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The few times I met Subbaswamy when I worked at UMass, he came off as very much a legit dude who would deliver on things he said he would do. Not that Cal isn't biased to praise him too but I think Suby means what he says.
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Talked with a few guys connected into the program who didnt really know what to expect with MM.. they both said after spending time with him and learning about him they have come away impressed. They both think it will take some time but they can see him putting a good team out there that's fun to watch. They also said that most of they guys that left didn't fit in and had to go.
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watching that video of him at the Hall of Fame, I came away impressed with the way he interacted with the kids. This is going to turn out well for the hoops program over the next 3-4 years.
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I've been very impressed with MM approach so far. My impression of the previous regime is that they were nice people that ran a feel good operation but lacked discipline. I read the bio's and articles about every player we've signed and you see the constant themes of hard work, leadership, character, gym rats. It's obvious MM is building a team in his own image and players that don't want that type of accountability naturally will migrate away. To each their own, everyone needs to live their life the way they want to. I'm just glad we have a coach that is attracting the type of kids who's idea of a fun spring break is shooting 200 jumpers every day in the gym and then lifting weights vs. sipping Mai Tai's in Miami. That's how to create a culture that builds upon itself with each player motivating the others to greater heights. It's impressions from afar, but that's what I've seen consistently so far and I like it. That's a program to be proud of.TheInsider wrote:Talked with a few guys connected into the program who didnt really know what to expect with MM.. they both said after spending time with him and learning about him they have come away impressed. They both think it will take some time but they can see him putting a good team out there that's fun to watch. They also said that most of they guys that left didn't fit in and had to go.
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...or going to Miami on spring break...
...or going to Miami on spring break...
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I'm not sure where to post this, so I'll put it here. I'll preface this by first saying that we have not seen any results yet and that is the ultimate measuring stick. My comment is that the latest group of head coaching hires, MBB, Hockey and WBB looks like a huge turnaround to me. They are all reasonably young and this is the most optimistic I have felt about all 3 programs in quite a while. As I said above, we'll need to see results, but I'm encouraged by what I have seen so far.
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I think Whip will get it done too. Football is a tough thing to turn around immediately, but I like what direction that's headed as well. But good point 69
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I didn't include FB because Whip is a special situation, different from the other 3 hires. I do agree that things are looking better, but it's a tougher climb.Floyd wrote:I think Whip will get it done too. Football is a tough thing to turn around immediately, but I like what direction that's headed as well. But good point 69
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One would hope, though, that Whip will be a mentor to the new guys, even if it's just through his presence and his actions.69MG wrote:I didn't include FB because Whip is a special situation, different from the other 3 hires. I do agree that things are looking better, but it's a tougher climb.Floyd wrote:I think Whip will get it done too. Football is a tough thing to turn around immediately, but I like what direction that's headed as well. But good point 69
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I was thinking the same thing this morning. I was watching the early edition of Sportscenter (7am) and the ended that telecast with Buccigross mentioning the Umass Hockey team having two of their incoming players drafted by the NHL @ #18 and #44 (I think) - the other guy on the telecast (whose name I just cannot remember) follows Umass Hockey - leading to that commentary.
Arguably all of these programs only have one real direction they can go, but they all seem like they are on the precipice of actually moving in that direction and all together at the same time. I think some good times are ahead for the entire athletic department.
Arguably all of these programs only have one real direction they can go, but they all seem like they are on the precipice of actually moving in that direction and all together at the same time. I think some good times are ahead for the entire athletic department.
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eldonabe wrote:I was thinking the same thing this morning. I was watching the early edition of Sportscenter (7am) and the ended that telecast with Buccigross mentioning the Umass Hockey team having two of their incoming players drafted by the NHL @ #18 and #44 (I think) - the other guy on the telecast (whose name I just cannot remember) follows Umass Hockey - leading to that commentary.
Arguably all of these programs only have one real direction they can go, but they all seem like they are on the precipice of actually moving in that direction and all together at the same time. I think some good times are ahead for the entire athletic department.
FWIW. The other guy (Kevin Connors) on ESPN is a college teammate of AD Bamford’s at Ithaca. Kevin Connors graduated from Ithaca in 97 Bamford in 00.