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Post by thevoiceofreason on Dec 21, 2022 13:07:42 GMT -5
I find it interesting that the candidates mentioned are levels down from other top jobs. If Michigan is all in, it’s a job they could land a big boy. That is a HUGE if. Until yesterday I wasn't sure that the AD was even aware we had a volleyball team. An AD of action would see the attendance numbers and viewership across the country (and specifically with UM) and see this as a great opportunity. Not sure that's what UM has.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2022 13:30:40 GMT -5
I find it interesting that the candidates mentioned are levels down from other top jobs. If Michigan is all in, it’s a job they could land a big boy. In my 25 years as a fan in the B1G, I can't recall Michigan ever going out and making a jaw dropping hire in women's sports. I'm kind of surprised how they've let Ohio State and Penn State lap them consistently in the women's team sports (outside of softball).
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Post by bprtbone on Dec 21, 2022 13:42:10 GMT -5
I find it interesting that the candidates mentioned are levels down from other top jobs. If Michigan is all in, it’s a job they could land a big boy. In my 25 years as a fan in the B1G, I can't recall Michigan ever going out and making a jaw dropping hire in women's sports. I'm kind of surprised how they've let Ohio State and Penn State lap them consistently in the women's team sports (outside of softball). ... and Field Hockey, and Rowing, and Water Polo.
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Post by taxidea on Dec 21, 2022 13:55:27 GMT -5
Tom Black. Go get him.
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Post by avid 2.0 on Dec 21, 2022 13:58:10 GMT -5
nah. they need the better Canadian NT coach. She can bring in Jennifer Cross too lol
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Post by taxidea on Dec 21, 2022 14:06:53 GMT -5
nah. they need the better Canadian NT coach. She can bring in Jennifer Cross too lol Honestly, when I saw her picture, I convulsed a little bit. But yeah, sure. Put the B1G on tilt. LOL
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Post by volleynerdmw on Dec 21, 2022 14:10:58 GMT -5
Kelli Miller-Phillips is my guess. I have been beating this drum for a while. With Purdue's staff looking to not be going anywhere this would be her best bet to elevate to the Big 10. Great recruiting roots in the area and coming off at at-large bid in the MAC. She has done all she can do at Ball State.
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Post by definitelymaybe on Dec 21, 2022 14:12:51 GMT -5
Leanne Williamson?? She's been at USD for a bit...maybe she's ready to make a move.
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Post by pastasevensamurai on Dec 21, 2022 15:02:27 GMT -5
My wish list as a diehard Michigan fan: Kelli Miller Phillips Brittany Dildine Erin Virtue Would have to think KMP is the most attainable, given UM's current commitment to VB (primarily salary & facilities). Even at the previous poor salary it'd still be 2x what she makes at BSU. Not that money is everything, but it definitely talks. I wish this coaching search would get the same publicity that a major program would get. If the likes of Dildine and Reyes and Nelson are coming to AA to interview it means they at least believe somewhat in what Michigan Volleyball could be. It's very easy to get negative on where the program stands in the B1G and within the ranks of UM itself. My short list is similar: Erin Virtue Kelli Miller Phillips Rob Beam I don't think we are going to get a big name assistant unless the program really ramps up the salary and facility offerings. Rosen made $190k base
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Post by greatlakesvballer on Dec 21, 2022 15:30:36 GMT -5
Michigan has the budget and the brand to lure away a big time coach and upgrade their arena, but they won't. They'll hire a regional mid-major coach or grab a hot assistant. Kelli Miller Phillips Jaylen Reyes Brittany Dildine Anders Nelson Dan Meske? (He's an Ohio State grad so that would be extra spicy) Nelson and Dildine are both already in the mix for at least one other open job at the moment. So that would make sense. I would think Dildine would be encouraging Matt Ulmer to apply, so that she can apply at Oregon...she could be much nearer the wife.
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Post by gibbyb1 on Dec 21, 2022 17:07:39 GMT -5
I find it interesting that the candidates mentioned are levels down from other top jobs. If Michigan is all in, it’s a job they could land a big boy. That is a HUGE if. Until yesterday I wasn't sure that the AD was even aware we had a volleyball team. An AD of action would see the attendance numbers and viewership across the country (and specifically with UM) and see this as a great opportunity. Not sure that's what UM has. Hard to imagine, especially with how much more money will be coming in with new TV deal. They may make 350k on coca-cola sales during football season.
