Good Guys kicking Keydet ice down in Lexington today. Up 10-1 in the 8th. DD's travel to Maryland tomorrow (4pm, maybe streamed via Flo).

In less important matters, Dukes leading Maryland 4-2 in top 5th. Terps a respectable 10-4 on the year.

(03-11-2020 04:20 PM)jmu82 Wrote:  In less important matters, Dukes leading Maryland 4-2 in top 5th. Terps a respectable 10-4 on the year.

And that was the final score. Dukes win.

Dukes 10-6 on the year and 10-3 since losing the first three games to NC State. Good start to the season.

(03-12-2020 08:34 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  Dukes 10-6 on the year and 10-3 since losing the first three games to NC State. Good start to the season.

Too bad the season is probably over

I agree. I wonder if the NCAA will grant an additional year to all the players from all sports who are losing half or more of their season?

What was coach's contract terms? Was this his final contract year?

Awkward year for spring coaches contracts and performance.

(03-13-2020 07:21 AM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  What was coach's contract terms? Was this his final contract year?

Awkward year for spring coaches contracts and performance.

That’s a good question. I think this was/is Year 5 of 5 for Ike. I’m guessing we extend him for 1 more year.

(03-13-2020 07:24 AM)Wear Purple Wrote:  

(03-13-2020 07:21 AM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  What was coach's contract terms? Was this his final contract year?

Awkward year for spring coaches contracts and performance.

That’s a good question. I think this was/is Year 5 of 5 for Ike. I’m guessing we extend him for 1 more year.

Personally hope he doesn't get an extra year. I know that seems harsh, but I just haven't seen much improvement over his years. The OOC record this year I believe is misleading, similar to what happened last year. We started like 15-7 with 3 of those losses to a top 10 louisville team, but did not perform in conference.

This is a team that has the resources to be a consistent top 2 or 3 in the conference. Keep in mind, a lot of the league doesn't even fill full scholarship allotment for baseball. Hopefully this was just someone doing Ikenberry a solid so that he can retire with a better pension and both parties move on.

(03-13-2020 07:44 AM)JMU08 Wrote:  

(03-13-2020 07:24 AM)Wear Purple Wrote:  

(03-13-2020 07:21 AM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  What was coach's contract terms? Was this his final contract year?

Awkward year for spring coaches contracts and performance.

That’s a good question. I think this was/is Year 5 of 5 for Ike. I’m guessing we extend him for 1 more year.

Personally hope he doesn't get an extra year. I know that seems harsh, but I just haven't seen much improvement over his years. The OOC record this year I believe is misleading, similar to what happened last year. We started like 15-7 with 3 of those losses to a top 10 louisville team, but did not perform in conference.

This is a team that has the resources to be a consistent top 2 or 3 in the conference. Keep in mind, a lot of the league doesn't even fill full scholarship allotment for baseball. Hopefully this was just someone doing Ikenberry a solid so that he can retire with a better pension and both parties move on.

No way I would 'fire' a coach when he/she has not been given a chance to play the season and all signs pointed in the 'right' direction.

(03-13-2020 07:54 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(03-13-2020 07:44 AM)JMU08 Wrote:  

(03-13-2020 07:24 AM)Wear Purple Wrote:  

(03-13-2020 07:21 AM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  What was coach's contract terms? Was this his final contract year?

Awkward year for spring coaches contracts and performance.

That’s a good question. I think this was/is Year 5 of 5 for Ike. I’m guessing we extend him for 1 more year.

Personally hope he doesn't get an extra year. I know that seems harsh, but I just haven't seen much improvement over his years. The OOC record this year I believe is misleading, similar to what happened last year. We started like 15-7 with 3 of those losses to a top 10 louisville team, but did not perform in conference.

This is a team that has the resources to be a consistent top 2 or 3 in the conference. Keep in mind, a lot of the league doesn't even fill full scholarship allotment for baseball. Hopefully this was just someone doing Ikenberry a solid so that he can retire with a better pension and both parties move on.

No way I would 'fire' a coach when he/she has not been given a chance to play the season and all signs pointed in the 'right' direction.

Yeah, I understand that sentiment, and I don't hate the idea of extending him, but it just seems like delaying the inevitable at this point. With 4 other disappointing seasons in the books, my bet is he would've needed to get to the NCAA's to get an extension at this point.

Really would have been nice to see the results of this season right?

