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Reg: 11-21-04
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10-24-20 08:58 AM - Post#315347
In response to mrjames
THE ANSWER IS NOT MATT LANGEL. Langel is clearly a fantastic coach, but as we discussed in hiring Donahue, you're not trying to win the 2000s Ivy League, but the Ivy League of today. And the current Patriot League is in line with the 2000s Ivy League not today's edition of the Ivy.
Penn needs a former high-major coach that can really recruit but just couldn't sustain the wins at that level. Gotta recruit with HYP to beat HYP.
I get your somewhat overworked point here but you are cliff-diving to the conclusion that Langel could not assemble a first rate recruiting staff and be a high level recruiter himself. You also assume that your vision of the League emerges from Covid. Indeed, despite his recent extension, we may find out anyway if Langel keeps it up at Colgate and lands a high major gig.
In the likely event SD leaves, I know Penn needs a proven coach who gets the traditions and advantages of the program and sure to be clean. Given the resources, good coaches can attract the personalities needed to be ace recruiters.
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