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    Amy Williams is the new WBB head coach

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      The U. South Dakota coach and former Husker Walk-on (94-98) becomes the 10th Women's basketball coach in school history

    Amy Williams is thr new husker coach

     

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    "little comments by the hosts about why she didn't go after romeo harder, but, also added they don't know enough about the situation. one of the hosts stated he talked to someone who didn't think she will be able to succeed because of the staff she brought with her (ouch)."

     

    FWIW they talked to a listener who only follows women's basketball on a passing level. His premise is that Amy isn't a good hire because she's a Summit league coach and not ready for this level and the same logic is applied to her staff.

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    I heard a lot of similar grumbling when we hired Mike Riley.  I liked him when he was first hired and and I like him even more now.  I think Amy Williams was a good hire and will prove it over time.  GBR

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    "little comments by the hosts about why she didn't go after romeo harder, but, also added they don't know enough about the situation. one of the hosts stated he talked to someone who didn't think she will be able to succeed because of the staff she brought with her (ouch)."

     

    FWIW they talked to a listener who only follows women's basketball on a passing level. His premise is that Amy isn't a good hire because she's a Summit league coach and not ready for this level and the same logic is applied to her staff.

     

    I'd argue she is a very good hire.  She seems to be extremely high energy, and she gives every indication that she really cares about her players.  (I'm not saying Yori didn't). 

     

    More than a few coaches start at a lower level...  Bill Self seems to be working out well for Kansas.  He started at Oral Roberts. 

    Coach Yori came from Creighton. 

     

    However, many of the great coaches (Krzyzewski, Dean Smith, Izzo, Roy Williams) were assistants at big programs prior to getting a head coach job at a big program. 

     

    As we all know...  We'll have to see how this plays out on the court.  I'm confident and optimistic that she'll get these girls to play hard and fast. 

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    "little comments by the hosts about why she didn't go after romeo harder, but, also added they don't know enough about the situation. one of the hosts stated he talked to someone who didn't think she will be able to succeed because of the staff she brought with her (ouch)."

     

    FWIW they talked to a listener who only follows women's basketball on a passing level. His premise is that Amy isn't a good hire because she's a Summit league coach and not ready for this level and the same logic is applied to her staff.

     

    I'd argue she is a very good hire.  She seems to be extremely high energy, and she gives every indication that she really cares about her players.  (I'm not saying Yori didn't). 

     

    More than a few coaches start at a lower level...  Bill Self seems to be working out well for Kansas.  He started at Oral Roberts. 

    Coach Yori came from Creighton. 

     

    However, many of the great coaches (Krzyzewski, Dean Smith, Izzo, Roy Williams) were assistants at big programs prior to getting a head coach job at a big program. 

     

    As we all know...  We'll have to see how this plays out on the court.  I'm confident and optimistic that she'll get these girls to play hard and fast. 

     

    dlrrk & Actualfacts, Have you guys had a chance to meet coach Williams?

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    Have never met the coach.  I think Rachel has only talked, at length, to her once.  Rachel was very impressed and as she put it... "I'm excited."

     

    I for one an too !

     

    Kind of talked out ....about all the drama. Let's get through this next couple of months and move on to next season. Let the chips fall where they may this summer.....the recruits, and any new ads decide, ....and the "new" team can then get settled, organized, practice hard, and prepare for the preseason.

     

    Coach William's and lady Huskers...."I'm excited." :D

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    "little comments by the hosts about why she didn't go after romeo harder, but, also added they don't know enough about the situation. one of the hosts stated he talked to someone who didn't think she will be able to succeed because of the staff she brought with her (ouch)."

     

    FWIW they talked to a listener who only follows women's basketball on a passing level. His premise is that Amy isn't a good hire because she's a Summit league coach and not ready for this level and the same logic is applied to her staff.

     

    I'd argue she is a very good hire.  She seems to be extremely high energy, and she gives every indication that she really cares about her players.  (I'm not saying Yori didn't). 

     

    More than a few coaches start at a lower level...  Bill Self seems to be working out well for Kansas.  He started at Oral Roberts. 

    Coach Yori came from Creighton. 

     

    However, many of the great coaches (Krzyzewski, Dean Smith, Izzo, Roy Williams) were assistants at big programs prior to getting a head coach job at a big program. 

     

    As we all know...  We'll have to see how this plays out on the court.  I'm confident and optimistic that she'll get these girls to play hard and fast. 

     

     

    Yup. It's a chicken and the egg deal.  How does one know for a fact that a coach can't make it at this level if they haven't coached at this level? Also if one does their homework they'll know that before she was a successful head coach she was also an assistant at Okie St from 2001-2005 and Tulsa from 2005-2007; The argument that she hasn't been exposed to what it takes to win at this level seems less valid.

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    If she can't coach at this level how did her team just win the WNIT.  There were six Big Ten teams in that tournament.  Included in that was the 12 point win over Minnesota in an away game.  The same team that beat us by 37 points at their house.

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