billikenfan05 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Elliot WelmerI should have said it took me a few minutes to realize who EW was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Maybe Ford turns out to be that kind of guy, I guess. I just think it's a little weird that local media types like Frank and Bernie are playing up his "big time" angle coming from the Big 12 at the same time people here are talking about how he will be more down to earth and less big shotty toward local media. They're one in the same. He's the kind of coach who will make them feel big-time, which is what they need - having their fragile sports guy egos stroked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Majerus didn't give a sh*t and candidly I liked it. He big timed the local media and the local high school basketball community and I really enjoyed it. Those people are small time and shouldn't be catered to by a guy like Majerus. While that worked for Majerus who was going to have success regardless of whether you write nice things about him or send your players to him, those relationships are more important for lesser coaches. That is where I think a guy like Ford could be a welcome addition, he should be able to help on both fronts with his Midwest aw-shucks personality. Also, Soderberg lacked charisma and Crews was inarticulate. I can see how Ford would make a good impression at a kid's kitchen table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 They're one in the same. He's the kind of coach who will make them feel big-time, which is what they need - having their fragile sports guy egos stroked. Winner. Winner. And SLU should be lucky that a coach like T. Ford has graced St. Louis with his presence. (I'm coming around on the Ford hire - but will never come around on sport's radio hosts). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmith19 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 They're one in the same. He's the kind of coach who will make them feel big-time, which is what they need - having their fragile sports guy egos stroked. If he can be a "big time" version of Spoonhour, then more power to him. I'd love to see local reporters other than the P-D beat writer du jour actually attend games again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmith19 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Also, Soderberg lacked charisma and Crews was inarticulate. I can see how Ford would make a good impression at a kid's kitchen table. I might be in the minority, but I didn't mind Crews in interviews. He came across as a lot more likable there than in some of the stories floating around. Also lacked Majerus' ADD stream-of-consciousness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Anybody know where I can catch a replay of the press conference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I might be in the minority, but I didn't mind Crews in interviews. He came across as a lot more likable there than in some of the stories floating around. Also lacked Majerus' ADD stream-of-consciousness. I agree that he was generally likeable, but he wasn't a clear communicator, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Anybody know where I can catch a replay of the press conference? A10 Site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmith19 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I will say Crews has to be the worst/best I've ever seen at fulfilling the "coachspeak" stereotype. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 A10 Site Any chance you have a link? Having trouble finding it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicCityBilliken Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Anybody know where I can catch a replay of the press conference? I just went to the A10 site, hit the play button and it replayed for me. My impression Travis is having a separate conference with press after this, can we get that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I just went to the A10 site, hit the play button and it replayed for me. My impression Travis is having a separate conference with press after this, can we get that? Tweet at Kunderman, SLU athletics or SLU men's basketball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73Billiken Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Ford certainly presents himself well. Great to hear how SLU's strategic plan is to use athletics to enhance the status of the university. Looking forward to this coming season; on board with Coach Ford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenbill Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 With Ford driving the bus, I'm excited to be along for the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Someone post a link to the presser please. I can't find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I know i'm beating a dead horse but I'd like to see what our chances would have been with Tatum now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Someone post a link to the presser please. I can't find it. Kunderman says they are uploading it now I'll post it on here when I get the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierPal Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 There were several key local HS coaches, including Lee and Potsou, were in attendance at the Press Conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I know i'm beating a dead horse but I'd like to see what our chances would have been with Tatum now.We would have gotten him. Almost sure of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quality Is Job 1 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Hughes getting a picture now. I see Jayson Tatum there too. I presume you mean Justin Tatum. There's no way Jayson Tatum would be there: he's a Dukie and he should be in class at Chaminade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I presume you mean Justin Tatum. There's no way Jayson Tatum would be there: he's a Dukie and he should be in class at Chaminade. Jayson went to school today (flew back from Chicago at 5 am) and won Gatorade National Player of the Year. I imagine Justin tried to get over there for the press conference, too. It was a surprise to him: "I'm glad I came to school today!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoop Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Jayson is fed up with Coach K's egotistical Bullsh*t after the Oregon player drama. Jayson decommits and comes home to play for Coach Ford. Welcome back FBJT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Everybody's talking about how these coaches present themselves to the media, and that's important - Soderberg could be distant and too much in his own head, Majerus didn't give a , and Crews didn't say much - but there's more to it than that in 2016. None of those guys engaged with social media, nor did they make themselves available in a way that satisfies media or fans today. There's just more to it than there used to be. Ford seems pretty active from a media standpoint in every sense. That's good. The media could ignore our program when we have a coach who doesn't reach out to them enough to make them happy and/or when we're not playing well, but if there's a guy who's more active and who they like, we can stay in the public eye a lot more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshoe Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I presume you mean Justin Tatum. There's no way Jayson Tatum would be there: he's a Dukie and he should be in class at Chaminade. Thicks, picking up on sarcasm/jokes has never been your strong suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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