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(12-20-2017 09:42 AM)ODU2017 Wrote:  

(12-20-2017 08:29 AM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote:  

(12-20-2017 08:23 AM)Mr.BigBlue Wrote:  

(12-20-2017 08:15 AM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote:  

(12-20-2017 08:04 AM)Mr.BigBlue Wrote:  Just goes to show everyone what FBS level coaches, with a few key transfers, and a highly rated recruiting class can do. FAU was a mid-level program like ODU. They aimed high and shot through the roof. Many here are happy with 12-14 rated recruiting classes, FCS level coaches, and the status quo. There was NO reason ODU could not have done the same. You are either going to act and spend like an FBS level program or go back to FCS.

So, when would you have fired BW?

I didn't say fire but I certainly would not have given him a contract renewal and more $ last year. Nor would have given asst. coaches raises and 2 year contracts. You could see we would would struggle this year and we have not been competitive at all against decent teams. Wood got snowed and screwed by BW. Now...if BW and this staff don't go Bowling next year and finish in the top 3 of CUSA....it is time for a change.

You say we could have done the same, question the logic behind not having done it and then admit you wouldnt have fired him? Just a pile of contradictions.

As for next year, I agree. If they don't go bowling next season, it would mean 4 out of the last 5 seasons were mediocre to bad and it is time to move on. Just hope we have the resources to do so.

Perhaps we can follow WKUs model and hire a disgraced talented coach who needs to rebuild their brand. Hugh Freeze comes to mind.

I would sever all ties to the university if we hired Hugh Freeze.

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It was just an example of the type of coach that is attainable and practically guaranteed to win instantly and raise our profile. But Freeze, Broderick would never approve his hiring.