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Post by kiyoat on Mar 31, 2022 8:15:53 GMT -6
According to the WVU fan forum, there a ton of support for hiring Kim Stephens, a WV girl who led Glenville State to the DII national championship. Announcement expected today or tomorrow. Well in that case, I'll say:   |
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Post by kiyoat on Mar 31, 2022 8:53:04 GMT -6
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Post by MD on Mar 31, 2022 9:11:17 GMT -6
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Post by MD on Mar 31, 2022 9:29:57 GMT -6
Well poop.
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Post by yote05 on Mar 31, 2022 9:35:25 GMT -6
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Post by yote05 on Mar 31, 2022 9:36:53 GMT -6
Now the question is... Does AJ stay?
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Post by dbyote on Mar 31, 2022 9:45:54 GMT -6
Good for her. The selfish side of me wanted her to be our coach forever but you can't fault anyone for improving their lot in life. Salary will be close to triple what she's making. She gave us her best and she deserves all good things that come her way. I hope we can hold on to all the girls that we have and AJ as well. The transfer portal makes these situations really perilous on the school side.
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Post by nccyote on Mar 31, 2022 10:01:00 GMT -6
Was hoping the lack of P5 openings would keep her here at least one more year, but congrats to her and her family. Should have plenty of interest in the vacancy she leaves behind.
As yote05 mentioned, this move could have repercussions on both basketball programs if it leads AJ to move elsewhere.
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Post by kiyoat on Mar 31, 2022 10:09:44 GMT -6
Her current contract goes to 2024 (two years left) and pays her around $250,000/year, If I'm not mistaken. I'm guessing there were bonuses for conference titles and tournament wins? Would there be a buyout, too?
I'm not sure they would offer her exactly what the previous 21-year coach was making, but who knows.
Of course, I'd much rather have her stay...
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Post by soofooyote on Mar 31, 2022 10:23:19 GMT -6
This is as unfortunate as it was inevitable. I thank Dawn for all of her years here and everything she has done for our program and wish her nothing but the best at West Virginia.
Remember when the sky was falling when Amy Williams left? Trust the process...hope our players stay, hope our recruits stay committed, and we continue the path of success we're on.
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Post by oldhare on Mar 31, 2022 10:43:33 GMT -6
It would seem unlikely that the current roster/recruits would easily follow Dawn to the East Coast.
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Post by soofooyote on Mar 31, 2022 10:48:31 GMT -6
It would seem unlikely that the current roster/recruits would easily follow Dawn to the East Coast. Agreed, I would worry more about them possibly going up or down the I-29. |
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Post by kiyoat on Mar 31, 2022 11:58:18 GMT -6
Her current contract goes to 2024 (two years left) and pays her around $250,000/year, If I'm not mistaken. I'm guessing there were bonuses for conference titles and tournament wins? Would there be a buyout, too? I'm not sure they would offer her exactly what the previous 21-year coach was making, but who knows. Of course, I'd much rather have her stay... Doubled her salary. |
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Post by easmus on Mar 31, 2022 12:13:08 GMT -6
Well deserved. Glad for Dawn.
We’ll be just fine. Our job should be highly sought after. We upgraded when Amy left. Go find the next Coach P.
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Post by 88grad on Mar 31, 2022 14:18:34 GMT -6
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