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tothedraw wrote: ↑Tue May 31, 2022 10:21 am

UO22 wrote: ↑Tue May 31, 2022 7:32 am

ThreeSeconds wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 7:19 pm 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.

@inthe8m wrote: ↑Tue May 31, 2022 10:50 am

tothedraw wrote: ↑Tue May 31, 2022 10:21 am

UO22 wrote: ↑Tue May 31, 2022 7:32 am

ThreeSeconds wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 7:19 pm 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 wrote: ↑Tue May 31, 2022 11:37 am

@inthe8m wrote: ↑Tue May 31, 2022 10:50 am

tothedraw wrote: ↑Tue May 31, 2022 10:21 am

UO22 wrote: ↑Tue May 31, 2022 7:32 am

ThreeSeconds wrote: ↑Mon May 30, 2022 7:19 pm 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.

Dasher wrote: ↑Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:31 am 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 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 9:38 am

Dasher wrote: ↑Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:31 am 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 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:40 am 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 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:53 am

LaxPundit07 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:40 am 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 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:04 pm

Dr. Tact wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:53 am

LaxPundit07 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:40 am 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 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:05 pm

@inthe8m wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:04 pm

Dr. Tact wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:53 am

LaxPundit07 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:40 am 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 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:17 pm

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:05 pm

@inthe8m wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 12:04 pm

Dr. Tact wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:53 am

LaxPundit07 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 11:40 am 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.

LaxPundit07 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 10:15 am

hofstrapride1 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 9:38 am

Dasher wrote: ↑Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:31 am 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.

Seacoaster(1) wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 5:51 pm

LaxPundit07 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 10:15 am

hofstrapride1 wrote: ↑Fri Jun 03, 2022 9:38 am

Dasher wrote: ↑Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:31 am 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?

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 04, 2022 11:45 am Any word yet on if Hopkins has a short list of candidates?

Dr. Tact wrote: ↑Sat Jun 04, 2022 12:47 pm

wlaxphan20 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 04, 2022 11:45 am Any word yet on if Hopkins has a short list of candidates?

Tara?