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Post by crusader12 on May 13, 2019 9:54:13 GMT -5
With the BoT and Fr. B still in place, HC will get this hire wrong. No doubt in my mind.
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Post by alum on May 13, 2019 10:01:57 GMT -5
With the BoT and Fr. B still in place, HC will get this hire wrong. No doubt in my mind. Are you advocating replacing the entire Board of Trustees? I would be interested in learning how that would happen.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on May 13, 2019 10:53:03 GMT -5
With the BoT and Fr. B still in place, HC will get this hire wrong. No doubt in my mind. Why do you think that people like Brian Kelley and Stan Grayson (ex-HC athletes and extraordinarily successful in business) and the non-athletes on the board are stupid or incompetent?
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Post by Tom on May 13, 2019 11:08:59 GMT -5
I don't think too much has changed...stayed in one 12 years ago during Reunion and they were basically the same as my days on the Hill essentially. I'm sure they pale in comparison to some school's digs today. Back to the AD search, a little birdy told me the search may be down to 3, none of them familiar names of longtime Sader fans. We'll see. Before we get into an uproar that it looks like the new AD won't be named Lockbaum or Perry, do we know that 1) neither was approached to determine their interest and 2) neither was involved with the process that came up with these three unfamiliar names? I ask this understanding that it is maybe 50-50 the names of the search committee would be public and someone would have to have serious inside information to know if either was approached. I'm guessing that in some quarters the entire search process will be considered a failure even without hard knowledge that our favorite options were ignored
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on May 13, 2019 11:37:11 GMT -5
I think some posters are more focused on “winning the press conference” than on getting the right man/woman for the job.
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Post by joe on May 13, 2019 14:27:36 GMT -5
I know some of the BoT members are kindred sprits as it relates to the potential we see in HC athletics to elevate the college, but the majority of the BoT is comprised of individuals whose viewpoints I do not know. Furthermore the commitment of the president to HC being more successful in D1 athletics is also not entirely clear to me. For these reasons, and HC's recent track record on a variety of athletics issues, I am retrained in my enthusiasm.
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Post by timholycross on May 13, 2019 15:23:17 GMT -5
I know some of the BoT members are kindred sprits as it relates to the potential we see in HC athletics to elevate the college, but the majority of the BoT is comprised of individuals whose viewpoints I do not know. Furthermore the commitment of the president to HC being more successful in D1 athletics is also not entirely clear to me. For these reasons, and HC's recent track record on a variety of athletics issues, I am retrained in my enthusiasm. restrained too, I'm sure (just kidding).
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Post by CHC8485 on May 13, 2019 15:39:45 GMT -5
Honest question for all of you ...
Outside of Lockbaum or Perry, who could Holy Cross realistically hire that would be met with unrestrained enthusiasm? And further to that, generally, what is the background you would like the the next AD to have, that would leave you thinking - this is promising. I am a bit more optimistic today than yesterday?
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Post by joe on May 13, 2019 15:53:56 GMT -5
If I believed HC was determined to win, the person’s name would not matter to me. I would have confidence that it would be the right person. So my answer to your question is “nobody.” I will remain a skeptic until we’re winning championships.
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Post by td128 on May 13, 2019 16:01:11 GMT -5
What do you think of this guy?
Michael Mudd was named the Director of Athletics at Worcester State University in April of 2014. Entering his fifth year leading the Lancers athletic department, Mudd is responsible for organizing, planning and directing the school’s 20 intercollegiate varsity sports teams as well as its recreational and wellness programs.
During his first four seasons at the helm, the athletic department has grown in all areas including the opening of a $52 million Wellness and Recreation Center and providing a new home to the Worcester State Ice Hockey team at the Worcester Ice Center. In addition, Worcester State has experienced great success in the classroom and in competition. During his tenure, almost half of all Worcester State student-athletes have been named to the MASCAC All-Academic Team (earning a GPA of 3.2 or greater). In addition, several teams and individual student-athletes have participated or won MASCAC championships and/or participated in NCAA championship events.
Mudd currently serves on the NCAA Baseball Division III Eastern Region Advisory Committee as well as the MASCAC Strategic Planning and Awards Committees.
Prior to coming to Worcester State University, Mudd spent 18 years as an executive in professional hockey, including 12 years with the San Jose Sharks where he was the President of their AHL franchise, the Worcester Sharks that they owned and operated in Worcester, MA. Mudd was responsible for overseeing the business operations of the franchise, managing the sponsorship, ticket, marketing, community relations, public relations, merchandise, broadcasting, and hockey administration departments. While with the Sharks, Mudd developed and produced the Worcester bid to the AHL Board of Governors to secure the 2009 AHL All Star Classic for the city of Worcester and served as the project manager for the event. For his contributions as the President of the Worcester Sharks, Mudd was named the recipient of the James C. Hendy Memorial Award following the 2010-11 season which is emblematic of the AHL’s outstanding executive.
