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Post by sader1970 on Dec 9, 2021 8:57:13 GMT -5
Haven't seen anyone post it yet, so I will.
New AD's press conference today at 10:00 am. Anyone think he'll talk about football/Chesney?
We invite you to tune in for a live press conference with
Christopher “Kit” Hughes
Newly named director of intercollegiate athletics at Holy Cross
This morning, Thursday, Dec. 9 | 10 a.m.
Streaming live from the Doran Auditorium in the Hart Center at the Luth Athletic Complex
Watch the Press Conference
We welcome Kit as he begins his tenure in January. Read more about Kit’s background and experience here.
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Post by A Clock Tower Purple on Dec 9, 2021 9:27:02 GMT -5
Generic, stock answers about vision & philosophy. Highly doubt there will be anyone there will ask ask any specific coach/sport questions, and if they do, they'll get nothing back. It's not even his first official day on the job yet.
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Post by sader1970 on Dec 9, 2021 10:28:00 GMT -5
Kit said all the right things, IMO. Too bad we couldn’t hear the questions but one answer made pretty clear he wants Chesney to stay and Vince seemed to echo that.
No questions, or answers anyway, about basketball.
He also strongly implied that this will be a long term position for him because of all the family in close proximity.
First impression: a very solid hire.
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Post by bringbackcaro on Dec 9, 2021 10:29:38 GMT -5
Kit said all the right things, and I just hope he was sincere about making a commitment to Holy Cross and seeing things through, unlike the last two bozos.
It's also a breath of fresh air having PVR lead these press conferences. I particularly liked the way he jumped onto the end of Kit's answer about the football program to emphasize how he recognizes the program's importance to the school -- something McFarland and Burroughs wouldn't have done in a million years.
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Post by sader1970 on Dec 9, 2021 10:39:28 GMT -5
No question (he choked up) that family is his highest priority. With his own and his in-laws - his second family - it sounds like the only move he’d make is to a larger New England school like BC or Harvard where he could stay local but get more $$$$.
He’s not about to leave for Air Force or Creighton. 😉
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Post by lou on Dec 9, 2021 10:44:10 GMT -5
I didn't need to know that he came to HC because it's only an hour from his parents house and and hour from his in-laws house
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Post by football44 on Dec 9, 2021 10:58:16 GMT -5
Well Lou sorry if it offended you that the guy was mentioning where his parents live and where is wife’s family is from. Unbelievable some of the stuff people have to say. Always have to find something wrong. Be happy you have a guy who seems committed to continuing with the success of the football program. He even mentioned hockey so in my opinion today is a good day. Enjoy it!
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Post by lou on Dec 9, 2021 11:04:57 GMT -5
Trust me, I am really rooting for this hire to be successful
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Post by Pakachoag Phreek on Dec 9, 2021 11:14:26 GMT -5
No question (he choked up) that family is his highest priority. With his own and his in-laws - his second family - it sounds like the only move he’d make is to a larger New England school like BC or Harvard where he could stay local but get more $$$$. He’s not about to leave for Air Force or Creighton. 😉 And he played hockey at the Hart rink. |
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Post by football44 on Dec 9, 2021 11:19:42 GMT -5
We all are Lou! I think the mention of parents and in-laws was (hoping) stating a case that he won’t be like the last two using us as a jumping off point. Long term commitment on his part.
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Post by newfieguy74 on Dec 9, 2021 12:03:58 GMT -5
I didn't need to know that he came to HC because it's only an hour from his parents house and and hour from his in-laws house There are no curmudgeons like Crossports curmudgeons. |
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Post by mm67 on Dec 9, 2021 12:09:17 GMT -5
The comments were very encouraging. Welcome to the HC family.
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Post by bfoley82 on Dec 9, 2021 13:03:59 GMT -5
Kit said all the right things, IMO. Too bad we couldn’t hear the questions but one answer made pretty clear he wants Chesney to stay and Vince seemed to echo that. No questions, or answers anyway, about basketball. He also strongly implied that this will be a long term position for him because of all the family in close proximity. First impression: a very solid hire. The last AD went to college locally playing D1 Athletics, worked at local schools BC, PC, and Brown and still left. $$$$$ Talks |
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Post by Ignutz on Dec 9, 2021 13:41:38 GMT -5
Kit said all the right things, IMO. Too bad we couldn’t hear the questions but one answer made pretty clear he wants Chesney to stay and Vince seemed to echo that. No questions, or answers anyway, about basketball. He also strongly implied that this will be a long term position for him because of all the family in close proximity. First impression: a very solid hire. The last AD went to college locally playing D1 Athletics, worked at local schools BC, PC, and Brown and still left. $$$$$ Talks As long as there's a sky, there will be a dark cloud somewhere. |
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Post by purplehaze on Dec 9, 2021 16:12:09 GMT -5
Just watched the presser - I like the pick very much - I hope he realizes just how big a job this is at this moment with so many teams struggling to compete
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Post by alumni111 on Dec 9, 2021 17:40:30 GMT -5
Just watched the presser - I like the pick very much - I hope he realizes just how big a job this is at this moment with so many teams struggling to compete It's hard NOT to "win" an intro presser but KH still impressed. PHaze's point is the right one -- SO many things need fixing, big and small, short- and long-term. He needs to be sure he has the right people around him, so they can be empowered to help make the necessary changes. Haven't gotten a good vibe from athletics dept. functionaries for many years. That where's the culture change needs to start. |
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Post by Chu Chu on Dec 9, 2021 23:22:22 GMT -5
I think that it is a big deal that President Rougeau was there sitting next to him and voicing strong support for our athletic programs. I found that VERY encouraging.
