[NU Sports] BC apparently staying

Aaron Ament aaronsament at gmail.com
Thu Mar 22 08:58:41 CDT 2012 

Although initial reports last year were that Carmody's contract ran through 2012-13, I believe Greenstein and others have since reported that his extension was actually beyond next season.



On Mar 22, 2012, at 9:44 AM, Jonathan Hodges <j-hodges at alumni.northwestern.edu> wrote:

> 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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