Skills for Life

[L J S A]

Did that Georgetown opening ever get filled?

 

[redmannorth]

IMO losing Slice is not that big a deal. When he took off his Ky sweatshirt he lost most of his recruiting expertise.

In my opinion, he did fine at Pitt, is well respected & has good connections. It is shame to lose him, but life will go on when he departs.

Wow, I am shocked that they couldn't get on the same page. Also hard to believe Slice is going to get paid as well as he is now. Unless Kentucky takes him back?

Slice doesn't need to get paid, he has a guaranteed contract. Let's see who fills the position but Slice had a very good track record in the NY NJ area which went with his good reputation built up over years of successfull recruiting.

 

[austour]

You think he's getting fired, not leaving by "his own decision"? STJ would have to be dismissing him to owe him the balance of his contract.

 

[paultzman]

You think he's getting fired, not leaving by "his own decision"? STJ would have to be dismissing him to owe him the balance of his contract.

I sense his boss wants him out. (Just my opinion) Just a guess, but the old forced resignation approach may occur.. Nice he has that guarantee. As others have noted, it won't be easy for SJU to absorb the buyout expense, considering the fiscal challenges the University is experiencing. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

 

[mjmaherjr]

You think he's getting fired, not leaving by "his own decision"? STJ would have to be dismissing him to owe him the balance of his contract.

I sense his boss wants him out. (Just my opinion) Just a guess, but the old forced resignation approach may occur.. Nice he has that guarantee. As others have noted, it won't be easy for SJU to absorb the buyout expense, considering the fiscal challenges the University is experiencing. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Amazing when you think of it since they were childhood friends

 

[austour]

You think he's getting fired, not leaving by "his own decision"? STJ would have to be dismissing him to owe him the balance of his contract.

As others have noted, it won't be easy for SJU to absorb the buyout expense, considering the fiscal challenges the University is experiencing. It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

That's what I was thinking but I guess a negotiated settlement could work. If they don't negotiate down the buyout and have to pay what's the budget gonna be for his replacement? Guess that's another reason why they'd promote from within rather go after an experienced Associate HC with some D1 coaching success that this bench desperately needs.

 

[Happy]

IMO losing Slice is not that big a deal. When he took off his Ky sweatshirt he lost most of his recruiting expertise.

In my opinion, he did fine at Pitt, is well respected & has good connections. It is shame to lose him, but life will go on when he departs.

Wow, I am shocked that they couldn't get on the same page. Also hard to believe Slice is going to get paid as well as he is now. Unless Kentucky takes him back?

Slice doesn't need to get paid, he has a guaranteed contract. Let's see who fills the position but Slice had a very good track record in the NY NJ area which went with his good reputation built up over years of successfull recruiting.

The other Hall of farmer is getting bumped up once this goes down.

 

[monte]

Incidentally today is Slice's bday.

 

[Class of 72]

Slice brought in a nice recruit for us. Sorry to see him go.

Are you referring to Durand Johnson? I would have missed him more had he signed Mustapha Herron or actually had influence over the Rawle Alkins decision. ............but he did not. Not sure what to think but it does not look good to lose an assistant supposedly close to you. I know I will be in the minority here but this would be a great opportunity for a Mike Rice redemption.

 

[mjmaherjr]

Incidentally today is Slice's bday.

his birthday wish when he blew out the candles was a buyout

 

[redmannorth]

IMO losing Slice is not that big a deal. When he took off his Ky sweatshirt he lost most of his recruiting expertise.

In my opinion, he did fine at Pitt, is well respected & has good connections. It is shame to lose him, but life will go on when he departs.

Wow, I am shocked that they couldn't get on the same page. Also hard to believe Slice is going to get paid as well as he is now. Unless Kentucky takes him back?

Slice doesn't need to get paid, he has a guaranteed contract. Let's see who fills the position but Slice had a very good track record in the NY NJ area which went with his good reputation built up over years of successfull recruiting.

