who will be the coach at the start of the 2015 season

[OrangeHokieFan]

That won't be easy with the team we will have. We just lack spot up shooters. I don't think JJ will last but this gig will help his resume down the line to get another head coach job

I would have to believe a new AD isn't going to give a 4th year if he doesn't see something significant next season. JJ needs to be in NCAA contention at a minimum (which implies a NIT berth) with good recruits continuing to come in.




LOL, I loved this response

[VT66]

That won't be easy with the team we will have. We just lack spot up shooters. I don't think JJ will last but this gig will help his resume down the line to get another head coach job

Yep, ECU gave Ricky Stokes a head coaching job in which he confirmed his coaching incompetence(but he could recruit).

[soflahokie]

Spot up shooters is the last thing we lack, we lack depth at the PG spot and an offensive threat on the block. This team is has the highest 3p% in the country right now. Eddie, Emelogu, Smith, Wood, and Johnston are all 3 point specialists.

That won't be easy with the team we will have. We just lack spot up shooters. I don't think JJ will last but this gig will help his resume down the line to get another head coach job

[maddogbob]

Agreed. We need a good pg and some post players. We are really bad down low.

Spot up shooters is the last thing we lack, we lack depth at the PG spot and an offensive threat on the block. This team is has the highest 3p% in the country right now. Eddie, Emelogu, Smith, Wood, and Johnston are all 3 point specialists.

[maddogbob]

I think JJ gets at least 2 more years. I think we will start to see real improvement next year.

No matter what happens the rest of the way this year, James Johnson will be the coach in 2014-2015. As for 2015-2016, that's a VERY different story... though I don't think the bar is that high for next season either.

As for who we get after Johnson, I think we need to at least wait and see who the next AD is. And see what the landscape looks like in 2 or 3 years.

[Hokiestud]

JJ or someone else and why?

James Johnson. Without question.

Unlike your run-of-the-mill message manic/depressive board fan who doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground, the people in Blacksburg know what a mess Seth left JJ and understand that the situation will not be turned around overnight.

[Gobbler-100]

James Johnson. Without question.

Unlike your run-of-the-mill message manic/depressive board fan who doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground, the people in Blacksburg know what a mess Seth left JJ and understand that the situation will not be turned around overnight.

You think he'll be coach "without question" not just at the start of next season but also in the fall of 2015? That seems overly optimistic.

[HokieJamie]

James Johnson. Without question.

Unlike your run-of-the-mill message manic/depressive board fan who doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground, the people in Blacksburg know what a mess Seth left JJ and understand that the situation will not be turned around overnight.

The people in Blacksburg. JJ's problem is his new boss isn't in Blacksburg yet. A new AD is going to look at the results and if there is not significant improvement in 14-15 then the new AD will most likely move on. Not all JJ's fault but the timing worked out that way.

[hoosnowahokie]

JJ or someone else and why?

James Johnson. Freshman class is already producing and he's bringing in another great class.

[KingslandHokie]

James Johnson. Without question.

Unlike your run-of-the-mill message manic/depressive board fan who doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground, the people in Blacksburg know what a mess Seth left JJ and understand that the situation will not be turned around overnight.

The basketball program is garbage. Losing to elite teams is a bit different from getting your ass kicked by mid-majors like VT does under him.