Cunningham out at ND

[Zanzman]

Speaking of being in the BY anonymously, I wonder if Geno has ever commented on something he’s seen here? Per something so egregiously wrong or out of line that he had to respond.

You mean like one of your predictions

 

[triaddukefan]

Uh oh, I see a potential Donut run by @triaddukefan to sooth his anxiety if this true...NC would become the second best program in the State, after State...

But as far as donuts go.... I haven't had any since January 10th .... im overdue.

 

[uconnfan68]

Speaking of being in the BY anonymously, I wonder if Geno has ever commented on something he’s seen here? Per something so egregiously wrong or out of line that he had to respond.

He’s been known to refer to people here as idiots.

 

[triaddukefan]

He’s been known to refer to people here as idiots.

Just the UCONN fans... not the visitors

 

[Carnac]

You mean like one of your predictions

You couldn’t resist could you? smh.

 

[Dillon77]

Ok, you prompted my curiosity due to her success at VCU and why she would have left there to become an ND assistant. Here's my findings that you can edit, add comment or ignore:
Ms. Cunningham was a very successful coach at VCU, the most wins in program history. She made 1 NCAA and 5 WNITs during her time in the Colonial, last year was 2012 and the first year in the A-10. She left over a title IX lawsuit citing fair pay to which a settlement of $125K was awarded to her. Curiously enough, her successor at VCU, Beth O'Boyle is now making $220K per year. This would be at the very high end of Assistant P5 coaches salaries. To me, Beth joining NC is a good option and should lead to her garnering a P5 job somewhere if NC continues its improvement under Courtney and Beth. Heck, even @triaddukefan and @CamrnCrz1974 might want her next spring to move the mere 7 miles to Durham...

I've written about her departure from VCU in one form or another over the years, but let's just say that Coach Morgan Cunningham had the unfortunate timing to be at the same school as Norwood Teague, when he was athletic director.
Although the out-of-court settlement was sealed, many think this had to do with how Teague treated the women's program. Here's a link.

VCU paid $125K settlement to former women's basketball coach

Beth Cunningham had filed a complaint against then-school athletic director Norwood Teague for gender discrimination in 2012, according to a report from the Minnesota Star Tribune.

www.richmond.com

Apparently, this reached a breaking point for Morgan Cunningham and when an opening for an assistant coaching job came at her alma mater, she pretty much flew at the opportunity.

(BTW, This is better than the behavior that Teague exhibited at this next job at the University of Minnesota; one which ultimately ended in his resignation and money paid by the university to settle claims against him.

U paid nearly $300,000 in sexual harassment settlements related to Norwood Teague

The settlements went to two prominent women on University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler's senior leadership team, according to newly released documents.

www.startribune.com

)

Looking head for BMC, I've also hinted at the same scenario that you've pointed out: that when Duke AD Kevin White (finally) comes to his senses (and decides a car does better when not stuck in neutral), Beth Morgan Cunningham might be a very good person to interview for the Blue Devil HC position. After all, they, too, have mutual Notre Dame experiences. The irony is that I really thought Niele Ivey would've been a natural candidate for the Duke job one of the times Kevin White reupped JPM's contract (then again, this is the same AD who ensured that former ND football coach Charlie Weis next two generatations of ancestors didn't have to work... ...based on one good season and unsubstantiated rumors Chalie might go back to the NFL.)

 

[Waquoit]

I'm still stunned by the way Muffet was so casually tossed to curb. And apparently to ND's benefit. Amazing.

 

[oldude]

I'm still stunned by the way Muffet was so casually tossed to curb. And apparently to ND's benefit. Amazing.

Casually tossed to the curb? After all of MM’s success at ND, I’m pretty sure the decision to step down as the HC of ND WBB was her own decision on her own terms. Out of respect for all she has done, ND has created a continuing role for MM with the University out of a desire to keep her connected to the school. MM stepped off the bus on her own. She wasn’t tossed to the curb.

 

[sdhoops]

I wouldn't mind BC at UConn..never too late for somebody to join the good side

 

[msf22b]

After all of MM’s success at ND, I’m pretty sure the decision to step down as the HC of ND WBB was her own decision on her own terms.

Her departure was surely executed smoothly, but I'm not entirely convinced that it was entirely Muffet's decision.

She surely exhibited concerning, public displays of severe emotional stress during this past season that would have been a cause for concern, regardless of her past success...especially so in a school so finely attuned to athletic political correctness as ND

I had expressed the opinion earlier that some move might have taken place during the season...medical leave, temporary suspension, even dismissal (gasp). She may well have been warned
or admonished at that time

The University, tactfully waited until the end of the season, the new coach in waiting was a given...long decided...and the resignation and hiring was quickly accomplished with the requisite honors
being heeped.

