Quote from: formerd3db on July 21, 2007, 08:35:38 PM
Not being a regular on this IBC board, I may have missed this and if so, my please forgive me.  Anyway, my question is what happened to all the Eureka assistants?  On their website, HC Sullivan has listed only two (one recently hired earlier this year) and a open position advertized on Pat's D3site for coaching positions.  Seems like they are "leaving the ship in waves"  Since last year's bios are obviously removed from the Eureka site, from last year's team photo it looked like they had about 7 assistants.  I realize that not all were full time, however, I thought Sullivan was starting to put together a good staff that might stay for awhile.  Too bad, as a "revolving door" for coaches and players is tough on attempting to build a program to its next level - it used to be that way for many years at Olivet in our MIAA (or perhaps look at McMurray's situation as some of you have already discussed).  However, not impossible to do, but everyone (administration, admissions, athletic administrative and coaching staffs) all have to "be on the same page".  Any insights on this anyone?  Just curious.  Thanks.

Formerd3db:

All of the assistant coaches leaving does raise some questions.  Unfortunately, Gomer I do not think that the 9-51 record has anything to do w/it.  In the Crouch era, the assistant coaching staff never changed.  However, just being a spectator @ a few games over the past two years; it appeared that Sullivan did not treat his assistants very well.  On numerous occasions, you could hear him say things that were just completely inappropriate in front of the players (i.e. i will "expletive deleted" fire all of you).  Aww, the beauty of having those bleachers so close to the sideline. lol.   Lastly, the feeling from the alumni is that he knows his x's and o's, but needs to build better relationships w/his assistants, administration, and players.

Quote from: Genius on July 12, 2007, 02:55:42 PM
Reddevilpride,

I agree that Eureka is getting better. Looks like they turned over the staff so I don't know if that is good or bad. Their QB is the best young qb in the league. He can run and pass. that have some decent RBs but they had a huge loss with #34 graduating. Also, they have the slowest defense in the conference with a Nose tackle at middle LB. They won't stop many people until they get more athletic on defense.

I agree w/the fact that Eureka needs to shore up the defensive side of the ball.  Last year they just had an inability to stop anyone (pass or run)!  If they could some how find a way to put their offense on a short field good things could happen.  However, w/your comment about #34, Eureka has two good rb's that did not get a ton of carries last year because of Mehlberg.  Justin Dempsey will fill Mehlberg's shoes, and not lose a step.   I do not know much about the staff changes, but losing a whole staff can never really indicate good things can it.

First, I hope that everyone is having an excellent summer, and I cannot wait for the upcoming season.  Next, I would like to stand up for all of the past and present Eureka college players.   Eureka is a place where any young man who has the heart and desire to play college football will have their chance.  Furthermore, up until these last two seasons it has always been a program which has been very competitive w/the other IBFC teams (1999 Aurora 17- 16 Aurora gets a phantom pass interference call on 4th down to keep their final drive alive, 2002 MacMurray 7-0 Eureka had a TD robbed from them which would have given them a chance to win the game, CUW 2004 7-6).  However, with numbers down the last two years it has been difficult for them to compete.   Consequently, I believe that this is the year they return to that competitive status.  I saw them play towards the end of the year last year, 19 of their 22 starters were Freshman, Sophomores, and they had a freshman QB who is quite possibly going to be a break out star.   Now before all you naysayers go and get your feathers ruffled. I am not saying Eureka is going to win a conference championship, but look out for them to surprise a team or two next year.   Lastly, as a comment I heard Dan Sullivan is on the hot seat @ Eureka; has anyone else heard the same?