Coaching Carousel

[justinhub2003]

What if the investigation comes back clear except for a couple minor things? Should we still fire the guy? Curious where people stand

I mean... yes. Only because the damage is done and it’s clear that the BOT & AD don’t really like the guy.

Best for both sides to move on

 

[justinhub2003]

I would say no, and I don’t think there is anything major here. Seems more and more to me like a witch hunt, the AD just keeps looking worse as the days go by IMO. I’m not exactly a Brannen fan, not convinced either way he is the right option. But it’s clearly been a difficult couple years to take over a program. I truly don’t believe we would have lost more than 2 transfers if it wasn’t for it being so easy this year. I think we lost 3 players because of their over sensitivity, and the rest because hey, why not, coupled with some other smaller things. It is what it is at this point and not a whole lot we can do about it.

I also don’t really see many other GREAT candidates out there that I think are just going to automatically come and be better than CJB. I don’t think we are losing much keeping him around two more seasons, but we will see what happens I suppose

I don’t think it’s a witch hunt. I think we let the AD play this thing out as you have no idea nor do I what’s been accused.



I just want a resolution one way or the other. I think John is in over his head regardless. So I’d rather just move on and start fresh.

 

[cincyguy13]

I mean... yes. Only because the damage is done and it’s clear that the BOT & AD don’t really like the guy.

Best for both sides to move on

At this point i think we have to move on but everyday that passes, I think it’s less likely that brannen actually did anything. Except suck at his job.

If I truly didn’t do anything that’s fire able, I would be mad if my name is as getting dragged through the mud.

 

[cincyguy13]

I mean... yes. Only because the damage is done and it’s clear that the BOT & AD don’t really like the guy.

Best for both sides to move on

Chad also said no one really likes the AD either. So it doesn’t sound there is any right answers here.

 

[cincrulz11]

Chad also said no one really likes the AD either. So it doesn’t sound there is any right answers here.

Fire the AD. Fickell probably isn't going to be too happy if the AD spends 5 mil to can the bb coach. Fickell probably wants all the athletic department money.

 

[cincyguy13]

Fire the AD. Fickell probably isn't going to be too happy if the AD spends 5 mil to can the bb coach. Fickell probably wants all the athletic department money.

Fickell should be the ADs number one priority. I like basketball more but football is more important in the college landscape at the momentX you have to think he’s watching this mess play out.

 

[cincyguy13]

It does seem like the players might know something. You see a cryptic tweet every couple days and it is a bit strange you don’t here about the guys that are transferring visiting schools. Maybe I’m looking too much into it

 

[cincrulz11]

Each day that passes I want them to keep Brannen more. I'm not a fan of railroading a guy. Given all the people in the portal I'd give him the year to find talent. If you can blame the portal for losing your freshman class, then you gotta be able to pull some guys out of it on your own.


If all his guys leave again, then you cut him loose. I'm taking the chance on a guy that has proven he can develop talent in a big way. Not a lot of coaches have that. A decent amount can mold guys into their system, but I'm talking about making them much better individual players (Scott, Tate, Davenport).

 

[Queens_NYC]

My preferred coach will be whichever one gives us the best chance to win NEXT year. I'm not necessarily on board with taking another Horizon League coach and hoping that by year 3, we're in a better position to win than by Brannen's year 3.

I'm willing to give Brannen another chance if he can admit his mistakes/failures from the past and commit to positive change in the future.

 

[cincrulz11]

My preferred coach will be whichever one gives us the best chance to win NEXT year. I'm not necessarily on board with taking another Horizon League coach and hoping that by year 3, we're in a better position to win than by Brannen's year 3.

I think that's where I'm coming down too. Do I think the Archie's, Erik Martin's, Savino's are better coaches? I do not. So are we making a change just to make a change?


I mean I'd trade John for Casey Alexander, or clearly Moser (don't think he'd come here). The rest of the names just don't do it for me. Scotty Nagy was below John for their time in the Horizon.


Give me a list of guys that have clearly better resumes that are going to sign with us (and remember we'll be cash strapped).

 

[Lefty]

Each day that passes I want them to keep Brannen more. I'm not a fan of railroading a guy. Given all the people in the portal I'd give him the year to find talent. If you can blame the portal for losing your freshman class, then you gotta be able to pull some guys out of it on your own.


If all his guys leave again, then you cut him loose. I'm taking the chance on a guy that has proven he can develop talent in a big way. Not a lot of coaches have that. A decent amount can mold guys into their system, but I'm talking about making them much better individual players (Scott, Tate, Davenport).

I’m on board with this. In the absence of
improprieties, honor the contract. Given the
crazy conditions, CJB deserves a chance to
right the ship imho.

 

[Jon Rycek]

At this point i think we have to move on but everyday that passes, I think it’s less likely that brannen actually did anything. Except suck at his job.

If I truly didn’t do anything that’s fire able, I would be mad if my name is as getting dragged through the mud.

I’m just not sure I get this whole suck at his job thing. But ok

 

[Lawrugby]

In a shitty conference. And got destroyed against power5 teams

Brannen beat Tennessee last year and coached in the so called Power 5 which is not so relevant in basketball as demonstrated by the final four this year.