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New head coach to be named tomorrow at 10 am
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Originally posted by FlyHawk98 View PostTim Hausfeld is also at Lake Erie College. Not sure of any others off the top of my head.
Four year player and two time All WVIAC select under Crutch at WLU
2013/14 Coached at WLU under Crutch
2014/15 Coached at Southview HS OH
2015/16 Coached at DII WV Wesleyan
2016/17 Coached at DII Lake Erie College
Here's an interesting question...I wonder if any of WLU's top three candidates would be on the Fairmont list??
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Originally posted by boatcapt View PostI agree. Still needs some seasoning. Buuuuuttttt...If Howlet turns the job down and follows Crutch to Nova, the Chaminade guys says no thanks, Hawaii is too good to leave and Huffman also says no thanks, Fee is at least from the WLU/Crutch coaching tree. If the goal is to get a coach with attachment to the Crutch WLU success, Fee fills that bill.
I would imagine there are other former Toppers in the coaching ranks but the only other one I could find after a quick Google search was Mike Lamberti who just completed his first year as an assistant at Embry-Riddle. Anyone know of any others?
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Originally posted by boatcapt View PostWLU is a unique program. We are not going to be successful playing a "star" based system that seems to be the norm even across DII land. Crutch's system is perfect particular for a place that is difficult to recruit to because it does not rely on recruiting stars or feeding your one or two "big time" players the ball. As has been discussed in numerous articles over the years, Crutch's system is "different" than what almost any other program runs. So if you bring in an outsider, regardless of his credentials, you are almost certain to have a change from the Crutch system to one that is more "traditional"...I.E. Based on getting a couple of big time recruits and a collection of other bit players who's pimary job will be to feed the ball to the stars and get out of their way.
WLU's current team, even without Dennis, is very good. These players came to WLU to play for Crutch and play a very unique style of basketball that has proven to be highly successful. Quite a few of these players are watching who WLU brings in and if he ain't going to continue to play the Crutch style, they will transfer. I've been led to believe there are 4
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Originally posted by IUP24 View PostIf West Liberty is actually scouring low level college basketball assistants just to simply find a Crutchfield or West Liberty connection, then that's great news for the MEC and the rest of the Atlantic Region, because that program will most likely go downhill in a hurry.
Hire the best candidate for the job, not just because somebody knows Crutchfield.
West Liberty is a brand name in Division 2 basketball. They'll get a lot of qualified people that want to come coach there. People that are probably much more qualified than former Hilltopper players.
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WLU's current team, even without Dennis, is very good. These players came to WLU to play for Crutch and play a very unique style of basketball that has proven to be highly successful. Quite a few of these players are watching who WLU brings in and if he ain't going to continue to play the Crutch style, they will transfer. I've been led to believe there are 4
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Originally posted by boatcapt View PostI agree. Still needs some seasoning. Buuuuuttttt...If Howlet turns the job down and follows Crutch to Nova, the Chaminade guys says no thanks, Hawaii is too good to leave and Huffman also says no thanks, Fee is at least from the WLU/Crutch coaching tree. If the goal is to get a coach with attachment to the Crutch WLU success, Fee fills that bill.
I would imagine there are other former Toppers in the coaching ranks but the only other one I could find after a quick Google search was Mike Lamberti who just completed his first year as an assistant at Embry-Riddle. Anyone know of any others?
If West Liberty is actually scouring low level college basketball assistants just to simply find a Crutchfield or West Liberty connection, then that's great news for the MEC and the rest of the Atlantic Region, because that program will most likely go downhill in a hurry.
Hire the best candidate for the job, not just because somebody knows Crutchfield.
West Liberty is a brand name in Division 2 basketball. They'll get a lot of qualified people that want to come coach there. People that are probably much more qualified than former Hilltopper players.
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Originally posted by FlyHawk98 View PostI'd pass on Fee. I think he's a great guy but he isn't ready to be the HC of a top program. He either needs to be an assistant with a winning program or he needs to take over a lesser program than what we have.
I would imagine there are other former Toppers in the coaching ranks but the only other one I could find after a quick Google search was Mike Lamberti who just completed his first year as an assistant at Embry-Riddle. Anyone know of any others?Last edited by boatcapt; 03-24-2017, 10:21 PM.
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Originally posted by Chuck Norris View PostI'd be curious to know who initially steered the conversation from Nova calling Crutchfield as a reference for Fee to Crutchfield being in the mix and eventually getting the job. Just seems strange to me. I'm not sure how I'd feel if a mentor who I listed as a job reference ended up taking the job I was hoping he'd recommend me for. Obviously Fee is ok with it if he's staying on staff. Clearly most WLU player's loyalty to the man runs very deep.
I'm not saying Crutch is the perfect coach, but I can only think of one former player that has said anything negative about him. All but him speak of Crutch in the most glowing terms as a coach, leader and friend. I've only actually met him a coupe of times and those were brief encounters so I can't really say.Last edited by boatcapt; 03-24-2017, 09:51 PM.
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I'd be curious to know who initially steered the conversation from Nova calling Crutchfield as a reference for Fee to Crutchfield being in the mix and eventually getting the job. Just seems strange to me. I'm not sure how I'd feel if a mentor who I listed as a job reference ended up taking the job I was hoping he'd recommend me for. Obviously Fee is ok with it if he's staying on staff. Clearly most WLU player's loyalty to the man runs very deep.
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I'd pass on Fee. I think he's a great guy but he isn't ready to be the HC of a top program. He either needs to be an assistant with a winning program or he needs to take over a lesser program than what we have.
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Fee isn't leaving Nova. He is the recruiting bridge Crutch needs to get off the ground there.
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Originally posted by Sportsnut View PostHope it's Howlett!
Played two years at D1 Detroit-Mercy
Played two years at WLU under Crutch
Coached at WLU under Crutch in 2011/12
Coached at DII Clarion in 2012/13
Coached at D1 Detroit-Mercy in 2013/14
Coached the last two years at Nova
Not saying he is the #1 candidate but he does have the WLU pedigree and the stamp of approval from Crutch.
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Originally posted by Columbuseer View PostAs of Feb 17, 2017, Shawn was playing for the Ohio Bootleggers in the Basketball premier league. thepbl.com
I am suprised WV did not have that nickname trademarked LOL
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