(03-17-2020 07:56 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  Interesting conversation about Coen. I was thinking the other day about him as our next coach but didn’t post anything. I know for a fact that our administration thinks a lot of his coaching ability. I heard mentioned at a previous CAA tournament that he doesn’t get much support from his administration and that the schools President doesn’t care much about basketball. Their arena and the Dak are the two worst arenas in the CAA. Fan support is almost zero.

Coen would be a great hire. He would do very well at JMU and JMU would give him the resources he needs to have even greater success then he is having at NU.

(03-17-2020 08:58 PM)PolishFalconDuke Wrote:  Bryce Drew hired by Grand Canyon U.

(03-17-2020 08:58 PM)PolishFalconDuke Wrote:  Bryce Drew hired by Grand Canyon U.

(03-17-2020 10:36 PM)JacksonHall Wrote:  

(03-17-2020 07:56 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  Interesting conversation about Coen. I was thinking the other day about him as our next coach but didn’t post anything. I know for a fact that our administration thinks a lot of his coaching ability. I heard mentioned at a previous CAA tournament that he doesn’t get much support from his administration and that the schools President doesn’t care much about basketball. Their arena and the Dak are the two worst arenas in the CAA. Fan support is almost zero.

Coen would be a great hire. He would do very well at JMU and JMU would give him the resources he needs to have even greater success then he is having at NU.

Another underwhelming hire. I think he's a good coach but I don't see JMU fans getting into it enough to buy tickets. It wouldn't excite me at all.

(03-18-2020 07:06 AM)Dukester Wrote:  Any coach we get I would expect to be an upgrade.

Mike Jones certainly has a decent resume, but I'm sorry - that is such a blah and uninspired move.

So JMU Admin - We're serious this time, and we are going to search a huge national list, and then hire the Radford coach?

My reaction would be "Wow - we took the easiest option available from our backyard that will not be unappealing to many, if not most."

I'd be so underwhelmed as would be most fans.

That would be par JMU move for the Admin in regard's to men's basketball decisions.

(03-17-2020 10:42 PM)Rock House Duke Wrote:  

(03-17-2020 08:58 PM)PolishFalconDuke Wrote:  Bryce Drew hired by Grand Canyon U.

He chose to coach at an online school.... geez. I assume they are paying him a lot of money thanks in part from the school’s online gravy train.

(03-18-2020 07:18 AM)Madison 91 Forever Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:06 AM)Dukester Wrote:  Any coach we get I would expect to be an upgrade.

Mike Jones certainly has a decent resume, but I'm sorry - that is such a blah and uninspired move.

So JMU Admin - We're serious this time, and we are going to search a huge national list, and then hire the Radford coach?

My reaction would be "Wow - we took the easiest option available from our backyard that will not be unappealing to many, if not most."

I'd be so underwhelmed as would be most fans.

That would be par JMU move for the Admin in regard's to men's basketball decisions.

He's successful. He knows, and apparently recruits, the region well. We don't need a new Lefty. We need a new Lou. Hire COMPETENCE, not glitz, and success will bring excitement.

(03-18-2020 07:18 AM)Madison 91 Forever Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:06 AM)Dukester Wrote:  Any coach we get I would expect to be an upgrade.

Mike Jones certainly has a decent resume, but I'm sorry - that is such a blah and uninspired move.

So JMU Admin - We're serious this time, and we are going to search a huge national list, and then hire the Radford coach?

My reaction would be "Wow - we took the easiest option available from our backyard that will not be unappealing to many, if not most."

I'd be so underwhelmed as would be most fans.

That would be par JMU move for the Admin in regard's to men's basketball decisions.

He's successful. He knows, and apparently recruits, the region well. We don't need a new Lefty. We need a new Lou. Hire COMPETENCE, not glitz, and success will bring excitement.

(03-18-2020 07:51 AM)JMad03 Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:18 AM)Madison 91 Forever Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:06 AM)Dukester Wrote:  Any coach we get I would expect to be an upgrade.

Mike Jones certainly has a decent resume, but I'm sorry - that is such a blah and uninspired move.

So JMU Admin - We're serious this time, and we are going to search a huge national list, and then hire the Radford coach?

My reaction would be "Wow - we took the easiest option available from our backyard that will not be unappealing to many, if not most."

I'd be so underwhelmed as would be most fans.

That would be par JMU move for the Admin in regard's to men's basketball decisions.

He's successful. He knows, and apparently recruits, the region well. We don't need a new Lefty. We need a new Lou. Hire COMPETENCE, not glitz, and success will bring excitement.

