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CoachBarry10 · Post by **CoachBarry10** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:48 am

Hey all, hope everybody is well. I felt I need to chime in on this thread bc I don’t believe Farrelly is getting fairly judged here. I know I’m in the minority, but I am 100% team Farrelly. This program HAS returned to success, making the CAA championship the past 2 years before this one and winning it last year. This staff HAS brought us back to the tournament, it just happened to be the year the tournament was cancelled. Typical Hofstra luck. This season was not a fair one to judge on. Covid delays and weirdness made this a difficult season to navigate for even the most proven coaches (see coach K, coach Cal, etc). We have been consistently one of the top teams in the conference over these past few years and MOST of that was thanks to Mike Farrelly.

No disrespect to coach Joe, but as someone who follows this program closely and has season tickets behind the bench, Joe has done nothing to “wow” me as a coach. A great guy, tons of respect for him, but he’s a good, not great, coach in my opinion. On the other hand, Mike Farrelly has been VERY impressive to me. He does a lot of the game planning and a majority of the in-game coaching. He has been doing that for the past few years and that’s why he got the promotion last year. This program has been producing professional players and they all give a ton of credit to coach Farrelly for the growth of their game and their success.

Farrelly brings intangibles also as the head coach. His passion for the game and for this program are unmatched. He is a Long Island guy and bleeds Hofstra blue. He is already emotionally invested in this program, this team, these players, and even us fans and alumni. This is a guy who won’t sleep at night if there is something he can think about or work on that would improve the team. Hiring Farrelly as a HC will also allow Speedy to be promoted to his AHC and keep contributing as well. These recruits we keep getting are and have been coming to play for Farrelly and Speedy, not Joe. Mike and Speedy do most of the recruiting and players want to play for them.

I get the desire for a big splash HC hire, but it’s my opinion that we have the best candidate in house already. Farrelly has already showed his ability to win (as the a coach who basically ran the championship team Joe got all the credit for) and I’ve been saying for years, watching him coach from right behind the bench, that this guy is going to make a PHENOMENAL head coach one day. I hope Cole sees that too because one way or another coach Farrelly is going to be a very successful HC. I just hope it’s here at Hofstra for us to enjoy!

HofstraPride1 · Post by **HofstraPride1** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:51 am

CoachBarry10 wrote:Hey all, hope everybody is well. I felt I need to chime in on this thread bc I don’t believe Farrelly is getting fairly judged here. I know I’m in the minority, but I am 100% team Farrelly. This program HAS returned to success, making the CAA championship the past 2 years before this one and winning it last year. This staff HAS brought us back to the tournament, it just happened to be the year the tournament was cancelled. Typical Hofstra luck. This season was not a fair one to judge on. Covid delays and weirdness made this a difficult season to navigate for even the most proven coaches (see coach K, coach Cal, etc). We have been consistently one of the top teams in the conference over these past few years and MOST of that was thanks to Mike Farrelly.

No disrespect to coach Joe, but as someone who follows this program closely and has season tickets behind the bench, Joe has done nothing to “wow” me as a coach. A great guy, tons of respect for him, but he’s a good, not great, coach in my opinion. On the other hand, Mike Farrelly has been VERY impressive to me. He does a lot of the game planning and a majority of the in-game coaching. He has been doing that for the past few years and that’s why he got the promotion last year. This program has been producing professional players and they all give a ton of credit to coach Farrelly for the growth of their game and their success.

Farrelly brings intangibles also as the head coach. His passion for the game and for this program are unmatched. He is a Long Island guy and bleeds Hofstra blue. He is already emotionally invested in this program, this team, these players, and even us fans and alumni. This is a guy who won’t sleep at night if there is something he can think about or work on that would improve the team. Hiring Farrelly as a HC will also allow Speedy to be promoted to his AHC and keep contributing as well. These recruits we keep getting are and have been coming to play for Farrelly and Speedy, not Joe. Mike and Speedy do most of the recruiting and players want to play for them.

I get the desire for a big splash HC hire, but it’s my opinion that we have the best candidate in house already. Farrelly has already showed his ability to win (as the a coach who basically ran the championship team Joe got all the credit for) and I’ve been saying for years, watching him coach from right behind the bench, that this guy is going to make a PHENOMENAL head coach one day. I hope Cole sees that too because one way or another coach Farrelly is going to be a very successful HC. I just hope it’s here at Hofstra for us to enjoy!

Well said and I also pulling for Mike to get job. If they went with Speedy instead I will also support it , but would hope in that instance they would bring in an experienced former coach to have on bench.

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Pride97 · Post by **Pride97** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 11:19 am

CoachBarry10 wrote:Hey all, hope everybody is well. I felt I need to chime in on this thread bc I don’t believe Farrelly is getting fairly judged here. I know I’m in the minority, but I am 100% team Farrelly. This program HAS returned to success, making the CAA championship the past 2 years before this one and winning it last year. This staff HAS brought us back to the tournament, it just happened to be the year the tournament was cancelled. Typical Hofstra luck. This season was not a fair one to judge on. Covid delays and weirdness made this a difficult season to navigate for even the most proven coaches (see coach K, coach Cal, etc). We have been consistently one of the top teams in the conference over these past few years and MOST of that was thanks to Mike Farrelly.

