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I'm wondering what is taking so long with the announcement of the staff. I have to think 1 or 2 guys turned down an offer.

The Williams & Mary kid was with the previous staff that was talking to him.

I'm disappointed that Zane didn't change his mind and return to VU.  I wonder if Roger had the chance to talk to him.  Perhaps Roger's game plan wasn't appealing to Zane.  In any event, let's move on!

Based on the fast paced style of offense Roger described, I'm not sure he'd be a perfect fit. But there is always room for good players on the roster.

https://twitter.com/valpo_hoops/status/1647644900840570880?s=46&t=cNk7taMAYtxNl1Q0_O79Gw

Does anyone know if any Valpo Basketball players made any NIL $ last year?

Apparently a good amount of players at other MVC schools were getting paid $25K per semester last season. I doubt Valpo players were.

It's going to be imperative for Valpo to build connections with the business community to be able to recruit competitive talent in the coming years.

Carson would be a really interest Coach to add to the the staff as a special assistant to the head coach. Carson has a lot of head coaching experience to advise Roger. He's also a Region native and very well connected to the NWI coaching circles for recruiting...

https://twitter.com/carsonjames43/status/1645908949592588291?s=46&t=cNk7taMAYtxNl1Q0_O79Gw

I can see some potential problems with how the basketball/ARC donation requests are structured:

1. Roger Powell is a great hire and there is a really good chance that he will do a great job. But performance, not expectation, is more likely to drive donations. Furthermore, it is a general request and many people like to give to specific things.
2. $12,000 for the ARC is a small fraction of what is needed to really renovate the ARC. Crowdfunding is the wrong method for ARC improvements.

Valid points, but additionally our fanbase is small and I think there are a lot of very passionate Valpo fans who love the idea of upgrades and a new arena, but don't want to be the ones to fork out the money.

Let's be real, a lot of people on this board want something but don't want to commit anything financially, not even $50.

So the question, I'd pose to the group, is what would it take for you to make a donation to ARC renovations or a new arena fund? And let's be honest and not lie to ourselves. Are you flat out just unwilling or unable to make a donation at this time? I understand, being unable to financially, but it's pretty easy to find things we frivolously spend money on, reoccurring subscriptions we never use, lottery tickets, random junk at the store you know you don't need but buy anyways. A lot of people on this board could donate but have made the choice not to, for whatever reason. If you are a frequent Visitor to this message board, you obviously have a passion for Valpo Basketball. My question to you, is your frivolous spending (we all do it sometimes) worth more than the joy, Valpo Basketball brings you?

https://twitter.com/valpobasketball/status/1645864290551844888?s=46&t=cNk7taMAYtxNl1Q0_O79Gw

Time for everyone to put their money where their mouth is.

Valpo Basketball is ONLY at 9% on a goal of $12K while the swim team had a goal of $10K and is already at 50% of their goal!

https://twitter.com/valpo_hoops/status/1644035470521712641?s=46&t=cNk7taMAYtxNl1Q0_O79Gw
https://twitter.com/valpo_hoops/status/1645223294386290688?s=46&t=cNk7taMAYtxNl1Q0_O79Gw

I have a feeling one of Matt Olinger & Luke Simmons will land a position on the new Coaching staff.

I've heard through rumors that Luke Gore has sold his house, almost immediately, and is looking for employment in other areas of the country.

Wow that's a bummer. I understand, but from understanding he was at the ARC on Monday from what I heard. I could see him putting it up for sale but selling the house in 2 weeks is like a fire sale drill.

I was really hoping Coach Gore would stick with Valpo, especially since he has a personal friendship with Coach Powell

I honestly wonder on Valpo's chances here. If he's willing to entertain mid-majors if Valpo can aid with local NIL businesses willing to sponsor him. He'd be one of the most consequential recruiting signing in a very long time for Valpo.

But ultimately I think he lands at ND...

He's not really an Indiana kid. His father worked for the Chicago police department and moved to Valpo to be safer.

My guess would be that he ends up at DePaul or Northwestern with a small possibility of UIC.

I would definitely qualify Brandon as a hometown kid. He has roots here. It may not be his whole life but that's not important. He's one of Valparaiso's very own.

I feel there is a better than 50-50 shot Buggs is in Valpo's coaching staff.

I honestly wonder on Valpo's chances here. If he's willing to entertain mid-majors if Valpo can aid with local NIL businesses willing to sponsor him. He'd be one of the most consequential recruiting signing in a very long time for Valpo.

But ultimately I think he lands at ND...

