Tennessee topics (merged threads)

[CocoHusky]

It wasn't literally hours after that. Her father took the job in May. Kelsey Mitchell committed to OSU July 31st. And Mitchell did have over 20 years of coaching experience. So it's not like he has zero clue on the basketball court.

Overall, I'm not a fan of the family deal, but the father has experience coaching, he helped turn around a high school program in a matter of years. In fact, Kelsey, didn't even commit to OSU until a month after Chelsea, her lesser-touted sister committed.

Mark Mitchell's hiring article 5/31/2013.
Kelsey Mitchell's commitment announcement. 7/31/2013.

Again, not a fan of this "recruiting" or anything. Just wanted to clear that misinformation up.

It was end of May and early June which would make the announcements days apart not months as your timeline incorrectly states.

"In May the Buckeyes hired Mark Mitchell, former coach at Taft (Cincinnati), as an assistant women's basketball coach. In June his daughter, 5-foot-11 Chelsea Mitchell, committed to the Buckeyes. She currently is rehabbing from knee surgery."

http://www.maxpreps.com/blogs/maxwi...-twin-sister-to-ohio-state-for-basketball.htm

20 years of coaching at the HS level- never coached girls or expressed interest in coaching at the college level. The optics and the ethics were/are bad no matter which way you try and slice it. Ask yourself this question: Did Chelsea Mitchell have any Division I offers?

 

[Beemer]

May I caution all - a great player does not always make a good, very good or great coach.

Great players are blessed with a talent above the normal player - vision, eye/hand coordination/ anticipation. Yes hard work is needed to enhance that talent. But many cannot coach/ teach that talent to another. Many stars players do not understand how one player can struggle with some aspects of the game when they didn't.

Notice, I'm not saying all star players can't, I'm just saying that because one is one of the best ever to play the game does not mean they can or want to coach the game. Its a totally different world that demands a totally different skill set for success.

Example from hockey- Wayne Gretzky. One of all time greats but mediocre as a coach.

 

[Bgillon]

We'll be fine as long as Geno is here. Afterwards...well, things will possibly not be so nice.

WCBB is a coaching-dominated variant of the sport; it's the most important drawing force, which is why a legend like Geno (and Pat) can draw excellent talent from so far afield. If you don't have a legend as your coach, you have to rely on other drawing factors. Here's how UConn does on those.

*Geographical proximity to talent: UConn fares poorly here.
*Quality of facilities: Great basketball practice facility. Mediocre arenas. We'll call this a wash.
*Prestige of the school's name: "I mean, hello, it's [Insert University Name]!" UConn has some name draw specifically within the world of basketball, but overall it still lags behind the main name draws. Places like Duke, North Carolina, Texas, UCLA, etc.
*Prestige (and income potential) of the athletic conference: UConn doesn't score points here.

Those are the only ones that will draw long term. There are other things, like historical excellence, that will draw on a temporary basis, but not a permanent one. (see the Louisiana Techs of the world)

Long story short, UConn's hand is not great in the post-Geno world. Over the long term, I actually think that the UConn men will survive this environment better than the women. There's a lot of talent to go around on the men's side, so even after the P5 have had their fill, there's enough talent left for some non-P5 teams to reach near-elite status. On the women's side, talent is so sparse that there's rarely more than a dozen teams worth talking about in any given year.

Our worst case scenario is worse than Tennessee's worst case scenario, because they still edge us on geographical proximity and with their athletic conference. Needless to say, I'm hoping that we don't hit our worst case scenario.

edit: Things that can help us avoid the worst case scenario include 1. UConn gets accepted to a P5 conference, and 2. Lighting strikes twice, and we get another young, charismatic coach with the ability to make the most of his or her players, recruit well despite the mediocre conference, etc. And then he or she would have to decide to stay even with the big offers from P5 schools start coming in. In other words, another legend coach.

UCONN does not lag behind North Carolina academically since the cheating scandal was brought to light.

 

[Wbbfan1]

All I was saying the accusation of cheating by Lady Vol fans was not aimed at UConn but OSU. Didn't say either program cheated. Now if Lady Vols lose a big time recruit from the South to UConn again, the talk may start all over again.

