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Post by timholycross on Apr 17, 2020 9:14:52 GMT -5
Heard from a former player on the women’s team that there were at least 3 other candidates—Shea Ralph, former UConn player and current assistant, a successful D-2 head coach and one other. No names of the last two candidates. Don’t know if any of coachrt’s prospective candidates were contacted. Just taking a "GUESS" I would think that D-2 Head Coach is Missy Traversi from Adelphi. This past season which is her third season she went 27-3 with a 17-2 mark in NE-10 play. She has had stops at Wheelock as the Head Coach and Harvard as an assistant. Also, she is from Bishop Feehan High School and Attleboro, Massachusetts. I have a source that says your "GUESS" is correct. Missy was also a finalist for the Brown job and is contemplating applying for UNH and/or Merrimack. Not to disparage Magarity, but I would have been quite happy with HC hiring her.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 17, 2020 10:52:21 GMT -5
Well, if you compare Shea Ralph with Coach Nelson, She was a star player also, but achieved (college) All American status as well as a national championship. As a long time assistant coach she coached at high levels also, but went all the way to several national championships. While Nelson was mentored by very good head coaches, Shea was mentored by the best. So, as they say "if you liked Coach Nelson, you'll love Coach Ralph".
Having said that, there is something positive that each of the three guessed at finalists brought to the table. ADMB certainly had access to all the variables such as required salary, interview results, etc. so I'm sure he made a good rational decision. Success turning around a regional mid major school is a fine credential our new coach brings to HC.
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Post by HC13 on Apr 17, 2020 11:03:07 GMT -5
I am a little surprised she was interested as I thought she was the heir apparent for Gino.
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Post by purplehaze on Apr 17, 2020 11:04:12 GMT -5
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Post by HC13 on Apr 17, 2020 11:08:51 GMT -5
Interesting, I had thought of her, but wondered if she wanted to come back east. She would have been a good choice.
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Post by bison137 on Apr 17, 2020 12:19:42 GMT -5
I am a little surprised she was interested as I thought she was the heir apparent for Gino. She is definitely one of the heir apparents, along with Carla Berube. Jen Rizzotti once was viewed as the favorite, but her recent coaching results have hurt her chances. Chris Dailey would first be offered the job, but she likely will retire when Geno does. Ralph is currently making an estimated $225,000 (maybe more) from UConn, so that may have been an issue with HC as I'm sure she would have wanted a significant raise to leave.
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Post by bfoley82 on Apr 17, 2020 12:32:11 GMT -5
Just taking a "GUESS" I would think that D-2 Head Coach is Missy Traversi from Adelphi. This past season which is her third season she went 27-3 with a 17-2 mark in NE-10 play. She has had stops at Wheelock as the Head Coach and Harvard as an assistant. Also, she is from Bishop Feehan High School and Attleboro, Massachusetts. I have a source that says your "GUESS" is correct. Missy was also a finalist for the Brown job and is contemplating applying for UNH and/or Merrimack. Not to disparage Magarity, but I would have been quite happy with HC hiring her. I knew Adelphi had a big year but didn’t recognize she was local until last night. I would have been a bigger fan of hiring her with the background in coaching at Harvard and winning at Adelphi where she turned around the program into a regional power quickly.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Apr 17, 2020 15:16:29 GMT -5
Thread is already on the "could have hired..." before the just hired coach steps on campus.
Good lord.
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Post by rgs318 on Apr 17, 2020 15:47:20 GMT -5
Realistically, why not simply list one time all those who were not hired and be done with it? Why do we need to go over and over the qualifications of those who were interested but not hired? After all, they were each not found to be the best candidate (in line with the priorities of those who actually did the hiring)?
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Post by HC13 on Apr 17, 2020 17:33:11 GMT -5
I for one, founding it intriguing to learn who the possible final candidates were, and seeing the high quality, would have been happy with any of them. I don't think the discussion was in any manner a criticism of the ultimate choice. MM by all appearances is a solid choice. Next step will be to see if she gets the same leeway to rebuild the program as BN.
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Post by HC92 on Apr 17, 2020 19:12:45 GMT -5
I am a little surprised she was interested as I thought she was the heir apparent for Gino. I don’t think UConn is turning over the program to someone who has never been a head coach. Most of the former UConn players who have gone into coaching have flown the coop and become head coaches. I suspect Shea has been told she needs a stronger resume and thus her interest in HC and possibly other head coaching positions. Of the former players, Berube has the best coaching resume. Rizzotti has some national team experience but is a pedestrian .585 as a head coach in college. They’ll have their pick of the litter. Not confident they’ll stay in house unless Geno pulls a Calhoun and makes them hire one of his own.
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Post by bfoley82 on Apr 17, 2020 21:08:59 GMT -5
I am a little surprised she was interested as I thought she was the heir apparent for Gino. I don’t think UConn is turning over the program to someone who has never been a head coach. Most of the former UConn players who have gone into coaching have flown the coop and become head coaches. I suspect Shea has been told she needs a stronger resume and thus her interest in HC and possibly other head coaching positions. Of the former players, Berube has the best coaching resume. Rizzotti has some national team experience but is a pedestrian .585 as a head coach in college. They’ll have their pick of the litter. Not confident they’ll stay in house unless Geno pulls a Calhoun and makes them hire one of his own. Berube is probably the leader of ex players in terms of success....We will see which way they go when Geno gives it up.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 17, 2020 23:37:23 GMT -5
I for one, founding it intriguing to learn who the possible final candidates were, and seeing the high quality, would have been happy with any of them. I don't think the discussion was in any manner a criticism of the ultimate choice. MM by all appearances is a solid choice. Next step will be to see if she gets the same leeway to rebuild the program as BN. "Rebuild" yes, "Run Off" no, I hope.
