|
Post by volleyguy on Dec 3, 2019 13:58:58 GMT -5
If Ohio State (or The Ohio State) wants to move into the upper echelon of B1G women's volleyball, they are one of the few schools who are capable of doing it (sorry, Iowa's, Purdue, Indiana, et al.)
They have everything that's needed except a really good technical and match coach. I think they will instead look for a big name or personality, because that's what they do.
|
|
|
Post by rampageripster on Dec 3, 2019 14:02:40 GMT -5
I have really mixed feelings on this.... I'll try and be as fair and concise as possible without being harsh.
1) I have a lot of respect for Geoff. My first year running the student section was his first year at Ohio State. He instantly embraced what Iw as trying to do and supported us. I leaned on him a ton over the years and he clearly had a ton of passion for the program.
2) We've had some really fun years and some really fun teams/players over his tenure. They always played with grit and seemed to never give up regardless of the situation. Even in the years plagued by injury the teams fought to the end. That comes from a culture built by coaching. I will miss that.
3) His challenges and the manner by which he challenged things was a work of art. I wish that volleyball and football-style challenge flags purely to watch him hurl one at the up-ref.
4) The past three years have been REALLY rough. There's been lots of injuries, transfers, and a then some just really bad luck. But the plain fact is that it's 3 straight non-tournament years for a program that was consistently a second weekend participant. That's tough to swallow.
5) The next coach should have no excuse but to hit the ground running. This is a young and talented group that Carlston has gathered, the brand-new facilities are top notch, and it's a program that is hungry for success. I'm eager to see where Gene goes with it. Kevin was a ballsy (but brilliant, imo) decision on the men's side. Wonder of he goes young or proven on the women's?
|
|
|
Post by rampageripster on Dec 3, 2019 14:05:21 GMT -5
The most damning thing to me is how the best talent in Ohio generally stayed away from his program. rampageripster scared away players from Ohio State..............would you want this vile horrific nasty poster as a fan and follower of your program? Ya, you're gonna need to back up this stupidity. Who exactly did I scare away? Who was it? What were they scared by? When did it happen? Or are you just so full of it that you can't back up the checks your mouth is writing? And if I'm doing this I'd hate to see the sort of recruits other programs are missing due to the vitriol that gets thrown around this cesspool on the regular....
|
|
|
Post by NittanyLions on Dec 3, 2019 14:06:24 GMT -5
Not going to happen!
Keep dreaming though.
|
|
|
Post by volleyguy on Dec 3, 2019 14:10:32 GMT -5
I think it would be a good hire, but OSU is in position to hire a proven championship level head coach. DBK has the promise of being that, but that’s a different thing. Name the proven championship head coaches that would even be available? A list doesn't even exist unless they want to dust off Haley. DBK's resume is the easiest sell an AD could make to their university and fanbase. Academic all-conference and captain of a national championship team in college? Check. Won a national championship as an assistant coach? Check. Quickly righted the ship at Louisville in her first three seasons as coach going 65-25, winning an ACC title, and developing multiple all-conference players? Check. Considered one of the best recruiters in the country? Check. Added bonus of being a young female hire? Check. tOSU has money to throw around, but they're not going to pull Cook, Rose, Elliott, Hugh, et al. While DBK isn't the only quality candidate, she should be on a very short list. Honestly, most of those were the same reasons to hire her at Louisville. I don't think she gets the Ohio State job on the basis of what she's accomplished at Louisville. That's a mixed bag and work in progress.
|
|
|
Post by gibbyb1 on Dec 3, 2019 14:16:02 GMT -5
I think it would be a good hire, but OSU is in position to hire a proven championship level head coach. DBK has the promise of being that, but that’s a different thing. Name the proven championship head coaches that would even be available? A list doesn't even exist unless they want to dust off Haley. DBK's resume is the easiest sell an AD could make to their university and fanbase. Academic all-conference and captain of a national championship team in college? Check. Won a national championship as an assistant coach? Check. Quickly righted the ship at Louisville in her first three seasons as coach going 65-25, winning an ACC title, and developing multiple all-conference players? Check. Considered one of the best recruiters in the country? Check. Added bonus of being a young female hire? Check. tOSU has money to throw around, but they're not going to pull Cook, Rose, Elliott, Hugh, et al. While DBK isn't the only quality candidate, she should be on a very short list. I think you are operating From a different definition of available. I think DBK has a terrific resume, and is a good candidate. I just think Ohio State is in a unique position to go out And get a coach with a longer and more formidable track record as a head coach. My comment has nothing to do with DBK, it has everything to do with Ohio states resources.
|
|
|
Post by jasonr on Dec 3, 2019 14:17:02 GMT -5
Name the proven championship head coaches that would even be available? A list doesn't even exist unless they want to dust off Haley. DBK's resume is the easiest sell an AD could make to their university and fanbase. Academic all-conference and captain of a national championship team in college? Check. Won a national championship as an assistant coach? Check. Quickly righted the ship at Louisville in her first three seasons as coach going 65-25, winning an ACC title, and developing multiple all-conference players? Check. Considered one of the best recruiters in the country? Check. Added bonus of being a young female hire? Check. tOSU has money to throw around, but they're not going to pull Cook, Rose, Elliott, Hugh, et al. While DBK isn't the only quality candidate, she should be on a very short list. Honestly, most of those were the same reasons to hire her at Louisville. I don't think she gets the Ohio State job on the basis of what she's accomplished at Louisville. That's a mixed bag and work in progress. I wouldn't call her results a mixed bag at all, but different strokes I suppose. She's just starting to integrate her recruits and transfers. Losing McHenry capped their potential this season, but what she's shown thus far is just the beginning. I'll admit I'm biased because I know her, but she's just one of those people who has the Midas touch, a natural winner. That said, there are certainly other good candidates and I know DBK is happy in Louisville.
