He's really a fine young man, and it would have been nice if he'd come in when all the programs were running smoothly, and winning regularly and attendance was great, etc. But he took the job with his eyes open. And he's been observing the program as a season ticket holder for a long time prior to taking this job. So he knows what needs to be done.

But just how much authority does he have, and will the administration support him if he wishes to make the changes necessary to improve our men's basketball program. And will he have the intestinal fortitude to tell a friend that the time has come to make difficult decisions and it's time for a change. I wouldn't want to be in his position. But he made that choice. The spotlight is on him now.
The next few weeks could be very interesting. I hope he's able to sleep at night. I might have a difficult time if I knew I had to make this tough choice. Just give him the courage to make the right decision for the program.

(02-27-2015 12:24 PM)outsideualr Wrote:  He's really a fine young man, and it would have been nice if he'd come in when all the programs were running smoothly, and winning regularly and attendance was great, etc. But he took the job with his eyes open. And he's been observing the program as a season ticket holder for a long time prior to taking this job. So he knows what needs to be done.

But just how much authority does he have, and will the administration support him if he wishes to make the changes necessary to improve our men's basketball program. And will he have the intestinal fortitude to tell a friend that the time has come to make difficult decisions and it's time for a change. I wouldn't want to be in his position. But he made that choice. The spotlight is on him now.
The next few weeks could be very interesting. I hope he's able to sleep at night. I might have a difficult time if I knew I had to make this tough choice. Just give him the courage to make the right decision for the program.

Seems like a great time to come in to me. Best volleyball season every. Best women's basketball team ever. Men's team is hitting their stride. Good young coach in place for baseball. Soccer is on the upswing and we finally have a soccer stadium and track. Yes, there is plenty of work ahead, and financial issues to deal with, but that's why he took the job.

(02-27-2015 12:24 PM)outsideualr Wrote:  He's really a fine young man, and it would have been nice if he'd come in when all the programs were running smoothly, and winning regularly and attendance was great, etc. But he took the job with his eyes open. And he's been observing the program as a season ticket holder for a long time prior to taking this job. So he knows what needs to be done.

But just how much authority does he have, and will the administration support him if he wishes to make the changes necessary to improve our men's basketball program. And will he have the intestinal fortitude to tell a friend that the time has come to make difficult decisions and it's time for a change. I wouldn't want to be in his position. But he made that choice. The spotlight is on him now.
The next few weeks could be very interesting. I hope he's able to sleep at night. I might have a difficult time if I knew I had to make this tough choice. Just give him the courage to make the right decision for the program.

I'm telling you Doc, the decision was made before he was hired. That's why he was hired. You don't hire a complete novice as a AD in a D-1 program, unless you want a yes man. And I don't doubt that he is "nice young man".

(02-27-2015 01:02 PM)LRTrojan Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 12:24 PM)outsideualr Wrote:  He's really a fine young man, and it would have been nice if he'd come in when all the programs were running smoothly, and winning regularly and attendance was great, etc. But he took the job with his eyes open. And he's been observing the program as a season ticket holder for a long time prior to taking this job. So he knows what needs to be done.

But just how much authority does he have, and will the administration support him if he wishes to make the changes necessary to improve our men's basketball program. And will he have the intestinal fortitude to tell a friend that the time has come to make difficult decisions and it's time for a change. I wouldn't want to be in his position. But he made that choice. The spotlight is on him now.
The next few weeks could be very interesting. I hope he's able to sleep at night. I might have a difficult time if I knew I had to make this tough choice. Just give him the courage to make the right decision for the program.

I'm telling you Doc, the decision was made before he was hired. That's why he was hired. You don't hire a complete novice as a AD in a D-1 program, unless you want a yes man. And I don't doubt that he is "nice young man".

I doubt the decision was made before he was hired. If it was, then I would be pretty confident in saying that Steve is gone. There is no way they brought in a new AD and told him "you're hired if you don't rock the boat". I believe the decision will be Chasse's. I would be very disappointed if our chancellor hired an AD and put certain preconditions on the hiring. I don't know what he will do. The good thing is that it doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I'm excited about next season and this one isn't even over. I believe the program is in good hands and I've told Chasse that more than once.

(02-27-2015 01:12 PM)mjs Wrote:  I doubt the decision was made before he was hired. If it was, then I would be pretty confident in saying that Steve is gone. There is no way they brought in a new AD and told him "you're hired if you don't rock the boat". I believe the decision will be Chasse's. I would be very disappointed if our chancellor hired an AD and put certain preconditions on the hiring. I don't know what he will do. The good thing is that it doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I'm excited about next season and this one isn't even over. I believe the program is in good hands and I've told Chasse that more than once.

Sure it matters to you just as much as it does to me. You've campaigned as hard for Shields as I have campaigned against him. The only difference is, you will come to the games either way. I won't.

MJS; Are we to believe you have had person to person, eye ball to eye ball meetings with the new AD and the subject of coaching for the future has not come up???

(02-27-2015 01:31 PM)DollarBill Wrote:  MJS; Are we to believe you have had person to person, eye ball to eye ball meetings with the new AD and the subject of coaching for the future has not come up???

That is exactly correct. I don't have the gall to tell him how to do his job.

You could ask his thinking, which he probably wouldn't tell you, but it wouldn't have hurt to ask!

Best women's basketball team ever.
No way, this team is good but they would not beat Chas and Company.

(02-27-2015 03:57 PM)Petersonisaclown Wrote:   Best women's basketball team ever.
No way, this team is good but they would not beat Chas and Company.

You are probably right, but on some nights they look just as good.

