UND-FB-FAN Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 51 minutes ago, UND Fan said: Although we have had a very nice year thus far (I am very proud of the team), I don't think Jones has any leverage. He was told last spring that he would have been let go if not for the budget crunch. Jones does not have the reputation of being a good coach - other BSC schools have continued to hope that we retain him as we have had good talent in the past few years with so-so results. In other words, I don't think ADs around the country have a great deal of confidence in his ability - especially after they would do their due diligence. That said, if we make the Dance, Jones deserves an extension! This all sounds very logical and truthful to me. 1 Quote
hoops44 Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 7 minutes ago, UND Fan said: If you care to send my a private e-mail, I will gladly do so. zero percent chance of what you said being true...last few years Jones has out performed most BSC coaches...furthermore i can provide quotes from other coaches referring to und as being well coached ...To think other coaches sit around and hope that a coach does not get canned because he has won more games than they have is asinine 1 1 Quote
Siouxperfan7 Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 In the past 5 seasons since being in the Big Sky, UND has finished in the top 5 in 4 of those years. Winning the Regular season this year. UND has reached at least the semifinals of the conference tournament 3 of the past 4 years. UND won the regular season title this year. Sure Jones has a horrible non conference record. But in a mid major/one bid league, it's all about the conference play. That determines byes and seeding for the conference tournament. Only thing that non conference determines is what your seeding will be based on your RPI if you make the NCAA's. That being said, I am not giving a free pass to to what Jones has (or hasn't) accomplished in non conference play. But looking at the Big Sky results, and given that they just won the regular season title, I don't think Faison can justify firing Jones. Make the NCAA Tournament and there is zero chance! Quote
geaux_sioux Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, Siouxperfan7 said: In the past 5 seasons since being in the Big Sky, UND has finished in the top 5 in 4 of those years. Winning the Regular season this year. UND has reached at least the semifinals of the conference tournament 3 of the past 4 years. UND won the regular season title this year. Sure Jones has a horrible non conference record. But in a mid major/one bid league, it's all about the conference play. That determines byes and seeding for the conference tournament. Only thing that non conference determines is what your seeding will be based on your RPI if you make the NCAA's. That being said, I am not giving a free pass to to what Jones has (or hasn't) accomplished in non conference play. But looking at the Big Sky results, and given that they just won the regular season title, I don't think Faison can justify firing Jones. Make the NCAA Tournament and there is zero chance! Big Sky basketball is as bad as it gets. Being near the top doesn't mean a damn thing. 3 Quote
CMSioux Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 What a great reflection on Sioux Sports (which we have learned does not reflect the opinion of the general fan base) that the most active thread is the one to fire the coach after the best season in DI history. 4 Quote
hoops44 Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 Jones has done UND extremely well...Top bang for the buck coach in the BSC !!! Very competive BSC team for bottom dollar...nothing to complain about unless you happen to be insane 1 Quote
UND-1 Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 At least UND doesn't have to go to the CIT this year. Quote
hoops44 Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 Just now, UND-1 said: At least UND doesn't have to go to the CIT this year. nobody has to go to CIT..... Quote
UND-1 Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 1 minute ago, hoops44 said: nobody has to go to CIT..... UND does. And they love it. Postseason baby! 1 Quote
hoops44 Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 Just now, UND-1 said: UND does. And they love it. Postseason baby! und does not have to go....If the AD was so worried about buying out last season of Jones contract he could have saved a few bucks by turning down CIT...and brought in better coach who could recruit with a multi year contract....your narrative about about Jones is completely lame Quote
Popular Post jdub27 Posted March 6, 2017 Popular Post Posted March 6, 2017 1 hour ago, geaux_sioux said: Big Sky basketball is as bad as it gets. Being near the top doesn't mean a damn thing. The hyperbole is a little strong on this one. Winning a regular season conference championship is on the checklist of every team, regardless of the conference. They have no control over how the other teams are in the conference and some are tougher to obtain than others, but downplaying it comes off as disrespectful towards the accomplishment. Making the tournament is just another item to check off the list. Two of the biggest issues the Big Sky has is they need a couple more non-conference games and more options of stronger teams out west, they would move up at least a handful of spots just by losing more to better teams. #ButRPI 5 Quote
hoops44 Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 1 hour ago, geaux_sioux said: Big Sky basketball is as bad as it gets. Being near the top doesn't mean a damn thing. then why don't you get lost and do yourself a favor....BSC hoops so meaningless as you say Quote
Popular Post geaux_sioux Posted March 6, 2017 Popular Post Posted March 6, 2017 1 minute ago, hoops44 said: then why don't you get lost and do yourself a favor....BSC hoops so meaningless as you say 5 Quote
UND-1 Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 8 minutes ago, hoops44 said: then why don't you get lost and do yourself a favor....BSC hoops so meaningless as you say 4 Quote
UND Fan Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 22 minutes ago, hoops44 said: zero percent chance of what you said being true...last few years Jones has out performed most BSC coaches...furthermore i can provide quotes from other coaches referring to und as being well coached ...To think other coaches sit around and hope that a coach does not get canned because he has won more games than they have is asinine End of conversation - if you have the balls to send me an e-mail, I can provide you with more info. I will now do something that will bring me great joy and I recommend others follow suit. You are now on my "Ignore" list. One last thing - as I have said earlier, you have some good thoughts and I think you truly think that you care about UND and its athletic programs (at times, I am not sure). I don't understand why you purposefully try to continually antagonize other people who also care about UND. People can disagree without the name-calling, belittling, etc. If you act this way in your day-to-day life, I pity those around you and I pity you! 2 Quote
UND Fan Posted March 7, 2017 Posted March 7, 2017 6 hours ago, CMSioux said: What a great reflection on Sioux Sports (which we have learned does not reflect the opinion of the general fan base) that the most active thread is the one to fire the coach after the best season in DI history. You are 100% correct. I have been one of the guilty parties - I will behave!!! Quote
Popular Post SWSiouxMN Posted March 12, 2017 Popular Post Posted March 12, 2017 I call for this thread to be shut down until further notice 5 Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted March 12, 2017 Posted March 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, SWSiouxMN said: I call for this thread to be shut down until further notice Is there a second? 1 Quote
CMSioux Posted March 12, 2017 Posted March 12, 2017 Except history has shown then every thread gets these comments. Quote
ArtVandalay Posted March 12, 2017 Posted March 12, 2017 6 hours ago, fightingsioux4life said: Is there a second? I second it. Shut er down. 3 Quote
Rebel_Sioux Posted March 12, 2017 Posted March 12, 2017 He will get an extension if he doesn't get an offer elsewhere. Not sure where the budget cuts will come from. Moving to the Summit League should help to a degree. Quote
UND-1 Posted March 12, 2017 Posted March 12, 2017 Just now, gfhockey said: Win one in NCAA tourney and he's safe Quote
sioux24/7 Posted March 12, 2017 Posted March 12, 2017 1 minute ago, gfhockey said: Win one in NCAA tourney and he's safe And then after that win another one.... and over and over and over again. Quote
fightingsioux4life Posted March 12, 2017 Posted March 12, 2017 3 minutes ago, sioux24/7 said: And then after that win another one.... and over and over and over again. I think this season has bought Jones some serious slack on his leash. Give him a three year extension and see if this is a trend or not. Quote
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