Any word on Ohio State Head Job?

[vbcrew]

Does anyone know what the word on the street is about who is in the running for the head job for OSU? Heard about a few ppl but wondering if there is any updates.

[Phaedrus]

I am sure the AD has a long list. And I am sure Stoney has made some recommendations, but I think they are way in the back burner for both the Ad and for Stoney. There is a freaking season going on and even if they are thinking about it they certainly aren't talking about it to anyone here so any "info" you get are opinions and conjectures.

[ohiostatetad]

phaedrus said:

There is a freakingfreaky season going on and even if they are thinking about it they certainly aren't talking about it to anyone here so any "info" you get are opinions and conjectures.

[ezrider]

Article in student newspaper @ OSU
media.www.thelantern.com/media/storage/paper333/news/2007/10/02/Sports/Stone.To.Hang.Up.Clipboard-3005671.shtml

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thelantern.com

[Keystonekid]

not seeing article.

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"Stone to hang up clipboard"

Stone to hang up clipboard
Sean Minogue
Issue date: 10/2/07 Section: Sports
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Media Credit: Ryan Moore

OSU women's volleyball coach Jim Stone talks about the game plan during a match this season.
After 26 seasons as Ohio State's women's volleyball coach, Jim Stone realizes what he will miss the most when he retires at the end of this season.

"This may sound kind of weird, but I enjoy the practices. Working with athletes on a day-to-day basis is something I know I'll miss, so that's the hardest part," said Stone, who has accumulated 518 wins at OSU.

His leaving will also be difficult for his players.

"Personally, he's been like a second father to me," said Ami Stevens, a senior in physical education. "His knowledge base and passion for the sport will be missed."

Among his achievements at OSU are 15 NCAA tournament appearances, two semi-final tournament appearances and three Big Ten titles. In 2004, Stone recorded his 500th win along with a Big Ten coaching title, an honor he has received four times.

Jim Stone played volleyball at Ball State where he received All-America honors in 1974 and earned his bachelor's degree in 1975. Two years later, Stone received his master's degree from Bowling Green State University. From 1979 to 1981 Stone assumed the head coaching responsibilities at the University of Wyoming and revamped their volleyball program. OSU recognized Stone's coaching prowess and signed him as the women's volleyball coach in 1981.

Stone has shaped OSU women's volleyball for the last quarter century, and his champion attitude and intensity will be missed.

"He's very intimidating at first. I'm being coached by one of the best setting coaches in the country," said Ashley Hughes, a sophomore setter for the women's volleyball team.

Hughes described his coaching style as aggressive; however, she can only remember Stone raising his voice once in her two years with the team.

Stone's accomplishments do not end at the collegiate level. He has brought his talents to the international scene, coaching the East women in the 1986 Olympic Sports Festival and the 1999 World University Games team. Fifteen Olympic participants have played under Stone.

Regardless of his prior accomplishments and decision to retire, Stone maintains his focus on the 2007 season. When asked about his plans for the future, he said, "I don't want to say too much in that regard until the season is over. Both my staff and myself are putting 100 percent of our energies toward the season."

In the midst of his final season at OSU, Coach Stone expresses his appreciation for the university.

"Coaching at OSU has been an honor and a privilege," Stone said. "My run at Ohio State has been nothing short of a marvelous experience."

The women's volleyball team fell out of the top 25 rankings this weekend after two disappointing losses to Indiana and Purdue. Stone and the Buckeyes will return home to face 12th ranked Minnesota (9-3) Friday at 6 p.m. in St. John Arena.

Sean Minogue can be reached at [e-mail].