Molinari named assistant coach

[49r]

I like to pass the time reading "their" board sometimes.

 

Sometimes they say some funny things.  Thought I'd share, but I'll delete it if you think I should.

[The Coach]

I suppose Creighton fans also laughed when Hoiberg hired Doc Sadler at Iowa State.  You know, the same Iowa State where their current coach never had a winning season and left the program in the Big 12 cellar.  The same Iowa State that won a conference championship and made the Sweet 16 this year - 2 things that Creighton's "team of a lifetime" didn't do this year.  

 

The real comedy is the fact that Creighton fans are discussing our assistant coaches.  I have no idea who any of their assistants are.  Kevin McKenna is the last one I could name, and I think he's been gone for like 10 years.

[busticket]

When Tim Jankovich resigned from the head coaching gig at Illinois St to work under Larry Brown at SMU, stud frosh PG Nic Moore transferred to SMU the same offseason. Obviously the coach can't directly influence a player to come to his new school, but kids have followed coached before.

[gobigredbrah]

I want Covvington too!

Agreed. That would be HUGE.

He went to the same high school as Vincent Valentinte, starting DT on the husker football team. Valentine graduated in 2012, Covington 2013

[Norm Peterson]

I like to pass the time reading "their" board sometimes.

 

Sometimes they say some funny things.  Thought I'd share, but I'll delete it if you think I should.

I don't think it needs deleted.  I find their posts interesting/amusing.  I know some people don't like it when posts on the Creighton board get discussed, but I'm not one of those people.

[Norm Peterson]

Had no idea Bucky Covington played hoops.  That's so cool.  Guess it gave him something to fall back on after his singing career failed to launch.

[GATA]

A TV sports reporter in the Quad-Cities (Thom Cornelis) just reported on air that according to his source Molinari has accepted the position at Nebraska.

[49r]

Still not official until Rosenthal tweets it.

[TomEadesSucks]

 

Again, he could be a good hire. He has a losing record at his current school and what they won 8 or 10 games last year?

Tim Miles was 0-16 at CSU one conference year

 

Heck, Miles was 17 games under .500 his entire career at CSU. He averaged less than 6 wins in conference.

[tcp]

Still not official until Rosenthal tweets it.

 

heh heh. I think this has been a done deal for awhile just waiting for the tourney to end to make the announcement. I would guess tomorrow or Wednesday we'll get the scoop.

[Norm Peterson]

 

Still not official until Rosenthal tweets it.

 

heh heh. I think this has been a done deal for awhile just waiting for the tourney to end to make the announcement. I would guess tomorrow or Wednesday we'll get the scoop.

 

When do they announce Covington is being released from his scholarship and will be rejoining Molinari in Lincoln?  

[Norm Peterson]

 

I like to pass the time reading "their" board sometimes.

 

Sometimes they say some funny things.  Thought I'd share, but I'll delete it if you think I should.

I don't think it needs deleted.  I find their posts interesting/amusing.  I know some people don't like it when posts on the Creighton board get discussed, but I'm not one of those people.

 

In fact, 49r, given the ridiculously early rankings thread, I think you should quote the Creighton discussion about which of our two teams, us or them, returns more talent for next year.  Their answer might surprise you.  (Hint:  They say it's us.  But just barely.)

[hhcmatt]

Are we going to hear something today?

 

Here Washut on 93.7 talking about Molinari yesterday

http://www.theticketfm.com/podcasts/dropthemike/2014_4_7_8_RobinWashut.mp3

[hhcmatt]

Some Gaskins and Stephens talk on Big Mo

http://www.theticketfm.com/podcasts/gaskinsstephens/2014_4_7_4.mp3

[HuskerCager]

It's sure been quiet today.  I wonder if the rumored agreement with JM is falling through?

[doc1394]

It's sure been quiet today. I wonder if the rumored agreement with JM is falling through?

https://twitter.com/ceolaclark3/status/453565666507763712

[lanigan123]

So if you don't fall in to message board group think you don't know what you are talking about? Sheesh.

[hhcmatt]

So if you don't fall in to message board group think you don't know what you are talking about? Sheesh.

 

The focal point of your argument against Molinari is Bill Callahan's hiring decisions.  Molinari is a bad choice because of Kevin Cosgrove?

There are actual compelling reasons to not hire Morinari...if you find/focus on those you might have people agree with you if this is a concern.

[TheKamdyMan]

 I can't deny he is a very good defensive mind, which is great, but I don't like coaching staffs who hire friends, that's it. 

 

You wouldnt have sports if this were the case.  EVERY coach in EVERY sport hires at least one friend.  Coach Smith was Miles' friend.  Tom Osborne hired many friends.  Urban Meyer hired several friends.  Coach K has hired many of his players that became friends along the way.  Harriman and Hunter were not linked to Miles so there are two people he didnt have any prior relationship.  Its ok for Miles to hire one guy, that he already has a good relationship with, that happens to have an amazing amount of experience and knowledge, to be a rock for him to turn to on the bench.

[Ron Mexico]

So if you don't fall in to message board group think you don't know what you are talking about? Sheesh.

Transitive arguments tend to have a lot of holes.

[MandRHusker]

I can't deny he is a very good defensive mind, which is great, but I don't like coaching staffs who hire friends, that's it.

 

You wouldnt have sports if this were the case.  EVERY coach in EVERY sport hires at least one friend.  Coach Smith was Miles' friend.  Tom Osborne hired many friends.  Urban Meyer hired several friends.  Coach K has hired many of his players that became friends along the way.  Harriman and Hunter were not linked to Miles so there are two people he didnt have any prior relationship.  Its ok for Miles to hire one guy, that he already has a good relationship with, that happens to have an amazing amount of experience and knowledge, to be a rock for him to turn to on the bench.

I dislike friend hires also. But it depends on the purpose of the hire. If a friend is also the best candidate, then hire him/her. In this case I am guessing that Coach Miles has several objectives, one of which is to find someone who will stick around for a longer period of time. Coach Miles needs continuity now and another young coach building his career and seeking a head coaching job does not provide this. Just my guess but I believe Coach Molinari meets all of Coach Miles objectives, including longevity.

[GATA]

Miles didn't get to where he is today rebuilding program after program by hiring his friends. The idea is pretty absurd.

[TheKamdyMan]

Miles didn't get to where he is today rebuilding program after program by hiring his friends. The idea is pretty absurd.

 

exactly.  He got 400 messages inquiring about the job and replied to 30 per an interview with him.  He had plenty of options so if Molinari is the best fit for the program then I'm all in.

[49r]

Rosenthal chats right now...hopefully he'll have something to say about the Assistant coach position:

 

[Norm Peterson]

Rosenthal's chat today, someone asked him, without naming names, do you feel like we're sitting good with a 5th year transfer who just hasn't been identified yet?  Rosenthal says that's what he thinks.