I believe that any school that wishes to make an allegation of cheating should be required to admit who they are and not hide behind the conference, to post the details of such an allegation, identify evidence they supposedly have. Pat never cheated, probably not. Holly? Who knows but from the lack of any apparent success getting big recruits she likely is not cheating. WBBFAB1 says UConn likely did not cheat this time. Got any proof of past cheating? Spell it out. Really gets me PO'd that someone would throw out a statement like that and not have any proof. It's beneath despicable.

 

[Cuango]

We watch the demise of the Lady Vols basketball establishment with some glee, exuberance, and a bit of trepidation.

I know this has been discussed before, but the poignancy of their plight is heightened by the fear that this could happen to us as well.

Is UTenn's abrupt decline, the roadmap that the UConn program is destined to traverse?

Obviously, the choice of new leadership upon Geno's retirement, will have the majority effect on the continuation of the program's success. Several years ago, I wrote a thesis in which I described that the life-span of independent orchestras in New York is proscribed; most often associated with the enthusiasm of their founders and like dance companies, when the major founding figure is no longer active, they are rapidly diminished and often disappear. (For those New York arts buffs, consider: Music Aeterna, Opera Orchestra of New York, Y Chamber Symphony, Brooklyn Philharmonic, and even the New York City Opera).

Let us examine certain options. Isn't it likely that CD will retire simultaneously with Geno?
It would be wonderful if she stayed for a few seasons, easing the transition, and imparting her special brand of values to off-court standards. But most of us feel that it is unlikely that she will either be an interim head or choose to reenlist in a new administration.

Geno may have a real sense as to whom he would recommend as the next head and may have a great influence as to his successor as did Pat Summit and Jim Calhoun. But clearly, it is not in anyones interest for him to publicly muse about it.

Pat chose one of her long-time assistants and a former player; it appears to have not worked out very well. Jim also chose a former player who had graduated into an important and extended NBA career and had developed a unique reputation for setting the highest standards in professionality for his younger teammates. to emulate. Many of today's superstars recall Kevin's influence with admiration and respect. After a short, two year apprenticeship as Calhoun assistant, Kevin was a brilliant choice.

Discussion as to whom will emerge as Geno's successor has centered around his current assistants, especially Shea, and Jennifer Rizzotti at Hartford, both former hard-nosed, UConn guards who thrived as unique performers in the team's earlier successes.

Nevertheless I anticipate that Geno will surprise us and go outside the program for his recommendation.
(I must admit to being quite uninformed as to Shea's actual contribution presently, but Jenn's record is quite
understood).

Almost as important as the choice of the new coach is the replacement of the CD figure. I suggest the Marisa Moseley is being groomed to slide into that role.

The most significant young mind in the basketball coaching firmament with Kevin Ollie-like credentials appears to be Becky Hammon. if she is not grabbed by another major program...Tennessee would be hard pressed to find someone better to rejuvenate their program...Becky would be the type of candidate that UConn might very well recruit.

First, the"demise" is only temporary. The Lady Vols are simply paying the price of having given the keys to the
Ferrari to Aunt Bee. Holly is apparently completely incapable of doing her job.how could this be?

We watch the demise of the Lady Vols basketball establishment with some glee, exuberance, and a bit of trepidation.

I know this has been discussed before, but the poignancy of their plight is heightened by the fear that this could happen to us as well.

Is UTenn's abrupt decline, the roadmap that the UConn program is destined to traverse?

Obviously, the choice of new leadership upon Geno's retirement, will have the majority effect on the continuation of the program's success. Several years ago, I wrote a thesis in which I described that the life-span of independent orchestras in New York is proscribed; most often associated with the enthusiasm of their founders and like dance companies, when the major founding figure is no longer active, they are rapidly diminished and often disappear. (For those New York arts buffs, consider: Music Aeterna, Opera Orchestra of New York, Y Chamber Symphony, Brooklyn Philharmonic, and even the New York City Opera).

