John Smith is not an example of that, any more than Jim Les is an example or UCI's Russ is an example of programs benefitting from their prior state. Furthermore, using such an extreme situation as Smith, Cal Poly, isn't really that instructive other than creating fear of the unknown.
One would have to understand how Cal Poly went about hiring a HC, to understand why that didn't work out. The story probably would be instructive.
Dan continuing @ Beach is going nowhere - the proof is the last 10 years. So one has a choice. Go nowhere and tread water, or take some level of risk.
If one thinks the new AD is a total DoDo, then sure don't do anything, but in that case it doesn't matter any way, does it.
The statement "any choice is a risk" you made to me is silly. yeah, there's always risk, but it conveys what bad could happen, vs. what good could happen.
It's been documented, and can state it for the nth time. Monson has NOT invested himself to a) grow as a coach, b) learn to teach better, c) learn to communicate better, and d) even half-heartedly attempt to market the program like Knipe has or Tyler was. Because if he had, well the program would have gotten better, and it's languished. it's a dead end, anybody that thinks otherwise, well I'd love to hear all the huge pile of evidence that contradicts that.
Whether the AD truly understands at a core level what makes a very good coach, that's part of the risk, as well as if he gets steered in certain directions. He needs to hire a Basketball Teacher & Leaner & Communicator, and if keeps that in mind and able to evaluate someone who truly is that properly, we'll be ok.
Hi there! This is David. No I am not joking. I haven't been here in about a year. John Smith is just an example of be careful what you wish for. He is a good coach but he hasn't been able to win except when his teams play Long Beach State.
I do want fresh blood to lead the basketball program but any choice is a risk. Even with head coaching back ground.
this guy must be a comic
it's a 100% sure Beach will not be hiring John Smith
where do people come up with this stuff
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