Kowalczyk - Toledo

ratofallaggies · Post by **ratofallaggies** » March 25th, 2024, 12:52 pm

aggiefan20003 wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 12:44 pm
Kowalczyk from what i’ve heard is a done deal unless something changes. Was done before Sprinkle left. Expect most of current roster to enter portal including Mason Falslev. (No he’s not going to an in state rival)

You said the same thing about Dixon last year. No thanks....

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » March 25th, 2024, 12:57 pm

FloridaAggie13 wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 12:04 pm

Yossarian wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 11:51 am
Too many consonants. I picture him as the super of a run- down brownstone apartment building or the forklift operator at the lumber yard that likes to work on cars in the garage in his spare time.
Talk about an "ick factor". Those blue collar types really give you the heebie-jeebies don't they Yossarian?

What year wine were you drinking when you typed that out?

Ib had my pinky properly raised while holding my teacup.

StanfordAggie · Post by **StanfordAggie** » March 25th, 2024, 12:58 pm

FloridaAggie13 wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 11:28 am
If I can't spell it or pronounce it, I don't want it.

Yossarian wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 11:51 am
Too many consonants. I picture him as the super of a run- down brownstone apartment building or the forklift operator at the lumber yard that likes to work on cars in the garage in his spare time.

Yeah, in college basketball, you should never, ever hire a coach with a long, Polish last name that is difficult to spell or pronounce. Particularly if this last name starts with a "K." Those coaches never work out.

Just in case my sarcasm was too subtle.

2004AG · Post by **2004AG** » March 25th, 2024, 12:58 pm

aggiefan20003 wrote:Kowalczyk from what i’ve heard is a done deal unless something changes. Was done before Sprinkle left. Expect most of current roster to enter portal including Mason Falslev. (No he’s not going to an in state rival)

I don’t know how this could be. Normally when our AD takes a month to hire a new coach, I’m told that’s just how long these things take and we have to waste, I mean spend a couple hundred thousand on a search firm.

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BiocatAg · Post by **BiocatAg** » March 25th, 2024, 12:59 pm

StanfordAggie wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 12:58 pm

FloridaAggie13 wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 11:28 am
If I can't spell it or pronounce it, I don't want it.

Yossarian wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 11:51 am
Too many consonants. I picture him as the super of a run- down brownstone apartment building or the forklift operator at the lumber yard that likes to work on cars in the garage in his spare time.
Yeah, in college basketball, you should never, ever hire a coach with a long, Polish last name that is difficult to spell or pronounce. Particularly if this last name starts with a "K." Those coaches never work out.

Just in case my sarcasm was too subtle.

You used the wrong color of devil emoji

.

El Chapin · Post by **El Chapin** » March 25th, 2024, 1:07 pm

Dude is old. Why?

Yossarian · Post by **Yossarian** » March 25th, 2024, 1:07 pm

aggiefan20003 wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 12:44 pm
Kowalczyk from what i’ve heard is a done deal unless something changes. Was done before Sprinkle left. Expect most of current roster to enter portal including Mason Falslev. (No he’s not going to an in state rival)

I heard the same thing.

But I don't know how reliable my source is - he doors know one recruit, though

Aggie84025 · Post by **Aggie84025** » March 25th, 2024, 1:08 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 12:51 pm

aggiefan20003 wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 12:44 pm
Kowalczyk from what i’ve heard is a done deal unless something changes. Was done before Sprinkle left. Expect most of current roster to enter portal including Mason Falslev. (No he’s not going to an in state rival)
If this is the case, I'm thrilled we were so far out in front of this.

Also, remember, Kowalczyk has been winning consistently at a place with far less resources, support, and tradition than here. One would expect he would do better with more resources. Craig Smith had been to zero tourneys before he arrived too, and he did great here.

I prefer a Kowalczyk or a Simon to re-tread from a P5 that did poor enough to get fired with more resources than we have here. I also really like that if Kowalczyk hits, he's old enough already that he probably retires here.

Seems like it would be a solid hire. I think all things being equal Simon might have more upside but also the possibility of less stability. Simon also has a decade of experience of coaching/recruiting in the West which i think is beneficial. Kowalczyk has been a consistent 20 win coach at Toledo. If he does that at USU with the strength of the MWC we will be in contention for NCAAT berths like we have been consistently.

BasketballAgg · Post by **BasketballAgg** » March 25th, 2024, 1:09 pm

El Chapin wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:07 pm
Dude is old. Why?

So? He coaches with energy, is a proven winner, and if anything his age is an advantage because he may want to stay longer than 3 years.

