skip-zip Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 17 minutes ago, Akron1 said: John Loyer - Former Zip, Coached with Huggins, former NBA Interim HC and now scout for LA Clippers Loyer would be an outstanding choice. A longtime Huggins asst. at Cincinnati. You forgot to mention that he also assisted Huggins here, and that he's an Ohio native. I'm just not sure if he's maybe been removed from this area, and from college coaching for way too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Akron1 said: Here are a few long shots... John Loyer - Former Zip, Coached with Huggins, former NBA Interim HC and now scout for LA Clippers Greg Paulus - Ohio St Asst. and former Duke Player born in Medina (30 years old) Scott Duncan - NBA Asst. and longtime college assistant coach Larry Shyatt - NBA Asst. and former Wyoming HC (65 years old) Shyatt and Duncan got Larry Nance, Jr. to go to Wyoming. We need a Pete Nance to elevate the program. Got to get the players. Steve McNees is the guy, but he is just probably too young to be considered. Would rather have Gent than Paulus off OSU staff. Bucks have gone down hill ever since he joined staff. Who cares he played at Duke. A coach is a coach... Not sure a move to Akron is better than Wyoming... basketball speaking for Shyatt. PLEASE tell me you are joking about McNees!?! He is probably the worst Director of Ops I have dealt with at Akron. 0 experience. And is the laughing stock of the section I sit in for home games. I appreciate the humor. Boals would be a good hire. Groce would be a good hire... someone mentioned that French wouldn't like it... that would be a BONUS! Brannon from NKU needs to be looked at too. High Major experience and took NKU to NCAA the 1st time they were even eligible to go. Edited March 28, 2017 by Blackburn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsjunkie330 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 40 minutes ago, Akron1 said: Steve McNees is the guy, but he is just probably too young to be considered. I have seen McNees come up a couple of times now.... What in the world makes people think that his name should be mentioned as a Division 1 basketball coach with ZERO coaching experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 I like McNees and think he'll be a fine head coach SOMEDAY, but making him a D1 head coach right now would be like promoting the night janitor to CEO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K92 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Let me get this straight: John Brannen would leave NKU to come here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 I think people get a little optimistic as to Akron and the MAC's stature and position in NCAA basketball. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 18 minutes ago, K92 said: Let me get this straight: John Brannen would leave NKU to come here? Not saying he would... I do not know their $$$ situation. Cant be all that great being new to the D1 level. Im not even saying I would leave NKU, but from a pure coaching standpoint, that would be a guy that should be looked at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zvillezip Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Dru Joyce, head coach, SVSM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, zvillezip said: Dru Joyce, head coach, SVSM If that's it, he'll need some top notch experienced assistants... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mes102 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 http://www.backingthepack.com/2017/3/3/14807990/nick-mcdevitt-nc-state-coaching-search-basketball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Not sure if Brian Walsh is following Archie to Indiana but he'll make a fine head coach some day. Might be too early right now but this guy has what it takes to be a good one. I don't think it is the poorest idea to grab a bright young mind and give him a couple years to settle in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Zip Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 53 minutes ago, Sportsjunkie330 said: I have seen McNees come up a couple of times now.... What in the world makes people think that his name should be mentioned as a Division 1 basketball coach with ZERO coaching experience. He certainly possesses the pedigree and the brains to be great HC someday. Like you say though, he probably needs a little more seasoning. He was a very heady player and I like him a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UAZip0510 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Akron1 said: Here are a few long shots... John Loyer - Former Zip, Coached with Huggins, former NBA Interim HC and now scout for LA Clippers Greg Paulus - Ohio St Asst. and former Duke Player born in Medina (30 years old) Scott Duncan - NBA Asst. and longtime college assistant coach Larry Shyatt - NBA Asst. and former Wyoming HC (65 years old) Shyatt and Duncan got Larry Nance, Jr. to go to Wyoming. We need a Pete Nance to elevate the program. Got to get the players. Steve McNees is the guy, but he is just probably too young to be considered. McNees is in Pittsburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) 13 minutes ago, The Hip Zip said: He certainly possesses the pedigree and the brains to be great HC someday. Like you say though, he probably needs a little more seasoning. He was a very heady player and I like him a lot. He may have been your favorite player or buddy, but heady he was not! I have had to deal with him and he is further from a coach than just a pinch of seasoning. Edited March 28, 2017 by Blackburn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Z Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 4 minutes ago, UAZip0510 said: McNees is in Pittsburgh. I'm hoping, and guessing that the next HC of the Akron Zips will not have recent ties to coach Dambrot. I'm ready to watch some different coaching philosophies at the JAR. