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(12-08-2013 12:20 PM)The Answer UAB Wrote:  Auburn came pretty close to hiring away mike Anderson after his 2nd year. I think our team has the *potential* to go on that type of run. You don't think he'd get some attention if we did that well in march, especially with how bad we were last year and our mediocre to lukewarm expectations preseason this year?

mike anderson was different
he name was nike suitcase anderson
he was always looking for a better salary
he had the auburn job but he didn't want to interview for it ....

True. I hope haase isn't like XCMA in that regard, and he doesn't seem to be, IMO. I was just using that situation to show there is precedent for other programs to come looking and trying to hire away haase, even after just 2 years.

(12-07-2013 09:07 PM)LairDweller Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 09:00 PM)iam4uab Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 08:58 PM)UABFRENCHY Wrote:  the broadcast was nice

I was going to ask, what would it take for UAB to get something like that going?

I watched it via the internet on my big screen TV in HD.

i would guess that theres a cusa contract with the all access folks that would prevent us from doing our own for free. HOWEVER, theres no reason that our all-access feeds can't work

Actually, there is a way around that and it is what Northeastern does: A student-produced broadcast for educational purposes. Northwest Missouri, where I teach, does it, and so does Northeastern. That live Internet stream we all watched last night was completely student-produced by its journalism kids, which makes it exempt from non-compete clauses.

They only do home games, though, because of expenses.

(12-08-2013 12:41 PM)Grammar-Nazi Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 09:07 PM)LairDweller Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 09:00 PM)iam4uab Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 08:58 PM)UABFRENCHY Wrote:  the broadcast was nice

I was going to ask, what would it take for UAB to get something like that going?

I watched it via the internet on my big screen TV in HD.

i would guess that theres a cusa contract with the all access folks that would prevent us from doing our own for free. HOWEVER, theres no reason that our all-access feeds can't work

Actually, there is a way around that and it is what Northeastern does: A student-produced broadcast for educational purposes. Northwest Missouri State, where I teach, does it, and so does Northeastern. That live Internet stream we all watched last night was completely student produced by their journalism kids, which makes it exempt from non-compete clauses.

They only do home games, though, because of expenses.

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(12-08-2013 12:21 PM)FNblazer Wrote:  My personal opinion (not that anyone cares):

Haase does not appear to me to be a Mike Anderson, but rather a Brad Stevens/Shaka Smart. That said, I think he stands a fairly large chance of remaining at UAB unless he is offered an elite opportunity. I've seen Bammers on al.com asking to hire him already. That's not a job he leaves UAB to take.

If he did leave at some point, that's why you keep his assistants happy. Butler has hired their last 3 or 4 coaches via promoting from within. It's a good tactic and keeps the program going. We need to take care of Ehsan and Riley.

To this point, we need to support the program monetarily as best we can. Buy as many season tickets as you can, etc.

As usual, the true issue comes back to the BOT. They know they can limit Haase's salary to make it more likely for him to move along if they need to. I hate being a conspiracy theorist here, but it's not really a conspiracy when you have historical evidence to support the position.

Currently, Haase's contract runs through the 2016-17 season and is:

$425k base, + $50k in promotional fees

Bonuses:

INCENTIVES

Outright regular season conference champ -- $25,000

NIT invitation -- $15,000

National Coach of the Year -- $50,000

C-USA Coach of the Year -- $25,000

NCAA Tournament Invitation -- $35,000

NCAA Tournament second round win -- $37,500

NCAA Tournament third round win -- $37,500

NCAA Tournament regional final win -- $37,500

NCAA Tournament national semifinal win -- $37,500

National champion -- $125,000

APR

975 or better -- $35,000

950 to 974 -- $25,000

How much would the BOT allow us to pay? And would they pull the ultimate screwjob whereby they held UAB football hostage to do so?

you're absolutely right…nobody cares (heee, heee, I'm kidding)

(12-08-2013 12:26 PM)UABFRENCHY Wrote:  

(12-08-2013 12:20 PM)The Answer UAB Wrote:  Auburn came pretty close to hiring away mike Anderson after his 2nd year. I think our team has the *potential* to go on that type of run. You don't think he'd get some attention if we did that well in march, especially with how bad we were last year and our mediocre to lukewarm expectations preseason this year?

mike anderson was different
he name was nike suitcase anderson
he was always looking for a better salary
he had the auburn job but he didn't want to interview for it ....

