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Post by rickii on Oct 30, 2022 15:34:58 GMT -5
The penalties need to be reduced and no more officials from NYC need to officiate our games. They kept a gritty Fordham team in the hunt today. The holding on the upper arms and pads of our defensive lineman were obvious, the pick by one receiver allowed a TD and the missed holding/tackling of Haskins on the last Fordham punt, which Haskins probably would blocked were all poor calls made by these officials along with the prementioned questionable calls. I sat with 2 officials and one of them does NFL games who could not believe the crew's many improper calls. He then introduced me to 3 NFL scouts at the game who thought Sluka with 2 more years at Holy Cross and their offensive schemes would be a potential QB. They felt he was more accurate and stronger throwing arm with less hang time on his passes than DeMorat. He moved faster with quicker feet, but had a sense of confidence in his style. DeMorat overthrew receivers and hanged the ball too long in the air for NFL DB's with a concern of avoiding the NFL pass rush...... they said Sluka out passed and completed more than DeMorat today and was amazing in his rushing abilities - 607 offensive yards is an awesome accomplishment at any level. I had no idea of the stats, but they certainly did and surprised me. A great day for all and one of the more exciting games at Fitton since BC games in 1963 & 1977, Yale in 1982.
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Post by rickii on Oct 29, 2022 16:37:18 GMT -5
I was trying to follow this shoot out on ESPN via my cell phone but ESPN apparently ran out of ink with 1;47 left in regulation.
Can someone recap end of regulation and what happened in OT?
Chesney going for 2 was a no brainer as he knew we were helpless trying to stop them
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Post by rickii on Oct 25, 2022 16:45:29 GMT -5
Who is OUT with injury for HC?
And where can I find a depth chart?
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Post by rickii on Apr 26, 2022 9:54:30 GMT -5
Explain lack of scholarships please....
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Post by rickii on Jan 28, 2022 16:56:54 GMT -5
Good for Brekke! Chicago kid gets to play his grad year back in the Midwest. Also, Oxford OH a stone's throw from Dayton and Cinci. Better cities than Buffalo for a 23 year old college kid IMHO (although I haven't been to Buffalo in almost 20 years) It hasn't changed.🙂 Knew a guy who once tripped over a stop sign on UB’s campus in February. He referred to the place as Ice Station Zebra🤪
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Post by rickii on Jan 19, 2022 17:37:54 GMT -5
Thanks Rickii Pm when you have time Done
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Post by rickii on Jan 18, 2022 16:12:30 GMT -5
Possible others here know that he is having a tough time. Please remember him and his family in your prayers.
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Post by rickii on Dec 8, 2021 11:05:33 GMT -5
So this new AD won’t be official for 3 weeks, yes? In the meantime Chesney may be fielding inquiries from other schools who don’t want to wait 3 weeks to find their next coach. Chesney shouldn’t need to wait. A new enhanced contract should have been drawn up a month ago and presented to him last Sunday by our new Prez. Why has that not happened? Why no sense of urgency on this? Why has this not been a priority of our new Prez? So, you have talked with President Rougeau and he told you that he has not worked on a new contract for Coach Chesney? Huh? Again, as I stated, this all should have been finalized by last Sunday. It hasn’t and hence the questions.
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Post by rickii on Dec 8, 2021 10:38:15 GMT -5
No need for lunch. Guys who take over a train wreck of a program and win three league titles in a row and go toe-to-toe with #5 in the country tend to get better job offers. That’s especially so when they’ve done similar jobs at 3 other schools. Assuming we perform similarly or better next year with a healthy Dobbs and all of our 5th year seniors, Chesney will get some good offers. That assumes we survive the Delaware thing this year. At some point, one of these offers will be good enough to entice him to leave. My point is that we should pay him enough that we make sure it’s something really good that makes him leave. Not Delaware for $400K. Will HC step up and do everything it can to keep the one extremely successful coach we’ve had since RW? We shall see. So this new AD won’t be official for 3 weeks, yes? In the meantime Chesney may be fielding inquiries from other schools who don’t want to wait 3 weeks to find their next coach. Chesney shouldn’t need to wait. A new enhanced contract should have been drawn up a month ago and presented to him last Sunday by our new Prez. Why has that not happened? Why no sense of urgency on this? Why has this not been a priority of our new Prez?
