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Post by Fastbreak on Apr 13, 2006 18:49:02 GMT -5
Council nixes 2-in-4 rule Wednesday, April 12, 2006 So why was there a lingering lawsuit between the NCAA and the organizers of the exempted tournaments? We're still not sure what all the fuss was about for the last four years now that the NCAA management council decided to get rid of the two-in-four rule that limited teams to two exempted events -- like the NIT or the Maui Invitational -- over a four-year period. The ruling needs to go through the NCAA board of directors later this month but it is expected to pass. This means the exempted tournaments should be stocked full of high-profile teams and a few mid-major teams every season. Each year, events like those and the Guardians Classic, Coaches vs. Cancer and Great Alaska Shootout, to name a few, should have recognizable names, and schools like Wichita State and George Mason should get shots at the big boys even before March. The revised rule still precludes a team from playing in the same event more than once in a four-year period. It's funny because for years the NCAA's legal team was trying to keep this rule in place. Now, it's gone, just like that (pending presidential approval). The NCAA now runs one of these events -- the NIT -- and it is good business for the NCAA to have high-profile fields every year without any limitations. The management council also bumped up the maximum number of games from 27 to 28, with exempted tournaments counting as one game. So, if a school like Indiana plays in the NIT next season (which it is) then the Hoosiers can play a maximum of 31 regular-season games (27 plus the four in the NIT). If a school is in a three-game exempted tournament (like Maui), the number would likely be capped at 30 regular-season games. The NCAA also did away with making schools count a conference tournament game as part of their regular-season allotment since a few leagues don't invite all of its members (notably the Big East). The management council did discuss raising the number of regular-season games from 27 to 29 but settled on 28. sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?name=katz_andy#20060413
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Post by Fastbreak on Apr 8, 2006 11:59:58 GMT -5
I am no expert either, but I don't think Schilb is quick enough to play guard in the NBA. I agree that he will probably get invited to Portsmouth, but I don't think he has what it takes to make it in the NBA. Seth Doliboa was just as much an NBA prospect as Schilb and he wasn't athletic enough to make it either.
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Post by Fastbreak on Apr 8, 2006 8:43:16 GMT -5
He's too slow.
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Post by Fastbreak on Apr 7, 2006 22:13:34 GMT -5
There isn't a legit NBA prospect in the Horizon League.
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Post by Fastbreak on Apr 6, 2006 6:18:58 GMT -5
He has more postseason appearances than Coach B. In 4 years as a head coach, Coach Brownell has been to the NCAA tournament twice. In 10 years, Waters has been to the NCAA tournament twice. He also went to the Not In Tournament 4 times. I think I'll pick a coach that makes the NCAA tournament 50% of the time over a coach that makes it 20% of the time. I hope we can get to the point where we can fire a coach after he makes the NIT like Rutgers did. Rutgers fired him because he was in the 5th year of his contract at Rutgers and was only 4 games above .500. If you can be happy with a 4 year record of 79-75, you have much lower standards than me.
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Post by Fastbreak on Apr 5, 2006 19:50:51 GMT -5
You are crazy. His resume is better than our new coach. I would have been happy with either of those two. If he doesn't do well at Cleveland State than there is no hope for them. Actually I think you can say the same for us with our new hire also. I'm not sure which part of his resume you find better than Coach Brownell. Coach Brownell left his last job of his own free will. UNCW fans are still upset that their AD let him get away. Waters was run out of town at Rutgers. Water's has a career record of 171-135. Coach Brownell has a 83-40 record. If you are not good at math, a 67% winning percentage is much better than a 56% winning percentage.
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Post by Fastbreak on Apr 5, 2006 19:13:25 GMT -5
CSU wasn't successful with their last retread. I doubt Water's is going to have any better luck.
