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Post by louth20 on Feb 24, 2014 16:27:29 GMT -5
He was responsible for the explosive growth at hawk hill, when they blew by LSU like we were standing still. when he took reins at that aforementioned hill, our capital budgets were almost identical. Today theirs is twice ours, and the gap continues to widen. I am encouraged if he is the choice. My son was recruited by RMU to play lacrosse in 2006. He bought the Pittsburgh Penguin complex for RMU, Neville Island, which incorporates 2 hockey rinks, and indoor football, lacrosse, soccer field (60 yards long), along with and indoor golf driving range, an outdoor track complex. I recently visited there in the last 6 weeks and they are expanding their athletic field system and new building, Dorms I think. This guy is all about building a brand, he is a marketing prof, and a very good guy.
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Post by jellybean on Feb 24, 2014 17:24:53 GMT -5
He was responsible for the explosive growth at hawk hill, when they blew by LSU like we were standing still. when he took reins at that aforementioned hill, our capital budgets were almost identical. Today theirs is twice ours, and the gap continues to widen. I am encouraged if he is the choice. My son was recruited by RMU to play lacrosse in 2006. He bought the Pittsburgh Penguin complex for RMU, Neville Island, which incorporates 2 hockey rinks, and indoor football, lacrosse, soccer field (60 yards long), along with and indoor golf driving range, an outdoor track complex. I recently visited there in the last 6 weeks and they are expanding their athletic field system and new building, Dorms I think. This guy is all about building a brand, he is a marketing prof, and a very good guy. Striking how similar RMU and La Salle are in many ways. The President of RMU saw nearly a double in the endowment and raised $44 million last year ( $4 million over goal). Increased enrollment by 15%.Increased the number of international students on campus. Like La Salle, he has overseen growth of the campus. Was Dean of Haub School of Business. A lot to like if you ask me.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 24, 2014 18:10:08 GMT -5
Well Explorerman, I hope your happy lol. I've spent most of lunch coming up with a short list of "talented, respected, young, basketball coaches" under 50 years old! Then looking up their administration's top people in a vain attempt to figure out this finalist! Also discovered a number of other institutions are also searching for presidents, i.e. Mount St. Mary's and Memphis. I don't think the finalists are that private.. They have been recently visiting and walking through campus and giving presentations and meeting with select student groups… We received notice that despite these meetings taking place in plain sight of some constituents, we were to respect the anonymity of the process so that no one has to jeopardize their own careers by coming to our campus. Let's continue to honor those wishes just in case.
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Post by 23won on Feb 24, 2014 18:26:19 GMT -5
He was responsible for the explosive growth at hawk hill, when they blew by LSU like we were standing still. when he took reins at that aforementioned hill, our capital budgets were almost identical. Today theirs is twice ours, and the gap continues to widen. I am encouraged if he is the choice. My son was recruited by RMU to play lacrosse in 2006. He bought the Pittsburgh Penguin complex for RMU, Neville Island, which incorporates 2 hockey rinks, and indoor football, lacrosse, soccer field (60 yards long), along with and indoor golf driving range, an outdoor track complex. I recently visited there in the last 6 weeks and they are expanding their athletic field system and new building, Dorms I think. This guy is all about building a brand, he is a marketing prof, and a very good guy. Striking how similar RMU and La Salle are in many ways. The President of RMU saw nearly a double in the endowment and raised $44 million last year ( $4 million over goal). Increased enrollment by 15%.Increased the number of international students on campus. Like La Salle, he has overseen growth of the campus. Was Dean of Haub School of Business. A lot to like if you ask me. Sounds promising. The endowment point caught my eye as well. When I read further, it also said "During his tenure, *********’s endowment has grown from $16 million to more than $30 million. The university recently completed the largest fundraising campaign in its history, raising more than $44 million against a $40 million goal." Did they spend endowment dollars on expansion efforts or are the fundraising commitments dribbling in over time? "Completed" sounds different to me than pledges, but maybe that's just higher ed speak. I ask because 16+44 is 50, not 30. If they used endowment dollars for expansion, that is curious given the current rate environment.
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Post by durenduren on Feb 24, 2014 19:15:05 GMT -5
"During [amended]'s tenure, [amended]'s endowment has grown from [amended] to more than [amended]. gotta get my Little Orphan Annie decoder ring for now on, huh?
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Post by belfieldhappyhour on Feb 24, 2014 20:34:33 GMT -5
I know this thread is heading in different directions, but the assistants were talked about earlier in this thread so I'll post here. Besides what the website says they do, my question is how do they handle opposing teams scouts? Do they rotate around to each, does one or two do all that work? You rarely see one of the leading the discussion during timeouts when the coaches are huddled saying this is what the other team is doing, this is what we need to do to counteract it. Would love to know who does the best scouts, because it sure seems we can't make adjustments of late.
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Post by a10champion15 on Feb 24, 2014 21:40:45 GMT -5
I think a lot of us forgot about the assistant coaches the past two years because of the success, I for one was one of those people.
