|
Post by CHC8485 on Jul 8, 2019 16:56:42 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by rgs318 on Jul 8, 2019 17:10:27 GMT -5
Under 24 hours...and counting !
|
|
|
Post by DiMarz on Jul 8, 2019 19:11:44 GMT -5
Where is the presser going to be held? Hart? Doran?
|
|
|
Post by sader1970 on Jul 8, 2019 20:55:41 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by longsuffering on Jul 8, 2019 23:33:30 GMT -5
The Blaney welcoming press conference was held in a small room in the fieldhouse. Both he and RP Sr. were calm, not "rah rah." I wonder what Nelson's demeanor will be like?
|
|
|
Post by Crucis#1 on Jul 8, 2019 23:44:47 GMT -5
Doran Auditorium is shown in this utube 360 degree video. As previously noted, hope they’d use the plexiglass podium for the presentation instead of the wooden podium that needs to be refinished. 🙄
|
|
|
Post by dadominate on Jul 9, 2019 8:33:13 GMT -5
a little insight into nelson's demeanor... pretty expressive and appears to be a good teacher.
i'm very excited about the nelson hire and i think he is going to inject some needed life back into the program. should be able to relate to players and as a mcdonald's all-american, sec starter, and experience coaching in a big time program this was a strong hire. look forward to the presser today.
|
|
|
Post by hchoops on Jul 9, 2019 9:14:27 GMT -5
a little insight into nelson's demeanor... pretty expressive and appears to be a good teacher. i'm very excited about the nelson hire and i think he is going to inject some needed life back into the program. should be able to relate to players and as a mcdonald's all-american, sec starter, and experience coaching in a big time program this was a strong hire. look forward to the presser today. Terrific clip thanks Dado insight into his energy, emphasis on fundamentals, ie defensive stance, communication skills, positive reinforcing, calm construction criticism Strong example of coaching as teaching
|
|
|
Post by Ray on Jul 9, 2019 10:10:31 GMT -5
Couldn't hear a word Blossom said, but they fixed the audio just in time for HCBN's remarks.
|
|
|
Post by WorcesterGray on Jul 9, 2019 10:16:51 GMT -5
Offense will be in attack mode - "strong and wrong is better than weak and right."
|
|
|
Post by WorcesterGray on Jul 9, 2019 10:18:12 GMT -5
Defense - "at my core, I'm a man-to-man guy. . . . will be aggressive, disruptive, and disciplined."
|
|
|
Post by rgs318 on Jul 9, 2019 10:18:22 GMT -5
I like the purple tie, but why a BLUE jersey?
|
|
|
Post by Ray on Jul 9, 2019 10:20:47 GMT -5
I like the purple tie, but why a BLUE jersey? You may need to adjust your monitor. I didn't see blue.
|
|
|
Post by rgs318 on Jul 9, 2019 10:21:50 GMT -5
I am a basketball junkie...a gym rat. I like that.
|
|
|
Post by rgs318 on Jul 9, 2019 10:23:00 GMT -5
His tie and the HC shield showed as purple, but that jersey looked blue in the same shot.
|
|
|
Post by rgs318 on Jul 9, 2019 10:24:30 GMT -5
“Number 1 candidate right from the beginning.” Interesting.
|
|
|
Post by rgs318 on Jul 9, 2019 10:25:18 GMT -5
He spoke about the current players who were there. Anyone know how many showed up and who did not?
|
|
|
Post by Ray on Jul 9, 2019 10:26:08 GMT -5
I'm fired up! Think we got the right guy. His energy was palpable. Just what this slumbering program needs.
|
|
|
Post by WorcesterGray on Jul 9, 2019 10:26:48 GMT -5
Would be interested in hearing from any posters in attendance about which players were there.
|
|
|
Post by hchoops on Jul 9, 2019 10:27:29 GMT -5
No challenging questions, but that was expected I was impressed by his energy, enthusiasm, genuineness, seeming work ethic
|
|
|
Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Jul 9, 2019 10:27:52 GMT -5
^^^ He said about half the team was on campus. Worked out with them on Monday afternoon. He has spoken by phone with the others.
|
|
|
Post by Sons of Vaval on Jul 9, 2019 10:29:29 GMT -5
That was encouraging.
All fluff questions, as expected.
|
|
|
Post by bringbackcaro on Jul 9, 2019 10:29:43 GMT -5
Very impressive press conference. Nelson could not have been more different than the guy he's replacing, who was barely awake and mumbling short answers for his press conference a few years ago.
A few quick notes I jotted down while listening: • Humble … later confirmed by Blossom: “Understands that he doesn’t know everything” • Flexible about system, drawing things from different guys he’s worked with (a very impressive collection of coaches) • Great energy/intensity • On campus yesterday at Noon, in the gym at 3:00 for workouts with plays -- hope the guys are ready for D1 Basketball Boot Camp! • Sounds like Wojo gave him a lot of responsibilities as an assistant
Press conferences don't win you any games, but that one went about as well as I could have ever expected.
(Blossom also presented himself extremely well. Hard to believe that was his first time conducting a press conference.)
|
|
|
Post by Crucis#1 on Jul 9, 2019 10:30:30 GMT -5
After the conference was over, I heard that Caleb was on campus due to an internship, and that Jacob was back home. I was not able to pickup the remaining part of the conversation. I’m sure that those actually in attendance will be able to provide a detail update.
|
|
|
Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Jul 9, 2019 10:31:02 GMT -5
Marcus said BN was his first choice three or four days into the search. After speaking to him, Marcus then began speaking to others who knew him.
Also BN indicated he had an extended conversation with Billy Donovan about HC
|
|