A New Coach for UMass...

[UML Puck Hawk]

Re: A New Coach for UMass...

This is the dick who tried to shut our program down twice -

https://www.mintz.com/professionals/...tephen-p-tocco

Hey a new reason to hate Harvard. Alright!

[Patman]

Re: A New Coach for UMass...

Hey a new reason to hate Harvard. Alright!

I thought that they aren't in Hockey East was enough

[Wardy]

Re: A New Coach for UMass...

The UMass athletics department was driven into the ground by the former AD and the fan involvement has hit an all time apathetic low due to horrific mismanagement and tone deaf relations with the alumni and supporters. Its the athletic department as a whole as UMass once possessed the most dominant men's lacrosse squad east of Syracuse, the best softball team in New England, and of course men's basketball and football all have suffered due to mismanagement and have only recently started showing signs of life again.. There were a few UMass fans like myself who once were very active but have drifted away through apathy, relocation, family and life commitments but still keep an eye on the program from afar. I haven't been able to get to Amherst in 4 years and New England in 2 so I marvel at the commitment of those closest to the program such as Fear The Triangle and others that have kept the faith through these darkest of years. The new AD Bamford is the best thing to happen to UMass since Calipari and is taking the reigns of the coaching search unlike his predecessor I believe won't settle for the 5th or 6th option like last time.

I believe Bamford is looking to put his first true splash in the athletic department with the new hockey head coach and a renewed commitment to the program with the hockey program taking over basketball's former operations facilities at Mullins Center (basketball operations moved to the new Champions Center).

[Nick Papagiorgio]

Re: A New Coach for UMass...

Wow Wardy makes an appearance.

[Scarlet]

Re: A New Coach for UMass...

Wow Wardy makes an appearance.

I was thinking the same thing!!!!

::waves:: Hi Wardy!

[manurespreader]

Re: A New Coach for UMass...

Generally speaking, what is the average of a coaching salary in college hockey?

I'm guessing average is about 175 plus bonuses. UMass has to change the culture, not just hire a coach. So a big raise, unlimited travel, someone with top recruiting reputation, especially within Massachusetts. Maybe a lowell assistant.?

[Go-UML]

Re: A New Coach for UMass...

Wow Wardy makes an appearance.

Welcome back! You look sorta dusty!

[Chuck Murray]

Re: A New Coach for UMass...

Wow Wardy makes an appearance.

Blast from the past!!

[Jstas91]

Re: A New Coach for UMass...

someone is interviewing today....current head coach (not named bennett)

[J.D.]

Re: A New Coach for UMass...

someone is interviewing today....current head coach (not named bennett)

Gary Wright? Would be a short move!

[Drew S.]

someone is interviewing today....current head coach (not named bennett)

I'm not sure if his name has come up, but what about Mark Denehy? He was an assistant there a while ago. I don't think it would be an upgrade for him but it would probably pay more.

[cavbim]

someone is interviewing today....current head coach (not named bennett)

Well it must be a coach not still playing----and they want to make a big splash---how about a guy near 600 wins.

[jjmc85]

Perhaps they could take our Asst. Coaches again

Absolutely not. I don't want anyone with any UVM connections after these two

[sk8tronthepond]

Re: A New Coach for UMass...

Well it must be a coach not still playing----and they want to make a big splash---how about a guy near 600 wins.

G squared!

[UVM Cat in Texas]

Re: A New Coach for UMass...

Perhaps they could take our Asst. Coaches again

Better yet, just go ahead and take Sneddon this time.