Aggie702 · Post by **Aggie702** » March 25th, 2024, 1:10 pm

Coaching Experience:
2010-Pres. Head Coach, University of Toledo
2002-10 Head Coach, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
2000-02 Assistant Coach, Marquette University
1997-00 Assistant Coach, Rutgers University
1993-97 Assistant Coach, Rider University
1991-93 Assistant Coach, St. Anselm College
1989-91 Assistant Coach, University of New Hampshire

Playing Experience:
1984-88 University of Minnesota-Duluth

https://utrockets.com/sports/mens-baske ... lczyk/1155

Aggie in Boise · Post by **Aggie in Boise** » March 25th, 2024, 1:14 pm

El Chapin wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:07 pm
Dude is old. Why?

IMO, hiring coaches that plan to retire soon is a bit risky.

El Chapin · Post by **El Chapin** » March 25th, 2024, 1:17 pm

FootballAgg wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:09 pm

El Chapin wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:07 pm
Dude is old. Why?
So? He coaches with energy, is a proven winner, and if anything his age is an advantage because he may want to stay longer than 3 years.

Young, up-and-comer is the formula that has worked. Older dudes don't have the same fire and energy. Less energy particular for guys who are financially stable which, I'm assuming, this guy is.

Elkaggie · Post by **Elkaggie** » March 25th, 2024, 1:18 pm

I hope not. This guy seems the exact opposite of what we are looking for. Has he even taken a team to the NCAA tournament? Played in Minnesota and mostly from the East coast.

We have to do better than this plus we need someone from the west coast. This hire would be very underwhelming and if the is the AD first hire we are in deep (I can't express myself without swearing).

Let Bovee find someone again.

This can’t be our guy. Please no!

Aggie in Boise · Post by **Aggie in Boise** » March 25th, 2024, 1:18 pm

FootballAgg wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:09 pm

El Chapin wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:07 pm
Dude is old. Why?
So? He coaches with energy, is a proven winner, and if anything his age is an advantage because he may want to stay longer than 3 years.

And he doesn't have anything to lose if it doesn't work out.

FloridaAggie13 · Post by **FloridaAggie13** » March 25th, 2024, 1:19 pm

StanfordAggie wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 12:58 pm

FloridaAggie13 wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 11:28 am
If I can't spell it or pronounce it, I don't want it.

Yossarian wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 11:51 am
Too many consonants. I picture him as the super of a run- down brownstone apartment building or the forklift operator at the lumber yard that likes to work on cars in the garage in his spare time.
Yeah, in college basketball, you should never, ever hire a coach with a long, Polish last name that is difficult to spell or pronounce. Particularly if this last name starts with a "K." Those coaches never work out.

Just in case my sarcasm was too subtle.

I'm more worried about a tragic misstep in the hiring process resulting in this guy who's name I can't pronounce or spell:
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/unabomber

BasketballAgg · Post by **BasketballAgg** » March 25th, 2024, 1:19 pm

El Chapin wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:17 pm

FootballAgg wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:09 pm

El Chapin wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:07 pm
Dude is old. Why?
So? He coaches with energy, is a proven winner, and if anything his age is an advantage because he may want to stay longer than 3 years.
Young, up-and-comer is the formula that has worked. Older dudes don't have the same fire and energy. Less energy particular for guys who are financially stable which, I'm assuming, this guy is.

Alright you convinced me, Simon it is !!

FloridaAggie13 · Post by **FloridaAggie13** » March 25th, 2024, 1:20 pm

Elkaggie wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:18 pm
I hope not. This guy seems the exact opposite of what we are looking for. Has he even taken a team to the NCAA tournament? Played in Minnesota and mostly from the East coast.

We have to do better than this plus we need someone from the west coast. This hire would be very underwhelming and if the is the AD first hire we are in deep (I can't express myself without swearing).

Let Bovee find someone again.

This can’t be our guy. Please no!

Not really sure Bovee is all he's cracked up to be on this board.

Elkaggie · Post by **Elkaggie** » March 25th, 2024, 1:24 pm

If you like going to the NIT this is our guy.

Post by **GeoAg** » March 25th, 2024, 1:25 pm

Craig Smith had never taken a team to the NCAA tournament. This profile is similar to his but with a longer track record of success. This guy has turned around two programs and made them into consistent winners with few resources. I would feel good about this guy. Simon as well.

This guy is in a 1-bid league for his whole career. Wouldn't be the case here.

aggiefan20003 · Post by **aggiefan20003** » March 25th, 2024, 1:27 pm

ratofallaggies wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 12:52 pm

aggiefan20003 wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 12:44 pm
Kowalczyk from what i’ve heard is a done deal unless something changes. Was done before Sprinkle left. Expect most of current roster to enter portal including Mason Falslev. (No he’s not going to an in state rival)
You said the same thing about Dixon last year. No thanks....

