Empire 8

hoopsman · June 19, 2008, 05:02:34 PM

My contact told me yesterday that Alfred U. is phone interviewing some of the candidates today trying to put together a short list, 2 head coaches and 2 assistant coaches are interviewing. It's about time they did something, it has been 4 weeks since the deadline for applications, maybe by Aug. 1 they will be down to 2 - 3 candidates. That should help recruiting.

Razor · June 20, 2008, 07:46:12 AM

If it doesnt have the football program associated to, then they don't really prioritize it down there. It's just a shame for the new coach that they'll already be starting behind the 8ball.

e8bballfan · June 20, 2008, 08:46:41 AM

Quote from: TheNextLevel on June 19, 2008, 02:23:03 PM
My guess is Fisher, Stevens and Ithaca will battle for the E8 Title.

NextLevel - you've got to be joking? Fisher? Stevens? They both lose so much (Tech - Farid, Williams. SJFC- Beigel, Smalt, Bearden...) and have not too much firepower coming back. I'd consider RIT, Utica and returning champs Nazareth as contenders wayy before Fisher and Stevens.

Just my two cents here.

hoopsman · June 20, 2008, 08:56:18 AM

here's the scoop on the AU job. They finally after 4 weeks phone interviewed 11 candidates yesterday in hopes of having that list down to 5 - 6 to interview on campus probably after the 4th of JULY. So much for the new guy being able to recruit for this year. Sources tell me that one of the stronger candidates, Andy Moore from Pitt-Bradford and long time assistant at SJF IS NOT getting an interview. Apparently the former coach who won 2 games last year doesn't get along with him. Makes alot of sense especially since 2 of Andy's sons, a freshman and sophomore, would transfer to AU and instantly help them win 10 games. Looks like AU is on track to win another 20 games over the next 6 years. Hey good luck saxons, you will need it. Here's an idea have jay Murphy coach both Women's and Men's teams next year.

Razor · June 20, 2008, 10:28:04 AM

Obviously you dont know what kind of guy you're getting with Andy Moore??! The previous AU coach isn't the only coach in our area who doesn't have a fondness for him. Several well-respected coaches in our area feel the same way because of the way he carries himself. And what, AU is suppose to hire the guy because he'll brings his 2 sons along with him?? Seriously, get a clue! You obviously need to expand your range of "sources." I know several of the names being interviewed and AU would be in good hands with many of them.

JQV · June 20, 2008, 10:53:29 AM

I feel like I am in bizarro world. Who would ever guess that Alfred searching for a new men's hoop coach would generate such heavy discussion in June? +k to all involved.

hoopsman · June 20, 2008, 11:47:26 AM

I know Andy Moore well and know what type of person he is and know what you are talking about but the guy knows what he is doing as a coach, doesn't that at least warrant a phone interview at the least. My source is actually on the committee so I think I know what i am talking about. bringing his 2 sons does not mean they have to hire him but if AU is serious about winning in basketball, which obviously they havent been by keeping Jay Murphy around so long, then they would at least phone interview him. i know most of the names that are being considered and know half of them personally and you are right they would be OK but Jay Murphy was Ok too.

FROMAFAR · June 20, 2008, 12:54:30 PM

This is fabulous, Viper you are great... Bizarro world is the perfect word for all of this, BUT hey that's what makes this one of the best POST sights out there. I find it interesting how each of us are so positive on our views, and someone else positive the other way, and both usually make excellent points. It's like arguing politics. So just to keep it going, RAZOR, thanks for the RIT support...... I hope your right. As far as my adopted son's Stevens, talk about bizzaro world, here it goes. I think the loss of Farid and Williams makes this team Better... Hold on, don't go off on me. The few times I saw Stevens, I noticed Farid and Williams kind of slowed them down. Farid would hold the ball for long periods of time and then loft a 3 ( he shot about 29% from 3 land, not much more, that's my guess). When Williams was in, the offense slowed down again to find him. Rightfully so, but when Farid was out, Gray Greco and Pass opened it up a bit and that's when they had big spurts... in the games I saw. In fairness I saw only maybe 12 of their games in total. So take it for what it's worth. I think Loeffler held them back a bit too. He seemed to dislike the open floor game. I think with the right coach and just one immediate recruit, along the lines of a power forward, will do it. They will be right behind RIT and close with the Bombers. I agree I don't see SJF better than 4 or 5. NAZ will be the

Can they prosper after Canori??? Maybe..... Let the fur fly.....

FROMAFAR · June 20, 2008, 12:59:48 PM

Sorry Razor, I meant to thank 8BALL for the RIT prediction.......

Razor · June 20, 2008, 01:18:40 PM

No problem...I'm an RIT fan as well. Gotta love the consistency and integrity Coach Mac brings to the table!!

FROMAFAR · June 20, 2008, 02:07:56 PM

YEP RAZOR, no complaints.......I think we can actually be in the mix... it appears wide open, I know Bomber, your basically all back, and Utica wants to stay on the year end roll, MAYBE... NAZ and SJF won't go away, and of course those Ducks certainly will be tough at home..( hey Alfred, Elmira and Hartwick may decide the finish with an upset here or there) but no one runs away with this one... It all comes down to Injuries, recruits will play a big part, and of course coaching.....Should be fun.....

JQV · June 20, 2008, 02:52:49 PM

I think it is clear that there are several contenders for 2008-2009. The only odd contender I have seen mentioned is Utica. Do we really think they can win without Goodemotte?

AUPepBand · June 22, 2008, 07:35:33 PM

Just to dispel any wild rumors, Pep is NOT a candidate for the men's basketball coaching position at Alfred University.

Pep's all-time basketball coaching career record in the Hornell YMCA Biddy League is in the neighborhood of 21-72, while he had a more successful coaching stint with the Almond Lions Youth Basketball League back in 1979-81 when his mark was in the neighborhood of 18-18.

AUPepBand · June 24, 2008, 01:05:54 PM

It appears that Pep has a real knack for stifling discussion on the boards. Pep seems to leave folks "postless" aka speechless.

hoopsman · 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?