Coach Easley leaving

[mred]

After nine seasons, WBB associate head coach Easley is leaving.

http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=205400455&DB_OEM_ID=10700

It doesn't say whether he's getting a new position or retiring.

 

[swiacyfan]

opens the door for lyndsey fennelly or allison lacey?

 

[mwwbbfan]

opens the door for lyndsey fennelly or allison lacey?

If you think that it will be anyone other than Billy Fennelly or Josh Carper you are kidding yourself.

 

[mred]

If you think that it will be anyone other than Billy Fennelly or Josh Carper you are kidding yourself.

That'd be disappointing, imho. We've had the same three assistants for a long time, and in many ways that stability has been helpful in keeping us in the tournament for six straight years. But this is a rare opportunity to get some fresh blood in the program. I don't think a hire from within is a good idea.

What about someone like Randi Peterson? She may be a Hawkeye, but she'd be a solid hire. Or maybe someone from Texas, given how much recruiting we've been doing down there recently.

 

[Clones85']

No way it's not Billy Fennelly.

 

[mred]

Here's someone with experience in Texas who needs a job: Report -- Texas Longhorns coach Gail Goestenkors resigning - ESPN

Probably can't afford her, though.

 

[C.John]

I agree with mred, time to bring in some fresh blood/insight.

 

[cyfan50438]

After nine seasons, WBB associate head coach Easley is leaving.

http://www.cyclones.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=205400455&DB_OEM_ID=10700

It doesn't say whether he's getting a new position or retiring.

I would think he would be retiring. If he left due to another position then he wouldn't be staying till June 30th. IMO

 

[volclone]

Bring in someone who is a great recruiter--we haven't had that among the assistants in a while.

 

[mred]

I would think he would be retiring. If he left due to another position then he wouldn't be staying till June 30th. IMO

He graduated college in 1977, so he's at least 56 or so. Given his age and the length of his coaching career, retirement would be a tempting option.

 

[cyclone13]

I have a feeling BF thinks that it's time to shake up the staff. If he retires, the press release will mention that he decides to retire

 

[swiacyfan]

Gail Goestenkors would be a huge asset to the staff when it comes to recruiting for texas players but also agree wont be able to afford her. shd probably wouldnt come anyway given the opportunity.

 

[Mowilly]

Here's someone with experience in Texas who needs a job: Report -- Texas Longhorns coach Gail Goestenkors resigning - ESPN

Probably can't afford her, though.

She coached here before- maybe she will again

 

[mred]

KCRG article: ISU Assistant Easley Leaves Program | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather | Local

I only post it because it has a picture of the 02-03 team (no Easley) with a photo caption for the 03-04 team.

 

[Acylum]

KCRG article: ISU Assistant Easley Leaves Program | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa News, Sports, and Weather | Local

I only post it because it has a picture of the 02-03 team (no Easley) with a photo caption for the 03-04 team.

That's KCRG for ya. We're probably lucky it wasn't a picture of the Hawk women.

 

[twistedredbird]

Easley was largely responsible for our new defence which has been great. Sorry to see him go.

Hope new blood. Worried that it will be Billy. Would like it to be another woman who could recruit. Lyndsey would be great but Steyer is a good guards coach.

 

[twistedredbird]

Bring in someone who is a great recruiter--we haven't had that among the assistants in a while.

Steyer is a great recruiter and probably our most active besides BF

 

[CycloneRulzzz]

That'd be disappointing, imho. We've had the same three assistants for a long time, and in many ways that stability has been helpful in keeping us in the tournament for six straight years. But this is a rare opportunity to get some fresh blood in the program. I don't think a hire from within is a good idea.

What about someone like Randi Peterson? She may be a Hawkeye, but she'd be a solid hire. Or maybe someone from Texas, given how much recruiting we've been doing down there recently.

Agree with the first part huge loss. 2nd part HELL NO do hire a former SQUAWK!

 

[jbhtexas]

Hope new blood. Worried that it will be Billy. Would like it to be another woman who could recruit.

Ditto...

 

[Kitkat]

That'd be disappointing, imho. We've had the same three assistants for a long time, and in many ways that stability has been helpful in keeping us in the tournament for six straight years. But this is a rare opportunity to get some fresh blood in the program. I don't think a hire from within is a good idea.

What about someone like Randi Peterson? She may be a Hawkeye, but she'd be a solid hire. Or maybe someone from Texas, given how much recruiting we've been doing down there recently.

I agree that fresh blood is needed, and nepotism, if that is a fair term here, is to be avoided. However, I don't think the best choice would be Coach G. from Texas; she did not do as well with Texas recruits while she was at Austin compared to how she did with them while at Duke, if the media story about her resignation is to be believed. She did not have Texas roots/connections, as previous stories on her career at Austin have noted, and that hurt her.