FB: Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

[chmarx]

I posted here earlier expressing skepticism that La Crosse's new stadium was going to happen.  Now they have announced that they have half the money (most of it still from the student government, but a couple of million dollar gifts, too).

Looks like it may happen.

[footballfan413]

I posted here earlier expressing skepticism that La Crosse's new stadium was going to happen.  Now they have announced that they have half the money (most of it still from the student government, but a couple of million dollar gifts, too).

Looks like it may happen.

Let's hope so.  The sooner the better.   The worst visitors bleachers in the WIAC as far as I am concerned.  Trying to see around those light poles is a pain in the a$$!!! 

[janesvilleflash]

What do you former players think of this interim coaching stuff. Stout and now Oshkosh? As a recruit wouldn't you want to know who the coach was going to be after the first year?

[Rico 21]

I'm not a former player, but I do believe the "interim" tag places a HUGE burden on recruiting. Best of luck to both programs...

[Just Bill]

I think its a larger detriment at the D-I level than at D-III.  I think the school itself is more important than the coach.

I see both points of view:  Promoting a coach to interim status might actually help maintain the recruits for the current year.  I think it would become a problem when recruiting for the next year.  Doing a search and hiring a coach, might have the opposite effect.  It might hurt you in the current year, but it should solidify you for the future.

If I'm an AD, I make some phone calls and do a quick survey of who might be in my pool of candidates.  If I see a few guys in there, that I'd be excited about turning my program over to, I think I do the search.  If I don't see a few really strong candidates out there, I go the interim route and start a fresh search the next year.

I'd much rather hire an interim, then do a rushed or late search and come up with a less than outstanding hire.

[Breeze46]

Any thoughts on the recruiting prospents for UWW this year?

[Sakman 1111]

I think its a larger detriment at the D-I level than at D-III.  I think the school itself is more important than the coach.

I see both points of view:  Promoting a coach to interim status might actually help maintain the recruits for the current year.  I think it would become a problem when recruiting for the next year.  Doing a search and hiring a coach, might have the opposite effect.  It might hurt you in the current year, but it should solidify you for the future.

If I'm an AD, I make some phone calls and do a quick survey of who might be in my pool of candidates.  If I see a few guys in there, that I'd be excited about turning my program over to, I think I do the search.  If I don't see a few really strong candidates out there, I go the interim route and start a fresh search the next year.

I'd much rather hire an interim, then do a rushed or late search and come up with a less than outstanding hire.

Interview and selection process would take about a month which would be right in the middle of the recruiting process and the new coach would just be starting.......the option that makes the most sense would be appoint a solid interim coach if you have a solid one. I can only comment on my son's experience at UWW and it would have been very importtant to him if there was a coaching change. If you are recruited for one coach you know he wants you there and that he believes you will fit in you have no idea what the new coach is looking for in player recruits.....whether its D3 or D1 it still is an important factor......

[stoutguy]

Anyone interested, we are going to interview the new Stout football coach Sat. morning at 8:00 on our Western Wisconsin Sports Saturday.  It is on WMEQ  880AM  and can be picked up on WMEQ.com by clicking on "Listen Live."

[chmarx]

I think it is important to think strategically when hiring.

Long-term is MUCH more important than short-term.

[frank uible]

chmarx: The financial markets, the U.S. Congress, the President and the U.S. electorate by their actions say that the short term is more important.

[Goal Line Stand]

I think its a larger detriment at the D-I level than at D-III.  I think the school itself is more important than the coach.

I see both points of view:  Promoting a coach to interim status might actually help maintain the recruits for the current year.  I think it would become a problem when recruiting for the next year.  Doing a search and hiring a coach, might have the opposite effect.  It might hurt you in the current year, but it should solidify you for the future.

If I'm an AD, I make some phone calls and do a quick survey of who might be in my pool of candidates.  If I see a few guys in there, that I'd be excited about turning my program over to, I think I do the search.  If I don't see a few really strong candidates out there, I go the interim route and start a fresh search the next year.

I'd much rather hire an interim, then do a rushed or late search and come up with a less than outstanding hire.

Interview and selection process would take about a month which would be right in the middle of the recruiting process and the new coach would just be starting.......the option that makes the most sense would be appoint a solid interim coach if you have a solid one. I can only comment on my son's experience at UWW and it would have been very importtant to him if there was a coaching change. If you are recruited for one coach you know he wants you there and that he believes you will fit in you have no idea what the new coach is looking for in player recruits.....whether its D3 or D1 it still is an important factor......

I think Sakman makes a good point here.  While some players are willing to play for anyone and may know they are a no-brainer for starting spots,  there is alot to be said for knowing that a coaching staff wants you as a player and is committed to your success from an emotional stand point and from the time they invested in recruiting you.  We all know that the competition level at D-3 is very good and with open ended rosters in alot of programs, a good relationship with a coach who is familiar with your talents can make the difference when trying to crack that starting roster.

[janesvilleflash]

Just listened to Stouts new coach. He sounds like a really good guy, and the type I could see myself getting along just FINE with. Having said that, I really think Stout is in for a rough year or two.

Interesting that Naatz, when asked who he respected among the coaches he has worked with, didn't mention the last 2 Stout head coaches.

Another good interview guys!

[BDB]

Just listened to Stouts new coach. He sounds like a really good guy, and the type I could see myself getting along just FINE with. Having said that, I really think Stout is in for a rough year or two. Coach Naatz will do as well as anyone in this difficult situation.

Interesting that Naatz, when asked who he respected among the coaches he has worked with, didn't mention the last 2 Stout head coaches.

Another good interview guys!

Flash, I agree with you on the next 1, 2 or more rough seasons for Stout. Particularly in this tough conference.

I think on the coaches he mentioned he was drawing back to when he was a player and a GA. He and Coach Strop and in particular Coach Meierkort are very close friends.

It's damn FINE that you tuned in JVF. 

[janesvilleflash]

I'm still listening till about 8:50, then got to go. Tell them we need to set up an interview with the new WW coach and or Zweifel.

[chmarx]

chmarx: The financial markets, the U.S. Congress, the President and the U.S. electorate by their actions say that the short term is more important.

And that's why we are in the mess we have.

I took part in hiring something like twenty librarians at La Crosse.  We always came down to one question.  "Do you want to work with this person for thirty years?"