Reynolds "Changing Coach, Changing Minds"

[tornado]

I don't know -- but in many contract situations and disputes...one or both sides do NOT keep their end of the deal...
that's why we have an entire area of law called "contract law" and endless suits get filed continually over contract disputes.
Lawyers love it......

[FlyingSpaghettiMonster]

Wouldn't most buy-outs include a clause about the coach not speaking out?

I have also heard this. It is best for JL and Bradley to separate following the firing.

As far as the article, use of a hiring firm sounds like a good move as it will keep the search as private as possible, which was a problem during the last coaching search. I find it encouraging that there has been a good amount of interest in the job this quickly. Cross has been saying all the right things IMO, and he will hopefully make the right decision on the new coach. 10-15 days seems fast.

[AZ BU Fan]

I don't know -- but in many contract situations and disputes...one or both sides do NOT keep their end of the deal...
that's why we have an entire area of law called "contract law" and endless suits get filed continually over contract disputes.
Lawyers love it......

Oh no! This would mean, "Here comes da judge"!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hIcKkKID8k

[Buesch N Chips]

Has Molinari ever spoken about his time at BU?

[LittleBrave]

Cross has been saying all the right things IMO, and he will hopefully make the right decision on the new coach. 10-15 days seems fast.

Yes, 10-15 days does seem fast. It's important to take time to get the best guy in here, as this is an investment for the next 5-10 years hopefully, and that if he leaves, it will be due to upgrading his position to a more high-profile program.

The only reason that the decision might need to be made without too much delay is for the players. If they belabor the process, kids might get antsy and seek other options so they can feel comfortable and know where they're going by the end of school (late April?) I would hope the decision is made by mid-April at the latest.

Depending on who stays next season, we could be pretty competitive starting next season. If not, then I expect the new coach to take us to a Valley contender by the 2013-14 season.

[tornado]

Has Molinari ever spoken about his time at BU?

privately, yes...it does almost nobody any good to go public with bitterness

[jeffsu]

Not sure I understand the... someone might" take the job without visiting Bradley" ....shouldn't that be an important part?

Perhaps some people either a) already familiar with BU or b) already very close with Cross/JG? Who knows.

Cross said all the "right" things here and is encouraging me. Will wait and see...

[Buesch N Chips]

I was just answering someone who wondered why Jim hadn't come out publicly to talk.

Has anyone on this board spoken to Coach Les since the news broke?

Also, if anyone knows any facts that cannot be reported in terms of transfers, specifics, I'd like a PM. I'm a good poster.

[real fan]

I have also heard this. It is best for JL and Bradley to separate following the firing.

As far as the article, use of a hiring firm sounds like a good move as it will keep the search as private as possible, which was a problem during the last coaching search. I find it encouraging that there has been a good amount of interest in the job this quickly. Cross has been saying all the right things IMO, and he will hopefully make the right decision on the new coach. 10-15 days seems fast.

I doubt it happens in 10 to 15 days unless BU gets the perfect candidate, it does need to get done soon because the new coach should get at least a chance to recruit players before the spring signing period which will be very important as to how long it will take to turn this around.

[Dub]

Not surprised that Jim is staying quiet, and that recruits are keeping options open. If they truly like Jim and want to play for him, they will wait to see if he takes a job elsewhere.

Unfortunately for Bradley fans who have been excited to see the new high caliber recruits, THE link they felt to the program is not there, and there's a complete void now for them. I can empathize with them on that.

[Da Coach]

I doubt it happens in 10 to 15 days unless BU gets the perfect candidate, it does need to get done soon because the new coach should get at least a chance to recruit players before the spring signing period which will be very important as to how long it will take to turn this around.

The reason it might take longer is just what has been stated- the top caliber candidates will not be available to interview until after their seasons end. But I do believe it will get done pretty quickly.

[Chuck885]

Jim Les coaching

Not surprised that Jim is staying quiet, and that recruits are keeping options open. If they truly like Jim and want to play for him, they will wait to see if he takes a job elsewhere.

Unfortunately for Bradley fans who have been excited to see the new high caliber recruits, THE link they felt to the program is not there, and there's a complete void now for them. I can empathize with them on that.

Do you honestly think that Jim Les will be coaching in a Div 1 school next year? The recruits are waiting to meet with the new coach. If the meeting goes well, they will stay.

Jim was a great player for the university, and I do mean great. It is also a large reason why he got the head coaching job in the first place. There is no reason why Bradley shouldn't compete in the Valley and we haven't the whole time that Jim has been here. Our new facilities should help, but a change was definitely needed.

Hopefully Jim lives up to the motto - 'Once a Brave, always a Brave'.

[srw]

I don't know -- but in many contract situations and disputes...one or both sides do NOT keep their end of the deal...
that's why we have an entire area of law called "contract law" and endless suits get filed continually over contract disputes.
Lawyers love it......

Agreed!

And we know peeps will use the lawyers

[tornado]

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Hopefully Jim lives up to the motto - 'Once a Brave, always a Brave'.

this motto pretty much demands more of Bradley's fans than of the player....
so are the "fans" living up to it?? I think many are not...

[BradleyJD]

this motto pretty much demands more of Bradley's fans than of the player....
so are the "fans" living up to it?? I think many are not...

I would agree....many are not.