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Post by ptctitan on Apr 3, 2024 11:23:01 GMT -5
According to Jon Rothstein.
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Post by motorcitysam on Apr 3, 2024 11:32:42 GMT -5
Are we sure he's talking about us? He certainly is not using a University approved name for us. 🙂
If it's Montgomery, good luck to him. Go Titans.
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Post by Rogobob77 on Apr 3, 2024 11:32:50 GMT -5
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Post by kirky313 on Apr 3, 2024 11:45:04 GMT -5
I am calling it now.. Bad hire. I hope they did not pick him over the young and up-and-coming guys who were in their so-called top 4. He did not make it to the tournament in 10 years at NIU. He's from Inkster, so that's a plus, but who was he the primary recruiter for at State? This basketball program has been in a spiral since 2013.. 11 years now. hopefully, he can do something, but I have a bad feeling about this.
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Post by Commissioner on Apr 3, 2024 12:02:13 GMT -5
I am calling it now.. Bad hire. I hope they did not pick him over the young and up-and-coming guys who were in their so-called top 4. He did not make it to the tournament in 10 years at NIU. He's from Inkster, so that's a plus, but who was he the primary recruiter for at State? This basketball program has been in a spiral since 2013.. 11 years now. hopefully, he can do something, but I have a bad feeling about this. Seems like a very predictable, unimaginative choice. Doesn't mean it's the wrong choice, but probably a low upside. On paper, the downside doesn't look too great either, I guess, but its hard to get too excited. |
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Post by ptctitan on Apr 3, 2024 12:08:11 GMT -5
I am calling it now.. Bad hire. I hope they did not pick him over the young and up-and-coming guys who were in their so-called top 4. He did not make it to the tournament in 10 years at NIU. He's from Inkster, so that's a plus, but who was he the primary recruiter for at State? This basketball program has been in a spiral since 2013.. 11 years now. hopefully, he can do something, but I have a bad feeling about this. He had a better record at NIU than Ray did at Houston before we hired Ray. A lot will depend upon whom he gets to join his staff. Also, given his 4 months here as an assistant, he's not taking the job with any illusions about the facilities or the athletic department. I'd rather win games than win the introductory press conference. I agree that it's not an exciting hire, but I never thought that McCallum was an exciting hire. |
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Post by titansforever on Apr 3, 2024 12:13:32 GMT -5
Safe hire, local name recognition, should have some in-state/regional recruiting contacts. First, work on keeping Hurst and the younger talent. Hopeful it will work out.
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Post by rbj on Apr 3, 2024 12:14:35 GMT -5
I am calling it now.. Bad hire. I hope they did not pick him over the young and up-and-coming guys who were in their so-called top 4. He did not make it to the tournament in 10 years at NIU. He's from Inkster, so that's a plus, but who was he the primary recruiter for at State? This basketball program has been in a spiral since 2013.. 11 years now. hopefully, he can do something, but I have a bad feeling about this. He had a better record at NIU than Ray did at Houston before we hired Ray. A lot will depend upon whom he gets to join his staff. Also, given his 4 months here as an assistant, he's not taking the job with any illusions about the facilities or the athletic department. I'd rather win games than win the introductory press conference. I agree that it's not an exciting hire, but I never thought that McCallum was an exciting hire. It might not be a bad hire, but Montgomery must hire an assistant who can recruit. |
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Post by JDetroitTitan on Apr 3, 2024 12:27:51 GMT -5
If Mark hires a good staff and UDM keeps moving forward with improving the facilities this could turn out good.
Out of the four finalist leaked he was defiantly the most safest pick out of the group.
Time will show what safe gets you.
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Post by titanmike on Apr 3, 2024 12:30:14 GMT -5
I am calling it now.. Bad hire. I hope they did not pick him over the young and up-and-coming guys who were in their so-called top 4. He did not make it to the tournament in 10 years at NIU. He's from Inkster, so that's a plus, but who was he the primary recruiter for at State? This basketball program has been in a spiral since 2013.. 11 years now. hopefully, he can do something, but I have a bad feeling about this. He knows all the Big Ten coaches and many others. Izzo would of had to have endorsed it, while I cant say I like Izzo, I respect him as a coach. Coaches sometimes deserve a second chance; we don't know what kind of issues he faced at NIU. He is back in familiar territory. At 1-31 last year the only direction is up, we have some time. The real test will be what other changes will accompany his hire. |
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Post by calihanmole on Apr 3, 2024 12:32:56 GMT -5
“At 1-31 last year the only direction is up.”
Not 100% accurate.
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Post by ptctitan on Apr 3, 2024 12:53:38 GMT -5
It's official!
MEET AND GREET WITH COACH MONTGOMERY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 10 a.m.
UDM will host a meet and greet with Coach Montgomery for the media and community on April 10 at 10 a.m. in Calihan Hall. Everyone is invited to attend. Coach Montgomery, University and Athletics Department leadership will offer remarks, followed by interview opportunities for the media. For more information, please call 313-993-1700.
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Post by lafan on Apr 3, 2024 12:55:31 GMT -5
Not a horrible choice. Just safe whatever that means. When you have a 1-31 record, safe does not cut it. You have to take some risks which in this case would have been hiring a younger up and coming coach such as Blount. Total lack of imagination which has Vowels written all over it.
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Post by upbasketballfan on Apr 3, 2024 13:04:39 GMT -5
I am calling it now.. Bad hire. I hope they did not pick him over the young and up-and-coming guys who were in their so-called top 4. He did not make it to the tournament in 10 years at NIU. He's from Inkster, so that's a plus, but who was he the primary recruiter for at State? This basketball program has been in a spiral since 2013.. 11 years now. hopefully, he can do something, but I have a bad feeling about this. Not my first choice probably 3-4. I was hoping we would follow the blueprint laid out for success in our conference by Youngstown, Milwaukee and Green Bay! Nope we are smarter so no need to follow the map! Close but a little older with D1 experience. I like Fee the best! Good luck Coach Montgomery I hope you have the tenacity and energy for this. |
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Post by titanmike on Apr 3, 2024 13:10:21 GMT -5
Not a horrible choice. Just safe whatever that means. When you have a 1-31 record, safe does not cut it. You have to take some risks which in this case would have been hiring a younger up and coming coach such as Blount. Total lack of imagination which has Vowels written all over it. I get young, but since when is 54 not young? Maybe in college basketball coaching ranks. I am two years older, I don't consider myself old despite getting the senior discount at the movie theater and endless mailings from AARP. |
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