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Post by Sons of Vaval on Dec 10, 2021 7:54:56 GMT -5
I think that it is a big deal that President Rougeau was there sitting next to him and voicing strong support for our athletic programs. I found that VERY encouraging. Have past HC presidents not been there to introduce the new AD? |
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Post by spenser on Dec 10, 2021 8:05:44 GMT -5
I think that it is a big deal that President Rougeau was there sitting next to him and voicing strong support for our athletic programs. I found that VERY encouraging. Have past HC presidents not been there to introduce the new AD? At the Marcus Blossom into, yes. |
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Post by lou on Dec 10, 2021 8:08:01 GMT -5
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Post by JRGNYR on Dec 10, 2021 8:18:38 GMT -5
One of my biggest takeaways from the press conference... gratitude. That he spent the first few minutes thanking the most important people in his life, both personally and professionally, was very classy IMO. Seems very authentic, which is also what I've heard about him from a few others who know him.
Rooting hard for him.
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Post by CHC8485 on Dec 10, 2021 9:14:31 GMT -5
Listened to the press conference and agree, while fairly standard in his responses, there was an emotion that was missing in the Pine & Blossom fairly robotic pressers.
And what I view as a positive sign, on the day of his introduction, he's already getting involved in HC life (outside of athletics) and tweeting about it. He's already off to a better start than his immediate predecessors.
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Post by hc6774 on Dec 10, 2021 10:31:40 GMT -5
One of my biggest takeaways from the press conference... gratitude. That he spent the first few minutes thanking the most important people in his life, both personally and professionally, was very classy IMO. Seems very authentic, which is also what I've heard about him from a few others who know him. Rooting hard for him. Mentors Tom O'Brien BC & NCSt football... any basketball? |
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Post by jkh67 on Dec 10, 2021 15:25:12 GMT -5
Just watched the presser - I like the pick very much - I hope he realizes just how big a job this is at this moment with so many teams struggling to compete HC fields a total of 27 men's and women's sports. I don't know how that compares with similar institutions, but it seems a large number for such a small school. I assume the number reflects the College's oft stated goal of providing as many opportunities as possible for student participation in varsity sports. Broad participation in intercollegiate athletics is no doubt a worthy goal. But varsity sports can...and should, to my mind...serve two other important purposes. To wit, to enhance the school's external "brand" and to increase the enthusiasm of students and alumni/ae for Alma Mater. (On the enthusiasm point, I've never forgotten what a Princeton grad said when the Tigers won the Ivy League football title one year after a long hiatus. He noted that the IL was certainly not the Big 10, but that history showed that alumni contributions jumped substantially whenever Princeton football or men's basketball did well.) Prioritization obviously becomes essential...not only within the Athletic Department, but in the President's office and on the Board of Trustees...if the school's athletic efforts are not to be dissipated by being spread too broadly. For me, football and men's basketball need to be the top priorities for TPTB and the AD. After the "big two", I rank baseball, men's lacrosse, and women's basketball. Why? Because I think they are the sports where HC can get the most "bang for the buck" in terms of branding and enthusiasm within the College community. "Prioritization" obviously starts with money. But it also includes something important that has been sadly lacking in recent decades. To wit, enthusiastic, vocal, and effective support from the President of the College and the Board of Trustees for the key sports and an emphasis on doing well (i.e, winning) in those sports, not just participating in them. I join with everyone in wishing the new AD great success. He has a very full plate in front of him as he joins our community. Go Cross! |
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Post by hchoops on Dec 10, 2021 17:36:59 GMT -5
I think that it is a big deal that President Rougeau was there sitting next to him and voicing strong support for our athletic programs. I found that VERY encouraging. And PVR was in NYC Wednesday speaking to alums and others at a festive Bryant Park Grill (reasonably priced) luncheon. He made a very favorable impression on me both in his prepared address/ Q&A, and especially in a one to one where he listened attentively. No rush job. |
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