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[IUPbigINDIANS]

3-5 years ago, yes, but I'm not so sure that is the case anymore. I think the new AD will want his stamp on the hiring.

There is a faction which I think will push for a more up-tempo coaching philosophy. While Fite is trying it this year, I think Fite to Indiana is pretty much Joe 2.0

[IUPalum]

I'm nowhere near Indiana and I've been told multiple times it's an unspoken understanding that Fite succeeds Lombardi.

3-5 years ago, yes, but I'm not so sure that is the case anymore. I think the new AD will want his stamp on the hiring.

[IUPalum]

I still don't see what the issue with that is. When Gannon/Hurst were in the GLIAC, they played games in Michigan at 730p and then came back and those were on school nights too.

You're fighting with a clown. He's clueless and always has been.

[bballfan03]

Then what's the reason, genius? Talk to an AD or coach and get a clue. If those games yesterday are 5/7, the Erie schools don't get home until 3am. That's not happening if it can be avoided.

I still don't see what the issue with that is. When Gannon/Hurst were in the GLIAC, they played games in Michigan at 730p and then came back and those were on school nights too.

[Chuck Norris]

You know my theory. I think the brass in Indiana are already set to try and lure Fite to IUP.

He has a lot of connections here, coached under Joe for years, is from Latrobe, etc.


That said, IUP will be a very attractive D2 opening (when it happens). IUP can pay, has a fancy arena and big following, tradition and history, etc.

When he left for Ship, I figured if Fite had any kind of success it was a given he’d be back to succeed Joe, or at least IUP would go all in to make it happen. And I still think he’d be a great choice when that day comes. But to your last point, IUP could probably get a number of interesting candidates if they cast a wide net with their search. And if things slip a little (or a lot) at the end of Joe’s tenure I wonder if they’d be even more willing to open up the search rather than just hand the reigns to his former right hand man.

[WarriorVoice]

You sound dumb, just stop!

Then what's the reason, genius? Talk to an AD or coach and get a clue. If those games yesterday are 5/7, the Erie schools don't get home until 3am. That's not happening if it can be avoided.

[Fightingscot82]

You know my theory. I think the brass in Indiana are already set to try and lure Fite to IUP.

He has a lot of connections here, coached under Joe for years, is from Latrobe, etc.


That said, IUP will be a very attractive D2 opening (when it happens). IUP can pay, has a fancy arena and big following, tradition and history, etc.

I'm nowhere near Indiana and I've been told multiple times it's an unspoken understanding that Fite succeeds Lombardi.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

True but remember that Fee is from this area so is he content staying around? Could a PSAC team with more money steal him away?

You know my theory. I think the brass in Indiana are already set to try and lure Fite to IUP.

He has a lot of connections here, coached under Joe for years, is from Latrobe, etc.


That said, IUP will be a very attractive D2 opening (when it happens). IUP can pay, has a fancy arena and big following, tradition and history, etc.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

True but remember that Fee is from this area so is he content staying around? Could a PSAC team with more money steal him away?

I just see Fee as a young fast-riser that (by March) will have likely turned a 3-25 team in to an NCAA threat in just one off-season.

If I was some low major I'd certainly be interested.

That said, it still blows my mind Ben is still at WL.

[IUPalum]

I wasn't talking P5 but I could surely see a lower mid-major wanting to take a chance on a young coach like Fee.

True but remember that Fee is from this area so is he content staying around? Could a PSAC team with more money steal him away?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

It's harder to run a pressing system at a higher Division 1 level. Better guard play and taller players make it easier to break a press. Most D2 teams can't simply throw the ball to some 6-10 guy to foil the press.

I wasn't talking P5 but I could surely see a lower mid-major wanting to take a chance on a young coach like Fee.

[bballfan03]

Gannon and WL will play in the final.

And, Fee will then be gone to a D1 quickly after.

If this system had any shot for a D1 school, Crutchfield would have been gone long ago. This is a D2 system. Fee would be insane to go D1 with the intention of taking this style with him.

[IUPHawks24]

It's harder to run a pressing system at a higher Division 1 level. Better guard play and taller players make it easier to break a press. Most D2 teams can't simply throw the ball to some 6-10 guy to foil the press.

Valid points. Tobin Anderson’s system isn’t as extreme as the West Liberty/Nova/Gannon style either. Shaka Smart had to abandon his havoc system at Texas because it wasn’t working in the Big 12.

In Division I everyone has the same number of scholarships too (13) so it’s harder to wear down an opponent… Division II schools have less and it’s unequal.

[Ship69]

It's been incredibly impressive. I didn't think it would happen until at least year 2, but he's made a believer of me. They play so confident and free. And he did a really good job recruiting.

I wouldn't say so fast about Division I though. That's a harder sell at that level. The success of the St Thomas Aquinas coach does help. But it's a harder sell, especially the higher you go in Division I.

It's harder to run a pressing system at a higher Division 1 level. Better guard play and taller players make it easier to break a press. Most D2 teams can't simply throw the ball to some 6-10 guy to foil the press.

[IUPHawks24]

Gannon and WL will play in the final.

And, Fee will then be gone to a D1 quickly after.

It's been incredibly impressive. I didn't think it would happen until at least year 2, but he's made a believer of me. They play so confident and free. And he did a really good job recruiting.

I wouldn't say so fast about Division I though. That's a harder sell at that level. The success of the St Thomas Aquinas coach does help. But it's a harder sell, especially the higher you go in Division I.