smokey the cat Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 You can bet it had a lot to do with it. You think donations were good at that time? Doubtful. Exactly. A couple more years like the last two and we will watch it happen again. By then Hak will be on his last year and a lot cheaper to buy out. Quote
MafiaMan Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Exactly. A couple more years like the last two and we will watch it happen again. By then Hak will be on his last year and a lot cheaper to buy out. Because then, we can hire a coach on a two-year contract basis only and demand a national title or else we move on to the next guy. We, the fans, demand it! Why else do we sit in leather seats drinking $10 beers and eating $8 mediocre pizza? Quote
bigskyvikes Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Exactly. A couple more years like the last two and we will watch it happen again. By then Hak will be on his last year and a lot cheaper to buy out. Talk about bad analogies, if Hak keeps making it to the show but doesn't win the big one, the arena will not be half empty and Hak wont be fired. If it did I would be embarrassed to be part of that fan base. I would be one of the half full arena fans at every game still! Quote
scpa0305 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Talk about bad analogies, if Hak keeps making it to the show but doesn't win the big one, the arena will not be half empty and Hak wont be fired. If it did I would be embarrassed to be part of that fan base. I would be one of the half full arena fans at every game still! Agreed.....also that arena will never be half full. Quote
smokey the cat Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Agreed.....also that arena will never be half full. In 1990 people would have said the same thing about the old Ralph. Also Gino will never be fired. Quote
smokey the cat Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Talk about bad analogies, if Hak keeps making it to the show but doesn't win the big one, the arena will not be half empty and Hak wont be fired. If it did I would be embarrassed to be part of that fan base. I would be one of the half full arena fans at every game still! Were you one of those fans like me that suffered at the games under Gino's last years? I ask that because probably 90% of the people here never saw Gino coach. Quote
Old Fella Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Question, do you think he can spell financial? ffinnacial ... Goon, Understand you are the guru of Sioux Hockey blog/just finished reading your recent segment stating that Hak was not going anywhere. We all know that and recognize that and most of us understand the political realities relating to his hiring and his recent golden parachute retirement package. While there can be little doubt that Hak is a good couch he is not a great couch. He is not a bench couch/ a good bench coach is willing to, during a game, make adjustments/it appears this is not the case. My point is, IMO your credibility is diminished when you chastise others on the blog for stating their opinion. I have been a season ticket holder since the old ralph was built/have gone to every game this year and will continue going. Kind of bothers me to continue reading that the problem is with the players/after ten years it is not unreasonable to question some of the coaching. The young hockey players that come to UND are free spirits/not robots to be but in a system that has had minimal success. Am hoping they get to the regionals/unfortunately, if they do, have seen this movie before. as ever, old fella Quote
jdub27 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 We all know that and recognize that and most of us understand the political realities relating to his hiring and his recent golden parachute retirement package The part where he was the most qualified to take over and recommended by Blais? Or the part where they extended a top 5 coach in the nation? Quote
smokey the cat Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 The part where he was the most qualified to take over and recommended by Blais? Or the part where they extended a top 5 coach in the nation? Blais recommended Steve Johnson first. Steve just did not have a degree. Quote
Old Fella Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 The part where he was the most qualified to take over and recommended by Blais? Or the part where they extended a top 5 coach in the nation? Those are not the political realities. Quote
bigskyvikes Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 In 1990 people would have said the same thing about the old Ralph. Also Gino will never be fired. But you're comparing a coach that struggled for w's. That is not what people are complaining about on here about Hak. You're comparing a coach who hasn't won the big one to a coach who couldn't win. Quote
