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March 20, 2002
JSU's Stoglin gets 1-year contract to prove himself
A successful season could yield multi-year contract
By Mark Alexander
Clarion-Ledger Staff Writer
Jackson State's men's basketball players gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Athletics and Assembly Center ready to go to bat for their head coach.
As it turned out, that wasn't necessary.
JSU athletic director Roy Culberson informed Andy Stoglin earlier in the day that his contract would be renewed for one year.
The decision came after a series of meetings between Culberson and Stoglin in recent weeks. Culberson said after evaluating Stoglin and the program he "felt like Coach Stoglin deserved another year."
"If he's able to continue the development of the men's basketball program in a positive manner, then there's a chance he could be given a multi-year contract at the end of next season," Culberson said. "If he's unable to do that, then his contract will not be renewed again."
Stoglin is 187-198 in 13 seasons at JSU and 220-221 in 15 seasons overall.
JSU finished 9-19 overall this season, losing 60-56 at Alabama State in the opening round of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament. The Tigers tied for sixth in the SWAC at 8-10 along with Prairie View, which fired longtime coach Elwood Plummer on Monday.
It was a trying season for Stoglin, who was working on the final year of a two-year contract. In November, seven players were suspended from the team and arrested on alleged sexual assault charges. Three transferred to other schools, and the other four were reinstated in late February after a grand jury refused to return an indictment against them. Two games after their return, JSU was involved in an ugly melee following a game at Alabama A&M.
"I could be mad that I didn't get more than one year, but really I'm pleased to have another shot," Stoglin said. "It could have very easily gone the other way. I think the administration was fair in this. I understand there were a lot of questions, a lot of question marks. But at the same time, I think my staff and I did an outstanding job this season considering the circumstances. We were competitive every night.
"It's unfortunate the things that happened this year. It was a setback, but I can't worry about that. I have to move on and get ready for next season."
Culberson said he and Stoglin discussed various phases of the program, ranging from "heavier recruiting within the city of Jackson" to the "continuation of playing up-tempo, crowd-pleasing basketball."
Culberson declined comment when asked if Stoglin had to reach a certain number of wins or certain finish in the SWAC next season to have his contract renewed again.
"There's always pressure in this business," Stoglin said. "That's my motivation. I'm taking this even more personal now than before. This gives me another chance to prove to people that I can coach. I can do it as well as anybody at any level. My goal is to make him (Culberson) look good for bringing me back."
Stoglin loses seven seniors off this year's team. Eight lettermen return, however, including leading scorer Tim Henderson and leading rebounder Cliff Walker. He also had five players sitting out, three of which have Division I experience.
"I know it's one year, depending on what happens. But I like my chances," Stoglin said. "We've got some very talented kids sitting out, and I wanted to coach them. I would've hated to see another coach come in and reap the benefits of the work my staff and I have done."
March 20, 2002
JSU's Stoglin gets 1-year contract to prove himself
A successful season could yield multi-year contract
By Mark Alexander
Clarion-Ledger Staff Writer
Jackson State's men's basketball players gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Athletics and Assembly Center ready to go to bat for their head coach.
As it turned out, that wasn't necessary.
JSU athletic director Roy Culberson informed Andy Stoglin earlier in the day that his contract would be renewed for one year.
The decision came after a series of meetings between Culberson and Stoglin in recent weeks. Culberson said after evaluating Stoglin and the program he "felt like Coach Stoglin deserved another year."
"If he's able to continue the development of the men's basketball program in a positive manner, then there's a chance he could be given a multi-year contract at the end of next season," Culberson said. "If he's unable to do that, then his contract will not be renewed again."
Stoglin is 187-198 in 13 seasons at JSU and 220-221 in 15 seasons overall.
JSU finished 9-19 overall this season, losing 60-56 at Alabama State in the opening round of the Southwestern Athletic Conference Tournament. The Tigers tied for sixth in the SWAC at 8-10 along with Prairie View, which fired longtime coach Elwood Plummer on Monday.
It was a trying season for Stoglin, who was working on the final year of a two-year contract. In November, seven players were suspended from the team and arrested on alleged sexual assault charges. Three transferred to other schools, and the other four were reinstated in late February after a grand jury refused to return an indictment against them. Two games after their return, JSU was involved in an ugly melee following a game at Alabama A&M.
"I could be mad that I didn't get more than one year, but really I'm pleased to have another shot," Stoglin said. "It could have very easily gone the other way. I think the administration was fair in this. I understand there were a lot of questions, a lot of question marks. But at the same time, I think my staff and I did an outstanding job this season considering the circumstances. We were competitive every night.
"It's unfortunate the things that happened this year. It was a setback, but I can't worry about that. I have to move on and get ready for next season."
Culberson said he and Stoglin discussed various phases of the program, ranging from "heavier recruiting within the city of Jackson" to the "continuation of playing up-tempo, crowd-pleasing basketball."
Culberson declined comment when asked if Stoglin had to reach a certain number of wins or certain finish in the SWAC next season to have his contract renewed again.
"There's always pressure in this business," Stoglin said. "That's my motivation. I'm taking this even more personal now than before. This gives me another chance to prove to people that I can coach. I can do it as well as anybody at any level. My goal is to make him (Culberson) look good for bringing me back."
Stoglin loses seven seniors off this year's team. Eight lettermen return, however, including leading scorer Tim Henderson and leading rebounder Cliff Walker. He also had five players sitting out, three of which have Division I experience.
"I know it's one year, depending on what happens. But I like my chances," Stoglin said. "We've got some very talented kids sitting out, and I wanted to coach them. I would've hated to see another coach come in and reap the benefits of the work my staff and I have done."
