Mick Cronin AAC Coach of the Year

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Richly deservesd- Cronin did a fantastic job - the Cats exceeded everyone's expectations. I, for one, am very pleased that Mick is now, and will continue to be coach of the Bearcats.
 
Wonder if people fully understand how big this is for the Program.Mick has closed the gap betweeen himself and longer tenured more famous coaches. His visability will only enhance his efforts to land good players. Give him a plane and a first rate facillity and the Sky is the limit.
 
Other benefits include a very positive reaction from UC fans who have claimed to be fence sitters on whether Mick could do the job. Have visted other sites and the reaction has been 100% positive. Could this be the event that finally unites the fan base and elevates attendence?
 
WAITE HOYT 2 said:
Other benefits include a very positive reaction from UC fans who have claimed to be fence sitters on whether Mick could do the job. Have visted other sites and the reaction has been 100% positive. Could this be the event that finally unites the fan base and elevates attendence?
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The outstanding season we've had will go a lot further in uniting the fan base than a conference coaching award. Mick hit the motherload this year. Championship, all american, coach of the year, over-achieving results, noticable improvement in players, seniors showing love for him, etc. Everything he's earned this season is well deserved. We're not going to always have all-americans, or championships, or coach of the year awards, even in great seasons, but if he can sustain a level of excellence that's consistant with what we have seen this year...or even better....on a long term basis, it won't take long for the fanbase to be totally united behind him if they aren't already.

Next year will be pivotal. On paper, it potentially looks like a significant dropoff. Making the NCAA would make most fans fairly happy when thinking about the roster next season. After next season, the future should really be bright. If he can bridge the gap between this season and 2016 with a decent season next year that leads to another NCAA berth, then he'll keep the momentum moving forward and be ready for blast-off. Anything less (i.e. NIT) might be an issue with many fans and keep the nay-sayers chirping.
 
L-T said:
The outstanding season we've had will go a lot further in uniting the fan base than a conference coaching award. Mick hit the motherload this year. Championship, all american, coach of the year, over-achieving results, noticable improvement in players, seniors showing love for him, etc. Everything he's earned this season is well deserved. We're not going to always have all-americans, or championships, or coach of the year awards, even in great seasons, but if he can sustain a level of excellence that's consistant with what we have seen this year...or even better....on a long term basis, it won't take long for the fanbase to be totally united behind him if they aren't already.

Next year will be pivotal. On paper, it potentially looks like a significant dropoff. Making the NCAA would make most fans fairly happy when thinking about the roster next season. After next season, the future should really be bright. If he can bridge the gap between this season and 2016 with a decent season next year that leads to another NCAA berth, then he'll keep the momentum moving forward and be ready for blast-off. Anything less (i.e. NIT) might be an issue with many fans and keep the nay-sayers chirping.
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On paper, many thought this season would be a bubble type scenario too. I am actually not too concerned about next year. I think Troy and Lawrence and Shaq will step up the scoring role.
 
L-T said:
The outstanding season we've had will go a lot further in uniting the fan base than a conference coaching award. Mick hit the motherload this year. Championship, all american, coach of the year, over-achieving results, noticable improvement in players, seniors showing love for him, etc. Everything he's earned this season is well deserved. We're not going to always have all-americans, or championships, or coach of the year awards, even in great seasons, but if he can sustain a level of excellence that's consistant with what we have seen this year...or even better....on a long term basis, it won't take long for the fanbase to be totally united behind him if they aren't already.

Next year will be pivotal. On paper, it potentially looks like a significant dropoff. Making the NCAA would make most fans fairly happy when thinking about the roster next season. After next season, the future should really be bright. If he can bridge the gap between this season and 2016 with a decent season next year that leads to another NCAA berth, then he'll keep the momentum moving forward and be ready for blast-off. Anything less (i.e. NIT) might be an issue with many fans and keep the nay-sayers chirping.
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L-T a product of the fine season was the Coaching award. Hopefully Creating visability for recruiting is another,generating fan interest another and hopefully creating donors. I'm sure mick will tell you his job is just getting started. Winning the award will help him get to the ultimate prize winnning a National title.

Also its hard to get a Coach of the year award without a outstanding season not only from the HC but the staff and players. We are not done this year as well. lots of opportunity still out there beginning with Conference Championship.
 