The assistant coaching staff needs changes and I dont think just somewhat knowing G personality that he is going to let people go. Very loyal guy and truly cares one reason why I like G. The problem I have with the assistant coaching staff is what G lacks, they lack as well which is understanding simple X and O execution on the court. For example, the shot clock violation at the UMass game should have been noticed but it wasn't. If I recall a few years ago during that Baylor game the same instance happened. G debacle in the SLU game this year, his poor roster rotation at the end of the VCU game.
Our perimeter shot is awful, the only person who has any type of form is Duren. Petersen also has a decent shot but he very slow to get it off. Shooting is a major issue and it kind of has been for awhile. I never want to discredit Galloway but his form wasn't good but worked for him. Garland form may work for him but it isn't effective. I think it wayy to early to get on Khalid, he is a sophomore. He needs time to develop. Said it already but G IMO has the most talented roster to date next year lets see what he does with it.
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Post by fvp47 on Feb 24, 2014 21:52:11 GMT -5
Champion can you please explain this sentence as it is unclear. "The problem I have with the assistant coaching staff is what G lacks and understanding of the X and O on the court"
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Post by a10champion15 on Feb 24, 2014 22:58:03 GMT -5
Champion can you please explain this sentence as it is unclear. "The problem I have with the assistant coaching staff is what G lacks and understanding of the X and O on the court" Sorry about that, on the IPad and it can be a pain in the ass. I fixed it just a second ago.
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Post by fvp47 on Feb 24, 2014 23:16:35 GMT -5
Ah, X's and O's. A coaching friend of mine was sitting around with a couple of other college coaches diagraming plays on the back of a napkin. Pete Carill walks by and takes a look. He says the problem with ur little diagram is u put sneakers on them and they don't always go where u want them to go.
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Post by durenduren on Feb 25, 2014 8:35:48 GMT -5
I don't disagree that changes would likely help and bring a new spark, but playing devil's advocate -
How many A10 assistants are of any note, and are we able to attract the quality assistant coaches many are referring to? I feel like many of us have no idea what ours are doing is because what they do isn't on the sideline during games?
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Post by 23won on Feb 25, 2014 10:31:48 GMT -5
I know for a fact that other upper level A10 teams (like us) get flooded with high quality apps whenever an assistant opening arises. It is a buyer's market and there is plenty of talent. Some fresh blood with a (1) combination of HS head coaching experience and/or (2) direct experience at top national progams as a Grad Asst. and/or (3)conference champion or NCAA playing experience would be a welcome change, and it is out there.
(1) talent gets you x and o and game day strategy. (2) talent gets you a framework for translating practice and drill philosophies into game day success (especially in shooting, offensive flow, etc.) (3) talent isn't critical per se, but can help 1 and 2 and certainly helps on the recruiting front;
Based on watching sideline activity at every game (especially home games), it looks like we could easily upgrade 2 spots from any combination of (1)/(2)/(3) talent. Leveraging geographic areas we need to target on the recruiting front (where prospects have ties) would bring a lot more to the table and enable Doc G to be the closer
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Post by durenduren on Feb 25, 2014 11:36:23 GMT -5
Good points 23won. My question now, though, is how much does Giannini use his current assistants when it comes to recruiting? My guess, which doesn't mean much, is not much at all. And would that trend continue if he brought in 'talented' names?
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Post by 23won on Feb 25, 2014 13:49:11 GMT -5
I can't answer that from direct knowledge but I'd wager a bet that he does most of the heavy lifting.
After the VCU game he looked like he was going to have a melt down from all the stress of doing too much. That's why I worry about the guy. He really is a good guy, but I think he does too much himself and doesn't delegate enough.
Bringing in new talent would help, especially if they are connected in important hoop markets.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2014 14:24:28 GMT -5
Good points 23won. My question now, though, is how much does Giannini use his current assistants when it comes to recruiting? My guess, which doesn't mean much, is not much at all. And would that trend continue if he brought in 'talented' names? Adler, Owens, and Bailey are all very much involved in the recruiting. Neal is not allowed to recruit.
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Post by coachd on Feb 25, 2014 16:33:25 GMT -5
It is no joke... we cannot go into next season looking anything like the team we've witnessed this month and a half. The players must play with an edge and the coaches can't miss the obvious (shot clock expiration, incorrect 10 second call, poor foul calls where G needs to get that first half T to earn respect from the officials). Coaching is big business and G is now paid extremely well. He can't go to post-game press conferences saying "I don't have an answer, I am baffled." We can keep our Doctor John if we like our Doctor John?
No, nice coaches finish in the lower half of the conference. Doctor John has to go out and find the problem and correct it. Sit Mills for a half. Make Garland understand he can't just chuck up a trey in a key possession. Bench DJP and Khalid for a game. They need to learn that playing time is earned. Give more minutes to Dunn and Rohan and J. Davis. Next year starts now. Next year we have to get back to the dance. Price, Roberts, Stukes, Shuler and Washington came here for that opportunity and the coaches have to give them that chance. Zack and Wright will be seniors next year and need a strong team around them. We are building a program not a two-year post season run due to a "special player who came home."
