Johns Hopkins 2020

[youthathletics]

Maybe we can hire this guy for Petro, or ask his players to take his class?

[primitiveskills]

Some of you will find this blasphemous but I don't really care if the next coach—whether it's next year or in 20 years—is a Hopkins alum or not. UVA, Maryland, Duke, and Yale have done pretty well for themselves by hiring from outside their communities. There's a whole world of talented people out there, doesn't make sense to me to restrict the hiring pool to a half dozen names. Despite what some of you may think—it is still Hopkins, and in the event there is a coaching vacancy, you will have guys from all over the country crawling over each other for the chance to coach the men's program here.

Strongly agree with this. Regardless of what timeframe we're talking about, restricting to JHU grads would be a big mistake. And don't make assumptions about who's "happy" or not. Especially as long as "Ivy League Administrative Fatigue" remains a thing. A guy like Mike Murphy, perhaps?

[youthathletics]

Some of you will find this blasphemous but I don't really care if the next coach—whether it's next year or in 20 years—is a Hopkins alum or not. UVA, Maryland, Duke, and Yale have done pretty well for themselves by hiring from outside their communities. There's a whole world of talented people out there, doesn't make sense to me to restrict the hiring pool to a half dozen names. Despite what some of you may think—it is still Hopkins, and in the event there is a coaching vacancy, you will have guys from all over the country crawling over each other for the chance to coach the men's program here.

Strongly agree with this. Regardless of what timeframe we're talking about, restricting to JHU grads would be a big mistake. And don't make assumptions about who's "happy" or not. Especially as long as "Ivy League Administrative Fatigue" remains a thing. A guy like Mike Murphy, perhaps?

Depends on how they are let go. The incestuous nature of lacrosse may make others respect the existing person more than wanting to work at JHU. There is precedent to prove this theory.

[DMac]

Have a fan and DMac ever been seen in the same post at the same time???

Hmmm …

Agree with DMac on faceoffs though … less important than the average fan thinks.

ha! dmac... like his passion, too. and an upstate guy.

i wonder how boeheim would feel if, 10-13 times a game.. the refs gave the ball back to the orange's opponent to check in at the top of the key after they made a bucket? nah, probably wouldn't matter.

Sorry to interrupt the misery here, just wanted to finish this.
If that were to happen he'd be miserable, but then again he'd be miserable if his team got the ball at the top key after every hoop. He's just a miserable kind of guy. Was listening to a commentator some time back and the team Cuse was playing was playing a 2-3 zone. The commentator said the only difference between JB's 2-3 and the other HC's (can't remember who it was) is that the other HC has a personality. He was pretty much right on the money (I aint no JB/Cuse hoops fan).
JFTR, I absolutely appreciate that winning the FO is a whole lot better than losing it but I just don't see it as being as big a deal as whole lot of others do.
Enjoyed the chat, now back to the demise of Hop on their thread.

[primitiveskills]

Some of you will find this blasphemous but I don't really care if the next coach—whether it's next year or in 20 years—is a Hopkins alum or not. UVA, Maryland, Duke, and Yale have done pretty well for themselves by hiring from outside their communities. There's a whole world of talented people out there, doesn't make sense to me to restrict the hiring pool to a half dozen names. Despite what some of you may think—it is still Hopkins, and in the event there is a coaching vacancy, you will have guys from all over the country crawling over each other for the chance to coach the men's program here.

Strongly agree with this. Regardless of what timeframe we're talking about, restricting to JHU grads would be a big mistake. And don't make assumptions about who's "happy" or not. Especially as long as "Ivy League Administrative Fatigue" remains a thing. A guy like Mike Murphy, perhaps?

Depends on how they are let go. The incestuous nature of lacrosse may make others respect the existing person more than wanting to work at JHU. There is precedent to prove this theory.

Understood. Though if letting a guy go that has served out his contract is a bad way to be "let go', I guess we're looking at coach-for-life.

[jhu72]

Some of you will find this blasphemous but I don't really care if the next coach—whether it's next year or in 20 years—is a Hopkins alum or not. UVA, Maryland, Duke, and Yale have done pretty well for themselves by hiring from outside their communities. There's a whole world of talented people out there, doesn't make sense to me to restrict the hiring pool to a half dozen names. Despite what some of you may think—it is still Hopkins, and in the event there is a coaching vacancy, you will have guys from all over the country crawling over each other for the chance to coach the men's program here.

Strongly agree with this. Regardless of what timeframe we're talking about, restricting to JHU grads would be a big mistake. And don't make assumptions about who's "happy" or not. Especially as long as "Ivy League Administrative Fatigue" remains a thing. A guy like Mike Murphy, perhaps?

