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Apr 24, 2022 17:09:53 GMT -6
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Post by aceshigh on Apr 24, 2022 17:09:53 GMT -6
Agreed 83 Ace. That’s where I was going with my comment.
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Post by evilleintentions on Apr 24, 2022 18:23:24 GMT -6
Honestly at this point who cares what his salary is. He accepted the job right? It was adequate for him and that’s all that matters.
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Post by 65pointgame on Apr 24, 2022 19:59:23 GMT -6
Honestly at this point who cares what his salary is. He accepted the job right? It was adequate for him and that’s all that matters. I agree with you, but initially brought the salary up because it might give an indication of what they are willing to spend for a new coach. I am guessing several boosters with $ said we want to "right the ship" and we are willing to throw in some $ (above what Spencer was getting) to get the right guy. I am only hypothesizing here.
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Apr 24, 2022 20:24:59 GMT -6
Post by 6thman on Apr 24, 2022 20:24:59 GMT -6
Evansville doesn't have California has higher transportation cost, Higher overall taxes structure nor as many as people out of the realm of sanity but it provides a secure opportunity to leave the state of mass confusion without migrating to Texas. If he is pay the same, his COL is probably close to 20 % increase at a minimum.
Just an opinion...
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Apr 24, 2022 20:36:27 GMT -6
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Post by evilleintentions on Apr 24, 2022 20:36:27 GMT -6
It’s way more than 20 percent tbh. The Ziggy Baby train is here though so that’s what matters.
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Post by ncace on Apr 25, 2022 20:15:21 GMT -6
Meanwhile, Ziggy has shown more enthusiasm and INVOLVEMENT in UE athletics IN THREE DAYS than Spencer showed in the past year. OK, I realize it’s early days, but the AD hire shows that a motivated, enthusiastic person can make a huge difference.
And the same analogy goes for head basketball coach. The right person can turn Aces basketball around FAST.
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Apr 25, 2022 20:20:42 GMT -6
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Post by aceloverlarry on Apr 25, 2022 20:20:42 GMT -6
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Apr 25, 2022 20:28:54 GMT -6
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Post by evilleintentions on Apr 25, 2022 20:28:54 GMT -6
I was really hoping to hear and Oh by the way Coach Todd is fired at the end.
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Post by aceloverlarry on Apr 26, 2022 13:33:06 GMT -6
I love his communication and vocal support of all Aces athletics. Can’t wait to see what he has in store for MBB next season. I’m confident there will be community engagement like we haven’t seen in years
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Post by E-Villan on Apr 27, 2022 8:50:19 GMT -6
His communication and support is outstanding so far, and appears to be 180 of Spencer. I am at the point I really don't care if he keeps Lickliter for this season or not. I am with you in that I can't wait to see what he starts doing with MBB. We will see positive changes regardless of Lickliter, and if Ziggy needs to take his time to develop the best plan of action for restoring MBB, then I am on board.
Some of you wanted the AD named the day after Spencer resigned, and thought we were screwed if we didn't have one by the Final Four. Looks like taking the time to cast a wide net and find the absolute best candidate was the proper way to go. If we are confident that we have the right AD, then we need to trust the process for awhile.
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Post by ncace on Apr 27, 2022 11:13:20 GMT -6
The question about personnel is simply one of being prepared if someone leaves. Schools with ADs who have their head in the process already KNOW who they will call if/when a coaching change is necessary. They don’t start from scratch. The same is true of an AD change. Spencer was not strategically leading UE athletics, he was hanging on and sitting in his office. UE admin. Waited too long, IMHO, to move on from Spencer, but employing Turnkey found a promising replacement. Now, it would be surprising if Dr Ziggy gets caught without a succession/replacement plan should a major sport coach leave or be fired. What he’s shown so far tells me that he’ll be a planner and a communicator. Regardless of what happens with Lick, MBB is going to get a WHOLE LOT MORE ATTENTION FROM the AD from here on out.
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Apr 27, 2022 15:11:40 GMT -6
Post by tbird728 on Apr 27, 2022 15:11:40 GMT -6
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_BarnesJust throwing this out here. What do you think of Ziggy bringing his coach from Bakersfield, Rod Barnes? He's 56 and has coached 25 years. Overall record is 357-360. Has 5 20 win seasons and has gone to the NCAA 4X and NIT 2X. Those 6 seasons he was 135-65 .675, his other 19 seasons he was 222-295 .429. Coached at Ole Miss for 8 years.
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Post by aces44 on Apr 27, 2022 15:21:38 GMT -6
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_BarnesJust throwing this out here. What do you think of Ziggy bringing his coach from Bakersfield, Rod Barnes? He's 56 and has coached 25 years. Overall record is 357-360. Has 5 20 win seasons and has gone to the NCAA 4X and NIT 2X. Those 6 seasons he was 135-65 .675, his other 19 seasons he was 222-295 .429. Coached at Ole Miss for 8 years. Prob pass on a guy with an overall losing record…
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Post by ncace on Apr 27, 2022 15:26:41 GMT -6
Personally, I think there are better choices than Barnes, however, There is no doubt in my mind that Barnes would have had a better shot at bringing Lander to UE.
For that matter, I think Fife, Ragland, Smithpeters, etc. ALL of them would have at least had constant communication with Lander. Lickliter simply ISN’t A good recruiter, and his assts. are doing some work, but do not appear to be dynamos. Maybe, they will reel in a big, a pg, and a couple of slashers to show their moxie. Sure hope so.
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Post by aceloverlarry on Apr 27, 2022 15:32:41 GMT -6
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_BarnesJust throwing this out here. What do you think of Ziggy bringing his coach from Bakersfield, Rod Barnes? He's 56 and has coached 25 years. Overall record is 357-360. Has 5 20 win seasons and has gone to the NCAA 4X and NIT 2X. Those 6 seasons he was 135-65 .675, his other 19 seasons he was 222-295 .429. Coached at Ole Miss for 8 years. Short run of success in the early 2000s and very limited success since then… sounds very similar to someone we else we all know. Hard pass for me. Hope he finds an up and comer like Mike Lewis.
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