(03-13-2020 08:04 AM)JMU08 Wrote:  

(03-13-2020 07:54 AM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(03-13-2020 07:44 AM)JMU08 Wrote:  

(03-13-2020 07:24 AM)Wear Purple Wrote:  

(03-13-2020 07:21 AM)Deez Nuts Wrote:  What was coach's contract terms? Was this his final contract year?

Awkward year for spring coaches contracts and performance.

That’s a good question. I think this was/is Year 5 of 5 for Ike. I’m guessing we extend him for 1 more year.

Personally hope he doesn't get an extra year. I know that seems harsh, but I just haven't seen much improvement over his years. The OOC record this year I believe is misleading, similar to what happened last year. We started like 15-7 with 3 of those losses to a top 10 louisville team, but did not perform in conference.

This is a team that has the resources to be a consistent top 2 or 3 in the conference. Keep in mind, a lot of the league doesn't even fill full scholarship allotment for baseball. Hopefully this was just someone doing Ikenberry a solid so that he can retire with a better pension and both parties move on.

No way I would 'fire' a coach when he/she has not been given a chance to play the season and all signs pointed in the 'right' direction.

Yeah, I understand that sentiment, and I don't hate the idea of extending him, but it just seems like delaying the inevitable at this point. With 4 other disappointing seasons in the books, my bet is he would've needed to get to the NCAA's to get an extension at this point.

Perhaps, not sure he had to win the conf tournament and get the auto-bid. I think he needed to finish top-4 and think that was reasonable given the start to the season.

I have been very impressed by the pitching staff which I thought had the potential to take a big step back given what was lost. That has not been the case and appears to have not taken any step back whatsoever.

Harsh, but we need to move on from Ike.

(03-13-2020 09:14 AM)Longhorn Wrote:  Harsh, but we need to move on from Ike.

Well.......be prepared to be disappointed b/c I doubt that is happening.

(03-13-2020 12:08 PM)ShadyP Wrote:  

(03-13-2020 09:14 AM)Longhorn Wrote:  Harsh, but we need to move on from Ike.

Well.......be prepared to be disappointed b/c I doubt that is happening.

I’ve been living in a state of disappointment about JMU baseball for years, only exceeded by my disappointment with MBB, so whatever happens won’t be a surprise.

Stating Ike should be replaced isn’t a comment that I think it will happen. It’s a statement born of my personal standard that he hasn’t performed and deserves to be replaced.

Whoever recruited the DeLauter kid deserves a raise, what a player. True freshman absolutely raking and has a bunch of steals.

Ike was left with a program in shambles. We haven’t seen a quick turnaround but I do believe this years team was going to be improved over last years team. It also seems each year has been a little bit better.

For me, it comes down to who JMU can attract to replace him. If they have a superstar coach lock and loaded, then I say go for the upgrade. If they would have to hire someone with “potential” then stay with Ike.

Ike has gotten this team competitive in the CAA and the region. A one year extension is the wrong play. Three years with the understanding that a year will be added at the end of each season should certain metrics be achieved.

Don’t spend more money on the baseball program when basketball needs all the investment right now.
There is almost no revenue from baseball and no exposure until the CWS.

Basketball can produce millions in revenue per year with the right coach.
Basketball can bring alumni and donors back to campus. More money more engagement.
Basketball can be the front porch of JMU with many opportunities to get on national TV each year.

Now if JMU signs a major basketball coach and still has some financial scraps left over to hire a new baseball coach after that, go for it. Not before, maybe after.

This coming from a baseball fan.

(03-13-2020 04:49 PM)JMUNation Wrote:  Ike was left with a program in shambles. We haven’t seen a quick turnaround but I do believe this years team was going to be improved over last years team. It also seems each year has been a little bit better.

For me, it comes down to who JMU can attract to replace him. If they have a superstar coach lock and loaded, then I say go for the upgrade. If they would have to hire someone with “potential” then stay with Ike.

Ike has gotten this team competitive in the CAA and the region. A one year extension is the wrong play. Three years with the understanding that a year will be added at the end of each season should certain metrics be achieved.

Please. Ike’s done nothing to deserve an extension. I agree he inherited a program that Spanky let deteriorate with his failure to recruit during his last 4 years as the HC, but if the best Ike can point to is last year’s marginal improvement (he finally made the CAAT where the team was bounced in 2 games) that’s just not the standard of what JMU should be aspiring to. Again, a change is warranted. Whether it happens is another thing, but an extension would be gross malpractice by the AD.