Fire Monasch!

It's a couple years old- but if you read it, it's eerily predictive of the situation today.
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I know I saw the date but I'm sure now they are saying the same thing. Yes they predicted it perfectly. But he was the right hire at the time. I don't think anyone can really question that. The options after him were pretty bare. As long as SJU doesnt let the act go on for too long and hires the logical replacement then he served the same purpose that Norm did. Norm stabilized things. Lavin brought SJU back into the conversation. Since Monasch isn't getting fired I'd like to see if people in this thread feel that 4 yrs later is hiring Lavin was still the right move at the time.
 
It's a couple years old- but if you read it, it's eerily predictive of the situation today.
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I know I saw the date but I'm sure now they are saying the same thing. Yes they predicted it perfectly. But he was the right hire at the time. I don't think anyone can really question that. The options after him were pretty bare. As long as SJU doesnt let the act go on for too long and hires the logical replacement then he served the same purpose that Norm did. Norm stabilized things. Lavin brought SJU back into the conversation. Since Monasch isn't getting fired I'd like to see if people in this thread feel that 4 yrs later is hiring Lavin was still the right move at the time.
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I'm with you- Lavin initially brought a level of excitement to the program that was long dead. He's fast becoming a dangerous liability though. I guess the bigger question in my mind is why SJU has such a tough time attracting coaching talent in the first place.
 
It's a couple years old- but if you read it, it's eerily predictive of the situation today.
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I know I saw the date but I'm sure now they are saying the same thing. Yes they predicted it perfectly. But he was the right hire at the time. I don't think anyone can really question that. The options after him were pretty bare. As long as SJU doesnt let the act go on for too long and hires the logical replacement then he served the same purpose that Norm did. Norm stabilized things. Lavin brought SJU back into the conversation. Since Monasch isn't getting fired I'd like to see if people in this thread feel that 4 yrs later is hiring Lavin was still the right move at the time.
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I supported the hire at the time. Like many things in life, it turned out badly. I knew we were getting a good recruiter & mediocre game coach. That said, I never realized what a disingenuous character he is. He insults the intelligence of smart people with his excuse laden, nonsensical commentary time after time. I am still waiting for him to take personal responsibility for this debacle and express some intent to try and fix it. (Even if incapable)

All in all, I did support his hire, hoping he would have a competent strategist at his side who he would listen to. That has not proven true. However, his fraudulent, egocentric & self preserving nature is to me the essence of someone incapable of leadership.
 
Btw, that big ego will benefit us. No way he sticks around. Excuses for end of season departure being prepared as we speak. I don't think he has the character to suck it up, work hard and earn his $. No way he doesn't lose some kids also. Keady in post game conversation when pressed about Jordan not playing in second half by Brandon T, inferred maybe Lavin was not happy with Jordan's ball handling & defense in first half. Phill gets a fifty foot leash, but Jordan's is an inch. Why would he stick around. To many lessons learned BS on the Titanic for me. Ok, I feel better! Lol
 
I think Masiello is the guy if they were to replace him.

I do not want a paul hewitt or any other retread who didn't make it in the bix six conference.

These guys seem to only do recruiting trips at luxorious sites, Chiles and Lavin should be at a HS game each night that they do not have a game.
 
It's a couple years old- but if you read it, it's eerily predictive of the situation today.
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I know I saw the date but I'm sure now they are saying the same thing. Yes they predicted it perfectly. But he was the right hire at the time. I don't think anyone can really question that. The options after him were pretty bare. As long as SJU doesnt let the act go on for too long and hires the logical replacement then he served the same purpose that Norm did. Norm stabilized things. Lavin brought SJU back into the conversation. Since Monasch isn't getting fired I'd like to see if people in this thread feel that 4 yrs later is hiring Lavin was still the right move at the time.
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Def the right hire at the time.
 
It's a couple years old- but if you read it, it's eerily predictive of the situation today.
Click to expand...

I know I saw the date but I'm sure now they are saying the same thing. Yes they predicted it perfectly. But he was the right hire at the time. I don't think anyone can really question that. The options after him were pretty bare. As long as SJU doesnt let the act go on for too long and hires the logical replacement then he served the same purpose that Norm did. Norm stabilized things. Lavin brought SJU back into the conversation. Since Monasch isn't getting fired I'd like to see if people in this thread feel that 4 yrs later is hiring Lavin was still the right move at the time.
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Def the right hire at the time.
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Agree. At the time we were enthralled, capitivated, hung on his every word & tweet. We wanted to be seen with him and talked about his magical ways non-stop. He would lead us back to the Top 25, the NCAA's. Even Mom & Dad agreed he was "Mr. Right". It was a whirlwind bro-mance. He would take us dancing!!! We made funny signs! The glasses, the shoes, the restaurants – it was all positively dreamy!

Now we realize those West Coast Bruins were right: he is no better than the rest of them. Over-promising and under-delivering, leaving dirty gym clothes everywhere, staying out late, coming home smelling like... well smelling nothing like victory, that is for sure.

We are young and still have our good looks. There are other fish in the ocean. Sniff, sniff, dab, wipe (for effect).

Sorry Coach, but it is time to consider an annulment.
 
It's a couple years old- but if you read it, it's eerily predictive of the situation today.
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I know I saw the date but I'm sure now they are saying the same thing. Yes they predicted it perfectly. But he was the right hire at the time. I don't think anyone can really question that. The options after him were pretty bare. As long as SJU doesnt let the act go on for too long and hires the logical replacement then he served the same purpose that Norm did. Norm stabilized things. Lavin brought SJU back into the conversation. Since Monasch isn't getting fired I'd like to see if people in this thread feel that 4 yrs later is hiring Lavin was still the right move at the time.
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Great post. There is no question he was the right hire at the time. Frankly there are not many coaches out there that could have turned the "buzz" around our program around as quickly as he did, namely by attracting high-level recruits as quickly as he did and attracting a stratigist like Dunlap which had huge impact on that magical winning season at the Garden. He's a master with the media as well. It's everything we needed for such a non-descript and unnotable program at the time.

I had no idea he was this bad of an in-game coach. Some of the stuff I've seen this year in particular (now that he has a full arsenal) is some of the craziest stuff I have ever seen from a coach. Simply illogical. I'm not done yet, because I want stability and I want him to be the guy, but the last few weeks have been alarming.

But as you alluded to, even if it doesn't work out, as long as SJU doesn't let it go on too long, we shouldn't forget what Lavin has done for this program. He inherited a mess with the exception of an experienced team of great kids (who he and Dunlap did more with than the prior regime ever would have), having to replace an entire roster in less than 18 months on the job. If he were to hypothetically leave after this season, for example, and assuming everyone stayed, the next coach would be inheriting a pretty incredible situation.
 
I think Masiello is the guy if they were to replace him.

I do not want a paul hewitt or any other retread who didn't make it in the bix six conference.

These guys seem to only do recruiting trips at luxorious sites, Chiles and Lavin should be at a HS game each night that they do not have a game.
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I think we should be careful about overrating Masiello. Admittedly, i know little about him, but as i look at his body of work, i am afraid he is starting to get over-hyped.
 
The real reason for the current mess is that our AD does not know how to spot talent. SJU has a "Athletic Director" who knows nothing about athletics!

Why isnt Archie Miller or some other promising guy coaching here?
Monasch is a bum and is not qualified for his position
 
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