Topic: Jenna Burdette

[Flat Tire 2]

Tim is still upset about Danny being shown the door.

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Mu 71

I think you are correct.

Do you think it could also be possible that it might be a reflection of Dan's jealously of Kim's success and the attention she was receiving?

[MUfan08]

Tim is still upset about Danny being shown the door.

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Mu 71

Tim is similar to Dan, jealous of Kim.

Go back to gloating of Dan coming back and take it to the bank! lol

[jdonaccbus]

Kim, as a young female coach, handled herself in press conferences and handled adversity much better this past season than the two male coaches that ran the men's basketball and football programs. She didn't:

* act like a jerk when a semi-tough question was asked in a press conference.
* she didn't throw her players under the bus at press conferences; in fact, she handled some tough situations early on quite well.
* she didn't blame Huntington or blame the fans or lecture every one on how to be a good fan during the midst of a 7-game losing streak.
* she handled a quality player leaving the program in a mature way and didn't constantly use it as an excuse all season long.
* she made corrections to flaws with game plans, coaching techniques and other items by correcting it in practice. she even mentioned during one press conference that she, herself, had let some things slide and would never do that again. she knew how to point the finger on herself which one particular head coach never did.

The reason Kim left for a prestigious women's basketball program is because: (a) she won immediately here, (2) her demeanor is that of a winner that big-time athletic programs look at when hiring a coach and (3) she has a winning pedigree from the time she was a player to the time she was named a first-year head coach. It is obvious by reading the posts of the loyal followers of one of our former head coaches that a certain individual within the athletic department was jealous of the success of a new, fresh face that came in year one and showed Marshall fans that you don't have to buy that crappy sandwich which tastes like "it is fine to settle for mediocrity". I have said it before and I will say it again: that head coach was given just as much from Marshall than he gave to Marshall. He got the opportunity of a lifetime that no one else was going to give him.

I don't care Tim Hensley whether I have hurt Dan's feelings. This is a business. And Dan was compensated quite well in this business, despite a 53% winning percentage against D1 opponents.. He is able to retire to a comfortable lifestyle........more comfortable than 99% of Marshall alumni.

[Tim Hensley]

You're a bigger cry tit than I am.  Better get on board Corny's bus!

[wasbarryb]

Does every frickin thread have to become a pro/con Dan thread?  He's gone it's done it's over. There's more to Herd sports than that one subject.

[herdorbust2]

You're a bigger cry tit than I am.  Better get on board Corny's bus!

I sure hope and pray he is better than your guy Dan!!!

[MUfan08]

You're a bigger cry tit than I am. 

Love that you even admit you are a cry baby....just not bigger than so and so

Haha

[2xBison]

You're a bigger cry tit than I am.  Better get on board Corny's bus!

hey there Mr I told you so.  Hope you are doing well.

[Tim Hensley]

Yes, I'm still able to sit up and take nourishment.  All those barbs thrown my way have just bounced off this tough ole hide.  I went in to see Danny the morning before they left for Pensacola and he DID tell me he was coming back.  Strange turn of events, that we'll probably never know the exact truth.  Main thing now is to get behind Corny and the kids.

[jdonaccbus]

It appears Jenna was not a part of the head coaching conversation. I hear she has decided to join Caldwell in Knoxville.

[GreenWhite]

It appears Jenna was not a part of the head coaching conversation. I hear she has decided to join Caldwell in Knoxville.

If so, we just have to find a coach that can keep the momentum going.

[wesnky]

You're a bigger cry tit than I am.  Better get on board Corny's bus!

[herd2win]

Kim was special.  Unique style of play, accountable and always praised her players.  We will have a total reset as players are hitting the portal and we will not see the style of play we witnessed.

The team grabbed our interest also based on how poor the mens team was this season.  If Mens bounces back next year it will be interesting if interest continues in our women's team.

[GreenWhite]

Kim was special.  Unique style of play, accountable and always praised her players.  We will have a total reset as players are hitting the portal and we will not see the style of play we witnessed.

The team grabbed our interest also based on how poor the mens team was this season.  If Mens bounces back next year it will be interesting if interest continues in our women's team.

That is something to think about. But, if we get a coach that can continue what Kim started, then I don't see a huge drop in attendance, if any at all. A winner will get the support from the fans.

[parshall2marshall]

My post here a little over the top maybe lol

[elginherd]

That is something to think about. But, if we get a coach that can continue what Kim started, then I don't see a huge drop in attendance, if any at all. A winner will get the support from the fans.

Unless the team is as fun to watch as this past season AND winning, the attendance will suffer.

[hookem herd]

I didn?t want coach Kim to leave but this is a really great opportunity for Marshall. I think the job will be very attractive for up and coming coaches. We need to take advantage of this.

[herdorbust2]

It wasn't just the winning but the style of play that brought attendance up. I would say the style of play was more of a factor than the wins. And not only have we lost the coach but the team is basically gutted now from the kids going into the portal. The next coach has a heck of a rebuild on their hands.

[hookem herd]

That?s my point, we have a chance to go out and get another young, energetic coach. We went to all the games last and will do same this year if we hire the right coach. I feel we have a great opportunity to hire a really good coach to continue the momentum. I think a lot of coaches look at the Marshall job a lot different than this time last year. JMO.

[herdfan129]

Go back to a proven D2 Head Coach. Having available scholarships is actually a good thing if we hire the correct coach who can utilize the portal

[jdonaccbus]

You're a bigger cry tit than I am.  Better get on board Corny's bus!

For the record, I am and have always been on the "Marshall bus". That is how I roll. Coach Jackson has my support as head coach of the men's basketball program. I welcome the change and wish him nothing but success.

My heart goes with the program.....which to me is always bigger than any individual. I supported the men's program during Freeman & Jirsa years.....that is called unyielding support for the "men's program"....not any one individual.

[FilmJunky]

Burdette is going to Tennessee with KC