MBB: USA South Conference

CaptJ · June 05, 2010, 06:10:50 AM

Why is it taking CNU so long to find a coach? I understand there has been lots of interest. I hope the delay doesn't hurt recruiting.

Hey CJ, if you are waiting for me to apply for the job, give it to someone else. I will be here in the islands at least another year. Maybe narch wants the job.

Captain Dad · June 13, 2010, 01:08:59 PM

Any word on the new coach at Christopher Newport?

Swish3 · June 13, 2010, 03:18:36 PM

It will be announced tomorrow at 1....

GO CAPS!

CNU85 · June 13, 2010, 07:04:03 PM

Quote from: Swish3 on June 13, 2010, 03:18:36 PM
It will be announced tomorrow at 1....

GO CAPS!

Dang Swish....how did you find out an hour before the email went out? HAHA!!! I received email at 4:04pm today!

Swish3 · June 13, 2010, 09:51:23 PM

I just happened to go to the CNU Athletics website this afternoon and there it was....should be interesting.

CaptJ · June 14, 2010, 04:19:11 PM

WOW! From what I read in the CNU press release, I couldn't be happier. CNU got the winner that I thought they would. I can't wait for the season to begin. Some of the things in the press release that I really like about Coach Krikorian -

Krikorian compiled a record of 65-42 (.607) with the Mariners, and led the squad to a 24-5 record last season. The Merchant Marine Academy won the Landmark Conference regular-season and post-season championships in 2009-2010 and advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He was named the 2010 Landmark Conference Coach of the Year.

Krikorian's 12-year coaching resume includes six seasons as an NCAA Division I assistant and four as a Division III head coach. Krikorian was an assistant on Fran Dunphy's staff at Penn from 2000-2002, where he was part of one of the nation's biggest turnarounds when the Quakers won 25 games in 2001.

Before taking over as coach at the Merchant Marine Academy, Krikorian spent two years as an assistant at the United States Naval Academy (2004-2006) under head coach Billy Lange. "The number one thing with John is his dedication," Lange said. "He truly gives 100 percent to every venture he's associated with. He is a man of great character, he'll do things the right way there and the players will develop in every aspect of their lives."

The Auburn, Massachusetts native earned a bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering in 1996 from the University of Pennsylvania, where he played on the junior varsity basketball team coached by Steve Donahue, now the head coach at Boston College.

http://www.cnusports.com/news/2010/6/14/MBB_0614105957.aspx

CNU85 · June 14, 2010, 05:01:00 PM

I was at press conference. First off, let me say, CNU put on a top notch press conference. Very nicely done. A few things said and some observations:

1. 170 resumes submitted for job. They came from High School coaches to current D1 coaches.
2. Family man. During conference, one of his very young daughter's said out loud something about finding a new church.
3. CJ will give Krikorian free reign - there is only 2 things he can't do....A. wear better ties than CJ and B. He's not allowed to walk sidelines and stomp his feet! That was funny
4. 3 things you will see from his team. A. will be competitive (I call that coach blah blah blah - you have to say that). B. They will be a transition team and C. (I almost jumped up and cheered on this one) - they will play D and REBOUND!!!!!! I hope that also meant offensive rebounds!!

Overall impression - the guy seems intense and has fire in his gut. I like that. He also seems to be the type that will get a lot out of his players.

Side note - interesting, but maybe nothing to it. Only saw 1 assistant coach at press conference.

The 4th coach in 44 years at CNU - a new era has begun. Let's enjoy the ride!

CNU85 · June 14, 2010, 05:36:13 PM

http://weblogs.dailypress.com/sports/college/oncampusblog/2010/06/a_coaching_calling.html#more

Ralph Turner · June 14, 2010, 05:38:58 PM

Quote from: CNU85 on June 14, 2010, 05:01:00 PM
I was at press conference. First off, let me say, CNU put on a top notch press conference. Very nicely done. A few things said and some observations:

1. 170 resumes submitted for job. They came from High School coaches to current D1 coaches.
2. Family man. During conference, one of his very young daughter's said out loud something about finding a new church.
3. CJ will give Krikorian free reign - there is only 2 things he can't do....A. wear better ties than CJ and B. He's not allowed to walk sidelines and stomp his feet! That was funny
4. 3 things you will see from his team. A. will be competitive (I call that coach blah blah blah - you have to say that). B. They will be a transition team and C. (I almost jumped up and cheered on this one) - they will play D and REBOUND!!!!!! I hope that also meant offensive rebounds!!

Overall impression - the guy seems intense and has fire in his gut. I like that. He also seems to be the type that will get a lot out of his players.

Side note - interesting, but maybe nothing to it. Only saw 1 assistant coach at press conference.

The 4th coach in 44 years at CNU - a new era has begun. Let's enjoy the ride!

Lots of turnover there!

CNU85 · June 14, 2010, 05:47:25 PM

Merchant Marine was ranked #23 until last poll of season when they dropped out, barely. I'm optimistic.

CNU85 · June 14, 2010, 05:53:25 PM

Ralph,

You're right. Here's the breakdown:

Bev Vaughn - 1967-1981 -- 14 years
Glenn Russell 1981-1984 -- 3 years
CJ Woollum 1984-2010 -- 26 years
John Krikorian - Today...haha....after press conference, he was off to sign papers and start his job. I wonder where his office will be? CJ was coach and is AD. HA - the clue that CJ was retiring should have been when they started the Freeman center expansion!! Needed another office!!

CaptJ · June 14, 2010, 06:37:15 PM

One of the things I really like about Coach Krik is his exposure to the very highest level of academics. He is an Ivy League graduate (Penn) and worked at the Naval Academy. He is going to have NO problem reaching the kids that we want at CNU. I'm guessing that Paul Trible is the happiest guy of all that we got Coach Krik.

CaptJ · June 14, 2010, 06:39:13 PM

Quote from: CNU85 on June 14, 2010, 05:01:00 PM
Side note - interesting, but maybe nothing to it. Only saw 1 assistant coach at press conference.

Which one? I'm guessing Ross.

CNU85 · June 14, 2010, 07:04:39 PM

Quote from: CaptJ on June 14, 2010, 06:39:13 PM
Quote from: CNU85 on June 14, 2010, 05:01:00 PM
Side note - interesting, but maybe nothing to it. Only saw 1 assistant coach at press conference.

Which one? I'm guessing Ross.

I shall remain silent!

CaptJ · June 15, 2010, 02:40:36 AM

The new coach has me thinking about next season with a lot of enthusiasm. I just refreshed my memory of the players who should return next year. I like this team... Parham, Capin, Herrmann, Green, Preston. Going and Feliciano-Ayala off the bench giving solid support at the point. Maybe we will get Kenny Reid back this year. Clarkson and Farris should be ready to make big contributions this year. We will definitely need some fresh talent but I expect that we will get them.

Oh, wait! I forgot all about our leading scorer who will be a junior. Hmmmm... on second thought, forget him.