Michigan Tech Offseason III: Screw It, Somebody Look Up The Cheat Codes

[huskyfan]

Re: Michigan Tech Offseason III: Screw It, Somebody Look Up The Cheat Codes

They can't handle the hair.

there's not enough hair gel in the UP ...

 

[Twitch Boy]

Re: Michigan Tech Offseason III: Screw It, Somebody Look Up The Cheat Codes

Hey, let's throw Matt Frattin a scholarship!

 

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Re: Michigan Tech Offseason III: Screw It, Somebody Look Up The Cheat Codes

Hey, let's throw Matt Frattin a scholarship!

Can't be any worse than John Scott's drunken entertainments.

 

[JOHN SCOTT ROCKS]

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So anybody liking Johnson?

I'd be for throwing a scholarship toward Frattin. Would be better than trying to get NMU to release old pietila so they have a better chance at young pietila.

 

[Dirty]

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I'd be for throwing a scholarship toward Frattin. Would be better than trying to get NMU to release old pietila so they have a better chance at young pietila.

Since unlike Twitch Boy, you're serious, why would Frattin leave UND for Tech? Either way he'd sit out this year and if he manages to avoid drinking himself stupid, he could be back with the Sioux. And even better, he could go pro tomorrow and actually play hockey this year.

 

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Re: Michigan Tech Offseason III: Screw It, Somebody Look Up The Cheat Codes

So anybody liking Johnson?

I'll bite...

1. He played for the Badgers and his father is, of course, the legendary "Badger Bob" Johnson. Why would he give up a nice gig at Wisconsin, his alma mater and a school whose women's team he has coached to four straight title appearances and three national championships, to move up to Houghton and theoretically turn our program around? It seems to me that if he does eventually want a D1 Men's job, he would hold out for a bigger name program with the ability to garner much greater institutional support, and might even prefer to start by getting a lead assistant role at a major men's program.

2. He coaches women's hockey, a sport with approximately 25 teams at the D1 level (less than half that of D1 Men's) and no competition from professional and semi-professional leagues. He has the added bonus of recruiting for a Big Ten institution. How would his recruiting abilities here at little old Michigan Tech be any greater than JR's?

3. Why on earth would you suggest changing coaching staffs right now, a month and a half before the season begins? That would do nothing more than virtually guarantee another last place finish. We'd have to spend another seven years switching to a new head coach's system of play and building up the recruiting connections again. We are finally at the point where the quality of our incoming recruits has vastly improved over the past three seasons, and have simply had the misfortune of our two best finds either hitting academic roadblocks or being lured away by a pro contract. In the near future, I believe we will finally get one of these "blue chippers" on campus and in a Tech sweater. We have to catch a break at some point.

The only thing that is clear here, JSR, is that you jump to conclusions much too hastily. This year, we should see a marked improvement in the team's play and their record. With a healthy roster, winning more than two conference games should not be a struggle.

 

[SCSU Euro]

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Instead of wildly hypothesizing about how the season will start, why don't we wait and see before jumping to conclusions?

Or at least wait unti you get this http://www.photochopz.com/gallery/data/505/jump.jpg

 

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

Re: Michigan Tech Offseason III: Screw It, Somebody Look Up The Cheat Codes

What kind of Michigan Tech fan are you? Read on to find out.

 

[huskyfan]

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What kind of Michigan Tech fan are you? Read on to find out.

excellent!!!

(what's wrong with writing checks? an old chevy? huh? I don't get it )

 

[huskyfan]

Re: Michigan Tech Offseason III: Screw It, Somebody Look Up The Cheat Codes

and I'm a "c" fan. although I wish I were an "a".

 

[Twitch Boy]

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What kind of Michigan Tech fan are you? Read on to find out.

I think you cast a little too broad a net with E there. That could be any one of us.

Either that, or they've cloned me from DNA found on an old copy of the Bull. If this is the case, I weep for the future of this fine establishment of higher learning.

 

[JOHN SCOTT ROCKS]

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Since unlike Twitch Boy, you're serious, why would Frattin leave UND for Tech? Either way he'd sit out this year and if he manages to avoid drinking himself stupid, he could be back with the Sioux. And even better, he could go pro tomorrow and actually play hockey this year.

For one, he has no guarantee from UND right now as Hakstol said his status may be revisited. Two, I agree pro is probably a likely option but if Tech (or someone else) offered him a full ride he may take it.

 

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

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I think you cast a little too broad a net with E there. That could be any one of us.

Except for the wiener hat, anime pr0n, etc. To be honest, "E" started off as the multiple personality disorder Tech fan. But since you are its most public example, I simply felt like making a joke at your expense.

 

[JOHN SCOTT ROCKS]

Re: Michigan Tech Offseason III: Screw It, Somebody Look Up The Cheat Codes

I'll bite...