The other Hall of farmer is getting bumped up once this goes down.

That is what I figured / assumed would happen.
Thank you for confirming same.
Coach Richmond has a fantastic personal track record. I assume that can be parlayed into a successful coach.
I truly believe recruiting is 75% or greater of the battle with the remaining 25 % allocated between 20% off season and in season workouts and coaching and 5% in game coaching.
Coach Richmond could excel at this task.
He certainly carries credibility walking into a recruits home and like Coach Mullin gave 110% to get the most out of his skills.
Could end up working out very well for us.

 

[paultzman]

IMO losing Slice is not that big a deal. When he took off his Ky sweatshirt he lost most of his recruiting expertise.

In my opinion, he did fine at Pitt, is well respected & has good connections. It is shame to lose him, but life will go on when he departs.

Wow, I am shocked that they couldn't get on the same page. Also hard to believe Slice is going to get paid as well as he is now. Unless Kentucky takes him back?

Slice doesn't need to get paid, he has a guaranteed contract. Let's see who fills the position but Slice had a very good track record in the NY NJ area which went with his good reputation built up over years of successfull recruiting.

The other Hall of farmer is getting bumped up once this goes down.

That is what I figured / assumed would happen.
Thank you for confirming same.
Coach Richmond has a fantastic personal track record. I assume that can be parlayed into a successful coach.
I truly believe recruiting is 75% or greater of the battle with the remaining 25 % allocated between 20% off season and in season workouts and coaching and 5% in game coaching.
Coach Richmond could excel at this task.
He certainly carries credibility walking into a recruits home and like Coach Mullin gave 110% to get the most out of his skills.
Could end up working out very well for us.

If Richmond is bumped up & $$ is a big issue, I would not be surprised if they don't fill the Special Assistant slot now held by Mitch.

 

[Class of 72]

IMO losing Slice is not that big a deal. When he took off his Ky sweatshirt he lost most of his recruiting expertise.

In my opinion, he did fine at Pitt, is well respected & has good connections. It is shame to lose him, but life will go on when he departs.

Wow, I am shocked that they couldn't get on the same page. Also hard to believe Slice is going to get paid as well as he is now. Unless Kentucky takes him back?

Slice doesn't need to get paid, he has a guaranteed contract. Let's see who fills the position but Slice had a very good track record in the NY NJ area which went with his good reputation built up over years of successfull recruiting.

The other Hall of farmer is getting bumped up once this goes down.

That is what I figured / assumed would happen.
Thank you for confirming same.
Coach Richmond has a fantastic personal track record. I assume that can be parlayed into a successful coach.
I truly believe recruiting is 75% or greater of the battle with the remaining 25 % allocated between 20% off season and in season workouts and coaching and 5% in game coaching.
Coach Richmond could excel at this task.
He certainly carries credibility walking into a recruits home and like Coach Mullin gave 110% to get the most out of his skills.
Could end up working out very well for us.

If Richmond is bumped up & $$ is a big issue, I would not be surprised if they don't fill the Special Assistant slot now held by Mitch.

Everything is negotiable, even in iron clad contracts. If we do hire a special assistant if MR is promoted, my money is on a former coach who can teach defense because last year we played a little defense with the emphasis on "little".

 

[mjmaherjr]

IMO losing Slice is not that big a deal. When he took off his Ky sweatshirt he lost most of his recruiting expertise.

In my opinion, he did fine at Pitt, is well respected & has good connections. It is shame to lose him, but life will go on when he departs.

Wow, I am shocked that they couldn't get on the same page. Also hard to believe Slice is going to get paid as well as he is now. Unless Kentucky takes him back?

Slice doesn't need to get paid, he has a guaranteed contract. Let's see who fills the position but Slice had a very good track record in the NY NJ area which went with his good reputation built up over years of successfull recruiting.

The other Hall of farmer is getting bumped up once this goes down.