Prior to his executive experience in professional ice hockey, Mudd was an assistant hockey coach at Miami University (OH) under NCAA coaching legend George Gwozdecky where he helped guide the school to their first ever CCHA regular season championship and NCAA Tournament bid in 1993.
Mudd played professional hockey for two seasons, splitting time between the IHL and ECHL as a goaltender in the St. Louis Blues organization.
As a collegian, Mudd was a four-year member of the St. Lawrence University ice hockey team which won ECAC Division I Championships in 1988 and 1989 and earned three consecutive berths into the NCAA Division I Tournament. His 1988 club ended the season falling in the Division I Championship title game. In his senior season, he was among the NCAA statistical leaders in several goaltending categories and he received the teams “Coaches” Award. In addition, he was a four-year starter on the baseball team at St. Lawrence, earning all-conference honors as a center fielder.
A native of Amherst, NY, Mudd earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from St. Lawrence University and his Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Miami University. Mudd has been an active participant with several local Central Massachusetts organizations and has served on the advisory boards of the March of Dimes, the Devereux Center, the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, the Worcester Bravehearts and the Worcester Chamber of Commerce, where he was on the Executive Committee.
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Post by hc87 on May 13, 2019 16:25:34 GMT -5
I can confirm that it won't be Gordie
The names I've heard being considered are from the "usual suspects" i.e. working now at similar schools...I believe one could not have attended HC prior to 1972.
No real problem with this...just more of the same I suppose. It is what it is.
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Post by trimster on May 13, 2019 16:44:36 GMT -5
What do you think of this guy? Michael Mudd was named the Director of Athletics at Worcester State University in April of 2014. Entering his fifth year leading the Lancers athletic department, Mudd is responsible for organizing, planning and directing the school’s 20 intercollegiate varsity sports teams as well as its recreational and wellness programs.
During his first four seasons at the helm, the athletic department has grown in all areas including the opening of a $52 million Wellness and Recreation Center and providing a new home to the Worcester State Ice Hockey team at the Worcester Ice Center. In addition, Worcester State has experienced great success in the classroom and in competition. During his tenure, almost half of all Worcester State student-athletes have been named to the MASCAC All-Academic Team (earning a GPA of 3.2 or greater). In addition, several teams and individual student-athletes have participated or won MASCAC championships and/or participated in NCAA championship events.
Mudd currently serves on the NCAA Baseball Division III Eastern Region Advisory Committee as well as the MASCAC Strategic Planning and Awards Committees.
Prior to coming to Worcester State University, Mudd spent 18 years as an executive in professional hockey, including 12 years with the San Jose Sharks where he was the President of their AHL franchise, the Worcester Sharks that they owned and operated in Worcester, MA. Mudd was responsible for overseeing the business operations of the franchise, managing the sponsorship, ticket, marketing, community relations, public relations, merchandise, broadcasting, and hockey administration departments. While with the Sharks, Mudd developed and produced the Worcester bid to the AHL Board of Governors to secure the 2009 AHL All Star Classic for the city of Worcester and served as the project manager for the event. For his contributions as the President of the Worcester Sharks, Mudd was named the recipient of the James C. Hendy Memorial Award following the 2010-11 season which is emblematic of the AHL’s outstanding executive.Prior to his executive experience in professional ice hockey, Mudd was an assistant hockey coach at Miami University (OH) under NCAA coaching legend George Gwozdecky where he helped guide the school to their first ever CCHA regular season championship and NCAA Tournament bid in 1993.
Mudd played professional hockey for two seasons, splitting time between the IHL and ECHL as a goaltender in the St. Louis Blues organization.
As a collegian, Mudd was a four-year member of the St. Lawrence University ice hockey team which won ECAC Division I Championships in 1988 and 1989 and earned three consecutive berths into the NCAA Division I Tournament. His 1988 club ended the season falling in the Division I Championship title game. In his senior season, he was among the NCAA statistical leaders in several goaltending categories and he received the teams “Coaches” Award. In addition, he was a four-year starter on the baseball team at St. Lawrence, earning all-conference honors as a center fielder.
A native of Amherst, NY, Mudd earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from St. Lawrence University and his Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Miami University. Mudd has been an active participant with several local Central Massachusetts organizations and has served on the advisory boards of the March of Dimes, the Devereux Center, the Worcester Regional Research Bureau, the Worcester Bravehearts and the Worcester Chamber of Commerce, where he was on the Executive Committee.I would say Mr. Mudd checks a lot of boxes and with our recent success bringing someone across town to a D1 position, I would be all in on Mr. Mudd.
