MBB: Centennial Conference

[HopkinsNest7]

Realistically crazier things have happened than Hopkins bumping up to D1. They aren't gonna go to the big ten but if Hopkins ends up offering JVG I don't see a way they stick D3. Here is a list of players that JVG has coaches:
T Mac
Rafer Alston
Erick Dampier

We all like to play the game of theoretical but I see this as being possible. Take Andy enfield for example, Hopkins is a springboard for college coaching and with JVGs open discontent with the NBA he is probably going to try to get into college. Players will be enticed by Gundys prior experience and end up choosing the nest of Hopkins over the likes of some d1 schools.

[centfan]

van gundy coaching at hopkins seems like a long shot at best...good luck with that. if it happened, which seems highly unlikely, it'd be a weird, cool and fun thing but my guess is it wouldn't be a challenge for him. i like the dream though.

[Smitty Oom]

The hiring of a Coach does not automatically bump up a team to D1.... Also, I will attend each JHU game this year if they hire JVG, no way that happens such as Dave mentioned. There are some serious tinted glasses in this thread.

[HopkinsNest7]

I'll throw on my "tinted glasses" for one more thought.

With JVG possible stepping in at Hopkins I have heard that Scott Mcclary (former Mules coach) is being considered for the Haverford Job. After early success in the barn it's only right for McClary to get another shot at redemption in the Cent.

Kevin Hopkins
JVG (maybe)
Scott McClary new regime

This is what D3 is all about, endless possibilities across the board.

[HopkinsNest7]

New rivalries will be born

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

There is plenty of speculation about the Hopkins job, who is in the running, and how much it might pay. You can easily find the info if you want to go looking for it.

I can't say much as I have told a few people I won't say anything... but put it this way: the most recent, and detailed, info out there is only telling half the story. The number of people the school has talked to is at least twice if not triple the recent report. The number of individuals who have had video-chats with administrators at JHU is probably double what is being reported. The salary being said to be put together appears to be a real reach, unless it is the "right person" as someone told me. The problems: some of the names being floated around actually hurts those coaches, in my opinion;  there are some other good coaches in the mix not being talked about; releasing such a crazy salary number that might only be for the "right person" will make it tough for JHU because now all coaches know what that number is. Things are going to get interesting soon... I suspect we have an answer in about two weeks time.

As for Haverford - I think McClary could do well there. I think Haverford has to turn things on right now. They have a very successful women's program and with Swarthmore now competitive, the ego is going to have to push Haverford to put a full-throated effort in. I think McClary could do well if administration is behind him.

[Hank Mardukas]

Dave:

I like the idea of former Mules Coach Scott McClary going to Haverford, do you know if the administration is considering him for the job? Would be a great story if McClary stayed in the Cent and I'm sure he would be eager to turn that program around. I wonder if McClary was offered the job if his health is in a good enough state for him to accept the job and thrive as the new fords coach. Also, does anybody know who else the Fords are thinking about as coach if this McClary thing does not happen? I would appreciate it if Hopkinsnest does not give me an insane response like Van Gundy, Hank does not have time for that and if I wanted to laugh, I would watch Geroge Lopez.

[HopkinsNest7]

Hank:

Ill spare you the late night Lopez tonight. Look no further than Avery Johnson at 'Bama. He has established himself as one of the best recruiters in the country and is turning around a team with little optimism prior to his tenure. It is not out of the question to think Gundy, also a former NBA coach, cannot execute the same orders at a Division 3 school like Johns Hopkins.

[Hank Mardukas]

HopkinsNest (Dumb Bird):

This will be my last response to you on this subject, JVG will not be the coach of Hopkins, I have a better chance of getting my first wife back. STOP making this idiotic argument that these former NBA coaches who currently hold million dollar contracts are going to come to the Cent. Haverford has a better chance of meeting Mcdaniel in the finals this year... BURN. 

[HopkinsNest7]

the original point was JVG would propel Hopkins into the patriot league, best of luck with that wife though. I feel like the Haverford job is a little more intersting by the virtue that Hopkins will be good pretty much whether JVG or that insulting blogger Hank Mardukas is at the helm. It's just the nature of the beast.