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WAITE HOYT 2 said:
L-T a product of the fine season was the Coaching award. Hopefully Creating visability for recruiting is another,generating fan interest another and hopefully creating donors. I'm sure mick will tell you his job is just getting started. Winning the award will help him get to the ultimate prize winnning a National title.

Also its hard to get a Coach of the year award without a outstanding season not only from the HC but the staff and players. We are not done this year as well. lots of opportunity still out there beginning with Conference Championship.
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Last 3 Coach of the Year Awards - Big East

2010/2011 Mike Brey
2011/2012 Stan Heath
2012/2013 Buzz Williams

It appears that the Coach of the Year accolades did very little for these 3 programs. None of the 3 will probably make the NCAA this year. All 3 coaches took down Hall of FAME coaches to win the honor. It's a great accomplishment, but means very little in the big picture. AAC Coach of the Year is less prestigious than Big East Coach of the Year, so even more reason to think it won't impact much. It definitely looks good on the resume though.
 
L-T said:
Last 3 Coach of the Year Awards - Big East

2010/2011 Mike Brey
2011/2012 Stan Heath
2012/2013 Buzz Williams

It appears that the Coach of the Year accolades did very little for these 3 programs. None of the 3 will probably make the NCAA this year. All 3 coaches took down Hall of FAME coaches to win the honor. It's a great accomplishment, but means very little in the big picture. AAC Coach of the Year is less prestigious than Big East Coach of the Year, so even more reason to think it won't impact much. It definitely looks good on the resume though.
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Coach of the year goes to a team that has overachieved. Rarely will you see a Hall of Fame coach have a team that isn't expected to be good, so it is hard for those guys to overachieve...
 
L-T said:
Last 3 Coach of the Year Awards - Big East

2010/2011 Mike Brey
2011/2012 Stan Heath
2012/2013 Buzz Williams

It appears that the Coach of the Year accolades did very little for these 3 programs. None of the 3 will probably make the NCAA this year. All 3 coaches took down Hall of FAME coaches to win the honor. It's a great accomplishment, but means very little in the big picture. AAC Coach of the Year is less prestigious than Big East Coach of the Year, so even more reason to think it won't impact much. It definitely looks good on the resume though.
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It's more important for the fan base and bringing some on the fence back on the bandwagon than it is for anything with recruiting. SK winning POY would have been better for recruiting than Cronin as coach of the year.
 
JasonS said:
It's more important for the fan base and bringing some on the fence back on the bandwagon than it is for anything with recruiting. SK winning POY would have been better for recruiting than Cronin as coach of the year.
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Obviously, I've always been viewed as being on the fence. That award does absolutely nothing for me. The Championship, the All-American, the hopefully high seed, over-achievement, and most importantly...recruiting are some of the things that bring me onboard. I love that he got recognized for a great season. But as NTS pointed out, it is not exactly a fair competition. The HOF coaches rarely win because they're held to a much higher standard and expectation, so it often goes to someone not as highly thought of who over-achieves. Stan Heath winning the award in the Big East over all the other great coaches is a good example. That was the season Mick got us to the Sweet 16 and the Big East Championship game, but Heath got the award. That's pretty funny.
 
L-T said:
Obviously, I've always been viewed as being on the fence. That award does absolutely nothing for me. The Championship, the All-American, the hopefully high seed, over-achievement, and most importantly...recruiting are some of the things that bring me onboard. I love that he got recognized for a great season. But as NTS pointed out, it is not exactly a fair competition. The HOF coaches rarely win because they're held to a much higher standard and expectation, so it often goes to someone not as highly thought of who over-achieves. Stan Heath winning the award in the Big East over all the other great coaches is a good example. That was the season Mick got us to the Sweet 16 and the Big East Championship game, but Heath got the award. That's pretty funny.
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I might add, what Mick did in the face of adversity following the X brawl was nothing short of miraculous that season. Can't believe Heath beat him out.
 
In all reality though a potential UC MSU game could do wonders for SK's draft stock if he performs well vs Gary Harris. Harris is a projected top 15 pick and an elite defender. If SK torches a guy like him, he could sneak into the back end of round 1.
 

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