Re: Thoughts

[Joseph Massarelli]

I'm all for hiring Kennedy now for 4 years.

I think UC fans/grads need to start letting the University know how
they feel.  Zimpher and the new AD need to receive voice mail and email
everyday, Subject line: Please hire Kennedy Now.

At the games, fans should hang, "Please Hire Kennedy now" banners.

  

> > > address@hidden 01/05/06 12:50 PM >>>
>     * Hire Andy Kenedy for the rest of this year and
>       for two more years, with the proviso that he
>       will be evaluated after next season and he will
>       be extended if all is well.  Otherwise, the
>       program is going down the dumper for a few
>       years.

I don't think that's a good idea (the 2 year part) because recruiting
is going to be a huge issue.  If Huggs can't recruit with only 2 years
left - how is an extended interim coach going to do it?

If they hire Kennedy they should do it now and make it at least 4
years.  No one has any problems with him (aside from Huggs relations),
the kids like him, and he obviously delivers.

The timing is right to announce a 4 year deal (really - is 4 yrs around
$1mil a season a bad deal for either party?).  That gives us a chance at
recruiting a few decent players and may gel this team even further.

If they wait until April to make a decision we lose a lot.  Of course,
timing isn't a strong point of this administration.  If they're going to
do it - do it now and do it all the way - do it right.

Jon M