I completely agree. While a hire like Jones may not make people jump out of their seats, the guy has proven he can win, and at Radford of all places.... dealing with penalties he inherited on top of that.
For a change, it would be a SMART hire! It at least makes sense.
We need a guy that can win, and Jones can win.
I do think the admin needs to take their time and make sure they have made the right choice if they are choosing to go with Jones. Make sure all choices have been interviewed because there may be a better choice at there. But the admin also can't drag their feet on things either. We could lose him and/or players that we currently have on our roster.

(03-18-2020 08:01 AM)Dukester Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:51 AM)JMad03 Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:18 AM)Madison 91 Forever Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:06 AM)Dukester Wrote:  Any coach we get I would expect to be an upgrade.

Mike Jones certainly has a decent resume, but I'm sorry - that is such a blah and uninspired move.

So JMU Admin - We're serious this time, and we are going to search a huge national list, and then hire the Radford coach?

My reaction would be "Wow - we took the easiest option available from our backyard that will not be unappealing to many, if not most."

I'd be so underwhelmed as would be most fans.

That would be par JMU move for the Admin in regard's to men's basketball decisions.

He's successful. He knows, and apparently recruits, the region well. We don't need a new Lefty. We need a new Lou. Hire COMPETENCE, not glitz, and success will bring excitement.

I completely agree. While a hire like Jones may not make people jump out of their seats, the guy has proven he can win, and at Radford of all places.... dealing with penalties he inherited on top of that.
For a change, it would be a SMART hire! It at least makes sense.
We need a guy that can win, and Jones can win.
I do think the admin needs to take their time and make sure they have made the right choice if they are choosing to go with Jones. Make sure all choices have been interviewed because there may be a better choice at there. But the admin also can't drag their feet on things either. We could lose him and/or players that we currently have on our roster.

How did that rushing turnout last time?

Sorry - but I'm not going to be impressed or inspired we were able to find and attract Jones.

There are hundreds of thousands of $ ticket revenues left on the board at the new arena for an underwhelming ok hire.

For the record - I believe we probably have 50 options for next year that could get us over 500. But which options are a step up over Brady? Jones would likely be one of the cheaper options and fit into our budget.

(03-18-2020 08:15 AM)JMad03 Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 08:01 AM)Dukester Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:51 AM)JMad03 Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:18 AM)Madison 91 Forever Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:06 AM)Dukester Wrote:  Any coach we get I would expect to be an upgrade.

Mike Jones certainly has a decent resume, but I'm sorry - that is such a blah and uninspired move.

So JMU Admin - We're serious this time, and we are going to search a huge national list, and then hire the Radford coach?

My reaction would be "Wow - we took the easiest option available from our backyard that will not be unappealing to many, if not most."

I'd be so underwhelmed as would be most fans.

That would be par JMU move for the Admin in regard's to men's basketball decisions.

He's successful. He knows, and apparently recruits, the region well. We don't need a new Lefty. We need a new Lou. Hire COMPETENCE, not glitz, and success will bring excitement.

I completely agree. While a hire like Jones may not make people jump out of their seats, the guy has proven he can win, and at Radford of all places.... dealing with penalties he inherited on top of that.
For a change, it would be a SMART hire! It at least makes sense.
We need a guy that can win, and Jones can win.
I do think the admin needs to take their time and make sure they have made the right choice if they are choosing to go with Jones. Make sure all choices have been interviewed because there may be a better choice at there. But the admin also can't drag their feet on things either. We could lose him and/or players that we currently have on our roster.

How did that rushing turnout last time?

Sorry - but I'm not going to be impressed or inspired we were able to find and attract Jones.

There are hundreds of thousands of $ ticket revenues left on the board at the new arena for an underwhelming ok hire.

For the record - I believe we probably have 50 options for next year that could get us over 500. But which options are a step up over Brady? Jones would likely be one of the cheaper options and fit into our budget.

Just because the guy isn't going to cost millions and we didn't have to look far to get Jones doesn't mean it's a bad hire. Same could be said that if we paid a guy millions and got him from the other side of the country doesn't mean he's going to be the best option, either.
First, he wins games. We need a coach that can win games. And he's not hovering at .500 either. Also, don't discount the benefits of a guy that knows the area. He knows the region and has recruited fairly well. At that was at RADFORD. Imagine what he could do with our facilities and academics.
A sexy hire doesn't equal success. I'm not saying that Jones is the best option out there. But I am saying Jones would be a massive improvement over any guy we've had since Lefty.

