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Post by Crucis#1 on Oct 3, 2018 13:09:39 GMT -5
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Post by Tom on Oct 3, 2018 13:16:42 GMT -5
Wow. I hope nothing to serious for Coach Sachs.
When HC was looking to replace Coach Brown, I thought he would have been a good candidate
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Post by WorcesterGray on Oct 3, 2018 13:26:46 GMT -5
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Post by hchoops on Oct 3, 2018 14:32:22 GMT -5
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Post by hchoops on Oct 3, 2018 14:33:23 GMT -5
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Post by lou on Oct 3, 2018 14:40:43 GMT -5
Salisbury University Director of Athletics and Recreation Gerry DiBartolo has announced that Brian McDermott has been named the Interim Head Coach of the men’s basketball program.
An SU alumnus who earned his bachelor’s in physical education in 2000, and a master’s in education in 2002, McDermott has served three stints as an assistant coach with the program.
He also has been the varsity boys basketball coach at Mardela High School, Stephen Decatur High School and Sussex Technical High School.
McDermott steps into the role as Andrew Sachs is currently on leave.
The Sea Gulls begin their 2018-19 season on November 10, when they will host Arcadia University in Maggs Physical Activities Center.
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Post by hchoops on Oct 3, 2018 14:46:24 GMT -5
Thanks, Lou
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Post by rgs318 on Oct 3, 2018 14:57:30 GMT -5
I was able to access the site, but the reason for the coach's departure is not mentioned. I hope whatever the reason that he moves through it and gets going again soon.
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Post by Crucis#1 on Oct 3, 2018 15:42:21 GMT -5
I hope Andy is well. It was always a pleasure to have a conversation with him during his tenure at HC.
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Post by Ray on Oct 4, 2018 13:59:16 GMT -5
That SUFlyer article refers to it as "a leave of absence". Seems a subtle distinction that might point to a personal issue rather than a disciplinary one.
I'll echo others in hoping that he and his family are well.
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Post by sader1970 on Oct 7, 2018 15:23:26 GMT -5
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Post by WorcesterGray on Oct 7, 2018 18:32:37 GMT -5
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Post by sader1970 on Oct 7, 2018 20:32:24 GMT -5
While I would guess any leave of absence is a "personnel matter," that term usually doesn't mean something positive but hope this is the exception.
Of course, the article misspelled "absence," so maybe they also misspelled "personnel" and meant to write "personal."
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Post by HC92 on Oct 7, 2018 22:50:01 GMT -5
There are only two choices and neither of them is great for Coach Sachs. Either he’s ill or he has at least allegedly done something wrong.
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Post by WorcesterGray on Oct 25, 2018 9:00:07 GMT -5
Sachs is officially gone now. Still no information on the underlying issue, but the terseness of the official announcement suggests Salisbury hopes the door doesn't hit him on the way out.
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Post by rgs318 on Oct 25, 2018 9:01:42 GMT -5
I am sorry to read that. I wish him well.
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Post by Crucis#1 on Oct 27, 2018 17:41:29 GMT -5
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Post by WorcesterGray on Nov 3, 2018 6:52:31 GMT -5
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Post by rgs318 on Nov 3, 2018 7:46:15 GMT -5
A very sad situation and one that seems very "unChristian" in the action that Salisbury took. They may have had the right to terminate his contract. but he way they did it IMO was inexcusable. I wish Coach Sachs well and hope that some school out there is willing to give him a head coaching position. I believe he deserves a chance. His "errors" were s minor they could almost be considered comical if the consequences had not been so Draconian.  |
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Post by sader1970 on Nov 3, 2018 8:37:44 GMT -5
I think that Andy's self-assessment that his coaching days are over is not correct. However, it appears that he was pretty sloppy with the little details of being a head coach though I have no doubt the mistakes were either honest or well-intended. I am guessing Salisbury doesn't have a compliance officer to help oversee this stuff, both NCAA arcane rules and Salisbury's own policies.
He will land on his feet elsewhere but likely not as a head coach for awhile. He's too good not to find a spot elsewhere.
Good luck, Andy!
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Post by WCHC Sports on Nov 9, 2018 13:47:10 GMT -5
Nonsense. We see universities, coaches, staff, and players break NCAA rules, civil and criminal laws, and get nothing. Others merely get a slap on the wrist. This is an instance of people driving 60, 70, and 100 mph in a 55 MPH zone and not getting pulled over... and Salisbury driving 40 in a 55 and saying, "Look how legal we are!"
I wish Andy the best. Although it could have been a dream for him to coach at his alma mater, let it be their loss. Even their players want him back. I'd be glad to see him at HC as a head coach in-waiting.
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Post by bison137 on Nov 9, 2018 13:54:28 GMT -5
Nonsense. We see universities, coaches, staff, and players break NCAA rules, civil and criminal laws, and get nothing. Others merely get a slap on the wrist. This is an instance of people driving 60, 70, and 100 mph in a 55 MPH zone and not getting pulled over... and Salisbury driving 40 in a 55 and saying, "Look how legal we are!" Hard to judge this, since we haven't heard Salisbury's reasons for firing him. Perhaps there was a pattern of rule-breaking. Other than Salisbury's top officials and Sachs, i don't think anyone knows. |
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Post by WCHC Sports on Nov 9, 2018 14:49:19 GMT -5
Nonsense. We see universities, coaches, staff, and players break NCAA rules, civil and criminal laws, and get nothing. Others merely get a slap on the wrist. This is an instance of people driving 60, 70, and 100 mph in a 55 MPH zone and not getting pulled over... and Salisbury driving 40 in a 55 and saying, "Look how legal we are!" Hard to judge this, since we haven't heard Salisbury's reasons for firing him. Perhaps there was a pattern of rule-breaking. Other than Salisbury's top officials and Sachs, i don't think anyone knows. It's in the article referenced above: www.delmarvanow.com/story/sports/college/2018/11/02/former-salisbury-university-mens-hoops-coach-departure-gut-punch/1844262002/I take him at his word. If he wasn't being forthcoming, he wouldn't have mentioned the infractions at all. I think Salisbury's tight-lipped-ness around the whole thing only further corroborates his viewpoint. |
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