What makes you think "Ivy League Administrative Fatigue" is so much worse than Hopkins in the age of Daniels?

[HopFan16]

Would someone please teach Ron Daniels how to clear against a 10-man ride? Unacceptable that he still can't do that by now

[Typical Lax Dad]

Would someone please teach Ron Daniels how to clear against a 10-man ride? Unacceptable that he still can't do that by now

[johnnyonthegunpowder]

This is the most complete Princeton team I've seen in an age. Despite being a UVA fan, I didn't mind seeing this particular Princeton team pull out a win in Charlottesville, because it looks like that win might actually represent something other than a fluke. It will be interesting to see how quickly Princeton's speed affects Hopkins defensive scheme. Forget about Sowers (well, not really), but the rest of Princeton is blazing as well. Their wing play is remarkable and they'll push transition. 20, 20, and 16 for goals on the season at this point for the Tigers. Not a whole lot of offensive let up from week 1 Monmouth to week 3 UVA.

This could prove to be a QW come tournament time. As a home game, I might feel more confident, but as an away game coming on the heels of a confidence builder, I'm not so sure. Sowers has gotten loose for 5 or 6 the past couple of years, and the Jays have still been able to pull it out.

If this Tiger team looks anything like they did against UVA, then watch out. That being said, UVA looked pretty darn sloppy. However, and this is a big however, if Hopkins exceeds Princeton in the goal column of the box score, that could spell trouble for Princeton.

[FannOLax]

...if Hopkins exceeds Princeton in the goal column of the box score, that could spell trouble for Princeton.

Geez, who woulda thunk it??

[WOMBAT, Mod Emeritus]

This is the most complete Princeton team I've seen in an age. Despite being a UVA fan, I didn't mind seeing this particular Princeton team pull out a win in Charlottesville, because it looks like that win might actually represent something other than a fluke. It will be interesting to see how quickly Princeton's speed affects Hopkins defensive scheme. Forget about Sowers (well, not really), but the rest of Princeton is blazing as well. Their wing play is remarkable and they'll push transition. 20, 20, and 16 for goals on the season at this point for the Tigers. Not a whole lot of offensive let up from week 1 Monmouth to week 3 UVA.

This could prove to be a QW come tournament time. As a home game, I might feel more confident, but as an away game coming on the heels of a confidence builder, I'm not so sure. Sowers has gotten loose for 5 or 6 the past couple of years, and the Jays have still been able to pull it out.

If this Tiger team looks anything like they did against UVA, then watch out. That being said, UVA looked pretty darn sloppy. However, and this is a big however, if Hopkins exceeds Princeton in the goal column of the box score, that could spell trouble for Princeton.

That means the CoronaGetRidOfYourCoachVirus could spread from Hopkins to Princeton.

[Wheels]

Enjoyed the chat, now back to the demise of Hop on their thread.

Aviancide is tough to watch.

[WOMBAT, Mod Emeritus]

The word is Schadenfreude.

[Mightyjoe]

Our offense would have no problem if he were in control. Instead we have big dope Bobby, who is possibly one of the worst offensive coaches in the country.

Did anyone notice him when he "checked out" during the game. Evident when he was chatting it up with the injured kids rather than talking strategy with those that are playing.

[Mightyjoe]

I'm just saying it can't be any worse than rolling out Mabbett and Stagnitta every week

I wonder if some guys even watch the games. Do you really think Mabbett has been given a fair chance? Have you ever seen him take more than two runs in a game? I’ll help you out, his average of runs per game is a lot closer to zero than two.

The kid needs a chance to bring it down the alley. Looks like he doesn't fit in Bobby's offense. Waste of talent.

[jhu7276]

I have a JHU alumni conference call tomorrow and they will hear from me...time for heads to roll...but who knows if they even give a ****

[51percentcorn]

i would look at Steele - if anybody understands how offense is supposed to work it is that kid

[Mightyjoe]

I would look to anyone that can develop these young men’s natural abilities and avoids crossing his fingers hoping for a score. Watch closely...much of our scoring (very little at this point) comes from free play, not some BS play he designed.
If you need more proof just watch our EMO.

[johnnyonthegunpowder]

i would look at Steele - if anybody understands how offense is supposed to work it is that kid

I like both Dave and Bobby, and I imagine they are under incredible stress, but having Steele on that sideline would be huuuuuuuuuge.

[Mightyjoe]

i would look at Steele - if anybody understands how offense is supposed to work it is that kid

I like both Dave and Bobby, and I imagine they are under incredible stress, but having Steele on that sideline would be huuuuuuuuuge.

Steele...sure, Bobby no