I’ve been a big fan of Don Granato, but I think this move was necessary. In a column a few weeks ago, in which he addressed coaching changes, Eric Duhatshek used the metaphor of getting a new teacher: it gives the players a new voice and perspective to hear. It’s also good, as you point out Joe, that these players be put on notice that while learning and improving is lifelong, the development phase of this rebuild is over and it’s time for results rather than moral victories.
I’m not sure if I’m on board with bringing back Lindy — and I loved him back in the day and think his firing in NJ was unjustified — but it may be just the PR move the team needs to start mending some fences with the irate, disgusted and disillusioned fan base. Perhaps Lindy on a 1 year deal with solid assistants, one or more of whom are candidates to slot in when his time’s up would be a smart move. Adams has to know that he’s next if he doesn’t have a solid offseason.
I look forward to the next episode of Maintenance Day!
The PR/ticket sales side of a potential Lindy reunion has to be considered for all this. The hope instilled after last year’s fun run was dissolved throughout this year and fans are PISSED. Plus given how it all played out and how Lindy did in Dallas and NJ, it looks unjust in reflection (even though it was time then). But the thought that they would need the next coach to take them to the next level was always in the back of our minds. Don was great for bringing them along and learning how to play and being pros, but to take that next step the question about whether Don was that guy or not was there.
I’ve been a big fan of Don Granato, but I think this move was necessary. In a column a few weeks ago, in which he addressed coaching changes, Eric Duhatshek used the metaphor of getting a new teacher: it gives the players a new voice and perspective to hear. It’s also good, as you point out Joe, that these players be put on notice that while learning and improving is lifelong, the development phase of this rebuild is over and it’s time for results rather than moral victories.
I’m not sure if I’m on board with bringing back Lindy — and I loved him back in the day and think his firing in NJ was unjustified — but it may be just the PR move the team needs to start mending some fences with the irate, disgusted and disillusioned fan base. Perhaps Lindy on a 1 year deal with solid assistants, one or more of whom are candidates to slot in when his time’s up would be a smart move. Adams has to know that he’s next if he doesn’t have a solid offseason.
I look forward to the next episode of Maintenance Day!
The PR/ticket sales side of a potential Lindy reunion has to be considered for all this. The hope instilled after last year’s fun run was dissolved throughout this year and fans are PISSED. Plus given how it all played out and how Lindy did in Dallas and NJ, it looks unjust in reflection (even though it was time then). But the thought that they would need the next coach to take them to the next level was always in the back of our minds. Don was great for bringing them along and learning how to play and being pros, but to take that next step the question about whether Don was that guy or not was there.