Lucia Contract Extension

PuckU126 · Post by **PuckU126** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:22 am

http://www.startribune.com/sports/gophe ... 56109.html

It's good to be a Sioux fan!

MNHockey75 · Post by **MNHockey75** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 10:24 am

I don't know how Lucia didn't win Coach of the Year. He took a group of third line Junior B kids and got a home series. Just imagine if he had 15-20 draft picks to lead.

PuckU126 · Post by **PuckU126** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 11:06 am

MNHockey75 wrote:

I don't know how Lucia didn't win Coach of the Year. He took a group of third line Junior B kids and got a home series. Just imagine if he had 15-20 draft picks to lead.

Is that what Rodent hockey has become?

clutterbuck22 · Post by **clutterbuck22** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:56 pm

If he did get fired, stepped down, or retired, who would take it over? Would you give it to the Vanelli brothers. They know how to bring talent together and create good chemistry. Or the Miami OH coach? Let's face it Dean Blais isn't coming.

mulefarm · Post by **mulefarm** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 1:59 pm

Vanelli brothers, is it April Fools Day?

clutterbuck22 · Post by **clutterbuck22** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 2:02 pm

mulefarm wrote:Vanelli brothers, is it April Fools Day?

Haha no. I was thinking of coaches in Minnesota high school hockey. guess not them haha

BodyShots · Post by **BodyShots** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 2:26 pm

Phil Housley

mulefarm · Post by **mulefarm** » Wed Mar 16, 2011 2:30 pm

The U won't hire a coach without a degree. I remember they wanted Trent Tucker to be an assistant BB coach, but at the time he didn't have his degree. Not sure if Phil ever got his?

blueblood · Post by **blueblood** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:05 pm

Here is what I suspect happened and my prediction:

Maturi and the "Don" met to discuss his contract.

The "Don" tells "Joke" Maturi, "I need 3 more years to see this promising freshman class through. We showed that we can compete, but lacked experience at the playoffs."

"Joke" Maturi says "Ok Don, whatever you want, and do you know we are hosting a regional next season?" "If we are not in it, your gonna force my hand to do something."

The Don repsonds, "Joke, Penn State is banging on my door, don't threaten me, cause I'm gonna leave on my terms. You are a lame duck AD with a new president coming in."

My prediction:

If they don't make the big dance next season, "Joke" Maturia will be gone, The Don will step down before he is fired, Mario will go to Notre Dame, Bjugstad will depart to the pro's, and the stands will be half full for the 2012-13 season.

DoubleDeuce · Post by **DoubleDeuce** » Sun Mar 20, 2011 3:58 pm

clutterbuck22 wrote:Let's face it Dean Blais isn't coming.

Why do you believe Dean Blais isn't/wouldn't come to the U to coach the Gophers? Not that I agree or disagree, I'm just wondering what makes you say that. I guess because having Blais here would be what I'd love to see as well as many others. I think he'd come, but I have absolutly nothing to base that on other than he played here.

EHSHack · Post by **EHSHack** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 12:15 am

I thought he already said he wanted to sat at Omaha.

PuckU126 · Post by **PuckU126** » Fri Mar 25, 2011 1:51 am

DoubleDeuce wrote:
clutterbuck22 wrote:Let's face it Dean Blais isn't coming.
Why do you believe Dean Blais isn't/wouldn't come to the U to coach the Gophers? Not that I agree or disagree, I'm just wondering what makes you say that. I guess because having Blais here would be what I'd love to see as well as many others. I think he'd come, but I have absolutly nothing to base that on other than he played here.

He said before he wanted to end his coaching career at UNO.

And with this extension, I doubt Dean will be around if there was a change in the future.

mulefarm · Post by **mulefarm** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 6:47 am

Not sure if Don is out of the woods yet. Heard a couple of influential alumni are going after him hard.

Tigers33 · Post by **Tigers33** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:57 am

If Lucia signed an extension then he will not get let go...However, that might not be the case when the new president and new athletic director take over.

Then at that time we could have another coach to pay after getting rid of him. Nice job Maturi!

mulefarm · Post by **mulefarm** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:19 am

I think Maturi said he is going to, but it hasn't been signed?

MNHockeyFan · Post by **MNHockeyFan** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:35 am

Tigers33 wrote:Then at that time we could have another coach to pay after getting rid of him.

If there is a change (which I'm not too optimistic about) then maybe those "influential alumni" that mulefarm mentions could all chip in and pay his remaining salary. The worst thing that could happen IMO would be if Maturi - on his way out - were to pick the new coach and sign him to a long term contract!

old goalie85 · Post by **old goalie85** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:56 pm

Mike Ramsey, or Kevin Herzall ? Maybe Jerry Kill.

PuckU126 · Post by **PuckU126** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 3:11 pm

old goalie85 wrote:Mike Ramsey, or Kevin Herzall ? Maybe Jerry Kill.

K. Hartzell would be a good get.

http://www.sfstampede.com/index.php?opt ... &Itemid=91

old goalie85 · Post by **old goalie85** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 3:54 pm

Puck what up- You don't like Kill??? Yes I mispelled Hartzell, Thanks for not turning "the grammer cops" loose on me.

PuckU126 · Post by **PuckU126** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 4:12 pm

old goalie85 wrote:Puck what up- You don't like Kill??? Yes I mispelled Hartzell, Thanks for not turning "the grammer cops" loose on me.

Jerry Kill? The head football coach of the Gopher Football team, Jerry Kill?

He has a lot on his plate already.

Ramsey would also be a good get as well.

As for the grammar cops, I only enforce that if I don't like you.

old goalie85 · Post by **old goalie85** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 9:37 pm

Yes Kill is probably busy.What about Joe Dietzic. [sp]

PuckU126 · Post by **PuckU126** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 10:08 pm

old goalie85 wrote:Yes Kill is probably busy.What about Joe Dietzic. [sp]

Dziedzic. (Not being a cop here)

A former Mr. Hockey and NHLer would be good; however, does he have a degree? I recall that being a prerequisite the U enforces for the hiring process for a head coaching position.

Looks like he has a very nice training camp! http://www.jdhockey.com/

old goalie85 · Post by **old goalie85** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 8:00 am

I know kids and parents seem to like him. He's at SPA now. You may be right. I think he left the U early.

EHSHack · Post by **EHSHack** » Thu Apr 07, 2011 2:34 pm

You guys are stupid. Clearly the U needs the Minnesota Miracle Man Gordon Bombay.

The Other Bash Brother · Thu Apr 07, 2011 11:13 pm

EHSHack wrote:You guys are stupid. Clearly the U needs the Minnesota Miracle Man Gordon Bombay.

Yes