FourOaksWolf said:
I heard in 2024 that Avent wanted Corrigan to name Hart as the Head Coach in Waiting. Corrigan did not agree.
Got this information from the father of an Avent employee.
Eastralwolf said:FourOaksWolf said:
I heard in 2024 that Avent wanted Corrigan to name Hart as the Head Coach in Waiting. Corrigan did not agree.
Got this information from the father of an Avent employee.
Interesting. I guess Boo has already decided he wants to go in a different direction then?
Eastralwolf said:FourOaksWolf said:
I heard in 2024 that Avent wanted Corrigan to name Hart as the Head Coach in Waiting. Corrigan did not agree.
Got this information from the father of an Avent employee.
Interesting. I guess Boo has already decided he wants to go in a different direction then?
EthanBarry said:
I agree that Avent is remarkable getting more out of less, this year being the latest example, but the last few years I don't buy that State has "less" anymore. Pre-NIL and portal when we talked facilities all day... sure. But even though we know they don't max their NIL, they aren't short on talent. They get draft guys to campus, hang on to their stars and have 5+ guys drafted every year. They've been top 15 team in the preseason the last two seasons and at no point have they played like that. That's my concern with Avent moving forward. He's better with "less" than he is with "more"
CackalackRunner said:EthanBarry said:
I agree that Avent is remarkable getting more out of less, this year being the latest example, but the last few years I don't buy that State has "less" anymore. Pre-NIL and portal when we talked facilities all day... sure. But even though we know they don't max their NIL, they aren't short on talent. They get draft guys to campus, hang on to their stars and have 5+ guys drafted every year. They've been top 15 team in the preseason the last two seasons and at no point have they played like that. That's my concern with Avent moving forward. He's better with "less" than he is with "more"
Years ago I was on the fire EA wagon since he hadn't won any championships. At this point I'd be willing to forgive that- and getting less from more- if he showed stronger signs of the statistical requirements for making the NCAAs. EA gets some credit for cancelling the late-season A&T game this year but he was already in a big hole for overall non-conference SOS.
Seemingly EA learned nothing from missing the tournament with the team with Tommy Tanks. Now this team with multiple draft-likely players might miss it for basically the same reason. Someone has to get the schedule right.
rocker wolf said:
If Elliott had another year on his contract I would agree it should be his decision whether he returns or not. But since his contract is expiring that changes things. You can't bring him back without a contract, and a 1 year deal makes it tough to recruit. Giving a 70 year old man a multiyear deal also seems like a bad idea, given he isn't likely to see the end of it and you may wind up buying out the last few years of that deal if he hangs it up after next season. It stinks but you may have to make a tough decision here and move on.
rocker wolf said:
If Elliott had another year on his contract I would agree it should be his decision whether he returns or not. But since his contract is expiring that changes things. You can't bring him back without a contract, and a 1 year deal makes it tough to recruit. Giving a 70 year old man a multiyear deal also seems like a bad idea, given he isn't likely to see the end of it and you may wind up buying out the last few years of that deal if he hangs it up after next season. It stinks but you may have to make a tough decision here and move on.
Packfanme1 said:
Chris Hart has also EARNED the right to have his time at the helm, if Elliott chooses to step down. Heck, he has run the program for several years. I believe Elliott will say the same. Chris is a great guy and coach!
