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Topic: RE: Jim Christian

Topic: RE: Jim Christian

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mattouiu1
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:00:19 PM

ohio9704 wrote:

I was also hoping for Jeff Boals or Dustin Ford and was frozen in place when I heard this Jim Christian news. However, we get a coach who has won near 200 games and has six 20 win seasons under his belt. He never finished worse then 2nd in the MAC East and knows the midwest with experience at Muck Fiami, Western Kentucky, Pitt, and Kent. I am intersted to see the money he is getting paid, but having an experienced coach going forward with this crew coming back next year (we hope) and moving forward isn't the worst thing. Would I have prefered other options, yes, but he has many positives on his resume. His time at TCU isn't a total negative to me.

Agree... we have a guy that was a moving into the Big 12 had he stayed - so he has competed with the best. Experience means a lot. Not all negative here. I like the hire.

whocaresgobobcats
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:00:51 PM

I'll take Groce's mediocre regular seasons and tournament wins over lots of regular season wins and no tournament. Hope Christian figures out how to win in March.

C Money
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:00:57 PM

ohio9704 wrote:

C Money wrote:

The $600,000 salary is what shocks me most...more than we reportedly offered Groce to stay...

Is that OHIO money or just his TCU salary. I will be amazed if we are paying him that.

CBS story says he made $600,000 at TCU and will make comparable money at OHIO. I'm hoping that was a misquote and that what was meant is that he will make a salary comparable to Groce's.

GoCats105
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:00:57 PM

Likes: Coaching ability, proven winner, knows the conference, doesn't really have to implement a system he can just let the guys play.

Dislikes: Money, possible issues academically and off the court (based off past at Kent), recruits a lot of JUCOs doesn't he?

GoCatsGo
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:03:28 PM

ohio9704 wrote:

C Money wrote:

The $600,000 salary is what shocks me most...more than we reportedly offered Groce to stay...

Is that OHIO money or just his TCU salary. I will be amazed if we are paying him that.

According to the Article.

Jeff Goodman wrote:

This was the right move for Christian -- as TCU will go into the Big 12 next season. Christian, per a sources, will also make comparable money. He was making about $600,000 per season at TCU. Christian's wife also went to Ohio U.

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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:05:02 PM

I really hope Goodman whiffed on this one.

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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:05:41 PM

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Last Edited: 4/1/2012 9:06:12 PM by KyleWvr13

OhioCatFan
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:06:56 PM

This MUST be an April Fools joke. I can't believe that this is a real news story.

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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:10:35 PM

Hey, at least Akron gets to keep hating us and vice-versa!!

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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:12:45 PM

One word I like in this headline, the word MIGHT.

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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:14:06 PM

A bit unexpected but if it's true I plan on being fully supportive. Maybe I am wrong but I also have a lot of confidence in Ohio AD Schaus and McDavis.

lovebobcat
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:16:06 PM

Jim Christian? Wow.

And we thought Illinois fans were scratching their heads about THEIR hire...

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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:18:42 PM

born2bleedgreen wrote:

All I have to say is if this is true. Why Not. He did well at KSU. 6 Solid Seasons. Give me a 6 year span in Ohio Basketball that was as good as JIm's at KSU. His record at KSU is better than JG's in the MAC. This is his 6 seasons at KSU: (138-59) Not Bad at All!

2002–03	22–9 (12–6)	2–1; Lost in final	0–1 in NIT	Jim Christian
2003–04	22–8 (13–5)	2–1; Lost in final	0–1 in NIT	Jim Christian
2004-05	20–13 (11–7)	1–1; Lost in quarterfinal	0–1 in NIT	Jim Christian
2005–06	25–9 (15–3)	3–0; Won tournament	0–1 in NCAA Tournament	Jim Christian
2006–07	21–11 (12–4)	1–1; Lost in semifinal	--	Jim Christian
2007–08	28–7 (13–3)	3–0; Won tournament	0–1 in NCAA Tournament	Jim Christian

He averaged 23 wins a year a Kent, and never won fewer than 11 conference games. Hard to dislike that.

I never liked his reliance on juco's and players with shady backgrounds, but hopefully he'll be able to recruit differently to Athens.

