Groce is a better coach than Boals by basically every measure that matters.
But that doesn't mean there aren't posters here who are getting a little cranky. Maybe a nap or a snack?
Listen ... I like Groce, BUT!!!
He has changed his recruiting quite a bit since Ohio-Illinois and his early years at Akron. Early on he took a lot of recruiting risks at each school that led to some serious off-court and lockerroom issues. And he survived them.
Now Groce has a $$$-man to help him recruit and a record of success at Akron to not only prop him up, but allows him to redshirt quality recruits to keep the program solid. Then add, Groce CAN coach, and he CAN motivate.
The fact he has not been on the short list for any jobs in the region over the last 5 years is great for Akron. But would he (or Ford) have the same resources and success at Ohio?
Coaching in this new era is tough. Boals has his short-comings but he deserves a litte grace IMO.