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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2020 8:08:59 GMT -6
I am guess when I think of Spencer all I can do is remember his words when he fired Marty. He was so articulate as to the reasons why he did, and showed great passion for the program. I do not hold him fully accountable for the McCarty debacle. To say Spencer "should have known this or that" seems silly to me. McCarty, IMO, was duping a lot of people well before he ever set foot on Evansville's campus. Additionally, as E'Villan stated, their have been major capital improvements with UE athletics - I am not sure how responsible he has been for this, all of it?? most of it??? Based on that, I am in no hurry to rush him to the door.
If I were to name a new AD, I don't think it would be Crews, as much as I respect him. Not sure if he would be as visionary as I would want someone to be. Marcus Wilson would be a strong choice (if Coach Lick does not hire him as an assistant coach...stay tuned on that one). Marcus has such great integrity, well spoken, and great ambassador to UE athletics. I think he would make good decisions.
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Post by Aces&Eights on Mar 13, 2020 8:27:58 GMT -6
Jim Crews is 66 years old and retired/semi-retired. Why would he ever want to be an AD?
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Post by acecard on Mar 13, 2020 11:29:46 GMT -6
I am guess when I think of Spencer all I can do is remember his words when he fired Marty. He was so articulate as to the reasons why he did, and showed great passion for the program. I do not hold him fully accountable for the McCarty debacle. To say Spencer "should have known this or that" seems silly to me. McCarty, IMO, was duping a lot of people well before he ever set foot on Evansville's campus. Additionally, as E'Villan stated, their have been major capital improvements with UE athletics - I am not sure how responsible he has been for this, all of it?? most of it??? Based on that, I am in no hurry to rush him to the door. If I were to name a new AD, I don't think it would be Crews, as much as I respect him. Not sure if he would be as visionary as I would want someone to be. Marcus Wilson would be a strong choice (if Coach Lick does not hire him as an assistant coach...stay tuned on that one). Marcus has such great integrity, well spoken, and great ambassador to UE athletics. I think he would make good decisions. I would be all in for Marcus.
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Post by acecard on Mar 13, 2020 11:31:07 GMT -6
I am guess when I think of Spencer all I can do is remember his words when he fired Marty. He was so articulate as to the reasons why he did, and showed great passion for the program. I do not hold him fully accountable for the McCarty debacle. To say Spencer "should have known this or that" seems silly to me. McCarty, IMO, was duping a lot of people well before he ever set foot on Evansville's campus. Additionally, as E'Villan stated, their have been major capital improvements with UE athletics - I am not sure how responsible he has been for this, all of it?? most of it??? Based on that, I am in no hurry to rush him to the door. If I were to name a new AD, I don't think it would be Crews, as much as I respect him. Not sure if he would be as visionary as I would want someone to be. Marcus Wilson would be a strong choice (if Coach Lick does not hire him as an assistant coach...stay tuned on that one). Marcus has such great integrity, well spoken, and great ambassador to UE athletics. I think he would make good decisions.
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Post by lawrencevgibson on Mar 14, 2020 10:19:15 GMT -6
I believe it would create even more problems putting heads on the chopping block. We should give everyone concerned a chance to right the ship. I would love to see Marcus as a assistant coach to TL.
