[NU Sports] BC apparently staying

Thu Mar 22 08:44:10 CDT 2012

Worth noting: it's clear Carmody is not getting an extension out of this
(his current deal runs through next season).  That is a clear message that
he has to get it done now (since usually head coaches like to have at least
another season on the end of their contracts for recruiting purposes - to
prove they'll be around).

NU last fired a head men's basketball coach in 1997 (Ricky Byrdsong, who
had 1 year left on his deal).  NU football hasn't fired a coach (with time
remaining on the contract) in over 30 years (Venturi, I believe/assume -
can't find much detail on it, though. Subsequently: Green left on his own,
Peay's contract expired, Barnett left, and Walker passed).

I'm glad there will be a clear goal with consequences next season, although
I still think it's taken way too long to get to that point.

Jonathan

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On Thu, Mar 22, 2012 at 9:33 AM, Weinbaum, Willie
<Willie.Weinbaum at espn.com>wrote:

> I take away multiple messages:
>
> --loyalty
>
> --appreciation
>
> --DISsatisfaction with the status quo and that all are on notice that more
> of the same will not be acceptable
>
> From: Beamsley, Jeff [mailto:Jeff.Beamsley at covisint.com]
> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 09:28 AM
> To: Roy S. Lamberton <rstetson at capps-assoc.com>; Weinbaum, Willie;
> nwu-sports at tssi.com <nwu-sports at tssi.com>
> Subject: RE: [NU Sports] BC apparently staying
>
> This was clearly a close call for Carmody.
>
> I am happy that the university honored its contractual commitments.
>
> I'm certain that when the university offered Carmody a contract extension
> they also set some expectations.
>
> Progress was made this year, but the team ultimately did not live up to
> its potential.  Carmody has to take responsibility for that.
>
> It also appears that Carmody has demonstrated improvement in the other
> area of historical weakness - recruiting.
>
> With this strong incoming class, Carmody is out of excuses.  Next year's
> team has to go to the dance or Carmody will be replaced.
>
> In the "be careful for what you wish for" category, two sophmores (Evan
> Smotrycz) and one freshman are leaving UoM's bball team.  They want more
> playing time.  Freshman phenom Tre Burke is considering his NBA options.
>
> Transfers appear to be an increasingly popular option for kids who don't
> crack the starting line-up with the traditional basketball power schools.
>  It seemed that virtually every mid major team at the dance had somebody
> who had transferred in from a "name" school.
>
> Jeff
>
> ________________________________
> From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com on behalf of Roy S. Lamberton
> Sent: Thu 3/22/2012 8:45 AM
> To: 'Weinbaum, Willie'; nwu-sports at tssi.com
> Subject: Re: [NU Sports] BC apparently staying
>
>
> He's on the hot seat, and he knows it?
>
> Some alums will be happy, and others upset whichever way this plays out,
> but it sure sounds like BC will be around next year.
>
> rsl
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com [mailto:nwu-sports-bounces at tssi.com] On
> Behalf Of Weinbaum, Willie
> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 8:32 AM
> To: 'nwu-sports at tssi.com'
> Subject: Re: [NU Sports] BC apparently staying
>
> In advance of the teleconference, here are statements from both Phillips
> and Carmody:
>
> Northwestern Director of Athletics and Recreation Jim Phillips
>
> “This week our department conducted a thorough, objective and
> comprehensive review of our basketball program, a process we follow at the
> conclusion of every season for all of our 19 sports. That has been, and
> will continue to be, my process.
>
> “Bill Carmody is under contract to be our men’s basketball coach, and has
> the full support of the athletic department and University. We had another
> solid season competitively, but let me be perfectly clear: we are not
> satisfied. We are, however, optimistic that our program will continue to
> get better on the court while always maintaining a standard of excellence
> in academic success, NCAA compliance, social behavior and the development
> of young men.”
>
> Northwestern Head Men’s Basketball Coach Bill Carmody
>
> “We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished these past four years, but we’re
> disappointed in how this season finished. Expectations were high and they
> should continue to be.
>
> “I want to be clear about our expectations: While we’re in a better place
> today than we’ve ever been, it’s not enough. We intend to compete for Big
> Ten championships and achieve NCAA tournament success.
>
> “We receive tremendous support from the University, President Schapiro,
> Jim and the athletic department.
>
>  There is no ceiling on our program and there are no significant barriers
> holding us back. Next season already has begun and we can’t wait to
> continue our work.”
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Weinbaum, Willie [mailto:Willie.Weinbaum at espn.com]
> Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2012 08:23 AM
> To: 'nwu-sports at tssi.com' <nwu-sports at tssi.com>
> Subject: [NU Sports] BC apparently staying
>
> Subject: MEDIA ADVISORY: Northwestern basketball teleconference
> Northwestern University Director of Athletics and Recreation Jim Phillips
> and head men’s basketball coach Bill Carmody will hold a joint
> teleconference at 10 a.m. Central time this morning (Thursday).
>
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