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Post by gks on May 13, 2019 17:02:23 GMT -5
Mike Mudd is a great guy who would do an excellent job.
But do we really think that HC would hire someone from "lowly" Worcester State?
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Post by bringbackcaro on May 13, 2019 17:10:32 GMT -5
I think some posters are more focused on “winning the press conference” than on getting the right man/woman for the job. I am FAR more concerned with TPTB focusing on winning the press conference rather than getting the right man/woman for the job. I hope decision making processes like the ones that led to this year's Commencement Speaker do not inform the decision making process for selecting the AD. Stop worrying about checking off all of the boxes and hire the best person for the job.
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Post by trimster on May 13, 2019 17:23:32 GMT -5
Mike Mudd is a great guy who would do an excellent job. But do we really think that HC would hire someone from "lowly" Worcester State? Good point. Holy Cross College may have. Not sure, ahem, The College of the Holy Cross would do so.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on May 13, 2019 18:00:22 GMT -5
I can confirm that it won't be Gordie The names I've heard being considered are from the "usual suspects" i.e. working now at similar schools...I believe one could not have attended HC prior to 1972. No real problem with this...just more of the same I suppose. It is what it is. It was nevah gonna be Gordie once the position description was posted despite you telling us after it was that he "was definitely in the mix".
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Post by hc87 on May 13, 2019 19:08:53 GMT -5
He was in the mix...
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on May 13, 2019 19:57:32 GMT -5
Holy Cross is not about to hire an AD from a school that spent $80,000 total on men's basketball, $179,000 on football, and where the total spending for the entire athletic program was about what HC spent just on M's basketball. By way of comparison, Div III Williams College spent 4x what Worcester State did on athletics.
And hire an individual from a school that is not academically rigorous, and who has zero experience in dealing with the Academic Index?
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Post by sader1970 on May 13, 2019 20:06:58 GMT -5
I've waited this long for an announcement. I think I can wait at least until the end of this week before I get too upset about the job not being filled yet. I believe with the exception of T&F, the sports season is over for now. A lull in the action so not a real urgency today versus a month from now.
I heard Gordie's name bandied about early but I really don't think he wanted it. I think he is comfortable where he is and the role he plays at HC now, and can continue to play, in the background.
I am curious as to what credentials the new AD will bring to the table. I think that'll tell us a lot about the direction of Crusader athletics.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on May 13, 2019 20:21:59 GMT -5
Mudd checks a number of boxes that are important, needed, and wanted by HC for multiple reasons.
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Post by Ray on May 13, 2019 20:36:29 GMT -5
I think some posters are more focused on “winning the press conference” than on getting the right man/woman for the job. I am FAR more concerned with TPTB focusing on winning the press conference rather than getting the right man/woman for the job. I hope decision making processes like the ones that led to this year's Commencement Speaker do not inform the decision making process for selecting the AD. Stop worrying about checking off all of the boxes and hire the best person for the job. Yeah, because that's an apples-to-apples comparison. Geez... is there anything you WON'T complain about?
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Post by gks on May 13, 2019 20:38:15 GMT -5
Holy Cross is not about to hire an AD from a school that spent $80,000 total on men's basketball, $179,000 on football, and where the total spending for the entire athletic program was about what HC spent just on M's basketball. By way of comparison, Div III Williams College spent 4x what Worcester State did on athletics. And hire an individual from a school that is not academically rigorous, and who has zero experience in dealing with the Academic Index? Mike Mudd ran a professional minor league team for years in a sport that HC, some will say, has higher aspirations. But that's right...he works with dopes and dummies at Worcester State so how could he possibly deal with the geniuses at HC. Public school folk need not apply. He would be an outside the box candidate. A breath of fresh air.
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Post by hc87 on May 13, 2019 20:44:58 GMT -5
Let's just say, if it is down to the 2 I hear...let's call it a diversity hire. No problems with that in general but neither have the hands on hiring of coaches etc experience...hearing it will be announced soon, possibly tomorrow.
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Post by bringbackcaro on May 13, 2019 21:28:06 GMT -5
I am FAR more concerned with TPTB focusing on winning the press conference rather than getting the right man/woman for the job. I hope decision making processes like the ones that led to this year's Commencement Speaker do not inform the decision making process for selecting the AD. Stop worrying about checking off all of the boxes and hire the best person for the job. Yeah, because that's an apples-to-apples comparison. Geez... is there anything you WON'T complain about? Yeah, winning. If you knew who the finalists were, you might understand the point.
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Post by Ray on May 13, 2019 22:28:27 GMT -5
Yawn. You know things. Congratulations. I'll make my own judgments rather than just accept yours.
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