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Post by Fastbreak on Jul 24, 2006 11:09:45 GMT -5
July 24, 2006 Brownell Hires Dillard DAYTON -- Wright State University head men’s basketball coach Brad Brownell named Cliff Dillard director of basketball operations today. Dillard, recently a high school coach in North Carolina, will handle the day to day activities of the men’s basketball program, including travel, academics and preparing scouting tapes. A 1990 graduate of Campbell University, he also was an assistant coach at Campbell, Lenoir-Rhyne College and Saint Andrews College. Additionally, he was awarded his master’s degree from the United States Sports Academy. “I have known Cliff for over 10 years and have coached against him when he was an assistant at Campbell so I am very happy he will join our staff,” Brownell said. “Cliff will bring many positive attributes to our staff and has experience in every facet of college basketball.” Brownell, who was named the Raider head coach on March 31, earlier named his three assistant coaches: Marty McGillian, Bill Donlon and Adrien Townsend. www.wsuraiders.com/cgi-bin/athletics/news.cgi?action=features&id=2897
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Post by Fastbreak on Jul 6, 2006 18:43:52 GMT -5
Eastern Michigan was 37-71 while he was there. Does that impress you?
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Post by Fastbreak on Jul 5, 2006 20:08:55 GMT -5
Eastern Michigan sucks. I hope he recruits better for us than he did them.
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Post by Fastbreak on May 5, 2006 18:51:49 GMT -5
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Post by Fastbreak on May 4, 2006 20:15:19 GMT -5
May 01, 2006 (News Release/Men's Basketball) Brownell Hires Two May 4, 2006 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION NOTE: Wright State hires Marty McGillen and Bill Donlon as men’s basketball assistant coaches. Brownell Hires Two Wright State University men’s basketball coach Brad Brownell named two assistant coaches today with the hiring of Marty McGillan and Bill Donlon, both of his former staff at UNC-Wilmington. “I am ecstatic that I will be able to work with these two fine men again,” Brownell said. “They know the system and bring a wealth of valuable experiences with them that will make this transition much easier.” McGillen, a native of Silver Spring, Md, was an assistant coach under Brownell at UNCW for four years, helping him in all aspects of coaching and recruiting. A 1990 graduate of UNCW, McGillen also has been a division I assistant coach at Eastern Carolina, The Citadel and College of Charleston. "We're very happy to have Marty join our program,” Brownell said. He has a great deal of Division I experience. Marty also is very well known among his peers and respected for his work ethic, knowledge of the game and integrity. He will bring a great deal of passion and pride to the program." Donlon, a former UNCW player who just finished his fourth season under Brownell as an assistant for the Seahwaks, played an integral role in the success at Wilmington. The Northbrook, Ill., native returned to his alma mater after completing a professional playing career in Germany and coaching stints at American and St. Peter's. “As a former player and coach at UNCW, he understands what it takes to build a successful program,” Brownell said. “His experience on successful college teams and playing professionally overseas as well as his infectious enthusiasm will benefit our players greatly.” Donlon received one of the CAA's most prestigious honors in his senior year. He was selected as the recipient of the Dean Ehlers Award for Leadership, presented annually to the player who embodies the highest standards of leadership, integrity and sportsmanship through academic and athletic achievements. Brownell hopes to round out his staff in the near future with an addition of a third assistant coach and a Director of Basketball Operations. www.wsuraiders.com/cgi-bin/athletics/news.cgi?action=features&id=2813
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Post by Fastbreak on May 3, 2006 6:22:38 GMT -5
We hired 2 coaches. Now we just need 1 more and a director of basketball operations.
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Post by Fastbreak on May 1, 2006 7:54:02 GMT -5
We should be getting the offficial word today on our new assistant coaches.
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Post by Fastbreak on Apr 18, 2006 6:28:51 GMT -5
Donlon resigns, will coach at WSU Almost three weeks after Brad Brownell left the nest for Wright State University one of his assistant coaches is following him. Bill Donlon officially tendered his resignation on Monday and told WECT Sports by phone that he will become one of Brownell's assistants at WSU. "I just want the people of Wilmington to embrace the current players and allow the seniors to leave with their heads held up." Donlon went on to say, "This is truly and end of an era at UNCW." According to Donlon he won't officially join the Raiders program until May due to an agreement between the outgoing assistants and the Wright State Athletic department. Donlon becomes the second assistant coach to leave since the departure of Brownell. Byron Jones took a job in Kansas City, Missouri but has returned to interview for the head coaching vacancy. Jones was the fourth candidate interviewed for the job. Brownell's top assistant Marty McGillan was considered for the head coaching vacancy at the Citadel before it was filled. wect.com/Global/story.asp?S=4781437&nav=menu157_4
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