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The Future Of Bgsu Hockey

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to be direct, BGSU needs to look at the way they select coaches. they are not the only school who should be revisiting the hiring process, but they of all schools can not afford another mistake. Generally speaking, the alumni thing is over rated. I get the fundraising and recruiting components, but an alumni behind the bench does not translate into having a genuine Head Coach. If you want to raise money and want to recruit, guess what....you can do so much more efficiently if your team wins. Crass? Perhaps. True? Definitely
 
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Pops Ryan said:
to be direct, BGSU needs to look at the way they select coaches. they are not the only school who should be revisiting the hiring process, but they of all schools can not afford another mistake. Generally speaking, the alumni thing is over rated. I get the fundraising and recruiting components, but an alumni behind the bench does not translate into having a genuine Head Coach. If you want to raise money and want to recruit, guess what....you can do so much more efficiently if your team wins. Crass? Perhaps. True? Definitely
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For smaller programs, one advantage to having an alumni coach is if he is the guy to turn the thing around, he is that much less likely to bolt for a job at a bigger program, leaving your school looking for another new coach.
 
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Great news for sure considering the way things seemed after last season.

I wish nothing but the best for the program except when they play the lakers ofcourse;)
 
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bigblue_dl said:
For smaller programs, one advantage to having an alumni coach is if he is the guy to turn the thing around, he is that much less likely to bolt for a job at a bigger program, leaving your school looking for another new coach.
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UAH went through this dilemma a couple of years ago after Doug Ross retired. The sentimental choice was Lance West, a longtime assistant and player under Ross. However, the department went in a different direction.

Last I heard Westy was doing well up at Anchorage. I wonder if he applied for the BGSU job when it came open.
 
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Pops Ryan said:
to be direct, BGSU needs to look at the way they select coaches.
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Considering the recent state of the program, I don't believe they could have gotten a better benchmeister. Perhaps if the money & support materializes as they envision, BGSU could become a destination rather than a ~means~ to a destination. BGSU coaching alum are everywhere.
 
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MikeAnderson said:
UAH went through this dilemma a couple of years ago after Doug Ross retired. The sentimental choice was Lance West, a longtime assistant and player under Ross. However, the department went in a different direction.

Last I heard Westy was doing well up at Anchorage. I wonder if he applied for the BGSU job when it came open.
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Actually, Lance is at Alaska-Fairbanks. I really doubt that he applied for the BG job. I remember him saying that he wasn't the type to jump from program to program. He's doing a good job here, the team exceeded everyone's expectations, and he seems to have a great relationship with the players and staff.

Just my impression, of course.
 
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Wondering said:
Actually, Lance is at Alaska-Fairbanks. I really doubt that he applied for the BG job. I remember him saying that he wasn't the type to jump from program to program. He's doing a good job here, the team exceeded everyone's expectations, and he seems to have a great relationship with the players and staff.

Just my impression, of course.
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Good deal. Always did like Westy, and not just because he was a good drinking buddy... ;)

GFM
 
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Now that the University and state have done their part, the burden falls on the alumni to be actively involved. That means attending games and/or contributing financially. Reminiscing about the old days isn't enough. This program won't survive without consistent alumni support that other successful programs exhibit.
This year the program offers an inexpensive season ticket package for those of you who can't attend games due to being out of the area. Check it out on the new BGSUFalcons.com website. For those of you on LinkedIn, there is a Bowling Green Hockey group that gives weekly updates on the program as well as the BG Hockey on Facebook, which is huge.
There is no reason this program can't return to dominance it once held. Hockey is Bowling Green's legacy; not any other sport. Get involved!!!!!!!
 
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LSSULaker889294 said:
Congrats to BGSU hockey fans, I'm happy for you guys. Great news for you guys for sure and probably the whole CCHA. Still some work to be done, but this helps greatly.
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Yeah that is really good news. We don't want to lose any NCAA hockey teams.
 
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From today's Bowling Green Sentinel Tribune - More good news !

"Bowling Green's hockey program is receiving a second chance.
The university said this morning it anticipates being able to announce a fundraising campaign in the next 7-10 days to endow scholarships for the hockey program and to renovate the BGSU Ice Arena.
School president Dr. Carol Cartwright is scheduled to meet today with a representative of Bentz Whaley Flessner, a national fundraising consulting firm.
The university is using the firm to assess the potential for funding that could be raised by such a campaign.
The firm's report was due to the university by the end of August. Cartwright expects to have its recommendations this week.
Although Cartwright declined to say how long the fundraising campaign would last, most sources have said the program will have 3-5 years to raise the needed money. "

BGSU hockey fans can breath a little easier now, as the new season approaches.
 
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BGSU1988 said:
From today's Bowling Green Sentinel Tribune - More good news !

"Bowling Green's hockey program is receiving a second chance.
The university said this morning it anticipates being able to announce a fundraising campaign in the next 7-10 days to endow scholarships for the hockey program and to renovate the BGSU Ice Arena.
School president Dr. Carol Cartwright is scheduled to meet today with a representative of Bentz Whaley Flessner, a national fundraising consulting firm.
The university is using the firm to assess the potential for funding that could be raised by such a campaign.
The firm's report was due to the university by the end of August. Cartwright expects to have its recommendations this week.
Although Cartwright declined to say how long the fundraising campaign would last, most sources have said the program will have 3-5 years to raise the needed money. "

BGSU hockey fans can breath a little easier now, as the new season approaches.
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We in Huntsville welcome this news.

GFM
 
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BGSU1988 said:
From today's Bowling Green Sentinel Tribune - More good news !

"Bowling Green's hockey program is receiving a second chance.
The university said this morning it anticipates being able to announce a fundraising campaign in the next 7-10 days to endow scholarships for the hockey program and to renovate the BGSU Ice Arena.
School president Dr. Carol Cartwright is scheduled to meet today with a representative of Bentz Whaley Flessner, a national fundraising consulting firm.
The university is using the firm to assess the potential for funding that could be raised by such a campaign.
The firm's report was due to the university by the end of August. Cartwright expects to have its recommendations this week.
Although Cartwright declined to say how long the fundraising campaign would last, most sources have said the program will have 3-5 years to raise the needed money. "

BGSU hockey fans can breath a little easier now, as the new season approaches.
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Great news!

gfmorris said:
We in Huntsville welcome this news.

GFM
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Oh, really? ;)
 
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Hey, it's just that Dennis Williams used to be our AC.

Wait, you thought I had an ulterior motive? ;)

GFM
 
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I'm not going to write any checks (hey someone had to come up with the $$$ for Notre Dame's new arena and I'm not a bottomless pit ;) ) but the statement from BGSU sounds good. Little in terms of uncertainty as it sounds like they realize how much the tradition of BG hockey means to their athletic history. Hopefully the future of BGSU hockey is looking brighter day by day.
 
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