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Post by td128 on Feb 5, 2019 9:19:08 GMT -5
I am of the opinion that it is far better to pick the fight and perhaps lose an individual battle so as to draw a line in terms of where one stands on values and principles and ultimately win the war.
In trying to keep everybody happy or at least content and not hold people fully accountable, one typically cedes the moral code upon which any organization rests.
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Post by td128 on Feb 5, 2019 8:28:43 GMT -5
Here is another take in regard to the duration of this investigation. In talking with an individual involved in both personal and personnel investigations, this individual had the following to say:
"What is a 20-month investigation of improper interaction and /or engagement between a professor and a student?"
"A cover up."
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Post by td128 on Feb 4, 2019 18:36:01 GMT -5
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Post by td128 on Feb 4, 2019 17:53:00 GMT -5
So based on what has been learned so far, it appears that TPTB on campus allow a predator hitting on a student to remain on campus as a senior member of the faculty during a 20 month investigation AND then put him on administrative leave AFTER Worcester Magazine publishes the story.
After gagging on the fact that an investigation of this nature went on for 20 months, I would hope the first question posed by the BOT to those in position of authority on campus who handled/are handling this situation is, . . . "You did what?"
Perhaps the Campus Policy Book should be updated to read, "For those in a position of power, authority, or oversight, if you hit on the students or subordinates, "PACK YOUR BAGS and GTFO!!"
Wow . . . just wow . . .
#uninspiring
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Post by td128 on Feb 2, 2019 6:29:48 GMT -5
www.worcestermag.com/news/20190123/sexual-misconduct-allegations-raise-concerns-at-holy-crossWow . . . How do you spell predator? I may be inaccurate in my assessment of what has been released but it appears that the college put Professor Dustin on administrative leave after months of investigation BUT only after the Worcester Magazine article came out. The timing of these developments raises concerns and would seem to add support to the premise that " transparency is the best disinfectant." Speaking of which, this statement in the article referenced above is particularly disturbing: "Multiple sources from within Holy Cross indicate the cases of Dustin and Christie are emblematic of a much larger problem."Once again, you never find just one mouse.Wow. That statement from the article has all the earmarks that there are whistleblowers at Holy Cross who have tried to bring to light that the issues exemplified by the predatory nature of Christie's and now Dustin's behaviors run much deeper. The fact that "multiple sources" are referenced by Worcester Magazine on this topic indicates that the whistleblowers feel their concerns have gone unheeded. This is not uncommon practice when confronted by whistleblowers but raises serious questions as to the accountability of those at the top. To think that this may be the case while time was spent over the last few years engaged in what many view as pandering on the topic of a mascot is very troubling. Additionally, if anybody sees a statement from the college or any Catholic college on the recently passed legislation in NY and similar legislation in other states dealing with life and the birthing process, can you please share it with me (DM me)? I'm looking to see where our leaders within Catholic education stand on the topic and if they feel any accountability to speak out on selected specific legislation. Perhaps they might also help educate us with some comparative analysis on how a wall and the topic of immigration, illegal and otherwise, generates all sorts of dialogue regarding morality while infanticide seems to generate nary a peep? Hmmmmm . . . Don't want to get political here so just DM me. Thanks.
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Post by td128 on Jan 25, 2019 8:40:31 GMT -5
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to US!!
Let's Win!!
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Post by td128 on Jan 25, 2019 7:12:33 GMT -5
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Post by td128 on Jan 8, 2019 10:44:24 GMT -5
"I came to Holy Cross as an overconfident if not cocky 18 year old and 4 years later Tom Gilmore had made me a man."
Holy Cross Crusader graduate from the Class of 2007 shared this sentiment with me. Similar sentiments were shared countless times over the years, often long after the playing days were completed and the time on the hill was in the rear view mirror.
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Post by td128 on Dec 30, 2018 5:30:33 GMT -5
Seems fairly obvious that if we wanted the 4 teams with the best overall personnel that we could annually take the top 3 teams in the SEC along with the top ACC team (for now Clemson) and call it the playoffs.
