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Post by efg72 on Feb 1, 2019 11:43:59 GMT -5
WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross Interim Director of Athletics Brendan Sullivan has announced that head men’s basketball coach Bill Carmody will be absent from the sideline at select road contests for the remainder of the season.
Carmody – whose wife, Barbara, was diagnosed with cancer one year ago – will not travel to overnight road contests so that he can be with Barbara as she undergoes treatment.
The situation has no timeline, and Carmody will be at all practices and home games.
“The Holy Cross community means a lot to Barbara and me, and we are grateful for the support and understanding of Fr. Boroughs and interim Athletics Director Sullivan,” said Carmody. “I am confident that my coaching staff can lead our student-athletes in my absence.”
“Bill has the full support of Fr. Boroughs, me and the entire College community as he makes his family the priority in this challenging time,” said Sullivan. “Our thoughts continue to be with Barbara and Bill, and we will do whatever is necessary to accommodate their needs and protect their privacy.”
Carmody will be absent for the team’s upcoming road trip to Washington, D.C. The Crusaders take on American Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
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Post by hchoops on Feb 1, 2019 11:48:23 GMT -5
prayers, indeed
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Feb 1, 2019 11:55:04 GMT -5
A wonderful lady....my thoughts and prayers are with them.
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Post by sader1970 on Feb 1, 2019 11:55:40 GMT -5
Barbara is a fixture at home games and had gone to many away games in the past. Not a surprising bit of news but our thoughts and prayers are with her.
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Post by timholycross on Feb 1, 2019 12:08:37 GMT -5
How many more things can go wrong at Holy Cross this year? Terrible news, hope there is hope, so to speak.
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Post by HCFC45 on Feb 1, 2019 13:17:30 GMT -5
Our thoughts and prayers are with Barbara, Bill and their family!
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Post by longsuffering on Feb 1, 2019 13:17:58 GMT -5
Sorry, I looked but didn't notice this thread has already been established. I will pray for Mrs. Carmody.
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Post by trimster on Feb 1, 2019 13:45:53 GMT -5
So sad to hear news like this. I hope her treatment brings remission.
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Post by hc811215 on Feb 1, 2019 14:09:31 GMT -5
Prayers for the Carmody family and especially Mrs. Carmody.
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Post by alum on Feb 1, 2019 15:08:44 GMT -5
That's too bad. They seem like a great family.
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Post by rgs318 on Feb 1, 2019 15:56:43 GMT -5
It appears to be a huge burden for anyone. They will certainly be in my prayers.
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Post by WCHC Sports on Feb 1, 2019 16:01:56 GMT -5
Best of luck and get well soon.
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Post by HC92 on Feb 1, 2019 16:22:40 GMT -5
Definitely praying for them. Barbara is very good people.
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Post by nycrusader2010 on Feb 1, 2019 18:57:44 GMT -5
Best wishes for as Herculean a recovery as is possible. Talk about a family who is dedicated to the Holy Cross community.
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Post by nhteamer on Feb 3, 2019 14:39:46 GMT -5
Ditto on the prayers
Bill Carmody is a great coach and we are lucky to have him
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Post by hcbball on Feb 4, 2019 12:41:47 GMT -5
Cancer sucks!!
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Feb 8, 2019 18:14:09 GMT -5
Saw this thread on the Northwestern board.....one really nice post: During my senior year, a few friends and I went to Indy for the BTT. After winning the opening round (IU, I believe), we got to the arena early for the second game, and settled into the secondary NU section in the corner when a woman started talking to us about school, our time as students, our support of the team and friendships with players over the years. Fast forward through a few minutes of pleasant conversation, she asked if these were our seats, and maybe we might like a little closer view. Follow me, she said, as she shepherded us right down to the first few rows of center court among the coaches' and players' families, just to provide a little thank-you to a group of seniors who had attended upwards of 80 games during some lean times as students. We lost to Purdue that night, ending our tenure in the student section, but we sure had a sweet view to do it. Barbara is a really sweet woman who truly cared about NU and the students during the Carmodys' time here. Cancer sucks - I know it too well - and I wish her all the best in her fight. 4 rwhitney014, Saturday at 12:50 PM Last edited: Saturday at 2:31 PM northwestern.forums.rivals.com/threads/carmody-to-miss-holy-cross-games-as-wife-battles-cancer.43487/ |
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Post by HC92 on Feb 8, 2019 19:21:38 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing, Dave. Very nice story and not at all surprising.
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Post by Non Alum Dave on Feb 14, 2019 8:29:47 GMT -5
Just wanted to mention that Barbara was at the game last night, cheering on the guys.
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