If I were to be hired by Haverford here would be my order of business to become relevant:
1. Collect alumni money for an alternate Nike throwback 'Fords jersey. What the squirrels lack for in athletic abilities thsy make up for in money. With throwback jerseys to honor Fords legend Dick Voith (class of 77), there is a chance recruits will fall in love with the fresh look and history of the program.

2. Exercise the 5th year for Matt sherman as he has missed numerous games the last couple of years. Make him an extension of the coach on the floor sort of like Luke Ridnour did up in pacific Seattle for all those years.

3. Make sure Sciibelli breaks the centennial scoring record. While this may be difficult it is important to make sure scibelli is leaning out for dunks and lay ups to generate excitement for Haverford games. A historic chase could fill the stands and boost the confidence for the joe "fettucini" Scibelli

The only guy I could really see being bold enough to go through with this is McClary.. it's only a matter of time before order is restored on the main line

[Hank Mardukas]

Hank signing on:

Today I want to discuss my prediction for defensive player of the year. There are really only two players who I can see winning this award. The first is Swat's starting center, Robbie Walsh. He is a fierce rim protector and a great shot blocker, the anchor or Swat's defense. The other player who I can see winning this award is Franklin and Marshall's Matt Tate. He has the ability to pick up opposing teams guards and speed up the pace of the game. Time and time again he makes the player he is guarding look stupid or lost, similarly to how I make HopkinsNest look on this blog. I think both these players has a legit chance of taking home this award and will be tasked with guarding some of the best players in Divison III basketball.

[centfan]

hopkinsnest7: stay tuned... haverford will become relevant and will do so without mcclary. sorry to be the bringer of bad news, as i know you are a big mcclary fan, but the fords will hire quite a good coach but it will not be him. i wish him luck in his search. give them a couple of years to recruit and rebuild and we will see a new program there after a long, tough losing history.
happy easter.

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Dave:

I like the idea of former Mules Coach Scott McClary going to Haverford, do you know if the administration is considering him for the job? Would be a great story if McClary stayed in the Cent and I'm sure he would be eager to turn that program around. I wonder if McClary was offered the job if his health is in a good enough state for him to accept the job and thrive as the new fords coach. Also, does anybody know who else the Fords are thinking about as coach if this McClary thing does not happen? I would appreciate it if Hopkinsnest does not give me an insane response like Van Gundy, Hank does not have time for that and if I wanted to laugh, I would watch Geroge Lopez.

Personally I do not know. I like the idea, but gut feeling tells me Haverford is looking elsewhere. As for his health... not sure why it is a factor since it hasn't appeared to be a factor in the past.

As for the job search... best I can tell they are midway through the process. Hopkins will announce probably in about ten days or so... E-Town will probably be just ahead or behind Hopkins... I suspect Haverford is a few weeks from finalists right now.

[CentCraze88]

Dave - I believe the press release from Muhlenberg contained a quote from McClary saying he was focusing on his health and family. I suppose thats why it has been called into question.  Obviously we, the lovers of CC BBALL, wish him the best.

You seem to be the knower of all things Mr. McHugh.  Any rumors on Seretti or Kosmalski looking at making the jump to a higher coaching position?  Or do they seem like D3 lifers to you?

[Dave 'd-mac' McHugh]

Dave - I believe the press release from Muhlenberg contained a quote from McClary saying he was focusing on his health and family. I suppose thats why it has been called into question.  Obviously we, the lovers of CC BBALL, wish him the best.

You seem to be the knower of all things Mr. McHugh.  Any rumors on Seretti or Kosmalski looking at making the jump to a higher coaching position?  Or do they seem like D3 lifers to you?

I know what the McClary comment was, now that you have reminded me, but by all accounts it wasn't a real "resignation," so I am not putting much stock in the quote. Basically a canned quote for these circumstances.

As for Seretti and Kosmalski... I know Seretti has looked in the past (when RMC job, and maybe the UMW job, was open a few years ago I know he was of high interest)... but I have not heard either of their names in the mix for jobs as of late. That said, I am not aware of the names in the mix for the Haverford job.

Personally, only the Hopkins job seems to be one either would want to go for... the others are equal or lower compared to their current jobs. Unless something drastic changed, I am not aware of them in the Hopkins running.

As for higher jobs, like D1... I am not sure Seretti is interested in leaving DIII. Kosmalski considering his background wouldn't surprise me if he did eventually move up... though, he has sworn his love of DIII in the interviews I have done with him in the last few years.