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Willard
Apr 29, 2015 14:37:11 GMT -5
Post by Super on Apr 29, 2015 14:37:11 GMT -5
Another shot at Willard from reporter: jimhaguesports.blogspot.com/
It was encouraged that Willard take a long look in the mirror to recognize the real problem with the Seton Hall program. Willard was the one who gave Whiteheard's high school coach, Tiny Morton, a cushy six-figure assistant coaching position with the Pirates, just to secure the services of Whitehead and Rodriguez, but also to get Morton's two children into the school on an employee's scholarship.
Congrats, Kevin Willard. This is your mess. You might not think anything is wrong. Go ahead, turn a blind eye to it. Even close the locker room to the media if you must. But there is something seriously wrong in South Orange and the only way it will be cured is if the coach is removed and a new coach with higher morals and values is brought in.
Willard's record at Seton Hall after six seasons stands at the ridiculously mediocre 82-81. One game over .500 for six years. Yet, he's a coach who received a contract extension last year (a move that was almost slipped under the radar) as a reward. For what? For this mess?
You know why Willard got the extension? Because his so-called boss, AD Pat Lyons, got his job after Willard recommended him. The two worked together during their days at Iona. Willard basically got Lyons the job, so this extension was basically Lyons' way of rewarding Willard for getting him the job. Now isn't that special?
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Willard
Apr 29, 2015 15:16:10 GMT -5
Post by gregcrow on Apr 29, 2015 15:16:10 GMT -5
"only way it will be cured is if the coach is removed and a new coach with higher morals and values is brought in." - Hey - That's what we did!
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Willard
Apr 29, 2015 15:35:32 GMT -5
Post by iona1970 on Apr 29, 2015 15:35:32 GMT -5
Super really hates Willard
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Willard
Apr 29, 2015 15:40:25 GMT -5
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Post by Super on Apr 29, 2015 15:40:25 GMT -5
Super really hates Willard Dislikes
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Willard
Apr 29, 2015 16:16:22 GMT -5
Post by IONA86 on Apr 29, 2015 16:16:22 GMT -5
Super really hates Willard Dislikes I feel the same way. I don't wish him any ill will but I would not be sitting shiva if he were to get canned.
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Willard
Apr 29, 2015 16:19:44 GMT -5
Post by iona1970 on Apr 29, 2015 16:19:44 GMT -5
Super really hates Willard Dislikes ok really dislikes, not a fan but he doesn't bother me
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Willard
Apr 29, 2015 17:52:20 GMT -5
Post by epatrick on Apr 29, 2015 17:52:20 GMT -5
I liked him. But his game plans were boring.
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Willard
Apr 29, 2015 18:29:57 GMT -5
Post by hawaii bill on Apr 29, 2015 18:29:57 GMT -5
The grass or the money is always greener. Bet he's not all that happy now.
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Willard
Apr 29, 2015 18:32:55 GMT -5
Post by jimsouls on Apr 29, 2015 18:32:55 GMT -5
Whitehead is the only ball handler capable of playing the point on the entire Seton Hall roster. And calling him a ball handler or a point guard is a stretch at this point. Teams are going to press the Pirates to death.
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Post by ic59 on Apr 30, 2015 11:01:37 GMT -5
Don't see the reason for the KW hate. He moved on for the money, so I say good for him. We lucked out with his replacement, so good for us. As for jimsouls, SH should expect Whitehead's passing to improve. Because of his size, in the NBA he'll have to play PG, and IF he wants to be drafted, he'll have to show that he can pass the ball, and run an offense. So I'll be surprised if he doesn't improve in this area.
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Willard
Apr 30, 2015 12:33:08 GMT -5
Post by chelseadal on Apr 30, 2015 12:33:08 GMT -5
The grass or the money is always greener. Bet he's not all that happy now. Not sure the money was greener, but I know there was more of it. Hard to turn it down.
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Willard
Apr 30, 2015 13:05:18 GMT -5
Post by IONA86 on Apr 30, 2015 13:05:18 GMT -5
Nobody should be pissed if someone leaves for a better opportunity. His style of play was as exciting as watching the grass grow.
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Willard
Apr 30, 2015 13:13:27 GMT -5
Post by Cjb on Apr 30, 2015 13:13:27 GMT -5
The grass or the money is always greener. Bet he's not all that happy now. Not sure the money was greener, but I know there was more of it. Hard to turn it down. Agree, hard to walk away from a salary that triples ones earnings. It also comes with triple the stress and scrutiny from a larger fan base. Not a problem for some, others may feel it's not worth it.
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Willard
Apr 30, 2015 13:41:20 GMT -5
Post by Super on Apr 30, 2015 13:41:20 GMT -5
Nobody should be pissed if someone leaves for a better opportunity. His style of play was as exciting as watching the grass grow. I was thrilled he left--no wins in the MAAC tournament in 3 years, including one of the all time horrible games in Iona history. No personality, anger management issues, aloof, looking for the next job Day 1. No hatred ic59; always believed he was what he continues to be at Seton Hall--a mediocre coach who does not know how to build all aspects of a program. Shady hire to get Whitehead shows the desperation.
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Willard
Apr 30, 2015 14:15:13 GMT -5
Post by gregcrow on Apr 30, 2015 14:15:13 GMT -5
Nobody should be pissed if someone leaves for a better opportunity. His style of play was as exciting as watching the grass grow. I was thrilled he left--no wins in the MAAC tournament in 3 years, including one of the all time horrible games in Iona history. No personality, anger management issues, aloof, looking for the next job Day 1. No hatred ic59; always believed he was what he continues to be at Seton Hall--a mediocre coach who does not know how to build all aspects of a program. Shady hire to get Whitehead shows the desperation. +1
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