Let us examine certain options. Isn't it likely that CD will retire simultaneously with Geno?
It would be wonderful if she stayed for a few seasons, easing the transition, and imparting her special brand of values to off-court standards. But most of us feel that it is unlikely that she will either be an interim head or choose to reenlist in a new administration.

Geno may have a real sense as to whom he would recommend as the next head and may have a great influence as to his successor as did Pat Summit and Jim Calhoun. But clearly, it is not in anyones interest for him to publicly muse about it.

Pat chose one of her long-time assistants and a former player; it appears to have not worked out very well. Jim also chose a former player who had graduated into an important and extended NBA career and had developed a unique reputation for setting the highest standards in professionality for his younger teammates. to emulate. Many of today's superstars recall Kevin's influence with admiration and respect. After a short, two year apprenticeship as Calhoun assistant, Kevin was a brilliant choice.

Discussion as to whom will emerge as Geno's successor has centered around his current assistants, especially Shea, and Jennifer Rizzotti at Hartford, both former hard-nosed, UConn guards who thrived as unique performers in the team's earlier successes.

Nevertheless I anticipate that Geno will surprise us and go outside the program for his recommendation.
(I must admit to being quite uninformed as to Shea's actual contribution presently, but Jenn's record is quite
understood).

Almost as important as the choice of the new coach is the replacement of the CD figure. I suggest the Marisa Moseley is being groomed to slide into that role.

The most significant young mind in the basketball coaching firmament with Kevin Ollie-like credentials appears to be Becky Hammon. if she is not grabbed by another major program...Tennessee would be hard pressed to find someone better to rejuvenate their program...Becky would be the type of candidate that UConn might very well recruit.

The mind boggles! Why would you ( or anyone ) think Becky Hammon would be a better candidate to replace Geno than someone ( Shea ) who

We watch the demise of the Lady Vols basketball establishment with some glee, exuberance, and a bit of trepidation.

I know this has been discussed before, but the poignancy of their plight is heightened by the fear that this could happen to us as well.

Is UTenn's abrupt decline, the roadmap that the UConn program is destined to traverse?

Obviously, the choice of new leadership upon Geno's retirement, will have the majority effect on the continuation of the program's success. Several years ago, I wrote a thesis in which I described that the life-span of independent orchestras in New York is proscribed; most often associated with the enthusiasm of their founders and like dance companies, when the major founding figure is no longer active, they are rapidly diminished and often disappear. (For those New York arts buffs, consider: Music Aeterna, Opera Orchestra of New York, Y Chamber Symphony, Brooklyn Philharmonic, and even the New York City Opera).

Let us examine certain options. Isn't it likely that CD will retire simultaneously with Geno?
It would be wonderful if she stayed for a few seasons, easing the transition, and imparting her special brand of values to off-court standards. But most of us feel that it is unlikely that she will either be an interim head or choose to reenlist in a new administration.

Geno may have a real sense as to whom he would recommend as the next head and may have a great influence as to his successor as did Pat Summit and Jim Calhoun. But clearly, it is not in anyones interest for him to publicly muse about it.

Pat chose one of her long-time assistants and a former player; it appears to have not worked out very well. Jim also chose a former player who had graduated into an important and extended NBA career and had developed a unique reputation for setting the highest standards in professionality for his younger teammates. to emulate. Many of today's superstars recall Kevin's influence with admiration and respect. After a short, two year apprenticeship as Calhoun assistant, Kevin was a brilliant choice.

Discussion as to whom will emerge as Geno's successor has centered around his current assistants, especially Shea, and Jennifer Rizzotti at Hartford, both former hard-nosed, UConn guards who thrived as unique performers in the team's earlier successes.

Nevertheless I anticipate that Geno will surprise us and go outside the program for his recommendation.
(I must admit to being quite uninformed as to Shea's actual contribution presently, but Jenn's record is quite
understood).

Almost as important as the choice of the new coach is the replacement of the CD figure. I suggest the Marisa Moseley is being groomed to slide into that role.

The most significant young mind in the basketball coaching firmament with Kevin Ollie-like credentials appears to be Becky Hammon. if she is not grabbed by another major program...Tennessee would be hard pressed to find someone better to rejuvenate their program...Becky would be the type of candidate that UConn might very well recruit.