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Post by E-Villan on Mar 14, 2020 11:34:53 GMT -6
I am guess when I think of Spencer all I can do is remember his words when he fired Marty. He was so articulate as to the reasons why he did, and showed great passion for the program. I do not hold him fully accountable for the McCarty debacle. To say Spencer "should have known this or that" seems silly to me. McCarty, IMO, was duping a lot of people well before he ever set foot on Evansville's campus. Additionally, as E'Villan stated, their have been major capital improvements with UE athletics - I am not sure how responsible he has been for this, all of it?? most of it??? Based on that, I am in no hurry to rush him to the door. If I were to name a new AD, I don't think it would be Crews, as much as I respect him. Not sure if he would be as visionary as I would want someone to be. Marcus Wilson would be a strong choice (if Coach Lick does not hire him as an assistant coach...stay tuned on that one). Marcus has such great integrity, well spoken, and great ambassador to UE athletics. I think he would make good decisions. I agree with you on Spencer. Like I said before, the results of the teams (particularly the womens team) does warrant some examination of his abilities. I have met Spencer, and he is sharp, and comes across as a very competitive guy. Just what you want. I agree his twitter take on the officiating at Murray was probably not a wise look, but it does show someone who is competitive. I think most of the issues we have faced have been above him, and he has had his hands tied up until the arrival of Pres. P. Give him the benefit of the doubt, and watch how he responds to the current state of the basketball program. Ladies need new direction, and the men will need a ton of marketing and support as TL attempts to rebuild this mess. The worse thing that can happen during this would be for the fans to disappear.
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Post by COUTEAU on Mar 14, 2020 11:47:59 GMT -6
Does anyone recall a posted comment, a few years back... Made by a PAF or might have been PURPLE CODE member concerning, they had attended a golf outing and overheard a conversation between AD Spencer and another attendee?
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Post by wildbill on Mar 19, 2020 19:10:00 GMT -6
Spencer may get saved by the coronavirus...... If the baseball and softball teams tanked, I bet they were going to look hard at firing him.
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Post by ibleedpurple on Mar 19, 2020 20:01:20 GMT -6
Virus or not he should be gone. The BB team had a few nice wins but started 0-8. I did not see them being in the top half of the conference. Girls SB team about .500 and has some good, young talent. The overall data speaks for itself over his tenure. Time to move on imho.
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Post by aradace on Mar 20, 2020 16:27:21 GMT -6
Totally agree. Fire him. He knew about Walter traits when he he hired him. That is why he was in counseling. Before lawsuit is done he is going to cost UE a great deal on money. Plus he sucks.
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Post by acesaces on Mar 23, 2020 15:13:34 GMT -6
I've been saying this for a year. Get him out of here he's done nothing good for us
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Post by Ace Texan on Mar 24, 2020 9:09:14 GMT -6
UIC just hired Luke Yaklich. A former assistant under John Beilein--who helped revamp their defense, a former assistant under Shaka Smart, and assistant at Illinois State.
Around 45 years old.
This is the type of hire that UE should've made in the offseason.
A young assistant coach with a nice pedigree and some upside.
Instead, they hired an old fuddy-duddy.
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Post by acecard on Mar 24, 2020 10:08:43 GMT -6
UIC just hired Luke Yaklich. A former assistant under John Beilein--who helped revamp their defense, a former assistant under Shaka Smart, and assistant at Illinois State. Around 45 years old. This is the type of hire that UE should've made in the offseason. A young assistant coach with a nice pedigree and some upside. Instead, they hired an old fuddy-duddy. I am willing to give Lick a season to see what he can do, but I generally agree with your post. I was wanting a young energetic guy to begin with, but there is nothing to do now, but go with the flow.
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Post by ncace on Mar 24, 2020 11:40:10 GMT -6
What we have seen with the hiring of coach Lick is an attempt to stabilize a team that had NO chance to hold their heads high under coach Bennie. IF Lick’s contract was structured properly, it would be for 2 years (max) firm, with maybe an option to extend for a year. The key to this hire is whether Spencer allows coach to bring on a REALLY GOOD associate HC/recruiter/HC IN-waiting. If this doesn’t happen, then Spencer just didn’t have a plan and doesn’t have a clue. I cannot fathom Prez P going along with a plan that only helped our players get through the disaster season.
Now, if there is NOT a strong, additional staff addition, we are in for another long season, and more importantly, there will be little future for fans to grab onto. UE must grab 3-4 game-ready recruits this year AND next. To do that, we’ll need a roadmap that shows future leadership, not just coach Lick. (No disrespect intended to coach)
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