(03-18-2020 07:00 AM)jmu98 Wrote:  

(03-17-2020 10:36 PM)JacksonHall Wrote:  

(03-17-2020 07:56 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  Interesting conversation about Coen. I was thinking the other day about him as our next coach but didn’t post anything. I know for a fact that our administration thinks a lot of his coaching ability. I heard mentioned at a previous CAA tournament that he doesn’t get much support from his administration and that the schools President doesn’t care much about basketball. Their arena and the Dak are the two worst arenas in the CAA. Fan support is almost zero.

Coen would be a great hire. He would do very well at JMU and JMU would give him the resources he needs to have even greater success then he is having at NU.

Another underwhelming hire. I think he's a good coach but I don't see JMU fans getting into it enough to buy tickets. It wouldn't excite me at all.

If you had your choice and it has to be at least somewhat reasonable, who would you hire if you were AD?

(03-18-2020 08:54 AM)JacksonHall Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:00 AM)jmu98 Wrote:  

(03-17-2020 10:36 PM)JacksonHall Wrote:  

(03-17-2020 07:56 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  Interesting conversation about Coen. I was thinking the other day about him as our next coach but didn’t post anything. I know for a fact that our administration thinks a lot of his coaching ability. I heard mentioned at a previous CAA tournament that he doesn’t get much support from his administration and that the schools President doesn’t care much about basketball. Their arena and the Dak are the two worst arenas in the CAA. Fan support is almost zero.

Coen would be a great hire. He would do very well at JMU and JMU would give him the resources he needs to have even greater success then he is having at NU.

Another underwhelming hire. I think he's a good coach but I don't see JMU fans getting into it enough to buy tickets. It wouldn't excite me at all.

If you had your choice and it has to be at least somewhat reasonable, who would you hire if you were AD?

Of those that seem to be available, I'd look for a guy with either some name recognition like Thompson or a guy who is a proven winner like McCollum in DII. Jones first 4 years at Radford were similar to Rowe's. I feel like we need an instant upgrade not a long term rebuild.

(03-18-2020 08:15 AM)JMad03 Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 08:01 AM)Dukester Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:51 AM)JMad03 Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:18 AM)Madison 91 Forever Wrote:  

(03-18-2020 07:06 AM)Dukester Wrote:  Any coach we get I would expect to be an upgrade.

Mike Jones certainly has a decent resume, but I'm sorry - that is such a blah and uninspired move.

So JMU Admin - We're serious this time, and we are going to search a huge national list, and then hire the Radford coach?

My reaction would be "Wow - we took the easiest option available from our backyard that will not be unappealing to many, if not most."

I'd be so underwhelmed as would be most fans.

That would be par JMU move for the Admin in regard's to men's basketball decisions.

He's successful. He knows, and apparently recruits, the region well. We don't need a new Lefty. We need a new Lou. Hire COMPETENCE, not glitz, and success will bring excitement.

I completely agree. While a hire like Jones may not make people jump out of their seats, the guy has proven he can win, and at Radford of all places.... dealing with penalties he inherited on top of that.
For a change, it would be a SMART hire! It at least makes sense.
We need a guy that can win, and Jones can win.
I do think the admin needs to take their time and make sure they have made the right choice if they are choosing to go with Jones. Make sure all choices have been interviewed because there may be a better choice at there. But the admin also can't drag their feet on things either. We could lose him and/or players that we currently have on our roster.

How did that rushing turnout last time?

Sorry - but I'm not going to be impressed or inspired we were able to find and attract Jones.

There are hundreds of thousands of $ ticket revenues left on the board at the new arena for an underwhelming ok hire.

For the record - I believe we probably have 50 options for next year that could get us over 500. But which options are a step up over Brady? Jones would likely be one of the cheaper options and fit into our budget.

Just because the guy isn't going to cost millions and we didn't have to look far to get Jones doesn't mean it's a bad hire. Same could be said that if we paid a guy millions and got him from the other side of the country doesn't mean he's going to be the best option, either.
First, he wins games. We need a coach that can win games. And he's not hovering at .500 either. Also, don't discount the benefits of a guy that knows the area. He knows the region and has recruited fairly well. At that was at RADFORD. Imagine what he could do with our facilities and academics.
A sexy hire doesn't equal success. I'm not saying that Jones is the best option out there. But I am saying Jones would be a massive improvement over any guy we've had since Lefty.

(03-18-2020 09:25 AM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  I'm expecting a name we haven't talked about yet... Withers style.

Guessing for an announcement next week, purely speculation