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Post by Crucis#1 on Apr 6, 2020 15:29:28 GMT -5
"national search' is often used to cover an AD's selection that in reality was a fait accompli. Not sure if that applies here. Is it possible that ADMB had his selection in mind and had discussions with the new coach before he fired BG and used AM's "interim" status because the selected new coach couldn't move to HC for this season for some reason? ADMB was not involved in either the firing of BG or the selection of AM. That as done by Interim AD, Brendan Sullivan. ADMB did not begin his tenure until June of 2019.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 6, 2020 15:43:26 GMT -5
Thanks for the link. The posting contains so much high level prose about so many high minded ideals, the idea that the fix could have been in is strictly out of the question.
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Post by rgs318 on Apr 6, 2020 15:44:31 GMT -5
Perhaps I am mistreating your post, but how is eight months "nearly a year"?
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 6, 2020 16:04:06 GMT -5
Come again?
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Post by sarasota on Apr 6, 2020 17:13:22 GMT -5
"national search' is often used to cover an AD's selection that in reality was a fait accompli. Not sure if that applies here. Is it possible that ADMB had his selection in mind and had discussions with the new coach before he fired BG and used AM's "interim" status because the selected new coach couldn't move to HC for this season for some reason? ADMB was not involved in either the firing of BG or the selection of AM. That as done by Interim AD, Brendan Sullivan. ADMB did not begin his tenure until June of 2019. Sorry for my oversight as to which AD was involved. The substance of my question remains. Do you have an answer?
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Post by Crucis#1 on Apr 6, 2020 17:29:07 GMT -5
I do not have sufficient intel regarding the search.
Suggest you direct the question to anyone you may know at Ft. Meade, as they may have access to ADMB conversations regarding the next WBB Head Coach.
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Post by Ray on Apr 6, 2020 17:29:17 GMT -5
ADMB was not involved in either the firing of BG or the selection of AM. That as done by Interim AD, Brendan Sullivan. ADMB did not begin his tenure until June of 2019. Sorry for my oversight as to which AD was involved. The substance of my question remains. Do you have an answer? No, the substance of your question doesn't remain. It was announced that McInerney would be interim head coach through the 2019-20 season back in March of 2019. That's long before Blossom was anywhere near enough to the AD job to make any suggestions.
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Post by efg72 on Apr 6, 2020 17:31:59 GMT -5
I do think they could have waited a couple weeks to see how this all played out before opening up the job. If they rehire AM at this point, it doesn't make anybody look very good. Nor should it- Inthe Brooks legacy loyalty is everything - and AM would have difficulty understanding the word
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Post by HC13 on Apr 6, 2020 17:43:30 GMT -5
Sorry for my oversight as to which AD was involved. The substance of my question remains. Do you have an answer? No, the substance of your question doesn't remain. It was announced that McInerney would be interim head coach through the 2019-20 season back in March of 2019. That's long before Blossom was anywhere near enough to the AD job to make any suggestions. I will happily stand corrected, but when AM was named Interim, part of the reasoning was to leave the decision on new coach to the new AD. ADMB was announced in mid May & officially took over the position as of July 1 although clearly was operating before that as Nelson was named on July 2 or 3. ADMB has had more than sufficient time to evaluate AM. I find it odd that they announced a infamous "national search" and that AM could still be considered. He has had 8/9 months to think this over, I can't believe that he didn't do some outreach before the search announcement. Just do what your going to do and be done with it!
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Post by efg72 on Apr 6, 2020 17:49:13 GMT -5
That is HR talk Internal candidates always considered Jared C works in that world with Hays and in general terms he might be willing to amplify
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Post by purplehaze on Apr 6, 2020 19:19:23 GMT -5
The coronavirus reality might limit the candidates from outside the northeast - who otherwise would be interested
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 6, 2020 19:27:30 GMT -5
I do think they could have waited a couple weeks to see how this all played out before opening up the job. If they rehire AM at this point, it doesn't make anybody look very good. Nor should it- Inthe Brooks legacy loyalty is everything - and AM would have difficulty understanding the word A Worcester Irish on Worcester Irish crime? Because of them both being from a similar background, I always assumed AM and BG got along fine. Maybe if there was a permanent long term AD in place, BG's post contract transition to another role at HC could have been planned and agreed upon well in advance. I'm thinking Dee Rowe at UConn, Mike Eruzione at BU, or Jack Leamon at UMass. Bill could have shone in a community relations and/or development role. And it might have reduced tensions in his final contract year enough to defuse the blow up that did occur. HC pays for people in community relations and development without getting BG's institutional knowledge, name recognition or contacts. But that ship has sailed.