Was sent a press release from the university that Dixon was hired from a reliable source. Turns out they wrote 2 up one for Dixon and one for Sprinkle.

aggiefan20003 · Post by **aggiefan20003** » March 25th, 2024, 1:28 pm

2004AG wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 12:58 pm

aggiefan20003 wrote:Kowalczyk from what i’ve heard is a done deal unless something changes. Was done before Sprinkle left. Expect most of current roster to enter portal including Mason Falslev. (No he’s not going to an in state rival)
I don’t know how this could be. Normally when our AD takes a month to hire a new coach, I’m told that’s just how long these things take and we have to waste, I mean spend a couple hundred thousand on a search firm.

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My guess is this is because Danny let the department know before hand he was taking the Washington job, letting them go look for a new coach. Also Diana happens to be from Toledo…

columbusaggie · Post by **columbusaggie** » March 25th, 2024, 1:29 pm

FootballAgg wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:09 pm

El Chapin wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:07 pm
Dude is old. Why?
So? He coaches with energy, is a proven winner, and if anything his age is an advantage because he may want to stay longer than 3 years.

(I can't express myself without swearing) I’ll take three years!

Tetonkatest · Post by **Tetonkatest** » March 25th, 2024, 1:30 pm

Hard pass on Kowalczyk. He's looking to coast into retirement. Hasn't done much in his career.

Post by **aggies22** » March 25th, 2024, 1:31 pm

This would be like hiring Stew near the end of his career. If you don't like winning big games, this is your dude.

BasketballAgg · Post by **BasketballAgg** » March 25th, 2024, 1:32 pm

Sounds like the board wants Simon and the athletics program wasn’t a Kowalczyk. Wonder who will get their way ???

thrashsoundly · Post by **thrashsoundly** » March 25th, 2024, 1:34 pm

Neither.

shoresy · Post by **shoresy** » March 25th, 2024, 1:36 pm

Yeah, I'm pretty out on this hire, if true.

I do see a lot of positives, and I'd be willing to wait and see before passing any hard judgement, but a team with the success we've had in recent years and the money we're able to offer to a coach should be able to do a little bit better than a guy who has never coached an NCAA tournament game in his 22 seasons as a head coach.

QuackAttackAggie · Post by **QuackAttackAggie** » March 25th, 2024, 1:42 pm

shoresy wrote:Yeah, I'm pretty out on this hire, if true.

I do see a lot of positives, and I'd be willing to wait and see before passing any hard judgement, but a team with the success we've had in recent years and the money we're able to offer to a coach should be able to do a little bit better than a guy who has never coached an NCAA tournament game in his 22 seasons as a head coach.

I agree and I think the AD has to be aware of this and feel the same way.

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Aggie in Boise · Post by **Aggie in Boise** » March 25th, 2024, 1:42 pm

It's highly possible that Toledo didn't make it to the NCAA tournament this year because Kowalczyk has been focusing on landing the job at USU for the past couple of months. Isn't that what we're looking for? A coach that is committed to our program.

Elkaggie · Post by **Elkaggie** » March 25th, 2024, 1:46 pm

I would take Hill over this guy in a heartbeat

ratofallaggies · Post by **ratofallaggies** » March 25th, 2024, 1:47 pm

Elkaggie wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:46 pm
I would take Hill over this guy in a heartbeat

Me too

Aggie in Boise · Post by **Aggie in Boise** » March 25th, 2024, 1:47 pm

Elkaggie wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:46 pm
I would take Hill over this guy in a heartbeat

Would you take Hill over Simon?

ineptimusprime · Post by **ineptimusprime** » March 25th, 2024, 1:47 pm

Tetonkatest wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:30 pm
Hard pass on Kowalczyk. He's looking to coast into retirement. Hasn't done much in his career.

Counterpoint -- maybe he wants to go somewhere with the resources to win to actually accomplish something of real note in his career and will be highly motivated upon arrival.

Aggie4L1fe · Post by **Aggie4L1fe** » March 25th, 2024, 1:49 pm

Elkaggie wrote:I would take Hill over this guy in a heartbeat

same

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Aggie in Boise · Post by **Aggie in Boise** » March 25th, 2024, 1:59 pm

ineptimusprime wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:47 pm

Tetonkatest wrote: ↑
March 25th, 2024, 1:30 pm
Hard pass on Kowalczyk. He's looking to coast into retirement. Hasn't done much in his career.
Counterpoint -- maybe he wants to go somewhere with the resources to win to actually accomplish something of real note in his career and will be highly motivated upon arrival.

Maybe? How would we know? If he told us that, should we trust him? IMO, It's too risky.

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