Last Edited: 4/1/2012 9:19:23 PM by bigtillyoopsupsideurhead

perimeterpost
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:21:24 PM

just from reading a few comments on the TCU board it looks like there's alot of frustration with the school's lack of commitment to the bball program, several are saying going to Ohio is an upgrade. That sounds weird doesn't it?

in Schaus we trust.

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Doc Bobcat
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:24:51 PM

The only thing that will pee me off about this (if it's true) will be any recruiting loss because of the change.

From the recruiting board we may have lost one already and any defections may cause this program to take a step back.

El Gato Roberto
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:26:44 PM

From Twitter...“@FollowtheFrogs: TCU's Jim Christian: "I haven't been offered a job and I haven't accepted a job by Ohio."”

"The name's Ohio University, but everybody calls me Ohio. Any of you guys call me Ohio U, and I'll kill you."

Doc Bobcat
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:28:27 PM

El Gato Roberto wrote:

From Twitter...“@FollowtheFrogs: TCU's Jim Christian: "I haven't been offered a job and I haven't accepted a job by Ohio."”

Yes.....unless this is an April Fools joke on the original April Fools joke that wasn't an April Fool's joke.

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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:29:12 PM

That was Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter Stefan Stevenson.

Stevenson, though, said he expects Christian to be at Ohio in another tweet. Christian might be parsing language by saying he hasn't officially been offered the job.

Quote:

‏ @FollowtheFrogs

Although Christian says he hasn't been hired, I'm sure announcement is coming tomorrow. CBSSports said it'll be announced Tuesday.

Last Edited: 4/1/2012 9:31:19 PM by .

The Situation
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:32:23 PM

I felt numb there for a second, but the initial shock has worn off. I'm excited for the press conference.

Schaus hit big on two men's basketball coaches (Greg Marshall and John Groce). The evidence is there to trust both our AD and Christian. I have no idea what kind of style he plays, but I imagine Schaus believes it is one that gives us a great opportunity to return to the Sweet 16.

If the salary estimate was accurate, as a fan be excited about the financial commitment by the administration. The Gonzagas, Xaviers, and Butlers of the world all had to evolve their budgets at some point.

I'm very pleased to see we're setting the bar in the MAC for coaches salaries.

P.S. I wouldn't mind a one and one with San Diego State or New Mexico (assuming Christian has made those connections during his time in the MWC).

Last Edited: 4/1/2012 9:40:04 PM by The Situation

Casper71
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:33:46 PM

My guess is the AD had to talk to someone this weekend and based on his MAC past, why not Christian? I hope once the Buks lost the AD was able to come back to reality and go after the one most of us want. Having said that, we could do a lot worse.

As I said in another thread, whoever comes in here has to be given some slack.

Bobcat Swag
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:35:58 PM

The fact his wife went to Ohio is very interesting to me. If this hire actually happens, I'll be curious to see how much she gets involved with the school and Athens community as a whole.

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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:37:38 PM

Bobcat Swag wrote:

The fact his wife went to Ohio is very interesting to me. If this hire actually happens, I'll be curious to see how much she gets involved with the school and Athens community as a whole.

Well at least she bleeds green....hopefully Christian will follow the "if mama ain't happy nobody's happy" philosophy.

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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:38:10 PM

Casper71 wrote:

And for all we know, Boals might've already told Ohio he wasn't interested. He is in a position where he may believe he can skip the mid-major stepping stone if he stays with Matta long enough. And maybe he doesn't want the pressure of coaching his alma mater. Boals leaving Ohio after four seasons would be more painful than Groce leaving. He's one of our own and he'd have to go through what Groce did with a lot of pressure on him to stay.

We have fans who are telling Groce to not let the door hit him on the way out. Imagine if Boals left....

Last Edited: 4/1/2012 9:40:34 PM by .

ohio9704
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:41:24 PM

http://twitter.com/#!/mollautt

A little timeline on the hire and Evan Bradds insight from our Muck Fiami friend.

MFRONE
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 9:42:16 PM

From a Fort Worth reporter

RT @MacEngelProf TCU men's basketball coach Jim Christian confirms he has talked to Ohio, but says no offer madehttp://bit.ly/HMiKae

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