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Michigan Tech Offseason Thread I: Not Winning and the ensuing drama.

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techcodemonkey said:
Just a small change =P

But, I got on here for a possible rumor, I figure what the hell, everything's been thrown out there already.

Through the grapevine, I've heard that the AD has been contacting specific alumni and AD contributors, to basically say, "Who do you want? Ok, you contact them, let us know what they want in return." This way, a potential coach gets a call from an alumni...instead of the AD department directly, they can basically say, "We're a committee in charge of finding a new coach, what would it take for you to come to Tech?"

Now this is all rumor, the general idea I'm sure has been done many times, also, who these specific alumni and contributors are is all in question but...meh, and it is all dependent on what the AD is willing to shellout, but I figure I'll make a contribution.
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manurespreader said:
Great idea for her to do it this way. Opens the door for a bigger variety and also gets these alumni invested in the program again, plus up's the donations.
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If there is any truth to this rumor, what more proof do the skeptics need that the AD is in over her head when it comes to resurrecting a failed D1 program? No, it is not a "great idea" unless the AD actually intends to erode her authority (and power) by delegating the initial negotiation part of the "most important hire in my career" to unnamed, unnaccoutable alums. It's a terrible idea and anyone who suggests otherwise has no insight into executive management.

It's admirable of her to consult with alums until they become her personal representatives and give candidates the impression the AD's hiring decision is nothing more than rubber stamping the recommendation of the alums. If she has to rely on the hockey-knowledgeable alums to do the heavy lifting, then we don't have the right management for a D1 program.
 
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The_Commissioner said:
If there is any truth to this rumor, what more proof do the skeptics need that the AD is in over her head when it comes to resurrecting a failed D1 program? No, it is not a "great idea" unless the AD actually intends to erode her authority (and power) by delegating the initial negotiation part of the "most important hire in my career" to unnamed, unnaccoutable alums. It's a terrible idea and anyone who suggests otherwise has no insight into executive management.

It's admirable of her to consult with alums until they become her personal representatives and give candidates the impression the AD's hiring decision is nothing more than rubber stamping the recommendation of the alums. If she has to rely on the hockey-knowledgeable alums to do the heavy lifting, then we don't have the right management for a D1 program.
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You're delusional. This is a good thing. She's not giving up the responsibility, she is utilizing a resource at her disposal. If influential alums like Randy Mckay and others can informally get knowledge on who may or may not be interested in the job, by using their standing in the hockey community, she would be stupid not to take advantage of that. You have no clue what you're talking about.
 
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bigblue_dl said:
You're delusional. This is a good thing. She's not giving up the responsibility, she is utilizing a resource at her disposal. If influential alums like Randy Mckay and others can informally get knowledge on who may or may not be interested in the job, by using their standing in the hockey community, she would be stupid not to take advantage of that. You have no clue what you're talking about.
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Plus contacting coaches at this point without permission, especially Eades and Pearson and anyone else from the Frozen Four teams since their season's are still going, could be considered tampering...its best to have someone outside of any official capacity do the leg work at this time.
 
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Shirtless Guy said:
Plus contacting coaches at this point without permission, especially Eades and Pearson and anyone else from the Frozen Four teams since their season's are still going, could be considered tampering...its best to have someone outside of any official capacity do the leg work at this time.
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an excellent idea there. Lets the alumni do the dirty work, and gives Tech a chance to put together a good short list with an idea of the price it would be to get said coach. Along with giving the alumni an idea of how much they really need to chip in to afford the guy as well.
 
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Apparently 50-50 raffles are against the law and booster clubs across the state will have to stop using them. Check out the MSU problems. We need a popcorn fund raiser.Winner gets popcorn and pizza for life.
 
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manurespreader said:
Apparently 50-50 raffles are against the law and booster clubs across the state will have to stop using them.
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Only if you don't have a license (which I assume most don't).

Of course, I can only imagine what it probably costs to get one and the paperwork that is involved. :rolleyes:
 
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Not sure if this had made the thread. Kudos to Nelson and Red-light Robbie!

