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Ryan Carey
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Bobcat Caravan Schedule w/ Coaches

Posted: 4/21/2012 8:05:06 AM

The coaches scheduled to appear at these caravans are not set in stone, but as of now, this is the schedule:

UPDATE 4/30: I got word this afternoon that Jim Christian will not be able to attend the Cleveland event due to some last minute conflict.

Thursday, April 19: Pomeroy - 6:00-8:00pm
Court Street Grill
112 Court Street
Pomeroy, OH 45769

Coaches – Frank Solich, Jim Christian, Joel Greenlee

Wednesday, April 25: Chillicothe - 6:00-8:00pm
The Dock at Water
80 East Water Street
Chillicothe, OH 45601

Coaches – Frank Solich, Joel Greenlee, Ryan Theis

Thursday, April 26: Columbus - 6:00-8:00pm
Winking Lizard
1380 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH, 43220

Coaches – Frank Solich, Jim Christian, Joel Greenlee

Wednesday, May 2: Toledo - 6:00-8:00pm
Mancy's Italian Grill
5453 Monroe Street
Toledo, OH 43623

Coaches – Jim Christian

Thursday, May 3: Cleveland - 5:30-7:30pm
The Barley House
1261 West 6th Street
Cleveland, OH 44113

Coaches – Frank Solich

Tuesday, May 8: Akron - 5:30-7:30pm
The Barley House
222 S Main St
Akron, OH 44308

Coaches – Frank Solich

Wednesday, May 9: St. Clairsville - 6:00-8:00pm
Belmont Hills Country Club
47080 National Road
St. Clairsville, Oh 43950

Coaches – Frank Solich, Joel Greenlee

Tuesday, May 15: Cincinnati - 5:30-7:30pm
The Moerlein Lager House
115 Joe Nuxhall Way
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Coaches – Frank Solich

Wednesday, May 16: Dayton - 6:00-8:00pm
Bar Louie
4492 Glengarry Drive
Beavercreek, OH 45440

Coaches – Frank Solich

Tuesday, May 22: Lancaster - 6:00-8:00pm
OU Lancaster Campus

Coaches – Frank Solich, Jim Christian, Joel Greenlee, Ryan Theis

Wednesday, May 23: Parkersburg - 6:00-8:00pm
Parkersburg Country Club
4910 1st Ave
Vienna, West Virginia

Coaches – Frank Solich, Joel Greenlee, Ryan Theis, Stacy Strauss

Last Edited: 4/30/2012 9:54:54 PM by Ryan Carey

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RE: Bobcat Caravan Schedule w/ Coaches

Posted: 4/21/2012 11:25:14 PM

Appears Christian's agent worked out a much better deal for the number of required appearances as compared to Solich. Christian hits less than half and Solich all but one? I'm sure it has something to do with recruiting periods/travelling...blah...blah...blah... I know that in Parkersburg, no matter what date they've chosen, we've never seen the basketball coach, but have never missed Frank. And this year Parkersburg specifically chose to have the last caravan as compared to the first, thinking the date change would give (then) Groce a better chance of making his first appearance. Guess not.

Last Edited: 4/21/2012 11:26:38 PM by Chicken George

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RE: Bobcat Caravan Schedule w/ Coaches

Posted: 4/22/2012 9:49:42 AM

I was told the coach list isn't at all finalized yet. I would expect to see JC appear at a few more events than what is listed here. I will try to keep thei list updated if I hear of changes from those organizing the stops.

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RE: Bobcat Caravan Schedule w/ Coaches

Posted: 4/26/2012 11:02:44 PM

Was at the Columbus caravan tonight - fun event - just under 200 there I would estimate. I like everything about my initial impressions of JC in a Bobcat crowd. Very personable. Straight shooter. Determined yet humble.

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RE: Bobcat Caravan Schedule w/ Coaches

Posted: 4/27/2012 8:17:52 AM

Very nice event in Columbus!

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RE: Bobcat Caravan Schedule w/ Coaches

Posted: 4/27/2012 8:27:18 AM

I actually got to talk/listen to Coach quite a bit last night just by random chance of where he ended up standing most the time. Very witty, funny, and all around socially gifted. Kind of the opposite of Frank, who is about as socially awkward as they come.

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RE: Bobcat Caravan Schedule w/ Coaches

Posted: 4/27/2012 12:07:17 PM

Andrew Ruck wrote:

I agree on the comments about Frank, but we did note that he has gotten better with the microphone at the Caravan over the years. A few years back wasn't nearly as interesting as last night.

Complete agreement on Jim's time talking with people. Definitely put me a little more at ease about the change. And as said before - a complete straight shooter. You can see how he'll do well on the recruiting trails.

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RE: Bobcat Caravan Schedule w/ Coaches

Posted: 4/27/2012 8:57:20 PM

Thursday night we were at Chillicothe with a larger than expected turnout of about 75. That's excellent for Chillicothe.
The coaches did a nice job speaking. I got to have some conversation with Coach Christian and it was very enjoyable.

All in all, it was a good evening.

That 200 turnout for Columbus is strong.

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RE: Bobcat Caravan Schedule w/ Coaches

Posted: 5/1/2012 9:29:30 AM

I'd like to attend the Toledo event but I'm not sure I can make it by 6:00. What do I miss if I don't get there until 6:30 or even 7:00?

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RE: Bobcat Caravan Schedule w/ Coaches

Posted: 5/1/2012 10:52:34 PM

RPO R6V wrote:

I'd like to attend the Toledo event but I'm not sure I can make it by 6:00. What do I miss if I don't get there until 6:30 or even 7:00?

Based on Columbus Caravan I would say the presentations won't start until 6:30 - Schaus 1st, Thank You's, Intro, expected $ pitch, then coaches. Just go.......Say Hi to Gus Mancy, great guy (tell him from Rob the "Penfolds" guy).

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RE: Bobcat Caravan Schedule w/ Coaches

Posted: 5/3/2012 3:53:21 PM

Man - I'm pretty bummed JC isn't coming to Cleveland.

edit: He better be on a recruiting trip....

Last Edited: 5/3/2012 3:54:20 PM by roar-room

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RE: Bobcat Caravan Schedule w/ Coaches

Posted: 5/4/2012 12:05:02 PM

AD JS in Cleveland said, "JC had two recruits visiting" and then tongue in cheek said that, "JC will be in my office if he doesn't get them both" for opting out of the Cleveland engagement.

Last Edited: 5/4/2012 12:05:43 PM by MonroeClassmate

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RE: Bobcat Caravan Schedule w/ Coaches

Posted: 5/4/2012 3:39:15 PM

It is amazing how we are being noticed these days. Both Channels 5 and 8 had clips about the Bobcat Caravan on the sports last night. Both had reporters talking to Frank. Allie LaForce works for 8 so she might have influenced them some. Both stations were very positive about Ohio sports the last year. I hope Jim Christian makes it to Akron this week for our stop. I have been to all of them and have enjoyed talking to everyone. Also, in response to the thread about dropping football to a lower division - I like both sports and do not think you can have good programs unless they both compete in the same division. When people talk about Dayton still having football, I laugh because it is a joke. Has anyone ever dropped divisions and still been relevant? The money savings is not that much unless you completely drop football. For all the dislike of the MAC, I have to say that living in Akron it works out great for me. Three hours from Athens, one football game each fall in the area and two chances to watch live basketball. All the other sports have reasonable travel budgets and I think you have to accept it for what it is. Win the MAC in football and basketball 3 out of the next 5 years and then we can talk about changing conferences.

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