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espn and jon rothstein both report...im tempted to believe this one. Again, I am trying not to be excited because I've been burned a lot. Rothstein says he has another interview tonight. He was Associate Head Coach at Arizona which means he clearly has some pedigree. More importantly, his teams at Ball State played tremendous defense. Last edited by Simms (3/23/2017 6:43 pm) Assuming that he is actually hired, I like the new coach and I think he is a good hire. I wonder what TJ thinks of him. Tj and him would be together at Arizona for a couple years before going to Ball State. Kind of funny I did some more googling. I wonder what TJ thinks of him. Tj and him would be together at Arizona for a couple years before going to Ball State. Kind of funny Yeah I think tj's red shirt year would have been whitford's last year at AZ. The more I research I do, the more I like this (potential) hire. I've taken the liberty to have my university's back on Twitter. Even shot a rebuttal back to The Duquesne Duke. The late Paul Krakowski once taught aspiring journalists to be fair and accurate in reporting. People are quoting "sources" and stating things as though they are facts. Unless verified, they are not facts. No one has asked Duquesne University for its version of things. Gathering information from all relevant parties was once required. Now we quote imbeciles quoting sources from other imbeciles. They probably don't even know there's a new president and AD. I gave it to Zeise for quoting Wikipedia as a source. What a hack! Whitford was also the head recruiter for Arizona. Man has to have an eye for talent. ED, yes the guy from Ball State. What do you think? I'm thinkin the professor had the inside scoop. I've taken the liberty to have my university's back on Twitter. Even shot a rebuttal back to The Duquesne Duke. The late Paul Krakowski once taught aspiring journalists to be fair and accurate in reporting. People are quoting "sources" and stating things as though they are facts. Unless verified, they are not facts. No one has asked Duquesne University for its version of things. Gathering information from all relevant parties was once required. Now we quote imbeciles quoting sources from other imbeciles. They probably don't even know there's a new president and AD. Blog? Maybe I post too much... Watching Kansas v Purdue. They cut to a shot of Larry Brown and guess who's sitting next to him? Joe Dooley. All the Kansas boys going back to cheer on the team. Watching Kansas v Purdue. They cut to a shot of Larry Brown and guess who's sitting next to him? Joe Dooley. All the Kansas boys going back to cheer on the team. What'll Brown do if Kansas plays Carolina. I've taken the liberty to have my university's back on Twitter. Even shot a rebuttal back to The Duquesne Duke. The late Paul Krakowski once taught aspiring journalists to be fair and accurate in reporting. People are quoting "sources" and stating things as though they are facts. Unless verified, they are not facts. No one has asked Duquesne University for its version of things. Gathering information from all relevant parties was once required. Now we quote imbeciles quoting sources from other imbeciles. They probably don't even know there's a new president and AD. Blog? Just saw references to Akron's Dambrot as next target who will turn us down. It looks like another trap! Is he looking to sweeten his deal at Akron? Be very careful. I emailed Phil Racicot at Duq my frustration and explained the media's perception and how I'm not happy how Duquesne is getting made fun of. When I wrestled a decade ago he was there and I know him so that's the connection in case you wondered. He sent a paragraph response that was very nice. Basically thanking every alum for support and everybody is looking for a conclusion soon basically. Last edited by lilpav30 (3/24/2017 8:47 pm) John Harris talked to Dambrot who said reason he turned down Amodio last time was because of TJ leaving. Can you believe? I agree. Kelsey cancelled his press conference at Mass; the AD at Ok State hired a search firm then hired Good perspective Hilltopper. As fans, we have no choice but to sit back and watch and hope that a good coach is hired. There are few people who know what has happened so far and what is happening now. This was posted yesterday at armadillo sports.com. which I started reading during the Kojo Mensah recruitment. Last edited by HookShot (3/25/2017 7:27 am) The same guy that reported dambrot told his recruits he was going nowhere also reported that dambrot said Duquesne was his other favorite school compared to Akron, this isn't dead, and neither are we. I agree a lot of these turn downs probably have a lot to do with people wanting to wait for dominos to fall, which says to me we tried to snag someone early in the process.
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i dont think he was on any of our radars, but you know what? this isn't a bad get. his head coach history at a small good is pretty successful, and he's been the assistant at some solid programs like Xavier and Arizona.
if this is true, im pretty satisfied on the surface
Ball State led the MAC in scoring defense (66.8) while ranking second in the league and 40th nationally in field goal percentage defense (.405).
He also coached under Herb Sendek. Wonder if that is his Pittsburgh connection? Who knows. Again, he probably will turn us down anyways.
