Empire 8

buck1053 · June 24, 2008, 01:37:32 PM

Quote from: hoopsman on June 24, 2008, 01:33:17 PM
Looks like AU has narrowed the search down to 6 candiadtes to interview on campus. Rob DeGrampre from Hilbert, Todd Montana from Green Mountain and Hepler the asst from Fisher are getting interviews, working on finding out who the other 3 are. Very surprising list so far, thought the pool was a bit stronger than it actually is. Also heard that the guy across the street at Alfred State did not get a phone interview, source said he won over 70 games in the last four years but was not considered because of the junior college label, must not be good enough for AU. Source said that they want to hire a head coach, my question is why interview assistants?

There's been some discussion of Hepler, but not the other two listed here. What does anyone know about them?

And I'll be interested to find out who the other three are, any guesses?

hoopsman · June 24, 2008, 02:03:12 PM

Degrampre has been at hilbert for 6 years and I think his last 4 years he is 48 - 57, but he has beat Au the last 2 or 3 times whiuch doesn't say much. He was an assitant at RIT for a while prior to Hilbert. Todd Montana has been at Green Mountain for 3 years and is 25 - 47 in 3 years but did go 21-5 this year. keep in mind they are a new D.3 team and play a very weak schedule. So the 2 head coaches they are interviewing both have losing career records, not a very strong pool from that standpoint.

hoopsman · June 24, 2008, 02:04:53 PM

Rumor has it that Kornaker at Fisher does not want Hepler back next year and Helper is not sure about whether he wants to continue coaching, so another strong candidate to add to AU's list.

buck1053 · June 24, 2008, 03:22:23 PM

Quote from: hoopsman on June 24, 2008, 02:04:53 PM
Rumor has it that Kornaker at Fisher does not want Hepler back next year and Helper is not sure about whether he wants to continue coaching, so another strong candidate to add to AU's list.

Any reason why he doesn't want Hepler back? Is it because he doesn't know if he wants to keep coaching?

buck1053 · June 24, 2008, 05:36:51 PM

Hoopsman, do you know when they're making a decision at AU?

FROMAFAR · June 25, 2008, 07:43:52 AM

I would think the AU job and the Stevens job should be finalized real soon. AU seems a little tougher than Stevens. The assistant at Stevens Bob Hurley has been there for about 4-5 years. These are his players (recruit wise), I would guess he will be given the shot. AND as I said other than RIT winning the E 8 I think the core at Stevens, Grey, Greco and Passalaqua will take them far.
AU is another situation. The new coach is starting the program from scratch. They can go in any direction..They should probably hire someone who is a good recruiter first, x's and o's second... Proficiency at both preferred.

Talk about stating the obviuos....... anyway what do I know?

Razor · June 25, 2008, 08:32:37 AM

Hoopsman, your sources and rumors are pretty sketchy to say the least. Hepler was not among the final candidates to recieve campus inerviews and your so called "rumor" that Hepler wasn't wanted back by Kornaker is completely false. You might want to be a little bit more careful with your reporting when your making assumptions about a highly respected head coach/assistant coach in our area.

buck1053 · June 25, 2008, 12:51:43 PM

Quote from: Razor on June 25, 2008, 08:32:37 AM
Hoopsman, your sources and rumors are pretty sketchy to say the least. Hepler was not among the final candidates to recieve campus inerviews and your so called "rumor" that Hepler wasn't wanted back by Kornaker is completely false. You might want to be a little bit more careful with your reporting when your making assumptions about a highly respected head coach/assistant coach in our area.

Razor, do you know who the final candidates coming to campus are? I think everybody was taking hoopsman at his word because he seemed to have a clear idea what was going on.

Were any of his names accurate?

hoopsman · June 25, 2008, 01:18:20 PM

rumors are exactly that - rumors. I didn't realize this was a 100% factual blog, if that is the case then nobody should be be writing anything here. Montana from green mountain is on campus today. Degrampre from Hilbert is DEFINATELy getting an interview - source is himself. I have now heard from 3 different people that Hepler is getting one and 2 of those people are in the empire 8 basketball world. How do you know that the rumor about hepler is "completely false"? Did you actually ask Kornaker or Hepler about it and if you did do you really think that they would say it is true, hell no. I don't make assumptions, I write what I hear. people ask what, where, when and how and people answer what they hear. See ya

Razor · June 25, 2008, 01:41:40 PM

Actually yes, I do no for a FACT that Hepler is not getting an Interview and I do know for a FACT that the rumor that you heard is completely false. Seeing as how you don't know my connection or relationship with either of the 2, don't make the assumption that both would say, in your words "hell no." And when people ask what , where, when and how, YOU should have the courtesy to give them at least a somewhat accurate depiction of whats really going down and not something that your just conjuring up to stir the pot. One thing you have done though is get yourself noticed...which when you get right down to it, I guess it's not really hard to figure out who you are! And don't speak for what others post, because Pep, JoseQ. FromAFar, etc. are solid posters who post valid info. and make valid points.

buck1053 · June 25, 2008, 02:28:41 PM

Anyone know who else is interviewing for the AU job?

I guess we know Montana and Degrandpre, and maybe/or not Hepler. Haven't heard who the other three are?

Also, anyone know the timeframe for them to make a hire? Seems like they'd want to make a decision before the summer's over, so a new coach could actually be on campus before school starts, and also so the coach could figure out if they're recruiting for their current school or Alfred.

Razor · June 25, 2008, 02:56:10 PM

Buck, I know that DeGrandpre, Montana, the current assistant at AU--Cooper (which is quite a humorous Final 4 candidate to say the least) and 1 other candidate are in the Final 4. From all accounts, DeGrandpre is the front-runner for the job. There are only 4 finalists for the position, not 6 as previously thought. How Cooper gets an interview in that final group and guys like Hepler and the Alfred State coach do not is quite puzzling to many.

buck1053 · June 25, 2008, 03:52:03 PM

Quote from: Razor on June 25, 2008, 02:56:10 PM
Buck, I know that DeGrandpre, Montana, the current assistant at AU--Cooper (which is quite a humorous Final 4 candidate to say the least) and 1 other candidate are in the Final 4. From all accounts, DeGrandpre is the front-runner for the job. There are only 4 finalists for the position, not 6 as previously thought. How Cooper gets an interview in that final group and guys like Hepler and the Alfred State coach do not is quite puzzling to many.

I heard Cooper was not included in the final group, and now am hearing the top assistants from UofR and Williams, as well as the D'Youville head coach are getting campus visits in addition to Degrandpre and Montana. So that would make five candidates, not four.

Thoughts? Is my info bogus?

Pat Coleman · June 25, 2008, 05:24:52 PM

Stevens hired. Result not a surprise.

http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2008/06/25/stevens-keeps-mens-job-in-house.html

d3hoopfan24 · June 25, 2008, 05:44:03 PM

Looks like some interesting candidates at Alfred. I think DeGrandpre from Hilbert would be a good hire. He has down a solid job at Hilbert(a tough place to win) plus has experience in the E8 with RIT. Brian Miller from D'Youville also would be a good choice. He has D1 experience with Canisius and plus has down a decent job at DYC(a very difficult place to recruit.)