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Why do we have to lock every thread? We can't discuss players that were once recruited by us? I feel like Shannon Evans is brought up in every thread. Content of the forum should be decided by the community as a whole rather than the mods. If everyone agrees there's no reason to discuss Andre Allen then there will be no posts here.

So a month ago we're talking about being legit contenders, and the best recruits we've ever had. Now these guys, who were going to help solidify our status as perennial contenders (and maybe bring us to the next level!) are sitting the bench at a school that didn't make the tournament. Yea, probably some sour grapes there from us.

I disagree - this board, not too long ago was asking about interest and engagement. These are active threads that people are interested in, and they get locked. Makes no sense if you want to build a community.

The fan in me knows that I’m definitely bitter but I also really doubt if it’s in these players best interest to try playing at an SEC level. Like you said, they’re running a high risk of being buried on the bench when they could get significant minutes in the MAC

Or maybe a 5 start guy who went to high school in Alabama and was in the McD all-american game. I didn't realize Rojas was SEC caliber. I mean, I know that playing in ECIC in section 6 a year ago has him ready for the SEC grind. I couldn't care less honestly. I just want to see us fill out our roster. Can we lock down these threads about guys who are guaranteed to no longer be attending UB? They've been released and they will not be Bulls. I wish them all nothing but missing NCAA championships year after year, much like Navigato.

I would say he's a priority. I have it on good authority that coach Q and Whitesell went back to visit him after he got back from UMass today.

The Hall of Fame hosts a lot of events. They put on our tournament in Belfast this year, if you forgot.

The biggest win would've been paying Nate more and keeping him and thole whole staff/roster together, provided that could've happened. As it stands, "UB wins" remains to be seen. I wonder what the cost of the search firm was. I fully throw my support behind Jim from this day forward. At least this brings some closure, for now, unless other shoes drop. I have to believe that the current roster players respect and care for Jim and would be happy playing for him.

There are 500 transfers out there and 4 of Buffalos own recruits in the process of decomitting. I think we’ll be fine but Whitesell has to hit the ground running and lets hope he has a sales pitch ready. I’d also have to think one of the first questions to the candidates were “who will your assistants be?” Gotta think with all his experience and connections we have someone lined up to recruit

To say that ‘no one wanted the job’ can’t be true. We don’t know the particulars such as salary - which probably varied from candidate to candidate. As an example let’s say that Assistant Coach Bigtime was earning $450 at a P5. He probably wants a significant raise in pay to be HC, but perhaps ADMA doesn’t want to go that route. I think Whitesell is going to work out just fine.

Not sure what my initial reaction is. Maybe because of all the names, time, and search Im a little letdown. But I have no idea what went on behind the scenes. Whitesell probably was the best bet to keep the current roster intact and if that comes to be true, then its not a horrible "hire" at all. This roster is very good and keeps some consistency. I just dont think BH was to be trusted or else he would have been a good candidate. His lack of HC experience probably hurt too. After hearing Murray, Lanier, Stepehens etc... I think I was just hoping for that splash. Although after the dust settles Im just happy we did the work and have made a decision. Now lets start building towards next season.