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Article by Arkley says that per the AD's office, the contract will be "comparable" to previous coach.

Arkley on the buyout- "Presumably, Ohio will be on the hook for $50,000 per the buyout clause in Boals’ contract at Stony Brook."
That's highway robbery for a buyout.....not bad at all.
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Posted: 3/17/2019 10:06 PM
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A-townBound wrote:expand_more
Article by Arkley says that per the AD's office, the contract will be "comparable" to previous coach.

Arkley on the buyout- "Presumably, Ohio will be on the hook for $50,000 per the buyout clause in Boals’ contract at Stony Brook."
$50k and some crocodile tears from Saul's mom...I mean Arkley.

Time to get on the Boals Bus Jason!
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Posted: 3/17/2019 10:12 PM
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Why has bashing Arkley become the new pastime here on BA. The guy's a good writer. He covers OHIO sports very well and in some detail. He writes more stories than nearly any other reporter for the Athens Messenger. Just because he didn't agree with the decision to dismiss Saul, some here have decided he's fair game to hurl all kinds of insults at. I just don't get it.
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Posted: 3/17/2019 10:17 PM
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His political leanings. ‘Nuff said.
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Posted: 3/17/2019 10:17 PM
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OhioCatFan wrote:expand_more
Why has bashing Arkley become the new pastime here on BA. The guy's a good writer. He covers OHIO sports very well and in some detail. He writes more stories than nearly any other reporter for the Athens Messenger. Just because he didn't agree with the decision to dismiss Saul, some here have decided he's fair game to hurl all kinds of insults at. I just don't get it.
We agree on that. Maybe it's because you don't use all them hashtagisms.
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Posted: 3/17/2019 10:57 PM
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GraffZ06 wrote:expand_more
Article by Arkley says that per the AD's office, the contract will be "comparable" to previous coach.

Arkley on the buyout- "Presumably, Ohio will be on the hook for $50,000 per the buyout clause in Boals’ contract at Stony Brook."
$50k and some crocodile tears from Saul's mom...I mean Arkley.

Time to get on the Boals Bus Jason!

Grow up!

Hope Boals succeeds but he was 31-33 prior to this season as head coach. Saul had a great year prior to becoming Ohio's head coach too.
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Posted: 3/17/2019 10:58 PM
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OhioCatFan wrote:expand_more
Why has bashing Arkley become the new pastime here on BA. The guy's a good writer. He covers OHIO sports very well and in some detail. He writes more stories than nearly any other reporter for the Athens Messenger. Just because he didn't agree with the decision to dismiss Saul, some here have decided he's fair game to hurl all kinds of insults at. I just don't get it.
+1. God we have some angry posters here who love to bash anyone, anytime.
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Posted: 3/17/2019 11:27 PM
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OhioCatFan wrote:expand_more
Why has bashing Arkley become the new pastime here on BA. The guy's a good writer. He covers OHIO sports very well and in some detail. He writes more stories than nearly any other reporter for the Athens Messenger. Just because he didn't agree with the decision to dismiss Saul, some here have decided he's fair game to hurl all kinds of insults at. I just don't get it.
+1 Arkley is a good reporter both for OU and high school local sports.
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Posted: 3/18/2019 12:07 AM
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Jerry86 wrote:expand_more
Article by Arkley says that per the AD's office, the contract will be "comparable" to previous coach.

Arkley on the buyout- "Presumably, Ohio will be on the hook for $50,000 per the buyout clause in Boals’ contract at Stony Brook."
$50k and some crocodile tears from Saul's mom...I mean Arkley.

Time to get on the Boals Bus Jason!

Grow up!

Hope Boals succeeds but he was 31-33 prior to this season as head coach. Saul had a great year prior to becoming Ohio's head coach too.
And I supported Saul when he was hired too. In fact I NEVER called for him to be fired. Now I did question whether he was winning enough (he wasn't) but that was it. I liked, still do like, Saul. He just wasn't getting it done here for whatever reasons. We had to move on.