The mind boggles! Why would Hammon be considered over Shea? I doubt seriously if knows any more about Women's basketball than Shea!

We watch the demise of the Lady Vols basketball establishment with some glee, exuberance, and a bit of trepidation.

I know this has been discussed before, but the poignancy of their plight is heightened by the fear that this could happen to us as well.

Is UTenn's abrupt decline, the roadmap that the UConn program is destined to traverse?

Obviously, the choice of new leadership upon Geno's retirement, will have the majority effect on the continuation of the program's success. Several years ago, I wrote a thesis in which I described that the life-span of independent orchestras in New York is proscribed; most often associated with the enthusiasm of their founders and like dance companies, when the major founding figure is no longer active, they are rapidly diminished and often disappear. (For those New York arts buffs, consider: Music Aeterna, Opera Orchestra of New York, Y Chamber Symphony, Brooklyn Philharmonic, and even the New York City Opera).

Let us examine certain options. Isn't it likely that CD will retire simultaneously with Geno?
It would be wonderful if she stayed for a few seasons, easing the transition, and imparting her special brand of values to off-court standards. But most of us feel that it is unlikely that she will either be an interim head or choose to reenlist in a new administration.

Geno may have a real sense as to whom he would recommend as the next head and may have a great influence as to his successor as did Pat Summit and Jim Calhoun. But clearly, it is not in anyones interest for him to publicly muse about it.

Pat chose one of her long-time assistants and a former player; it appears to have not worked out very well. Jim also chose a former player who had graduated into an important and extended NBA career and had developed a unique reputation for setting the highest standards in professionality for his younger teammates. to emulate. Many of today's superstars recall Kevin's influence with admiration and respect. After a short, two year apprenticeship as Calhoun assistant, Kevin was a brilliant choice.

Discussion as to whom will emerge as Geno's successor has centered around his current assistants, especially Shea, and Jennifer Rizzotti at Hartford, both former hard-nosed, UConn guards who thrived as unique performers in the team's earlier successes.

Nevertheless I anticipate that Geno will surprise us and go outside the program for his recommendation.
(I must admit to being quite uninformed as to Shea's actual contribution presently, but Jenn's record is quite
understood).

Almost as important as the choice of the new coach is the replacement of the CD figure. I suggest the Marisa Moseley is being groomed to slide into that role.

The most significant young mind in the basketball coaching firmament with Kevin Ollie-like credentials appears to be Becky Hammon. if she is not grabbed by another major program...Tennessee would be hard pressed to find someone better to rejuvenate their program...Becky would be the type of candidate that UConn might very well recruit.

The mind boggles!!! Why would Becky Hammon be given a job over someone ( Shea ) that Geno will have personally mentored and taught for ten to fifteen years? There is zero chance that Hammon would be hired over Shea Ralph!

 

[Cuango]

First, the"demise" is only temporary. The Lady Vols are simply paying the price of having given the keys to the
Ferrari to Aunt Bee. Holly is apparently completely incapable of doing her job.how could this be?



The mind boggles! Why would you ( or anyone ) think Becky Hammon would be a better candidate to replace Geno than someone ( Shea ) who



The mind boggles! Why would Hammon be considered over Shea? I doubt seriously if knows any more about Women's basketball than Shea!



The mind boggles!!! Why would Becky Hammon be given a job over someone ( Shea ) that Geno will have personally mentored and taught for ten to fifteen years? There is zero chance that Hammon would be hired over Shea Ralph!

Sorry!

 

[Adesmar123]

First, the"demise" is only temporary. The Lady Vols are simply paying the price of having given the keys to the
Ferrari to Aunt Bee. Holly is apparently completely incapable of doing her job.how could this be?

The mind boggles! Why would you ( or anyone ) think Becky Hammon would be a better candidate to replace Geno than someone ( Shea ) who

The mind boggles! Why would Hammon be considered over Shea? I doubt seriously if knows any more about Women's basketball than Shea!