More than one coach has said that winning the ACC championship in hoop is more difficult than winning the NCAA hoop championship. Would seem that the same could be said for the SEC in football.
Is ND overrated? I don't think so.
The SEC is under rated and for a reason. To do otherwise would be to highlight the reasons why these teams -- and Alabama especially -- are loaded year in and year out. I am not saying Alabama is breaking the rules to the extent that there are rules to break. But what does Alabama and its other top tier teams in the SEC have and use to its advantage?
- A plethora of talent and speed throughout the south making it a recruiting hotbed. Not in debate.
- For all intents and purposes an Open Admissions policy. When was the last time you heard an SEC coach indicate that they lost a kid due to Admissions. Not in debate. - A willingness/desire/practice of actively engaging in over recruiting so that they run kids off/out of the program. Not widely discussed but very real.
The top 4 teams this year in terms of personnel were almost certainly Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, and take your pick among LSU, Ohio State, Florida.
Clemson is special, no doubt about it and all the credit to Dabo Swinney for developing what certainly appears to be a perennial power. That said, I think you can make a compelling case that the SEC Championship is as close to the National Championship game or certainly the semi-final game as anything that will come out of the Bowl Playoffs. But if the selection committee were to go there and consistently include another SEC team if not two would be to send a message to the rest of college football that would cause an uproar.
So, easy to take shots at the Irish but that strikes me as a disservice to Brian Kelly and all those connected to ND. Not easy to win 12 games against major D1 programs. Ask all those other programs including Ohio State how tough it is to show up every weekend and strap it on and get the W.
By the way, remember two years ago when the Clemson Tigers took on the Buckeyes in the semi-final game? Final score, Clemson 31 - Buckeyes 0.
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Post by td128 on Dec 21, 2018 10:50:57 GMT -5
Forrest, who was named a finalist for Super 11 Monday, was clocked at 4.48 in the 40-yard dash at Boston College. His athleticism and academic credentials (he's carries a 3.5 GPA) have helped make him an attractive recruit.
With his knee healed this spring, Forrest was a member of New Rochelle's 4x100 relay, which won Section 1 and NYSPHSAA championships, and placed fifth in the state in the shot put.www.lohud.com/story/sports/high-school/lohud-varsity-insider/2018/07/18/football-recruiting-jordan-forrest/797647002/Think there are many Patriot League linebackers running a 4.48 especially with the size of Jordan Forrest? I don't think so. Let's Win!!
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Post by td128 on Dec 21, 2018 9:25:42 GMT -5
Christmas comes early making today a spectacular day to be a Crusader:
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Post by td128 on Nov 21, 2018 5:52:58 GMT -5
Congratulations to these Crusaders on receiving this well deserved recognition. No doubt they all played with real passion and poise and provided real pleasure for Purple fans everywhere.
I echo Coach Chesney's comments regarding the emphasis on team. While often both praise and regrettably ridicule or derision can be directed toward any one single individual, football is the ultimate team sport. Why do you think seemingly every football coach to ever walk the sidelines wears out the phrase, "DO YOUR JOB"?
No need to tell the faithful here what they already know on this topic but not a bad thing to remind ourselves of when it comes to watching all our Crusaders on all our teams lay it on the line.
LET'S WIN!!
