2015 Coaching Carousel

URI_IEP · Unread post by **URI_IEP** » 9 years ago

A Cluess/Severe tandem would be interesting to watch.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 9 years ago

As much as I love Rose Hill gym.....Fordham (and another couple of A-10 members) need to upgrade the venues they play in.....too many are glorified High School gyms.....the conference should press this issue as a condition of continued membership....

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 9 years ago

Not to put down Bobby Hurley but whoever takes over Fordham will be inheriting some good talent like Bobby did at Buffalo. It is too bad that Pecora did not get another year with this young team. I am not saying Fordham would have a chance of winning the year end tournament and getting a bid but the team looks like it could be light years better than when he took over.

scine20 · Unread post by **scine20** » 9 years ago

You can't win at Fordham. It's impossible.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

I think Fordham should hire the great "rebuilder of programs".
A man who as Ed Cooley would say, would be "running home".
A coach who has taken his downtrodden program to the heights of
post season play.
The new coach of Fordham should be Jim Baron!

Rhodyfan22 · Unread post by **Rhodyfan22** » 9 years ago

I can't see Bobby every coaching in the A10 while Dan is here.

I think its going to be Cluess/Masiello/Keno Davis

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Bobby won't ever coach in A10 when Dan's here. Plus Bobby will have his choice of higher end programs/conferences when he's good and ready.

SmartyBarrett · Unread post by **SmartyBarrett** » 9 years ago

Seems like "Bobby Hurley to [insert A-10 school]" is the new "Dan Hurley to Seton Hall".

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 9 years ago

It doesn't seem a step up to anyone who already has a head coaching job. Masiello? No way. Once he recovers from the degree scandal he'll get a bigger job than that. ANd I think I'd rather be the head coach at Iona, where it's easier to get in the tournament.
How about Al Skinner?
Bill Coen -- it's not easy to win at NOrtheastern either.

PlayMikeMotenMore · Unread post by **PlayMikeMotenMore** » 9 years ago

Not only is Craig Robinson in running at Holy Cross but he was on the UIC campus yesterday. He's from Chicago, recruited it, and when his brother-in-law is done at his current job, UIC would be a good place for a library.

Also, Green Bay coach Brian Wardle (from Chicago suburbs) is rumored to be a front-runner for the DePaul job.

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 9 years ago

Andy Katz is saying it will be Bill Carmody as head coach at Holy Cross with the news conference tomorrow

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

Fordham belongs in the MAAC. The facilities and talent level are equivalent with the top third of that league.

I wish Bernadette could have a conversation with Fordham/Duqesne/Bonnies and have the "end of season" talk the players get. 2 of those 3 need to go and stop dragging down the conference RPI.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

at the least Thorr needs to have a conversation with Bernadette and let her know 1) Fordham is not a rival and 2) we don't want to play them twice a year.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Again, I don't get lumping Bona in with Duquesne and Fordham.
They've been to 2 NCAAs since our last one.
They have a loyal fan base, a solid curent program with a
good coach.
Watching what they did in the A-10 tourney without their PG
said a lot.
Yeah, I know, the Motel 6 in Olean sucks, so let's get them
out of the league.......

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

That retention rate in the Pecora release is almost unbelievable- 50% of their guys transferred out.

theblueram · Unread post by **theblueram** » 9 years ago

Fordham needs to do a deep dive and realize they are in over their heads. Time to move down.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Yeah, we lose credibility if we lump in Bona with Fordham and Dukes.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

Dukes and Fordham need to go.

Bonnies stay. Nice 12 team league remains.

If UMass bolts after next season, we can add another strong member.

eli#10 · Unread post by **eli#10** » 9 years ago

Where would UMass go??

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 9 years ago

The American to be with UConn.....

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 9 years ago

Oh you didn't know? The rose bowl. UMASS will win a national football title.

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

Ho ho ho and a bottle of rum.....

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 9 years ago

St. Bona is solid right now.

If you've ever been to Olean you know they need their hoops....

RF1 · Unread post by **RF1** » 9 years ago

theblueram wrote:Fordham needs to do a deep dive and realize they are in over their heads. Time to move down.

http://nypost.com/2015/03/18/fordham-fo ... placement/

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Absolutely. Bernie needs to have the talk with Fordham and Duquesne.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 9 years ago

How about Tim Welch?

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote:How about Tim Welch?

BINGO. Won't have to worry about driving, if he's smart…….

