(04-09-2021 08:02 AM)queenladybug817 Wrote:  I think it’s a bit defeatist and telling that people believe there is nothing we can do about it.

We as fans and a community can change. We can tackle the issues of racism and racial injustice and make it a priority. Make our community welcoming for people of color, like these young men (and all our athletes in the other programs too). We can speak out against racism and hold people accountable for their part in all of this.

Saying nothing can be done to convince them to stay Is accepting that we can’t change and be better. It’s relegating our community to always being a backwoods racist area where ignorance runs rampant and rich white men want the young black men to shut up and just provide the entertainment, rather than ever bother speaking out about problems they face.

I’m sorry, I’m not willing to let this get swept under the rug. Even if these young men leave, will their replacements feel comfortable enough here to stay after they realize the community hasn’t made any progress over these next few years? To fix the problem, we’ve first got to admit the problem exists and then work towards the remedy. I’m not sure everyone even on here is willing to admit the problem yet though.

Very well said!

Was Oliver ever a candidate for this job after Forbes left? He kind of alluded to that during an interview I saw with Sandos that is floating around out there. He said "it just didn't work out" or something to that effect. I only heard of the short list being Shay and Jans.

(04-09-2021 08:02 AM)queenladybug817 Wrote:  

(04-09-2021 07:23 AM)Bucster Wrote:  

(04-08-2021 10:48 PM)shampoo Wrote:  Brewer bros, Charlie Weber, David Sloan, Richard Amafuele, Serrel Smith, I think Ismael Valdez, one of the walkons...not sure who guy with the blue top is. Wondering if that’s possibly Silas Adheke closest to camera with back turned, hard to say.

I think you are correct on all of those. I think Patterson is the guy in the blue hat? And yes I'm certain that is Silas with his back turned, the hair gives it away. Mo Schramm, the other walkon is there as well. Who is the other guy in the gold shirt? (not Charlie) He looks old enough to be a coach. I know it's just a picture but they all look happy, again can't tell the whole story with just a few pictures though. I do wish they all stay but nothing we can do about it.

I think it’s a bit defeatist and telling that people believe there is nothing we can do about it.

We as fans and a community can change. We can tackle the issues of racism and racial injustice and make it a priority. Make our community welcoming for people of color, like these young men (and all our athletes in the other programs too). We can speak out against racism and hold people accountable for their part in all of this.

Saying nothing can be done to convince them to stay Is accepting that we can’t change and be better. It’s relegating our community to always being a backwoods racist area where ignorance runs rampant and rich white men want the young black men to shut up and just provide the entertainment, rather than ever bother speaking out about problems they face.

I’m sorry, I’m not willing to let this get swept under the rug. Even if these young men leave, will their replacements feel comfortable enough here to stay after they realize the community hasn’t made any progress over these next few years? To fix the problem, we’ve first got to admit the problem exists and then work towards the remedy. I’m not sure everyone even on here is willing to admit the problem yet though.

I agree and this is well said. ESTU has always been a fortress for civil right and is a bright light in this area. Do people really think our athletes are a different subset of the rest of America? They have explained themselves many times and should not have to again. It is time for the region to change and support our athletes and coaches like Coach Shay. I think it can be done too. I will be supporting them 100%.

https://twitter.com/ETSU_MBB/status/1380...86594?s=20

I am assuming that is a coach that hasn't been named yet. Big guy with Mustache working with the players.

(04-09-2021 03:32 PM)RodShaw2 Wrote:  https://twitter.com/ETSU_MBB/status/1380...86594?s=20

I am assuming that is a coach that hasn't been named yet. Big guy with Mustache working with the players.

That looks encouraging. Thanks for posting that!

I am waiting on his coaching staff being named/in place more so than the players.

He needs staff in place and at work ASAP. The current players can see who they will be

working with, they can be working the phones for replacements and the fans can get an idea

on what direction the team is going to go in.

(04-11-2021 12:46 PM)RodShaw2 Wrote:  I am waiting on his coaching staff being named/in place more so than the players.

He needs staff in place and at work ASAP. The current players can see who they will be

working with, they can be working the phones for replacements and the fans can get an idea

on what direction the team is going to go in.

I am sure they are already here (we have seen at least one)

But would be nice to know who so we can see the experience etc.

Looks like the full staff is in place now.

(04-15-2021 08:42 AM)Bucster Wrote:  

Looks like the full staff is in place now.

Nice! Any info on any of these guys?

(04-15-2021 08:44 AM)Buced_Up Wrote:  

(04-15-2021 08:42 AM)Bucster Wrote:  

Looks like the full staff is in place now.

Nice! Any info on any of these guys?

Days was an assistant at Coastal Carolina
Bialkowski was DOBO at Maryland
Robinson was an assistant at C of C
Campbell was a grad assistant at UT

That is about all I know at the moment.

(04-09-2021 03:32 PM)RodShaw2 Wrote:  https://twitter.com/ETSU_MBB/status/1380...86594?s=20

I am assuming that is a coach that hasn't been named yet. Big guy with Mustache working with the players.

It is Days, lol I he retweeted the video.

(04-15-2021 08:44 AM)Buced_Up Wrote:  

(04-15-2021 08:42 AM)Bucster Wrote:  

Looks like the full staff is in place now.

Nice! Any info on any of these guys?

https://goccusports.com/sports/mens-bask...-days/2028
https://umterps.com/sports/mens-basketba...koski/1900

https://cofcsports.com/sports/mens-baske...binson/725

(04-15-2021 09:27 AM)RodShaw2 Wrote:  

(04-15-2021 08:44 AM)Buced_Up Wrote:  

(04-15-2021 08:42 AM)Bucster Wrote:  

Looks like the full staff is in place now.

Nice! Any info on any of these guys?

https://goccusports.com/sports/mens-bask...-days/2028
https://umterps.com/sports/mens-basketba...koski/1900

https://cofcsports.com/sports/mens-baske...binson/725

I remember Robinson as a player at Winthrop. He was also an assistant at App under the previous head coach, Jim Fox.

"Formal" announcement of coaching staff :
https://www.wjhl.com/sports/college-sports-2/etsu-bucs/

Interview on the Sports Animal (Knoxville)

https://post.futurimedia.com/wnml/playli...13718.html

(04-19-2021 10:54 AM)BigIslandBuc Wrote:  "Formal" announcement of coaching staff :
https://www.wjhl.com/sports/college-sports-2/etsu-bucs/

I like the selection of experienced coaches and hope they work together well. I especially like S.Park who can make a major difference in our mind set and physique.....Go Bucs

https://www.wivb.com/jerry-sullivan/buff...ource=t.co

https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/sports/...ium=social

https://twitter.com/WCYB_Heather/status/...87619?s=20

Coaches bio's are up on ETSUBucs.com

https://www.etsubucs.com/mbasketball/coaches/

https://www.pscp.tv/TheFieldOf68/1OdKrVvnZqXKX?t=2m30s