(11-21-2014 08:53 AM)golf4501 Wrote: Have you met and talked to all the coaches? I've met all of them, and your assessment of the coaches, as far as personality, is far from the truth in my opinion. Doeren was/is very aloof. There is a reason why boosters didn't like him at Wisconsin and now NC State. Joe never gave me a friendly vibe either. On the other hand, both Kill and Carey have been totally friendly towards me.
I remember the first time I met Kill at a Caravan, he went out of his way to talk to me and even introduced me to his wife. Carey has been the same way. I went to the X and O's this year, and then the caravan, and he even remembered my name. I don't think Doeren would have done that.
I'm not saying Doeren was a bad coach, just a lot more intense with I'm just doing this because I have too attitude.
Notice how many different perceptions there are of the coaches? Some of that may be due to what else was happening at the time. At least on some occasions, the coaches are fulfilling an obligation when they have other concerns on their mind, so maybe they don't give off the greatest vibe.
No disrespect, but the majority of folks are a better gauge than any one single person. Your statement that "Joe never game me a friendly vibe" is in contrast to most everyone else. It might have been one of those days or perhaps he didn't get a friendly vibe from you.
Your impressions of Doreen and boosters is consistent with the opinions of a lot of folks on here.
Just about everyone comments on Kill's folksy demeanor so that's probably accurate, however, because of the way his departure was botched by the administration at that time, there are folks on here who will never forgive him.
Reviews on Carey have been mixed and the key might be who is dealing with. He may be great with recruits and their families, and good one-on-one with boosters, but speaking to a large group or dealing with the media, he can come across as a jerk.
Also have to agree with
BobL noting that recruiting for NIU has changed with the facilities and the success of the program. As he noted, Novak had nothing in terms of facilities or previous success. By the time Kill took over, the perception of Huskie football was a positive one. By the time Doreen took over, the perception was NIU had become a perennial bowl contender. By the time Carey took over, because of the Orange Bowl and Herbs--t's snarkiness, Huskie football was thought of as deserving more respect. With each year it's been easier to sell the idea that a recruit can continue the success or perhaps reach an even higher level.