Casey Jones is the new head coach at Clarkson

Trotsky · May 20, 2011, 02:50:14 PM

Good luck to Casey! I am taking this as a positive sign that Schafer does not plan to move on any time soon.

RichH · May 20, 2011, 02:57:49 PM

Ouch. Congratulations to Clarkson for getting a quality guy, and also to Casey. I guess 18 years as an assistant/associate is long enough.

kaelistus · May 20, 2011, 04:41:56 PM

Nooooo.. We will miss him. But lots of congrats to Casey.

Jim Hyla · May 20, 2011, 05:12:53 PM

Quote from: Kyle RoseThe further that Cornell extends its tendrils (influence and personnel) throughout the ECAC, the stronger the conference becomes. This is a good thing.

Good for the conf., not immediately good for us. Obviously this makes it easier for Clarkson to beat us, and makes recruiting harder, at least until we get a correspondingly good recruiter. And I hate to think about going to Potsdam and seeing him there, cheering against him. If he can improve the student behavior, that would be nice. Cheer, cheer against Casey, that just doesn't sound right.

On another note, I don't think this says anything about Mike staying, or not. Not that I think he's leaving, but if he were to, and Casey were to want to be head coach here, getting experience at Clarkson is a good thing. It's like lacrosse with Pietramala and Johns Hopkins.

KeithK · May 20, 2011, 06:04:25 PM

Quote from: Jim HylaCheer, cheer against Casey, that just doesn't sound right.

Cheer against Casey? Nah. In the rink you're rooting for Cornell and against the despicably evil opponent in that night's game. But that's not personal.

Heck, this makes it even easier to root for Clarkson in non-conf games.

Trotsky · May 20, 2011, 07:46:57 PM

Quote from: Jim HylaOn another note, I don't think this says anything about Mike staying, or not. Not that I think he's leaving, but if he were to, and Casey were to want to be head coach here, getting experience at Clarkson is a good thing. It's like lacrosse with Pietramala and Johns Hopkins.

I don't think guys usually make that kind of lateral move (assuming it is still lateral).

daredevilcu · May 20, 2011, 07:54:24 PM

If it makes you feel any better, I'm surprised by this pick. I haven't heard much about Jones at all, but have heard a lot about Rolston's resume. What's Clarkson really getting here in terms of play style, recruiting channels, etc.? One good thing is the familiarity with the ECAC, he'll have seen the teams and be somewhat familiar with the other teams already from an Xs and Os standpoint. And I'm never one to complain about an extra edge over Cornell I suppose. More importantly, what can we expect in terms of growing pains before a full slate of Jones recruits show up? How well can we expect him to pick up the pieces from the last two years and put together a solid season?

And Jim, thanks for the laugh about student behavior. Good stuff.

ithacat · May 20, 2011, 09:55:40 PM

Quote from: pfibigerthis sucks for us, but congratulations to Casey! He certainly is deserving of a head coaching gig!

Wonder who we'll see as an assistant? Jamie Russell returning? Topher Scott moving up from grad assistant at Miami?

Good for Casey.

Might be too much for Topher to be considered at this stage of his career. Andrew Will would be an interesting candidate: ECAC experience as a player and an assistant coach. Head experience at 2 strong prep programs, and he's coached (I think) Greening, Axell, Kanji, and Iles.

Drew · May 20, 2011, 09:58:24 PM

Quote from: RichHOuch. Congratulations to Clarkson for getting a quality guy, and also to Casey. I guess 18 years as an assistant/associate is long enough.

Hey Rich, I am pretty excited and anxious to see what style of play he dictates. He has certainly paid his dues and deserves a shot as a head coach. From what I understand he has great outgoing personality, it will be interesting whom he hires as associate coach.
Cheers!
Drew

ugarte · May 20, 2011, 10:47:19 PM

If you think means that this means that we have to stop making fun of Clarkson coaches you thought wrong.

Congratulations Casey Jones. Die. Drop dead. Go to your new home.

daredevilcu · May 20, 2011, 10:58:51 PM

Our new coach:

Drew · May 20, 2011, 11:12:04 PM

Quote from: ugarteIf you think means that this means that we have to stop making fun of Clarkson coaches you thought wrong.

Congratulations Casey Jones. Die. Drop dead. Go to your new home.

:-D Nice!

kicksave · May 21, 2011, 12:15:30 AM

Bummer. Casey is a heckuva nice guy and even took the time to get involved in IYHA. I am proud to say my son got to experience him as a coach and he was outstanding. He will be missed around here!

David Harding · May 21, 2011, 12:51:18 AM

Brandon Thomas in the Ithaca Journall reports

Quote"He's paid his dues, and he's well connected through college hockey, and other people recognize his ability," Schafer said. "I knew hiring him that it wouldn't be long term."

Jim Hyla · May 21, 2011, 01:46:37 AM

Quote from: Trotsky
Quote from: Jim HylaOn another note, I don't think this says anything about Mike staying, or not. Not that I think he's leaving, but if he were to, and Casey were to want to be head coach here, getting experience at Clarkson is a good thing. It's like lacrosse with Pietramala and Johns Hopkins.
I don't think guys usually make that kind of lateral move (assuming it is still lateral).

No they don't, but to return to your school is one reason to do it. That's why I mentioned Pietramala. We do have experience there.