Next coach

[YSUFANSINCE1990]

  Danny Peters has a bright future, but he has no shot at getting the YSU job at this point of his career.  Strollo wants someone with head coaching experience, although McFadden will likely get an interview.

 Strollo does like Calhoun from Fairmont State.  He has done a great job there in just 5 years.

[jbags]

After doing some research on candidates I really hope Calhoun from Fairmont St pushes for the job...he seems a perfect fit

[ytownchief22]

Interesting they noted they want head coaching experience. Would mean McFadden would probably not get the job, which would be a mistake.

[go guins]

Interesting they noted they want head coaching experience. Would mean McFadden would probably not get the job, which would be a mistake.

Jerry Slocum before YSU, successful head coach.  Obviously that is the only way to go!  Meet the person, talk to the person, get to know their goals and methods.  Pick the best person you can for the job.  NO preconceved ideas as to who or what.  Otherwise you lose, and WE lose.

[YsuPride]

Does anybody know the complete list of applicants so far?

[ytownchief22]

Does anybody know the complete list of applicants so far?

I think it's a little too early for that. If I had to guess from what I've heard.

McFadden
Calhoun
Fuline
Peters

[go guins]

Does anybody know the complete list of applicants so far?

I think it's a little too early for that. If I had to guess from what I've heard.

McFadden
Calhoun
Fuline
Peters

5 will get you 10 the next MBB HC isn't on this blogger's list!

[Wick250]

To amplify the point that jbags made, Calhoun indeed seems like a perfect fit.  Here are some credentials, courtesy of a former poster who was the best researcher this board ever had:

-native of northeastern Ohio
-DI assistant under Bob Huggins at WVU
-76% winning percentage at Fairmont State (117-36.)
-stayed at that DII program for five years, suggesting he would, if successful, give us at least that.
-in his mid-thirties.  Young enough to be ambitious and not complacent.

He is now at the top of my list, with McFadden second.

[YSUFANSINCE1990]

  I do think McFadden and Calhoun will get interviews.  There is a lot I don't know. but what I do know is that Peters and Fuline have no shot, and will not be interviewed.  Peters about 5 years from getting a D-1 job, and Fuline not even in the discussion.

 I couldn't agree more, no preconceived plan, whether a D-1 assistant or current D-2 head coach, hire the best guy, much of that can be determined during the interview.

[jbags]

I think Calhoun is a no brainer if he wants the job...unless a prominent alum pushes for McFadden...dark horse Pat Beilein and Derrick Kellogg

[ysuguins4]

I wonder if John Groce would have any interest, or if he will go back to OSU?  Around .500 at Illinois, but had success at OU.

[ytowngirl]

I think Calhoun is a no brainer if he wants the job...unless a prominent alum pushes for McFadden...dark horse Pat Beilein and Derrick Kellogg

Forget Kellogg.  He can't do anything at UMass in a basketball rich state.

[guinpen]

Think that I heard Joe Lombardi's name on the radio today. Interesting candidate, plenty of D1 assistant experience. And a 726 winning percentage at D2 Indiana.

Not to mention his ties to YSU. A bit older maybe mid 50s.

[ytownchief22]

I would take Calhoun. Still like McFadden as my favorite.

[jbags]

Plain Dealer mentions Calhoun..Donlon..Ford...Groce..and Jermaine Kimbrough...no Jent....also..we need someone younger than Lombardi..if we go a guy in his 50's it better be a bigger name from D1....gut feeling tells me McFadden gets it...hope this doesn't mess up recruiting...like they say ..recruiting is like shaving..do it every day or you look like a bum