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BU season thread volume 3.1 cause board/priceless/tippycanoe deleted ours

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I highly doubt BC/BU would target Jerry Keefe.
 
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Split-N said:
News flash: Next time you watch almost any NHL game, take a good look at who does the talking during timeouts: The AC for offense talks to the forwards and the AC for defense talks to the D. And when the cameras pan to the benches during play, take a good look at who is in the players' ears. It's rarely the HC. Check in on most D1 college teams and you'll see the same thing. (In NU's case, Keefe talks to the forwards and Jason Smith talks to the Dmen.) Not good enough for you?: Look at NFL timeouts and bench shots. The OC runs the offensive TOs and bench, and the DC runs the DC TOs and bench. The HCs have other things to do. (Exhibit A: Bill Belichik) And yes, Madigan darn well does run the program, which is what HCs do.
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Was thinking about writing a similar response about how many AC's handle those situations. Having just been through a coaching change here, I've seen the same sort of dialogue of people who think they can accurately judge an AC's coaching ability and project what they think that person would be like as a HC. But sitting in the stands, it is very difficult to make such assessments accurately. (But I also know this is the Interwebs, and that is what we do, especially in the off-season.)
 
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ericredaxe said:
I wonder if we could keep Albie on in his current position if BU went with a Sacco, Young or Pandolfo? I wonder if he wants the job right now or if he was thinking it would be a few more years down the road?
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14 years as an assistant/associate head coach. What would a few more years of "seasoning" do for him? :rolleyes:
http://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=27626
 
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If BU doesn't give the job to O'Connell, I'd think that he would take that as an indication that he has to go somewhere and get Head Coaching experience in order to be a stronger candidate next time the job opens up.
 
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Joe has been and is a nhl coach. If he came back here mookie would look for him to go back at any time if someone dropped a head job on him.
 
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If BU doesn't give the job to O'Connell, I'd think that he would take that as an indication that he has to go somewhere and get Head Coaching experience in order to be a stronger candidate next time the job opens up.
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GQ was head coach in Cleveland for what? 2yrs? Big whoop
 
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I agree that Albie and Sacco are two most logical choices. One has put in his dues and would provide most continuity. The other has head coaching experience and already working in Boston. Plus, Sacco has money in the bank from that NHL gig already. At this point he might be content with the BU job as his ideal final destination.
 
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As a BC fan though, I say give it to Quesnelle. Albie will leave in frustration and Len can bring back Bavis as assistant ;)
 
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Doesnt BU have to go with Albie? He has 14 years of asst. coaching experience, played at BU, on BU staff, unbelievable recruiter. If they pass over Albie no doubt he will hit the road (unless he is content as an asst. coach). Albie stays and recruits are more comfortable with situation I assume. If Albie gets head job and they add a great asst coach that would probably be ideal IMO.
 
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Lemonade said:
Doesnt BU have to go with Albie? He has 14 years of asst. coaching experience, played at BU, on BU staff, unbelievable recruiter. If they pass over Albie no doubt he will hit the road (unless he is content as an asst. coach). Albie stays and recruits are more comfortable with situation I assume. If Albie gets head job and they add a great asst coach that would probably be ideal IMO.
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If he doesn't get this job he might not ever get a head coaching job.
 
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Lemonade said:
Doesnt BU have to go with Albie? He has 14 years of asst. coaching experience, played at BU, on BU staff, unbelievable recruiter. If they pass over Albie no doubt he will hit the road (unless he is content as an asst. coach). Albie stays and recruits are more comfortable with situation I assume. If Albie gets head job and they add a great asst coach that would probably be ideal IMO.
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The more I think about it, I agree it's an appealing option. Also it would seem Albie is much less of a risk to take an NHL job than Sacco, Pandolfo, or any of the other guys currently coaching at the pro level.
 
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J.D. said:
I agree that Albie and Sacco are two most logical choices. One has put in his dues and would provide most continuity. The other has head coaching experience and already working in Boston. Plus, Sacco has money in the bank from that NHL gig already. At this point he might be content with the BU job as his ideal final destination.
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From what I've been told, Sacco has not been shy in telling people in the area that he wants this job a lot. At least prior to this Quinn development and I would imagine there's no change.
 
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I read Mike McMahon's handicapping of BU coaching candidates over on College Hockey News. Many BU bluebloods with primarily pro credentials. He also threw out local suspects with Boston connections (Keefe, Pearl really?!) The last name on the list was Rick Bennett from Union.

Don't overlook Bennett. No nonsense assistant under Nate Lehman who won NCAA title for the non-scholarship Dutch. Has dominated ECAC. Massachusetts roots, recruits NE well for Union, Hockey East Providence. Not everyone can go to BU. Hard nosed player who preaches solid two-way physical play while his 'pack of wolves' approach fills the net. Scoring in bunches. Agganis would rock!

Don't over look him. He's not a Terrier but he's the real deal.
 
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Berkshire BU Fan said:
I read Mike McMahon's handicapping of BU coaching candidates over on College Hockey News. Many BU bluebloods with primarily pro credentials. He also threw out local suspects with Boston connections (Keefe, Pearl really?!) The last name on the list was Rick Bennett from Union.

Don't overlook Bennett. No nonsense assistant under Nate Lehman who won NCAA title for the non-scholarship Dutch. Has dominated ECAC. Massachusetts roots, recruits NE well for Union, Hockey East Providence. Not everyone can go to BU. Hard nosed player who preaches solid two-way physical play while his 'pack of wolves' approach fills the net. Scoring in bunches. Agganis would rock!

Don't over look him. He's not a Terrier but he's the real deal.
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Bennett would be great at BU but he would also be the total opposite of what they have had. I can't imagine him handling blue chip recruits with kid gloves. He's just a no nonsense butt whipper. Does that work with 1st rounders??? Would be intersting though.
 
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