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Post by td128 on Nov 18, 2018 19:04:05 GMT -5
Figured this might be a good link to highlight for those who missed the game or care to rewatch history in the making. The regulars around these parts are well aware that the fireworks started with about 5 minutes left to go in the 3rd quarter. watchstadium.com/live/151088/
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Post by td128 on Nov 18, 2018 5:02:40 GMT -5
I figured I would wait before posing my question, the answer to which strikes me as screamingly obvious, but I wanted to see if anybody else might raise it. I know that it has been raised in the past but I do not recall anybody referencing the question I will ask momentarily in the context of this game thread and post-game commentary. The way the game unfolded and the Gtown defense stifled our offense time and again, it was almost as if the Hoyas had our playbook and knew exactly what our schemes and calls were. So, do you think the fact that Coach Murphy spent two months at Georgetown as their OC prior to coming back to his New England roots as our OC had any bearing on the game? guhoyas.com/news/2018/1/31/Football_Announces_Patrick_Murphy_as_Offensive_Coordinator.aspxYou think? Which begs the next question as to what we did differently -- if anything -- to counter Gtown's ' inside information'? I am mindful that it is not like we might put in an entirely new offense in the course of a week but I would not be so naive as to dismiss or discount this factor as weighing on this game and how it played out. Yesterday's game on the field was . . . indescribable in many ways but ultimately a record setting win for the Crusaders. Congratulations to Coach Chesney, staff, team, and everybody connected to the program. The fight in this team is truly special and the stuff that winning programs must have to be successful over the long haul. We got it and it is a beautiful thing. Thank you Coach Chesney. What about the game behind the game, though? Those are equally and often far more interesting. As to winning the second halves of games this year, I think people have overlooked HC's secret weapon who has gotten some credit this year but IMO not nearly the amount he deserves. As one longtime college football insider recently told me about this individual, "he will be the difference maker in upwards of half of a team's victories over the course of the year." I was blown away by that statement and inquired further and this insider repeated it with emphasis. High praise indeed for the Crusaders' dedicated Strength Coach, Chris Grautski: goholycross.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&ATCLID=211694270&DB_OEM_ID=33100For those on Twitter, give him a follow: twitter.com/BodybyGrautski
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Post by td128 on Nov 17, 2018 16:00:44 GMT -5
Never in doubt . . .
FoCF Game Balls: Macklin Kortebein with 2 blocked punts returned for TDs, the entire D led by Teddy Capsis who was all over the field, Martin Dorsey with 13 catches and many of the clutch variety, and Teneo Ayeni for a catch that was simply spectacular.
Despite not having his best game, if this is Geoff Wade's last game as a Crusader he finishes 8-5 while the team during those years was a combined 13-20. I will let the football experts in the audience figure that one out. #winner
Chu chu rah rah . . .
HC GU 1st Downs 17 10 3rd down efficiency 3-14 2-16 4th down efficiency 1-2 0-0 Total Yards 286 212 Passing 280 80 Comp-Att 23-46 8-22 Yards per pass 6.1 3.6 Interceptions thrown 4 1 Rushing 6 132 Rushing Attempts 28 40 Yards per rush 0.2 3.3 Penalties 5-44 8-45 Turnovers 6 2 Fumbles lost 2 1 Interceptions 4 1 Possession 28:39 31:21
See you boys and girls in Annapolis . . .
Let's Win!!
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Post by td128 on Nov 17, 2018 12:11:28 GMT -5
Well, no sense saving any of the Novocaine . . . LET'S WIN!!
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Post by td128 on Nov 16, 2018 11:41:57 GMT -5
Safe places? I hope that phrase is never confused with "not taking appropriate risks so as to achieve meaningful personal growth." Sometimes I wonder if the phrase is used in such an all encompassing fashion that it covers an All of the Above framework.
I would hope that HC promotes a culture and community in which students are encouraged to move well beyond their "safe" places so they develop meaningful relationships and growth in the process. Sometimes I wonder if promoting "safe" places actually has the exact opposite result of what HC would want in terms of promoting personal growth. I guess one could mix and match that phrase and the many usages.
This said, I do empathise with those students on campus who are the target of inappropriate behaviors. There is certainly no room for that. Where and how that line is drawn may be difficult but I think it is certainly better to err on the side of safety and respect. What else helps? I would think a healthy environment on campus in which exciting and engaging activities are prevalent and regularly scheduled should be helpful to fostering a culture in which mutual respect is promoted and expected >>> What helps advance this environment? >> WINNING TEAMS >> Get those kids out of their dorms and cloistered quarters so they meet and engage others from outside their comfort zone and have some FUN while they are doing it!!
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Post by td128 on Nov 11, 2018 6:41:42 GMT -5
Team Statistics (Final) 2018 Holy Cross Football Fordham vs Holy Cross (Nov 10, 2018 at Worcester, Mass.)
