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plash.ricrem · 10-10-2012, 10:08 AM

A bit of a surprise given that midnight madness is only two days away... CBS Sports with the details I'll be sure to miss trying to guess how long it was going to take him to take off his jacket whenever UMBC was playing UVM.

GoCatsGo · 10-10-2012, 10:30 AM

Ummm...congratulations, UMBC?

UMBC fans, feel free to chime in and explain that absolutely bizarre timing of this one.

NotDeadYet · 10-10-2012, 10:56 AM

Ya gotta wonder. Did the players threaten to go on strike? Did he hit someone?

**UVM Hoop Cat** · 10-10-2012, 12:03 PM

Timing of this is very interesting. Wonder what's at play:

1) Did a one-off event occur that led to Monroe's dismissal?, or was it just overall record past few seasons and general direction of program?

2) Did UMBC plan this all along and just want to wait right before the season started to ensure the incoming players and returning players would be locked in for this season?

3) Player mutiny?

CBS link to "details" is pretty generous calling that information actual details. Will be interesting to hear the real story what happened.

Quickdraw62 · 10-10-2012, 02:37 PM

Here's the university release on it; I figured if they let him stay after the end of last season he was good through this year at least. Do they add another assistant, or just go through the season with one less coach? So many questions with so few answers:

http://www.umbcretrievers.com/sports...ELEASE_ID=7299

UVM7680 · 10-10-2012, 02:40 PM

Two days before practice starts, UMBC coach Randy Monroe resigns

Daniel Martin
Oct 10, 2012, 4:14 PM EDT

Quote:

Just two days away from the start of team practices to begin the 2012-13 season, UMBC coach Randy Monroe has resigned.

“We appreciate all that Coach Monroe did for our basketball program and our community during his long tenure at UMBC,” UMBC athletic director Charles Brown said in a statement. “We wish him nothing but success in his future endeavors.”
...
To replace Monroe on an interim basis, assistant Aki Thomas takes over as the head of the program.

“Aki brings an excellent playing and coaching background to the position,” Brown said in the release. “He has strong communication skills and will fit into our program in a very positive way. I am confident that he will be able to support our student-athletes during this time of transition. I am excited about this year’s men’s basketball team and feel that we can compete for the America East Conference title.”
...

umbc32244 · 10-10-2012, 02:45 PM

But in all seriousness, thank you for the NCAA Tourney appearance Randy. That season will never be forgotten.

13-77 in our last 90 games though....so it had to be done.

UMBC needs a fresh start, and hopefully we can find a long term option within the next year.

Update from the Baltimore Sun:

Randy Monroe has resigned as UMBC's men's basketball coach just two days before the official start of practice.

UMBC athletic director Charles Brown told The Sun that he was not surprised by Monroe's resignation.

"Well, we talked about it, he gave us his resignation," Brown said. "Today is the official date of his resignation."

Brown acknowledged that "the timing ... was an issue," but declined to further discuss the reasons for Monroe's departure because it is "a personnel issue." Monroe did not immediately return a call seeking comment.

umbc32244 · 10-10-2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UVM Hoop Cat

Timing of this is very interesting. Wonder what's at play:

1) Did a one-off event occur that led to Monroe's dismissal?, or was it just overall record past few seasons and general direction of program?

2) Did UMBC plan this all along and just want to wait right before the season started to ensure the incoming players and returning players would be locked in for this season?

3) Player mutiny?

CBS link to "details" is pretty generous calling that information actual details. Will be interesting to hear the real story what happened.

Part II of your 1) seems most likely. I don't think the players would do that.

I heard whispers about this on the 8th, but did not think it would actually happen. Just cannot believe the timing (no complaining though).

farfromtheshow · 10-10-2012, 03:42 PM

Here's what I have after a pretty exhaustive day of phone calls all around the league and the college basketball ranks. http://www.onebidwonders.com/2012/10...t-of-practice/

**UVM Hoop Cat** · 10-10-2012, 05:29 PM

What's still unanswered is:

1) If Monroe resigned on his own accord, what triggered it?

2) If UMBC forced this and Brown was ultimately going to let go of Monroe- why right now?

3) How long has Brown known about this, and why in the world would you not make it immediate?

Sounds to me like what perhaps happened was the administration put some targets and milestones in place and perhaps Monroe didn't like how that conversation went and just decided to walk away.

I don't know- all I do know is whoever is responsible, this sucks for whatever players committed to UMBC to play for Monroe and were expecting him to be their coach in 2012-13.

Not having your head coach you were expecting to have 2 days before the season starts is a huge blow. Don't have all the answers, but from afar but it is extremely sketchy that UMBC would announce two days before the season.

UNHFan · 10-10-2012, 06:00 PM

Sad to see Randy go! I really enjoyed watching him coach and he could go from 0-60 in a sec. I hope he lands on his feet.

bosiydid · 10-10-2012, 06:25 PM

Needed to happen...it's terrible that a man in this economy lost a job today and I wish him personally the best moving forward but the UMBC program was wondering in the wilderness with no end in sight.

uvm4life20 · 10-10-2012, 07:40 PM

Maybe Randy couldnt handle the stress? A little overweight ticker might not be doing the best. He doesnt handle stress well.