Anderson was willing to interview for the Auburn job. But Auburn wanted him to come on campus to interview. Which would have been a direct insult to UAB. You don't ask a sitting head coach to openly interview on campus for a job.

There was also the Miami job. They didn't ask him to come on campus.

There are a lot of hard feelings about Anderson, because fans said the same things about him as they are now about Haase. I remember fans saying Anderson loved Birmingham, he had kids in school, he would be like the Gonzaga coach. When they were proven wrong, they took it out on Anderson.

I believe any coach worth anything is looking to advance their career. There are a lot more high profile jobs than UAB. Call that self loThing if you wish, but it remains true. There are also stories every year of some coach at a smaller school who went to the NCAA's, became the hottest ticket, but decided to stay put out of loyalty or whatever. A couple of years later, they are fired by the school because they didn't win consistently. I don't blame a coach for striking while he' shot.

I like Haase. I have seen nothing that makes me think he will jump at the first chance. But because I haven t seen it, doesn't mean I am going to assume it won't happen.

What I want is for him to build the program. If he does that and moves on, I want UAB to continue to build the program with another coach like him. UAB failed miserably at that after Anderson.

I was referring to much more than a post here about self loathing but whatever. Just don't fall off your soap box.

(12-08-2013 12:41 PM)Grammar-Nazi Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 09:07 PM)LairDweller Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 09:00 PM)iam4uab Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 08:58 PM)UABFRENCHY Wrote:  the broadcast was nice

I was going to ask, what would it take for UAB to get something like that going?

I watched it via the internet on my big screen TV in HD.

i would guess that theres a cusa contract with the all access folks that would prevent us from doing our own for free. HOWEVER, theres no reason that our all-access feeds can't work

Actually, there is a way around that and it is what Northeastern does: A student-produced broadcast for educational purposes. Northwest Missouri State, where I teach, does it, and so does Northeastern. That live Internet stream we all watched last night was completely student produced by their journalism kids, which makes it exempt from non-compete clauses.

They only do home games, though, because of expenses.

And I bet it is underwritten by rich alumni. I would think there are some deep pockets among Northeastern's alumni.

(12-08-2013 12:59 PM)LairDweller Wrote:  [quote='FNblazer' pid='10145709' dateline='1386523261']


you're absolutely right…nobody cares (heee, heee, I'm kidding)

Just like no one cares about you and I predicting another 3-9 season next year.

Nearly EVERY great coach was "hired away" from his previous employer by his present employer. It is the nature of the system, not a factor of personality defect or virtue. When UAB becomes successful in any sport, it is likely the coach of that sport will gain recognition and get inquiries about his mobility.

In the specific case of Jerod Haase, it will happen and he will listen to the "siren song" to see if the opportunity suits him and his family. Just any program will not interest a coach with his background at the premier BB programs of Kansas and UNC. It will take a great offer from a program of great potential to even tempt him.

(12-08-2013 01:06 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  

(12-08-2013 12:41 PM)Grammar-Nazi Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 09:07 PM)LairDweller Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 09:00 PM)iam4uab Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 08:58 PM)UABFRENCHY Wrote:  the broadcast was nice

I was going to ask, what would it take for UAB to get something like that going?

I watched it via the internet on my big screen TV in HD.

i would guess that theres a cusa contract with the all access folks that would prevent us from doing our own for free. HOWEVER, theres no reason that our all-access feeds can't work

Actually, there is a way around that and it is what Northeastern does: A student-produced broadcast for educational purposes. Northwest Missouri State, where I teach, does it, and so does Northeastern. That live Internet stream we all watched last night was completely student produced by their journalism kids, which makes it exempt from non-compete clauses.

They only do home games, though, because of expenses.

And I bet it is underwritten by rich alumni. I would think there are some deep pockets among Northeastern's alumni.

Not necessarily. We produce comparable broadcasts here, and we have no deep pocket donors to our journalism program. We do it at minimal cost and most of it is paid for with the laboratory fees students pay for the journalism labs and practicum classes, which produce the live broadcasts. We do football, men's and women's basketball, and select baseball and volleyball games, all on a budget of about $25,000 a year.

