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Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:10 amby HJS
Seriously... I find it pretty underwhelming that Mooney, Coen, Cooley and Donahue are the only names we know have been interviewed. It flies in the face of the comments GDF has publicly made to conduct a wide search and hire the best coach regardless of price.
I mean... come on... how can you not at least kick the tires on Steve Alford, Lon Kruger, Brian Gregory, Doug Wojcik, Brad Stevens, Jim Baron and even Mike Rice. So far, this is PRECISELY the top of job search we have come to expect from GDF.
I know... some will say that there are others and that the search isn't over and GDF said he is taking his time. But, articles yesterday also said that in a couple of days he was going to trim his list... which seemed to suggest that this first round of allegedly 5 interviews was the entire list from which names will be cut... not expanded.
As we all feared, this ain't gonna be a great hire (again) by GDF. Of course, we will get those who hate minority head coaches ecstatic over the fact that we have someone with a pale complexion. They will argue patience and giving the guy a chance and that he did pretty good at his micro-major. But, thus far, what can be certain is that the hiring announcement next week will not immediately recharge the fans and will not prompt anyone to run out and buy tickets. Having little Stevie Donahues or Chris Mooneys holding meetings in dorm study lounges will only go so far.
As always... I remain disappointed in GDF. While his public comments inspired hope that maybe this search would be different, his actions have not come close providing the same excitement.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:12 amby talon
It doesn't matter. Al was fired. People who hated Al are "vindicated."
Al Skinner was rock bottom bad. Any hire is a step up. IT IS NOT POSSIBLE FOR THINGS TO GET WORSE.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:14 amby Bryn Mawr Eagle
I'm fine if it is Donahue or Coen.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:16 amby Art Vandelay
I think one thing to keep in mind is that Gene does not want to be like SJU and make public overtures only to be rejected. It is possible, if not very likely, that bigger names have been reached out to through back channels and have not expressed an interest.
That said, I think Donahue or Mooney have some potential. They aren't flashy, but they both could be solid. I can't even comprehend how Coen or Cooley could be hired based on Gene's obvious desire to have someone who is nothing like Al
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:28 amby HJS
I honestly think anyone who is "happy" with the hire of any of these publicly released interviews just wanted Al gone. NO ONE ever heard of Mooney or Donahue before this season. Hell... no one probably heard of any of them before March.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:29 amby Cadillac90
Here's an idea however far fetched it may be...what if DeFilippo is interviewing his backup guy right now? Say for example he trims these guys down to Donahue. He then makes a quiet attempt to get someone bigger and if that falls through, he will hire Donahue (or whomever he picks). This could be ideal for DeFilippo as there is not a lot of time that elapses and if rejected, Gene saves face because no one will know that he lost out on a bigger name.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:34 amby Bryn Mawr Eagle
HJS {l Wrote}:I honestly think anyone who is "happy" with the hire of any of these publicly released interviews just wanted Al gone. NO ONE ever heard of Mooney or Donahue before this season. Hell... no one probably heard of any of them before March.
Wrong. People from Philly have know about Donahue for years. He did great work at Penn. I know that the national or Boston media never paid him much attention until recenttly, but there are alot of people down here who
the guy.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:38 amby Bryn Mawr Eagle
Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:Here's an idea however far fetched it may be...what if DeFilippo is interviewing his backup guy right now? Say for example he trims these guys down to Donahue. He then makes a quiet attempt to get someone bigger and if that falls through, he will hire Donahue (or whomever he picks). This could be ideal for DeFilippo as there is not a lot of time that elapses and if rejected, Gene saves face because no one will know that he lost out on a bigger name.
Good theory. I hope it is true, but I doubt it. It would be kind of an asswipe way to treat the other interviewees.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:39 amby Cadillac90
Bryn Mawr Eagle {l Wrote}:Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:Here's an idea however far fetched it may be...what if DeFilippo is interviewing his backup guy right now? Say for example he trims these guys down to Donahue. He then makes a quiet attempt to get someone bigger and if that falls through, he will hire Donahue (or whomever he picks). This could be ideal for DeFilippo as there is not a lot of time that elapses and if rejected, Gene saves face because no one will know that he lost out on a bigger name.
Good theory. I hope it is true, but I doubt it. It would be kind of an asswipe way to treat the other interviewees.
I realize it's thin but it was just a thought. BTW, Gene is an asswipe.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 7:58 amby auggiebc
I could eventually get excited about Donahue I think...eventually. But until Pearl comes out and says he's staying at Tenn, I won't be excited about anyone.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:10 amby b0mberMan
Cadillac90 {l Wrote}:Here's an idea however far fetched it may be...what if DeFilippo is interviewing his backup guy right now? Say for example he trims these guys down to Donahue. He then makes a quiet attempt to get someone bigger and if that falls through, he will hire Donahue (or whomever he picks). This could be ideal for DeFilippo as there is not a lot of time that elapses and if rejected, Gene saves face because no one will know that he lost out on a bigger name.
Thing is we'll never know if this is true or not. If Gene gets rebuffed, you can be damn sure he keeps it private.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:11 amby Reverend Mike
HJS {l Wrote}:I mean... come on... how can you not at least kick the tires on ....Brad Stevens
I'm hoping Gene is not in a super big hurry. I don't know if you read the papers, but apparently Stevens is busy through the weekend.
It would be good if Gene could give Stevens a couple of days before making a decision. You know, kind of like he did with Addazio on the fooball side.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:14 amby b0mberMan
Reverend Mike {l Wrote}:HJS {l Wrote}:I mean... come on... how can you not at least kick the tires on ....Brad Stevens
I'm hoping Gene is not in a super big hurry. I don't know if you read the papers, but apparently Stevens is busy through the weekend.
