MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[petemcb]

Don't expect the coaching vacancy in Naperville to be filled anytime soon. The hiring process at that institution moves at the speed of the global tectonic plates. In fact, it's possible that the North American, South American, Australian, and Asian continents will merge together in a supercontinent form prior to a new coach being named.

(btw - a CCIW alum w/ ties to two conference members is a likely finalist.)

I mean, everyone is thinking Steve Schweer so why be intentionally vague with the name?

I was thinking the same thing and then realized I think he has connections to three CCIW institutions: played at IWU, grad assistant at NPU, assistant at NCC. Am I remembering that correctly?

[WUPHF]

Is it time for Andy Ethridge to make a move after a great postseason and a lot of success on the recruitment trail and being a part of a staff that helped develop the CCIW player of the year? Strike while the iron is hot?

[Next Man Up]

Don't expect the coaching vacancy in Naperville to be filled anytime soon. The hiring process at that institution moves at the speed of the global tectonic plates. In fact, it's possible that the North American, South American, Australian, and Asian continents will merge together in a supercontinent form prior to a new coach being named.

(btw - a CCIW alum w/ ties to two conference members is a likely finalist.)

I mean, everyone is thinking Steve Schweer so why be intentionally vague with the name?

And, going one step further, why be vague about why you think the vacancy won't be filled "anytime soon."
After all, they filled the head football position pretty quickly.
Is the NCC hiring process normally the same for a coaching position as for, lets say, a professorship?

[Next Man Up]

Don't expect the coaching vacancy in Naperville to be filled anytime soon. The hiring process at that institution moves at the speed of the global tectonic plates. In fact, it's possible that the North American, South American, Australian, and Asian continents will merge together in a supercontinent form prior to a new coach being named.

(btw - a CCIW alum w/ ties to two conference members is a likely finalist.)

I mean, everyone is thinking Steve Schweer so why be intentionally vague with the name?

I was thinking the same thing and then realized I think he has connections to three CCIW institutions: played at IWU, grad assistant at NPU, assistant at NCC. Am I remembering that correctly?

Yes, I believe so.
But 2, 3, it doesn't matter. NCC has a policy against employing anyone whose first and last names begin with the same letter. 

[itsnotmeitsyou]

Don't expect the coaching vacancy in Naperville to be filled anytime soon. The hiring process at that institution moves at the speed of the global tectonic plates. In fact, it's possible that the North American, South American, Australian, and Asian continents will merge together in a supercontinent form prior to a new coach being named.

(btw - a CCIW alum w/ ties to two conference members is a likely finalist.)

I mean, everyone is thinking Steve Schweer so why be intentionally vague with the name?

"Your honor, I enter into evidence another example of the defendants' "wrongness" and ask for a directed verdict. The People should really focus their time and energy on more prudent cases than this repeat offender."

[itsnotmeitsyou]

Don't expect the coaching vacancy in Naperville to be filled anytime soon. The hiring process at that institution moves at the speed of the global tectonic plates. In fact, it's possible that the North American, South American, Australian, and Asian continents will merge together in a supercontinent form prior to a new coach being named.

(btw - a CCIW alum w/ ties to two conference members is a likely finalist.)

I mean, everyone is thinking Steve Schweer so why be intentionally vague with the name?

And, going one step further, why be vague about why you think the vacancy won't be filled "anytime soon."
After all, they filled the head football position pretty quickly.
Is the NCC hiring process normally the same for a coaching position as for, lets say, a professorship?

It's been 7 days since the resignation was submitted and the job has, as of this posting, yet to be posted on the NCC HR hiring portal, the initial step in a wider process of publicly soliciting applications. I wouldn't venture at least another 7-10 days, based on past protocols, before we see this step completed.

Based on the previous HC's salary scale ($100k+), conference affiliation, prior national competitiveness (program-specific and overall dept. success), and other competitive advantages (facilities not withstanding), this is a job that will attract a boatload of high-level candidates... once they actually get around to starting the process.

[kiko]

As long as the state troopers set up the barricades at the state line to keep Benjy Taylor far away from the search, all is good.

[Next Man Up]

Don't expect the coaching vacancy in Naperville to be filled anytime soon. The hiring process at that institution moves at the speed of the global tectonic plates. In fact, it's possible that the North American, South American, Australian, and Asian continents will merge together in a supercontinent form prior to a new coach being named.

(btw - a CCIW alum w/ ties to two conference members is a likely finalist.)

I mean, everyone is thinking Steve Schweer so why be intentionally vague with the name?

And, going one step further, why be vague about why you think the vacancy won't be filled "anytime soon."
After all, they filled the head football position pretty quickly.
Is the NCC hiring process normally the same for a coaching position as for, lets say, a professorship?

It's been 7 days since the resignation was submitted and the job has, as of this posting, yet to be posted on the NCC HR hiring portal, the initial step in a wider process of publicly soliciting applications. I wouldn't venture at least another 7-10 days, based on past protocols, before we see this step completed.

Based on the previous HC's salary scale ($100k+), conference affiliation, prior national competitiveness (program-specific and overall dept. success), and other competitive advantages (facilities not withstanding), this is a job that will attract a boatload of high-level candidates... once they actually get around to starting the process.