1. He played for the Badgers and his father is, of course, the legendary "Badger Bob" Johnson. Why would he give up a nice gig at Wisconsin, his alma mater and a school whose women's team he has coached to four straight title appearances and three national championships, to move up to Houghton and theoretically turn our program around? It seems to me that if he does eventually want a D1 Men's job, he would hold out for a bigger name program with the ability to garner much greater institutional support, and might even prefer to start by getting a lead assistant role at a major men's program.

2. He coaches women's hockey, a sport with approximately 25 teams at the D1 level (less than half that of D1 Men's) and no competition from professional and semi-professional leagues. He has the added bonus of recruiting for a Big Ten institution. How would his recruiting abilities here at little old Michigan Tech be any greater than JR's?

3. Why on earth would you suggest changing coaching staffs right now, a month and a half before the season begins? That would do nothing more than virtually guarantee another last place finish. We'd have to spend another seven years switching to a new head coach's system of play and building up the recruiting connections again. We are finally at the point where the quality of our incoming recruits has vastly improved over the past three seasons, and have simply had the misfortune of our two best finds either hitting academic roadblocks or being lured away by a pro contract. In the near future, I believe we will finally get one of these "blue chippers" on campus and in a Tech sweater. We have to catch a break at some point.

The only thing that is clear here, JSR, is that you jump to conclusions much too hastily. This year, we should see a marked improvement in the team's play and their record. With a healthy roster, winning more than two conference games should not be a struggle.

1. What job beside MTU do you see opening up anytime soon in the WCHA. If he came now he could always leave a few years down the road for greener pastures if that's what you're assuming he would do. Also most people strive to advance and a DI mens program in the WCHA is advancing over a womens team regardless of the schools.

2. The previous coach at UW had the same recruiting abilities as he does now without the same success. He's doing something right obviously.

3. Would you prefer a month and half before this season or after an 0-8 start or after another losing season. It obviously won't happen but I'm just looking at the writing on the wall based on the continuous bungling of recruiting and the woes that seem to continue. Why delay the agony?

 

[huskyfan]

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Since unlike Twitch Boy, you're serious, why would Frattin leave UND for Tech? Either way he'd sit out this year and if he manages to avoid drinking himself stupid, he could be back with the Sioux. And even better, he could go pro tomorrow and actually play hockey this year.

'cus they kicked him off the team??

 

[Boosh]

Re: Michigan Tech Offseason III: Screw It, Somebody Look Up The Cheat Codes

We're not going to have a 0-8 start. Its just not going to happen. I don't care who you are, or what you think, its not going to happen. Also, Jamie Russell isn't going anywhere this year. He's probably not going anywhere next year either. At least some of you actually enjoy coming up with scenarios for every possible turn of events, even though none of its going to happen the way anyone on this board thinks.

 

[huskyfan]

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We're not going to have a 0-8 start. Its just not going to happen. I don't care who you are, or what you think, its not going to happen. Also, Jamie Russell isn't going anywhere this year. He's probably not going anywhere next year either. At least some of you actually enjoy coming up with scenarios for every possible turn of events, even though none of its going to happen the way anyone on this board thinks.

agree.

 

[JOHN SCOTT ROCKS]

Re: Michigan Tech Offseason III: Screw It, Somebody Look Up The Cheat Codes

We're not going to have a 0-8 start. Its just not going to happen. I don't care who you are, or what you think, its not going to happen. Also, Jamie Russell isn't going anywhere this year. He's probably not going anywhere next year either. At least some of you actually enjoy coming up with scenarios for every possible turn of events, even though none of its going to happen the way anyone on this board thinks.

ex. games don't count.

 

[FadeToBlack&Gold]

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1. What job beside MTU do you see opening up anytime soon in the WCHA.

Within the next five years? My guesses...

*Minnesota, if Lucia doesn't right the ship soon. The administration and fans aren't known to tolerate many mediocre seasons.

*I think Jutting may be on the hot seat in Mankato if he doesn't get the Mavericks back into the NCAAs within a couple more seasons. However, I am aware he was recently given a contract extension and that Mankato's administration has previously indicated that they may simply be content with mediocrity.

*I don't know how long Shyiak's contract is or what his relationship with donors and the university administration is like, but if Anchorage doesn't manage a couple 7th place or higher finishes, he may be in trouble down the road.

Of course, this is all pure speculation on my part, much like your hypothetical 0-8 start.

 

[The Rube]

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Within the next five years? My guesses...

*Minnesota, if Lucia doesn't right the ship soon. The administration and fans aren't known to tolerate many mediocre seasons.

If this happens, I would think not after this year, but after the 2010-11 season. That would be close to, if not a full, 4 years of his "new" recruiting techniques of less one-and-done superstars and more grinders/role players.