(02-27-2015 01:19 PM)LRTrojan Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 01:12 PM)mjs Wrote:  I doubt the decision was made before he was hired. If it was, then I would be pretty confident in saying that Steve is gone. There is no way they brought in a new AD and told him "you're hired if you don't rock the boat". I believe the decision will be Chasse's. I would be very disappointed if our chancellor hired an AD and put certain preconditions on the hiring. I don't know what he will do. The good thing is that it doesn't matter to me one way or the other. I'm excited about next season and this one isn't even over. I believe the program is in good hands and I've told Chasse that more than once.

Sure it matters to you just as much as it does to me. You've campaigned as hard for Shields as I have campaigned against him. The only difference is, you will come to the games either way. I won't.

it really doesn't matter to me at all. I haven't campaigned for Steve, but I certainly would not campaign against him. I haven't discussed it with Chris, Chasse, Dr. Anderson or anyone associated with UALR. I have offered my opinion (on this board) on what I thought would happen, at the end of the season, for several years now. So far I have been right. I guess it is human nature to like being right. Otherwise it really doesn't matter to me. Whoever the coach is, I'll continue to sit at midcourt, as long as I am able, like I have for the past 30+ years. I love going to college basketball games. Winning a few more or less games, doesn't change my life one way or other. Boycotting something I love doing would negatively impact my life. I don't play bridge and really have no interest in learning.

(02-27-2015 03:57 PM)Petersonisaclown Wrote:   Best women's basketball team ever.
No way, this team is good but they would not beat Chas and Company.

That team was special. I still remember the tournament when reed and the mtsu player kept breaking each other tournament scoring records.

With everyone healthy, and everyone in their college days, it would be a fun game to watch. Chas was my favorite all time women's player. She was our Cajun Queen! Beautiful and funny!

(02-27-2015 05:19 PM)LR Alum Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 03:57 PM)Petersonisaclown Wrote:   Best women's basketball team ever.
No way, this team is good but they would not beat Chas and Company.

That team was special. I still remember the tournament when reed and the mtsu player kept breaking each other tournament scoring records.

If Taylor heals up this team could be as well. If we were to win our next 5 game in a row, I think we could be seeded on the bracket opposite the highly ranked home team. No doubt we could win a game against a 5 through 12 seed on a neutral court. I could see us being a 10 seed playing a 7 seed on the home court of the 2 seed. Baylor, Louisville, and Maryland look like good possibilities. Problem with Louisville is that they can't host because the men's NCAA tourney is there. With our luck the 7 seed would host and we would be the road team there. I guess there a lot of games to be played before worrying about that.

League is somewhat better this year on the women's side.

Last year AState looked like it might be a bubble team. Then dropped in RPI with the first round win. Dropped again with the second round win, and of course dropped with the finals loss.

This year when we played each other the loser barely moved.

(02-27-2015 03:57 PM)Petersonisaclown Wrote:   Best women's basketball team ever.
No way, this team is good but they would not beat Chas and Company.

We agree on this, even though I've only seen this crew play three games. No way they beat Chas' bunch.

(02-27-2015 05:42 PM)mjs Wrote:  If Taylor heals up this team could be as well. If we were to win our next 5 game in a row, I think we could be seeded on the bracket opposite the highly ranked home team. No doubt we could win a game against a 5 through 12 seed on a neutral court. I could see us being a 10 seed playing a 7 seed on the home court of the 2 seed. Baylor, Louisville, and Maryland look like good possibilities. Problem with Louisville is that they can't host because the men's NCAA tourney is there. With our luck the 7 seed would host and we would be the road team there. I guess there a lot of games to be played before worrying about that.

I love Taylor Gault, she's one of my all-time favorites, and I hope RBL doesn't take this as bashing you Mickey, so we'll just call this disagreeing, but Taylor has had several games when she couldn't throw one in the ocean. If this happens against a good team, we're probably road kill. Hope it doesn't happen in the next two games for sure. But, when Taylor gets in a zone, look out.

My 2 cents about Lady Trojans. After watching the ASU game it seemed clear to me the 2 teams are very close. But primarily because of Taylor Gault. Take Gault out and it is not even close. IMO the Lady Wolves are taller and over-all more talented. Against ASU the Trojans lack of size on the inside shows up. Also, Foley had to take Alexus Dawn out because of her size. Problems matching up with taller players offensively and defensively. To this point IMO the Ladies have had a great season primarily because of Gault and their outstanding defense. Sure wish Foley could land a good 6'3 or 6'4 post player. That's all he needs.

(02-27-2015 06:04 PM)arkstfan Wrote:  League is somewhat better this year on the women's side.

Last year AState looked like it might be a bubble team. Then dropped in RPI with the first round win. Dropped again with the second round win, and of course dropped with the finals loss.

This year when we played each other the loser barely moved.

I don't think rpi for both teams is better because of the league. Ualr has beat 2 top 50 rpi teams and asu has beat 2 too 50 teams, which includes us. When Chattanooga and ualr win that helps your rpi. When oklahoma lsu and asu win that helps our rpi.

(02-28-2015 02:01 AM)LR Alum Wrote:  

(02-27-2015 06:04 PM)arkstfan Wrote:  League is somewhat better this year on the women's side.

Last year AState looked like it might be a bubble team. Then dropped in RPI with the first round win. Dropped again with the second round win, and of course dropped with the finals loss.

This year when we played each other the loser barely moved.

I don't think rpi for both teams is better because of the league. Ualr has beat 2 top 50 rpi teams and asu has beat 2 too 50 teams, which includes us. When Chattanooga and ualr win that helps your rpi. When oklahoma lsu and asu win that helps our rpi.

No way to argue that the women's side of the league is better after losing MTSU and WKU, but if we could get 2 teams in the NCAA that would be great for this league. I think the only way that happens, is if we lose in the final to ASU, and I sure don't want to be the team on pins and needles on selection Monday.