(12-07-2013 09:08 PM)KevMo4UAB Wrote:  HCJH says he will travel close to 10,000 miles Monday through Wednesday.
???????

could be visiting:(UAB recruits I havent heard abt signing elsewhere)
F Tommy Heard
Lanham, Maryland
6'5 185

G John Crosby
Baltimore, Maryland
6'2" 160

PF Jeff Garrett
Oldsmar, FL(transferred from Gadsden City)
6-7 210

PF Tevin Glass
Northwest Florida State College
6-8 195

PF Kaylen Shane
John A. Logan College(Chicago)
6-9 260

PF Rokas Gustys
Oak Hill Academy
6-9 245

G Dewayne Russell
Northern Arizona

Espn has a kid listed as considering UAB for 2015 who lives in California.

UAB recruiting is dead silent right now.

(12-08-2013 01:19 PM)Grammar-Nazi Wrote:  

(12-08-2013 01:06 PM)Memphis Blazer Wrote:  

(12-08-2013 12:41 PM)Grammar-Nazi Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 09:07 PM)LairDweller Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 09:00 PM)iam4uab Wrote:  I was going to ask, what would it take for UAB to get something like that going?

I watched it via the internet on my big screen TV in HD.

i would guess that theres a cusa contract with the all access folks that would prevent us from doing our own for free. HOWEVER, theres no reason that our all-access feeds can't work

Actually, there is a way around that and it is what Northeastern does: A student-produced broadcast for educational purposes. Northwest Missouri State, where I teach, does it, and so does Northeastern. That live Internet stream we all watched last night was completely student produced by their journalism kids, which makes it exempt from non-compete clauses.

They only do home games, though, because of expenses.

And I bet it is underwritten by rich alumni. I would think there are some deep pockets among Northeastern's alumni.

Not necessarily. We produce comparable broadcasts here, and we have no deep pocket donors to our journalism program. We do it at minimal cost and most of it is paid for with the laboratory fees students pay for the journalism labs and practicum classes, which produce the live broadcasts. We do football, men's and women's basketball, and select baseball and volleyball games, all on a budget of about $25,000 a year.

(12-08-2013 12:41 PM)Grammar-Nazi Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 09:07 PM)LairDweller Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 09:00 PM)iam4uab Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 08:58 PM)UABFRENCHY Wrote:  the broadcast was nice

I was going to ask, what would it take for UAB to get something like that going?

I watched it via the internet on my big screen TV in HD.

i would guess that theres a cusa contract with the all access folks that would prevent us from doing our own for free. HOWEVER, theres no reason that our all-access feeds can't work

Actually, there is a way around that and it is what Northeastern does: A student-produced broadcast for educational purposes. Northwest Missouri, where I teach, does it, and so does Northeastern. That live Internet stream we all watched last night was completely student-produced by its journalism kids, which makes it exempt from non-compete clauses.

They only do home games, though, because of expenses.

BlazerPhil wrote Watson Brown and suggested this exact idea in 2003 after taking kid#1 on her tour of Georgia Tech when she was deciding where to go to school. They have 4 in campus channels there that reshow all on campus athletic events, tape and repeat lectures for particularly difficult classes and keep up the community calendar.

So you got ZERO response?

(12-09-2013 09:22 AM)the_blazerman Wrote:  So you got ZERO response?

No. He sent me a hand written note on UAB logoed card stock, thanking me for my idea. After that, the zero factor came in and he probably delegated it to someone else and they didn't do anything else about it.

Northeastern lost to Harvard and UAB in back to back games. What are the odds?

Glad I got to go to the game and represent all the way up in Bahstahn!

(12-10-2013 10:03 AM)BlazerFalcon Wrote:  Northeastern lost to Harvard and UAB in back to back games. What are the odds?

Glad I got to go to the game and represent all the way up in Bahstahn!

Sounds like you made a difference ! Way to go BlazerFalcon !

(12-08-2013 10:27 PM)BlazeNBham Wrote:  

(12-07-2013 09:08 PM)KevMo4UAB Wrote:  HCJH says he will travel close to 10,000 miles Monday through Wednesday.
???????

could be visiting:(UAB recruits I havent heard abt signing elsewhere)
F Tommy Heard
Lanham, Maryland
6'5 185

G John Crosby
Baltimore, Maryland
6'2" 160

PF Jeff Garrett
Oldsmar, FL(transferred from Gadsden City)
6-7 210

PF Tevin Glass
Northwest Florida State College
6-8 195

PF Kaylen Shane
John A. Logan College(Chicago)
6-9 260

PF Rokas Gustys
Oak Hill Academy
6-9 245

G Dewayne Russell
Northern Arizona

Espn has a kid listed as considering UAB for 2015 who lives in California.

UAB recruiting is dead silent right now.

We are still missing a few stops, this is only about 6,500 miles.