I'm absolutely ecstatic over the Boals hire. Mostly because I know him personally and played for him so I'm biased - but I think/hope he brings this program back to where it should be. I think he's qualified enough to do it. Whether he actually DOES remains to be seen.

Now if only we could get people like Jason to support the new hire as well (the same courtesy we all offered Saul) instead of crying about losing his best friend then we can "grow up" and move on.

I'm not holding my breath *shrugs*.
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Posted: 3/18/2019 1:01 AM
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Jerry86 wrote:expand_more
Article by Arkley says that per the AD's office, the contract will be "comparable" to previous coach.

Arkley on the buyout- "Presumably, Ohio will be on the hook for $50,000 per the buyout clause in Boals’ contract at Stony Brook."
$50k and some crocodile tears from Saul's mom...I mean Arkley.

Time to get on the Boals Bus Jason!

Grow up!

Hope Boals succeeds but he was 31-33 prior to this season as head coach. Saul had a great year prior to becoming Ohio's head coach too.
A Non Positive Hedge......
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Posted: 3/18/2019 8:03 AM
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I can't wait to see what Jeff's deal is and the actual buyout clause that was in his previous contract as well as his OU contract.
I am also optimistic that we will not loose any players to transfer.
I am very optimistic that our program will improve under Jeff. I have always thought that having a coach who also played for his alma mater was an advantage in the recruiting process.
Jeff played physical basketball and his picks where legendary. He will instill a new tough minded mentality in our players, which was missing under Saul.




GO BOBCATS
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Posted: 3/18/2019 8:40 AM
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71 BOBCAT wrote:expand_more
I can't wait to see what Jeff's deal is and the actual buyout clause that was in his previous contract as well as his OU contract.
GO BOBCATS
Can't vouch for their accuracy,but The Post says his buyout at Stony Brook was $50k
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Posted: 3/18/2019 9:34 AM
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"his picks were legendary"

Guys like VanderPlas that were raised as a coach's son will welcome that kind of coaching. I wonder what kind of approach to guards the assistant will bring. Someone has to address the shooting. Abysmal numbers that should be easy to raise with a little motivation and direction. Anyone who has KenPom know what Stony Brook shot from the last coaching staff through the present?
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Posted: 3/18/2019 10:22 AM
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71 BOBCAT wrote:expand_more
I am also optimistic that we will not loose any players to transfer.
It might not be a bad thing for this program to loose (or is it lose?) 2 or 3 players.

For next couple of years, it would be best if Jordy, JC, BVP, Preston, Kirk, Murrell and Cowart decide to stick around and play for Boals.
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Posted: 3/18/2019 10:52 AM
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longtiimelurker wrote:expand_more
"his picks were legendary"

Guys like VanderPlas that were raised as a coach's son will welcome that kind of coaching. I wonder what kind of approach to guards the assistant will bring. Someone has to address the shooting. Abysmal numbers that should be easy to raise with a little motivation and direction. Anyone who has KenPom know what Stony Brook shot from the last coaching staff through the present?
Were they a good 3 point shooting team?
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Posted: 3/18/2019 10:55 AM
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"his picks were legendary"

Guys like VanderPlas that were raised as a coach's son will welcome that kind of coaching. I wonder what kind of approach to guards the assistant will bring. Someone has to address the shooting. Abysmal numbers that should be easy to raise with a little motivation and direction. Anyone who has KenPom know what Stony Brook shot from the last coaching staff through the present?
Last coach was pretty good in the W column. Currently at Rutgers now and is getting ready for what I think will be a monstrous Year 4.