It would be good if Gene could give Stevens a couple of days before making a decision. You know, kind of like he did with Addazio on the fooball side.
Stevens's team is largely intact next year. He has the luxury of waiting for a bigger program next year and probably doesn't feel the urgency. It's a bit risky, though, as he could end up never being as big a deal as he is right now.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:18 amby bcaddict
After pearl, I like mooney and Coen quite a bit and would consider both positive changes from skinner.
I'm not a big fan of Donahue and would hire both coen or mooney over cooley.
I don't think this is the end of the interview process however...and agree with HJS that there should be some more established candidates like Kruger.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:19 amby cameagle
True HJS, what you are saying about Donohue, but how many people really knew who Bruce Pearl was before he beat BC in the NCAA tournament? It seems like a very similar situation to me.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:28 amby pick6pedro
Anyone want to do some research about who will likely be fired next season? A guy like Stevens, if he wants to move into the big time, realizes that timing is a huge part of it. On both sides too, his success and an opening that he would want. This goes for most coaches who are making a name for themselves, the windows and the opportunities may be minimal. This can weigh into their decision as much or even more than some other factors.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:30 amby pick6pedro
cameagle {l Wrote}:True HJS, what you are saying about Donohue, but how many people really knew who Bruce Pearl was before he beat BC in the NCAA tournament? It seems like a very similar situation to me.
Even then not a ton of people knew who he was.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:35 amby Art Vandelay
Reverend Mike {l Wrote}:HJS {l Wrote}:I mean... come on... how can you not at least kick the tires on ....Brad Stevens
I'm hoping Gene is not in a super big hurry. I don't know if you read the papers, but apparently Stevens is busy through the weekend.
It would be good if Gene could give Stevens a couple of days before making a decision. You know, kind of like he did with Addazio on the fooball side.
I heard on WEEI this morning that he is interviewing Coen next week so it does not sound like anything is coming before then.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:41 amby bignick33
Art Vandelay {l Wrote}:Reverend Mike {l Wrote}:HJS {l Wrote}:I mean... come on... how can you not at least kick the tires on ....Brad Stevens
I'm hoping Gene is not in a super big hurry. I don't know if you read the papers, but apparently Stevens is busy through the weekend.
It would be good if Gene could give Stevens a couple of days before making a decision. You know, kind of like he did with Addazio on the fooball side.
I heard on WEEI this morning that he is interviewing Coen next week so it does not sound like anything is coming before then.
I believe I read he's going to the FF tomorrow to spread the word of Jesus there. This also would corroborate the idea that BC won't make a hire until next week.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 8:58 amby b0mberMan
campion {l Wrote}:HJS {l Wrote}:Seriously...
As we all feared, this ain't gonna be a great hire (again) by GDF. Of course, we will get those who hate minority head coaches ecstatic over the fact that we have someone with a pale complexion.
Isn't Cooley a Chinese guy?
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:25 amby Reverend Mike
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:33 amby talon
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:37 amby EagleManiac66
campion {l Wrote}:I guess its a generational thing... is it still a racist statement if your audience doesn't get the reference? Back in the day, a cooley was a cooley.
It's still racist and serves no purpose in these threads.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:41 amby cvilleagle
Two answer the question posed, I have two words:
"No."
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:47 amby apbc12
No one knew who your boyfriend Greg Schiano was before he got the job at Rutgers, but you still let him pound your vag in the Recruit-O-Copter.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 9:57 amby Buttercup
I would be very happy with Mooney. Has recruited the ACC area, is young, energetic, different offense, and has not had any failures anywhere.
I would be reasonably happy with Donahue. I think he fits the profile of a guy who will sell the program... the question is can he recruit at this level?
I would wait and see on Cooley. I love the enthusiasm. He found great recruits at BC and has turned a doormat Fairfield program around pretty quickly.
I would not be very happy with Coen. Good eye for talent, but not the program leader we need.
I would obviously be angry about Amaker... though at least it would be fun to follow recruiting. Only the losing would suck.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:19 amby bcaddict
Buttercup {l Wrote}:I would be very happy with Mooney. Has recruited the ACC area, is young, energetic, different offense, and has not had any failures anywhere.
I would be reasonably happy with Donahue. I think he fits the profile of a guy who will sell the program... the question is can he recruit at this level?
I would wait and see on Cooley. I love the enthusiasm. He found great recruits at BC and has turned a doormat Fairfield program around pretty quickly.
I would not be very happy with Coen. Good eye for talent, but not the program leader we need.
I would obviously be angry about Amaker... though at least it would be fun to follow recruiting. Only the losing would suck.
Do you know which players Coen recruited as compared to Cooley? It' ain't close my friend.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:23 amby Pookie84
Would not everyone feel a little better if Gene publicly eliminated Amaker right now?
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:25 amby thebs19
Coen seems like a guy whos best suited to be some superstar coach's right hand man in recruiting, and make more money as a top assistant and gain more notoriety than having a job as a NEU coach.
Maybe I totally read him wrong, but I don't think he has the personality to ever lead a big time program, so he can either stay as a HC in micro-major pergatory or join the big leagues as a specialized assistant.
Re: Are you excited about who had been interviewed?
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Thu Apr 01, 2010 10:38 amby eepstein0
Skinner was horribly boring. Although true, that doesn't have a whole lot to do with why we lost. Skinner was one of the worst X's and O's coach I've seen during a basketball game and as Bob Ryan so eloquently stated, was pretty lazy apparently with recruiting, conditioning and practice. We don't need a cheerleader, and whoever we hire is going to be a step up on the enthusiasm from Al. I don't really give a damn how happy Ed Cooley is about life, I repeat again:
NO SKINNER ASSISTANTS.