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Post by bkny on Apr 6, 2020 19:57:12 GMT -5
HELLO!! It’s about time to announce the new hire FOR THE PLAYERS and the program’s sake!— What’s being said to the HC prospective recruits by other PL programs is scarring the program.—Get it done!— Otherwise, you snooze, you lose.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Apr 6, 2020 20:15:13 GMT -5
Nor should it- Inthe Brooks legacy loyalty is everything - and AM would have difficulty understanding the word A Worcester Irish on Worcester Irish crime? Because of them both being from a similar background, I always assumed AM and BG got along fine. Maybe if there was a permanent long term AD in place, BG's post contract transition to another role at HC could have been planned and agreed upon well in advance. I'm thinking Dee Rowe at UConn, Mike Eruzione at BU, or Jack Leamon at UMass. Bill could have shone in a community relations and/or development role. And it might have reduced tensions in his final contract year enough to defuse the blow up that did occur. HC pays for people in community relations and development without getting BG's institutional knowledge, name recognition or contacts. But that ship has sailed. Agree and correct across the board except what's bolded.
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Post by bkny on Apr 6, 2020 20:34:10 GMT -5
Geez, after what the remaining roster has been through? Two and possibly a third coach coming, a tragedy to a fellow student athlete, and now a pandemic and being sent home. They could use something positive about now.
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Post by gks on Apr 6, 2020 21:04:04 GMT -5
A Worcester Irish on Worcester Irish crime? Because of them both being from a similar background, I always assumed AM and BG got along fine. Maybe if there was a permanent long term AD in place, BG's post contract transition to another role at HC could have been planned and agreed upon well in advance. I'm thinking Dee Rowe at UConn, Mike Eruzione at BU, or Jack Leamon at UMass. Bill could have shone in a community relations and/or development role. And it might have reduced tensions in his final contract year enough to defuse the blow up that did occur. HC pays for people in community relations and development without getting BG's institutional knowledge, name recognition or contacts. But that ship has sailed. Agree and correct across the board except what's bolded. At one point the bolded words were correct. Not towards the end though. A clean slate was and is needed. Virus or no virus time is ticking.
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Post by Ray on Apr 7, 2020 8:22:47 GMT -5
Agree and correct across the board except what's bolded. At one point the bolded words were correct. Not towards the end though. A clean slate was and is needed. Virus or no virus time is ticking.
But why? The current team members aren't on campus right now. Recruiting is suspended. Where's the urgency, except from itchy posters here who just want something to talk about?
By public reports, the search is underway. Maybe there are finalist(s) who do want to come to campus in person, and that's not feasible right now. Or maybe there will be a virtual announcement sometime soon. Grand scheme of things, it's not going to matter if this hire is announced on April 7 or May 7 or even after that.
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Post by efg72 on Apr 7, 2020 8:50:36 GMT -5
Time frame could extend to the end of June if restrictions on movement remain in place. The only concern would be one or two players opt for the transfer portal
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Post by gks on Apr 7, 2020 9:39:05 GMT -5
At one point the bolded words were correct. Not towards the end though. A clean slate was and is needed. Virus or no virus time is ticking.
But why? The current team members aren't on campus right now. Recruiting is suspended. Where's the urgency, except from itchy posters here who just want something to talk about?
By public reports, the search is underway. Maybe there are finalist(s) who do want to come to campus in person, and that's not feasible right now. Or maybe there will be a virtual announcement sometime soon. Grand scheme of things, it's not going to matter if this hire is announced on April 7 or May 7 or even after that.
You still have to recruit, schedule, etc. The world has not stopped.
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Post by HC13 on Apr 7, 2020 9:46:56 GMT -5
And I don't like the idea of holding the players & current coaches hostage. I think the incoming frosh in particular should have the opportunity/time to decide whether to stay committed or not.
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Post by bkny on Apr 7, 2020 10:12:08 GMT -5
Yep. ADMB played hoops so he should know better. They need to get organized.
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Post by Ray on Apr 7, 2020 10:21:21 GMT -5
But why? The current team members aren't on campus right now. Recruiting is suspended. Where's the urgency, except from itchy posters here who just want something to talk about?
By public reports, the search is underway. Maybe there are finalist(s) who do want to come to campus in person, and that's not feasible right now. Or maybe there will be a virtual announcement sometime soon. Grand scheme of things, it's not going to matter if this hire is announced on April 7 or May 7 or even after that.
You still have to recruit, schedule, etc. The world has not stopped. The job isn't vacant. The current staff is still in place, scheduling should be happening. Recruiting is pretty darn limited right now.
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Post by timholycross on Apr 7, 2020 10:40:23 GMT -5
You still have to recruit, schedule, etc. The world has not stopped. The job isn't vacant. The current staff is still in place, scheduling should be happening. Recruiting is pretty darn limited right now. Hopefully that message is being communicated well by AD Blossom to the players and their families.
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Post by bkny on Apr 7, 2020 10:41:16 GMT -5
As of today, the number of 2021 girls who have committed to D1 basketball schools is 202. 3of the 4 HC ‘20 commits verballed way before April of ‘19. The ‘interim’ tag and now the delay in the hire is hurting the program.
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Post by Ray on Apr 7, 2020 10:52:02 GMT -5
As of today, the number of 2021 girls who have committed to D1 basketball schools is 202. 3of the 4 HC ‘20 commits verballed way before April of ‘19. The ‘interim’ tag and now the delay in the hire is hurting the program.
Inevitably a coaching change hurts recruiting in the year of the changeover, regardless of how long the search takes. And that's without a global pandemic thrown into the mix.
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