morris buttermaker

I did not go to the game-- but curious what the actual (people there) attendance looked like ? any progress?

Jones and Gilmore

Glasshouses....

If they were looking for a place holder, James A. Rhodes Arena makes sense to me.

Akron Arena... sloppy

An athlete graduating in 3yrs, with summer school is very realistic....what's mind blowing is the athletes that don't get it done in 4 yrs....or more.

He did... but not in the last one or two extensions--- I cant remember when it was removed

yes

I think KD stayed here because he knew how to win here-- I don't think he had a lot of suitors from bigger programs, but did parlay the Duquesne interest into the UA over paying for his services. I think the bigger programs that come calling for MAC coaches, looked at KD's success(?) here, the way many of us have..... with some disinterest and the realization that the next level didn't seem to be anything he could get to. At the end of the day, and after all these years, he won the MAC a few times, and never really beat anyone anywhere, and strung together the most unimpressive string of 21 win seasons ever in the NCAA.... that gets you a job at Duquesne and not a lot of interest with the big boys. His departure helps the UA financially, and opens the door for someone to possible do more with the program. The time was right for KD and UA to move along

1350 interview was more of the same.... Nothing noteworthy.

I'm sure there are bigger raises after 2 yrs... but I think Akron will be a stepping stone for coaches from here on out... I would expect Groce to be attractive to bigger programs if he has 2 solid seasons. ... bigger than what the raises probably are slatted to be.. Im fne with that, it just means you need to find another good coach... I think this is a good hire and satisfies a few things athletically and in the bigger picture-- at least for a couple years.

The first two years paying $350,000 --- which from a budget standpoint works better for UA. It also means that he blows out of town with any success after yr 2. The financial bar has been lowered. Im sure the contract bumps up after yr 2, but I have to guess UA lobbied for the lower salary -- and with Illinois kicking in $the balance of $1.7, Groce knows if he is successful for 2 yrs he will get another crack at greener pastures. Edit--not knowing what is there long term, I think this is an appropriate deal short term.. good job LW

My guess is the UA will whack something to get to the minimum ...and in addition, stop fully funding a few sports.

If Matt Loveless jumps off a bridge......DON'T DO IT!

When hell freezes over

Has less than 0% been taken yet? Edit LZip has picked none.

Don't shoot the messenger

Just an FYI that I did not see on here ... and as a proponent of an appropriate hire given the financial situation at UA......Buffalo whacked 4 sports today saying they did not have the resources

That's true.. I was responding to the fact that it is allowed

I do not believe any permission is needed to contact other schools coaches.... at one time it was a courtesy, but that's it.

Best player ever at the AACC..... Clark Kellogg

Two paragraphs did the job... the third paints us as fools

I am confident with lilroodude's assesment

What do Akron connections get you that we didn't have?... I pick the best coach-- we are all from Akron eventually. Zero points for being a local guy in my book.

Did he say he was taking his talents to Pittsburgh?