive actually.

Most programs with openings are not going to be like....Michigan.   Programs looking for new coaches will generally have teams that struggled, failed to meet expectations and/or can't afford to pay coaches the top rates.   For programs in those situations it is best for the new coach to have at least some experience coaching a program going through tough times, ideally navigating those challenges in this new transfer portal environment.   Enter Taylor. 

If Taylor can get a 2010 type season at Stanford in the next year or two he will likely move on too.   That's the industry.   I am amazed that he tried after season #1, but he most certainly was not the first Stanford football coach to shop for NFL or higher NCAA offers after year 1 on The Farm.

The 1977 coach.

I was thinking about the 1989 and 2007 coaches, but I can only imagine the 1977 coach joined the club too.
When Alabama, Texas, tOSU, LSU or Michigan types have openings one should hope your team's coach is at least on the list with the agent at least fielding a call or two.   

For example, does anyone really think Haase would get a call if top hoops programs like Duke, UNC or Kentucky had vacancies?

IMO, much better to have a coach in demand than to have a coach no one wants, but your AD is unwilling to fire.

[Farm93]

Whether Taylor took the interview or not, I am curious as to why anyone would think to interview him.  Why?  They must think the 1) he is a good coach, despite his first year at Stanford, and that 2) he is at least open to the idea of getting out.  

Why would they think that?  Did something happen to plant those seeds?

I think the general consensus is that Taylor is a good coach.   That first year at Stanford was probably viewed as a positive actually.

Most programs with openings are not going to be like....Michigan.   Programs looking for new coaches will generally have teams that struggled, failed to meet expectations and/or can't afford to pay coaches the top rates.   For programs in those situations it is best for the new coach to have at least some experience coaching a program going through tough times, ideally navigating those challenges in this new transfer portal environment.   Enter Taylor. 

If Taylor can get a 2010 type season at Stanford in the next year or two he will likely move on too.   That's the industry.   I am amazed that he tried after season #1, but he most certainly was not the first Stanford football coach to shop for NFL or higher NCAA offers after year 1 on The Farm.

The 1977 coach.

I was thinking about the 1989 and 2007 coaches, but I can only imagine the 1977 coach joined the club too.
When Alabama, Texas, tOSU, LSU or Michigan types have openings one should hope your team's coach is at least on the list with the agent at least fielding a call or two.   

For example, does anyone really think Haase would get a call if top hoops programs like Duke, UNC or Kentucky had vacancies?

IMO, much better to have a coach in demand than to have a coach no one wants, but your AD is unwilling to fire.