Empire 8

[JQV]

I wonder if Alfred will make a run at Fisher Assistant Gregg Hepler who was a grad assistant at Alfred before going to IC full-time (and subsequently SJF full time)?  In my mind that would be a great hire.  He'd have inroads into both IC and SJF's recruiting bases and might balance the conference with a fourth contender.   

[Pat Coleman]

I had no idea what his record was until I went and did the math. Any time a release doesn't mention the coach's mark a red flag immediately goes up for me.

http://www.d3hoops.com/notables/2008/04/29/alfred-mens-coach-switches-to-womens-team.html

[JQV]

I had no idea what his record was until I went and did the math.

Apparently, neither did the AD that let him stick around for 13 seasons and hired him as the girl's coach.

[buck1053]

I had no idea what his record was until I went and did the math.

Apparently, neither did the AD that let him stick around for 13 seasons and hired him as the girl's coach.

Yeah, I was wondering how long they'd keep him around. He's done poorly most years, and in the few years the team was OK (ie. .500 or slightly above) he's had teams that were much more talented than their record showed. He's not a good recruiter, and in the few times I've seen his teams play, he's not great at managing games.

Anyone hear who they might be looking at for new head coaches for the men's team?

[Razor]

I agree JoseQ...Gregg Hepler would be a GREAT hire for Alfred.  He's a Section V guy who has really put in his time at some successful programs.  He's a good recruiter and I think could really be a huge asset to the program and it's hopes of rebuilding a contender in the E8.  If they hire the most qualified guy, he's the obvious choice but the way they do things down there has got to make you wonder a bit!

[mefor3again]

anyone know anything about who is in the mix at Elmira?  I heard only that there were a lot of names


Alfred news would be great too

[hopefan]

ok, Im confused....   the following is from the article on Coach Murphy moving over to Alfred's Women's program

"Murphy has coached the AU men's basketball for 13 seasons and is 210-421 (.333) in 25 years as a collegiate head coach. During his tenure, AU has made one NCAA tournament appearance, in 1997. That season, his second at AU, Murphy was named Presidents' Athletic Conference Coach of the Year after leading the Saxons to the PAC title."

Was Alfred really in the Presidents Athletic Conference  -  with all the Western Pa schools?  For how long?   Back when I played at RPI, they were a fellow ICAC league member   Alfred, Hobart, Union, RPI, St Lawrence, and Clarkson.   I just can't remember them ever joining the Presidents Conference

[superman57]

would anyone like to be the Alfred University basketball coach http://www.d3jobs.com/show/3V6pA42L

[FROMAFAR]

Get ready boys, another coaches opening coming in E-8. Since it's not on their web yet, we'll wait for them to announce.... Not even sure if the team knows yet, but have a friend who coaches in another conference... Soon...

[buck1053]

Get ready boys, another coaches opening coming in E-8. Since it's not on their web yet, we'll wait for them to announce.... Not even sure if the team knows yet, but have a friend who coaches in another conference... Soon...

Been trying to figure this one out, but I'm not in the loop. I have a hard time thinking it could be one of the top programs in the league, so my conclusion is it is Hartwick. Am I close or far off?

[mefor3again]

Is this coach leaving for another job?  let go?  Retiring?

[FROMAFAR]

Again, I want to be fair to the program and the coach.  It is one of the better programs, and the coach got another offer. It's not Hartwick ( although I could see that as well, but that would have happened already).  Probaly will hear today or tomorrow. Whoever get's the job, will be getting a good team, let's leave it there for now.    

[buck1053]

Again, I want to be fair to the program and the coach.  It is one of the better programs, and the coach got another offer. It's not Hartwick ( although I could see that as well, but that would have happened already).  Probaly will hear today or tomorrow. Whoever get's the job, will be getting a good team, let's leave it there for now.    

Well, maybe it's Naz. Although, Toby Brown would seem to me as the guy who would get that spot.

[superman57]

Well better squad limits us to, Fisher, RIT, Ithaca and Naz, of the people leaving for a better job, I could see Kornaker leaving, but who knows

[Jacketfan2011]

Well better squad limits us to, Fisher, RIT, Ithaca and Naz, of the people leaving for a better job, I could see Kornaker leaving, but who knows

Or Stevens?