Penn State 2022

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Dec 24, 2021 23:38:47 GMT -5 knapplc said:

Rose should have done what Pettit did. Go land your replacement and work side by side for a year, then step down. Makes for an easier transition.

I think they were. I think that was the idea when Rockwell originally came back. They made a title for her and was paying her head coach pay. I always thought the thought was her hang under rose for a few years and then take over. Then she retired and kinda screwed that idea up

[volleyaudience]

Dec 24, 2021 22:58:43 GMT -5 gibbyb1 said:

Dec 24, 2021 21:22:26 GMT -5 volleyaudience said:

My first choice would be DBK, Salima Rockwell, or Coach Jen Flynn Oldenburg. If none are available, I would look very hard to find a coach who was as I could get to being fully prepared and well rounded for a high level job as these three.  

Oddly enough the person most likely on your list to take it would be DBK. Disclaimer : I don’t think any of the three would.

Yes, I think they may be unattainable. From the school's point of view, I certainly think their first choice would normally be a successful D1 coach who has proven success leading a program.

[moody]

wow, what a daunting task at Penn State. To have to accept a multi year multi million dollar contract, with the history of Penn State volleyball in the premier volleyball conference in the country. You just have to feel bad for anyone who would take on such a task.

[Wiswell]

Dec 25, 2021 8:57:59 GMT -5 moody said:

wow, what a daunting task at Penn State. To have to accept a multi year multi million dollar contract, with the history of Penn State volleyball in the premier volleyball conference in the country. You just have to feel bad for anyone who would take on such a task.

People have egos and ambitions big enough for any task.

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Dec 25, 2021 11:20:15 GMT -5 Wiswell said:

Dec 25, 2021 8:57:59 GMT -5 moody said:

wow, what a daunting task at Penn State. To have to accept a multi year multi million dollar contract, with the history of Penn State volleyball in the premier volleyball conference in the country. You just have to feel bad for anyone who would take on such a task.

People have egos and ambitions big enough for any task.

And success when big talent matches big ego😎

[HappyVolley]

Dec 25, 2021 8:57:59 GMT -5 moody said:

wow, what a daunting task at Penn State. To have to accept a multi year multi million dollar contract, with the history of Penn State volleyball in the premier volleyball conference in the country. You just have to feel bad for anyone who would take on such a task.

No guts, no glory. 

[greatlakesvballer]

Dec 25, 2021 11:20:15 GMT -5 Wiswell said:

Dec 25, 2021 8:57:59 GMT -5 moody said:

wow, what a daunting task at Penn State. To have to accept a multi year multi million dollar contract, with the history of Penn State volleyball in the premier volleyball conference in the country. You just have to feel bad for anyone who would take on such a task.

People have egos and ambitions big enough for any task.

Yeah. I’ve heard Bret Bielema is interested now.

[Wiswell]

Dec 25, 2021 15:46:51 GMT -5 greatlakesvballer said:

Dec 25, 2021 11:20:15 GMT -5 Wiswell said:

People have egos and ambitions big enough for any task.

Yeah. I’ve heard Bret Bielema is interested now.

You got confused because I had the word "big" in there, right?

Honestly, I haven't the foggiest notion who will get this job.

The last big opening like this, in my biased opinion, was Wisconsin. And that choice of KPS was obvious, except to Alvarez who thought VB was a cute sport where you didn't have to pay.

With Rose's success, at least the AD won't think they can get someone on the cheap, like Alvarez tried, at first.

I don't see anyone positioned for the kind of move like Sheffield was. Experienced, successful AND willing to move. People have offered candidates that fit the bill in two of three, but nobody has offered a candidate who fits all three. And I can't either.

[vollectator]

Dec 23, 2021 22:56:20 GMT -5 offonvictory said:

Dec 23, 2021 22:14:13 GMT -5 vollectator said:

those are some huge shoes to fill. not envious of the new coach, whoever that might be.

I don’t know… I feel like the team’s high level but not championship level performance over the past few years makes it a bit easier and the transfer portal can right a ship much faster now. 

true in the immediate future, but in the long run all Penn St lady's volleyball coaches would be measured against the ridiculously high bar that Rose's set, wouldn't you say? 

[greatlakesvballer]

Dec 25, 2021 16:31:08 GMT -5 Wiswell said:

Dec 25, 2021 15:46:51 GMT -5 greatlakesvballer said:

Yeah. I’ve heard Bret Bielema is interested now.

You got confused because I had the word "big" in there, right?

No. That was just the biggest ego I could think of in the moment…and he probably thinks he can coach volleyball, anyway. 😝

[bbg95]

Dec 25, 2021 16:31:08 GMT -5 Wiswell said:

Dec 25, 2021 15:46:51 GMT -5 greatlakesvballer said:

Yeah. I’ve heard Bret Bielema is interested now.

You got confused because I had the word "big" in there, right?

Honestly, I haven't the foggiest notion who will get this job.

The last big opening like this, in my biased opinion, was Wisconsin. And that choice of KPS was obvious, except to Alvarez who thought VB was a cute sport where you didn't have to pay.

With Rose's success, at least the AD won't think they can get someone on the cheap, like Alvarez tried, at first.

I don't see anyone positioned for the kind of move like Sheffield was. Experienced, successful AND willing to move. People have offered candidates that fit the bill in two of three, but nobody has offered a candidate who fits all three. And I can't either.

I'd argue that Stanford was at least as big an opening as Wisconsin was.

[babybacksets]

Where is Karch Kiraly residing these days?

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Most coaches worthy of following Russ Rose already reside in better situations.

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What I know is that no matter who is picked, 50% of VTers will be disdainful of the choice in one way or another, 40% will be guardedly approving, and 30% will say "Something doesn't add up here."

[Wiswell]

Dec 25, 2021 18:03:45 GMT -5 bbg95 said:

Dec 25, 2021 16:31:08 GMT -5 Wiswell said:

You got confused because I had the word "big" in there, right?

Honestly, I haven't the foggiest notion who will get this job.

The last big opening like this, in my biased opinion, was Wisconsin. And that choice of KPS was obvious, except to Alvarez who thought VB was a cute sport where you didn't have to pay.

With Rose's success, at least the AD won't think they can get someone on the cheap, like Alvarez tried, at first.

I don't see anyone positioned for the kind of move like Sheffield was. Experienced, successful AND willing to move. People have offered candidates that fit the bill in two of three, but nobody has offered a candidate who fits all three. And I can't either.

I'd argue that Stanford was at least as big an opening as Wisconsin was.

Yup. Agree. Actually, bigger. Sustain the program versus rebuilding from a strong history. And Hambly was the obvious choice there I thought. California native with the success and demeanor similar to Dunning.

I agree that VT will analyze the choice. But I also think the choice will not be a wrong pick because the AD is going to have good, objective advisors, because that's what Rose would demand.