Coaching Rumors

usc4valpo · June 08, 2015, 04:49:29 PM

a3uge - Prohm was 1-4 in tournament games, but what is Bryce's record?

I think Prohm for next year is a better fit for Iowa State, but let's wait and see if he is the right fit for the long term.

As for Bryce, maybe he can look at the upcoming USC vacancy in 2016 after a great season!

a3uge · June 08, 2015, 07:44:47 PM

Quote from: usc4valpo on June 08, 2015, 04:49:29 PM
a3uge - Prohm was 1-4 in tournament games, but what is Bryce's record?

I think Prohm for next year is a better fit for Iowa State, but let's wait and see if he is the right fit for the long term.

As for Bryce, maybe he can look at the upcoming USC vacancy in 2016 after a great season!

Prohm is 1-1 as a head coach. My point was I don't think there's a huge gap between Bryce and Prohm, so I'm wondering how close Bryce was to that job.

vu72 · June 09, 2015, 10:02:03 AM

Quote from: a3uge on June 08, 2015, 07:44:47 PM
Quote from: usc4valpo on June 08, 2015, 04:49:29 PM
a3uge - Prohm was 1-4 in tournament games, but what is Bryce's record?

I think Prohm for next year is a better fit for Iowa State, but let's wait and see if he is the right fit for the long term.

As for Bryce, maybe he can look at the upcoming USC vacancy in 2016 after a great season!

Prohm is 1-1 as a head coach. My point was I don't think there's a huge gap between Bryce and Prohm, so I'm wondering how close Bryce was to that job.

Gap? Bryce beat him twice and one of those games was a complete blowout!

classof2014 · June 09, 2015, 10:13:53 AM

Quote from: vu72 on June 09, 2015, 10:02:03 AM
Gap? Bryce beat him twice and one of those games was a complete blowout!

Actually 3 times. Once at Murray St, once in Valpo, and once in Nashville.

usc4valpo · June 09, 2015, 03:58:33 PM

Based on the Iowa State roster, I would think for next season (not long term) that Prohm was a better choice than Bryce.

Hey, at least we know Bryce will coach Valpo to a great season next year and take over at USC in the 2016-17 season (after Enfield gets cannned).

bbtds · June 09, 2015, 04:19:34 PM

Quote from: usc4valpo on June 09, 2015, 03:58:33 PMHey, at least we know Bryce will coach Valpo to a great season next year and take over at USC in the 2016-17 season (after Enfield gets cannned).

Smiley face? No?

blackpantheruwm · June 09, 2015, 04:50:24 PM

You gotta wonder what Bryce has gotta do to get hired. Didn't it take his brother like...5 minutes to get a high-major gig?

a3uge · June 09, 2015, 06:25:19 PM

Quote from: blackpantheruwm on June 09, 2015, 04:50:24 PM
You gotta wonder what Bryce has gotta do to get hired. Didn't it take his brother like...5 minutes to get a high-major gig?

It's not like Bryce hasn't received offers.

VULB#62 · June 09, 2015, 09:16:32 PM

Quote from: a3uge on June 09, 2015, 06:25:19 PM
Quote from: blackpantheruwm on June 09, 2015, 04:50:24 PM
You gotta wonder what Bryce has gotta do to get hired. Didn't it take his brother like...5 minutes to get a high-major gig?

It's not like Bryce hasn't received offers.

It could very well be that Bryce enters theses interviews with body language (or other indicators) that say he is not that 'hungry' for just any next step up the ladder and that he is looking for the very best fit for himself. Others, on the other hand, might foam at the mouth for any Big 5 D-I job. Oftentimes that foaming at the mouth is seen as hunger and drive. Therefore, the final offer goes to the 'hungry.'

I'm thinking Bryce knows he's in his own driver's seat, can afford to wait, and will only go after a gig that is absolutely perfect for him and his family. In the meantime he is using this process to maintain his national visibility.

I also think he is manipulating this process masterfully. But, I can't begin to imagine how this will spill out after next season and then the 16-17 season (if he is still at Valpo).

Bottom line is that he has taken Valpo to the next level and will hand-off a great program to his successor. And I have confidence that Mark will have that successor lined up.

Aside: Bryce put Valpo on the map as a player with "the shot." He is now putting that same program back on the map with his coaching. We are blessed.

FWalum · June 10, 2015, 08:39:25 AM

Quote from: usc4valpo on June 09, 2015, 03:58:33 PMBased on the Iowa State roster, I would think for next season (not long term) that Prohm was a better choice than Bryce.