**ball_of_rubber** · 10-10-2012, 10:30 PM

It's like one of those things you see coming, but you're shocked that it actually happens. That's all I can really say about it right now.

I really think he's going to be an assistant coach somewhere. Some coaches are born to be assistants.

**ball_of_rubber** · 10-10-2012, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UVM Hoop Cat

Timing of this is very interesting. Wonder what's at play:

1) Did a one-off event occur that led to Monroe's dismissal?, or was it just overall record past few seasons and general direction of program?

2) Did UMBC plan this all along and just want to wait right before the season started to ensure the incoming players and returning players would be locked in for this season?

3) Player mutiny?

CBS link to "details" is pretty generous calling that information actual details. Will be interesting to hear the real story what happened.

Can't be much more interesting than his predecessor's departure.

10-10-2012, 10:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
plash.ricrem Player Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 888 Rep Power: 6	Randy Monroe out at UMBC! A bit of a surprise given that midnight madness is only two days away... CBS Sports with the details I'll be sure to miss trying to guess how long it was going to take him to take off his jacket whenever UMBC was playing UVM.

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GoCatsGo Veteran Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Catamount Country Posts: 1,563 Rep Power: 1855	Re: Randy Monroe out at UMBC! Ummm...congratulations, UMBC? UMBC fans, feel free to chime in and explain that absolutely bizarre timing of this one. Last edited by GoCatsGo; 10-10-2012 at 10:40 AM.

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NotDeadYet Player Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Burlington, VT Posts: 881 Rep Power: 35494	Re: Randy Monroe out at UMBC! Ya gotta wonder. Did the players threaten to go on strike? Did he hit someone?

10-10-2012, 12:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
UVM Hoop Cat -PREMIUM MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 17,576 Rep Power: 62496	Re: Randy Monroe out at UMBC! Timing of this is very interesting. Wonder what's at play: 1) Did a one-off event occur that led to Monroe's dismissal?, or was it just overall record past few seasons and general direction of program? 2) Did UMBC plan this all along and just want to wait right before the season started to ensure the incoming players and returning players would be locked in for this season? 3) Player mutiny? CBS link to "details" is pretty generous calling that information actual details. Will be interesting to hear the real story what happened. __________________ "Let's win this game for all the small schools that never had a chance to get here" - Hoosiers, & UVM mens basketball NCAA's 2005

10-10-2012, 02:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
Quickdraw62 6th Man Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 360 Rep Power: 2872	Re: Randy Monroe out at UMBC! Here's the university release on it; I figured if they let him stay after the end of last season he was good through this year at least. Do they add another assistant, or just go through the season with one less coach? So many questions with so few answers: http://www.umbcretrievers.com/sports...ELEASE_ID=7299

10-10-2012, 02:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
umbc32244 Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 782 Rep Power: 19922	Re: Randy Monroe out at UMBC! But in all seriousness, thank you for the NCAA Tourney appearance Randy. That season will never be forgotten. 13-77 in our last 90 games though....so it had to be done. UMBC needs a fresh start, and hopefully we can find a long term option within the next year. Update from the Baltimore Sun: Randy Monroe has resigned as UMBC's men's basketball coach just two days before the official start of practice. UMBC athletic director Charles Brown told The Sun that he was not surprised by Monroe's resignation. "Well, we talked about it, he gave us his resignation," Brown said. "Today is the official date of his resignation." Brown acknowledged that "the timing ... was an issue," but declined to further discuss the reasons for Monroe's departure because it is "a personnel issue." Monroe did not immediately return a call seeking comment. Last edited by umbc32244; 10-10-2012 at 02:59 PM.

10-10-2012, 03:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
farfromtheshow Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,188 Rep Power: 8187	Re: Randy Monroe out at UMBC! Here's what I have after a pretty exhaustive day of phone calls all around the league and the college basketball ranks. http://www.onebidwonders.com/2012/10...t-of-practice/

10-10-2012, 05:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
UVM Hoop Cat -PREMIUM MEMBER- Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 17,576 Rep Power: 62496	Re: Randy Monroe out at UMBC! What's still unanswered is: 1) If Monroe resigned on his own accord, what triggered it? 2) If UMBC forced this and Brown was ultimately going to let go of Monroe- why right now? 3) How long has Brown known about this, and why in the world would you not make it immediate? Sounds to me like what perhaps happened was the administration put some targets and milestones in place and perhaps Monroe didn't like how that conversation went and just decided to walk away. I don't know- all I do know is whoever is responsible, this sucks for whatever players committed to UMBC to play for Monroe and were expecting him to be their coach in 2012-13. Not having your head coach you were expecting to have 2 days before the season starts is a huge blow. Don't have all the answers, but from afar but it is extremely sketchy that UMBC would announce two days before the season. __________________ "Let's win this game for all the small schools that never had a chance to get here" - Hoosiers, & UVM mens basketball NCAA's 2005

10-10-2012, 06:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
UNHFan Veteran Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,241 Rep Power: 20480	Re: Randy Monroe out at UMBC! Sad to see Randy go! I really enjoyed watching him coach and he could go from 0-60 in a sec. I hope he lands on his feet.

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