Old guy Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 On 3/14/2017 at 0:48 PM, Clock_Tower said: OG I sure hope you are wrong on this. The University does have financial issues... but these issues appear based upon the school's policy of continuing academic programs and staffing without meaningful re-evaluation over the years. Certainly, Fr. Biondi reworked and invested in the infrastructure/campus over his 25 years but I don't believe similar investment and review was placed in the academic offerings, faculty and staffing. Finally, that is now taking place. Certain faculty and staff will be upset, but SLU needs to make tough decisions and move on. But just because the University have issues on certain fronts does not mean that the University will (or should) impose a freeze on all campus wise spending. Certain departments did extremely well over the past 25 years while others did not. Certain departments are revenue raisers and others are not. Certain departments bring visibility, prestige and donations and others do not. At the end of the day, the sports programs at SLU (excluding men's basketball for the moment) are certainly not up to the standards of being a Top 50 University and not up to the standards of the Big East or other such institutions. IMO, terminate the less popular academic offerings, eliminate some faculty and their staffs and then initiate a campaign to bring the athletic department up to the standards of a Top 50 University - and IMO, this would include an off season training facility for baseball and the other sports.. Clock, I do not know what what the University is planning to do to solve their financial problems or how it will impact the Athletic department. However, I do know that issues like the ones they are facing are not just a simple matter of chopping off a few programs and eliminating unoccupied positions. These things tend to go much deeper and involved than anyone anticipates. That said, you may well be correct in what you are saying, although I doubt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy03 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Martin has 2 tournament appearances in 9 seasons. That is very alarming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crymdg2 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Cuonzo resigned about half an hour ago from Cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbj14 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Cuonzo can recruit, that is for sure. It will be interesting if his strategy is focused on St. Louis or is a national one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majerus mojo Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Just now, johnbj14 said: Cuonzo can recruit, that is for sure. It will be interesting if his strategy is focused on St. Louis or is a national one. I, for one, am a big fan of the recruiting ace/questionable X&O's head coach. Get your popcorn ready boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorydays2013 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Just now, majerus mojo said: I, for one, am a big fan of the recruiting ace/questionable X&O's head coach. Get your popcorn ready boys As long as Ford has Tate and the Eagles, we should have a heavy hold right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshoe Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 For those that fret about everything, and this board has plenty of those, it'll be interesting to see if cuonzo tries to hire Tate back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextYearBill Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, wgstl said: recruiting STL is gonna be a bloodbath love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Apparently the scuttlebutt around the Tigerboard is that Cuonzo goes to Mizzou, Romar gets canned at Washington, and there's a chance Cuonzo brings the Porter brothers AND Tilmon to Mizzou. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Franchise_08 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, DeSmetBilliken said: Apparently the scuttlebutt around the Tigerboard is that Cuonzo goes to Mizzou, Romar gets canned at Washington, and there's a chance Cuonzo brings the Porter brothers AND Tilmon to Mizzou. Haha!!! More delusional than ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldo027 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Jeff Goodman reporting that it's basically a done deal. He will definitely reach out to Gordon. Let's skip to November so he can sign and make it official. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveLisch Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Gabe DeArmond is reporting that Martin is expected to hire Walker from Illinois as an assistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westy03 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, LongLiveLisch said: Gabe DeArmond is reporting that Martin is expected to hire Walker from Illinois as an assistant. Then Tilmon is going to Mizzou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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majerus mojo Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 6 minutes ago, LongLiveLisch said: Gabe DeArmond is reporting that Martin is expected to hire Walker from Illinois as an assistant. Link/screenshot? Not seeing that on his Twitter feed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 3 minutes ago, Westy03 said: Then Tilmon is going to Mizzou I wouldn't bet on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGB91 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I like Martin but where has he consistently won? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshoe Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 I'm really surprised Illinois didn't want Martin. They better make a big hire... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills_06 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 minute ago, AGB91 said: I like Martin but where has he consistently won? Yea Tennessee fans don't really like him. Said he underachieved with the talent left by Bruce Pearl and didn't recruit any talent so left nobody when he left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLiveLisch Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 21 minutes ago, majerus mojo said: Link/screenshot? Not seeing that on his Twitter feed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majerus mojo Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Well that sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franchise_08 Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 7 minutes ago, kshoe said: I'm really surprised Illinois didn't want Martin. They better make a big hire... Illinois going after Bennett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 1 hour ago, wgstl said: recruiting STL is gonna be a bloodbath 1 hour ago, wgstl said: recruiting STL is gonna be a bloodbath Why do you think that? Can you name the top recruit Martin has ever landed from the area? He hasn't lived in the area in 26 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SShoe Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 14 minutes ago, LongLiveLisch said: Gabe DeArmond is reporting that Martin is expected to hire Walker from Illinois as an assistant. Yikes, best recruiting duo in the state of Missouri west of Skinker Boulevard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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