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Post by explorerman on May 24, 2024 11:59:23 GMT -5
Perhaps the starting point is the difference. My POV then was despite there being a ton of interest in the position, there wasn’t a quality candidate that stood out and thus, Dunphy reluctantly stepped in to prevent the program from falling further. The program needed a credible coach at the helm OR a major splash with someone who would be able to bring in talent and have it translate to wins. I believe La Salle is too conservative nor in a position financially to do so after the Ashley Howard debacle. Multiple credible people wanted the La Salle job then. Some had ties to the area or to La Salle. Some of them were highly decorated. None of them went and played for La Salle and was a HOF-level Coach like Dunphy is and was. And after Dunphy's tenure here, if La Salle is still in the A-10, multiple credible people will want the job in a sea of applications that will come Puri's way. |
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Post by MisterD on May 24, 2024 12:04:25 GMT -5
You just might not have ever heard of them...which I think is actually a plus. This is where I'll land again when Dunphy decides he's had enough. Assuming we aren't getting someone insanely overqualified, I want someone I either didn't know of or wouldn't have thought of until they're hired or leaked as a candidate. That was where I was post-Howard and I'll be there 10x harder with Puri in charge of this one. Let him go outside the box and see where we land. |
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Post by thelasallelunatic on May 24, 2024 12:31:04 GMT -5
MVC
Matthew Graves - Indiana StateBrian Wardle - Bradley Ben McCollum - Drake Scott Nagy - Southern Illinois Casey Alexander - Belmont Cuonzo Martin - Missouri State Steve Prohm - Murray State *(second stint) Ben Jacobson - Northern IowaRyan Pendon - Illinois State Roger Powell - Valparaiso Rob Ehsan - Illinois, Chicago David Ragland - Evansville So two, maybe 2.5 out of 12. AACAmir Abdur-Rahim - South Florida John Jakus - Florida Atlantic Aaron Fearne - Charlotte
Andy Kennedy - UAB Penny Hardaway - Memphis Andy Enfield - SMU Ross Hodge - North Texas
Michael Schwartz - East Carolina Eric Konkol - Tulsa Ron Hunter - Tulane Adam Fisher - Temple Paul Mills - Wichita State Rob Lanier - Rice Austin Claunch - UTSA So two of 14. --- It's not a thing that usually happens. We clamor for it here for some reason and it drives me insane. There will not be a shortage of good coaches applying for the La Salle basketball coaching job. You just might not have ever heard of them...which I think is actually a plus. Can you do the MAAC and Colonial? |
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Post by mookie on May 24, 2024 13:05:40 GMT -5
Perhaps the starting point is the difference. My POV then was despite there being a ton of interest in the position, there wasn’t a quality candidate that stood out and thus, Dunphy reluctantly stepped in to prevent the program from falling further. The program needed a credible coach at the helm OR a major splash with someone who would be able to bring in talent and have it translate to wins. I believe La Salle is too conservative nor in a position financially to do so after the Ashley Howard debacle. Multiple credible people wanted the La Salle job then. Some had ties to the area or to La Salle. Some of them were highly decorated. None of them went and played for La Salle and was a HOF-level Coach like Dunphy is and was. And after Dunphy's tenure here, if La Salle is still in the A-10, multiple credible people will want the job in a sea of applications that will come Puri's way. You know better than I do. My opinion was formed based on how things played out in public, granted, we don’t have much media coverage but nothing was really positive about the process back then. Dunphy wasn’t exactly jumping at the opportunity and it was evident. I even believe there was an article saying Dunphy was assisting La Salle in their efforts to find the next head coach. Maybe I’m confusing that speculation with what’s been reported on this board vs actual media reporting. Maybe I’m wrong, I hope so. And I hope you’re right that there will be high quality candidates to take over which quite possibly can be after this upcoming season. |
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on May 24, 2024 14:20:55 GMT -5
MAAC
Tom Pecora - Quinnipiac
Chris Casey - Fairfield
John Dunne - Marist
Kevin Baggett - Rider
Bashir Mason - Saint Peter's
Greg Paulus - Niagara (not a lol guy but Greg Paulus)
Tobin Anderson - Iona
Donny Lind - Mount St Mary's
Jim Christian - Canisius
Siena - Gerry McNamara (not a lol guy but Gerry McNamara)
Started strong in my research but only 3 of 11. Including two of my most hated players of all time.
Colonial
Charleston - Chris Mack
Drexel - Zack Spiker
Hofstra - Speedy Claxton
UNCW - Takayo Siddle
Towson - Pat Skerry
Delaware - Martin Inglesby
Stony Brook - Geno Ford
Monmouth - King Rice
Campbell (and future La Salle head coach) - Kevin McGeehan
Northeastern - Bill Coen
Elon - Billy Taylor
NC A&T - Monte Ross
William and Mary - Brian Earl
Hampton - Ivan Thomas
I thought there was going to be more at this level, but there isn't. It doesn't happen that often. This board really wants to know the future but the future is a job opening, nothing more than that.
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Post by explorer88 on May 24, 2024 14:27:48 GMT -5
In fairness, a lot of the coaches brought in from the outside haven’t done well either.
Obviously other factors are affecting the success/failure of the programs.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on May 24, 2024 14:35:58 GMT -5
My argument is not about the success of the new coach. Just the rarity of what is often proposed on this board.
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Post by MisterD on May 24, 2024 14:38:10 GMT -5
Its like "what are the odds this guy who was a good player for your franchise is your best GM candidate". Sure, it works out sometimes, but its nearly impossible you're picking the best candidate for that role.
(Also, Penny Hardaway should be bolded.)
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on May 24, 2024 14:41:34 GMT -5
He wasn’t an internal hire. If we’re bolding former players there’s like 3-4 more that would be.
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Post by MisterD on May 24, 2024 14:47:02 GMT -5
Oh, I thought this was for all potential Legler-y picks.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on May 24, 2024 14:51:31 GMT -5
It was for a broad ‘succession plan’ idea so maybe it was. Almost 90% of coaches mentioned were just hires though. And that’s what La Salle should do. If Tim wants to put his resume in, I’m sure he’ll get some legacy points. Ash Puri won’t hire him though.
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