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He could have a great year or two & still be on the hot seat considering the lack of NCAA bids the league gets.

(04-02-2018 10:34 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  Really. I see a lot of positives. The biggest problem last year that UAB had was perimeter defense. The two players responsible for that problem is now gone. To say there is no way possible to find positives simply means you aren't looking for positives. They will be replaced with better talent, I believe.

There've been chemistry issues for several years, dating at least to the Laptop Thrower. Upperclassmen don't redshirt just because. Talent's not enough, as Mike Davis proved.

(04-03-2018 09:37 AM)Blazer4Life14 Wrote:  

(04-03-2018 08:51 AM)ICB Wrote:  In year 3, Ehsan is squarely on the hot seat (with fans, even though he may get another year regardless). Every game, every possession will be highly scrutinized. But the truth of the matter is that only the end results will matter. I am more concerned about what comes out in August than I am the results in March.

I think he has bought himself some time with all the turnover and the talent he’s bringing in. As long as it’s not an abysmal season next year, he’ll be fine. I’d say he’s 2 seasons away from being on the hot seat.

I am not sure he gets more time (from a fan perspective) with the turnover. As it is not clear if he was a catalyst for it or a victim of it.

Norton also was probably good buddies with Lee & Cokley who are now gone.

(04-03-2018 10:11 AM)the_blazerman Wrote:  Norton also was probably good buddies with Lee & Cokley who are now gone.

You are correct. I believe he was roommates with Lee.

(04-03-2018 09:37 AM)Blazer4Life14 Wrote:  

(04-03-2018 08:51 AM)ICB Wrote:  In year 3, Ehsan is squarely on the hot seat (with fans, even though he may get another year regardless). Every game, every possession will be highly scrutinized. But the truth of the matter is that only the end results will matter. I am more concerned about what comes out in August than I am the results in March.

I think he has bought himself some time with all the turnover and the talent he’s bringing in. As long as it’s not an abysmal season next year, he’ll be fine. I’d say he’s 2 seasons away from being on the hot seat.

He's on the hot seat right now. That's why you see all these changes. He knows he has to get it turned around and fast. We averaged 3,300 this season and while this recruiting class is good, it's not so good as to bring in new fans or bring back the old ones.

If we come out slow again and attendance deteriorates further, his seat is going to get very hot very quick. He might just get two more years no matter, this is UAB, but I think he better show some serious improvement in Year 3. Coach Clark is showing that UAB can and should expect better.

(04-03-2018 10:10 AM)ICB Wrote:  

(04-03-2018 09:37 AM)Blazer4Life14 Wrote:  

(04-03-2018 08:51 AM)ICB Wrote:  In year 3, Ehsan is squarely on the hot seat (with fans, even though he may get another year regardless). Every game, every possession will be highly scrutinized. But the truth of the matter is that only the end results will matter. I am more concerned about what comes out in August than I am the results in March.

I think he has bought himself some time with all the turnover and the talent he’s bringing in. As long as it’s not an abysmal season next year, he’ll be fine. I’d say he’s 2 seasons away from being on the hot seat.

I am not sure he gets more time (from a fan perspective) with the turnover. As it is not clear if he was a catalyst for it or a victim of it.

I agree. I don't think that the player turnover has extended his window at all.

If he makes staff adjustments to attempt to address the defensive scheme issues or even to simply show he is actually aware there is an issue, then he may buy himself a small amount of extended time without the torch being turned up to high.

His plan, whatever it may be, better show significant dividends pretty quickly if he wants to remain here longer than another season or two.

You wonder if he has the kiwis to make changes with any assistants.

Seat is hot. The proof will be in the pudding this year. It's a make or break year for him IMHO.

Agreed. Will be interesting to see if he makes a change on the bench too.

As much as it sucks right now, it’s a better investment overall to play the long game, have the much cheaper version of Haase at the helm, and give as much in resources as possible to Coach Clark to make us a national brand in football to drive overall revenue, fandom, and perhaps most importantly, conference positioning.

Wasn't Ehsan the main recruiter when Haase was here? Doesn't that mean the past couple of seasons were with "his" guys?

(04-03-2018 02:00 PM)jthrashr Wrote:  Wasn't Ehsan the main recruiter when Haase was here? Doesn't that mean the past couple of seasons were with "his" guys?

Doesn't mean he recruited everyone, or that things don't change over time. When you are the head guy, you have to have a different relationship than when you are a assistant.

I seem to remember Norton was a fall back decision when someone else (Coleman?) didn't pan out. It turned out to be a good fall back, but he wasn't the first choice. He probably got here more because his dad was on staff than because of his talent.

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Riley recruited some players, Battle recruited some, Jackson recruited some players. (& Haase recruited some players)

(04-03-2018 02:10 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  I seem to remember Norton was a fall back decision when someone else (Coleman?) didn't pan out. It turned out to be a good fall back, but he wasn't the first choice. He probably got here more because his dad was on staff than because of his talent.

He was a Creighton commit, and stealing him was considered a big win at the time.

Until there's an announcement that we have a bona fide stud grad transfer coming in as a PG, I will consider losing Norton as a big loss.

(04-03-2018 03:50 PM)BlazintheATL Wrote:  Until there's an announcement that we have a bona fide stud grad transfer coming in as a PG, I will consider losing Norton as a big loss.

Noted.

(04-03-2018 02:00 PM)jthrashr Wrote:  Wasn't Ehsan the main recruiter when Haase was here? Doesn't that mean the past couple of seasons were with "his" guys?

Regardless of who was recruited, the ownership of the team is in the hands of the BBHC. Assistant coaches - as the saying goes - make suggestions while Head coaches make decisions. Some of the former find that a huge leap when promoted to become the latter.

(04-03-2018 04:02 PM)BAMANBLAZERFAN Wrote:  

(04-03-2018 02:00 PM)jthrashr Wrote:  Wasn't Ehsan the main recruiter when Haase was here? Doesn't that mean the past couple of seasons were with "his" guys?

Regardless of who was recruited, the ownership of the team is in the hands of the BBHC. Assistant coaches - as the saying goes - make suggestions while Head coaches make decisions. Some of the former find that a huge leap when promoted to become the latter.

Spot on...