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Originally posted by BradleyJD
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Completely agree. At first glance, I was, and am happy that Bradley is committing the resources for a winning Men's Basketball program. But my debate is money allocated vs the type of hire. We should have been able to get a more experienced hire.jmhoBradley 72 - Illini 68 Final
???It??™s awful hard,??™??™ said Illini freshman guard D.J. Richardson, the former Central High School guard who played prep school ball a few miles from here and fought back tears outside the locker room. ???It??™s a hometown thing. It??™s bragging rights.??™ -
Had Ben Jacobson been a head coach before? I thought he was promoted from asst.
As for Coach Ford, I think that the guy's track record speaks for itself. He comes in and almost instantly has great seasons. When met with only having three returning team members he goes out...recruits...and still wins the conference.
I get that he hasn't coached a game in the NCAA tourney - but last time I checked the game doesn't change too much once you make the big dance.
I agree that BU has just moved in to the modern ages and I'm glad to see them willing to pay out this much for what I consider to be a quality coach. Think he is a perfect fit for a program that wants to turn around quickly and could (potentially) see some player turnover.
I also understand that things could be rocky for a time while he gets acclimated and I'm not expecting to win the Valley next year - but I like that it sounds like Coach Ford is expecting to.Comment
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Per the ESPN article, Jacobson was promoted form the assistant coach position. But the $450k contract came after 2 MVC titles and the 2 NCAA appearances.Originally posted by LG281 View Post
Bradley 72 - Illini 68 Final
???It??™s awful hard,??™??™ said Illini freshman guard D.J. Richardson, the former Central High School guard who played prep school ball a few miles from here and fought back tears outside the locker room. ???It??™s a hometown thing. It??™s bragging rights.??™Comment
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In reading some of the Kent State messages on their board, it's clear that they liked GF a lot and are upset that he left them, i.e., loyalty. However, they are most upset that their university does not have the financial means tor will not make the committment o compete for coaches or facilitites. Their bottom line in that they lost their coach to an inferior program who is now committed to spend what it takes to get coaching talent. I think we made a smart hire and now let's see if he can deliver. That's the way it works as there is no guarantees, but I like what we've done.Comment
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Yep, agreed. He has won before, wherever he was. That's great. But now he has to do it here.Originally posted by California Alum View Post
I think he can, but only time will tell.When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.Comment
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I'm glad Bradley shelled out some serious dough and gave their basketball coach more then the president makes. Even though that seems almost hypocritical at an institution centered on learning, that's how the big boys play. Most big division one basketball coaches get paid more then the school's president. Heck, UConn has TWO basketball coaches that do.
I like the hire as well, but I save my opinion of him till I talk to him face-to-face and I'll save my opinion on how good a hire it is for maybe 3 years or so.Comment
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How does BU pay for this???Originally posted by sousaman2089 View Post
I assume Joanne's contract states she must be the highest paid employee.... Which means she just gave herself a VERY nice raise!! And if the team does well.... she's up to a million w/ his incentives... and they are buying out two other contracts (Jim Les and Genos/Kent State contract).
WILL the BSS money continue to flow in? I KNOW the Upper Bowl money will continue to flow in...WOW!!!It's not Business, It's PersonalComment
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Raised ticket prices, fewer promotions, less advertising, raise tuition, all are options to help get the budget in line. Not saying any will happen.Originally posted by Air Petey View PostComment
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We have a new coach, so I bet that we have at least the same level of promotions and advertising to generate additional interest.... -- just an assumption though---Originally posted by Buesch N Chips View PostBradley 72 - Illini 68 Final
???It??™s awful hard,??™??™ said Illini freshman guard D.J. Richardson, the former Central High School guard who played prep school ball a few miles from here and fought back tears outside the locker room. ???It??™s a hometown thing. It??™s bragging rights.??™Comment
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I KNOW the Upper Bowl money will continue to flow in...WOW!!![/QUOTE]
What is that supposed to mean?Comment
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Originally posted by Air Petey View Post
Ya know what happens when you assume...
Oh wait..too late for you.
And by the way, everyone starts as a oh so lowly upper bowl pissant. But keep disrespecting those folks, that is very respectable.Comment
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My dad has been sitting in the Upper Bowl since the Civic Center opened for Bradley games, so yes, money is made in the Upper Bowl.Comment
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Let me state it a different way.....Originally posted by JMM28 View Post
"I know Joanne's contract states she must be the highest paid employee"
Sorry to assume on this website.
Everybody knows what I mean (And sorry for stereotyping), but the BSS $20,000 to million donors are lower bowl between the baselines. I'm not one of those people. I'm outside the endzones and have a very low maint. Don't take this personal.... But the bills are paid between the baselines. Everybody knows that.It's not Business, It's PersonalComment
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For some reason I don't believe that for a second...Originally posted by Air Petey View PostComment
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The best seats I ever had were first row of the Upper Bowl, Section 1.
Nothing wrong with the UBWhen the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.Comment
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