As an Alum of Olivet it is hard to see how fast and how far we have fallen.  We won the MIAA only 5 years ago and now we are once again the laughingstock of the MIAA.  If you truly want to build a program you need a yonuger coach who wants to be at that level long term.  Hiring another old retired High School coach simply wont get it done.  Irv was obviously the exception, he could be hired by any team in America and they would improve over night.  There are not very many Irv Siglers out there.  He got the guys to buy in and it showed.  We would have ran through a 10 foot thick brick wall for Irv.  I really dont have an answer for who we should look at.  Irv is obviously off the table but I think he would be a great guy to have help out with the search.  I hope it turns out well. 

Its been quite a long time since I have been on here but as a former MIAA player I try to keep tabs on whats happening in the conference.  What has happened to Olivet?  I read something today that said they have lost something like 28 games in a row!  They won the league a few years ago and before that had been very competitive since the Irv days.  Is Hulkow that bad or did the previous guy Livedoti leave it in that bad of shape? 

Being a close observer of the MIAA since I was done playing (years ago) I have seen a lot of football games involving the Comets.  I remember when they were one of the worst programs in the country.  Like when they lost to Albion something like 80-7.  I also saw Irv (career high school coach) lead them to respectability and made a name for them around the country.  Olivet was actually known for something other than being terrible.  After Irv departed I saw them regress for a couple of season until Sparks had control of the defense and was able to recruit some of his players.  The defense won them the MIAA in 2007, no doubt about it.  So it seems to me the decision comes down to the loyal assistant who had a huge part in the most recent success of the program...or the hot alum who has had major success at the high school level (like Irv).  This is a big hire for Tuski and Bateman.  Hopefully there is some word soon?

After the performance of Kubiak's offense the past few years do you really think he is a candidate? 

I have heard the Haygood did a great job when he was at OC and could be a great choice as an OC for the new coach??? 

It seems to me that they would want to get something done soon so they can maybe get some recruits in there who can play? 

Any word on contenders for the job at OC?  The school seems to be keeping it close to the vest.  The only names I have heard are Sparks (dc) and Noel Dean from Lowell?  Any other info out there?