Blue & Gold Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 28 minutes ago, skip-zip said: You're right there. That IS our reality once again. Kreed touched on the sobering facts above as well. We had a different situation that developed over 13 years, and we were very fortunate to have it. It was very unique for a mid-major school. Very unique for a mid-major. You have to be at the top-of-the-top of the College Basketball Pyramid to have total security. Remember when Roy Williams left Kansas for North Carolina? Dayton's in the same situation we are this year. Try to enjoy it; it's part of college basketball. Quote
Blue & Gold Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 20 minutes ago, LZIp said: If we are talking budget, I'd start by looking at Kest. She is paid a lot for a very minimal revenue generating sport and her program has significantly dropped off the past few seasons. Her contract is up after this upcoming season. I wish we could just use common sense and abolish Title 9! Oh, I went there 1 Quote
ZippyRulz Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 8 hours ago, morris buttermaker said: Isn't this the opportunity Matthew Wilson has been looking for.... fiscally speaking, it has to rank as one of his best days as President. He loses the university's highest paid employee, and his seasoned (paid) staff. Without being the bad guy.... he gets to reset the basketball program finances.... which loses money, generates very little revenue, and has ( if we use attendance as a reference) relatively little interest to the community - city and school. He probably would love to make a hire of a coach who's pay would be in line with what the program's true value is....given the financial condition of both the Athletic Dept, and the University as a whole. Easily spun as this is a great young coach blah blah blah It alleviates some salary cost on paper in the short term but those savings need to be plowed directly into the facility upgrades fund. It's not like a windfall that's going to ease a lot of pressure on the athletics budget. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, ZippyRulz said: It alleviates some salary cost on paper in the short term but those savings need to be plowed directly into the facility upgrades fund. It's not like a windfall that's going to ease a lot of pressure on the athletics budget. At the same time, if Dambrot was truly loyal to the University, couldn't he have done this in retrospect by taking a slight up-front pay cut to allow the University some financial breathing room to upgrade the JAR at the very least? Quote
jupitertoo Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 On a related note, if Groce is the HC, say goodbye to Frenchie. Groce was not a fan. Quote
clarkwgriswold Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 I'm curious to see what our perspective will be in a couple of days. Right now, we're the "jilted lover." Today, we'll strongly profess that "she realllllly wasn't that hot anyway." In a couple of days, maybe we'll admit that maybe she was. 3 Quote
kangaroo kid Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 http://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2017/03/28/duquesnedambrot-adds-first-player-makes-offers/ The article mentions McFadden and Thomas contacting players on behalf of Duquesne. Sounds like they're leaving with Dambrot. Quote
kreed5120 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 1 hour ago, LZIp said: If we are talking budget, I'd start by looking at Kest. She is paid a lot for a very minimal revenue generating sport and her program has significantly dropped off the past few seasons. Her contract is up after this upcoming season. $308k is way too much for a sport that attracts ~300 fans. 1 Quote
Dr Z Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 10 minutes ago, kangaroo kid said: The article mentions McFadden and Thomas contacting players on behalf of Duquesne. Sounds like they're leaving with Dambrot. According to KD radio interview, he is taking his entire staff. Quote
morris buttermaker Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 (edited) 11 minutes ago, kangaroo kid said: http://pittsburghsportsnow.com/2017/03/28/duquesnedambrot-adds-first-player-makes-offers/ The article mentions McFadden and Thomas contacting players on behalf of Duquesne. Sounds like they're leaving with Dambrot. If I was Akron I would block any transfers to Duquense.... just sayin Edited March 28, 2017 by morris buttermaker 1 Quote
ZachTheZip Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 I would be supremely happy with Boals or Paris. And to whoever keeps suggesting John Groce out in the Internet, please, just, NO. Quote
dirtyolcrowe Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 5 minutes ago, Dr Z said: According to KD radio interview, he is taking his entire staff. Hmmmmm....so Ballentyne had it down to Detroit and Akron(Duquense)?? WE NEED TO HIRE THE RIGHT GUY FAST!!!!!!!! Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 18 minutes ago, morris buttermaker said: If I was Akron I would block any transfers to Duquense.... just sayin I wouldn't. Let them go. I don't want anyone here that doesn't want to be here. Also, I hate when schools "block" a transfer. If a student - not an athlete - transfers, there is no "block" put in place, at least I don't believe so. These are 18+ year olds, AKA adults. They're big boys; let them make their own decisions. Not to mention I think it's a bad look for a mid-major like us to be blocking transfers. It wouldn't make me feel warm and fuzzy about a University if I were a recruit, that the University is preventing student-athletes from furthering their playing careers and academics with a different University that might suit them better. 3 Quote
kangaroo kid Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 29 minutes ago, morris buttermaker said: If I was Akron I would block any transfers to Duquense.... just sayin Probably wouldn't sit well with future recruits if we were blocking transfers after a coaching change. Quote
The Hip Zip Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 33 minutes ago, ZachTheZip said: I would be supremely happy with Boals or Paris. And to whoever keeps suggesting John Groce out in the Internet, please, just, NO. I agree with this post exactly. Groce grates at my every nerve. He may be the only guy that would have the ability to destroy my passion for Zips hoops altogether. Quote
UAZip0510 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 Mark Adams mentioned Andy Toole from Robert Morris. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 43 minutes ago, morris buttermaker said: If I was Akron I would block any transfers to Duquense.... just sayin Nah. Let 'em go. More scholarships for the new coach to get players that fit his system. Also, you don't want to harm the University's relationships with the players' high schools. Quote
ZachTheZip Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 2 minutes ago, UAZip0510 said: Mark Adams mentioned Andy Toole from Robert Morris. Last two seasons he is a combined 24-41. Quote
Let'sGoZips94 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 3 minutes ago, UAZip0510 said: Mark Adams mentioned Andy Toole from Robert Morris. Not sure I would mind that. I don't know if it's necessarily a splash, but the guy beat Kentucky in the NIT. That's, what, 1/3 of the big wins that Dambrot had here? Quote
mes102 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 After researching a bit last night, Nick McDevitt is someone I would like to see get the opportunity. Quote
tpsjugglerdude Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 I say, they should tell Dambrot Akron will grant releases to the players that want to follow him if he brings Duquesne to the JAR next year. Quote
GJGood Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 I know I have heard a lot of good things about Travis Steele (Xavier) and Billy Donlon (Michigan), but would either be interested in taking over a top MAC program? Quote
Akron1 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 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. Quote
dirtyolcrowe Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 4 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. over some like a Boals, Paris, or Brannen(NKU coach)????? don't know if I like any of those choices. Quote
mes102 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Posted March 28, 2017 Here's a Nick McDevitt phone interview before their opener a few years ago. Quote
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