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Topic: Thank you, Saul

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FlashGary
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Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/12/2021 7:41:51 PM

We've gotta give former Ohio coach Saul Phillips an "assist" in our tournament run as Ben Vander Plas, Jason Preston and Lunden McDay were his recruits. That being said, we've got the right guy in coach Boals to take us back to being a MAC-title contender and beyond...

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/12/2021 8:15:50 PM

FlashGary wrote:

💯 correct

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OhioCatFan
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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/12/2021 8:24:54 PM

FlashGary wrote:

Though I'm happy that Boals is now our coach, I can't help but remember those on this board who said that Saul wasn't recruiting D1 talent. Maybe he recruited some duds, but these three are certainly way better than ever average D1 talent.

Last Edited: 3/12/2021 8:25:17 PM by OhioCatFan

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/12/2021 8:41:20 PM

Funny you post this. I was just talking to someone. Saul's third season was a second consecutive 20-win season, finishing second in the conference despite losing Campbell. Well-regarded recruits coming in.

I don't think many people would have predicted what happened after.

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/12/2021 10:35:16 PM

As I recall the discussions at the time, McDay had committed to Saul but it wasn�t official (not signed). When Saul was not renewed, and Boals was named coach, there was an interim period when Jeff still had to encourage him to be a Bobcat.

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/12/2021 11:16:23 PM

FlashGary wrote:

McDay was opening his recruiting, Boals came in and made sure that deal was closed. Please get over the Sual worship.

FlashGary
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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 1:36:25 AM

BillyTheCat wrote:

FlashGary wrote:

McDay was opening his recruiting, Boals came in and made sure that deal was closed. Please get over the Sual worship.

WOW, Billy. I was hardly "worshiping" Saul, just stating facts. If Saul had stayed here, wouldn't McDay still have come? So I give both coaches credit.

Last Edited: 3/13/2021 1:36:54 AM by FlashGary

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 2:08:53 AM

Hats off to Saul! He is a classy guy. Boals and his staff, however, have this team peaking at the right time. They look tough and hungry. Go 'Cats!

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 8:35:40 AM

You can all thank Saul all you want. When he left so did many of his recruits, either incoming freshman or others that transferred out.
Jeff had little time to fill the open slots and still had a winning record going into the MAC Tournament.

I still can't believe that Schaus paid Saul what he paid him, poor management decision.

Jeff is our guy and he continues to impress.

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 10:15:50 AM

I really liked Saul. I really like Jeff.

I really like playing for MAC championships.

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 10:26:13 AM

Yeah, yeah, I know, maybe easy to say now, but when Jeff was hired, the two players on the (then) current roster that I especially hated to see leave were Preston and Vander Plas. One could see Jason�s massive potential was starting to kick in. Ben�s development has taken off too. We knew less about adding Lunden at the time but obviously he�s been great too.

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 10:49:16 AM

BillyTheCat wrote:

FlashGary wrote:

McDay was opening his recruiting, Boals came in and made sure that deal was closed. Please get over the Sual worship.

And do we win last night without BVP and JP? Hell no. THINK before you post. There's no award for the most posts as far as I know. Unless you aspire to be Monroe 2.0.

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 11:54:59 AM

Obc2 wrote:

I really liked Saul. I really like Jeff.

I really like playing for MAC championships.

Thank you for summarizing my own thoughts more succinctly and clearly than I could have done myself!

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 7:21:21 PM

mid70sbobcat wrote:

BillyTheCat wrote:

FlashGary wrote:

McDay was opening his recruiting, Boals came in and made sure that deal was closed. Please get over the Sual worship.

And do we win last night without BVP and JP? Hell no. THINK before you post. There's no award for the most posts as far as I know. Unless you aspire to be Monroe 2.0.

LOL, look at their development and then chime in. . Think before you post. If Saul is still around you still have TK and JP off the bench.

Last Edited: 3/13/2021 8:10:39 PM by BillyTheCat

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 7:28:42 PM

mid70sbobcat wrote:

BillyTheCat wrote:

FlashGary wrote:

McDay was opening his recruiting, Boals came in and made sure that deal was closed. Please get over the Sual worship.