Also, I really dislike Paul Zeise
"You have to be realistic about these things." - Logen Ninefingers
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Harper said he wanted a head coach that knew the A10.
Whitford is a head coach and worked for Sean Miller at Xavier.
I assume Whitford also satisfies the need for good defense, toughness and an
efficient offense.
He is affordable.
Harper never asked for a coach that has been to the NIT or NCAA.
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Whitford received a contract extension to 2020-2021 from Ball St.
His base salary is $275,000 per year. No mention of bonus money but if
the salary is correct, Harper could offer Whitford what was paid Ferry and
make everyone happy.
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ElDuque wrote:
You're the MAN! I just recently joined this blog and it warms my heart to know that there is some passion left among us Duquesne fans! I cannot abide by the biased Pittsburgh media who have been pro-Pitt and ant-Duquesne for years. Unfortunately I guess we've given them the ammo but it is long standing bias that existed before our program headed south. Hopefully this guy from Ball State, who seems like a solid hire, can turn this around. Obviously, the administration was/is looking for someone with HC experience and a track record of building a winner. When we rise from the ashes it will be all the sweeter-and I'll be traveling to the NCAA tournament to watch our Dukes even if they play the game in Antarctica!
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Vicimus Atlanticum decem
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Tjsbmurphy wrote:ElDuque wrote:
You're the MAN! I just recently joined this blog and it warms my heart to know that there is some passion left among us Duquesne fans! I cannot abide by the biased Pittsburgh media who have been pro-Pitt and ant-Duquesne for years. Unfortunately I guess we've given them the ammo but it is long standing bias that existed before our program headed south. Hopefully this guy from Ball State, who seems like a solid hire, can turn this around. Obviously, the administration was/is looking for someone with HC experience and a track record of building a winner. When we rise from the ashes it will be all the sweeter-and I'll be traveling to the NCAA tournament to watch our Dukes even if they play the game in Antarctica!
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duq81 wrote:Tjsbmurphy wrote:ElDuque wrote:
You're the MAN! I just recently joined this blog and it warms my heart to know that there is some passion left among us Duquesne fans! I cannot abide by the biased Pittsburgh media who have been pro-Pitt and ant-Duquesne for years. Unfortunately I guess we've given them the ammo but it is long standing bias that existed before our program headed south. Hopefully this guy from Ball State, who seems like a solid hire, can turn this around. Obviously, the administration was/is looking for someone with HC experience and a track record of building a winner. When we rise from the ashes it will be all the sweeter-and I'll be traveling to the NCAA tournament to watch our Dukes even if they play the game in Antarctica!
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I would like to see them open up to top assistant coaches with good upside; orD-2 coaches that have been very successful.
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Sports fans, no time to press PANIC; things are just getting interesting. Remember, this firm DU hired is made up of Head Hunters, just like in any other business Head Hunters scour the landscape for experienced pros who meet certain criteria (est. by Harper). In most cases, what may be several conversations over sometimes many days the client ( in this case DU) may never be divulged until HH determines he may have fit. You can believe it when Rice said he was never ( knowingly) involved with DU.
As to the media, ya got to love all the DU attention, no? Listen, everyone in the basketball business understands how the process works, that it's not nearly negative as fans and observers think. There are hundred(s) who would give their eye teeth to come here, including the salary, perks and recognition that money can't buy. Call it a dream of a lifetime not far-fetched.
Onus is totally Harper's to do his due diligence then make the right call. Enjoy the ride, all.
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a coach already on the staff; Alford denies he is leaving UCLA; a sport pundit, Gottlieb wrote that Alford is going to Indiana-'a done deal.' Mack at Xavier is becoming a hot prospect which will probably lead to all sorts of speculation. DU hired a search firm for a new president and then selected Gormley. We are taking some hits but if, and this is a big if, Harper picks the right coach then we will have the last laugh.
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There's the 2012 John Harris article
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"Oregon 69, Michigan 68— Wolverines were 11-31 on arc, 14-27 inside arc, forced only five Oregon turnovers in an exciting, tense game. Ducks get to Elite 8 despite not having their best shot blocker Boucher, who is out for the year.
When Oregon hired Dana Altman as coach seven years ago, he was like their 5th choice for the job. Guys they wanted to hire didn’t want to coach in Oregon. Sometimes not getting what you want is the best thing that can happen."
Hopefully, that will happen for us!
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Again, ask UMASS how that worked out for them. (Worse than us)
While frustrating, we still have a lot of time and a lot of candidates to talk to. I also don't get why every single person we are linked with is leaked, but again, I don't think it's affecting the process.
I think a lot of the "turndowns" were nothing more than talks that the extent of we're over reported. Let's just see where this goes.
