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Post by bfoley82 on Jan 31, 2019 16:35:14 GMT -5
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Post by bfoley82 on Jan 31, 2019 16:36:18 GMT -5
Press Release below
WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross Interim Director of Athletics Brendan Sullivan has announced that head women’s basketball coach Bill Gibbons has been suspended for the remainder of the 2018-19 season, effective immediately.
The suspension comes as the result of an internal investigation into a personnel matter. Associate head coach Ann McInerney has been named interim head coach and will assume the role for the remainder of season. Director of basketball operations Sarah Hope has been elevated to assistant coach.
The women’s basketball team has posted an 11-9 overall record so far this season and will host Lafayette at the Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex Saturday at 1:05 p.m.
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Post by Tom on Jan 31, 2019 16:39:14 GMT -5
Just saw this. Last go around, I thought was total garbage. I still do. However this second suspension does make you wonder
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Post by WCHC Sports on Jan 31, 2019 16:42:26 GMT -5
"What in the wide world of sports?..."
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Post by rgs318 on Jan 31, 2019 16:45:54 GMT -5
The dreaded "personnel matter" again? What the heck is going?
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Post by alum on Jan 31, 2019 16:53:50 GMT -5
They played yesterday and he coached (as far as I can tell.) Twenty hours and 350 miles later, an investigation has been completed and he has been suspended for the remainder of the season. Obviously, I am speculating but it doesn't sound like there is a dispute about the facts here.
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Post by crusader12 on Jan 31, 2019 16:58:48 GMT -5
The state of Holy Cross Athletics is a dumpster fire. If you told me when FADDR was fired that we would be hitting a new low 4-5 years later I would have called you crazy. The Luth is lipstick on a pig. It’s time to fire everyone at the top. REALLY DISGUSTING!
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Post by rgs318 on Jan 31, 2019 17:04:51 GMT -5
I am very upset with all that has been happening among the Jesuits (with no connection to athletics) and to some of the college athletic programs. But, IMO, "fire everyone at the top" is far over the line. Also, which of those at the top would be the one to fire himself/herself? Does something have to be done? Apparently. This suspension may be a step in that direction. However, as I said (and it happened) the last time such an issue occurred, I hope we can keep open minds until facts are known. Or, at least, until some final action is taken. Since this is a personnel matter, there may not be a revelation of the details that led to this suspension. (BTW: Why one would need to bring the Luth into this is beyond me...except perhaps for unrelated personal agenda.)
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Post by Ray on Jan 31, 2019 17:08:01 GMT -5
Yikes. Suspended "as a result" of an internal investigation seems different than suspended "pending an investigation" of an allegation.Sounds more like they have investigated and, unlike last time when the school basically backed him in the face of a lawsuit, found that some punishment is warranted.
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Post by sader1970 on Jan 31, 2019 17:20:27 GMT -5
Sad.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Jan 31, 2019 17:40:51 GMT -5
I am very upset with all that has been happening among the Jesuits (with no connection to athletics) and to some of the college athletic programs. But, IMO, "fire everyone at the top" is far over the line. Also, which of those at the top would be the one to fire himself/herself? Does something have to be done? Apparently. This suspension may be a step in that direction. However, as I said (and it happened) the last time such an issue occurred, I hope we can keep open minds until facts are known. Or, at least, until some final action is taken. Since this is a personnel matter, there may not be a revelation of the details that led to this suspension. (BTW: Why one would need to bring the Luth into this is beyond me...except perhaps for unrelated personal agenda.) Well Rob - given NP didn't hire Gibbons, of course something that NP was involved with had to be brought in to play- same as every post by the usual few.
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Post by HC13 on Jan 31, 2019 17:46:20 GMT -5
This is a shock, I wonder if we will ever hear any details as to what lead to it.
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Post by timholycross on Jan 31, 2019 17:53:20 GMT -5
I'd hate to think this was at all related to the previous problem and that he skated on something he shouldn't have skated on. I'm pretty sure that was still in the DR ad-ship.
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Post by WorcesterGray on Jan 31, 2019 17:59:33 GMT -5
I'd hate to think this was at all related to the previous problem and that he skated on something he shouldn't have skated on. I'm pretty sure that was still in the DR ad-ship.Gibbons' leave of absence began in October 2013. Pine started here in December. Gibbons was re-instated in January 2014.
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Post by HC13 on Jan 31, 2019 18:00:10 GMT -5
I would think if related or similar conduct he would have been fired.
