I stick around this board because I like Gopher FB / BB. But hockey is what I'm most familiar with and my take on it is that unfortunately it's time. I also like Lucia, a lot, but the problems have gone far beyond just a bad year or two. We've steadily moved backward, from a perennial contender to a couple of "fluke" tournament losses to an inability to even make the WCHA tourney.
Whoever said Blais is no bs was right. He might not be a savior but he wouldn't be caught dead putting a team on the ice that had no physical presence. He's the kind of hockey guy who would know when he has recruited enough finesse and would turn his attention to the grinders. You have to have 'em to win on the ice for a number of reasons. So, if Blais is a real possibility then it would make losing Lucia not so tough to take. Just please no experiments Maturi.
If this was going to happen I would think there would be more talk from the media. That leads me to believe for better or worse that Lucia is going to be back next year.
If Lucia does get the boot but Blais doesnt get hired who are some other possible canidates for the job? Im assuming Blais is on top of the list but is anyone esle out there capable?
Maturi hired Enrico Blasi at Miami Ohio. They were national runner up last year and the tournament's number one seed this year.
Are you saying that we could/should go after Enrico?
Or are you saying that you have faith in Maturi's hockey coach hiring abilities?
Are you saying that we could/should go after Enrico?
Or are you saying that you have faith in Maturi's hockey coach hiring abilities?
Has there been anymore word on this? I really hope the U makes a move for Blais