Broekhoff and Buggs, two names mentioned as possible assistants, are among those who join Paul Oren in this video podcast remembrance of the 2012-13 season:

https://www.thevictorybell.com/p/hard-to-believe-its-been-10-years

Broekhoff will definitely not be in the mix. He loves being home and is making pretty good $ being a star in Australia

https://twitter.com/valpo_hoops/status/1644035470521712641?s=46&t=cNk7taMAYtxNl1Q0_O79Gw
https://twitter.com/valpo_hoops/status/1645223294386290688?s=46&t=cNk7taMAYtxNl1Q0_O79Gw

I have no clue if this is true...

https://twitter.com/juco_kingdom060/status/1643479883060838400?s=46&t=cNk7taMAYtxNl1Q0_O79Gw

Quote from: VU2014 on April 03, 2023, 08:04:34 PM
My guy says Ed Schilling is going to get the job.

I hope it's Jake Diebler, but I can't get a sense of who is in or out right now. The people who are in the know are aren't talking.

Is your guy drinking?  Schilling would  be Lottich lite.
Look at his record.

I should clarify and say my gut* not guy. Sorry guys. Typo.

Maybe I'm a little too down on the coaching search after hearing the Tonagel news and I got cynical that we'd need to settle for Ed.

But Paul's article this morning is encouraging as it indicates that Jake and Roger are potentially seriously in the mix!

I'm all for Jake or Roger!

I don't really want Ed Schilling over Jake, Roger or Greg, but I don't want knock the guy.

I'll pose a question to the board. In your careers have you learned and grown as professional in your careers compared to who you were 20 years ago? I sure as hell have learned a lot and have grown as a professional in from when I first started my career (admittedly less 20 years).

Guys, it's a lazy take to say the guy is a lost cause because of a coaching stint from 20 years ago. Sure are there concerns or question marks? Absolutely. Respectfully, if Bryce and Homer Drew are giving a strong recommendation for him as a Coach, I'm sure as hell going to trust their opinion compared to anyone on this board.

Did we really need to make another thread?

My guy says Ed Schilling is going to get the job.

I hope it's Jake Diebler, but I can't get a sense of who is in or out right now. The people who are in the know are aren't talking.

My knowledge is based on history.  Based on past history Schillings run with Wright state is not impressive.   At least Tonagel has a winning program.   For those of you who say it's NAIA Homer came from Bethel an NAIA school.


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I think there has been an assumption that Tonagel would take the job if offered. Maybe we need to reconsider our preconceived assumptions.

There is a story (possibly many) to be written about who were the names involved in the search and who were legitimate options.

My gut* says Ed Schilling is going to get the job.

I hope it's Jake Diebler, but I can't get a sense of who is in or out right now. The people who are in the know are aren't talking.

Keep in mind it's advantageous to the school to get that buyout news out. It's a small PR win for a school in financial trouble

Hard no on Chris Lowery and Cuonzo Martin. Roger Powell not leaving Gonzaga, JR Blount not leaving Iowa State, Knight makes too much at Rutgers. Haven't heard much rumblings on Terry Johnson from Purdue recently.

On Paul's latest podcast, he did throw out the name Emanuel Dildy, but sounded like more of speculated fit for Valpo. Dildy is known as a great recruiter. He was primary recruiter for JFL

Given Padilla's heightened interest in hiring minorities, someone like Greg or Schilling may be at the bottom of the list, if at all. I'd love to see Tonagel get the job and I'm betting that he will. If Schilling was let go early in his contract, does it matter how long he has been coaching?  He would be a bad choice in my view. Greg is squeaky clean.

From an outsider's perspective, I think Just Sayin is spot on regarding the emphasis likely to be placed on diversity in the hiring.  My 'read of the room' is that this is a priority.

If that's right, someone like Tonagel might not be a priority. 

I talked to a Valpo Alum who works in another collegiate athletics department and this was brought out up.

Dr. Small was in charge of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at the Iowa State athletics department. The person speculated that a minority candidate might have an edge in the hiring process. Not sure if it's true or not, but I'd thought I'd share with the board.

I just want the best coach possible and someone who fits Valpo's culture.

Just my opinion, but I think we are down to Ed Schilling and Greg Tonagel. Both want the job and meet the Valpo criteria. Small has to get over his "fear" that Tonagel may be too religious or NAIA is too small. Either one will have to help raise money for facilities. UCONN has no NIL players on roster...

I really, REALLY hope Schilling is not in the final two. Would be a disaster in my opinion.

Are we honestly considering someone who was so bad at Wright State that they fired him with 3 years left in his contract? Matt Lottich has a better track than Schilling has - in a much tougher league. I'd have more confidence in someone from this board than I would him.

I'm sorry but the Schilling to Lottich comparison is ridiculous.

Schilling has been coaching basketball sincr before Lottich was born when he landed the Valpo job. Schilling has so much experience compared to Lottich.

I'm not saying I would like a Schilling hire but I will say he'd be much more prepared to be a head coach than what Lottich was.