I comprehend the mounds of conjecture pilled up above, but
Muffet's inability to function efficiently in the face of adversity was
a warning sign that the admin could not overlook.

 

[Orangutan]

Her departure was surely executed smoothly, but I'm not entirely convinced that it was entirely Muffet's decision.

She surely exhibited concerning, public displays of severe emotional stress during this past season that would have been a cause for concern, regardless of her past success...especially so in a school so finely attuned to athletic political correctness as ND

I had expressed the opinion earlier that some move might have taken place during the season...medical leave, temporary suspension, even dismissal (gasp). She may well have been warned
or admonished at that time

The University, tactfully waited until the end of the season, the new coach in waiting was a given...long decided...and the resignation and hiring was quickly accomplished with the requisite honors
being heeped.

I comprehend the mounds of conjecture pilled up above, but
Muffet's inability to function efficiently in the face of adversity was
a warning sign that the admin could not overlook.

What you have written fails to rise even to the level of conjecture.

It amounts to nothing more than "I think they fired a Hall of Fame coach because she was in a bad mood while losing a lot of games".

 

[MSGRET]

You couldn’t resist could you? smh.

You gave him a slow hanging curve ball, he had to hit it out of the park.

 

[JonathanXIV]

Just the UCONN fans... not the visitors

Understood.

 

[Carnac]

You gave him a slow hanging curve ball, he had to hit it out of the park.

NO, he swung ans MISSED. He threw some shade that was unnecessary. No one directed any comments toward him or mentioned his name.

 

[oldude]

Her departure was surely executed smoothly, but I'm not entirely convinced that it was entirely Muffet's decision.

She surely exhibited concerning, public displays of severe emotional stress during this past season that would have been a cause for concern, regardless of her past success...especially so in a school so finely attuned to athletic political correctness as ND

I had expressed the opinion earlier that some move might have taken place during the season...medical leave, temporary suspension, even dismissal (gasp). She may well have been warned
or admonished at that time

The University, tactfully waited until the end of the season, the new coach in waiting was a given...long decided...and the resignation and hiring was quickly accomplished with the requisite honors
being heeped.

I comprehend the mounds of conjecture pilled up above, but
Muffet's inability to function efficiently in the face of adversity was
a warning sign that the admin could not overlook.

No doubt that this past season took its toll on MM, to the point where she reacted emotionally at times. Do I believe that concerned parties at ND spoke to MM about her postgame actions? Absolutely! Do I believe she was asked to step down? No I don’t.

 

[dogged1]

NO, he swung ans MISSED. He threw some shade that was unnecessary. No one directed any comments toward him or mentioned his name.

Maybe none of my business, but I think most of us just saw good natured banter.
You sure your reading @Zanzman original right?

 

[Zanzman]

NO, he swung ans MISSED. He threw some shade that was unnecessary. No one directed any comments toward him or mentioned his name.

Come on Carnac or swami your name touts you as King of the prediction and I believe you were just patting yourself on the back about a recruit you got right in another post but you can’t take a little ribbing you did leave me an opening and I took it all in good humor

 

[lebronfan23]

I am surprised Marina Mabrey got to stay because it doesn’t seem like she has good enough experience. She went from GA to an assistant coach to an administrative role to an assistant coach which was like ND worse season ever.

 

[RogueDave]

I recall vividly back in the late 90’s and most of 2000’s we rooted for ND quite a bit as UCONN fans, this was due in large part to their coaches warm demeanor, teams strong play and competitiveness.

Recent decade feelings reasonably shifted away from that, I feel not because of the ND wins and development of a strong rivalry but more so due to MM Overt competiveness and adversarial nature emerged over the past decade she came to lose her old self, the one I revered, a classy, smart, competitor that anyone would be proud to have their kid play for!

Perhaps she felt it too and needed to step away and focus on a new pursuit. Hope she regains her old self, I miss her!

 

[Dillon77]

I am surprised Marina Mabrey got to stay because it doesn’t seem like she has good enough experience. She went from GA to an assistant coach to an administrative role to an assistant coach which was like ND worse season ever.

From what I've seen on zoom pics, Marina Mabrey is hanging out in South Bend but that's because it's big sis Michaela (a.k.a., Mike, Mabrey1) is the one who has the assistant coaching position with Notre Dame.

That said, I'm not surprised that she was retained at all:
- she's an assistant coach who has had increasing amount of responsibility in four consecutive years since graduating;
- she's worked with some pretty darn good coaches and/or programs at Miami U. (Meier), U of Miami, Ohio (Megan Duffy), LSU and ND;
- MM selected her over some other excellent assistant coaches (all of whom were older and more experienced than Mike); and,
- She did well enough for that to get to Niele, who was always in touch. BTW, Niele and Michaela are tight, as well.