The mind boggles!!! Why would Becky Hammon be given a job over someone ( Shea ) that Geno will have personally mentored and taught for ten to fifteen years? There is zero chance that Hammon would be hired over Shea Ralph!

Wow! Your mind is sure boggling a lot. what would Aunt Bee say?

 

[RockyMTblue2]

And why isn't any0ne talking Berube, the Tufts Tuffy!

Carla is even more settled in than Jenn and she is an unknown on the Div. 1 scene.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

My problem with the Shea candidacy (if indeed she is a candidate), is that her record is unclear.
She gives few interviews, is quoted relatively rarely and appears on the bench with a look of
great concern for the greatest part of every evening.

Can we say with certainty that Geno does not suffer fools gladly, let alone keep an Assistant he isn't really pleased with? I do wish we'd hear from her more often, but it seems the pecking order is Geno, CD and ....? in the press department. As far as that look she adopts on the bench, I suspect she's assigned to keep track of lots of stuff, but I would love to see her look a little more relaxed and happy.

 

[HGN]

I think there will be a slight decline in the programs fortunes as well whenever Geno decides to retire. (Which may not happen for another 10 years.) The question is , how steep of a decline will it be , and how long will it last ?
Barring any health issues , Geno will leave on a high note. A NC won or FF appearance is my guess. And with a couple of AA returning the following year. He will certainly leave the program in good shape for 2-3 years going forward. It then will be up to the successor to recruit with gusto.

I think we are in good shape. The program has time to plan and search out a possible replacement. Unfortunately , UT didn't have that luxury with Summit's sudden illness.

Hopefully the Huskies will be more fortunate.

 

[reno tony]

Maybe Geno will help out the next coach by crashing and burning a few seasons before he quits. Maybe so poorly that he gets fired so the next coach will have a low bar to leap. We can only hope.

 

[CocoHusky]

My problem with the Shea candidacy (if indeed she is a candidate), is that her record is unclear. She gives few interviews, is quoted relatively rarely and appears on the bench with a look of great concern for the greatest part of every evening.

Yea I'm with you on this one. If there is one thing this program could desperately use is more interviews by Shea & Marisa. They must be in high heels though-5 inch minimum!
Semi-serious questions: Is the look of concern on the face of Shea any different that the one on Geno's, CD's or Marissa's face?
What in tarnation does that have to do with Shea's coaching credentials?

 

[msf22b]

!
Semi-serious questions: Is the look of concern on the face of Shea any different that the one on Geno's, CD's or Marissa's face?
What in tarnation does that have to do with Shea's coaching credentials?

Let me preface this by saying for the reasons listed above, I know precious little about Shea.
We all know what a fierce competitor she was
I just went back and watched the replay of the season in which she won her first championship and was relatively healthy.
Lots of on camera interviews; comes across as intelligent, astute, articulate, knowledgable.
That was along time ago, and is the most I've heard her speak.
She may very well be the clear fav for future head.
It may be a slam dunk and she may be completely qualified
But:

Part of the UConn success surely has to do with the complex character of Geno.
He's able to not only be serious but also to laugh at himself and situations that occur on the court.
Shea's virtually 100% grimness of visage during games, scares the living dickens out of me.
There's an element of joyousness, seemingly missing.

Might be fatal.

For the people who are incensed at the thought that it would be folly to go outside the program; bring in a stranger;
I don't buy that argument.
Fresh blood if it is superior, may be the the best way to reinvigorate a program.
And someone like Becky (a bit impish herself), might be ideal.
We all see how it worked out in Tennessee (which is the genesis) of this thread.
The situations seem not to be parallel.
But as I suggest, in my complete ignorance of the coaching process and especially of Shea's contribution and personna,
The little information most of us have is from watching her sitting on the bench, looking pretty miserable most of the time.

Concerns me.

 

[Adesmar123]

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Yea I'm with you on this one. If there is one thing this program could desperately use is more interviews by Shea & Marisa. They must be in high heels though-5 inch minimum!
Semi-serious questions: Is the look of concern on the face of Shea any different that the one on Geno's, CD's or Marissa's face?
What in tarnation does that have to do with Shea's coaching credentials?

