I read where folks think that Jay should just immediately hire all of Monken's assistants. They've proven their merit, been working to recruit players to our school, and provide continuity to our program. On the other hand they are not Jay's assistants because he has assistants that took that leap of faith with him and joined him at Alcorn. His success was a result of their efforts. We have some who talk about loyalty to our current assistants but what about Jay's loyalty to his assistants at Alcorn. If there is to be a bad guy in this situation I give you Monken. These are his assistants that he left behind for his own pursuit of his goals. He knew when leaving that there was a good chance that they would be left out.
On the other hand, Jay has assistants which he had hired and feels a responsibility to do right by. It is just not a simple decision for by Jay's decision some coaches will be left out. It's not a choice I would relish nor want to be making. So before some of you start firestorms after Jay announces his decision on coaches just ask yourself what would you do if you had to choose between those that have been in the battles with you or those that are already in place. I suspect that we will see a blended staff with Jay keeping his best and keeping those that he feels will be the best match for his style. Either way Jay will not be the bad guy as he didn't create the situation....that would be Monken who we invested in for three years and got a one year dividend on that investment.
On the other hand, Jay has assistants which he had hired and feels a responsibility to do right by. It is just not a simple decision for by Jay's decision some coaches will be left out. It's not a choice I would relish nor want to be making. So before some of you start firestorms after Jay announces his decision on coaches just ask yourself what would you do if you had to choose between those that have been in the battles with you or those that are already in place. I suspect that we will see a blended staff with Jay keeping his best and keeping those that he feels will be the best match for his style. Either way Jay will not be the bad guy as he didn't create the situation....that would be Monken who we invested in for three years and got a one year dividend on that investment.