And do we win last night without BVP and JP? Hell no. THINK before you post. There's no award for the most posts as far as I know. Unless you aspire to be Monroe 2.0.

And give me a break. Saul had his contract and moved on. With seltellar DI results. He�s a great guy, he�s salt of the earth. Wife is a great motivational speaker. But please!

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 9:09:52 PM

mid70sbobcat wrote:

BillyTheCat wrote:

FlashGary wrote:

McDay was opening his recruiting, Boals came in and made sure that deal was closed. Please get over the Sual worship.

And do we win last night without BVP and JP? Hell no. THINK before you post. There's no award for the most posts as far as I know. Unless you aspire to be Monroe 2.0.

So, when we win, should the department buy Saul a MAC Championship Ring for his contributions? Asking for a friend. Should they have to pay him a bonus?

Last Edited: 3/13/2021 9:10:31 PM by BillyTheCat

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 9:27:33 PM

This is like thinking about your ex-girlfriend on your wedding day.

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 9:29:20 PM

. wrote:

This is like thinking about your ex-girlfriend on your wedding day.

I agree, but, why should we stop at thanking Saul on a message board? I say, those fans should take up a collection for his contributions and at least get him a ring for his contributions

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 9:55:02 PM

BillyTheCat wrote:

. wrote:

This is like thinking about your ex-girlfriend on your wedding day.

I agree, but, why should we stop at thanking Saul on a message board? I say, those fans should take up a collection for his contributions and at least get him a ring for his contributions

So by that logic, Schaus should get one for hiring Saul and McDavis for hiring Schaus.

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 9:55:19 PM

I have said it before on here and I am going to say it again. Saul Phillips is a nice man and probably a pretty good coach, things just didn't fall into place for him here. You can't sugarcoat it, he wasn't successful here. However, that doesn't mean he can't be somewhere else. Most of us have had periods in our life where jobs, relationships etc just didn't seem to work out, it wasn't meant to be or Providentially (as the nuns taught us) you were meant for something else. I wish Coach Phillips the best and much success, but I am sure glad we have Coach Boals. He has taken the program to another level----in two short years!

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 10:10:41 PM

How about a Thank You to
Aaron Fuss and Jason Kemp
Think about it !!!!

BillyTheCat
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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 10:14:55 PM

Bobcat61 wrote:

How about a Thank You to
Aaron Fuss and Jason Kemp
Think about it !!!!

Let�s get them rings too!

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 10:17:38 PM

Bobcat61 wrote:

How about a Thank You to
Aaron Fuss and Jason Kemp
Think about it !!!!

Better add Cam in there too ;)

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 10:34:27 PM

Never ceases to amaze me that some people just can�t enjoy the moment. We just won a MACC game and routed the field for 3 straight nights doing so. As I�ve posted many times before the Saul train left the station. Wish him the best he had some good moments here and left a couple of nice presents under the tree in JP and BVP. He recruited the likes of Carter, Taylor, Dartis, Block, and transfers Simmons and KK. In the end the marriage didn�t work and the divorce was final. Good grief move on.

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RE: Thank you, Saul

Posted: 3/13/2021 11:09:13 PM

BillyTheCat wrote:

mid70sbobcat wrote:

BillyTheCat wrote:

FlashGary wrote:

McDay was opening his recruiting, Boals came in and made sure that deal was closed. Please get over the Sual worship.

And do we win last night without BVP and JP? Hell no. THINK before you post. There's no award for the most posts as far as I know. Unless you aspire to be Monroe 2.0.

So, when we win, should the department buy Saul a MAC Championship Ring for his contributions? Asking for a friend. Should they have to pay him a bonus?

So you want to evade your attack of Flash Gary? Good try at trying to change the subject. Those with inferiority complexes often exhibit this kind of narcissistic behavior.

PS Doubt you have many "friends".

That said, your one post or more closer to Monroe.

When lead was down to 10 BVP nailed 2 BIG 3's. Watch a replay in case you missed it.

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