Coaching Carousel 2022-2023

[@inthe8m]

Both OC & DC open at Notre Dame…..

Do you get the sense that the seat in South Bend is warm for Halfpenny?

I don't see women's head coaching jobs being on the hot seat unless they've actually down something wrong. On men's side, rabid alums drive a lot of the changes. Women just don't seem to do that. As has been discussed previously.

Do I think she is aware something needs to change, yes. She isn't going anywhere and surrounding herself with fresh ideas may help her and the team be better.

I am not so sure about that. As far as I know, the only thing Venechanos did wrong at OSU was lose to Michigan consistently and she was fired.

[tothedraw]

Both OC & DC open at Notre Dame…..

Do you get the sense that the seat in South Bend is warm for Halfpenny?

I don't see women's head coaching jobs being on the hot seat unless they've actually down something wrong. On men's side, rabid alums drive a lot of the changes. Women just don't seem to do that. As has been discussed previously.

Do I think she is aware something needs to change, yes. She isn't going anywhere and surrounding herself with fresh ideas may help her and the team be better.

I am not so sure about that. As far as I know, the only thing Venechanos did wrong at OSU was lose to Michigan consistently and she was fired.

Halfpenny herself may very well be on the hot seat. I have no personal knowledge. When is her contract up ?

Just in general women's coaches aren't removed for lack of success. I think we can all agree the performance of ND with her at the helm has not met expectations.

[@inthe8m]

Both OC & DC open at Notre Dame…..

Do you get the sense that the seat in South Bend is warm for Halfpenny?

I don't see women's head coaching jobs being on the hot seat unless they've actually down something wrong. On men's side, rabid alums drive a lot of the changes. Women just don't seem to do that. As has been discussed previously.

Do I think she is aware something needs to change, yes. She isn't going anywhere and surrounding herself with fresh ideas may help her and the team be better.

I am not so sure about that. As far as I know, the only thing Venechanos did wrong at OSU was lose to Michigan consistently and she was fired.

Halfpenny herself may very well be on the hot seat. I have no personal knowledge. When is her contract up ?

Just in general women's coaches aren't removed for lack of success. I think we can all agree the performance of ND with her at the helm has not met expectations.

I think that use to be the case even 5+ years ago. But, I do not think that is the case any longer - especially with Top 30 type schools.

[Dasher]

Hearing rumblings of moves/departures/firings occurring (timing is now) that haven’t been announced yet. I expect an onslaught of news over the next week or so.

[hofstrapride1]

Hearing rumblings of moves/departures/firings occurring (timing is now) that haven’t been announced yet. I expect an onslaught of news over the next week or so.

in power 5 programs?

[LaxPundit07]

Hearing rumblings of moves/departures/firings occurring (timing is now) that haven’t been announced yet. I expect an onslaught of news over the next week or so.

in power 5 programs?

I have also heard, from a source, that things could be happening at an undetermined time and place involving people.

I have already revealed too much. I will stop there.

[Dasher]

LOL. Fair shot at me. Just don't want to let rumors see any daylight, but there are some whoppers out there so hopefully, some real news quiets them.

[LaxPundit07]

I was just giving you a hard time! Thanks for taking it like a champ. And for the record, I have heard about some whoppers too.

As an aside, I think we can start to expect more whoppers over the next 3-5-7 years. I have talked to a handful of coaches (of varying ages and backgrounds) who have left the sport in recent years and they all sang the same song. The athletes are changing and coaches are having to manage more off the field because of it. Given the lack of bandwidth (small staffs, pay, recruiting, etc.) the juice was no longer justifying the squeeze. This isn't a backhanded shot at the athletes. They are just saying that the 18-22 year old athlete today is significantly different than the 18-22 year old athlete from 12-15-20 years ago.

[Dr. Tact]

I was just giving you a hard time! Thanks for taking it like a champ. And for the record, I have heard about some whoppers too.

As an aside, I think we can start to expect more whoppers over the next 3-5-7 years. I have talked to a handful of coaches (of varying ages and backgrounds) who have left the sport in recent years and they all sang the same song. The athletes are changing and coaches are having to manage more off the field because of it. Given the lack of bandwidth (small staffs, pay, recruiting, etc.) the juice was no longer justifying the squeeze. This isn't a backhanded shot at the athletes. They are just saying that the 18-22 year old athlete today is significantly different than the 18-22 year old athlete from 12-15-20 years ago.

Interesting comments from the unnamed coaches.

[@inthe8m]

I was just giving you a hard time! Thanks for taking it like a champ. And for the record, I have heard about some whoppers too.

As an aside, I think we can start to expect more whoppers over the next 3-5-7 years. I have talked to a handful of coaches (of varying ages and backgrounds) who have left the sport in recent years and they all sang the same song. The athletes are changing and coaches are having to manage more off the field because of it. Given the lack of bandwidth (small staffs, pay, recruiting, etc.) the juice was no longer justifying the squeeze. This isn't a backhanded shot at the athletes. They are just saying that the 18-22 year old athlete today is significantly different than the 18-22 year old athlete from 12-15-20 years ago.