Will get stats shortly and update this post.
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Posted: 3/18/2019 11:25 AM
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And did Arkley just not want to follow the flights and report on any of this leading up to the hire? And now he's acting like he knew it was going to be Boals all along...pathetic.
Arkley was in in mourning over Saul... He completely missed all of this, just like he missed the reasons why Saul was not retained. Oh well he now can go back to bashing Trump every 3rd tweet.
You guys need to move on. Good God, it's simple - quit following and/or reading Arkely's work if you don't like it. There are in fact other options out there.
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You guys need to move on. Good God, it's simple - quit following and/or reading Arkely's work if you don't like it. There are in fact other options out there.
Sounds like good advice. If these posts are not to your liking, quit reading them and move on. There are in fact other options out there.
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Posted: 3/18/2019 1:14 PM
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And did Arkley just not want to follow the flights and report on any of this leading up to the hire? And now he's acting like he knew it was going to be Boals all along...pathetic.
Arkley was in in mourning over Saul... He completely missed all of this, just like he missed the reasons why Saul was not retained. Oh well he now can go back to bashing Trump every 3rd tweet.
You guys need to move on. Good God, it's simple - quit following and/or reading Arkely's work if you don't like it. There are in fact other options out there.
Do you have to defend everyone and everything out there? Are you like a Message Board Avenger? I love your hoop takes, your passion for Ohio- but I can't stand that you are always in defense mode for any one out there.

At the end of the day this is my opinion- and a quick comment on a message board. No different than it was his opinion in his "Saul was screwed" op-ed.

I know I can go elsewhere- and I do... I usually avoid him because his feed is a nightmare. (I am a "stick to sports" person- I know that's out of style but I prefer to not mix sports and politics from the folks I follow)

OK I am done... I'll let you get back out to the busy streets of Bobcat Attack so you can protect other fine citizens from opinionated takes! LOL
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Posted: 3/18/2019 1:28 PM
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DinksRecordFreeThrow wrote:expand_more
And did Arkley just not want to follow the flights and report on any of this leading up to the hire? And now he's acting like he knew it was going to be Boals all along...pathetic.
Arkley was in in mourning over Saul... He completely missed all of this, just like he missed the reasons why Saul was not retained. Oh well he now can go back to bashing Trump every 3rd tweet.
You guys need to move on. Good God, it's simple - quit following and/or reading Arkely's work if you don't like it. There are in fact other options out there.
Do you have to defend everyone and everything out there? Are you like a Message Board Avenger? I love your hoop takes, your passion for Ohio- but I can't stand that you are always in defense mode for any one out there.

At the end of the day this is my opinion- and a quick comment on a message board. No different than it was his opinion in his "Saul was screwed" op-ed.

I know I can go elsewhere- and I do... I usually avoid him because his feed is a nightmare. (I am a "stick to sports" person- I know that's out of style but I prefer to not mix sports and politics from the folks I follow)

OK I am done... I'll let you get back out to the busy streets of Bobcat Attack so you can protect other fine citizens from opinionated takes! LOL
Fair take, fair point. The truth is that after awhile, I get sick of excessive negativity, and so that's the reason for my "Avenger-ness". Make I'll change make avatar to be something like a green & white Captain Marvel, or Captain America. ;)
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Posted: 3/19/2019 8:46 AM
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OU_Country wrote:expand_more
And did Arkley just not want to follow the flights and report on any of this leading up to the hire? And now he's acting like he knew it was going to be Boals all along...pathetic.
Arkley was in in mourning over Saul... He completely missed all of this, just like he missed the reasons why Saul was not retained. Oh well he now can go back to bashing Trump every 3rd tweet.
You guys need to move on. Good God, it's simple - quit following and/or reading Arkely's work if you don't like it. There are in fact other options out there.
Do you have to defend everyone and everything out there? Are you like a Message Board Avenger? I love your hoop takes, your passion for Ohio- but I can't stand that you are always in defense mode for any one out there.

At the end of the day this is my opinion- and a quick comment on a message board. No different than it was his opinion in his "Saul was screwed" op-ed.