That is what I figured / assumed would happen.
Thank you for confirming same.
Coach Richmond has a fantastic personal track record. I assume that can be parlayed into a successful coach.
I truly believe recruiting is 75% or greater of the battle with the remaining 25 % allocated between 20% off season and in season workouts and coaching and 5% in game coaching.
Coach Richmond could excel at this task.
He certainly carries credibility walking into a recruits home and like Coach Mullin gave 110% to get the most out of his skills.
Could end up working out very well for us.

If Richmond is bumped up & $$ is a big issue, I would not be surprised if they don't fill the Special Assistant slot now held by Mitch.

Everything is negotiable, even in iron clad contracts. If we do hire a special assistant if MR is promoted, my money is on a former coach who can teach defense because last year we played a little defense with the emphasis on "little".

Our defense was more porous than the french in ww2

 

[salty dog]

What does Slice leaving have to do with Skills for Life. Is their a metaphor there.?

 

[we are sju]

IMO losing Slice is not that big a deal. When he took off his Ky sweatshirt he lost most of his recruiting expertise.

In my opinion, he did fine at Pitt, is well respected & has good connections. It is shame to lose him, but life will go on when he departs.

Wow, I am shocked that they couldn't get on the same page. Also hard to believe Slice is going to get paid as well as he is now. Unless Kentucky takes him back?

Slice doesn't need to get paid, he has a guaranteed contract. Let's see who fills the position but Slice had a very good track record in the NY NJ area which went with his good reputation built up over years of successfull recruiting.

The other Hall of farmer is getting bumped up once this goes down.

That is what I figured / assumed would happen.
Thank you for confirming same.
Coach Richmond has a fantastic personal track record. I assume that can be parlayed into a successful coach.
I truly believe recruiting is 75% or greater of the battle with the remaining 25 % allocated between 20% off season and in season workouts and coaching and 5% in game coaching.
Coach Richmond could excel at this task.
He certainly carries credibility walking into a recruits home and like Coach Mullin gave 110% to get the most out of his skills.
Could end up working out very well for us.

If Richmond is bumped up & $$ is a big issue, I would not be surprised if they don't fill the Special Assistant slot now held by Mitch.

Everything is negotiable, even in iron clad contracts. If we do hire a special assistant if MR is promoted, my money is on a former coach who can teach defense because last year we played a little defense with the emphasis on "little".

I nominate Katie Morgan. She has or had not sure if they are repeats a show on HBO where she stands there naked with just high heels. The catch is on the episode I saw, she was wearing glasses and writing something on a chalkboard. That immediately makes her qualified to be an assistant under Mullin. Have her draw up plays naked and no one will ever complain that Mullin does not know how to use the dryboard.

 

[Knight]

Did I miss an announcement that Slice was leaving?
Or is this just speculation?

 

[ras]

Did I miss an announcement that Slice was leaving?
Or is this just speculation?

Too many people in the know are saying this for it to be speculation.IMO

 

[JohnnyFan]

IMO losing Slice is not that big a deal. When he took off his Ky sweatshirt he lost most of his recruiting expertise.

In my opinion, he did fine at Pitt, is well respected & has good connections. It is shame to lose him, but life will go on when he departs.

Wow, I am shocked that they couldn't get on the same page. Also hard to believe Slice is going to get paid as well as he is now. Unless Kentucky takes him back?

Slice doesn't need to get paid, he has a guaranteed contract. Let's see who fills the position but Slice had a very good track record in the NY NJ area which went with his good reputation built up over years of successfull recruiting.

The other Hall of farmer is getting bumped up once this goes down.

That's unfortunate. I would like to see a tactical coach with D-I college experience replace Slice. No knock against Mitch, just think that it was the staff needs most.

 

[Class of 72]

Did I miss an announcement that Slice was leaving?
Or is this just speculation?

Rumor has it he is not happy. Has not been approachable on campus for quite a while. Not sure what he is unhappy about what with a fat contract and a very beautiful young wife but his unhappiness is visible when he has made appearances. Does this look happy to a future recruit?

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