Interesting comments from the unnamed coaches.

Yes. Lots of things are different from 12-15-20 years ago. Coaches evolve/adapt over time or they GTFO of the game. All props to the coaches who recognize this and move on.

[wlaxphan20]

I was just giving you a hard time! Thanks for taking it like a champ. And for the record, I have heard about some whoppers too.

As an aside, I think we can start to expect more whoppers over the next 3-5-7 years. I have talked to a handful of coaches (of varying ages and backgrounds) who have left the sport in recent years and they all sang the same song. The athletes are changing and coaches are having to manage more off the field because of it. Given the lack of bandwidth (small staffs, pay, recruiting, etc.) the juice was no longer justifying the squeeze. This isn't a backhanded shot at the athletes. They are just saying that the 18-22 year old athlete today is significantly different than the 18-22 year old athlete from 12-15-20 years ago.

Interesting comments from the unnamed coaches.

Yes. Lots of things are different from 12-15-20 years ago. Coaches evolve/adapt over time or they GTFO of the game. All props to the coaches who recognize this and move on.

College athletics itself has also changed. This is not the only sport we are seeing this in I think.

[@inthe8m]

I was just giving you a hard time! Thanks for taking it like a champ. And for the record, I have heard about some whoppers too.

As an aside, I think we can start to expect more whoppers over the next 3-5-7 years. I have talked to a handful of coaches (of varying ages and backgrounds) who have left the sport in recent years and they all sang the same song. The athletes are changing and coaches are having to manage more off the field because of it. Given the lack of bandwidth (small staffs, pay, recruiting, etc.) the juice was no longer justifying the squeeze. This isn't a backhanded shot at the athletes. They are just saying that the 18-22 year old athlete today is significantly different than the 18-22 year old athlete from 12-15-20 years ago.

Interesting comments from the unnamed coaches.

Yes. Lots of things are different from 12-15-20 years ago. Coaches evolve/adapt over time or they GTFO of the game. All props to the coaches who recognize this and move on.

College athletics itself has also changed. This is not the only sport we are seeing this in I think.

Correct, this applies across all sports at all levels.

[Dasher]

Long time associate HC Jana Drummond named Umass Head Coach. Congrats!

[LaxPundit07]

I was just giving you a hard time! Thanks for taking it like a champ. And for the record, I have heard about some whoppers too.

As an aside, I think we can start to expect more whoppers over the next 3-5-7 years. I have talked to a handful of coaches (of varying ages and backgrounds) who have left the sport in recent years and they all sang the same song. The athletes are changing and coaches are having to manage more off the field because of it. Given the lack of bandwidth (small staffs, pay, recruiting, etc.) the juice was no longer justifying the squeeze. This isn't a backhanded shot at the athletes. They are just saying that the 18-22 year old athlete today is significantly different than the 18-22 year old athlete from 12-15-20 years ago.

Interesting comments from the unnamed coaches.

Yes. Lots of things are different from 12-15-20 years ago. Coaches evolve/adapt over time or they GTFO of the game. All props to the coaches who recognize this and move on.

College athletics itself has also changed. This is not the only sport we are seeing this in I think.

Correct, this applies across all sports at all levels.

Correct; this is not the only sport that is being impacted. Which is why I said the "18-22 year old athlete". I think coaches across all college sports are seeing this change. The coaches I have spoken with are as young as 30 and as old as their late 50s. And were most recently coaching in all three divisions.

[Seacoaster(1)]

Hearing rumblings of moves/departures/firings occurring (timing is now) that haven’t been announced yet. I expect an onslaught of news over the next week or so.

in power 5 programs?

I have also heard, from a source, that things could be happening at an undetermined time and place involving people.

I have already revealed too much. I will stop there.

Whoa. People? Seriously?

[Dr. Tact]

Hearing rumblings of moves/departures/firings occurring (timing is now) that haven’t been announced yet. I expect an onslaught of news over the next week or so.

in power 5 programs?

I have also heard, from a source, that things could be happening at an undetermined time and place involving people.

I have already revealed too much. I will stop there.

Whoa. People? Seriously?

Ive gotta a second cousin once removed who told me some secrets about a certain coach at a top 121 lax team being let go....Something like that?

[all of the above were written/typed using Sarcastica Font TM]

[wlaxphan20]

Any word yet on if Hopkins has a short list of candidates?

[Dr. Tact]

Any word yet on if Hopkins has a short list of candidates?

Tara?

[wlaxphan20]

Any word yet on if Hopkins has a short list of candidates?

Tara?

I’d imagine

[suffolk]

My understanding is that Tara has been told that she is not a candidate.