IronChef 1,138 Report post Posted June 15 According to their jobs website, today is the application deadline to be the head coach at Morgan State. Has anyone heard any rumors on who might have applied or would be a good candidate? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimpeltf 2,089 Report post Posted June 15 1 hour ago, IronChef said: According to their jobs website, today is the application deadline to be the head coach at Morgan State. Has anyone heard any rumors on who might have applied or would be a good candidate? Bring back the dashiki! I can't find a picture of the old coach James Phillips in his colorful attire. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckeyehomer 56 Report post Posted June 16 I have heard 0 rumors, but I would love to see Nate Jackson in that role! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayz 163 Report post Posted June 16 No rumors, but some I think these guys could make solid options (A- previous hc, B- big name assistant already on East coast, C- one of the top HS coaches): Kerry McCoy Jamill Kelly Cornell Robinson Some outside the box thoughts on coaches (guys I'd really love to see in the mix ...but have solid gigs where they are at): OT Johnson - DII UNCP Coach. Great energy with dyamic capability of technician and recruiter. Marques Gales- CACC Sac. City College HC. Formerly was HC at DIII Trinity College in CT where he was the DIII Rookie Coach of the Year in 2014. (Has East Coast experience, but is back in California where he was a competitor at CACC and DII level). Omi Acosta - NAIA Life HC; Dude knows how to recruit and produce. Give him the budge Morgan State will have and his connections from the South as well as with Juco, and he'd have them up and running asap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayz 163 Report post Posted June 16 47 minutes ago, Swayz said: No rumors, but some I think these guys could make solid options (A- previous hc, B- big name assistant already on East coast, C- one of the top HS coaches): Kerry McCoy Jamill Kelly Cornell Robinson Some outside the box thoughts on coaches (guys I'd really love to see in the mix ...but have solid gigs where they are at): OT Johnson - DII UNCP Coach. Great energy with dyamic capability of technician and recruiter. Marques Gales- CACC Sac. City College HC. Formerly was HC at DIII Trinity College in CT where he was the DIII Rookie Coach of the Year in 2014. (Has East Coast experience, but is back in California where he was a competitor at CACC and DII level). Omi Acosta - NAIA Life HC; Dude knows how to recruit and produce. Give him the budge Morgan State will have and his connections from the South as well as with Juco, and he'd have them up and running asap. Also can't forget Shelton Mack asst at Columbia and former Pitt Panther. He'd be dam solid! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IronChef 1,138 Report post Posted June 16 Omi Acosta seems like the best choice from those you listed. I don’t even think he’s that far outside the box. 1 Swayz reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingcement 917 Report post Posted June 16 What about Obe Blanc as a potential candidate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KCMO2 685 Report post Posted June 16 Sammie Henson!! 1 Tofurky reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonBryant 2,123 Report post Posted June 17 Leroy Gardner would be on my short list. 2 Jeffm and OR reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripNSweep 797 Report post Posted June 17 What are the odds August Wesley has not only applied but lobbied for the job. 1 3 1 JBluegill133, BobDole, OR and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffrideal 161 Report post Posted June 17 Ed Ruth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMardigain 1,637 Report post Posted June 17 10 hours ago, TripNSweep said: What are the odds August Wesley has not only applied but lobbied for the job. You beat me to that one, I’ve been racking my brain since yesterday but could pull the name to get the comment in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonBryant 2,123 Report post Posted June 17 10 hours ago, TripNSweep said: What are the odds August Wesley has not only applied but lobbied for the job. 3 SetonHallPirate, TripNSweep and BobDole reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jp157 561 Report post Posted June 17 48 minutes ago, jeffrideal said: Ed Ruth Not the right temperament I think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayz 163 Report post Posted June 17 15 hours ago, JasonBryant said: Leroy Gardner would be on my short list. Absolutely! