Another name being floated about:

https://mgoblue.com/staff-directory/howard-eisley/3771

(03-26-2021 06:46 AM)emu79 Wrote:  Another name being floated about:

https://mgoblue.com/staff-directory/howard-eisley/3771

I would think a very worthy candidate.

(03-26-2021 06:46 AM)emu79 Wrote:  Another name being floated about:

https://mgoblue.com/staff-directory/howard-eisley/3771

This would be awesome

(03-26-2021 09:45 AM)EagleSam Wrote:  

(03-26-2021 06:46 AM)emu79 Wrote:  Another name being floated about:

https://mgoblue.com/staff-directory/howard-eisley/3771

This would be awesome

One of these days I'll create a list of candidates mentioned here, Detroit newspapers, I dreamt in my sleep, BobW dreamt in HIS sleep, etc. and maybe put them in order from least to most likely (kind of like betting odds where maybe the 'favorite' might be say 5 or 7:1 and a long shot 250 : 1).

Hint: my candidates might be in say the 5:1 to 15:1 range. Bob's 50:1 to near infinity.

I can see at say 10 - 20:1 coaches like Eisley, Washington, etc.

There is always, as we discussed, the possibility that someone wants to move up (to a HC job) but not leave Ann Arbor. As I remember from my youth, UofM kids would try to move mountains to stay in Washtenaw County.

Not everyone would want to shuffle off to Buffalo or go to Iowa (sorry Bob) or Alabama, etc. Not to mention the frozen tundra of one of the Dakota, WYO, Idaho and not to mention balmy Montana. And hey Green Bay isn't too pleasant in the winter, either. And don't kid yourself, Maine, Vermont, etc. can be ice box in winter.

Eisley may the poor man's Saddi Washington. We will see.

(03-26-2021 06:46 AM)emu79 Wrote:  Another name being floated about:

https://mgoblue.com/staff-directory/howard-eisley/3771

He would be a stellar hire. He is Howard’s offensive coordinator right now. A bright up and comer who was thought to be a candidate for the Boston College job.

(03-26-2021 12:22 PM)holybovine Wrote:  

(03-26-2021 06:46 AM)emu79 Wrote:  Another name being floated about:

https://mgoblue.com/staff-directory/howard-eisley/3771

He would be a stellar hire. He is Howard’s offensive coordinator right now. A bright up and comer who was thought to be a candidate for the Boston College job.

I'll repeat a point that I and others have made before: We may be very fortunate to have very solid candidates coaching at a top MBB program only a short drive away.

If a UofM asst coach wants to be a HC and not move, look no further than EMU. Some candidates have Washtenaw County and Detroit roots.

I really think they should consider: Do I want to stay in Washtenaw County or go to some of the cities in the HL or MVC or OVC, etc.

Do I need to prove myself at the MAC/MVC/HL/OVC, etc. level before I can get a HM head coaching job?

What we can't judge is how much of a plus this is. The EMU job hasn't been open for 10 years so we are pretty much in 'unchartered waters."

It is possible that whatever was true 10 years ago is not true today.

(03-26-2021 12:44 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(03-26-2021 12:22 PM)holybovine Wrote:  

(03-26-2021 06:46 AM)emu79 Wrote:  Another name being floated about:

https://mgoblue.com/staff-directory/howard-eisley/3771

He would be a stellar hire. He is Howard’s offensive coordinator right now. A bright up and comer who was thought to be a candidate for the Boston College job.

I'll repeat a point that I and others have made before: We may be very fortunate to have very solid candidates coaching at a top MBB program only a short drive away.

If a UofM asst coach wants to be a HC and not move, look no further than EMU. Some candidates have Washtenaw County and Detroit roots.

I really think they should consider: Do I want to stay in Washtenaw County or go to some of the cities in the HL or MVC or OVC, etc.

Do I need to prove myself at the MAC/MVC/HL/OVC, etc. level before I can get a HM head coaching job?

What we can't judge is how much of a plus this is. The EMU job hasn't been open for 10 years so we are pretty much in 'unchartered waters."

It is possible that whatever was true 10 years ago is not true today.

That may have been your most cogent post ever Steve. None of us have any idea how attractive the EMU MBB job is today.

Eisley makes $375K at U-M. By all means, take his temperature with regards to interest and even if it is tepid, interview him.

Martelli is the X and O genius for U-M and Saddi is the recruiter in chief, perhaps Eisley is receptive to a new opportunity. Who knows? He certainly checks all of our boxes, perhaps we check a bunch of his as well.

