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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Oct 16, 2017 10:10:03 GMT -5
In his younger days Gay Salvucci was a big semi-pro star, a running back, from Manchester, NH.
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Post by cmo on Oct 16, 2017 20:48:13 GMT -5
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Post by hchoops on Oct 16, 2017 20:55:48 GMT -5
Dignity
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Oct 16, 2017 21:08:05 GMT -5
Just what you'd expect from TG. One of the finest gentlemen you could ever meet.
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Post by breezy on Oct 16, 2017 21:13:03 GMT -5
Just what you'd expect from TG. One of the finest gentlemen you could ever meet. +1
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Post by bringbackcaro on Oct 16, 2017 21:16:38 GMT -5
Excellent article. His leadership will be missed on the Hill.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Oct 16, 2017 21:20:40 GMT -5
Leadership off the field as much as on the field, and off the field is what matters most in life.
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Post by JRGNYR on Oct 17, 2017 4:36:57 GMT -5
Extremely classy. I wish Tom nothing but the best. He will land on his feet.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Oct 17, 2017 7:19:49 GMT -5
Very classy, indeed.
“When I see what my former players are doing with their lives, that’s important to me. They’re doing all these incredible things with their lives all because of the doors that were opened because they went to Holy Cross and played at Holy Cross. That’s the recruiting line parents want to hear, but that’s what I truly believe.”
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Post by joutsHC77 on Oct 17, 2017 7:41:33 GMT -5
I echo all the posted comments here. I met CTG at my reunion this summer and he was genuinely forthright about questions I asked about recruiting in Chicago area. Wish him nothing but the best.
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Post by sader1970 on Oct 17, 2017 7:57:18 GMT -5
I have been trying hard not to post on this subject but wish that everyone would cease all the speculation and looking for a hidden story that isn’t there.
Has no one else ever had to fire someone who they respected but wasn’t getting the job done?
Knowing both TG and NP, but not having specific conversations about the firing, I am confident that what was said publicly is also the simple truth.
This is a bottom line position. Hard work, honesty and integrity all count for a lot but winning and losing are the ultimate determinant of job security.
Nate was not brought in to “try” but to turn Holy Cross into a school whose name is more widely known - to expand the “brand.” That means winning but first getting the resources needed to do that - like the LAC. This is producing better recruits. But it takes time.
Coach Gilmore undoubtedly had NP’s respect and knew well the disadvantages he labored under for years. The playing field has been mostly leveled and the start of the season gave us hope that we arrived sooner rather than later.
Last season was a disaster mostly due to injuries and our lack of depth. After losing the last 4 games, a change needed to be made in order to see if we had any chance to win out, have a winning season and a PL championship.
Tom is indeed a class act and I know it must have pained Nate to have to fire him.
Tom will be a success elsewhere . By some measures, he is a success already with the success of his players as people if not always on the field.
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Post by HCFC45 on Oct 18, 2017 7:37:28 GMT -5
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Post by sader81 on Oct 18, 2017 8:40:32 GMT -5
I guess JT answered the question posed in another thread: "Gilmore, who had one more year remaining on his contract, was the second Holy Cross football coach fired with games remaining in a season. John McEwan was fired with three games left in the 1932 season."
Remember him '45?? Anyone??
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Post by hcpride on Oct 18, 2017 8:52:05 GMT -5
I guess JT answered the question posed in another thread: "Gilmore, who had one more year remaining on his contract, was the second Holy Cross football coach fired with games remaining in a season. John McEwan was fired with three games left in the 1932 season." Remember him '45?? Anyone?? "...he compiled a .795 winning percentage at Holy Cross. He was fired with 3 games left in the 1932 season following a sideline fight with Bart Sullivan over the use of a player..." forwhattheygave.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/johnjmcewan_armyfb_andcoach.jpg
(So TG is the 2nd football coach in over 100 years to be fired mid-season at Holy Cross. I wonder if it was a fistfight or a verbal fight that sunk Coach McEwan.)
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Post by nhteamer on Oct 18, 2017 8:52:45 GMT -5
I hated John McEwan
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Post by hchoops on Oct 18, 2017 9:35:54 GMT -5
No search firm Some posters will be pleased
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Post by hc87 on Oct 18, 2017 10:06:43 GMT -5
What an interesting article/link hcpride....thanks!
Rudy Vallee during halftime at Fitton! McEwan sounds like he was a fascinating character. If nothing else, HC football history is filled with interesting drama, pathos, success etc etc ovah the years: (Lou Sockelexis, the Iron Major, McEwan, BC upset/Cocoanut Grove, losing the Orange Bowl on a pick 6, Dr Eddie Anderson's two-terms at HC, hepatitis year of '69, Rick Carter's tragedy and I'm sure I'm leaving many other fascinating events out)
We can't say that it at least hasn't be interesting.
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Oct 18, 2017 15:14:49 GMT -5
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Post by nhteamer on Oct 18, 2017 15:36:13 GMT -5
I was kidding of course
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Post by HCFC45 on Oct 19, 2017 8:34:02 GMT -5
I guess JT answered the question posed in another thread: "Gilmore, who had one more year remaining on his contract, was the second Holy Cross football coach fired with games remaining in a season. John McEwan was fired with three games left in the 1932 season." Remember him '45?? Anyone?? Absolutely! Seems like it was just a short time ago that I watched him roam the sidelines at Fitton while the Crusader with sword held high rode the white stallion around the end zone following a TD!
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Post by joe on Oct 19, 2017 13:17:23 GMT -5
Does any video exist from those days of the white stallion?
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Post by inhocsigno on Oct 19, 2017 13:31:32 GMT -5
Not really -
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Post by joe on Oct 19, 2017 13:39:05 GMT -5
That's pretty slick.
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Oct 19, 2017 18:16:18 GMT -5
I think HC got the idea from this white horse.
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