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Post by ad1770 on Jul 7, 2023 11:22:30 GMT -6
Coach Rags-Head Coach
Snow-Associate HC
Jones-Assistant Coach
Swanson-Assistant HC
This is the group that can go on the road to recruit players, off campus visits.
Funk-Assistant Coach/Chief of Staff
Balentine-Director of Player Development
Dowd-Graduate Assistant
This group can only “recruit” when a recruit comes on campus for a visit.
Watch Dowd after this season. He should be on track to finish his grad studies, and may be in line for a permanent position after this year (video coordinator perhaps?)
I really like this group as assembled.
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Post by austinace on Jul 13, 2023 16:59:36 GMT -6
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Post by 65pointgame on Jul 13, 2023 20:56:28 GMT -6
Thanks for posting the link. The video that came up after the coaches interview was --- Chase Hug's walk off grand slam against Indiana State to force a final game. -- good memories.
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Post by Aces&Eights on Jul 14, 2023 7:00:23 GMT -6
Jevin Redman interview of Coach Rags t.co/k2AL52yWjQLast year Rags knew they had a problem to fix, didn't what the problem was, and had to uncover that problem. This year at this time they have had 4 more weeks of summer practices with 5 returning players that now know the terminology, how to break down film, ... and can lead by example in drills and such for the new players. Rags says the Vegas MTE is shaky and UE is considering 3 other MTEs if Vegas doesn't work out. |
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Post by austinace on Jul 16, 2023 21:13:00 GMT -6
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Post by stlscooter on Nov 27, 2023 7:52:45 GMT -6
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Post by Atlanta Ace on Nov 27, 2023 8:38:07 GMT -6
MVC Coach of the Year is also a real possibility. The entire staff has done a terrific job.
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Post by aceloverlarry on Nov 27, 2023 9:09:00 GMT -6
I’d say it’s time for an extension and a raise in the off-season if things keep trending up like they appear to be. |
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Post by Aces&Eights on Nov 27, 2023 10:06:34 GMT -6
I’d say it’s time for an extension and a raise in the off-season if things keep trending up like they appear to be. I agree. Rags' daughter is in HS and son in middle school. I don't see him on the move again until both are finished with HS. |
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Post by aceloverlarry on Nov 27, 2023 10:31:21 GMT -6
I’d say it’s time for an extension and a raise in the off-season if things keep trending up like they appear to be. I agree. Rags' daughter is in HS and son in middle school. I don't see him on the move again until both are finished with HS. I really hope that’s the case. It would be awesome if he decided he wanted to spend his career here like Coach Jake at UNI, but I doubt we will be that fortunate if we have high level success like Coach Jake. Either way, let’s get him paid and hold onto him for as long as we can. |
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Post by E-Villan on Nov 27, 2023 10:59:57 GMT -6
I think this conversation is a bit premature, but there is no question Rags and staff have absolutely exceeded all of our expectations to this point.
With the hell this program has gone through since 2001, the support still pouring in and the ambitions of our AD and President, I can't imagine any scenario where they wouldn't pull out all the stops to maintain any success we may be fortunate to have. None.
You also have to consider Ragland's perspective. He has moved around a lot, waiting for his chance. He got his chance in his hometown..where is family lives, where his kids are in school, etc. He knows damn well what this program can be if successful. If and that is a big IF at this point, he is successful enough to get recruited by the big boys, he would be in a position to be a hero here. When winning, this has to be one of the best jobs in the conference. That in addition to being surrounded by friends and family would have to make leaving very difficult...provided we take care of him.
He is also a smart man and his profession is littered with former mid-major coaching studs who destroyed their careers jumping into the P5 game. Prohm, Crean, Miller, even Lickliter are just a small example. Look at former Ace Chris Mack. He could have spent the rest of career being more than comfortable at Xavier. Great job. Got greedy and jumped to Louisville, where after a very short stint, basically unemployable.
Enjoy the ride and trust that if and when the time comes, Ziggy and Pres P will do everything possible to keep that train rolling.
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Post by hedlyvanhalen on Nov 27, 2023 11:17:12 GMT -6
Let’s pump the brakes here a little. We haven’t even started the grind of conference play, and it will be a grind.
Whoever Mr. Burnerball is, he’s harvesting clicks and we are helping him.
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Post by aces44 on Nov 27, 2023 12:44:50 GMT -6
All good points above.
But… It doesn’t matter. You could give a lifetime contract with 15% annual raises and it wouldn’t touch an P5 offer when it comes.
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Post by Incognito on Nov 27, 2023 14:47:36 GMT -6
A better time to discuss when Ragland will be offered the HC job at Milky Way University would be in March. Currently in Year Two, he has accumulated one conference win. Maybe he will double that Wednesday night. If so, I still wouldn't offer him a contract extension on Thursday morning. Let's at least wait until the leftover turkey in the fridge is covered with blue mold.
There will be injuries. Maybe Bobe. Maybe Humrichous. Let's wait a while for the tickertape parade.
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