WBB: Landmark Conference

NEPAFAN · August 28, 2015, 09:15:11 AM

http://timesleader.com/sports/localsports/379234/woodruff-takes-over-as-scranton-womens-basketball-coach

Some quotes and background here.

Trevor says this is the only women's job in the nation he would have taken. Didn't think UCONN was a fit for him

Also hearing rumors that the Scranton Royals may change their nickname to the Scranton Cougars.

saratoga · August 28, 2015, 10:48:25 PM

Another nice story from the Scranton Times/Tribune.

Kate, you may now prepare your drum roll.

As bad as this situation looked several weeks ago, I can assure you this turn of developments could have not ended up any better.

http://thetimes-tribune.com/sports/u-of-s-makes-it-official-woodruff-s-their-man-1.1933711

ronk · August 28, 2015, 10:58:56 PM

Quote from: saratoga on August 28, 2015, 10:48:25 PM
Another nice story from the Scranton Times/Tribune.

Kate, you may now prepare your drum roll.

As bad as this situation looked several weeks ago, I can assure you this turn of developments could have not ended up any better.

http://thetimes-tribune.com/sports/u-of-s-makes-it-official-woodruff-s-their-man-1.1933711

And where Coach Woodruff says "we've missed the entire summer recruiting season", I'll be offering my assistance to reduce considerably the effects of that miss.

San Juan · August 29, 2015, 04:44:30 PM

Great choice for Athletic Director!Then Dave brings in a great Coach in Woodruff.I would like to welcome Coach Woodruff to the University of Scranton.Nepa fan I think Trevor Woodruff said one of the best in Divison 3 not all womens basketball!

lefty2 · August 30, 2015, 09:17:07 AM

Quote from: saratoga on August 28, 2015, 10:48:25 PM
Another nice story from the Scranton Times/Tribune.

Kate, you may now prepare your drum roll.

As bad as this situation looked several weeks ago, I can assure you this turn of developments could have not ended up any better.

http://thetimes-tribune.com/sports/u-of-s-makes-it-official-woodruff-s-their-man-1.1933711

I have finally figured out Saratoga's identity. It is Trevor Woodruff's mom.

saratoga · August 30, 2015, 01:04:19 PM

Anything for my boy!

kate · August 31, 2015, 04:20:07 PM

Hey Scranton posters, just hope that you've allowed your new A.D. and Women's Coach plenty of time to grasp your like-minded concept

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NEPAFAN · September 02, 2015, 02:33:12 PM

Quote from: HonestAbe on August 26, 2015, 10:28:39 PM
Just want to add that I heard that it is going to announced officially on Friday and that the girls are supposed to be having a meeting about it tomorrow night.

Also would not be surprised if we start seeing some old faces become involved in the team again for better or worse. 5 points to anyone who can guess who.

I am not sure I would agree with the enthusiasm on the upcoming season. This guy may be able to coach really well and Sara may be a good ball player although I am not sure I would go as far as Ronk on that. I still think with the way this all went down and with losing the key pieces they lost this is going to end up being a lost season, with the new starters, assistant and head coach all getting their bearings. While teams like Catholic, Moravian, E-Town, and Susquehanna will all be gunning for their spot.

I have no guesses, but am curious about this statement...

saratoga · September 02, 2015, 06:08:22 PM

Ok, first guess, here goes.....

*Mike Strong back as Asst. Coach in charge of Off Shore Scheduling

*Deanna back as team Chaplin.

*Bess back as Asst. Coach in charge of Motivation

*Canio back as Canio

NEPAFAN · September 08, 2015, 08:11:12 PM

Martin and Woodruff ( sounds like a comedy act) were on the John Mendola show last week. Anyone have a link or audio?

ronk · September 26, 2015, 11:18:29 PM

Lady Royals fans,
Just back from a day at the final AAU tourney of this season, where I met the new AD, Dave Martin, whose daughter was playing, and the new Head Coach, Trevor Woodruff. We checked out my list of prospects and added a few new ones. As usual, we found out that some had chosen other schools since I last saw them in July, but we still have a quality group of interested prospects seeking to make a visit.
Strength and conditioning has started and, according to one parent, is already making a difference. The frosh could help considerably this year.
Applications for the assistant coaching position closed yesterday so look for an announcement soon.
Practice starts in less than 3 weeks. I'm optimistic.

amh63 · September 28, 2015, 01:16:37 PM

ronk.....did you see any Amherst reps at the posted AAU event? Just nosey

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NEPAFAN · September 28, 2015, 04:42:26 PM

when does D3 practice start? October 15th?

Dave 'd-mac' McHugh · September 28, 2015, 05:07:26 PM

October 15 as always, though schools can begin games as early as November 13 this year. Next year that will return to November 15 - we won't see an earlier date until the NCAA changes the rule again (as it did last January to start the season 11/13) or the year 2020 - whichever comes first.

ronk · September 28, 2015, 08:17:01 PM

Quote from: amh63 on September 28, 2015, 01:16:37 PM
ronk.....did you see any Amherst reps at the posted AAU event? Just nosey .

I didn't see GP this Saturday or anyone else wearing an Amherst shirt. I guess he's already got his full complement.

Actually, there was a big event in MA(1 of my prospects was playing there) this past weekend and it would make more sense to be there instead.
I'll be in the Berkshires(after Cape Cod) in a couple of weeks; do u have a recommendation for lunch in Williamstown? Also, I have to look up where Amherst is.