While her results at Vandy aren't impressive, I remain convinced that Steph can coach. and, if nothing else, her name still carries some weight in recruiting in Indiana. and I agree with Gesysp that those conditions don't necessarily put her at the top of my "who to hire" list.
time to write the AD
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Her record as a college HC would certainly not warrant strong consideration, would it?
Perhaps MB1 should not have extended SV's contract just before he left and let Bo handle it. Water under the bridge now.
Both Keady and Tiller built legacies and had laurels to retire in advance and go out on their terms. Sadly, SV does not have that luxury. Something might happen in the next month or so. We will see.
I think we should hire the best coach available, period. Alma mater should not be a factor. It does not guarantee success as we have seen here.
I think that Purdue does have the $$ to release SV now and hire a new coach. It is a function of the erosion of recruits over the short term and the availability of good HC candidates now. If no good candidates surface or show interest now, Purdue can wait. But if good candidates surface this spring, who knows what will happen.
Both Keady and Tiller built legacies and had laurels to retire in advance and go out on their terms. Sadly, SV does not have that luxury. Something might happen in the next month or so. We will see.
I think we should hire the best coach available, period. Alma mater should not be a factor. It does not guarantee success as we have seen here.
I think that Purdue does have the $$ to release SV now and hire a new coach. It is a function of the erosion of recruits over the short term and the availability of good HC candidates now. If no good candidates surface or show interest now, Purdue can wait. But if good candidates surface this spring, who knows what will happen.
Again, I'm not saying we should or shouldn't hire her - but PU has a historical tendency to hire within the PU family so she may at least get a look. Maybe that ended with Burke leaving, but we've seen it for 20 years. If PU can allow Versyp 13 years to drop our program into the bottom of the Big 10, not sure that Vanderbilt won't give her at least 4-5 years to get her players into and through her system. Her results there have been disappointing, I agree, but I also feel she did not have much to work with when she started.
Not sure about Gearlds - she can win at Marian, but that's a lot different than division 1.
Here’s your best choice. Proven mid major HC with experience at three major schools including Michigan as recruiting coordinator and assistant coach. Dayton native.. First team Academic All American. Took Miami team from 11-21 to 21-11 in one season and posted 12-6 MAC record which was most wins in ten years. This year, her second, she is 21-6. Played in WNBA and internationally. Purdue has thrived on Indiana and Ohio players the last 25 years.
https://www.journal-news.com/sports/women-basketball-megan-duffy-gets-contract-extension-from-miami/
https://miamiredhawks.com/coaches.aspx?rc=136
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I think des is looking at her record starting at 14-16 her first year at Vandy but now being 14-46 over the last two years. Not a very impressive résumé.
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More and more it seems that unless there is no concern at the top, which is hard to believe, we must make a move. There clearly are options. And we can't do any worse I think. Illinois has been trying to resurrect its program forever as has Wisconsin with little success. There is no magic bullet. But Versyp's inability to retain players is her Achilles heel. As has been said, had she not lost so many players over the last several years this current team would probably be in the top 4 and there would not be an issue except those who think we can just hop right back on the National level just because we won a title 20 years ago. Bo, your fan base says you gotta make a move. That being said, I respect Coach V, but just think it has moved past her.
Similar thread to this one on Hammer and Rails website. Lots of similar comments and sentiments. Time for a change.....
When you look at the atmosphere, energy and excitement with the Men's Bball team and Mackey area, it can happen too with Women's Bball. I am not saying the exact same thing as the Men's program, but the ingredients are there for a successful Women's Bball program. I would imagine that HC candidates and recruits can see the possibilities.
I would say the women have a better chance of becoming elite.
They were elite not long ago.
Ladies typically stay four years to get their degree and Purdue is well know for it's academics.
Purdue has a good following in WBB.
Yes, I would think that if no change is made there will be a drop off of interest. I am a fan tho and follow my teams thru thick and thin. It is possible with what Versyp has returning she could have a decent year next season. Where would that leave us? Again we have NO IDEA if this is even on Bo's radar.
It is ludicrous to suggest there are not superior candidates who would be interested in a job which should be in the Top Ten in all of Wbb. If they do not make a change the options are to allow her to remain until 2022 without extending her contract which would perpetuate the mediocrity, or extend her contract and continue pouring three quarters of a million down a bottomless hole.
I couldn't agree more. I have been less sure than many on this board, but there is absolutely no choice now. There must be a change. If there is not, Purdue is saying they don't care about women's basketball. The present AD has made it clear what he expects. I feel sure a change will be coming shortly after we are eliminated from the Big Ten tourney.