Actually I passed by his boss on Stadium Blvd today. I was in my old Silverado and Juwan was in his Ferrari. Hopefully Howard does not aspire to own a Ferrari anytime soon.

(03-26-2021 06:55 PM)Jerry Weaver Wrote:  

(03-26-2021 12:44 PM)emu steve Wrote:  

(03-26-2021 12:22 PM)holybovine Wrote:  

(03-26-2021 06:46 AM)emu79 Wrote:  Another name being floated about:

https://mgoblue.com/staff-directory/howard-eisley/3771

He would be a stellar hire. He is Howard’s offensive coordinator right now. A bright up and comer who was thought to be a candidate for the Boston College job.

I'll repeat a point that I and others have made before: We may be very fortunate to have very solid candidates coaching at a top MBB program only a short drive away.

If a UofM asst coach wants to be a HC and not move, look no further than EMU. Some candidates have Washtenaw County and Detroit roots.

I really think they should consider: Do I want to stay in Washtenaw County or go to some of the cities in the HL or MVC or OVC, etc.

Do I need to prove myself at the MAC/MVC/HL/OVC, etc. level before I can get a HM head coaching job?

What we can't judge is how much of a plus this is. The EMU job hasn't been open for 10 years so we are pretty much in 'unchartered waters."

It is possible that whatever was true 10 years ago is not true today.

That may have been your most cogent post ever Steve. None of us have any idea how attractive the EMU MBB job is today.

Eisley makes $375K at U-M. By all means, take his temperature with regards to interest and even if it is tepid, interview him.

Martelli is the X and O genius for U-M and Saddi is the recruiter in chief, perhaps Eisley is receptive to a new opportunity. Who knows? He certainly checks all of our boxes, perhaps we check a bunch of his as well.

Actually I passed by his boss on Stadium Blvd today. I was in my old Silverado and Juwan was in his Ferrari. Hopefully Howard does not aspire to own a Ferrari anytime soon.

That’s actually untrue. They run tons of NBA stuff — that isn’t Martelli. He’s more on the operational side of the program.

I live in Michigan and have lived in different parts and agree the greater Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area is a great place to live. Where I live now is probably the most cost friendly metro area in Michigan. I was actually thinking about moving to Panama and/or Costa Rica in retirement but realized I could actually stay where I am much cheaper and without the travel costs. But as I've said before the Convo is a great facility and both the women's and men's teams now have strength and conditioning coaches. And the remaining players on the men's team are solid citizens both on and off the court and in the classroom. You could step into a much worse situation. Saying all that, it will be a rebuild one that may take one to two years. Castro had the same situation with the women's team.

This name also keeps popping up and we haven't discussed it much, just a reminder that Missouri is a SEC school.

https://mutigers.com/sports/mens-basketb...-mann/1393

As late as 2020 Mann's base salary was reported at $250k.

I wonder why he has been an ast HC for 20 years and never took the jump?

(03-26-2021 12:18 PM)emu79 Wrote:  Eisley may the poor man's Saddi Washington. We will see.

Why is everyone so high on Saddi Washington? Go Broncos? Does it prove that WMU produces better sports minds than EMU? Based on this board, it appears that people seem to prefer the WMU way.

(03-27-2021 08:17 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(03-26-2021 12:18 PM)emu79 Wrote:  Eisley may the poor man's Saddi Washington. We will see.

Why is everyone so high on Saddi Washington? Go Broncos? Does it prove that WMU produces better sports minds than EMU? Based on this board, it appears that people seem to prefer the WMU way.

Gee Bob maybe that's because we are looking for those with some type of coaching experience with Michigan ties ie recruiting locally which we need to improve. There are many more UM ties in potential candidates.

(03-27-2021 08:31 AM)emu79 Wrote:  

(03-27-2021 08:17 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(03-26-2021 12:18 PM)emu79 Wrote:  Eisley may the poor man's Saddi Washington. We will see.

Why is everyone so high on Saddi Washington? Go Broncos? Does it prove that WMU produces better sports minds than EMU? Based on this board, it appears that people seem to prefer the WMU way.

Gee Bob maybe that's because we are looking for those with some type of coaching experience with Michigan ties ie recruiting locally which we need to improve. There are many more UM ties in potential candidates.

Interesting point except I don't remember the fervor for Lorenzo Neely when he was a U-M assistant.

(03-27-2021 08:31 AM)emu79 Wrote:  

(03-27-2021 08:17 AM)Bob Wickersham Wrote:  

(03-26-2021 12:18 PM)emu79 Wrote:  Eisley may the poor man's Saddi Washington. We will see.