Goon Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Goon, Understand you are the guru of Sioux Hockey blog/just finished reading your recent segment stating that Hak was not going anywhere. We all know that and recognize that and most of us understand the political realities relating to his hiring and his recent golden parachute retirement package. While there can be little doubt that Hak is a good coach he is not a great coach. He is not a bench couch/ a good bench coach is willing to, during a game, make adjustments/it appears this is not the case. My point is, IMO your credibility is diminished when you chastise others on the blog for stating their opinion. I have been a season ticket holder since the old ralph was built/have gone to every game this year and will continue going. Kind of bothers me to continue reading that the problem is with the players/after ten years it is not unreasonable to question some of the coaching. The young hockey players that come to UND are free spirits/not robots to be but in a system that has had minimal success. Am hoping they get to the regionals/unfortunately, if they do, have seen this movie before. as ever, old fella First off, thanks for reading.. However, I didn't chastise anyone, I just said Hakstol isn't going anywhere, I don't believe that he is. I think what I said was true. To suggest that Hakstol doesn't make adjustment's -- I would have to respectfully disagree with you... If you go back and listen to the post game press conference from last night, Brad asked Dave if they changed their zone entry on the PP, coach said they did. Also, Brad Berry and Dan Jackson both coached at higher levels. If I remember right, Hakstol was recommended by Blais. That kind of refutes the claim that some have thrown around, my father-in-law is the alumni association. Can you imagine if UND had a season like Miami is right now? Quote
jdub27 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Those are not the political realities. Must have forgot to put my tinfoil hat on before I typed. Quote
Oxbow6 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 First off, thanks for reading.. However, I didn't chastise anyone, I just said Hakstol isn't going anywhere, I don't believe that he is. I think what I said was true. To suggest that Hakstol doesn't make adjustment's -- I would have to respectfully disagree with you... If you go back and listen to the post game press conference from last night, Brad asked Dave if they changed their zone entry on the PP, coach said they did. Also, Brad Berry and Dan Jackson both coached at higher levels. If I remember right, Hakstol was recommended by Blais. That kind of refutes the claim that some have thrown around, my father-in-law is the alumni association. Can you imagine if UND had a season like Miami is right now? To your last comment/question...UND needs to capitalize on that next weekend. Quote
jdub27 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Blais recommended Steve Johnson first. Steve just did not have a degree. The second part I believe is correct and why he wasn't in the running. Blais recommended his Associate Head Coach, the guy he picked to be his second in command for multiple years. Quote
smokey the cat Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 But you're comparing a coach that struggled for w's. That is not what people are complaining about on here about Hak. You're comparing a coach who hasn't won the big one to a coach who couldn't win. What I am comparing is the start of downfalls. Do you think Hak will be around long if he starts going downhill like Gino? Quote
smokey the cat Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 The second part I believe is correct and why he wasn't in the running. Blais recommended his Associate Head Coach, the guy he picked to be his second in command for multiple years. Sorry but you are wrong. Blais did want Steve to take over. And you know who in his family or his wife's family? Also for how long? Quote
Old Fella Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 To your last comment/question...UND needs to capitalize on that next weekend. I'm not saying anything about how this season is going/been attending Sioux hockey games for 60 years/enjoyed everyone of them. Don't much care what Miami is doing/only suggesting what we saw last night and on too man other times may not be a player problem. Quote
MafiaMan Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Agreed.....also that arena will never be half full. Yea! And they'll never take the Dodgers away from Brooklyn! 1990-1992...I'd bet 3,000 on a GOOD night at old Engelstad. Quote
Fetch Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Only 84 here today coming back to the land of doom & gloom tonight Quote
gfhockey Posted February 10, 2014 Author Posted February 10, 2014 I had also heard blais wanted Johnson to have It but no degree Quote
UND1983 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 My word....why do you follow this horrible team? You should help yourself to following the....hey goofers. They won't let you down. Hockey is not my #1 sport so I have a different view than most on here. I find it somewhat amusing how much complacency has set in with this supposed "die-hard" fanbase. There are more excuses for lack of success in hockey than any other sport. 2 Quote
UND1983 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 How much did that half empty arena during Gino's last years have to do with his being fired? After the move was made and Blais brought two NC's, a faction of the hockey fan base somehow still never warmed up to the AD who made the move. Quote
MafiaMan Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 After the move was made and Blais brought two NC's, a faction of the hockey fan base somehow still never warmed up to the AD who made the move. I remember lots of fans BLASTING the hiring of Blais. A former Gopher player? A high school coach? Are they nuts? Quote
UND1983 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 I remember lots of fans BLASTING the hiring of Blais. A former Gopher player? A high school coach? Are they nuts? I was young then but I do remember my parents saying how Blais was a major reason why they were so good in the 80's, like he was the recruiting ace on the staff. Quote
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