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[victorybell_57]

You did run those coaches out of town. Didn't know how good you had it. Moeller needed to br run out of town though, he was a jerkaholic.

Earle Bruce did nothing wrong, he just wasn't as good as Woody. Cooper could have got caught delivering a baby in the back of a wrecked car on a bridge and the people would have still wanted him gone. he sucked, period. his daughter did get naked though, and had nice yams.

[formerd3db]

Hey guys.  What's going on with the Bluffton University job?  I heard that they are interviewing candidates, however, I must have missed where they are making a change.  Any info anyone?

[victorybell_57]

Bluffton? What going on at Hanover???

[M and L]

Is it just me or are they kind of dragging this process out of finding a coach?

[Adam Sayer]

Some modest people like ourselves know Rodriguez should be given a few years, but people at programs like Michigan, OSU, etc. tend not to be modest. Someone mentioned Michigan is known for keeping people around and they are, yet think about this. Bo beat Woody's best OSU team in his first year in 1969 and went on to a 5-4-1 record against Hayes, Moeller had success early against OSU, and we all know Carr's track record prior to Tressel's arrival. They all stayed for many years with the exception of Moeller (we all know why) but they also beat OSU early and often.

Here's another reason: Jim Tressel beat Michigan in his first year with a far inferior team and won a National Championship in his 2nd year. These were John Cooper's kids. They wern't Jim Tressel's. The same as the Michigan players being Carr's and not Rodriguez's. The belief in Ann Arbor will be if Jim Tressel can walk into his first press conference and guarentee a win against Michigan in his first year and DO IT, Rich Rodriguez better be able to as well.

I think he'll struggle next year and he will be feeling the seat get warmer. If he doesn't come away with a 10-win season and/or a victory against OSU in his 2nd season, his 3rd may just be available to search for a new coach. These programs just believe they should have the best of whats around. Similar with UK and basketball (think the boosters are wondering WTF is going on there).

[Adam Sayer]

It's still early as far as the Hanover job is concerned. The D3 season just ended last weekend. Now if it's the end of January, early February and no one has been named...then it would be time to worry. Last I heard they had the field narrowed down to 3 finalists. More often than not, when people do this, they already have their guy. The other two are just for looks.

[tricksnaps56]

Hanover hired Joe Austin, OC from the University of Dubuque.

[victorybell_57]

Who is Joe Austin? Enough of that, I have a few questions for the Hanover alums:

1.) with all of the panther alumni in the college coaching ranks, successful former assistants, why did Hanover not stay in the family? this is an issue considering that Hanover was the team others measured itself against for many, many years.

2.) is the administration this bent on ridding the school of the former family in, order to establish what it wants at a previously successful football/academic institution? would the former alums and former assistants know too much to keep them around? by this, I mean that they know how the school operated to make football successful before and are now APPEARING to sabotage it.

3.) will this hire, instead of a former panther alum or coach, have a negative effect on the team's support?

i don't know, that is why i am asking. thoughts?

[tricksnaps56]

Joe Austin joins Hanover College after three highly successful years as the Offensive Coordinator at the University of Dubuque (UD) in Dubuque, Iowa.  During Austin's tenure, UD was transformed from the perennial doormat of the Iowa Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (IIAC), posting a 5-35 record the four years prior to his arrival, to a national playoff contender and a top 25 ranked team.  While posting a 10-3 record in their last thirteen games and the first back-to-back winning seasons at the school in 28 years, Austin's no-huddle, shotgun spread offense dominated the IIAC, leading the league in scoring, total offense, rushing offense, first downs and red zone offense among other categories. The unit was also among the nation's elite in scoring, total offense and rushing.

While at UD, Austin produced 33 new school records for offense and numerous all-conference, all-region and all-American players, including quarterback Jermar Jackson, who finished his career ranked 16th in NCAA in history for total offense and was named MVP of the Division III all-star game, the Aztec Bowl.

In Austin's first year at UD their scoring average more than doubled and double digit school records were set as they beat their arch-rival, Loras College, for the first time in nearly three decades and finished 9th in the nation in passing offense.  Numerous other milestones followed, including multiple victories against top 25 ranked opponents.

Austin also served as the staff advisor for the school's Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter and as an assistant strength coach for the football program.

Prior to coming to UD, Austin spent one season as the Offensive Coordinator at Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  While there Austin established five school records and increased scoring by more than eight points per game.

Austin also coached four seasons as Assistant Offensive Coordinator at his alma mater, Concordia University (CU), in St. Paul, Minnesota.  Austin joined the staff at CU during their second season of competition at the Division II level.  Before he left, CU claimed the 2003 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference championship and gained a birth in the Mineral Water Bowl.  During his tenure, the CU offense racked up more than 70 school records and was perennially among the Division II elite in scoring and total offense.  The team was also ranked in the nation's top 25 for three straight seasons.  While at CU, Austin also served a term as the school's Sports Information Director.

Austin earned two degrees at Concordia: a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies and a Master of Arts in organizational management. He also holds multiple professional development certificates from the American Football Coaches Association.

A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Austin has extensive recruiting experience from across the nation, as the University of Dubuque has players on its roster from Alaska to Florida.  It is his intent to bring not only increased numbers and talent to the Hanover football program, but also a commitment to incorporating cultural diversity, an element he feels to be critical in preparing his student-athletes for the world they will face after graduation.

Austin says he is excited to get started at Hanover and plans to officially report for duty on January 2nd, with his wife Marissa, who currently serves as the Director for Alumni Relations at UD, to follow shortly.  "I feel extremely blessed to be the man charged with the duty of restoring the roar to Panther football," Austin said. "Coach Perry has established a tremendous tradition and legacy at this institution.  Our staff and players will do everything we can to carry on this tradition of excellence."

[tricksnaps56]

As far as why they did not hire from the "Hanover Family"....well, I have my theories but I'd rather not post them here.  However, I have heard good things about Coach Austin so we shall see.  One of the other final 3 candidates was the linebacker coach from Mizzou (previous experience at Rutgers, Toledo and Lehigh University) so you know Austin must have his stuff together to be hired over a veteran coach.

[victorybell_57]

i'd like to hear your theories, feel free to send me a message if you like.

i've always been taught that you keep it in house with a proud tradition, i'm just surprised no alums or former coaches came up.

[victorybell_57]

forget alums, how about somebody that understands recruiting in indiana/sw ohio/northern kentucky? sorry, i'll stop now.

[SaintsFAN]

Why doesn't he report until January 2nd? 


I thought that was kind of a weird statement to have in there.

[AnonymousFan]

Not sure why you thought that was a weird statement.  He was just hired this week and January 2 is only about a week away.  Next week is Christmas and I am sure there won't be any students or much staff on campus so why not wait until after next week to move?  All the schools are closed so he can't go out to schools and recruit.

[SaintsFAN]

My first head coaching job?  I'd be getting started right away. 

I know a few coaches that have worried about moving later...and yes they had wife and kids...