CCU Replaces Buzz Peterson with Cliff Ellis

[CoastalFan2005]

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncb/news/story?id=2923077
http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/story/116743.html

Former Clemson and Auburn Men's Basketball head coach Cliff Ellis is now the head coach here at CCU.

[BestOfBreed]

I guess he's trying to revive his beach music career :)

[proasu89]

Seems like a decent guy. He won't butcher any of our limited televised basketball games anymore so that's a plus for us.

[Eyes of Old Main]

I guess he's trying to revive his beach music career :)

My first thought too.

This will mean Coastal will have good records since Coach Ellis has never been accused of playing a tough schedule anywhere he's been.

I also expect some teal sweater vests which will be quite fashionable I'm sure.

[NoSpinZone]

My first thought too.

This will mean Coastal will have good records since Coach Ellis has never been accused of playing a tough schedule anywhere he's been.

I also expect some teal sweater vests which will be quite fashionable I'm sure.


Yeah I mean he only played in the ACC and SEC and some how figured out how to win both of those leagues with dreg basketball schools. He even got Auburn to #1 in the nation at one point. Good hire guys as long as he is serious about the job and not just going to Myrtle to semi- retire and do it part time.

[MarkCCU]

http://www.charleston.net/news/2007/jul/03/ellis_hired_as_coastal_carolina_coach/

Beat me to it..

[OL FU]

Yeah I mean he only played in the ACC and SEC and some how figured out how to win both of those leagues with dreg basketball schools. He even got Auburn to #1 in the nation at one point. Good hire guys as long as he is serious about the job and not just going to Myrtle to semi- retire and do it part time.

No doubt he played in tough conferences but I assume that he was referring to the fact that his OOC schedules are typically easier than Montana's OOC football schedule this yearxsmiley_wix

[Eyes of Old Main]

No doubt he played in tough conferences but I assume that he was referring to the fact that his OOC schedules are typically easier than Montana's OOC football schedule this yearxsmiley_wix

Exactly. I do not dispute that Cliff Ellis can coach, I just was pointing out his universal appreciation for a good cupcake when it comes to OOC play. Coach Ellis will get his 20 wins with room to spare.

[CCU97]

Well he also may be in for the full 5 years too...the buyout clause is for 1.5 million....not many colleges want to pay that and a salary to get a coach. As for the OOC schedule...07-08 is already made for him....and being that we play in the Big South...I imagine he will try and get a few tougher games with the OOC since the Big South isn't a powerhouse conference like the ACC or SEC.

[BigApp]

No doubt he played in tough conferences but I assume that he was referring to the fact that his OOC schedules are typically easier than Montana's OOC football schedule this yearxsmiley_wix

OUCH!! xthumbsupx

[BigApp]

not sure what you guys were expecting. I think this is a great hire. The guy has won a lotta games everywhere he's been.