Michigan Tech 2018-19: Who Cares What They Name It, We Want It

[Wi.Huskies Fan]

Re: Michigan Tech 2018-19: Who Cares What They Name It, We Want It

I just think you’re giving Mel far too much credit for hiring Joe. There is a reason it was a long drawn out process unlike replacing Hakstol as an example.

The job still has to be posted for others to apply. It is called equal opportunity employment... (said with tongue in cheek).

[Shirtless Guy]

Re: Michigan Tech 2018-19: Who Cares What They Name It, We Want It

What if, when Nahrgang resigned in February of '85, Mel was given the head coaching job would we have had that many years of futility? He eventually did come back to resurrect the program to respectability. Who know what goes on behind the scene.

I am guessing it was given to Boxer because he was the top assistant and had more experience in coaching. Of course that is all water under the bridge

The real issue was not giving it to Mel when he tried to return to Houghton in 1996 (I believe I have that right).

[bigblue_dl]

Re: Michigan Tech 2018-19: Who Cares What They Name It, We Want It

What if, when Nahrgang resigned in February of '85, Mel was given the head coaching job would we have had that many years of futility? He eventually did come back to resurrect the program to respectability. Who know what goes on behind the scene.

I am guessing it was given to Boxer because he was the top assistant and had more experience in coaching. Of course that is all water under the bridge

Mel or any other coach would have likely failed, just like Russell did, if the increased institutional support, and increased budget/committment didn't also happen. Tech was a low budget operation under Russell, and when they hired Mel, they also increased budget and committed to winning. $$$$$ was a big factor in the turnaround, and Suzanne deserves a helluva lot of credit for it.

[Wi.Huskies Fan]

Re: Michigan Tech 2018-19: Who Cares What They Name It, We Want It

Of course they didn't but they could have. He wanted a head coaching job and got it where it was available. He preferred the UM job and eventually got it. Maybe UM would have offered it to someone else when the time came.

Remember Mel turned down the Tech offer at first to stay as UM assistant. It was no secret he really liked it there.

What if, when Nahrgang resigned in February of '85, Mel was given the head coaching job would we have had that many years of futility? He eventually did come back to resurrect the program to respectability. Who know what goes on behind the scene.

I am guessing it was given to Boxer because he was the top assistant and had more experience in coaching. Of course that is all water under the bridge

[giwan]

Re: Michigan Tech 2018-19: Who Cares What They Name It, We Want It

But the important thing is: Do Joe and Dr. Sanregret have a good relationship? From what I see as a casual observer, they do. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

Seems to me Suzanne does not get enough credit for the turn around. Something key changed and the story seems to be a bit muddled. Was it in part new hires? Was it a philosophy change? major increase in funding? Was it the break up of the conferences?

I could say the same about Glenn. Seemed he more than just showed up to show his support.