Fair enough. And while the NCC opening might well attract a "boatload of high-level candidates," the truth is many high level candidates aren't, and won't be a good fit at NCC. Success at a lower level does not guarantee success in the CCIW. And head coaching experience in itself is no guarantee either——Do you want a top level head assistant who has been in charge of the offense or defense at a successful school in a high level league, or a head coach in a lower level league who hasn't won the conference or even come close. I'll take the former. If you're a head coach who wants the North Central job, you better bring a record of success with your title, because just being a head coach alone without a pretty darn good record doesn't cut it.
Additionally, are you a North Central guy? Is your personality/philosophy in tune with NCC's way of doing things, or has it been formed by a culture that approaches many of the facets of the combined sphere of the academic-athletic experience in a very different manner?

And, while the job may have not yet been posted, several former players, alums, and boosters alike, have already made their feelings known through a series of calls and letters. Additionally, the players met with the Athletic Director last Friday to voice their feelings. Hopefully their opinion will carry some weight. When Todd Raridon was hired 18 years ago, he was selected by a committee which I believe was largely composed of alums, several of which were former players. They then presented their recommendation to the AD and President who approved it. Current rumor seems to favor the assumption that the ultimate decision in this case will be made by the combination of the AD, the new female VP who is in charge of both women's and men's athletics, the NCC President, and likely his wife, the Assistant AD. I have no way of knowing if such is indeed the case or not. It's just what I've heard. If so, I hope they pay attention to those closest to the program who have already expressed their feelings and that they, or whoever will be making the final decision, realize they may already have what they are or should be looking for.

[sac]

There are currently over 800 players in the transfer portal, a vast majority of them at current D1 institutions. Last year there was 1,732 players in the portal. And there are another few thousand HS recruits trying to get scholarships. All that to say the competition to get scholarships has never been higher. I have no clue as to Yoder's ability to get a scholarship (which is presumably why he would enter the portal) but if he (and Leritz has entered as well) can get a D1 offer to pay for some grad school, go for it!

Anecdotal evidence that D1's are looking at transfers before high school kids but I attended several high level high school games last week that normally have drawn several D1, D2 coaches to those games and I saw 1 who was there watching his committed player in the state semi-finals.

Virtually the only coaches I've seen in high school gyms this Winter were D3, D2 and NAIA and the D1 guys watching their commits.  Its been weird.

[Next Man Up]

Don't expect the coaching vacancy in Naperville to be filled anytime soon. The hiring process at that institution moves at the speed of the global tectonic plates. In fact, it's possible that the North American, South American, Australian, and Asian continents will merge together in a supercontinent form prior to a new coach being named.

(btw - a CCIW alum w/ ties to two conference members is a likely finalist.)

I mean, everyone is thinking Steve Schweer so why be intentionally vague with the name?

And, going one step further, why be vague about why you think the vacancy won't be filled "anytime soon."
After all, they filled the head football position pretty quickly.
Is the NCC hiring process normally the same for a coaching position as for, lets say, a professorship?

It's been 7 days since the resignation was submitted and the job has, as of this posting, yet to be posted on the NCC HR hiring portal, the initial step in a wider process of publicly soliciting applications. I wouldn't venture at least another 7-10 days, based on past protocols, before we see this step completed.

Based on the previous HC's salary scale ($100k+), conference affiliation, prior national competitiveness (program-specific and overall dept. success), and other competitive advantages (facilities not withstanding), this is a job that will attract a boatload of high-level candidates... once they actually get around to starting the process.

Itsnot,

Just one day after your admonishment, and posted it is! Job posting #S000631.
You probably didn't even realize the degree of influence you have with the NCC Administration! 

[itsnotmeitsyou]

Don't expect the coaching vacancy in Naperville to be filled anytime soon. The hiring process at that institution moves at the speed of the global tectonic plates. In fact, it's possible that the North American, South American, Australian, and Asian continents will merge together in a supercontinent form prior to a new coach being named.

(btw - a CCIW alum w/ ties to two conference members is a likely finalist.)

I mean, everyone is thinking Steve Schweer so why be intentionally vague with the name?

And, going one step further, why be vague about why you think the vacancy won't be filled "anytime soon."
After all, they filled the head football position pretty quickly.
Is the NCC hiring process normally the same for a coaching position as for, lets say, a professorship?

It's been 7 days since the resignation was submitted and the job has, as of this posting, yet to be posted on the NCC HR hiring portal, the initial step in a wider process of publicly soliciting applications. I wouldn't venture at least another 7-10 days, based on past protocols, before we see this step completed.

Based on the previous HC's salary scale ($100k+), conference affiliation, prior national competitiveness (program-specific and overall dept. success), and other competitive advantages (facilities not withstanding), this is a job that will attract a boatload of high-level candidates... once they actually get around to starting the process.

Itsnot,

Just one day after your admonishment, and posted it is! Job posting #S000631.
You probably didn't even realize the degree of influence you have with the NCC Administration! 

Took 3 weeks when the womens basketball job opened last...and that occurred in May - a time when little is occurring in an Athletic Dept. of consequence and the timeframe to attract candidates is short. Announcement of hiring did not occur til second week of July!

(I'll keep other thoughts about the situation to myself... wouldn't want to stir up the chat room illuminati.)

[Next Man Up]

ELMHURST RECRUIT

Elmhurst has received a commitment from 6'4" SG Brayden Gable from Grandville, MI HS.

[CardinalAlum]

As long as the state troopers set up the barricades at the state line to keep Benjy Taylor far away from the search, all is good.

Please....never again!

[CardinalAlum]

(btw - a CCIW alum w/ ties to two conference members is a likely finalist.)

The much anticipated return of Mugsy?!

. His true Cardinal roots showing through!

[79jaybird]

I believe that is the younger brother of Bryce who was a solid football player for the Jays.