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Date Posted: Mon, February 10 2025, 14:08:08
Author: Griff
Subject: Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed
In reply to: C.R. 's message, "Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed" on Mon, February 10 2025, 13:12:44

Fee was an interesting story and was discussed here considerably. It's my understanding that at the end of the day, they wanted someone more experienced - especially D1 experience. That's why it came down to Christian, Curran, Donlon, and Copeland and ultimately Christian and Curran. I know too that there was some question as to whether or not the frenetic pace he employed at Gannon would be successful at the D1 level.

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[> [> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- We liked Jordan., Mon, February 10 2025, 16:26:12

He was also interested in getting more experience at a rising D1 program. FAU came calling when he was being interviewed.

Jordan joined the staff in the spring of 2024 after the hiring of head coach John Jakus. We didn’t offer the Canisius job until after the Final 4.

His record as Head Coach was impressive. He immediately led the Golden Knights to a school record of 32-3, earning a spot in the NCAA Division II Elite Eight in the 2023-24 season.

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[> [> [> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- Griff, Tue, February 11 2025, 7:37:52

And good for him. Never said they didn't like him, sometimes the timing just isn't right. He'll get the experience he was lacking and will likely get a D1 head coaching opportunity at some point in the future.

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[> [> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- C.R., Mon, February 10 2025, 17:35:30

Not only would it have worked at a school like Canisius on this level, but it is working on the highest level of basketball as we speak.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6035757/2025/01/08/jim-crutchfield-nova-southeastern-dii-basketball/

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[> [> [> [> Re: I really hope Christian recruits pissed -- Griff, Tue, February 11 2025, 8:31:42

Ok we get the Jim Crutchfield thing. And he's "choosing" not to get in to the D1 coaching mix?

Teams are scoring 140 points at the "highest Level" as we speak? Which teams are those?

I saw Gannon play twice last year and the pace is much faster than anyone at the D1 level. That may work against Penn St. Dubois but you aren't doing that against St. Peter's or Merrimack.

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