Dave Marsh was the first to bow out of the running as Richard Quick's replacement at Stanford. Now, two more coaches - Wisconsin head coach Erik Hansen and Irvine Novaquatics mentor Dave Salo - have opted out of one of the marquee coaching jobs in the NCAA.

Hansen, who is finishing up his sixth season in Madison, interviewed last week for the head women's swimming position. He told UW administrators Monday that he is staying at Wisconsin.

"My staff has put a lot of effort into developing outstanding intercollegiate programs for both the women and men at Wisconsin, and we've got more work on the horizon," said Hansen. "On a personal basis, I really enjoy the quality of life in Madison."

As with Auburn, Wisconsin swimmers could benefit from the interview with the construction of a new pool. In a statement released by the Badgers, Hansen added that he appreciated, "The administration's commitment to building a competitive natatorium for our teams in the future."

Salo interviewed for the post on May 2nd and said each session with coaches, administrators, and athletes was received "enthusiastically." Salo who as the head coach of Soka University already has access to a new 50-meter pool, commented on his own pool situation, noting wryly that he didn't leverage Stanford's inerest, to gain a, "new pool, new contract or a house by the river," and added, "Guess I am the dumb one."

Another possible cantidate is Lea Loveless Maurer. The 1992 Olympic Gold Medallist is a Stanford graduate and former Northwestern assistant. In eight years as the head coach at Lake Forest high school, Maurer has been named Illinois High School Swimming Association Coach of the Year seven times and has been instrumental in the development of several national-level swimmers, most notably Northwestern's Matt Grevers. Maurer has not responded to an e-mail request for comment.