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Pair of Former Tech Hockey Players Honored by CHL
by Ian Marks, assistant director of athletic communications

A pair of former Michigan Tech hockey players were recently honored by the Central Hockey League. Riley Nelson was named the league's most valuable player and Rob Nolan, who finished second behind Nelson in MVP voting, was named the league' most outstanding goaltender.

Nelson, who played for the Huskies from 1996-2000, is the all-time leading scorer for the Colorado Eagles. The team captain finished the season fourth in the league's scoring race with 94 points (31 goals, 63 assists) and led all players in plus/minus with a career-high +40. He also led the Eagles in special teams points (32) and multi-point games (30).

Nolan, who played for the Huskies from 2005-09, has a 26-13-5 record this season for the Missouri Mavericks, and he ranks in the top five of nearly every major goaltending category in the CHL. He is currently ranked first in the league with a 2.07 goals-against average, and his seven shutouts are also tops. Nolan has a .928 save percentage, ranking third in that department, and his 26 wins on the season, also ranking third.
 
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So Ronnie is on the list. Bennett have any inside connection to UMass?
 
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Preview for next year:

Blake Pietila – Brighton, Mich. – Michigan Tech University – CSS: 112
State Line: 52 GP — 13-9-22 — 51 PIM

Pietila might be one of the most underrated players on this U.S. squad. He’s a very important piece for this team defensively and particularly on the forecheck. Like Miller, he is strong along the walls. He competes every shift and it’s hard to find any player that’s willing to outwork Pietila. Team USA gets a lot of it’s scoring out of Miller, Grimaldi and Boucher, so it is important that Pietila and his line mates shoulder some of that defensive load while also trying to chip in offensively. Pietila actually has upped his game internationally and was a bright spot for the U.S. at the Five Nations. He’s a quiet, but very important part of this team.

http://unitedstatesofhockey.com/2011/03/30/u18wc-a-look-at-team-usas-forwards/
 
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JOHN SCOTT ROCKS said:
Preview for next year:

Blake Pietila – Brighton, Mich. – Michigan Tech University – CSS: 112
State Line: 52 GP — 13-9-22 — 51 PIM

Pietila might be one of the most underrated players on this U.S. squad. He’s a very important piece for this team defensively and particularly on the forecheck. Like Miller, he is strong along the walls. He competes every shift and it’s hard to find any player that’s willing to outwork Pietila. Team USA gets a lot of it’s scoring out of Miller, Grimaldi and Boucher, so it is important that Pietila and his line mates shoulder some of that defensive load while also trying to chip in offensively. Pietila actually has upped his game internationally and was a bright spot for the U.S. at the Five Nations. He’s a quiet, but very important part of this team.

http://unitedstatesofhockey.com/2011/03/30/u18wc-a-look-at-team-usas-forwards/
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we know this isn't true, because Jamie Russell can't recruit. and no one wants to come to Houghton. :p
 
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Shirtless Guy said:
Plus contacting coaches at this point without permission, especially Eades and Pearson and anyone else from the Frozen Four teams since their season's are still going, could be considered tampering...its best to have someone outside of any official capacity do the leg work at this time.
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I mentioned this a while back. MTU won't make major moves on some coaches because of this. I wouldn't expect to hear any substantial rumors until the season is done. MTU isn't taking their time, they are simply waiting to make serious moves.
 
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JOHN SCOTT ROCKS said:
Jamie Russell didn't recruit him.
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maybe, but whoever is the head coach at the time a kid commits gets the credit. rightly or wrongly. That wasn't the issue anyway.
Michigan gets a lot of kids who call them, not the other way around, in fact the whole system is one where the kid sells himself, schools don't really chase much.
 
Re: Michigan Tech Offseason Thread I: Not Winning and the ensuing drama.

Hey, manurespreader, sorry but I don't have the info you contacted me offline for. I don't think that level of detail is easily discernible. But like the red-dogs in Sconnie, you could always put in a FOIA request.....
 
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