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Post by aujarhead on Mar 17, 2023 23:10:25 GMT -6
Falco out at Lindenwood. Didn’t think she got a fair shake at the D1 level, had a losing record this year and last year, but pretty decent prior to that.
Wondering who USI will bring in as a 3rd assistant coach, too.
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Post by eagle87 on Mar 17, 2023 23:38:24 GMT -6
That’s tough for coach at Lindenwood, ouch. I haven’t heard anything yet about a new assistant for USI. I would like to see someone with D1 experience but I could see Rick picking someone he knows or another former player. Personally I think that would be a mistake. We need a new opinion and new blood in the program to give it a boost. Hope they get someone that can really recruit too.
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Post by eagle87 on Mar 17, 2023 23:43:12 GMT -6
Falco out at Lindenwood. Didn’t think she got a fair shake at the D1 level, had a losing record this year and last year, but pretty decent prior to that. Wondering who USI will bring in as a 3rd assistant coach, too. I think Lindenwood is damn serious about winning. From what I understand, they more money to burn than any other OVC team and I think they are trying to step on the gas early to put themselves in a situation to win in every sport. I see them moving up the ladder pretty fast if they continue to spend money and demand excellence even during the transition. I admire their take on trying to win asap, but I agree with you that it’s pretty harsh to fire their coach after 1 year into transition.
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Post by aujarhead on Mar 18, 2023 8:33:32 GMT -6
I’ve heard same thing about LU with money. I wonder how quick they can get their facilities up to speed - gym is ok, but I’ve never been impressed with their locker room or weight room. Student activities center is top notch, so maybe their thought process was take care of non-athletes first? And how quick can they use football money to make their facilities top of the ovc?
I think ultimately, LU needs to recruit St Louis kids, and Falco didn’t do that. One from St Louis, and two or three from central Missouri. Felt like she was ignoring her base (something I felt that SLU has been doing past several years as well). Not sure how COVID impacted them the last few years with recruiting though, maybe her plans got thrown by the wayside? In any event, of the top 10-15 high school seniors in the STL metro area, I don’t think Falco offered any of them (and many going to her OVC rivals.. USI, SEMO, SIUE, TTU).
Will be curious to see who they bring in. There are several D2 coaches - many from the glvc - who I think could make the transition from D2 to midmajor D1 and have success.
As for USI and a third assistant, I’d expect something after the tournament is over. Coaches and ADs network like crazy every year at the final four.
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Post by eaglepride on Mar 18, 2023 16:52:28 GMT -6
Falco out at Lindenwood. Didn’t think she got a fair shake at the D1 level, had a losing record this year and last year, but pretty decent prior to that. Wondering who USI will bring in as a 3rd assistant coach, too. I think Lindenwood is damn serious about winning. From what I understand, they more money to burn than any other OVC team and I think they are trying to step on the gas early to put themselves in a situation to win in every sport. I see them moving up the ladder pretty fast if they continue to spend money and demand excellence even during the transition. I admire their take on trying to win asap, but I agree with you that it’s pretty harsh to fire their coach after 1 year into transition. "it's pretty harsh to fire their coach after 1 year into transition" Just like John Mark Hall did to Randi Raff. Its the middle of March and we have not gotten a new volleyball coach. Joh Mark Hall better get moving.
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Post by eagle87 on Mar 18, 2023 17:09:00 GMT -6
I agree with you. This has taken way too long now and that means we probably are not going to get any new players because the top ones have probably already committed for next fall. Not sure what the problem is.
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Post by eaglepride on Mar 18, 2023 17:38:33 GMT -6
I agree with you. This has taken way too long now and that means we probably are not going to get any new players because the top ones have probably already committed for next fall. Not sure what the problem is. The problem is that John Mark Hall and the powers to be overreacted and fired Randi Raff to soon. Who would want to coach at USI while USI still has 3 years of transition left? Now we do not have a volleyball head coach that should be recruiting right now. And if we lose any players on the roster then USI is really going to be hurting next fall.
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Post by shorthaircut on Mar 18, 2023 21:03:10 GMT -6
I agree with you. This has taken way too long now and that means we probably are not going to get any new players because the top ones have probably already committed for next fall. Not sure what the problem is. The problem is that John Mark Hall and the powers to be overreacted and fired Randi Raff to soon. Who would want to coach at USI while USI still has 3 years of transition left? Now we do not have a volleyball head coach that should be recruiting right now. And if we lose any players on the roster then USI is really going to be hurting next fall. How many matches did this team win this year?
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Post by eaglepride on Mar 18, 2023 21:28:27 GMT -6
The problem is that John Mark Hall and the powers to be overreacted and fired Randi Raff to soon. Who would want to coach at USI while USI still has 3 years of transition left? Now we do not have a volleyball head coach that should be recruiting right now. And if we lose any players on the roster then USI is really going to be hurting next fall. How many matches did this team win this year? 1
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Post by aujarhead on Mar 19, 2023 12:24:51 GMT -6
When USI would go through coaching changes, how long does the AD typically take to make a new hire?
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Post by shorthaircut on Mar 19, 2023 13:04:58 GMT -6
When USI would go through coaching changes, how long does the AD typically take to make a new hire? Ask any other AD in this country and they will yell you they already had a very short list of candidates before they crap can someone.
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Post by aujarhead on Mar 28, 2023 10:36:28 GMT -6
Lindenwood just got serious about women's basketball. Just hired Amy Eagan from Drury.
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Post by shorthaircut on Mar 28, 2023 11:16:05 GMT -6
Lindenwood just got serious about women's basketball. Just hired Amy Eagan from Drury. 2 guaranteed wins taken off the table for Steino….
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Post by aujarhead on Mar 28, 2023 11:45:30 GMT -6
Lindenwood just got serious about women's basketball. Just hired Amy Eagan from Drury. 2 guaranteed wins taken off the table for Steino…. Don't necessarily know that, to be honest. She's a hell of a coach, but will she be able to attract talent to a place with subpar facilities? How's she going to do when they are a sub .500 team (unless she hits the portal hard, which I'm sure she can do)? A lot of her success at Drury came with Paige playing for her, and she didn't recruit Paige.
Will be interesting to see, for sure.
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Post by shorthaircut on Mar 28, 2023 11:51:01 GMT -6
2 guaranteed wins taken off the table for Steino…. Don't necessarily know that, to be honest. She's a hell of a coach, but will she be able to attract talent to a place with subpar facilities? How's she going to do when they are a sub .500 team (unless she hits the portal hard, which I'm sure she can do)? A lot of her success at Drury came with Paige playing for her, and she didn't recruit Paige.
Will be interesting to see, for sure.
Their gym is subpar but their over all facilities and campus is as good as anyone in the league.
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