Matt Mitchell joining Wisconsin staff

[Redwing]

I’m actually not so worried about that. I’d be curious the statistic, but I’d guess that the transfers due to a coaching change in D2 are far fewer than high level D1. I’d guess that the attrition would likely be to guys giving up football altogether, rather than them saying they don’t like the staff. But the main guys at GV, some could go get playing time at other schools. Hardly any are going to improve on facilities and conditions that they get at GV though.

I’m more concerned about finding a coach that will push GV over the top. That is priority #1 over a quick process.

That's a valid perspective, but there's no can't miss hire out there. If there is, get him today. And don't kid yourself, though it might not be the best path, I wouldn't be surprised to see the top team talent go to look elsewhere with an external hire. One would expect some overhauls with a new coach so those higher end guys may say heck with it and see if the grass is greener elsewhere. Sadly, it likely won't be and they might not get much PT either. But who's around to talk them into staying?

[KleShreen]

Yeah, I'm not so sure that they value the makeup of the current team. External hire... bye bye team.

If they go with an external hire, I think the repercussions are going to be larger than anyone here thinks they would be.

[gvfootball01]

Yeah, I'm not so sure that they value the makeup of the current team. External hire... bye bye team.

I’m actually not so worried about that. I’d be curious the statistic, but I’d guess that the transfers due to a coaching change in D2 are far fewer than high level D1. I’d guess that the attrition would likely be to guys giving up football altogether, rather than them saying they don’t like the staff. But the main guys at GV, some could go get playing time at other schools. Hardly any are going to improve on facilities and conditions that they get at GV though.

I’m more concerned about finding a coach that will push GV over the top. That is priority #1 over a quick process.

[tip79]

When Ric Wesley resigned as basketball coach a interim coach was appointed while the search proceeded.

[Redwing]

I'm a little worried because I've heard this is going to be a 2-3 week thing, which would push GV in to signing day with no coach? Yikes.

Yeah, I'm not so sure that they value the makeup of the current team. External hire... bye bye team.

[KleShreen]

I'm a little worried because I've heard this is going to be a 2-3 week thing, which would push GV in to signing day with no coach? Yikes.

[Brandon]

Unless it has been changed recently the portal windows only apply to D1

Correct

[Gliac_fan10]

Any reason to believe this was timed up to stop kids from jumping into the transfer portal. I'm sure this was known about by MM and administrative staff well before the announcement. If they don't like the new hire, I believe there's another portal window from May 1 to May 15th. You D2 board members need to get this hire right. We need someone in the GLIAC to beat so we can keep our SOS up. : )

And btw...for all the GVers who wanted to get rid of Mitchell, are you guys happy? Or is there a little remorse setting in?

Unless it has been changed recently the portal windows only apply to D1

[DawgUp]

Well Mitch was offered and accepted the job on Saturday according to what he told the team and also what Wisconsin said in their comments so I dont think it was a timing thing. One thing Mitchell has going for him is honesty. And guys can still go into the portal since its a coaching change, same with the letter of intent guys. And what are your thoughts with Tony Annese and his job interviews...did he discuss those with the team as well?

Not asking if he told them about the interviews, just about accepting the job. I'm sure he's had other interviews and offers he turned down waiting for what he considered the right job. Coaches say a lot of things (see coach in Ann Arbor who said he was done flirting with the NFL last year, and then...lol).

From what I've seen of interviews with TA, he isn't interested in being someone's assistant coach. He "seems" like he's happy with the big fish in the small pond deal. If there was an FCS school in Michigan I think he'd be interested but who knows. He could bolt for a MAC or some other school to be their offensive coordinator in a week and I wouldn't be surprised.

Anyway, this isn't about TA. It's about who you're next coaching hire is. And I'm voting for Paul Winters to come to Allendale and restore GV to their glory days!!!!!!

[GV Retired Bum]

Well Mitch was offered and accepted the job on Saturday according to what he told the team and also what Wisconsin said in their comments so I dont think it was a timing thing. One thing Mitchell has going for him is honesty. And guys can still go into the portal since its a coaching change, same with the letter of intent guys. And what are your thoughts with Tony Annese and his job interviews...did he discuss those with the team as well?

He's too busy cuddling the national championship trophy :(

[MrsThortonMelon]

Any reason to believe this was timed up to stop kids from jumping into the transfer portal. I'm sure this was known about by MM and administrative staff well before the announcement. If they don't like the new hire, I believe there's another portal window from May 1 to May 15th. You D2 board members need to get this hire right. We need someone in the GLIAC to beat so we can keep our SOS up. : )

And btw...for all the GVers who wanted to get rid of Mitchell, are you guys happy? Or is there a little remorse setting in?

Well Mitch was offered and accepted the job on Saturday according to what he told the team and also what Wisconsin said in their comments so I dont think it was a timing thing. One thing Mitchell has going for him is honesty. And guys can still go into the portal since its a coaching change, same with the letter of intent guys. And what are your thoughts with Tony Annese and his job interviews...did he discuss those with the team as well?

[DawgUp]

Any reason to believe this was timed up to stop kids from jumping into the transfer portal. I'm sure this was known about by MM and administrative staff well before the announcement. If they don't like the new hire, I believe there's another portal window from May 1 to May 15th. You D2 board members need to get this hire right. We need someone in the GLIAC to beat so we can keep our SOS up. : )

And btw...for all the GVers who wanted to get rid of Mitchell, are you guys happy? Or is there a little remorse setting in?

[KleShreen]

Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody is watching. This should be even more so at a D2 institution.

Sure. But then people need to stop complaining about not winning championships every year. It's virtually impossible to accomplish both things at the same time at any level of football.

[Redwing]

My counter to this would be....we've been saying something to the effect of "be careful what you wish for" for a decade now in regards to TA. And nothing has happened. Nothing probably will happen. Nobody in D2 is getting hit with any kind of sanctions. It's the wild west. The NCAA doesn't care about D2 schools unless it's suspending players.

So it's just a matter of what GV fans and administrators want. You want to keep leading the conference in graduation rates and losing to Ferris? Or do you wanna be middle-of-the-pack in graduation rates and beat Ferris? I would venture a guess that winning titles gets your school more positive publicity than a high graduation rate, but that's just a guess. Would be great to do both, but that's like asking Navy to win an FBS championship.

Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody is watching. This should be even more so at a D2 institution.

[Brandon]

Totally doable...of course UIW only has 5 or 6 sports where as GVSU has 9 or 10, but they could cut half of the sports to go FCS...can you imagine how that would be recieved? Also Texas has more FCS schools in the state to play...GVSU would be on the long bus trips plan. Did you get a chance to find the UIW budget? I couldnt find it with my usual sources...being private I am sure they dont have to say much...LOL...kinda like Hillsdale..

From what I understand, there has been a huge infusion of cash from the family of Tom Benson to make the improvements possible.

UIW budget: $25,602,166
GVSU budget: $14,213,300