Scotty-14
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03-21-23 04:21 PM - Post#354855
John Griffin has officially been named the next Head Coach of Bucknell Basketball
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Bison137
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03-21-23 04:29 PM - Post#354857
In response to Scotty-14
https://bucknellbison.com/news/2023/3/21/mens-b ask...
I'm happy about this selection!
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MrPhillie
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03-21-23 04:31 PM - Post#354858
In response to Bison137
What?!!!! Yes!!!!
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Maryland Bison
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03-21-23 04:51 PM - Post#354859
In response to MrPhillie
Great news!
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MrPhillie
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03-21-23 05:25 PM - Post#354860
In response to Maryland Bison
We won’t have to stop getting season tickets. I love this hire, although I hope there isn’t unrealistic pressure on John to turn this around in one or even two years. I wish John and staff all the best! Welcome home!
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Bison54
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03-21-23 05:34 PM - Post#354861
In response to MrPhillie
It will take time. We can count on John getting the most out of the talent that is there now. Hopefully, there will be some administration flexibility in admitting transfers that could speed up the process.
Do I see a match-up zone in our future?
The other thing we can count on is that John will be engaging the fans. Worth the price of a ticket.
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Paulie777
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03-21-23 05:35 PM - Post#354863
In response to Bison54
Great! Welcome back John!
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Bison137
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03-21-23 05:38 PM - Post#354864
In response to MrPhillie
We won’t have to stop getting season tickets. I love this hire, although I hope there isn’t unrealistic pressure on John to turn this around in one or even two years.
Yes, people have to remember that ND left this program in a deep hole that cannot be escaped from quickly. It's actually amazing how far he dragged down the program in the past four years.
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BeckyBison91
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John Griffin Hired as the Next Head Coach
03-21-23 06:32 PM - Post#354865
In response to Bison137
So, so excited for this hire!! I was worried when he left our bench and can't wait to see him back there. Welcome back, John. I hope it feels like home!
Edited by BeckyBison91 on 03-21-23 06:32 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Doktore K
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03-21-23 06:39 PM - Post#354866
In response to Bison137
Yes, success and winning record won’t happen overnight. But we are now in good hands with Griff!!
Bison Basketball history: First few years after taking over program:
Charlie Woollum (after Jimmy V) 13-13, 10-15, 13-15 then 18-9, 20-7. Overall 59% winning pct.
Pat Flannery 13-14, 17-11, 18-11. Overall 57% winning pct.
Dave Paulsen 7-23, 14-17, 25-9 (1st of 5 straight winning seasons)
Overall 59% winning pct. Much higher in PL.
Very important key for John Griffin is hiring ace recruiter and excellent staff. Paulsen had Dane Fischer and Aaron Kelly pulling in top classes of talent. Takes an aggressive, hungry staff to bring in better talent and perhaps that includes a transfer or two.
Who will JG bring in as assistants?
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bisonmania
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03-21-23 06:41 PM - Post#354867
In response to Doktore K
Welcome home Griff!
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jkrun80
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03-21-23 07:22 PM - Post#354869
In response to bisonmania
BINGO!!!
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Bison137
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03-21-23 07:36 PM - Post#354870
In response to Doktore K
Yes, success and winning record won’t happen overnight. But we are now in good hands with Griff!!
Bison Basketball history: First few years after taking over program:
Charlie Woollum (after Jimmy V) 13-13, 10-15, 13-15 then 18-9, 20-7. Overall 59% winning pct.
Pat Flannery 13-14, 17-11, 18-11. Overall 57% winning pct.
Dave Paulsen 7-23, 14-17, 25-9 (1st of 5 straight winning seasons)
Overall 59% winning pct. Much higher in PL.
Very important key for John Griffin is hiring ace recruiter and excellent staff. Paulsen had Dane Fischer and Aaron Kelly pulling in top classes of talent. Takes an aggressive, hungry staff to bring in better talent and perhaps that includes a transfer or two.
Who will JG bring in as assistants?
One thing fans need to remember is that all of the previous coaches inherited programs that were in significantly better shape. Griff is looking at a major rebuild, especially if he can't convince Screen to stay.
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MrPhillie
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03-21-23 07:49 PM - Post#354873
In response to Bison137
What do we think the chances are a fellow Bucknell alum joins his staff? And as a young first time HC, will he look for at least one or two very experienced staff members?
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BisonRoadWarrior
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03-21-23 11:32 PM - Post#354880
In response to MrPhillie
OUTSTANDING NEWS...made all the more exhilarating by those late rumors that Halcovage was a done deal.
Just a few moments after I read the Halcovage posts, the Truax email landed. The tight churn of emotions felt something like when Wayne Simien's shot looked good but then hit the front iron.
Let's go, Griff!
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BisonRoadWarrior
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03-21-23 11:34 PM - Post#354881
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
I dreaded a scenario where we didn't hire Griffin and he ended up at a Patriot League rival.
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Bison89
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03-22-23 06:57 AM - Post#354883
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Welcome home, John! I'm looking forward to seeing a head coach with passion on the sidelines. A matchup zone would be a welcome addition. I wonder . . .
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HuskyColonial
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03-22-23 07:43 AM - Post#354884
In response to Bison89
This is so awesome. Welcome home John!
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DoCtoR62
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03-22-23 08:54 AM - Post#354886
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Congratulations to Jermaine Truax for conducting a thorough, professional search. No search committee and off-campus interviews assured there were no internal leaks, and at the end of the day, I believe he hired the best person for the Bucknell basketball program. There were several strong candidates, at least a few of whom could have been successful. However, given the current state of the program, I think he realized one stood out above the others to reenergize a deeply-caring fanbase. For an ahletic director who was not around when the program was at its peak, that's not as easy of a decision as it might seem. College athletics is littered with AD's who hire "their guy" to build "their legacy." I am so impressed that didn't feel the need to do that.
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bison75
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03-22-23 10:29 AM - Post#354889
In response to DoCtoR62
BRW, following up on your last post, a couple of us were wondering if Paulsen might end up at a PL rival.
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