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Post by InfoBot on Dec 21, 2022 17:39:36 GMT -5
I find it interesting that the candidates mentioned are levels down from other top jobs. If Michigan is all in, it’s a job they could land a big boy. That is a HUGE if. Until yesterday I wasn't sure that the AD was even aware we had a volleyball team. An AD of action would see the attendance numbers and viewership across the country (and specifically with UM) and see this as a great opportunity. Not sure that's what UM has. I said this in the Mark Rosen Out at Michigan thread, but: The AD got there in January 2016. That fall, Michigan was the #12 seed in the tourney and made the S16. In 2017, they dropped some matches they shouldn't have but upset #8 MSU, #15 Purdue, and #16 Purdue in the last two weeks of the regular season. 2018 saw them upsetting #11 Pitt in the R32 and losing a S16 match to #5 Texas (sets 2 and 3 were 29-27, 27-29). The AD had to give the Rosens an extention. In the time of the extension (2019-2022), the AD has had to deal with ALL the Big 3s--had to hire a MBB coach in 2019 (after a successful 12-year Beilein left for the NBA), had to deal with backlash about Football's HC Harbaugh and restructured his contract in 2022, and hired a Baseball coach in 2022. I'm sure most ADs would consider those to be more pressing issues than buying out a coach of an Olympic Sports (even though VB in the B1G often gets more attention and resources than the others), particulary when 2019 was a 21 win season and another R32 tournament finish and 2020 when they didn't contest almost as many matches as they did and 8 of their 9 losses were vs #11 Purdue, @ #9 Ohio State, vs #5 Nebraska, and @ #1 Wisconsin. Sure Keen needs a facelift (or maybe facial reconstructive surgery...) but I don't think it's fair to say that Michigan doesn't care about volleyball at this juncture. Who they hire/what they pay in salary this time around might be grounds for that assumtion, but time will tell. I also too an in depth look at their Athletic Department as a whole and besides Men's Lacrosse, Men's Track & Field, and Women's Basketball ('22 E8), all the programs (88%) have won a Conference regular season and/or tourney title since this AD arrived. That's insane honestly. They are one of the top 5 wealthiest Athletic Departments in the country, with an increased conference pay out on the way, and two historically good volleyball teams coming onto the schedule in 2024. I'm not sure why they'd decide that volleyball was the place that was acceptable for average, even if it's among, if not thee toughest B1G title to win. But again, time will tell here.
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Post by B1Gminnesotafan on Dec 21, 2022 18:02:25 GMT -5
Where's the poll?
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Post by vbcoltrane on Dec 21, 2022 18:13:50 GMT -5
That is a HUGE if. Until yesterday I wasn't sure that the AD was even aware we had a volleyball team. An AD of action would see the attendance numbers and viewership across the country (and specifically with UM) and see this as a great opportunity. Not sure that's what UM has. I said this in the Mark Rosen Out at Michigan thread, but: The AD got there in January 2016. That fall, Michigan was the #12 seed in the tourney and made the S16. In 2017, they dropped some matches they shouldn't have but upset #8 MSU, #15 Purdue, and #16 Purdue in the last two weeks of the regular season. 2018 saw them upsetting #11 Pitt in the R32 and losing a S16 match to #5 Texas (sets 2 and 3 were 29-27, 27-29). The AD had to give the Rosens an extention. In the time of the extension (2019-2022), the AD has had to deal with ALL the Big 3s--had to hire a MBB coach in 2019 (after a successful 12-year Beilein left for the NBA), had to deal with backlash about Football's HC Harbaugh and restructured his contract in 2022, and hired a Baseball coach in 2022. I'm sure most ADs would consider those to be more pressing issues than buying out a coach of an Olympic Sports (even though VB in the B1G often gets more attention and resources than the others), particulary when 2019 was a 21 win season and another R32 tournament finish and 2020 when they didn't contest almost as many matches as they did and 8 of their 9 losses were vs #11 Purdue, @ #9 Ohio State, vs #5 Nebraska, and @ #1 Wisconsin. Sure Keen needs a facelift (or maybe facial reconstructive surgery...) but I don't think it's fair to say that Michigan doesn't care about volleyball at this juncture. Who they hire/what they pay in salary this time around might be grounds for that assumtion, but time will tell. I also too an in depth look at their Athletic Department as a whole and besides Men's Lacrosse, Men's Track & Field, and Women's Basketball ('22 E8), all the programs (88%) have won a Conference regular season and/or tourney title since this AD arrived. That's insane honestly. They are one of the top 5 wealthiest Athletic Departments in the country, with an increased conference pay out on the way, and two historically good volleyball teams coming onto the schedule in 2024. I'm not sure why they'd decide that volleyball was the place that was acceptable for average, even if it's among, if not thee toughest B1G title to win. But again, time will tell here. I really hope Michigan hits a home run with this. There's no reason not to.
I am sometimes skeptical about whether schools with "rich" athletic departments will truly spread the wealth. Everyone talks about increased media money and other riches as if it's a foregone conclusion that everyone benefits to the same level, but departments find ways to spend money and it wouldn't surprise me at all if a, IMO, disproportionate share of money goes to football and athletic admin. Obviously all the other sports still get money, but will they see significant increases in expenditures, salaries, etc., and will salaries in other sports stay competitive to the marketplace.
From al the info you've shared, it seems like there's a good chance that Michigan will do right by VB. I hope so.
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Post by InfoBot on Dec 21, 2022 18:30:12 GMT -5
Leanne Williamson?? She's been at USD for a bit...maybe she's ready to make a move. I've seen Miller Phillips thrown around a lot in head coach seach threads this year, but Williamson has more sustained success as a mid-major HC. They've won the Summit League regular season or tournament crown every year in the last 5, including claiming both this year, with a roster of mostly Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, and Nebraska kids. She's also a Wisconsin native, so the Great Lakes region is the only area she's called home outside of South Dakota. If they want a mid-major HC, this might be the pick! I'm not ruling out the possibility of a talented P5 Associate Head/Assistant Coach. That might be the best move, depending on who's available (although I don't think Meske is leaving Loui). I just think a strong hire needs made, and soon, if the Blue wants a shot to win the portal and establish themselves among the second tier of the B1G next year, which may very well be obtainable since MN has to replace Booth/McGraw/Wenaas, OSU graduated four starters, PSU has to replace Clark/Elisaia/Williams, and Purdue is going to be young. Additionally, for the company Michigan had in the third tier this year, IL was plagued with injurise so it's hard to say what next year looks like in Champaign, IN is well... IN, NW lost 10 off their roster including 2nd Team AA Thomas-Ailara, and MD lost Jones and Gomillion. I will continue to say there is so much potential with this hire. I hope the AD doesn't miss.
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