Ross Hodge Replacement Candidates?

MeanGreenZen · Wednesday at 09:16 PM

38 minutes ago, GMG_Dallas said:

And are they capable of recruiting our own roster? Lorient and some young guys have potential. Just have to wonder how many will stay.

The answer will be NONE. That is ok though. Just the new world we are all in.

GMG_Dallas · Wednesday at 10:13 PM

56 minutes ago, MeanGreenZen said:

The answer will be NONE. That is ok though. Just the new world we are all in.

Yup. Saw this earlier and kind of reminded that most teams are dealing with the portal. Many are still finding ways to gel quickly and win.

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akriesman · Wednesday at 10:22 PM

I am still leaning towards promoting from within. Stick with what works until it doesn't.

Whoever is coach, we must maintain the defensive mentality that has worked so well for us. We don't need superstar athletes. We need hard working team players that can shoot at a good percentage.

BleedingGreen · Wednesday at 10:27 PM

Let’s hire Nico Harrison to lead the search.

MeanGreenTexan · Wednesday at 10:30 PM

1 minute ago, akriesman said:

I am still leaning towards promoting from within. Stick with what works until it doesn't.

Whoever is coach, we must maintain the defensive mentality that has worked so well for us. We don't need superstar athletes. We need hard working team players that can shoot at a good percentage.

The defensive mentality is the part that’s leaving though. The assistants we have now have all been under Coach Hodge for 2 years. What if none of them subscribe to that defensive style if they were HC? I bet Coach Hodge takes 1 or 2 (maybe 3) key assistants with him.

And with almost all of our players leaving, we’re not really retaining a bunch of guys who are completely bought into that defensive mentality, necessitating the continuity.

NorthTexasWeLove · Wednesday at 10:35 PM

4 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

The defensive mentality is the part that’s leaving though. The assistants we have now have all been under Coach Hodge for 2 years. What if none of them subscribe to that defensive style if they were HC? I bet Coach Hodge takes 1 or 2 (maybe 3) key assistants with him.

And with almost all of our players leaving, we’re not really retaining a bunch of guys who are completely bought into that defensive mentality, necessitating the continuity.

The system has to stay. It's what has created the greatest run in UNT athletics. If someone is ready, promote.

BigWillie · Wednesday at 10:37 PM

1 minute ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

The system has to stay. It's what has created the greatest run in UNT athletics. If someone is ready, promote.

As I stated in the other thread. The ones that know the system are leaving. We are starting over and putting our trust in Jared. Only God can help us now.

L Ron Studdard · Wednesday at 10:38 PM

5 hours ago, keith said:

USF beat us to the punch....

Exactly my thoughts. Wouldn't mind Huss from HP, though.

NorthTexasWeLove · Wednesday at 10:39 PM

Just now, BigWillie said:

As I stated in the other thread. The ones that know the system are leaving. We are starting over and putting our trust in Jared. Only God can help us now.

If Jared offers one of them they aren't going anywhere.

MeanGreenTexan · Wednesday at 10:51 PM

36 minutes ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

The system has to stay. It's what has created the greatest run in UNT athletics. If someone is ready, promote.

I tell you what, if Jase Herl said he has fully subscribed to Hodge’s philosophy, after only serving under him for less than 2 years, I’d interview him. He probably has his own philosophy though.

I don’t believe anyone else currently on staff has the wall skins or is ready to take over this opportunity.

EDIT: Upon further review…. If you’re really concerned with keeping up a tough defensive mentality, you might want to look at THIS LIST… particularly at #7 on that list. He has to be target #1.

Edited Wednesday at 11:15 PM by MeanGreenTexan

jtm0097 · Thursday at 12:26 AM

Bring Johnny Jones home.

GoMeanGreen1999 · Thursday at 12:28 AM

Go hire Grant's second in command.

Green Lantern · Thursday at 12:35 AM

6 minutes ago, GoMeanGreen1999 said:

Go hire Grant's second in command.

Thought SFA already hired TT’s #2.

GoMeanGreen1999 · Thursday at 12:40 AM

2 hours ago, Green Lantern said:

Thought SFA already hired TT’s #2.

