Quote from: formerd3db on January 26, 2016, 04:24:18 PM

Quote from: Pat Coleman on January 26, 2016, 11:17:25 AM

Quote from: formerd3db on January 25, 2016, 07:39:10 PM
Actually, it was not Pat.  No definitive answer was in place when I posted last evening (believe me, I know for sure).  As I mentioned, however, at that time (and certainly in the days before) the rumor mill was extremely busy with unofficial and unauthorized information, etc. as it always is in these situations.

You can toe the party line all you want but I'm not a big fan when someone comes on here and suggests people should not talk about something -- you probably have seen that from me previously.

I seriously hope that Hope had its decision in place before that and didn't call up its SID on a Sunday night and ask for a news release to be delivered by 8:30 a.m. Monday morning.

First, Pat, I never said or advocated that people should not talk about something on here.  What I did say/allude to is that unofficial information and rumor gets leaked all the time, unfortunately, when it really shouldn't-you are well aware of that being in the journalism/media profession.  I nor anyone can't stop that from happening whether it is here or wherever.  Nonetheless, I was voicing my opinion here just like everyone else, yet I am the one who gets bashed for it, just because someone else thinks they know more about it and particularly, when I never voiced my opinion in a vindictive manner towards the others.  I was simply sharing what I knew as much as I could.

Second, (and in regards to ElDude's comment), I don't care if Coach Kreps or anyone else announced it on Twitter or not (and I have a great relationship with him, BTW).  The bottom line and truth is that there was no official final decision at the time of the discussions on this board.  I know much more about what the situation was here and how it went down more than you and/or anyone else who posted here, but was keeping that confidential (and still will) by request as well as from a professional standpoint.  Of course, how Hope wants to handle their situation and announcement is their choice.  Perhaps you may have handled it in a different manner and that is fine.  You, obviously and understandably, are unaware of the background in regards to some of this in the "why" it was handled the way it was and with less release of public information regarding the entire process.  Regardless, I will not share anything more about this, but will stand by my statements.  If you want to call that "toeing the party line", then so be it.  The semantics game is always amusing.

Moving on, I agree with the others in that it will be interesting to see how Stuursma moves the program forward.  He is an excellent coach.  A big challenge is ahead of him, yet I'm sure he is up to it.           

Well, that escalated quickly.

I'd say Coach Kreps announcing it on Twitter before it was "official" makes it pretty official.

Wow, didn't think it'd be him. Tough transition from HS to college ball. It'll be interesting to see how it works out. It's not like they needed a West side guy to get west side kids there since their roster has been packed with them for years but hey, do what ya do Dutchfellas.

Answered my own question by doing some twitter stalking. Scoop guy says it could be successful HS coach on west side of the state, a "very young" coordinator from the Midwest (Langs from Wheaton perhaps?), or another coordinator from the Midwest. Said they should have guys on campus next week. With the very little information out there I don't know if I believe him but even bad information is still information right?

Been reading this thread for years and just now decided to join in. You guys are great and obviously well informed. I hope I can be the same.

Anyways, so, is Hope gonna hire a coach or nah? I know D3 recruiting isn't at all like D1 but still, keep waiting and they'll be picking at scraps in June to fill a recruiting class.