|
|
|
Post by cindra on Dec 3, 2019 14:18:32 GMT -5
Name the proven championship head coaches that would even be available? A list doesn't even exist unless they want to dust off Haley. DBK's resume is the easiest sell an AD could make to their university and fanbase. Academic all-conference and captain of a national championship team in college? Check. Won a national championship as an assistant coach? Check. Quickly righted the ship at Louisville in her first three seasons as coach going 65-25, winning an ACC title, and developing multiple all-conference players? Check. Considered one of the best recruiters in the country? Check. Added bonus of being a young female hire? Check. tOSU has money to throw around, but they're not going to pull Cook, Rose, Elliott, Hugh, et al. While DBK isn't the only quality candidate, she should be on a very short list. Honestly, most of those were the same reasons to hire her at Louisville. I don't think she gets the Ohio State job on the basis of what she's accomplished at Louisville. That's a mixed bag and work in progress. They're good reasons to hire any coach. Add her success at Louisville, and it's a solid resume if OSU wants to take a flyer on a good up and comer.
|
|
|
Post by huskerrob on Dec 3, 2019 14:18:36 GMT -5
I cannot recall any of our assistants leaving for head coaching jobs. Nope. None. Don’t know what you’re talking about. Can’t happen. I won’t believe it. Neither Nebraska asst is in any way ready for a job like that. Neither are on any short lists at power 5 schools. not that I think this is wrong info, I have to ask, do you know this as fact or opinion?
|
|
|
Post by jasonr on Dec 3, 2019 14:19:54 GMT -5
Name the proven championship head coaches that would even be available? A list doesn't even exist unless they want to dust off Haley. DBK's resume is the easiest sell an AD could make to their university and fanbase. Academic all-conference and captain of a national championship team in college? Check. Won a national championship as an assistant coach? Check. Quickly righted the ship at Louisville in her first three seasons as coach going 65-25, winning an ACC title, and developing multiple all-conference players? Check. Considered one of the best recruiters in the country? Check. Added bonus of being a young female hire? Check. tOSU has money to throw around, but they're not going to pull Cook, Rose, Elliott, Hugh, et al. While DBK isn't the only quality candidate, she should be on a very short list. I think you are operating From a different definition of available. I think DBK has a terrific resume, and is a good candidate. I just think Ohio State is in a unique position to go out And get a coach with a longer and more formidable track record as a head coach. My comment has nothing to do with DBK, it has everything to do with Ohio states resources. The problem with that is no matter who they get, unless a monster like Cook, Rose, or a couple others, is gambling that they can crack the Nebraska, Penn State, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, gauntlet. Not a lot of longterm proven coaches are willing to gamble their career on that proposition. Maybe if tOSU pays like Nebraska or Penn State, but even with their resources, they're not going to throw 500K+ at someone.
|
|
|
Post by HappyVolley on Dec 3, 2019 14:22:42 GMT -5
James Franklin was hired under an ethical cloud. Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would know that big-time athletic departments have zero problems hiring somebody who has had a questionable past. Certainly in men’s football and basketball. I also think franklin is out after this season. He can’t win big road games. Think he has one in his tenure and he is horrendous at late game management. His coaches arnt getting most of talent they have. He really hasn’t impressed me. O’Brien impressed me. How he did what he did with all the sanctions he had to deal with then the nfl came calling. Just stop. Franklin's contract extension and upgrade will be announced shortly.
|
|
|
Post by huskerrob on Dec 3, 2019 14:22:52 GMT -5
I think DBK would be a great move for tOSU. Would she be willing to leave Louisville? Not only that, but isn't she on the short list if not candidate #1 for Cook's replacement? I thought the Louisville was setup for her and to groom her away from Cook so that her only reference wasn't just Cook's way. I imagine Tamas is #2 but is also said to be very very happy at Illini, and doesn't have as much attachment to Nebraska as DBK
|
|
|
Post by Boof1224 on Dec 3, 2019 14:23:15 GMT -5
I also think franklin is out after this season. He can’t win big road games. Think he has one in his tenure and he is horrendous at late game management. His coaches arnt getting most of talent they have. He really hasn’t impressed me. O’Brien impressed me. How he did what he did with all the sanctions he had to deal with then the nfl came calling. Just stop. Franklin's contract extension and upgrade will be announced shortly. That’s a mistake. I watched the Rutgers game and announcers were even saying it looked like team was playing like coach was already out door
|
|
|
Post by akbar on Dec 3, 2019 14:26:28 GMT -5
I don't know who this is. Burch is not moving to the women's side. His mojo is all with the men. Gosh, I hope not. We NEED quality coaches and VB minds like his to stay on the Mens side. But $$ talks and Im sure a helluva lot more on the womens side would be there.
|
|
|
Post by photos1 on Dec 3, 2019 14:28:26 GMT -5
And how soon until Aird applies? 48 hours ago. . . 🍿🍿🍿🎯
|
|