BU Asst Coach officially named

[BradleyBrave]

Jim Platt is the new assistant. Please someone poop on my post like you did this afternoon...

Also...I have never posted anything but positive thoughts on this hire...I really, really like it. But again, poop away on what I say. I don't donate enough to have an opinion or know someone who knows something I guess.

[Future Walk-On]

Jim Platt is the new assistant. Please someone poop on my post like you did this afternoon...

prophet

[BradleyBrave]

prophet

Nothing prophetic. Got a tip, posted it, had other sources that substantiated it, but the thought police weren't happy that they didn't break it. Not my fault. For folks who supposedly hate the regime in Washington and the thought control and baseless smearing they practice, I found it a bit hypocritical..especially since I thought it was a very good move for BU! What's the real agenda here?

[Da Coach]

Nothing prophetic. Got a tip, posted it, had other sources that substantiated it, but the thought police weren't happy that they didn't break it. Not my fault. For folks who supposedly hate the regime in Washington and the thought control and baseless smearing they practice, I found it a bit hypocritical..especially since I thought it was a very good move for BU! What's the real agenda here?

This would have been deleted, except it may be better to respond so it reiterates what the rules are here.
If you have forgotten, or don't know, here they are-

http://bradleyfans.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6689

Specifically, note this rule, among others, about what we do not allow-
-Unsubstantiated rumors about Bradley players, coaches, or staff, or any information that is negative or defamatory in nature...

I knew about the information regarding the new assistant coach being hired as early as Tuesday morning, and some people knew it before me, several days before you posted it here. So I assure you nobody here was unhappy or jealous that you "broke a story" that was already several days old, and known by others.

This site will always remain a more popular and better fan site than the other available options because of the way it's run, including a few rules that a few may not like. Unlike other sites, we don't allow discussions to degenerate into name-calling like the above post, and we simply ask that if you are going to post a significant rumor about Bradley players or staff, that you give us some source, or that it be substantiated publically.
If you or anyone doesn't like the way this site is run, you are fortunate to have other options of where to get your information and post messages. You also have the option to start your own site and rumor away. But if anyone thinks they have some rights here to post any rumors or attacks they want, they are wrong and they will lose their priviledge to post.

The fact remains that the previous rumor about the coaching staff that you and others went wild with was completely wrong, and it did cause some people some grief. Our agenda here is to support Bradley athletics, and to deal in facts and opinions, not unsubstantiated rumors.

[AE Braves Fan]

Sounds like a great hire! Welcome to BU Jim!

[BradleyJD]

Jim Platt is the new assistant. Please someone poop on my post like you did this afternoon...

Also...I have never posted anything but positive thoughts on this hire...I really, really like it. But again, poop away on what I say. I don't donate enough to have an opinion or know someone who knows something I guess.

I understand your pain BB.....I am glad you and others posted the info yesterday. Thank you

[Dubl R 1]

Welcom to BU Coach Platt!

[Braves4Life]

Nothing prophetic. Got a tip, posted it, had other sources that substantiated it, but the thought police weren't happy that they didn't break it. Not my fault. For folks who supposedly hate the regime in Washington and the thought control and baseless smearing they practice, I found it a bit hypocritical..especially since I thought it was a very good move for BU! What's the real agenda here?

Keep up the good work BB!

[AZ BU Fan]

Does BU have another asst coaching opening with the departure of Merfeld and Buescher and the addition of Platt?

[amckillip]

Does BU have another asst coaching opening with the departure of Merfeld and Buescher and the addition of Platt?

Nope. Kyle Vogt stepped up and JC took on DBO.

[Joe O.]

Nope. Kyle Vogt stepped up and JC took on DBO.

I wouldn't speak so fast. This is the world of college basketball and someone is always leaving and going somewhere else.

[BUfan14]

I wouldn't speak so fast. This is the world of college basketball and someone is always leaving and going somewhere else.

Are you just saying that in general or have you heard something?

[ph]

Does BU have another asst coaching opening with the departure of Merfeld and Buescher and the addition of Platt?

It'll be Versace. And pity the poor player who gets on the wrong side of the coaching staff. As they continue to out-do each other as in the old days, "100 suicides" "You say 100, I say 200" "200 for wimps, lets make it 400..."

[BradleyBrave]

At the risk of being deleted by the mods...dare I say I am very, very happy with this hire. The more I read, the more I like. One of my biggest complaints over the past year or so has been the capabilities and qualifications of the staff. With Platt, we're on par with any team in the Valley. With the apparent lack of input and impact from Merfeld (perhaps by no fault of his, but that's pure speculation), one can argue we haven't been this solid in four years (since Chuck Buescher left), and could argue even more that we haven't had an assistant this qualified since Rob Judson helped Jim Molinari (longtime colleague of Platt) to a Valley title. A staff on par with the rest of DI, and players I think have been near the top of the MVC for 8 years? Am I crazy to think we SHOULD win a title sooner than later? Welcome Jim Platt, and I can't wait to see the positive effect you have on our program!

[bu fan 9]

How can you call this a good hire? He is 37 games under 500 as a head coach what would be a bad hire? I would take EB back over this guy any day.