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Post by wheeler5 on Dec 27, 2017 9:12:28 GMT -5
This marketing theme has always made me uncomfortable. How do we know that we will? What happens if we don't?
Athletic success begins with good coaching and recruiting, not slogans, buildings, and hype. Does ADNP realize this?
We all wish Coach Chesney a smashing success, but a "nationwide search" it was not. Because Tom Gilmore was kept on board years after his sell-by date and had to be fired in the middle of the season, there was no time for that.
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Dec 27, 2017 9:45:13 GMT -5
Sounds like you have an insider's knowledge of HC Athletic Department, so we look forward to getting any info you are able to divulge in the future.
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Post by rgs318 on Dec 27, 2017 9:54:37 GMT -5
1. If it does not happen right away, we will keep trying. 2. Of course he does, hence the new coach and staff. Surely you are smart enough to not ask such a silly, rhetorical question. Or does a dislike of ADNP color your point of view (as it does some others)? 3. There were candidates and applications from across the country so, in fact, it was a "nationwide search." Perhaps you have a different idea of what such a search entails. (Again, refer to answer #2) After all, you must have read some of the complaints that the search was taking far too long. From the result, I would say it took just long enough.
Hopefully, the results will show fruit in 2018.
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Post by southernsader on Dec 27, 2017 9:55:53 GMT -5
Sounds to me as if OP is made uncomfortable rather easily.
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Post by sader1970 on Dec 27, 2017 10:03:35 GMT -5
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Post by hc80 on Dec 27, 2017 10:26:02 GMT -5
While I too am not crazy about the #wewill slogan, I think it was a nice kickoff to a new era of Crusader athletics. As to your apparent disdain for ADNP and the search process, it might be best to observe the results before drawing any conclusions.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Dec 27, 2017 11:09:03 GMT -5
I thought the new athletic department established the #RiseTogether moniker? Why'd they change it?
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Post by hcpride on Dec 27, 2017 12:49:57 GMT -5
I thought the new athletic department established the #RiseTogether moniker? Why'd they change it? #WeWillRiseTogetherAndCreateHashtags
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Post by 6sader7 on Dec 27, 2017 14:54:02 GMT -5
In the grand scheme of things, I don't think our current Athletic Department's slogan is of any consequence to the overall success of the football team.
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Post by crusader12 on Dec 27, 2017 18:34:01 GMT -5
#Wewill go 3-8 in 2018
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"We Will"
Dec 27, 2017 18:39:37 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by hchoops on Dec 27, 2017 18:39:37 GMT -5
IF so, will some be asking for Chesney's head?
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"We Will"
Dec 27, 2017 18:42:42 GMT -5
via mobile
Post by Sons of Vaval on Dec 27, 2017 18:42:42 GMT -5
IF so, will some be asking for Chesney's head? Indianhoop. But he will probably do that if we don't go above .500.
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Post by 6sader7 on Dec 27, 2017 18:45:36 GMT -5
#Wewill maintain the most condescending, disgruntled fan base in the Patriot League.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Dec 27, 2017 20:46:36 GMT -5
IF so, will some be asking for Chesney's head? Indianhoop. But he will probably do that if we don't go above .500. He'll be on the ihoop hot seat if we're not at .500 or bettah after Colgate and BC...
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Dec 27, 2017 23:22:49 GMT -5
Hash tags or not, at least this athletic admin is trying unlike the DR era where staffers in the back office in the field house sat around with their legs up on their desks, yapping on personal calls, treated marketing like it was when Gerald Ford was in office, and hardest decision they had to make was whether do lunch from noon to 2 or 1 to 3.
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Post by hc87 on Dec 28, 2017 0:46:33 GMT -5
I'm all aboard the Chesney train...won't "judge" him (unless there are extraordinary circumstances) until his 3rd, 4th year....
He has a very tough job ahead of him....both the HC administration and Gilmore have left the program in tatters ovah the last 25 years (admin) and 14 years (Gilmore) case. Truth be told, it was more the admin's fault but Gilmore didn't help mattahs.
We will be terrible on a W/L basis next year....but if Chesney shows some life in the program, I'll be all Team Chez...I might even get some cool Ray-Bans to wear for the games.
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Post by td128 on Dec 28, 2017 5:16:27 GMT -5
Is it any surprise that those who whine the most and suck up a fair bit of the oxygen in the room around here never seem to show their face at the varied events and outreach that meaningfully support the program? The whining is often comical but equally pathetic.
Having met and engaged countless Crusaders who truly bleed purple in supporting the Crusaders, their standards in defining support rise far above merely banging on a keyboard.
No surprise.
Let's Win!!
LD '83
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Post by crusader12 on Dec 28, 2017 11:43:36 GMT -5
IF so, will some be asking for Chesney's head? Not I, just think it will be a really hard schedule with new QB etc. Hope I'm wrong and the Chesney winning season streak continues!
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Dec 28, 2017 11:50:06 GMT -5
The "Pine blew it" and "Chesney wasn't ready for D-1" posts will begin with the first loss, no matter the opponent, no matter the score.
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Post by joe on Dec 28, 2017 11:59:53 GMT -5
4 wins next year would be a major success, more than that gravy. Add 1 win per year after that.
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Post by ncaam on Dec 28, 2017 12:01:41 GMT -5
Love Chesney hire; adnp not so much.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Dec 28, 2017 12:04:28 GMT -5
Love Chesney hire; adnp not so much. Well, Pine hired Chesney, so he gets credit for that.
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Post by Chu Chu on Dec 28, 2017 12:18:25 GMT -5
Love Chesney hire; adnp not so much. I DO like and appreciate ADNP. The pieces are now being put in place for a Holy Cross sports renaissance: 1.) Vastly improved funding via the Crusader Athletics Fund (If you have not donated, please DO!) 2.) A string of very good coaching hires in a variety of sports 3.) Beefed up sports marketing and public relations via new positions, new hires and new programs. 4.) Vastly improved video broadcasts of games in a wide variety of sports. This is not only good for fans, but supports recruiting of distant athletes whose families can now follow their careers. 5.) An outstanding upgrade of our athletic facilities, which promotes recruiting, the athlete experience and improves team readiness and moral. The glass is half full, guys and gals! And the level is rising. Substantial change is happening! Now is the time to stop caterwauling and start to lend your meaningful support (See #1 above). Go Cross !
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Post by KY Crusader 75 on Dec 28, 2017 12:25:24 GMT -5
Nice recap!!!
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Post by hcpride on Dec 28, 2017 14:24:15 GMT -5
Despite losing a very large group of key contributors and despite an uptick in strength of schedule I think we might equal last year's 4-7 record. Perhaps I am putting on the old purple sunglasses but if the ball bounces our way a bit, overall team speed improves, the young QB grows up quick, the new staff works like a charm, we strike gold with an incoming recruit, and we avoid the injury bug then we can win 3ish in the Patriot League and pull off an upset OOC. That is 4 wins the way I count it. Then next year we recruit like gangbusters....and the rest is history.
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