It has been stated by some analysts that Prohm was the best fit based upon Iowa State's "up tempo" and "out score" the opponent style of play. This would seem to support usc4valpo's line of thought... at least on the reasons for the Prohm hiring.

wh · June 10, 2015, 01:13:59 PM

Quote from: FWalum on June 10, 2015, 08:39:25 AM
Quote from: usc4valpo on June 09, 2015, 03:58:33 PMBased on the Iowa State roster, I would think for next season (not long term) that Prohm was a better choice than Bryce.
It has been stated by some analysts that Prohm was the best fit based upon Iowa State's "up tempo" and "out score" the opponent style of play. This would seem to support usc4valpo's line of thought... at least on the reasons for the Prohm hiring.

A year from now Bryce will have 5 year numbers of 225-50 for a .714 winning pct., 25 wins/season, 4 conf. championships, 3 tournament championships, 3 NCAA appearances, a 2-3 record in the NCAA, and 3 COY honors. He will be the darling among mid major coaches and have his pick of practically any high major job he wants. His 5 year numbers will blow Prohm's away, and Iowa State will wonder why in the world they didn't have the foresight to beat everyone else to the punch.

talksalot · June 12, 2015, 03:46:05 PM

Quote from: wh on June 10, 2015, 01:13:59 PMIowa State will wonder why in the world they didn't have the foresight to beat everyone else to the punch.

Be fun to beat the Cyclones in the second round of the tournament.

valpospartan · June 13, 2015, 11:04:18 AM

Quote from: talksalot on June 12, 2015, 03:46:05 PM
Quote from: wh on June 10, 2015, 01:13:59 PMIowa State will wonder why in the world they didn't have the foresight to beat everyone else to the punch.

Be fun to beat the Cyclones in the second round of the tournament.

Be fun to be in the second round.

vu72 · June 13, 2015, 12:14:37 PM

Quote from: valpospartan on June 13, 2015, 11:04:18 AM
Quote from: talksalot on June 12, 2015, 03:46:05 PM
Quote from: wh on June 10, 2015, 01:13:59 PMIowa State will wonder why in the world they didn't have the foresight to beat everyone else to the punch.

Be fun to beat the Cyclones in the second round of the tournament.
Be fun to be in the second round.

I'm sure you both meant the third.

valpopal · June 14, 2015, 11:58:46 AM

Roger Powell coached the AIA team to another impressive win last night against a Polish U-20 national team, 83-57. The trip to Poland is showcasing Powell's ability as a head coach in case Bryce does eventually move to a different program. In addition, Max is getting good experience and Jubril is sharpening his skills, though last night he had to sit out the second half with a hamstring strain. With this trip plus the team's Canadian tour coming up, Valpo already should be close to game form by the time preseason practice begins in the fall.

valpopal · June 15, 2015, 05:03:00 PM

With an 80-70 win in their final game in Poland, the AIA team coached by Roger Powell completed their schedule undefeated at 5-0. Only negative on the last night, Jubril did not play because of a continuing hamstring injury.

wh · June 21, 2015, 09:33:52 PM

Drew Happy at Valpo (at 1:15)

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=13081006

FWalum · June 22, 2015, 08:07:40 AM

Quote from: wh on June 21, 2015, 09:33:52 PM
Drew Happy at Valpo (at 1:15)

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=13081006

Nice little spot by Katz, seemed to think we could be a top 30 team although he did qualify it by saying "we'll have to wait and see".

agibson · June 22, 2015, 12:27:18 PM

Quote from: valpopal on June 08, 2015, 12:54:42 PM
Now that we know Bryce is returning, we can focus on other more humorous coaching news. When he traveled to Poland as coach of the AIA team, which includes Jubril and Max, for a week of games against international competition, Roger Powell apparently was apprehended by police for questioning.

[tweet]606828056301457408[/tweet]

As for the team, they beat the Belarus U-20 team by a score of 82-49.

Ouch! I'll admit, this sort of thing crosses my mind whenever I'm back in the EU. Is there anything hanging around unresolved that could show up in somebody's database search? Not fun.

agibson · June 22, 2015, 12:47:25 PM

Quote from: wh on June 21, 2015, 09:33:52 PM
Drew Happy at Valpo (at 1:15)

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=13081006

This link worked better for me. Maybe just me.
http://espn.go.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/107674/3-point-shot-advancing-after-timeouts

Interesting bit. Sounds like Katz did talk to him.

historyman · September 01, 2015, 11:35:30 PM

Quote from: agibson on June 22, 2015, 12:27:18 PM
Quote from: valpopal on June 08, 2015, 12:54:42 PMNow that we know Bryce is returning, we can focus on other more humorous coaching news. When he traveled to Poland as coach of the AIA team, which includes Jubril and Max, for a week of games against international competition, Roger Powell apparently was apprehended by police for questioning. [tweet]606828056301457408[/tweet] As for the team, they beat the Belarus U-20 team by a score of 82-49.
Ouch! I'll admit, this sort of thing crosses my mind whenever I'm back in the EU. Is there anything hanging around unresolved that could show up in somebody's database search? Not fun.

JUBRIL: What was that about confessing my sins? That polizei guy said you verlassen at an Autounfall.