I know I can go elsewhere- and I do... I usually avoid him because his feed is a nightmare. (I am a "stick to sports" person- I know that's out of style but I prefer to not mix sports and politics from the folks I follow)

OK I am done... I'll let you get back out to the busy streets of Bobcat Attack so you can protect other fine citizens from opinionated takes! LOL
Fair take, fair point. The truth is that after awhile, I get sick of excessive negativity, and so that's the reason for my "Avenger-ness". Make I'll change make avatar to be something like a green & white Captain Marvel, or Captain America. ;)
You are really a good man. Love the avatar change!!!
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Posted: 3/19/2019 9:18 AM
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DinksRecordFreeThrow wrote:expand_more
And did Arkley just not want to follow the flights and report on any of this leading up to the hire? And now he's acting like he knew it was going to be Boals all along...pathetic.
Arkley was in in mourning over Saul... He completely missed all of this, just like he missed the reasons why Saul was not retained. Oh well he now can go back to bashing Trump every 3rd tweet.
You guys need to move on. Good God, it's simple - quit following and/or reading Arkely's work if you don't like it. There are in fact other options out there.
Do you have to defend everyone and everything out there? Are you like a Message Board Avenger? I love your hoop takes, your passion for Ohio- but I can't stand that you are always in defense mode for any one out there.

At the end of the day this is my opinion- and a quick comment on a message board. No different than it was his opinion in his "Saul was screwed" op-ed.

I know I can go elsewhere- and I do... I usually avoid him because his feed is a nightmare. (I am a "stick to sports" person- I know that's out of style but I prefer to not mix sports and politics from the folks I follow)

OK I am done... I'll let you get back out to the busy streets of Bobcat Attack so you can protect other fine citizens from opinionated takes! LOL
Fair take, fair point. The truth is that after awhile, I get sick of excessive negativity, and so that's the reason for my "Avenger-ness". Make I'll change make avatar to be something like a green & white Captain Marvel, or Captain America. ;)
You are really a good man. Love the avatar change!!!
Thanks for the inspiration. It needed a shake up.
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Posted: 3/19/2019 10:06 AM
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While I haven't been thrilled about all of Arkley's posts on the coaching situation, given the current state of journalism/newspapers, I would not want to be in his shoes. The Plain Dealer in Cleveland just announced another round of layoffs. The print media continues to downsize to levels that I didn't think were possible. We need to be thankful the Messenger still has a local beat reporter covering the Bobcats on a regular basis. I still read his stuff and am for the most part very pleased with it.

Regarding Boals, the funniest thing I read (and I forget where) was that in his bio it said "he led" the Bobcats to a 1994 NCAA tournament appearance. Umm....I think Mr. Trent had more to do with that, although I always respected Boals' game. He flat out laid out some players with his picks. He busted his butt on the court and was certainly an integral part of those teams. I also liked in his press conference his reference to Coach Hunter.

As an alum, I'm excited and I get the sense that Schaus succeeded in one respect in that it's generated a lot of excitement. How this turns out remains to be seen.
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"Regarding Boals, the funniest thing I read (and I forget where) was that in his bio it said "he led" the Bobcats to a 1994 NCAA tournament appearance. Umm....I think Mr. Trent had more to do with that, although I always respected Boals' game. He flat out laid out some players with his picks. He busted his butt on the court and was certainly an integral part of those teams. I also liked in his press conference his reference to Coach Hunter. "

I believe you saw that on the Stoney Brook website. He was a captain in 93-94, ergo he led the Bobcats. Just sayin'
Last Edited: 3/19/2019 11:14:41 AM by IceCat76
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IceCat76 wrote:expand_more
"Regarding Boals, the funniest thing I read (and I forget where) was that in his bio it said "he led" the Bobcats to a 1994 NCAA tournament appearance. Umm....I think Mr. Trent had more to do with that, although I always respected Boals' game. He flat out laid out some players with his picks. He busted his butt on the court and was certainly an integral part of those teams. I also liked in his press conference his reference to Coach Hunter. "

I believe you saw that on the Stoney Brook website. He was a captain in 93-94, ergo he led the Bobcats. Just sayin'

If anyone doubts Boals importance, just look at what the Cat's did after Jeff went down the following year. People who were around that team knew who the glue guy was, the real leader of that ball club.
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