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Subject: Re: Cornell men's hockey coach Mike Schafer retiring after next season

Author:
Bengal

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Date Posted: 11:25:30 06/14/24 Fri
In reply to: Floridared 's message, "Cornell men's hockey coach Mike Schafer retiring after next season" on 17:54:56 06/13/24 Thu

The reason is probably because whether or not there is a mandate or guidance from the NCAA or otherwise, many schools believe they usually ought to have an open, not pre-determined search for candidates with a wide pool. This facilitates consideration of minority candidates, among other rationales. Sometimes this is probably undertaken even when the school knows who it is going to pick on day one. And it isn't always followed. Carril named Carmody as the pick to replace him on the day he announced his retirement, for example. Cornell is doing this pre-announcement selection.

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[> [> Subject: Re: Cornell men's hockey coach Mike Schafer retiring after next season

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An Observer
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Date Posted: 11:40:09 06/14/24 Fri

This is interesting in that it is not Pete Carril's job, responsibility or even authority to hire his own replacement.

But of course nobody who has spent three decades building one-half of a conference duopoly dynasty is going to just step back and let the program be handed to anybody.

Duke had offered its head coaching job to Tommy Amaker before Mike Krzyzewski picked up the phone to make sure Amaker did not order a moving truck. K had made his own selection of Jon Scheyer and assumed/hoped that his boss would make the same pick. When that didn't happen, Krzyzewski stepped in and forced the issue. His message to Duke, "I've still got an office in the building. Don't think I'm using it to schedule tee times."

For all the issues I have with what Amaker did to academic standards in Ivy basketball recruiting, my heart does break for the man. To be offered the job that you have wanted for decades and have it taken away, that would bring a lesser man to his knees.

No, the way to manage the transition is what Dean Smith did at UNC. Wait until a week before school starts, then quit. That way, you're gonna get your man. You're welcome, Bill Guthridge.

[> [> Subject: Re: Cornell men's hockey coach Mike Schafer retiring after next season
Author: Bengal [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12:18:23 06/14/24 Fri Clarifying my post, he announced his replacement. He did not formally choose him, except insofar as he had earned the deference to have his choice ratified and “chosen” by the AD. When Auriemma retires, he will probably have the same role.