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Post by HC13 on Apr 18, 2020 15:19:44 GMT -5
On a different note, this time of article is what I hope to see in the future, a little transparency:
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 22, 2020 19:17:15 GMT -5
With the Joe P. to the portal rumor roiling the MBB faithful, I hope we are not going to see a similar player exodus in WBB as part of a "rebuild" of the program. It is unclear to me if ADMB endorses student athlete turnover as a way to manage college teams. Maybe he will discuss his philosophy in the webinar. I like the four year player participation model myself and think it's the way to win in the PL. The WBB class of '20 is a good example of that. They didn't win the PLT but weren't eliminated either and because they finished their junior and senior seasons with winning records they were well above average for HC sports in recent years.
Stuff happens so 100% four year participation is not realistic but 90% or so is the way to go imo.
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Post by HC13 on Apr 22, 2020 20:29:04 GMT -5
The circumstances are different. The rising juniors & seniors are going to be playing for the 3rd head coach. Only 3, maybe 4 (Cross did get in the rotation the second half of the season) of the returning players had meaningful minutes, and Jenay's status is uncertain at best. I'm sure we will get a better feel for what's going on over the next few days/weeks as we hear of any of the incoming frosh de-commiting (by the way, did Power-Cassidy actually sign?). In this situation, I'd be inclined to say, anyone who leaves, it will be solely their decision. As it stands now, they have 3 unused scholarships, maybe 4 depending on whether Power signed or not. Granted, we don't know if the AD/school has a cap based on budgetary considerations, if not MM has plenty of room to bring in an extra player or 2 without pushing anyone out.
Also, I think MM's desire for a more up tempo offense is likely appealing to most, if not all of the current players. Execution, of course, is a totally different matter.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 22, 2020 21:29:04 GMT -5
I hope Power-Cassidy signs. An Irish Brogue is never out of style. If you are from Europe and you have already been able to seperate from your family to attend a Catholic prep school in New England, it's hard to imagine a coaching change from one welcoming, qualified woman to another would make you want to change your college choice of Holy Cross, unless an offer to an Ivy League school or something is still available or became available recently.
I liked AM to continue, but it's not like Coach Magarity is a Bobby Knight type that scares recruits away.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 22, 2020 21:32:01 GMT -5
The circumstances are different. The rising juniors & seniors are going to be playing for the 3rd head coach. Only 3, maybe 4 (Cross did get in the rotation the second half of the season) of the returning players had meaningful minutes, and Jenay's status is uncertain at best. I'm sure we will get a better feel for what's going on over the next few days/weeks as we hear of any of the incoming frosh de-commiting (by the way, did Power-Cassidy actually sign?). In this situation, I'd be inclined to say, anyone who leaves, it will be solely their decision. As it stands now, they have 3 unused scholarships, maybe 4 depending on whether Power signed or not. Granted, we don't know if the AD/school has a cap based on budgetary considerations, if not MM has plenty of room to bring in an extra player or 2 without pushing anyone out. Also, I think MM's desire for a more up tempo offense is likely appealing to most, if not all of the current players. Execution, of course, is a totally different matter. Do you think having Swords and Pedi in the starting line up dictated a more set offense?
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Post by HC13 on Apr 22, 2020 21:43:03 GMT -5
Yes, in part, but also due to a short bench because of the various injuries.
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Post by timholycross on Apr 23, 2020 20:17:32 GMT -5
Yes, in part, but also due to a short bench because of the various injuries. ...especially when it came to "bigs". Ezemma's a solid contributor, but undersized. Murphy and Demski unable to contribute yet.
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Post by purplehaze on Apr 24, 2020 8:41:05 GMT -5
Coach Mo needs to bring in one or two bodies to build up the roster for next season. - I hope that’s what she’s working on (just as Coach Nelson) has been hustling
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Post by bkny on Apr 24, 2020 10:21:23 GMT -5
If there’s one ‘20 scholarship left it needs to go a quality 6’2”+ player. Replacing the froncourt combo of Manis/Swords’ 25+points/15+rebounds will be a chore this late in the recruiting game.
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Post by HC13 on Apr 24, 2020 10:28:37 GMT -5
Coach Mo needs to bring in one or two bodies to build up the roster for next season. - I hope that’s what she’s working on (just as Coach Nelson) has been hustling I certainly hope so, my only 2 concerns might be there is not quite the JUCO pipeline as for the men & I think she would be looking for a true diamond in the rough for any player over 6'2 this late in the 2020 cycle who has not already committed elsewhere. I think she might be reluctant to poach anyone from UNH (Cote) unless Hogan doesn't get the job. If the relaxation of the transfer rule does pass and kids become immediately able to play, I'm sure she will be active in trying to find someone.
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Post by bkny on Apr 24, 2020 10:50:33 GMT -5
There’s NOT a diamond in the rough but a ‘20 6’3” HOPE diamond out there who I know of. She’s THAT good AND she’s ripe for the pickin’. Sleeper of all sleepers! Wants HC.
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Post by longsuffering on Apr 24, 2020 11:01:16 GMT -5
There’s NOT a diamond in the rough but a ‘20 6’3” HOPE diamond out there who I know of. She’s THAT good AND she’s ripe for the pickin’. Sleeper of all sleepers! Wants HC. Our problems are solved. Keep her name secret for now.
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