No disrespect to coach Joe, but as someone who follows this program closely and has season tickets behind the bench, Joe has done nothing to “wow” me as a coach. A great guy, tons of respect for him, but he’s a good, not great, coach in my opinion. On the other hand, Mike Farrelly has been VERY impressive to me. He does a lot of the game planning and a majority of the in-game coaching. He has been doing that for the past few years and that’s why he got the promotion last year. This program has been producing professional players and they all give a ton of credit to coach Farrelly for the growth of their game and their success.

Farrelly brings intangibles also as the head coach. His passion for the game and for this program are unmatched. He is a Long Island guy and bleeds Hofstra blue. He is already emotionally invested in this program, this team, these players, and even us fans and alumni. This is a guy who won’t sleep at night if there is something he can think about or work on that would improve the team. Hiring Farrelly as a HC will also allow Speedy to be promoted to his AHC and keep contributing as well. These recruits we keep getting are and have been coming to play for Farrelly and Speedy, not Joe. Mike and Speedy do most of the recruiting and players want to play for them.

I get the desire for a big splash HC hire, but it’s my opinion that we have the best candidate in house already. Farrelly has already showed his ability to win (as the a coach who basically ran the championship team Joe got all the credit for) and I’ve been saying for years, watching him coach from right behind the bench, that this guy is going to make a PHENOMENAL head coach one day. I hope Cole sees that too because one way or another coach Farrelly is going to be a very successful HC. I just hope it’s here at Hofstra for us to enjoy!

Agree! My seats are on the opposite side of the court so i don't get to see the bench as closely, but I like what i've seen out of this staff over the years and I believe success will continue. I think if we all got to see them play in the NCAA last year, people may feel differently. What if they would have won a game? Would a lot of you be looking for a new coach if this staff won the first NCAA game?

I don't think people who would like to see the current staff stay are doing so out of fear. Thats a very dismissive comment. I think some of us have watched the growth of the program and like the direction its going. Some of you seem to have a grass is always greener mentality. Many hot assistants and second go around coaches have failed too. Some don't do as well without the P5 resources. It's not a given that a big name = success.

I'll support whatever direction Cole decides to go, but I feel really good about that staff that is in place and their ability.

ProudofPride · Post by **ProudofPride** » Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:19 pm

Hoop Dirt reports that Speedy and Grasso are the top 2 names right now, with Farrelly also in the mix.

https://hoopdirt.com/daily-dirt-3-31-21/

HofstraPride1 · Post by **HofstraPride1** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:48 am

ProudofPride wrote:Hoop Dirt reports that Speedy and Grasso are the top 2 names right now, with Farrelly also in the mix.

https://hoopdirt.com/daily-dirt-3-31-21/

Grasso has impressive resume, but in my opinion not enough to risk blowing up roster. I'm pulling for Farrelly or Speedy.

HUSID80 · Post by **HUSID80** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:09 am

ProudofPride wrote:Hoop Dirt reports that Speedy and Grasso are the top 2 names right now, with Farrelly also in the mix.

https://hoopdirt.com/daily-dirt-3-31-21/

That is surprising to me...I think that's a smoke screen for Farrelly. Cole knows Grasso so not surprised he's in the mix.

I think think that when the smole clears it will be Farrelly with Speedy staying on as Assist heach Coach.

HofstraPride1 · Post by **HofstraPride1** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:29 am

HUSID80 wrote:
ProudofPride wrote:Hoop Dirt reports that Speedy and Grasso are the top 2 names right now, with Farrelly also in the mix.

https://hoopdirt.com/daily-dirt-3-31-21/
That is surprising to me...I think that's a smoke screen for Farrelly. Cole knows Grasso so not surprised he's in the mix.

I think think that when the smole clears it will be Farrelly with Speedy staying on as Assist heach Coach.

I hope you are right! Either way I hope we find out soon so we have clarity.

HUSID80 · Post by **HUSID80** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:02 am

My guess is that due to the holidays, nothing will happen until next week.

FlyPride · Post by **FlyPride** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 10:21 am

HofstraPride1 wrote:
ProudofPride wrote:Hoop Dirt reports that Speedy and Grasso are the top 2 names right now, with Farrelly also in the mix.

https://hoopdirt.com/daily-dirt-3-31-21/
Grasso has impressive resume, but in my opinion not enough to risk blowing up roster. I'm pulling for Farrelly or Speedy.

Not very impressed by Grasso. Hofstra can do better. Continuity seems more important right now.

Post by **Jojogunne** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 12:12 pm

Agree. There are much better external candidates out there if we don't promote from within.

joeg1 · Post by **joeg1** » Thu Apr 01, 2021 2:25 pm

Pulling for Speedy

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Polito · Post by **Polito** » Fri Apr 02, 2021 10:58 am

Appreciate the perspectives - both sides have valid points. I do see the value in retaining in some ways. For the record, I happen to like Farrelly - I created an entire praise thread for him

I personally don't see HC material out of Speedy yet, but I love the guy, and definitely do not want him out of the program.

