jkrun80
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03-09-23 09:58 PM - Post#353618
In response to MrPhillie
Unrelated, but Langel's name has surfaced as a candidate for the Notre Dame job. That would be a big jump.
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MrPhillie
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03-09-23 09:59 PM - Post#353620
In response to jkrun80
Wow…I think he should definitely get a bigger job if he seeks one bit that would be big.
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bison63
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03-09-23 11:40 PM - Post#353625
In response to MrPhillie
TV time tonight on USA Network for past and future(?) Bison coaches in the A10 tourney. St Joe Asst Griffin in quarterfinal loss to Dayton ( game was a 3 point game with under 20 seconds to go). Then in the last quarterfinal of the day Asst coach Dave Paulsen’s animated style could be observed exhorting the Fordham Rams to victory over LaSalle ( a 4 point game with under 20 seconds).
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Bison137
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03-10-23 11:44 AM - Post#353636
In response to bison63
Three names that have popped up:
1. Gerry McNamara - With Boeheim being pushed out at Syracuse and McNamara not being selected as his successor, he is reportedly interested in a new spot. He was an assistant at Syracuse for the past dozen years and, of course, started at PG for them for four years. A big negative is that he has only been an assistant under one head coach and that team played zone 99% of the time. Also has never recruited high academic players.
2. George Halcovage has been a Villanova assistant coach for the past six seasons, including associate head coach recently. Prior to that he played a couple years at Babson and had various non-coaching roles at Nova. Like McNamara he has not recruited high academic players.
3. Will Brown - was the long-time HC at Albany, who had a number of good years before ending his run with three bad ones and a termination. Coached a low-level pro team in 2021-22 and then apparently did not coach this past season. Was a successful juco coach 20 years ago. Has never had to recruit high academic players.
I don't see Halcovage or Brown as likely candidates, even though Jay Wright may lobby for his old assistant. McNamara, due to his name recognition and being a Scranton native, might generate more interest, although he would not be my top choice.
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DrBison
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03-10-23 11:59 AM - Post#353639
In response to Bison137
Halcovage is from Pottsville, as was PF!
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MrPhillie
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03-10-23 01:34 PM - Post#353646
In response to DrBison
Interesting. I’m sure McNamara isn’t happy about not getting the Syracuse gig. And yes, he is beloved in NE PA and has some name recognition all over that could help with recruiting. He seems like he’d have energy and be able to teach and motivate players. All that said, I’d still prefer Griffin.
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jkrun80
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Possible Candidates for Bison Head Coach
03-10-23 04:39 PM - Post#353657
In response to MrPhillie
Cam Ayers hasn't been mentioned, but probably doesn't have enough experience. Where is Bryson Johnson these days? He also doesn't have a ton of experience, though more than Cam. Either, or both, would make good assistants though.
Edited by jkrun80 on 03-10-23 04:41 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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03-10-23 05:07 PM - Post#353661
In response to jkrun80
Bryson Johnson is an assistant at Vermont
https://uvmathletics.com/sports/mens-basketbal l/ro...
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jkrun80
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03-10-23 05:14 PM - Post#353662
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
He's learning from one of the best. I think UVM won their 7th or 8th straight AE regular season championship this year.
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bison75
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03-11-23 08:00 PM - Post#353761
In response to jkrun80
Question: Who, besides Truax, will be involved in the search? Flannery, maybe? Would it be reasonable to invite Jay Wright to participate? Do we have a way to find out who’s involved? Hopefully these aren’t dumb questions. I honestly don’t know how this works.
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DrBison
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03-11-23 08:27 PM - Post#353763
In response to bison75
Have heard there is no search firm or search committee. Apparently Truax is making the selection. Not sure that is 100% reliable information. but that’s the local talk. I imagine he is getting input from many sources such as Jay Wright and Pat Flannery.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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03-12-23 12:14 AM - Post#353809
In response to Bison137
It's extremely brief, but here's Jermaine Truax after WNEP asked about the qualities he's looking for in a coach:
https://youtu.be/a0VScb9bvKo
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res
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Possible Candidates for Bison Head Coach
03-12-23 01:02 PM - Post#353854
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Not a lot to go on, brw, but interesting nonetheless. I infer from what he says that he is not looking for a "seasoned" former head coach or someone up in years. And from his remarks on being able to relate to today's players, it means he's looking for an antithesis to the Nathan Davis style. Doesn't point to a particular candidate, but it would seem to rule some people out.
Edited by res on 03-12-23 01:02 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Bison89
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03-12-23 03:37 PM - Post#353902
In response to Bison137
I really don't know much about John Griffin's coaching style, but he certainly was competitive as a player. Also, he comes from a coaching lineage. I would have a tough time finding fault with hiring him.
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HoleinOne
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03-13-23 09:15 AM - Post#354026
In response to Bison89
I'll be very interested in the many Patriot League coaching searches this year. Bucknell's history of top teams, alumni and student support, and upward mobility of coaches should serve it well. On the other side of the ledger, it's become relatively easy for power schools to cherry pick better players via transfers. Bucknell in particular, if its serious about maintaining its athletic standing, needs to solve its 5th year issue(s) and begin to get serious about using the transfer portal.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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03-13-23 06:54 PM - Post#354094
In response to HoleinOne
Via Fox's John Fanta on Twitter:
"Villanova associate head coach George Halcovage is a prime candidate for the Bucknell head coaching vacancy, sources tell Fox Sports.
Halcovage has spent the last 15 seasons as a staff member with the Wildcats."
You never know if such "sources" are people trying to help a coach's campaign for a job. Here, "prime candidate" could mean he has a strong resume, not necessarily that he's an actual finalist.
https://villanova.com/staff-directory/georg e-halco...
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Paulie777
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03-13-23 07:39 PM - Post#354097
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
I think Halcovage would be great here at Bucknell. I think Villanova made an error in choosing Kyle Neptune over Halcovage for their head coach so their loss could be our gain. Neptune is a .500 coach at best and Halcovage is ready to take the reins and show he is a winner. One thing is certain, Halcovage will be a head coach somewhere next year, at Bucknell or another University. We may be playing against him in the Patriot League next year.
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Bison137
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03-13-23 09:18 PM - Post#354110
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Yes, I think there is a lot of this going on with Halcovage. While I wouldn’t hate him being hired as coach, I would much rather have a John Griffin. Halcovage has never left Villanova since he graduated from college. He thus has no experience recruiting players with higher academics and has never had any involvement with mid-majors.
When it comes right down to it, Gerry McNamara probably has a more compelling résumé.
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bison75
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03-13-23 10:02 PM - Post#354118
In response to Bison137
Wonder if Jay Wright is lobbying for Halcovage. Certainly wouldn’t surprise me.
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HoleinOne
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03-14-23 03:36 PM - Post#354169
In response to bison75
Neptune is reported to make $4.4M. Wright made over $6.4M. I wonder what Halcovage is currently making? Curious what salary range some of our more connected posters think is in play for the Bison job.
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