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(05-20-2021 07:35 AM)anti-zip Wrote:  Sounds like a mesa for sure. If they extend him now, it would help him fill those spots, and often a good assistant could bring a good player with him.

Think of the players and coaches that have passed Kent by since the end of the season (when all of this should have been wrapped up). Now, anything less than a 3-year extension speaks just as loudly, in a negative way.

Frankly, the extension should be for AT Least 3-years, judging by the current state of affairs in the world of college BB. It would be in Kent's best interest.

Hiring a new coach (and staff) will likely require Kent to put a lot more $$$ on the table to (hopefully) get a coach as good or better than Senderoff. Not to mention quite likely losing even more players to the portal.

It's amazing to me when any 'administration' which is supposed to have its eyes and ears on the pulse of these things act like the world (business) of college athletics is just plug and play.

In the past, Kent has offset its status of generally having the lowest overall pay-scale and facilities in the league with an admin that was at least in tune with the overall world of college sports and what was needed to stay competitive. If I'm not mistaken Cartwright/Kennedy were on numerous NCAA boards and committees.

Kent actually had a sound reputation for its ability to do more with less, both in terms of finding good coaches and getting solid results (minus FB) in the field of play. Kent used to consistently be 1-2 in those MAC all-sports awards for both men and women. Have no clue where Kent has ranked the last few years.

But Lester (The Disaster) wouldn't touch athletics other than to say 'pay for it yourself'. Warren came with some athletic bonafides, but it never translated and the new guy more and more seems aloof to it all.

Meanwhile ....