Some bold statements here about Joe vs Mike. Boy if *I* made those statements I'd be skewered alive on here

Although I fully agree that Joe is good not great, I'm not so sure we can say this is 'all' Mike. Many thought the same about Pecora and Wright. Just like the backup QB is always the best lol.

My challenge is this staff has shown its ceiling. There is going to be nothing different, no new trajectory, it's been the same for years. HU finally won after 8 years because the CAA has sunk and HU finally started playing D after years of ignoring it. Not because they are on some big upward trend. They will never dominate. They will win with talent once a decade. I'm sorry but that's just not good enough for a primed program in a weak mid major conf.

The standards are not the same as 10 years ago when HU was in an emergency state. Gotta start having bigger vision. If I see one more post bringing up Welsh I may vomit lol. Guys let it go. That was a lifetime ago and it has ZERO bearing on today's HU program. Raise the bar. It's NCAAT or bust.

As far as this 'search' goes, as I feared it's a straight up farce. 3-4 candidates, and 2 are already on staff?? Total bush league. Very disappointed in Cole thus far on this. HU is a very desirable program, and we can't drum up any exciting interest? CofC lands one of the top rising coaches in the game, Iona landed PITINO, and we can't see past the current staff and Grasso? Pitiful. It's this kind of nonsense why HU doesn't take the next step.

If we retain the current staff, they don't need 3 years to win. That's for a NEW staff. It's already their team, their players, their system, they are not new guys, they've been doing all this for 8 years. It doesn't take that long anymore, transfer era. 1 year - win or move on. And I don't believe for one second that there's no other staff that could produce equal or better. There are. I think it's very worth really exploring, but with people that actually know how to transition and hire. Apparently we don't have that?

And so with no savviness around I will resign that maintaining the status quo is the best option.

Not sure a single bench assistant is going to somehow put this program over the top. What quality defensive specialist worth any salt is coming here to be a bench assistant for HU's assistant 'salary'? Would love a list of names. Call me highly skeptical.

I would go for Grasso IF and ONLY if he kept Speedy. Pipe dream of Grasso/Speedy/and Mike would be a HOME RUN. I know, highly unlikely, just saying. If Cole landed that I would take back everything I've said, that's a hero move right there. So yeah, doubtful

This is the HU flagship, would like it to be treated as such by making elevating moves that command real success and actually produce it.

Post by **Jojogunne** » Fri Apr 02, 2021 4:13 pm

Isn't this supposed to be a NATIONAL search? Where are all the candidates from around the country?

Mikey77 · Post by **Mikey77** » Fri Apr 02, 2021 4:49 pm

Good point Jojo. This was billed as a national search. I doubt Hofstra will even cross state lines in this quest. I want to be a fan but Hofstra makes it hard sometimes.

HofstraPride1 · Post by **HofstraPride1** » Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:04 am

https://twitter.com/NYPost_Brazille/sta ... 85185?s=20

This tweet makes it appear that Grasso staying at Bryant.

stuball888 · Post by **stuball888** » Sat Apr 03, 2021 9:34 am

SBU womens coach MCCoombs going to GW They are now doing a national search for a new coach lets compare their results to ours She did turn that program around

CoachBarry10 · Post by **CoachBarry10** » Sat Apr 03, 2021 4:38 pm

I’m hearing this thing is gonna come down to Farrelly or Speedy. We should find out this week. I know some of you won’t be happy but I’m happy that Cole seems to agree with me that these guys have been a major part of the turnaround here and hopefully they can keep the upward trajectory of the program!

HofstraPride1 · Post by **HofstraPride1** » Sat Apr 03, 2021 5:00 pm

CoachBarry10 wrote:I’m hearing this thing is gonna come down to Farrelly or Speedy. We should find out this week. I know some of you won’t be happy but I’m happy that Cole seems to agree with me that these guys have been a major part of the turnaround here and hopefully they can keep the upward trajectory of the program!

You basing this on inside knowledge or what are reading? I hope you are right as I'd be happy with either one, although am pulling for Mike.

HUSID80 · Post by **HUSID80** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:27 am

Jojogunne wrote:Isn't this supposed to be a NATIONAL search? Where are all the candidates from around the country?

How do we KNOW that they are NOT conducting a national search...I KNOW that this job has generated MAJOR national interest and there have been many inquiries.

Just because the school chooses not to tout everyone the the list doesn't mean its not happening.

It's like the duck swimming on a lake, all looks calm on the surface but under the water those webbed feet are CHURNING.

dutchalum01 · Post by **dutchalum01** » Sun Apr 04, 2021 9:29 am

HUSID80 wrote:
Jojogunne wrote:Isn't this supposed to be a NATIONAL search? Where are all the candidates from around the country?
How do we KNOW that they are NOT conducting a national search...I KNOW that this job has generated MAJOR national interest and there have been many inquiries.

Just because the school chooses not to tout everyone the the list doesn't mean its not happening.

It's like the duck swimming on a lake, all looks calm on the surface but under the water those webbed feet are CHURNING.

what major national interest? How do you know this?

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