Why is everyone so high on Saddi Washington? Go Broncos? Does it prove that WMU produces better sports minds than EMU? Based on this board, it appears that people seem to prefer the WMU way.

Gee Bob maybe that's because we are looking for those with some type of coaching experience with Michigan ties ie recruiting locally which we need to improve. There are many more UM ties in potential candidates.

Saddi Washington has an impeccable resume for a MAC HC.

Bob, he was born in Lansing. Educated at WMU. Coached a year at Romulus H.S. then asst coach at Oakland, and then assoc HC at Oakland and then asst coach at UofM.

The only thing I don't see is green, but St. Patrick's Day I'm sure he wears green.

Seriously, he needs to be a HC and EMU would be a good spot.

https://mgoblue.com/staff-directory/sadd...ngton/1579

At NOON today. N.W. Missouri State plays for the D-II championship. Chance to see the guy folks here have picked up on.

I'll be scoring: 5 points for a good transition offense. 5 points for a win. Minus 10 for playing zone defense. Lol.

(03-27-2021 05:53 AM)emu79 Wrote:  I live in Michigan and have lived in different parts and agree the greater Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area is a great place to live. Where I live now is probably the most cost friendly metro area in Michigan. I was actually thinking about moving to Panama and/or Costa Rica in retirement but realized I could actually stay where I am much cheaper and without the travel costs. But as I've said before the Convo is a great facility and both the women's and men's teams now have strength and conditioning coaches. And the remaining players on the men's team are solid citizens both on and off the court and in the classroom. You could step into a much worse situation. Saying all that, it will be a rebuild one that may take one to two years. Castro had the same situation with the women's team.

This name also keeps popping up and we haven't discussed it much, just a reminder that Missouri is a SEC school.

https://mutigers.com/sports/mens-basketb...-mann/1393

As late as 2020 Mann's base salary was reported at $250k.

1) I would be concerned if you retire to Costa Rica or Panama that it will be hard for you to attend the basketball games at the convo.

2) Does EMU actually have any players remaining other than Ballard and Lowder?

(03-27-2021 11:19 AM)RamyEMU Wrote:  

(03-27-2021 05:53 AM)emu79 Wrote:  I live in Michigan and have lived in different parts and agree the greater Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area is a great place to live. Where I live now is probably the most cost friendly metro area in Michigan. I was actually thinking about moving to Panama and/or Costa Rica in retirement but realized I could actually stay where I am much cheaper and without the travel costs. But as I've said before the Convo is a great facility and both the women's and men's teams now have strength and conditioning coaches. And the remaining players on the men's team are solid citizens both on and off the court and in the classroom. You could step into a much worse situation. Saying all that, it will be a rebuild one that may take one to two years. Castro had the same situation with the women's team.

This name also keeps popping up and we haven't discussed it much, just a reminder that Missouri is a SEC school.

https://mutigers.com/sports/mens-basketb...-mann/1393

As late as 2020 Mann's base salary was reported at $250k.

1) I would be concerned if you retire to Costa Rica or Panama that it will be hard for you to attend the basketball games at the convo.

2) Does EMU actually have any players remaining other than Ballard and Lowder?

Did Binelli say he was leaving? Can’t remember.

(03-27-2021 11:19 AM)RamyEMU Wrote:  

(03-27-2021 05:53 AM)emu79 Wrote:  I live in Michigan and have lived in different parts and agree the greater Ann Arbor-Ypsilanti area is a great place to live. Where I live now is probably the most cost friendly metro area in Michigan. I was actually thinking about moving to Panama and/or Costa Rica in retirement but realized I could actually stay where I am much cheaper and without the travel costs. But as I've said before the Convo is a great facility and both the women's and men's teams now have strength and conditioning coaches. And the remaining players on the men's team are solid citizens both on and off the court and in the classroom. You could step into a much worse situation. Saying all that, it will be a rebuild one that may take one to two years. Castro had the same situation with the women's team.

This name also keeps popping up and we haven't discussed it much, just a reminder that Missouri is a SEC school.

https://mutigers.com/sports/mens-basketb...-mann/1393

As late as 2020 Mann's base salary was reported at $250k.

1) I would be concerned if you retire to Costa Rica or Panama that it will be hard for you to attend the basketball games at the convo.

2) Does EMU actually have any players remaining other than Ballard and Lowder?

Ballard Lowder Wells the walk on Noah Morgan the two bigs we signed before last season Binelli Spottsville

I couldn't care less where the next coach attended college. I just want someone that will appreciate being at EMU, take the job seriously, recruit HS players from the midwest, do everything the right way, and win. Is that too much to ask for?

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