Is tarnation anywhere near Chapel Hill?

 

[CocoHusky]

Is tarnation anywhere near Chapel Hill?

Just south of it!

 

[Adesmar123]

Just south of it!

Chapel Valley?

 

[CocoHusky]

Let me preface this by saying for the reasons listed above, I know precious little about Shea.
We all know what a fierce competitor she was
I just went back and watched the replay of the season in which she won her first championship and was relatively healthy.
Lots of on camera interviews; comes across as intelligent, astute, articulate, knowledgable.
That was along time ago, and is the most I've heard her speak.
She may very well be the clear fav for future head.
It may be a slam dunk and she may be completely qualified
But:

Part of the UConn success surely has to do with the complex character of Geno.
He's able to not only be serious but also to laugh at himself and situations that occur on the court.
Shea's virtually 100% grimness of visage during games, scares the living dickens out of me.
There's an element of joyousness, seemingly missing.

Might be fatal.

For the people who are incensed at the thought that it would be folly to go outside the program; bring in a stranger;
I don't buy that argument.
Fresh blood if it is superior, may be the the best way to reinvigorate a program.
And someone like Becky (a bit impish herself), might be ideal.
We all see how it worked out in Tennessee (which is the genesis) of this thread.
The situations seem not to be parallel.
But as I suggest, in my complete ignorance of the coaching process and especially of Shea's contribution and personna,
The little information most of us have is from watching her sitting on the bench, looking pretty miserable most of the time.

Concerns me.

This is a picture of Shea laughing at you! As am I! The only thing Fatal about Shea maybe my attraction to her-but I'm in therapy.

 

[Gus Mahler]

Is tarnation anywhere near Chapel Hill?

Excellent

 

[billnaples]

All I was saying the accusation of cheating by Lady Vol fans was not aimed at UConn but OSU. Didn't say either program cheated. Now if Lady Vols lose a big time recruit from the South to UConn again, the talk may start all over again.

I think I quoted you accurately, i.e. "UConn likely did not cheat this time". I did not make that up. As I read it the clear implication is that they did cheat in the past. If that was not your intent you missed the boat. And if you were suggesting that it was a quote from TennVol followers I wish you had cited which one because as written it is quite ambiguous. The school/SEC has a history of charging violations against UConn when none existed.

 

[msf22b]

View attachment 11772
This is a picture of Shea laughing at you! As am I! The only thing Fatal about Shea maybe my attraction to her-but I'm in therapy.

I've seen her laugh/smile once or twice myself
But check out views of the bench tonight
What do we get, 8 or 10 shots
See how many smiles you get
(Great pix, though)

 

[UcMiami]

Haven't noticed anyone commenting on the USA coaches poll this week - TN is down to #22. Should they lose to Vanderbilt (unlikely) I think they would drop from that poll completely - if they win, but then lose to KY and Miss St the following week ... again they might be gone.

 

[Willie E.Gold]

we all know that I am HIGHLY critical of the coaching at TN, but ESPN's agenda of just pushing SO MUCH negativity and speculation about TN was absurd. Even when TN was playing decent (3 of the 4 quarters) they did nothing but continue the pre-game storyline. Doris Burke is so incapable of calling a TN game without personal bias that I don't expect anything else. She was the same way while Parker was at TN. She has a long history. simply put, TN doesn't like Doris and Doris doesn't like TN. Just the reality.

 

[Willie E.Gold]

What did Doris say that was not true?

 

[cockhrnleghrn]

It was end of May and early June which would make the announcements days apart not months as your timeline incorrectly states.

"In May the Buckeyes hired Mark Mitchell, former coach at Taft (Cincinnati), as an assistant women's basketball coach. In June his daughter, 5-foot-11 Chelsea Mitchell, committed to the Buckeyes. She currently is rehabbing from knee surgery."

http://www.maxpreps.com/blogs/maxwi...-twin-sister-to-ohio-state-for-basketball.htm

20 years of coaching at the HS level- never coached girls or expressed interest in coaching at the college level. The optics and the ethics were/are bad no matter which way you try and slice it. Ask yourself this question: Did Chelsea Mitchell have any Division I offers?

