- November 7th, 2006, 11:58 pm
#39779
I am hoping to syphon off some of these comments from the BARTON thread and this seems to be what we are all discussing.
So off the top of my head, I will respond to a couple of threads. First, I would think that player stability and a consistent growth in the win column (Or a fast peak and then consistency) would be two hallmarks for success in any D1 program. HOWEVER, if you look at programs like Huggy Bear's or Tark's they transplant(ed) players every other year with a type of revolving door. I don't think you can aruge that they aren't successful. (Other than that pesky breathilizer) There is more then one way to build a program.
As for the Committee hiring the Men's basketball coach, don't be to fooled by that. At that time Jerry's power was in flux due to the years of compulsive spending and caveat's being placed on those bailing us out. ALso, there was a lag time between JM quitting and the hiring of HM (Like say an entire season) The candidates were selected and we got our second choice. Now the "Black Helicopter" folk may say that RD was not "retained" due to the less then enthusiastic support that those holding JF by the short and curly millions had. But it does say something that when Jerry got the reigns back RD came back.
Finally, as for JB being a "real" AD, you need to define "real". The difference (which is AWESOME) is that people are listening to the suggestions (and dare I say some are acting on them) JB has. Ironically, a lot of them have been said for YEARS but fell on deaf ears. Kudos for him!! But the rub will come when the "Mansion" gives him a call...........I just hope they leave him a lone. Sort of like that "Hire a professional to do a professional job" thing i lean to
So off the top of my head, I will respond to a couple of threads. First, I would think that player stability and a consistent growth in the win column (Or a fast peak and then consistency) would be two hallmarks for success in any D1 program. HOWEVER, if you look at programs like Huggy Bear's or Tark's they transplant(ed) players every other year with a type of revolving door. I don't think you can aruge that they aren't successful. (Other than that pesky breathilizer) There is more then one way to build a program.
As for the Committee hiring the Men's basketball coach, don't be to fooled by that. At that time Jerry's power was in flux due to the years of compulsive spending and caveat's being placed on those bailing us out. ALso, there was a lag time between JM quitting and the hiring of HM (Like say an entire season) The candidates were selected and we got our second choice. Now the "Black Helicopter" folk may say that RD was not "retained" due to the less then enthusiastic support that those holding JF by the short and curly millions had. But it does say something that when Jerry got the reigns back RD came back.
Finally, as for JB being a "real" AD, you need to define "real". The difference (which is AWESOME) is that people are listening to the suggestions (and dare I say some are acting on them) JB has. Ironically, a lot of them have been said for YEARS but fell on deaf ears. Kudos for him!! But the rub will come when the "Mansion" gives him a call...........I just hope they leave him a lone. Sort of like that "Hire a professional to do a professional job" thing i lean to
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