Previously at UI-Springfield.

36-15 this past season.

Overall record as HC……131-38.

https://twitter.com/kendallrogers/status...qsyn5erw5A

https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/baseb...peland/656

(06-11-2023 10:25 AM)HuskieDave Wrote:  Previously at UI-Springfield.

36-15 this padt season.

https://twitter.com/kendallrogers/status...qsyn5erw5A

https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/baseb...peland/656

This is not only the type of hire I wanted but also probably the best that could have realistically been anticipated.

I'm highly optimistic.

First reaction is this is a really good hire

Outstanding hire. It would be great to have a competitive program.

A winner and from the area too? This is a perfect fit!!!

(06-11-2023 10:35 AM)Big Red Wrote:  

(06-11-2023 10:25 AM)HuskieDave Wrote:  Previously at UI-Springfield.

36-15 this padt season.

https://twitter.com/kendallrogers/status...qsyn5erw5A

https://uisprairiestars.com/sports/baseb...peland/656

This is not only the type of hire I wanted but also probably the best that could have realistically been anticipated.

I'm highly optimistic.

Said this a couple months ago. Hire a coach from small school that knows the Midwest. I hope he leaves for greener pastures in the next 3 seasons because it means the program has done that well.

Classy guy and a winner. Glad to see Frazier take a chance on him.

That’s a great hire, guys. Local recruiting networks, winning big at lower level, etc.

We needed this. A winner with coaching experience and local to Illinois.

Frankly, on paper at least, this is a terrific hire. Local guy (Des Plaines), who pitched in Illinois in college (ISU), has been a recruiting coordinator in Illinois, and a very successful D2 HC (131-38). Exactly the ideal candidate for us.

Now let’s just hope it works.

Sounds like it might be officially announced tomorrow.

I really like this hire. Whether you like STF or not, for the last 4 years he made some astute hires.

He also seems to straighten out the paperwork processing at the HR department also.

(06-11-2023 10:38 PM)Schaefer Beer Wrote:  I really like this hire. Whether you like STF or not, for the last 4 years he made some astute hires.

He also seems to straighten out the paperwork processing at the HR department also.

This does look like a good hire, fingers crossed. Offering a winning D2 coach is not rocket science, still very excited for STF to go.

(06-12-2023 08:00 AM)NIUfilmmaker Wrote:  

(06-11-2023 10:38 PM)Schaefer Beer Wrote:  I really like this hire. Whether you like STF or not, for the last 4 years he made some astute hires.

He also seems to straighten out the paperwork processing at the HR department also.

This does look like a good hire, fingers crossed. Offering a winning D2 coach is not rocket science, still very excited for STF to go.

I here what you are saying Filmaker, but to sell a winning Div. 2 baseball coach on NIU that has Div. 3 level talent and JUCO facilities is not easy.

(06-11-2023 10:38 PM)Schaefer Beer Wrote:  I really like this hire. Whether you like STF or not, for the last 4 years he made some astute hires.
He also seems to straighten out the paperwork processing at the HR department also.

Let's not go overboard. He replaced the baseball coach he had hired. He replaced the women's soccer coach he had hired. A significant group on The Dog Pound still argue that he should replace the football plus men's and women's basketball coaches he hired. He's the same person who extended Marc Montgomery's contract. There are more than a few on here who would like to see him replaced. So you believe replacing his prior poor selections now makes him an astute hirer? Last but not least, what is your evidence that he has "straightened out the paperwork process?"
Let's just hope he actually has finally gotten some things right. Go Huskies.

(06-12-2023 05:22 PM)uiniu57 Wrote:  

(06-11-2023 10:38 PM)Schaefer Beer Wrote:  I really like this hire. Whether you like STF or not, for the last 4 years he made some astute hires.
He also seems to straighten out the paperwork processing at the HR department also.

Let's not go overboard. He replaced the baseball coach he had hired. He replaced the women's soccer coach he had hired. A significant group on The Dog Pound still argue that he should replace the football plus men's and women's basketball coaches he hired. He's the same person who extended Marc Montgomery's contract. There are more than a few on here who would like to see him replaced. So you believe replacing his prior poor selections now makes him an astute hirer? Last but not least, what is your evidence that he has "straightened out the paperwork process?"
Let's just hope he actually has finally gotten some things right. Go Huskies.

All he said was he’s made some good hires over the last few years. Also, who wants Burno replaced? They’re delusional.

(06-12-2023 05:22 PM)uiniu57 Wrote:  

(06-11-2023 10:38 PM)Schaefer Beer Wrote:  I really like this hire. Whether you like STF or not, for the last 4 years he made some astute hires.
He also seems to straighten out the paperwork processing at the HR department also.

Let's not go overboard. He replaced the baseball coach he had hired. He replaced the women's soccer coach he had hired. A significant group on The Dog Pound still argue that he should replace the football plus men's and women's basketball coaches he hired. He's the same person who extended Marc Montgomery's contract. There are more than a few on here who would like to see him replaced. So you believe replacing his prior poor selections now makes him an astute hirer? Last but not least, what is your evidence that he has "straightened out the paperwork process?"
Let's just hope he actually has finally gotten some things right. Go Huskies.

I said the last 4 years have seem to be good hires. The men & women soccer coaches seem to point those 2 programs in the right direction. The VB coach seems to bring in some experienced transfers. Burno is going in the right direction. And I still like the Coach Ham hire.

As far as the paperwork comment, it was an old joke to when Burno was hiring his assistants. It was 4 months before they were introduced. Someone said that it takes awhile to hire athletic coaches because NIU HR Department was loaded with paperwork.

(06-12-2023 05:22 PM)uiniu57 Wrote:  

(06-11-2023 10:38 PM)Schaefer Beer Wrote:  I really like this hire. Whether you like STF or not, for the last 4 years he made some astute hires.
He also seems to straighten out the paperwork processing at the HR department also.

Let's not go overboard. He replaced the baseball coach he had hired. He replaced the women's soccer coach he had hired. A significant group on The Dog Pound still argue that he should replace the football plus men's and women's basketball coaches he hired. He's the same person who extended Marc Montgomery's contract. There are more than a few on here who would like to see him replaced. So you believe replacing his prior poor selections now makes him an astute hirer? Last but not least, what is your evidence that he has "straightened out the paperwork process?"
Let's just hope he actually has finally gotten some things right. Go Huskies.

Loud does not equal significant.

It is official…..

https://twitter.com/niu_baseball/status/...qsyn5erw5A

https://niuhuskies.com/news/2023/6/13/ry...coach.aspx

(06-13-2023 10:57 AM)HuskieDave Wrote:  It is official…..

https://twitter.com/niu_baseball/status/...qsyn5erw5A

https://niuhuskies.com/news/2023/6/13/ry...coach.aspx

Do you think he would come to NIU without expectations of better facilities?

(06-13-2023 11:46 AM)niu16 Wrote:  

(06-13-2023 10:57 AM)HuskieDave Wrote:  It is official…..

https://twitter.com/niu_baseball/status/...qsyn5erw5A

https://niuhuskies.com/news/2023/6/13/ry...coach.aspx

Do you think he would come to NIU without expectations of better facilities?

From what I heard from players and parents was, they promised the last guy and team a new stadium and facilities by the time they graduated. Of which many of them did, and now we are only starting to see marginal improvements.

Our stadium is still HS 6A quality. The new field is nice.

You think STF showed him the Master Plan?

"Look at how amazing this all is"

"What is the timeline?"

"Soon...(hoping to get a new job before then)"