OSU operates like Dale Brown used to at LSU. I don't really care for that modus operandi.

 

[Alydar]

Successful coaches take advantage of the rules. Pat won her first NC after two of her Olympic teammates transferred to Tenn. Pat had talked to them at the final four and shortly thereafter both enrolled at Tenn. These were players under scholarship to other schools but there was no rule about contacting players from other schools and Pat took advantage of that to improve her team. So when Cornelius or some other LV apologist starts ranting about "the right way" they are nothing but hypocrites.

It's almost automatic that when Tenn loses out on a big recruit that Maria will throw out vague and unsupported accusations of illegal/unethical recruiting.

 

[Goodgood]

Successful coaches take advantage of the rules. Pat won her first NC after two of her Olympic teammates transferred to Tenn. Pat had talked to them at the final four and shortly thereafter both enrolled at Tenn. These were players under scholarship to other schools but there was no rule about contacting players from other schools and Pat took advantage of that to improve her team. So when Cornelius or some other LV apologist starts ranting about "the right way" they are nothing but hypocrites.

It's almost automatic that when Tenn loses out on a big recruit that Maria will throw out vague and unsupported accusations of illegal/unethical recruiting.

You still pay attention to Cornelius? Oy vey!

 

[msf22b]

One of the complaints of the vocal Tennessee fans is that AD and the admin are not interested in Woman's sports in general and Lady Vols BB in particular.

It is becoming more difficult to ignore the increasing media frenzy at the Vol's futility.

This evening the Times printed a critical AP story and locally, Dan Fleser, a long-time observer of the team snatched an interview with Holly that continues her trend of making unfortunate remarks to the press that do not include a reasonable scheme for getting the team back on the tracks.

It's hard to believe that if things don't improve quickly, that her tenure can continue past this season.

The administration cannot be so tone-deaf as to permit a national humiliation; drip by drip.

 

[pacific 44]

If you wanted an absolute clone of Geno,look no further than Diana who would use the same attention getting language in practice, be a recruiting magnet wherever she goes,and be just the fiercest x's and o's gametime operator that could ever emulate what Geno has in place now.Shea is a close second but her appearances at amateur events wouldn't cause the same stir that happens with Geno now or would with Diana.This presumes that Diana even wants to coach,but i would bet my neighbor's car that Diana's taking over the program when Geno leaves would result in the least amount of drop-off in program success of any candidate in the Uconn family.I realize that sometimes the great players don't become great coaches,but Diana is different in that it is just not in her dna to accept anything less than all you have to give whether you're a player or a coach.We all saw in her 3 championship years how she practically willed her team to victory in game after game with great skill and making everyone around her a much better player.If she wanted the position i would like to see her succeed Geno more than anyone else.She has that certain IT factor that few have.

 

[CBus13]

It was end of May and early June which would make the announcements days apart not months as your timeline incorrectly states.

"In May the Buckeyes hired Mark Mitchell, former coach at Taft (Cincinnati), as an assistant women's basketball coach. In June his daughter, 5-foot-11 Chelsea Mitchell, committed to the Buckeyes. She currently is rehabbing from knee surgery."

http://www.maxpreps.com/blogs/maxwi...-twin-sister-to-ohio-state-for-basketball.htm

20 years of coaching at the HS level- never coached girls or expressed interest in coaching at the college level. The optics and the ethics were/are bad no matter which way you try and slice it. Ask yourself this question: Did Chelsea Mitchell have any Division I offers?

Chelsea (committed in June) is the twin sister of Kelsey (the all-american) I attached a link to Kelsey's verbal commitment. So my timeline is correct. He actually was an assistant coach for All-Ohio Girls team, who I believe, won nationals.

I stated in my post that I don't agree with this kind of recruiting. I was just clearing up that it wasn't hours apart.

 

[watanabe]

It's a "tweet" folks, when somebody makes a statement from their Twitter account it's called a "tweet"... not a twit, or tw*t, twang etc..

So you are a tweeter? Or is the plural I should use as in, you're a twit?