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Post by rickii on Dec 8, 2021 10:14:19 GMT -5
You didn't read my post. I said it was written "in the spirit of the baseless conclusions posted herein." My conclusions have no basis, like so many others in this thread. Oh ok, thanks for playing....
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Post by rickii on Dec 8, 2021 10:12:48 GMT -5
I think if Carty was offered the numbers in excess of say 375 he would have accepted. It might be possible the AD has decided the salaries are crazy and she isn't going back to the 588 number or anywhere close to it. So Carty does have a decision to make and how long does UD give him to pull the trigger. If the numbers are allegedly close to the lower end, HC should just pony up and get a deal done. If it is too much higher than that number some individual is going to have to appear out of nowhere and do his/her magic Yes, and one can see how it would be helpful for UD to have another legit candidate while negotiating with Carty…and helpful to UD for Carty to know that. It is also helpful to BC for HC to know he’s a hot commodity and looking. (This is speculation, of course) If after the past 3 years HC needs help in grasping that Chesney is a hot commodity....I could finish this sentence about 4 different ways, all derogatory to varying degrees.
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Post by rickii on Dec 8, 2021 10:05:23 GMT -5
perhaps for another thread but what is the impact on the current roster of Chesney's apparent interest in leaving HC? especially the rising sophomore group. From what facts, other than his success, do you conclude that BC has an "apparent interest" in leaving? He may indeed leave; it's how these things often go. But there are sometimes coaches who stay where they are for a long time. So while BC may leave I, in the spirit of the baseless conclusions posted herein, submit the following: 1. BC loves HC 2. HC oves BC 3. BC's wife and children love living in the Worcester area 4. BC is going to be offered an extension with a generous raise by the new AD 5. BC is going to stay for at least a four year extension and maybe beyond. From what facts do you conclude items 1-5 are accurate?
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Post by rickii on Dec 4, 2021 11:02:29 GMT -5
On the suggestion/request of a 25% raise plus 1 year extension for Chesney....wow! Such a slap in the face would be enough to push him to the Delaware job. Three points I said until the new AD comes on board to provide a new contract. The gesture on Monday would serve as a bonus for this season and in January you would formalize the new contract Second- you can't run to Delaware or anywhere else unless they offer you an interview and the job Third, find the money to double the salary of the entire football staff with incentives. If Chesney leaves at some point, you make this one of the best jobs in 1AA If ok with you I’d like to meld your first two points.... Chesney may/should have performance bonuses on his existing contract so your point 1 may/should be covered. I think we agree that Chesney deserves a new 5-year contract. Of course we don’t know if Delaware or anyone else has/will shortly be contacting him....how could we? But that’s the risk when you know he’s well known and highly thought of in the coaching biz. Can’t wait until January or whenever a new AD surfaces to resign Chesney. As we’ve seen in the last 10 days, these deals move more quickly than ever these days. Lastly, your point 3....doubling staff salaries Do you honestly believe that would ever happen at HC? The AI, having less than the maximum allowed scholarships, no grad transfers and few if any JUCO transfers are major program negatives. The HC job is a stepping stone/short term destination. Look at Villanova....how long has that coach been there making more $$ than Chesney?
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Post by rickii on Dec 4, 2021 9:21:17 GMT -5
Regarding Chesney and his future - to me right now the most realistic job is Delaware. Great conference, great stadium, solid roster that is 8 months removed from the National Semi Finals. And the job pays 400k+ I’ve gone on the Delaware football board and his name is not at the top of the list by their alum. Ryan Canty - Sam Houston OC and Delaware alum tops their list. Delawares biggest issue is offense right now. I wonder if he’d be interested in the Temple job if it opened up in a year or two. Respectfully, why would a young highly thought of coach entertain the briefest of thoughts about an obscure, dead-end job at Temple? dharry - re: $400,000 was Rocco’s deal at Delaware? Any idea what Chesney is getting paid?