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Post by rgs318 on Jan 31, 2019 18:16:40 GMT -5
It could be that he is being given a chance to retire at the end of the year. Whatever the reason, hope this is quickly resolved.
I hope Ann McInerney is as successful as she was on her last stint filling in as HC head coach.
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Post by sader1970 on Jan 31, 2019 18:24:11 GMT -5
If there is any basis for this, whatever "this" is, BG should quietly leave. He may have already overstayed his welcome.
The troubling part this time is that the last time he was suspended while the investigation was ongoing. This time, it is not so open-ended and instead says he's out the rest of the year. On the flip side, he wasn't fired, so it seems more like the punishment has already been determined and meted out.
Reading between the lines, this sounds different in that it is a "personnel matter" which to me implies that it is not a student like the last time. Perhaps problems with an assistant coach or administrative staff?
Just one more drip, drip, drip of bad news from Mt. St. James. Bet Nate is happy he's gone!
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Post by Tom on Jan 31, 2019 18:31:10 GMT -5
I'd hate to think this was at all related to the previous problem and that he skated on something he shouldn't have skated on. I'm pretty sure that was still in the DR ad-ship. The last time one former player made an allegation. Dozens came forward and said it was garbage. Last time was nothing to be related to
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Jan 31, 2019 18:31:13 GMT -5
Bet Nate is happy he's gone! Ahhh....wellll....nevermind...I won't take the bait. This appears to be a sad end to a historic career. Our next AD is going to have his / her work cut out for him / her.
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Post by WorcesterGray on Jan 31, 2019 18:32:48 GMT -5
The troubling part this time is that the last time he was suspended while the investigation was ongoing. This time, it is not so open-ended and instead says he's out the rest of the year. On the flip side, he wasn't fired, so it seems more like the punishment has already been determined and meted out. Just to clarify . . . He was not suspended in 2013 - he took a voluntary leave of absence. This certainly sounds more serious.
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Post by sader1970 on Jan 31, 2019 18:45:52 GMT -5
You may well be right, WooGray. However, I have seen too many "voluntary" LOAs and "voluntary" "resignations" that were simply PR/make everyone feel better suspensions and terminations. More important point is that it sounds like the sanction has already been determined and, while bad, not a firing offense. If this plays out until the end of the season and he then resigns (retires?), moves on to something else, it will likely mean that was part of the deal. They may be letting this run to allow him to accrue more pension time. He's got 34 years under his belt. Whatever. I go back to my first post - "sad." FWIW, take a look at the women's basketball page. They have moved fast but have not totally wiped the Gibbons photo from the wall atop Red Square: goholycross.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=33100&SPID=157229&SPSID=917393
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Post by timholycross on Jan 31, 2019 19:19:22 GMT -5
You may well be right, WooGray. However, I have seen too "voluntary" LOAs and "voluntary" "resignations" that were simply PR/make everyone feel better suspensions and terminations. More important point is that it sounds like the sanction has already been determined and, while bad, not a firing offense. If this plays out until the end of the season and he then resigns (retires?), moves on to something else, it will likely mean that was part of the deal. They may be letting this run to allow him to accrue more pension time. He's got 34 years under his belt. Whatever. I go back to my first post - "sad." FWIW, take a look at the women's basketball page. They have moved fast but have not totally wiped the Gibbons photo from the wall atop Red Square: goholycross.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=33100&SPID=157229&SPSID=917393Did all incoming freshmen sign LOIs in November, or are there still one or two pending? You gotta think he's toast after this one way or the other. I hope he finds another gig somewhere; he's not that old that I think he'd retire outright. Speaking of Red Square, if you like black comedies, highly recommend The Death of Stalin
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Post by rgs318 on Jan 31, 2019 19:19:41 GMT -5
On the site, his picture with no role named is a bit eerie.
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Post by longsuffering on Jan 31, 2019 20:18:01 GMT -5
Sensitivities are heightened on college campuses these days. It could be something that wouldn't have warranted an internal investigation or a suspension thirty years ago. Who knows? Coach Mac had a 6-0 record the last time BG was off as I recall, so good luck to her and the team. There is talent on the roster and a bit more depth than the men.
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Post by Ray on Jan 31, 2019 20:46:05 GMT -5
Updated version of the T&G article reports that Gibbons' contract is up this June. Can't imagine he gets an extension in light of this development.
Seems likely he's coached his last game at HC.
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