Press Conference Running Highlights

[BUBalum05]

I tried to capture the highlights for people that couldn't stream at work.

Overall impression, I think he's very likable. You could see his attempts at humor, which I like that he doesn't take things too seriously. You can tell he understands college basketball. Most of his answers centered around winning, and how that inturn will make everything better. I hope that the recruits and team see that and are willing to build around him.

Welcome to the Hilltop Coach Ford!

[TylerDurden]

I like his energy.

[LittleBrave]

I tried to capture the highlights for people that couldn't stream at work.

Overall impression, I think he's very likable. You could see his attempts at humor, which I like that he doesn't take things too seriously. You can tell he understands college basketball. Most of his answers centered around winning, and how that inturn will make everything better. I hope that the recruits and team see that and are willing to build around him.

Welcome to the Hilltop Coach Ford!

Very much appreciate that, BUBalum! My meeting actually got cut short, so I was able to tune in for 10 minutes. You hit on about everything that was key.

[LittleBrave]

Can we move forward, please?

Out of respect to you and to your fondness for Coach Les, yes. Of course, JD!

[Deadguy35]

The longer this information sinks in the more I like Ford as the new head coach. He's relatively young, has head coaching experience, and he's even experienced a bit of success in the MAC.

I hope he can keep DSE in the fold.

[SFP]

I like the guy and more importantly I hope the players and recruits will rally around him.

Anyone who has information about the players please fill us in! If he can keep the team intact and keep the incoming class, I then expect a pretty good season. The next 3 weeks are as crucial as the last 3.

[real fan]

Can we move forward, please?

I second this motion, lets support this guy and get BU back on track to winning games which is what everybody wants I think.

[LittleBrave]

Gotta' like his passion for Bradley hoops and toward his job.
I really liked that his immediate focus was on building relationships with the current guys on the team.

I wondered a lot last season how our players who were healthy would perform under a different coach. Would be great to actually see that happen next season to discover if our current guys actually have talent or are just mediocre. I believe they DO have a lot of potential. We could even see a difference in WE's performance, as I think a lot of it is mental.
Don't know about everyone else, but I get psyched when I hear him talk about how his team will have a strong mentality and that we will outwork every team. I have to believe a lot of his success last season was due to that, with many new players and up against quality teams in the NIT...on the road.

[DeltaBrave03]

I know DS was sitting in the stands before the presser started MC went up and grabbed him to go back stage and meet GF then when DS came out he sat with the team.

[LittleBrave]

GF's KS team went 12-2 at home last season. This is the kind of home success that BU should have during his regime. I know that the MAC is no Valley, but going from crowds of 3500 or so to 9500 is a big difference.

I hope he understands the importance of beating ISU (red) EVERY season at Carver.

[SFP]

I thought the press was a bit soft with their questions. I hope to see a few good stories come out that are being worked behind the scene. I also hope that GF is successful getting all the players behind him.

What is the chance of GF pulling in all 3 recruits?

[Da Coach]

I just returned from the press conference. Since most saw or listened to it, I won't go into detail what was said. But I a chance to talk to some of the players after the press conference.
The seniors- Dodie Dunson, Sam Maniscalco, and Andrew Warren were not there. Every other player was there, including Andrew Davis, Aaron Ganson, and Charonn Woods, who told me he was planning on returning next year with the team. I think Andrew is not in town, and is working out in preparation for his predraft camp at Portsmouth. Will has dyed his hair a golden blonde color. I hope it's just a phase.
BTW, Coach Ford did say he had met with the team last night, but he had also met with Donivine Stewart prior to the press conference. Donivine sat with the team in the special area closer to the podium reserved for the players. He has not contacted the other recruits, but that is a high priority for him to do as soon as possible.
Coach Ford was most effusive about Bradley's facilities. He said he has not seen any better than what Bradley has. He was also impressed with the fan support, and was amazed there were so many people there for a midday press conference.
To sum up his coaching philosophy, he said he uses 3 words- Confidence, trust, and attack. He likes to push the ball on offense, and play a fast tempo.

Everything sounds good.

BTW, the reason the press didn't have too many questions during the regular part of the press conference is that were told they would have free access to any of the people, including the players after the conference. The media was especially interested in interviewing Dyricus after the PC. I am sure we'll see a few quotes from him as well as from Dr. Cross and Coach Ford on the news tonight, and in the PJ Star tomorrow.

I had a chance to talk briefly to Dyricus before the press got to him, and he was very excited and happy, but he has not decided yet what he will do.

[BradleyJD]

I just returned from the press conference. Since most saw or listened to it, I won't go into detail what was said. But I a chance to talk to some of the players after the press conference.
The seniors- Dodie Dunson, Sam Maniscalco, and Andrew Warren were not there. Every other player was there, including Andrew Davis, Aaron Ganson, and Charonn Woods, who told me he was planning on returning next year with the team. I think Andrew is not in town, and is working out in preparation for his predraft camp at Portsmouth. Will has dyed his hair a golden blonde color. I hope it's just a phase.
BTW, Coach Ford did say he had met with the team last night, but he had also met with Donivine Stewart prior to the press conference. Donivine sat with the team in the special area closer to the podium reserved for the players. He has not contacted the other recruits, but that is a high priority for him to do as soon as possible.
Coach Ford was most effusive about Bradley's facilities. He said he has not seen any better than what Bradley has. He was also impressed with the fan support, and was amazed there were so many people there for a midday press conference.
To sum up his coaching philosophy, he said he uses 3 words- Confidence, trust, and attack. He likes to push the ball on offense, and play a fast tempo.

Everything sounds good.

Great to hear. Now he has to transfer his passion and attitude on to the players and recruits!

[jeffsu]

I want all 4!

[Beninator]

To sum up his coaching philosophy, he said he uses 3 words- Confidence, trust, and attack. He likes to push the ball on offense, and play a fast tempo.

So far, I like what I hear. I will be supportive but neutral until we see what GF does this Fall.