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Dec 4, 2021 9:02:37 GMT -5
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Post by rickii on Dec 4, 2021 9:02:37 GMT -5
I watched most of the game and I thought Sluka did a pretty decent job of throwing the ball. The last 2 weeks probably represent 90% of the HC action I watched this year but I didn’t find Sluka to be the passing liability some make him out to be. I was particularly impressed with his ability to throw while rolling to his right. You saw what I did as well....and the game stats back us up. There are a handful of people here who appear to be clueless. Aside from that, HC was clearly the better team at least for one night. Check out the entire stat sheet particularly TOP. Great game plan by both coordinators. Yes, Chesney botched the first half FG bit so he is human. On Dobbs....great player and unfortunate he got hurt. But the LB on nova...best I’ve seen this year including P5 teams....21 tackles last night is obscene!!!! Oh and over the winter can someone please attend a tutorial on how to apply a logo decal on a football helmet. Still too many not aligned with the top of the face mask and many downright crooked too varying degrees. On the suggestion/request of a 25% raise plus 1 year extension for Chesney....wow! Such a slap in the face would be enough to push him to the Delaware job.
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Dec 4, 2021 8:32:20 GMT -5
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Post by rickii on Dec 4, 2021 8:32:20 GMT -5
Supposedly we have one in Siderman but we haven't given him much activity in the last two games. That's a small disappointment. I watched most of the game and I thought Sluka did a pretty decent job of throwing the ball. The last 2 weeks probably represent 90% of the HC action I watched this year but I didn’t find Sluka to be the passing liability some make him out to be. I was particularly impressed with his ability to throw while rolling to his right.
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Post by rickii on Dec 2, 2021 11:43:33 GMT -5
For those that transfer, and not continue to compete for the position at a school, where they are on scholarship, the grass is greener, and they will be automatically be handed the starting position at the next destination. 🤔🙄😤☹️ Kid inflated egos and lack of sound parental advice regarding their next college choice are beyond the point of a rationale decision. The comment is not directed to any one individual, but the overall ecosystem of college football and basketball. What coach / school do you know of promises portal transfers they will automatically be handed the starting position at the coach’s school? Possible? Sure. Probable? No.
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Post by rickii on Dec 2, 2021 11:28:41 GMT -5
Author looks about 14 years old. Any idea if he knows anything about these teams other than stats?
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Post by rickii on Dec 2, 2021 11:20:37 GMT -5
$2.7mil v. $9.5mil I think would have gotten Ara and Knute to take a hike too I assume the $2.7mm figure is from ND's form 990? Or press reports? Interesting to note that Northwestern's fine coach, Pat Fitzgerald was making a bit over $3mm the last time I checked. He just signed a new contract at the end of last season after rumors that he might jump to the Bears. No doubt he got a nice raise. I wonder how the salaries for head coaches at the top private schools--Stanford, NU and ND--rank. Been reported his pay was $5 million. $2.7 million probably from several years ago pre new contract. Just for comparison, Wake’s Dave Clawson was making $3.5 million per prior to getting a new contract/extension last week probably paying him around $4 million per thru 2027.
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Post by rickii on Nov 29, 2021 17:07:23 GMT -5
Any word any HC players looking to enter portal? Would be little nervous with the success of the team that some younger players may look for other opportunities if Chesney talk heats up about leaving. Seeing all the decommits/portal players leave from Oklahoma today seems like that could crush a program quick. What jobs do you see that are open that would appeal to or make sense to Chesney? Not counting grad transfers, I will guess we’ll see 2 or 3 kids enter portal and transfer....which would be normal in this age.
