Press Conference at NOON

[mstatefan91]

Cohen to hold press conference at noon on SEC Network

https://hailstate.com/news/2020/1/3/joe-moorhead-relieved-of-duties-as-head-football-coach.aspx


Cohen will hold a noon CT press conference Friday. It will broadcast live on SEC Network and streamed live on SEC Network+ via the ESPN app, on @HailState Twitter and on MSU Athletics' official Facebook page.

[hacker]

Props to C34 on calling this

[MetEdDawg]

Available on the ESPN app for those that want to watch

[bobtail bob]

Rosebowl sighting....

[BeardoMSU]

Says he'll be conducting a national search....

Still gotta think he's got his man already lined up, right?

[bobtail bob]

Other issues besides wins and losses factored in decision

[Dawgology]

“Passion for MSU and who wants to be at MSU” Hmmmmm

[Liverpooldawg]

This doesn't sound at ALL like we have anyone lined up.

[DownwardDawg]

“Passion for MSU and who wants to be at MSU” Hmmmmm

Lol. I just texted my wife that he described Hud.

[bobtail bob]

Will use a search firm

[baddmann]

This doesn't sound at ALL like we have anyone lined up.

I'm getting a feeling of evasiveness... Like he is being extremely careful not to spill the beans.

[bobtail bob]

Process has already started

[BeardoMSU]

Will use a search firm

Only for vetting purposes, they won't be part of the selection.

[ScoobaDawg]

This doesn't sound at ALL like we have anyone lined up.


Seriously... you can't read through his posturing. It's what HE HAS to say. He can't come out and say we already have someone.

He's handling this correctly. Everything is just a blank generic answer which is the correct way to be concerning the next head coach..until he announces the next head coach.

[Commercecomet24]

Seriously... you can't read through his posturing. It's what HE HAS to say. He can't come out and say we already have someone.

He's handling this correctly. Everything is just a blank generic answer which is the correct way to be concerning the next head coach..until he announces the next head coach.

Exactly! This is all just AD speak.

[BrunswickDawg]

I'm getting a feeling of evasiveness... Like he is being extremely careful not to spill the beans.

It's all smoke for the fact that all searches take place before the firings are made. We do use a search firm to give plausible deniability to AD's re: contacting coaches in-season and under contract. AD -> Search Firm -> Agent -> Coach. It's how this stuff works.

[BeardoMSU]

Seriously... you can't read through his posturing. It's what HE HAS to say. He can't come out and say we already have someone.

He's handling this correctly. Everything is just a blank generic answer which is the correct way to be concerning the next head coach..until he announces the next head coach.

This^^

[ScoobaDawg]

John having to dodge about the extenstion... that he said he gave after the egg bowl. thankfully sounds like it didn't ever happen and he was just too excited about the egg. Or... there was that much issues between him and keenum or whoever.

[bobtail bob]

His face is turning red

[trojandawg]

he is struggling a bit. anyone think he might have been forced to make the decision?

[bobtail bob]

My take , we have our man and he is saying all the right things....

[Liverpooldawg]

Seriously... you can't read through his posturing. It's what HE HAS to say. He can't come out and say we already have someone.

He's handling this correctly. Everything is just a blank generic answer which is the correct way to be concerning the next head coach..until he announces the next head coach.

We will see. It's not like after Mullen left for sure.

[ScoobaDawg]

His face is turning red

He's having to be PC... instead of speaking freely as he always did as a coach.

[MSUMatt]

Cohen showing the wear and tear of this on the conference.

[ScoobaDawg]

he is struggling a bit. anyone think he might have been forced to make the decision?


Or... maybe he's finally getting his way...

I missed the first 4 minutes..i'm sure it's online somewhere shortly.

[Commercecomet24]

Extremely evasive, pap answers.

[bobtail bob]

Hughes is interm

[CovertDawg]

Cohen showing the wear and tear of this on the conference.

Agreed, you can tell this took a huge toll on Cohen emotionally.

[msu15]

Great job John!

[trojandawg]

and that's also possible. he just looked incredibly uncomfortable. somebody needs to help him out with some PR and press conference training.

[Liverpooldawg]

He got asked if the extended contract was signed and he dodged like a man being shot at. If we DID extend it and it made the buyout higher.....Cohen should be gone.

[Commercecomet24]

He got asked if the extended contract was signed and he dodged like a man being shot at. If we DID extend it and it made the buyout higher.....Cohen should be gone.

Agree with you there. That would've been beyond stupid.

[Dawgface]

Not much to it but wasn't expecting much.

[Dawgology]

The ONLY Div 1 HC football opening right now. That’s ****ing strategy

[Todd4State]

John having to dodge about the extenstion... that he said he gave after the egg bowl. thankfully sounds like it didn't ever happen and he was just too excited about the egg. Or... there was that much issues between him and keenum or whoever.

My guess is that was always contingent on how the bowl went. Would have likely gotten more money with a win.

[MaroonBelle]

and that's also possible. he just looked incredibly uncomfortable. somebody needs to help him out with some PR and press conference training.

The man just had to fire the head coach of the football program which is in essence also firing the entire football staff of coaches and support staff. Leaving all those without jobs, effecting all of their families. He had to fire the man he chose, which is admitting he hired the wrong man and is responsible for hiring the new guy, a coaching hire he has to get right.

I would be upset if he looked untroubled and comfortable. That would tell me he didn't understand the gravity of the situation.

[BrunswickDawg]

The man just had to fire the head coach of the football program which is in essence also firing the entire football staff of coaches and support staff. Leaving all those without jobs, effecting all of their families. He had to fire the man he chose, which is admitting he hired the wrong man and is responsible for hiring the new guy, a coaching hire he has to get right.

I would be upset if he looked untroubled and comfortable. That would tell me he didn't understand the gravity of the situation.

Yeah - firings can take different tones. I've had to do my fair share. There were some that made me excited because I was being allowed to solve a problem, and there were others that tore me up because I knew I was impacting families and lives.
It ain't always roses being in charge.

[Dawg-gone-dawgs]

?Passion for MSU and who wants to be at MSU? Hmmmmm

that really narrows it down..

[MetEdDawg]

I'm not reading much into the loves MSU comment. That's a prerequisite for any coach. To love the university they work for. Doesn't necessarily mean they had a previous relationship.

I think that comment spoke more about Moorhead than the incoming HC.

[maroonmania]

I'm not reading much into the loves MSU comment. That's a prerequisite for any coach. To love the university they work for. Doesn't necessarily mean they had a previous relationship.

I think that comment spoke more about Moorhead than the incoming HC.

Yep, if they had to already have a passion for MSU that would probably eliminate every candidate besides Hud.

[Maroonthirteen]

He got asked if the extended contract was signed and he dodged like a man being shot at. If we DID extend it and it made the buyout higher.....Cohen should be gone.

He definitely avoided answering that Q. But I took his response as an announcement was made but the contract wasn't signed. However if the answer is no..... I see no reason to not just say that.