Michigan Tech Offseason 2014: Nothing To Say

[redwing61]

They came up with the funds to hire a top coach, not just Pearson. It's fairly well established that after Pearson initially turned down the job, the funds were still there to lure Hastings and Blais in for interviews.

I understand. I was looking to confirm that the funds were one-time (five years) and didn't establish an endowed fund or position.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

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Did the lure work on those two?

My recollection of the paint store rumors at the time is that Hastings decided that he did not want to move his family up there, and I think UNO coughed up a raise for Blais. However in hindsight, given what ultimately transpired, I believe that our AD did not want to close the door on Pearson, and that these interviews were just "national search" formalities.

redwing61: That, I am not sure on.

[The_Commissioner]

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And if Red's truly done, I hope Mel wouldn't just jump ship at Michigan's beck and call. He seems like a guy with more integrity than that.

'Relationships rooted in money are tenuous at best.'

[davyd83]

They came up with the funds to hire a top coach, not just Pearson. It's fairly well established that after Pearson initially turned down the job, the funds were still there to lure Hastings and Blais in for interviews.

Blais wasn't coming to coach Tech. He was simply adding a bargaining chip.

[melmac]

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'Relationships rooted in money are tenuous at best.'

Fair enough.

[gfmorris]

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I'd be confident that we could hire someone just as good at the current salary level.

That's in Gwoz's price range, FYI.

GFM

[bigblue_dl]

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That's in Gwoz's price range, FYI.

GFM

**** No.

[gfmorris]

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**** No.

I know, I know, I'm just giving you a gauge.

GFM

[bigblue_dl]

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I know, I know, I'm just giving you a gauge.

GFM

Honestly, if Mel left, which I don't think he will, I'd be ok with just handing the reigns over to Billy Muckalt.

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

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That's in Gwoz's price range, FYI.

GFM

Actually, $275k is probably a bit light for the Dasher Dancer.

[bigblue_dl]

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Actually, $275k is probably a bit light for the Dasher Dancer.

I can't imagine what his annual budget for custom tailored Brooks Bros. in troll size is.

[Huskiefan906]

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Watch list update

Pietila, check
D. Johnstone, check
Jamie Phillips, check
Mel, CHECK

Safe for now, will not be comfortable until next week

[The_Commissioner]

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Honestly, if Mel left, which I don't think he will, I'd be ok with just handing the reigns over to Billy Muckalt.

Honest question: What would Billy do that Mel hasn't be able to do? How would he be an improvement over the guy we have now? I realize any coach is better than none, but how would Billy do it differently in order to achieve different results?

[JohnsonsJerseys]

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I don't think it is so much what he would do that is different but rather he could keep the team on the same path we've been on the last couple years (same system, keep recruits in the pipeline, etc)
Ryan J

[Burnt Orange Husky]

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It's pretty much set. Mel's vacation up North is to get HC experience. The AD here does not hire someone as a HC who does not have prior HC experience. That is a known fact.

So the mighty U of M is looking to hire a coach with a losing record? A coach who hasn't come close to winning his conference? I don't think Mel is anxious to go to the Big Six conference and be the whipping boy for Minnesota and Wisconsin. And trade games in Alaska for games in Columbus and Happy Valley.

Of course, now that Michigan is a basketball school , Mel may go back, work a few years to get his 25 Years plaque, and retire. And since Michigan fans all wear yellow nowadays, he'll feel like he's still at Tech. Go Maize!