Fralick to Michigan State

[footballguy51]

I didn't anticipate needing to hire a new coach this year. That's why I'm not the AD. I would have had candidate names for MBB, Hockey, and Football all setup, but WBB would not have been at the top of my mind.

[Flipper]

Simon was announced 10 days after Huger was fired. So...early next week?

[Hockey John]

I would be happy with any of the coaches mentioned, including Kate Achter. Loyola was 18-12 in her final year there, after she inherited an absolute dumpster fire. She got a raw deal at Loyola -- they had no reason to let her go other than their own delusions of grandeur. She inherited another dumpster fire at Detroit, & by the end of the year had them playing much better than anyone could have imagined in her first season.

That having been said, I'd still probably prefer Pickens or Cameron over Kate. I know I'll be checking in on Ashland's game tomorrow afternoon -- 3:30 p.m. on CBSSN.

If I was BG's AD or SWA, I would reach out to Karl Smesko at FGCU & see if he has any interest. I'm guessing he's never leaving Fort Myers unless it's for a Big Ten program, but the guy has had amazing success there, and he's an Ohio native -- from the Akron area, got his bachelor's degree at Kent State and his master's at Walsh. He coached one season at Walsh & won a national championship, and his record at FGCU is 582-105. Again, I doubt he would leave there for a MAC job, but why not reach out to him just in case?

Smesko has reportedly been offered the head coaching job at Pittsburgh.

[Redwingtom]

Per the Bland story today, Fralick owes BG $400,000...AND A VISIT FROM MSU TO BG!!!

[fredthefalcon]

Looking at MSU's 2022-2023 roster, 3 players are in the portal, 3 graduated. and there has only been one previous commitment. Worst case Fralick will have 5 to 6 roster positions open. She may have to look at the BG portal or some of our 2023 commits to help fill some of the void like happened in Buffalo last year.

[BillyLP]

Some additional details came out on Fralick’s contract today and she will earn a minimum of $1 million each year with additional incentives around conference wins, championships, and tournament appearances. Wow.

[guest44]

Tate to Michigan St.

[OSUFALCON]

That’s tough blow losing Tate. I wasn’t concerned about losing a 6’5” in coming freshman that never wore a Falcon jersey but Tate is a big loss.