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Post by rickii on Nov 28, 2021 11:53:29 GMT -5
Low post play is in a lot of offenses (if you dare call what we run an offense) key to setting up open 3 point jumpers. That puts a lot of pressure on Gates to either finish or find an open guy; and right now he's doing neither. Of course, someone who's good at analyzing this sort of thing could tell us if part of that is that the other guys aren't doing what they're supposed to be doing when Gates gets the ball; e.g., standing and watching. On offense and defense there is precious little movement, but a boat load of ball watching. That has not improved since game one against Regis. Again I am somewhat willing to be patient, but need to see game to game progress and team improvements that demonstrate hope and promise of a better future. looking at this from a player experience and perspective would be interesting. I am most concerned that if this group doesn’t learn how to win and compete soon, there is a possibility Nelson could lose the confidence of the team. That is something that should never happen. perhaps the goal moving forward in 21-22 is to improve game to game, compete, keep games within 8-10 points and steal 4-6 wins. That gives us up to 8 wins, a really disappointing season, but players, coaches and fans see progress. Wow I just set a low bar, but watching these games a way more realistic view than the 14-16 wins I wanted to see. Respectfully....can’t fathom how anyone could see 14-16 wins for a team dominated by frosh and sophs plus having near zero knowledge of pre-season talent of all our opponents.
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Post by rickii on Nov 28, 2021 11:42:05 GMT -5
The thing that troubles me the most when watching HC is the the number of point blank shot attempts opponents get against our defense. It is maddening. If it continues without any adjustment to our defensive philosophy, I would find that to be extremely troubling. What adjustments to our defensive philosophy would you suggest?
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Post by rickii on Nov 23, 2021 14:41:51 GMT -5
Thought it might be interesting to go through our early season 2-deep/personnel as we head into the postseason. Always interesting to reflect on how healthy a team is by the end of the season. Every team is banged up to some extent and how your early season reserves step up late in the season really matters. DEPTH IS CRUCIAL! Feel free to comment. QB - both Healthy RB - Purdy sprained MCL (doubtful for Saturday) WR - Gilliam out for season TE - Morris ankle sprain v Fordham (status for Saturday unclear) OL - Pat McMutrie (lower body injury v Fordham (status unclear), Nick Olsofka (out for season), #2 RG Dalton Daddona (out), #2 OG Eric Schon (came out late in Bucknell game but not serious..likely to play) DE - All 2 deep healthy DT - Noah Johnson (out for season), Jared Dyer (out for season), Dillion Springer (injured @ Bucknell and out). Modak and Cedeno will have to carry all the load. Fr. Damon Donalds looks to be next man LB - All healthy DB - Grant Holloman (status unclear but likely out…hope I’m wrong), Terrence Spence (out for season) Malik Scott out for 1st half per targeting in Bucknell game This is NOT encouraging.... Both lines are beat up😕
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Post by rickii on Nov 17, 2021 21:09:54 GMT -5
It all depends on whether the schools’ main focus is academics or athletics. Bucknell for example has had many athletes in many sports who routinely missed parts of practices for academic reasons, often labs. There have been at least a dozen basketball players in that category, including Chris McNaughton and former POY Zach Thomas, both electrical engineers. Both of them showed up late for many practices due to academics. That has certainly been the case at nearly all the PL schools I think Also been the case at Stanford, Duke, Vanderbilt, Rice, Northwestern and Wake Forest.
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Post by rickii on Nov 17, 2021 9:36:48 GMT -5
You're absolutely right. Totally different landscape in 2021. We were in 1986-1987 largely where Marshall was at in the mid-1990's. Or where a program like South Dakota State is at today. Can't even start to compare Chesney's current teams to Duffner's until we advance to the quarters at least in the FCS playoffs. I'll take any win though. Just get that monkey off our back, please! A program as storied as Holy Cross needs to erase the historical I-AA/FCS playoff donut. [ The loaded 1983 HC team was seeded #2 (two) in the playoffs coming off a tough (pre-Patriot) schedule. The 1984 team was ranked #2 nationally at one point but fell to #15 by the end. And Carter’s recruits simply dominated their FCS foes (plus Army) under Duffner in ‘86 and ‘87 and were ranked #1 and thereabouts. We’ve got a VERY long road in front of us (in terms of recruiting that sort of talent and then playing at that sort of level) but real progress in that direction would be shown with a couple of playoff wins this year. Realize your using a figure of speech but just to clarify, Duffner was Carter’s lead recruiter on the staff.
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