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Topic: RE: Jim Christian

Topic: RE: Jim Christian

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GoCats105
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:40:11 PM

I have no idea what to say. Literally none.

How about that loyalty thing now?

PalmerFest
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:42:14 PM

Completely dumfounding.

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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:42:28 PM

And I'm not questioning his coaching ability. But Ohio needed some continuity. I don't see any continuity in this one.

MFRONE
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:42:39 PM

Loyalty doesn't mean you are the best for the job.

whocaresgobobcats
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:43:01 PM

Gotta say, this will make one heck of an April Fools joke.

I hope.

Doc Bobcat
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:43:19 PM

I hated that guy when he was at Kent State....because he was good.....but this seems like an April Fools joke....I mean I didn't know he was available....if I knew he may have been in my top 10......but probably not my top 5.

The Optimist
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:44:33 PM

My roommate told me... I thought it was an April Fools joke.

I've seen crazier things happen.

whocaresgobobcats
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:45:05 PM

TCU fans are elated. Always a good sign.

http://www.killerfrogs.com/msgboard/index.php?showtopic=153065

Of course, they are delusional too with Dixon.

Turney13
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:47:49 PM

i'll give him a chance. Let's go JIM...

i remember being baffled when Auburn football hired Gene Chizik

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whocaresgobobcats
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:49:07 PM

And just to show we aren't the only school with Twitter leaks causing players to find out before the coach tells them lol

Guess he didn't tell his team. RT @AmricFields_4 Is this a joke? RT@FollowtheFrogs: TCU coach Jim Christian reportedly hired at Ohio.

Last Edited: 4/1/2012 8:49:31 PM by whocaresgobobcats

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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:49:51 PM

I want to be careful to not sound like Illinois fans a week ago, but we know this guy. He's not some up-and-comer that we haven't had the chance to evaluate. I think Jim Christian is a good basketball coach and this could work out. But this is a tough sell. Like a REALLY tough sell.

mattouiu1
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:50:01 PM

Turney13 wrote:

i'll give him a chance. Let's go JIM...

i remember being baffled when Auburn football hired Gene Chizik

I agree... he took over a terrible TCU team... he knows the conference and nothing happens unless we're successful in conference.

MedinaCat
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:50:09 PM

El Gato Roberto wrote:

I am a font of misinformation. I will go back to my typical role of quite observation. That is all.

Don't sweat it. Besides, you have the best handle on this message board.

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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:51:34 PM

MedinaCat wrote:

El Gato Roberto wrote:

I am a font of misinformation. I will go back to my typical role of quite observation. That is all.

Don't sweat it. Besides, you have the best handle on this message board.

This is like those first 10 minutes of breaking news on CNN. Everything everyone says is wrong and it doesn't matter because someone has to say something.

MonroeClassmate
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:53:36 PM

Appears to clearly be a move to hire a coach that will stay for many years. Must have liked the MAC, tasted something else and wants to get back. Perhaps he loved the OZONE and the 110 as much as Charlie. If he coached against us and now joins us, he must have thought we had and now have something going for us in Athens. I remember sitting right behind his bench in the Convo when Kent visited and I liked the way he handled himself in the huddle.

Doc Bobcat
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:53:38 PM

Brian Smith wrote:

I want to be careful to not sound like Illinois fans a week ago, but we know this guy. He's not some up-and-comer that we haven't had the chance to evaluate. I think Jim Christian is a good basketball coach and this could work out. But this is a tough sell. Like a REALLY tough sell.

Yeah....that's the only thing that's keepin me from vomit central.

whocaresgobobcats
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:54:46 PM

MFRONE wrote:

Are we discouraging his 4th season?

TCU won a game in the CBI

Great hire!

Bobcatzblitz
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:55:03 PM

Wow my posts all of a sudden look relevant. #KMA

ohio9704
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:55:39 PM

I was also hoping for Jeff Boals or Dustin Ford and was frozen in place when I heard this Jim Christian news. However, we get a coach who has won near 200 games and has six 20 win seasons under his belt. He never finished worse then 2nd in the MAC East and knows the midwest with experience at Muck Fiami, Western Kentucky, Pitt, and Kent. I am intersted to see the money he is getting paid, but having an experienced coach going forward with this crew coming back next year (we hope) and moving forward isn't the worst thing. Would I have prefered other options, yes, but he has many positives on his resume. His time at TCU isn't a total negative to me.

C Money
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:56:03 PM

The $600,000 salary is what shocks me most...more than we reportedly offered Groce to stay...

ts1227
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:57:44 PM

El Gato Roberto wrote:

What success has he had since Kent State? I am not seeing this. Hope its wrong. Ohhhh...wait...April Fools!

In 2008 he combined with Singletary to get called for 3 T's (2 on Singletary, 1 on him), leading to Jerome Tillman getting to take 6 free throws. I was impressed.

Pete Chouteau
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:57:56 PM

I never thought I'd be in the frame of mind to suggest that our leadership REALLY needs to win this press conference.

And if the money mentioned is true, I double the sentiment.

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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:58:36 PM

I do think we probably underestimate him because he was the target of our hang-ups with the Kent State program.

And I'm not sure Christian is looking long term here. I think he sees a team he can win with instantly, and he'll see if he can get a better job than TCU -- which is going to be swamped in the Big 12 next season.

Last Edited: 4/1/2012 9:00:07 PM by .

born2bleedgreen
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:59:21 PM

All I have to say is if this is true. Why Not. He did well at KSU. 6 Solid Seasons. Give me a 6 year span in Ohio Basketball that was as good as JIm's at KSU. His record at KSU is better than JG's in the MAC. This is his 6 seasons at KSU: (138-59) Not Bad at All!

2002–03	22–9 (12–6)	2–1; Lost in final	0–1 in NIT	Jim Christian
2003–04	22–8 (13–5)	2–1; Lost in final	0–1 in NIT	Jim Christian
2004-05	20–13 (11–7)	1–1; Lost in quarterfinal	0–1 in NIT	Jim Christian
2005–06	25–9 (15–3)	3–0; Won tournament	0–1 in NCAA Tournament	Jim Christian
2006–07	21–11 (12–4)	1–1; Lost in semifinal	--	Jim Christian
2007–08	28–7 (13–3)	3–0; Won tournament	0–1 in NCAA Tournament	Jim Christian

Last Edited: 4/1/2012 9:01:08 PM by born2bleedgreen

Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do. - John Wooden

ohio9704
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RE: Jim Christian

Posted: 4/1/2012 8:59:45 PM

C Money wrote:

The $600,000 salary is what shocks me most...more than we reportedly offered Groce to stay...

Is that OHIO money or just his TCU salary. I will be amazed if we are paying him that.

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