Paul Mills Caramelized Marshmallow Seat

[WstateU]

We long for the days like this. Will they ever return? (Pic is from 11 years ago today, vs. ISURed I believe)

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[shocker43]

I think the jury is out on several AAC head coaches because they are so new.

Fisher at Temple can wind up being a good coach. Same with Schwartz at ECU. Hodge at UNT.

Ron Hunter at Tulane appears to be a good coach. He was a relatively hot name when they hired him. He's just got a tough job recruiting to Tulane, given their standards.

Other factors weigh in, too. Abdur-Rahim appeared to be a fantastic coach, until he unexpectedly died this past offseason.

It just seems that, for the first few years we were in the AAC at least, if there was a vacancy at an AAC school, they were interviewing a much higher caliber candidate than the average MVC school was looking at in the same situation. That said, not sure what would happen if one of the new schools to the AAC had an opening.

Ron Hunter is not good. He's in his 6th season and his best finish is 3rd. He has a losing record overall, and is 40-56 in conference.

In this new crop, Hodge is by-far the best. Fisher seems to be doing alright at Temple. But even then, we're looking at two good coaches + Penny??

[ShockerFever]

We long for the days like this. Will they ever return? (Pic is from 11 years ago today, vs. ISURed I believe)

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Not for at least 2 years. Minimum.

[SB Shock]

Lmao, Mills is so beyond disconnected to the fan base.

How could he be connected?

They protect him from the fan base on the "Coaches Show" that actually supposed to connect him to the fan base. There is no real media coverage where reporters are able or willing to ask tough questions. If he is ever on the radio shows, he is protected.

[shocker43]

How could he be connected?

They protect him from the fan base on the "Coaches Show" that actually supposed to connect him to the fan base. There is no real media coverage where reporters are able or willing to ask tough questions. If he is ever on the radio shows, he is protected.

I think Taylor is great for Wichita and Wichita sports in general. We're very lucky to have him. That said, I wish he would ask some more difficult questions. We don't have a single media person that is willing/able to ask any of our coaches tough questions about the state of the programs at Wichita State. It's clear that the fanbase is not happy, and I don't think the AD/HC has been held accountable for that.

[BostonWu]

I think Taylor is great for Wichita and Wichita sports in general. We're very lucky to have him. That said, I wish he would ask some more difficult questions. We don't have a single media person that is willing/able to ask any of our coaches tough questions about the state of the programs at Wichita State. It's clear that the fanbase is not happy, and I don't think the AD/HC has been held accountable for that.

Has to be a helluva balancing act by whoever serves as the WSU beat writer. The reality is we're a nice, cordial, small community. You step out of line and you risk being cut off. I'm sure WSU officials adore the TSF sunshine and unicorns crowd.