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Jonathan Carone wrote:Jr is at Mar-a-lago today. That would explain why nothing was done today. If it continues past tomorrow, my expectations of it happening drop significantly.Where’s Ian?
Purple Haize wrote:Was at Vines for the basketball game.Jonathan Carone wrote:Jr is at Mar-a-lago today. That would explain why nothing was done today. If it continues past tomorrow, my expectations of it happening drop significantly.Where’s Ian?
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Sly Fox wrote:If a decision has been made to make a change, holding off on the announcement has no impact whatsoever on the search for the next candidate. Ian can proceed as he wishes and I suspect that has been underway for some time.This is the rumor - and I stress rumor - currently. They’re trying to work out details with a new coach before making anything public. It’s the route Jerry took when hiring Ian.
Jonathan Carone wrote:I suppose there have been exceptions over the years, but I believe it is SOP pretty much everywhere to work out the important details before announcing a change. Seems to me to do otherwise is pretty much asking for trouble.Sly Fox wrote:If a decision has been made to make a change, holding off on the announcement has no impact whatsoever on the search for the next candidate. Ian can proceed as he wishes and I suspect that has been underway for some time.This is the rumor - and I stress rumor - currently. They’re trying to work out details with a new coach before making anything public. It’s the route Jerry took when hiring Ian.
olldflame wrote:Can’t remeber it being done too often at LUJonathan Carone wrote:I suppose there have been exceptions over the years, but I believe it is SOP pretty much everywhere to work out the important details before announcing a change. Seems to me to do otherwise is pretty much asking for trouble.Sly Fox wrote:If a decision has been made to make a change, holding off on the announcement has no impact whatsoever on the search for the next candidate. Ian can proceed as he wishes and I suspect that has been underway for some time.This is the rumor - and I stress rumor - currently. They’re trying to work out details with a new coach before making anything public. It’s the route Jerry took when hiring Ian.
Jonathan Carone wrote:It's pretty standard at higher levels where there's more money going around. You don't want to pay a guy to not work when you can't get the people you want to replace them when you're paying as much as we are.Totally agree but I was just pointing out LU hasn’t historically done that
Jonathan Carone wrote:The majority of the fan base has moved on from Gill whether he remains the coach or not. The speculation will continue as long as he’s the coach.Totally agree. Is is worth keeping him around regardless of how challenging next year will be, as the fan base continues to become less supportive of him. What about the requirements for attendance? Will the displeasure of the fans affect this?
Jonathan Carone wrote:The majority of the fan base has moved on from Gill whether he remains the coach or not. The speculation will continue as long as he’s the coach.This ^^
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