Good hire by them. I completely missed this one,

NorthTexasWeLove · Thursday at 12:43 AM

1 hour ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

I tell you what, if Jase Herl said he has fully subscribed to Hodge’s philosophy, after only serving under him for less than 2 years, I’d interview him. He probably has his own philosophy though.

I don’t believe anyone else currently on staff has the wall skins or is ready to take over this opportunity.

EDIT: Upon further review…. If you’re really concerned with keeping up a tough defensive mentality, you might want to look at THIS LIST… particularly at #7 on that list. He has to be target #1.

I'm not so sure about that. Though they were pretty good this year and a fun watch, he hasn't been all that consistent. I live out here and I went and watched them times this year. To put it plain and simple, they had much better players vs their peer competition. I'm not sure he's the answer.

NorthTexasWeLove · Thursday at 12:43 AM

17 minutes ago, jtm0097 said:

Bring Johnny Jones home.

He still got juice? If so, that's a thought.

GoMeanGreen1999 · Thursday at 12:54 AM

2 hours ago, jtm0097 said:

Bring Johnny Jones home.

Not in favor of this move.

MeanGreenZen · Thursday at 12:59 AM

One trend I am noticing in college basketball: whatever teams are spending on their head coach, they are also committing to spending the same amount on their players via NIL. Hope we are planning to do that too.

Green Lantern · Thursday at 01:14 AM

4 hours ago, Green Lantern said:

Drew Valentine - Loyola (Chicago) - ~ $550,000 current annual comp. 80-50 HC record. 33 years old. Already an NCAA Tournament and NIT Tournament appearance.

Watch his team later tonight in some more hot NIT action. Maybe we just bring him back from Indianapolis on our charter when we beat them in the final???

Doubling down on UNT taking a hard look at this guy. Loyola continues to impress.

Ross Hodgeson · Thursday at 01:20 AM

This guy was a good recruiter back in the day. He could probably help us tap into some SEC caliber talent if we can feed him some NIL monies.

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https://hailstate.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/david--anwar/2985

Ross Hodgeson · Thursday at 01:22 AM

2 hours ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

I tell you what, if Jase Herl said he has fully subscribed to Hodge’s philosophy, after only serving under him for less than 2 years, I’d interview him. He probably has his own philosophy though.

I don’t believe anyone else currently on staff has the wall skins or is ready to take over this opportunity.

EDIT: Upon further review…. If you’re really concerned with keeping up a tough defensive mentality, you might want to look at THIS LIST… particularly at #7 on that list. He has to be target #1.

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https://ucsdtritons.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/eric-olen/1781

MeanGreenTexan · Thursday at 01:45 AM

1 hour ago, NorthTexasWeLove said:

I'm not so sure about that. Though they were pretty good this year and a fun watch, he hasn't been all that consistent. I live out here and I went and watched them times this year. To put it plain and simple, they had much better players vs their peer competition. I'm not sure he's the answer.

Oh!

So you’re telling me he can attract top talent as well?

Where do I sign up?

NorthTexasWeLove · Thursday at 01:57 AM

10 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

Oh!

So you’re telling me he can attract top talent as well?

Where do I sign up?

Yeaaahhh... destination city + top-tier education. He had tools to get them there. Also, this was by and large his most successful season, ever. No other year is remotely close. Consistency issues.

UNTLifer · Thursday at 02:21 AM

3 hours ago, BigWillie said:

As I stated in the other thread. The ones that know the system are leaving. We are starting over and putting our trust in Jared. Only God can help us now.

Has it been reported who all is leaving with Hodge?

UNTLifer · Thursday at 02:26 AM

1 hour ago, Green Lantern said:

Thought SFA already hired TT’s #2.

So. Bet we can double what they are paying. Go get him.

As much as our success is this defensive system, it is also the mentality Mac installed. Kids loved playing together on these teams. Just look at Floyd’s reaction to losing in the conference semi’s. They created a family atmosphere and got the best out of the players. We need a coach that understands this and keeps that in place.

Edited Thursday at 02:28 AM by UNTLifer