Sorry for the extreme.
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Post by MisterD on Feb 25, 2014 17:09:05 GMT -5
That should be your new signature line.
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Post by golasalle on Feb 25, 2014 17:18:24 GMT -5
It is no joke... we cannot go into next season looking anything like the team we've witnessed this month and a half. The players must play with an edge and the coaches can't miss the obvious (shot clock expiration, incorrect 10 second call, poor foul calls where G needs to get that first half T to earn respect from the officials). Coaching is big business and G is now paid extremely well. He can't go to post-game press conferences saying "I don't have an answer, I am baffled." We can keep our Doctor John if we like our Doctor John? No, nice coaches finish in the lower half of the conference. Doctor John has to go out and find the problem and correct it. Sit Mills for a half. Make Garland understand he can't just chuck up a trey in a key possession. Bench DJP and Khalid for a game. They need to learn that playing time is earned. Give more minutes to Dunn and Rohan and J. Davis. Next year starts now. Next year we have to get back to the dance. Price, Roberts, Stukes, Shuler and Washington came here for that opportunity and the coaches have to give them that chance. Zack and Wright will be seniors next year and need a strong team around them. We are building a program not a two-year post season run due to a "special player who came home." Sorry for the extreme. This is so chock full of ridiculous it is hard to even respond but I will take a stab at the various "benchings." So we just bench guys for whole games (or half of games) for no apparent reason other than they have not performed to expectation for a string of games. Ok, so in your world we have benched Mills for a half and DJ and Lewis for the whole game. What does your rotation look like now genius? How are the remainder of the guards going to defend with, arguably 3 of the top 4 defensive guards "benched" by the "extreme" coach?? I really like Taylor but do you want him playing 20-30 mins.? And what in Davis' game have you seen that leads you to believe that he should be playing more than he has? Do you have eyes? I am not blaming the kid, but he is clearly not ready THIS YEAR to contribute meaningful minutes in A-10 games. Your "extreme" opinion is not "extreme" it is ludicrous. Come on man.
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Post by coachd on Feb 26, 2014 10:14:51 GMT -5
It is no joke... we cannot go into next season looking anything like the team we've witnessed this month and a half. The players must play with an edge and the coaches can't miss the obvious (shot clock expiration, incorrect 10 second call, poor foul calls where G needs to get that first half T to earn respect from the officials). Coaching is big business and G is now paid extremely well. He can't go to post-game press conferences saying "I don't have an answer, I am baffled." We can keep our Doctor John if we like our Doctor John? No, nice coaches finish in the lower half of the conference. Doctor John has to go out and find the problem and correct it. Sit Mills for a half. Make Garland understand he can't just chuck up a trey in a key possession. Bench DJP and Khalid for a game. They need to learn that playing time is earned. Give more minutes to Dunn and Rohan and J. Davis. Next year starts now. Next year we have to get back to the dance. Price, Roberts, Stukes, Shuler and Washington came here for that opportunity and the coaches have to give them that chance. Zack and Wright will be seniors next year and need a strong team around them. We are building a program not a two-year post season run due to a "special player who came home." Sorry for the extreme. This is so chock full of ridiculous it is hard to even respond but I will take a stab at the various "benchings." So we just bench guys for whole games (or half of games) for no apparent reason other than they have not performed to expectation for a string of games. Ok, so in your world we have benched Mills for a half and DJ and Lewis for the whole game. What does your rotation look like now genius? How are the remainder of the guards going to defend with, arguably 3 of the top 4 defensive guards "benched" by the "extreme" coach?? I really like Taylor but do you want him playing 20-30 mins.? And what in Davis' game have you seen that leads you to believe that he should be playing more than he has? Do you have eyes? I am not blaming the kid, but he is clearly not ready THIS YEAR to contribute meaningful minutes in A-10 games. Your "extreme" opinion is not "extreme" it is ludicrous. Come on man. No, ludicrous is responding to a post and basically agreeing with it. Ludicrous is watching Mills shoot 0 for 5 and continue his season-long slump. Dunn will get you more then zero points EVERY time if you give him the same minutes as Mills and Dunn brings energy. Davis will give you more effort and hustle and will take an open shot whereas DJ or Khalid will hesitate. That is what I've been watching. Get Davis experience this year.
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Post by MisterD on Feb 26, 2014 10:20:20 GMT -5
"than"
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Post by 1stflooredwards on Feb 26, 2014 11:44:01 GMT -5
"Davis will give you more effort and hustle and will take an open shot whereas DJ or Khalid will hesitate. That is what I've been watching. Get Davis experience this year. "
What is your plan for the next 35 minutes, after Davis fouls out?
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