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

I like Timmy on TV where he is really excellent.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 9 years ago

If facilities are as important as we think they are in building a program than every coach out there already has a job at a place with better facilities. I think Pikiel would be a home run for Fordham but I believe Stony Brook has a new gym, for instance.
Fordham would be better off concentrating on unemployed coaches (Welch, Skinner) and assistant coaches.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 9 years ago

Skinner is not unemployed he is an assistant at Bryant

CTRamfan · Unread post by **CTRamfan** » 9 years ago

I took a peek at the Canisius forum.......On I thread, supposedly someone in the know at Canisius is saying Fordham is interested in Baron. I see him taking the Fordham job if it is offered. [for many reasons]

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 9 years ago

CTRamfan wrote:I took a peek at the Canisius forum.......On I thread, supposedly someone in the know at Canisius is saying Fordham is interested in Baron. I see him taking the Fordham job if it is offered. [for many reasons]

If that were to happen, I'm taking the day off from work and hanging out here all day long, just to read what you people have to say.

Seawrightspostgame · Unread post by **Seawrightspostgame** » 9 years ago

Jim B is a NY/A10 guy.

I think that is best case scenario for us because it gives us something to talk about.

bressler3south · Unread post by **bressler3south** » 9 years ago

I DON'T WANT THAT CLOWN ANYWHERE NEAR THE RYAN CENTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RhowdyRam02 · Unread post by **RhowdyRam02** » 9 years ago

On the contrary Bressler, I'd love for Jim Baron to come to the Ryan Center every year so we can properly welcome him back. The best revenge is to live well and I'd love to rub our improvement in his face.

twisted3829 · Unread post by **twisted3829** » 9 years ago

he's the perfect guy to get them to mediocre, which is still better than they have been

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 9 years ago

Jim Baron's "magic" won't work at Fordham.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

CFL is in a very good situation, where he is.
People are so thrilled to be in 3 buy in tournaments,
after having nothing for decades.
He had Canisius in the middle of the MAAC, and their fans
think for the most part, he's doing a great job.
It's someplace he can stay as long as he wants, with no real
pressure to become a Sweet 16-Elite 8 coach.
While I have no love for CFL, I can see Canisius being
a perfect marriage for both parties at this stage of his
career and life.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 9 years ago

ace wrote:
CTRamfan wrote:I took a peek at the Canisius forum.......On I thread, supposedly someone in the know at Canisius is saying Fordham is interested in Baron. I see him taking the Fordham job if it is offered. [for many reasons]

If that were to happen, I'm taking the day off from work and hanging out here all day long, just to read what you people have to say.

Ha!

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 9 years ago

The only way I see Baron being interested is to feed his ego: triumphant return to A-10.

Running Ram · Unread post by **Running Ram** » 9 years ago

eli#10 wrote:Where would UMass go??

Seawrightspostgame wrote:Oh you didn't know? The rose bowl. UMASS will win a national football title.

love it!

Rhody74 · Unread post by **Rhody74** » 9 years ago

Fordham has hired a head-hunter to search for a new coach. See http://www.fordhamsports.com/news/2015/ ... 54535.aspx. Isn't that unusual when hiring a head coach? I would think an AD would know the landscape pretty well.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 9 years ago

Why would they only want a head?

seanmc94 · Unread post by **seanmc94** » 9 years ago

If they just want a head; Pete Gillen has an XXl cabeza

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 9 years ago

Hiring head hunters is a mistake. Forming a committee is a mistake. Do what Thorr did. Tracked Hurley down, met him in a diner, interviewed him, offered him the job.

Blue Man · Unread post by **Blue Man** » 9 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote:Hiring head hunters is a mistake. Forming a committee is a mistake. Do what Thorr did. Tracked Hurley down, met him in a diner, interviewed him, offered him the job.

So awesome that URI is in an era of "this is how it's done, try to replicate URI."

Also, I know for a fact Baron's goal is to get to Fordham. If they offer it, he's going in a heartbeat.

I will circle those games on my calendar.

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 9 years ago

Blue Man wrote:
Iggy1979 wrote:Hiring head hunters is a mistake. Forming a committee is a mistake. Do what Thorr did. Tracked Hurley down, met him in a diner, interviewed him, offered him the job.
So awesome that URI is in an era of "this is how it's done, try to replicate URI."

Also, I know for a fact Baron's goal is to get to Fordham. If they offer it, he's going in a heartbeat.

I will circle those games on my calendar.

Wow, really just wow! Wicked stupid! Attack the bucket and score the ball!

hint JB read Dean Smith's book so you can coach how to do that first!

or run motion and get whacked....

hrstrat57 · Unread post by **hrstrat57** » 9 years ago

Is Tim O'Shea a candidate...??

Man he would be top of my list tho doubt he would leave Smithfield....

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 9 years ago

How incompetent would the people at Fordham have to be to even consider a coach who could never get some very good Rhody teams to NCAAS....Fordham is too important to the Atlantic 10 to screw up this hire....we should want them to get a coach who will create success in NYC....

rambone 78 · Unread post by **rambone 78** » 9 years ago

Hiring JB would be a colossal mistake for Fordham.

The knock on Pecora, was that he didn't develop his players and wasn't a good X's and O's coach.

And they think Baron is any better at those things?

I really doubt they will hire him. If they do, they might as well go back to the Patriot League.