Congrats to AD Leonard on the hire. I’ll admit I was worried amid many of the reported coaches interviewed. He stuck to his word and got what he said he was going to get. Also good job on upping the salary. It’s time whether you approved or disapproved of the firing of Mullins and rally behind this coach. I will admit though I just want to win….don’t care if it’s an offensive or defensive focused team….just win.
I'm surprised to see so many pro-offense fans out there. I don't recall seeing that much contempt for defense back when Floorburn U was in its heydey and Erin Andrews was here with GameDay !!!
As I've said multiple times, I don't care if we're a defense, or offense, first team................. just as long as we are a winning team and put ourselves in a position to consistently win, year in and year out.
Good luck Coach, you will find a lot of support for basketball in Southern Illinois.
I'm surprised to see so many pro-offense fans out there. I don't recall seeing that much contempt for defense back when Floorburn U was in its heydey and Erin Andrews was here with GameDay !!!
As I've said multiple times, I don't care if we're a defense, or offense, first team................. just as long as we are a winning team and put ourselves in a position to consistently win, year in and year out.
If SIU is going to rise back to prominence, they'll have to be better defensively under Nagy than his most recent Wright State teams were. Hopefully one of the questions he is asked when he's introduced is about shoring up the defense so that it's at least closer to middle of the pack in D1. And hopefully his offenses continue to click.
I'm surprised to see so many pro-offense fans out there. I don't recall seeing that much contempt for defense back when Floorburn U was in its heydey and Erin Andrews was here with GameDay !!!
As I've said multiple times, I don't care if we're a defense, or offense, first team................. just as long as we are a winning team and put ourselves in a position to consistently win, year in and year out.
I was the greatest complainer in regards to the commotion offense.
I think I mentioned before, but Wright St fans seem to be concerned with losing one of Nagy’s assistants in particular, Dan Bere.
I look forward to seeing who Nagy brings with him to Carbondale and will take it as a good sign if one of those people is Bere.
SOLID HIRE. Proven winner. Proven rebuilder of programs. Experienced Head Coach.
Hopefully we will see games at the Arena similar to those I observed as a student during the Rich Herrin era at SIU (he won a ton of games too). First team to 100 wins and everyone at the Arena gets free pizza ! ! !
Go Southern Go ! ! !
Oh, I was against the "hold the ball until the last second toss up or turnover" offense for sure, but again I could care less if we score 90 or 65 a night as long as we WIN.
@goroshnik How about the "Runnin' Salukis"?
I'm shocked. Some of the nay nays on here said everyone turned us down... and now we have an experienced coach with a history of success. Didn't say No.
Time will tell if he's a good hire but looks good!
Go Dawgs!!
Has anyone heard anything about a reception or fan interaction tomorrow?
It certainly appears that Mr. Leonard completed his homework assignment. I am as elated as others have shown to be across Saluki Nation. Data represents a positive trend indeed. However, I must admit that I felt relieved, excited, and rejuvenated when Coach Mullins was named our Head Coach just over 5 years ago. So... I'm choosing to walk cautiously with the latest hire, as I fear the unknown, but hoping for the best. I indeed like the hire!
Lastly, for those folks who continually want to bash our university, city, AD, or our fine Chancellor, get over it, or simply go away. We don't need the negativity. I also believe an apology is in order from those same folks who claimed backstabbing was taking place, and that Devin Johnson or Kyle Smithpeters were pre-determined selections in the overall search. Those two young coaches did not deserve the posted abuse by some on this message board. IMO, some of these posts were down right childish, and completely uncalled for.
Now to focus on getting a great staff together, reaching out to current Saluki players, and then improving in the portal. Like others have said, our time is now, LETS JUST WIN!!!
GO DAWGS!!!