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, Dr Z said: I'm hoping, and guessing that the next HC of the Akron Zips will not have recent ties to coach Dambrot. I'm ready to watch some different coaching philosophies at the JAR. KD was the only one who coached. I saw Thomas at times talking to players. I have never been, but from I am told, KD was the only one that coached in practice. Thomas was the one who brought in players. McFadden may be titled the "recruiting coordinator" but putting down visits on a calendar and actually bringing in players is two different things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy5 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 7 minutes ago, Dr Z said: I'm hoping, and guessing that the next HC of the Akron Zips will not have recent ties to coach Dambrot. I'm ready to watch some different coaching philosophies at the JAR. I'm with you. While I didn't want to see Dambrot go, there were some things that were getting stale. This is our opportunity to capitalize on those now 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsjunkie330 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 29 minutes ago, The Hip Zip said: He certainly possesses the pedigree and the brains to be great HC someday. Like you say though, he probably needs a little more seasoning. He was a very heady player and I like him a lot. Being the son of a HS coach who averaged 12.48 wins per year for 25 years hardly puts you at the top of any list. lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Hear Jayvon Graves, Logan Hill, Marreon Jackson, and Derrick Koch were all of Dials' recruits that were heading to Toledo. I knew Graves and Jackson before. That is one hell of a class. What are the state rankings on these players? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyolcrowe Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, zvillezip said: Dru Joyce, head coach, SVSM we tried that with Gerry Faust!! no thanks!!! He went to ND and killed that program for awhile then came here and well...did the same thing. They ran off Dennison who was doing well at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akzipper Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 38 minutes ago, zippy5 said: I'm with you. While I didn't want to see Dambrot go, there were some things that were getting stale. This is our opportunity to capitalize on those now I agree too. We basically knew what we'd be getting every season. - 20+ wins - Weak OOC schedule (of which we'd probably lose a few games to cupcakes) - Start MAC strong and struggle towards the end (split games with Kent, Buffalo, OU, lose some to cupcakes) - No star players (Zips never had anyone with the ability to take over a game on a consistent basis) - Lose in MAC championship - Try to get excited about the NIT or CBI Maybe I'm being greedy but I think we deserved to finally see the Zips get over that hump. Instead of being let down at the end of every season. KD said he was disappointed after winning 26 & 27 games? How does he think we feel as fans? He can actually control what the team does. We have no choice. We can't just run to Pittsburgh because we're sick of being let down. We're in for a rough patch as Zips fans, where we'd probably wish we didn't take those 20-win seasons for granted. But maybe somewhere down the line we'll get that fluke Sweet 16 appearance or get to see one of our players make it to the NBA. Two things that could never happen with KD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyolcrowe Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Blackburn said: Not saying he would... I do not know their $$$ situation. Cant be all that great being new to the D1 level. Im not even saying I would leave NKU, but from a pure coaching standpoint, that would be a guy that should be looked at. why not?? he can be considered. Recruits in a tough area....we already have some in roads in the Cincy area. I think he'd be a longshot. Wondering if he is looking at the UMASS job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkwgriswold Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 The ability to recruit well is critical, but the last time UA made it the priority in a coaching search they hired...rumble...rumble...Iaaaaaa........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, dirtyolcrowe said: why not?? he can be considered. Recruits in a tough area....we already have some in roads in the Cincy area. I think he'd be a longshot. Wondering if he is looking at the UMASS job. I saw somewhere on Twitter (I know not reliable source) that Dayton was taking a look at him as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgold Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 After thinking about all of this for nearly a day, there is one thing I can't get out of my head and it scares me to death. I do not want to go through all the years of torture again that I experienced when Huggins left Akron and we brought in Coleman Crawford. Those were the worst years of Akron basketball and I never want to experience that again! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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