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayz 163 Report post Posted June 17 12 hours ago, TripNSweep said: What are the odds August Wesley has not only applied but lobbied for the job. I'm banned from posting on his fake wiki account. I changed that he placed in Sunkist Kids to Capri-Sun Kids. Also says he was some NE Champ or something, so I put the NSEW Misdirection Incontenental Champion and some other stuff. He's a crook. But with lack of some schools having applicants, I would not be shocked to see him emerge again. Think he is pretty much hit the crap list in Iowa, Kansas, and Misssouri...but I honestly can see him showing up somewhere again. Which will give me something to be super vocal about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinnum 846 Report post Posted June 17 13 hours ago, TripNSweep said: What are the odds August Wesley has not only applied but lobbied for the job. I think I am out of the loop here... Anyone care to share? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingcement 917 Report post Posted June 17 4 minutes ago, Pinnum said: I think I am out of the loop here... Anyone care to share? From what I understand, he has overstated his resume in such a way that has led to him being hired - and then relieved of his duties shortly thereafter - on a number of different occasions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinnum 846 Report post Posted June 17 20 minutes ago, flyingcement said: From what I understand, he has overstated his resume in such a way that has led to him being hired - and then relieved of his duties shortly thereafter - on a number of different occasions. Thanks. I googled him and noticed a lot of announcements of his hiring to lead programs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swayz 163 Report post Posted June 17 He ran Iowa State club team from his couch in Cali. Was hired to take over NWKTC (NJCAA) and wasn't around while team ran afoul (dismissed before 1st semester even over). I believe he then landed at Wheeling Jesuit (DII) and was gone within a month. Then a Pharmacy College in St. Louis adding wrestling announced his hiring and many of us lost our collective crap and he got canned pretty quick when individuals from the local sector all the way to higher brass in coaching circles called the school out and asked WTF were they thinking? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripNSweep 797 Report post Posted June 17 52 minutes ago, Swayz said: He ran Iowa State club team from his couch in Cali. Was hired to take over NWKTC (NJCAA) and wasn't around while team ran afoul (dismissed before 1st semester even over). I believe he then landed at Wheeling Jesuit (DII) and was gone within a month. Then a Pharmacy College in St. Louis adding wrestling announced his hiring and many of us lost our collective crap and he got canned pretty quick when individuals from the local sector all the way to higher brass in coaching circles called the school out and asked WTF were they thinking? He is also the President of the Cabo Verde national wrestling federation and I think either him and his son, or both even, attempted to get an at large qualifying spot in the Olympics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinnum 846 Report post Posted June 17 1 hour ago, Swayz said: He ran Iowa State club team from his couch in Cali. https://tenor.com/view/george-costanza-was-that-wrong-pleading-ignorance-gif-12668146 1 TripNSweep reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billyhoyle 2,500 Report post Posted June 17 4 hours ago, Swayz said: He ran Iowa State club team from his couch in Cali. Was hired to take over NWKTC (NJCAA) and wasn't around while team ran afoul (dismissed before 1st semester even over). I believe he then landed at Wheeling Jesuit (DII) and was gone within a month. Then a Pharmacy College in St. Louis adding wrestling announced his hiring and many of us lost our collective crap and he got canned pretty quick when individuals from the local sector all the way to higher brass in coaching circles called the school out and asked WTF were they thinking? I think he'd be qualified to coach "Wheeling Jesuit" or "Pharmacy College in St. Louis." These are usually part time jobs. But sounds like the main issue is that he is a pioneer of remote work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingcement 917 Report post Posted June 18 Being a remote wrestling coach seems particularly difficult to do in an effective manner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripNSweep 797 Report post Posted June 18 6 hours ago, Billyhoyle said: I think he'd be qualified to coach "Wheeling Jesuit" or "Pharmacy College in St. Louis." These are usually part time jobs. But sounds like the main issue is that he is a pioneer of remote work. It isn't that he's unqualified. It's the heaping mounds of BS and self aggrandizing he uses to get into these positions. There are probably dozens if not more former wrestlers who have better credentials or are better coaches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