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FIRST DOWNS.............. 20 13 Rushing..................... 3 3 Passing..................... 16 9 Penalty..................... 1 1 NET YARDS RUSHING...22 56 Rushing Attempts............31 40 Average Per Rush........... 0.7 1.4 Rushing Touchdowns.......0 0 Yards Gained Rushing.....84 93 Yards Lost Rushing..........62 37 NET YARDS PASSING....273 165 Completions-Attempts-Int...32-53-0 16-25-1 Average Per Attempt......... 5.2 6.6 Average Per Completion......8.5 10.3 Passing Touchdowns.......... 1 2 TOTAL OFFENSE YARDS.....295 221 Total offense plays......... 84 65 Average Gain Per Play....... 3.5 3.4 Fumbles: Number-Lost.......... 2-2 1-0 Penalties: Number-Yards....... 6-50 5-40 PUNTS-YARDS................... 8-248 10-299 Average Yards Per Punt...... 31.0 29.9 Net Yards Per Punt.......... 25.1 25.7 Inside 20................... 2 0 50+ Yards................... 0 0 Touchbacks.................. 1 2 Fair catch.................. 1 3 KICKOFFS-YARDS................ 3-151 4-247 Average Yards Per Kickoff... 50.3 61.8 Net Yards Per Kickoff....... 40.3 38.8 Touchbacks.................. 0 3 Fair Catch Yards............ 0 0 Punt returns: Number-Yards-TD. 1-2-0 2-27-0 Average Per Return.......... 2.0 13.5 Kickoff returns: Number-Yds-TD 1-17-0 3-30-0 Average Per Return.......... 17.0 10.0 Interceptions: Number-Yds-TD.. 1-9-0 0-0-0 Fumble Returns: Number-Yds-TD. 0-0-0 0-0-0 Miscellaneous Yards........... 0 0 Possession Time.........31:53 28:07 1st Quarter................. 6:18 8:42 2nd Quarter................. 6:12 8:48 3rd Quarter................. 9:33 5:27 4th Quarter................. 9:50 5:10 Third-Down Conversions....... 5 of 18 5 of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions..... 1 of 2 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances... 1-2 2-2 Touchdowns.................. 0-2 1-2 Field goals................. 1-2 1-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards 2-24 4-34 PAT Kicks..................... 1-1 2-2 Field Goals................... 2-2 1-1 Points off turnovers.......... 0 3
FoCF game balls Derek Mountain, Corey Stefanik, Ryan Brady, Joe Lang, and Derek Ng.
IMO, Corey's blocked punt in the 3rd quarter was the play of the game.
I think the Fordham FG may have been good from 65. That ball looked like it was shot out of a cannon.
Our offensive play calling remains a mystery to me. Time and again Fordham had 8 men in the box and we ran into the line or east west. That said, I have seen games like these end up as Ls far too often so a HUGE W and a great sign that the team can find a way to win under challenging circumstances. For those not in attendance, the wind and temps made for bone chilling type setting. I stood throughout the second half because the chill of the Fitton metal seats was none too pleasant.
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Post by td128 on Nov 9, 2018 18:45:16 GMT -5
What am I looking for tomorrow aside from a resounding victory over the Rams? 1. For our league leading top rated QB Geoff Wade to further elevate the gap between him and the 2nd rated QB in the league in Efficiency Rating and TD passes (nobody is even a close 3rd): R PASSING (Min Att/GP of 15) G COMP ATT INT PCT YDS TD LONG AVG/G EFFIC 1. Mayes, Brad (LEHIGH) 9 146 269 12 54.3 1792 9 85 199.1 112.4 2. Bitikofer Logan (BUCKNELL) 6 103 187 8 55.1 1050 7 74 175.0 106.0 3. Johnson Gunther (GU) 9 136 259 5 52.5 1523 7 70 169.2 107.0 4. Breneman, Grant (COLGATE) 8 103 160 3 64.4 1347 5 86 168.4 141.7 5. O'Malley, Sean (LAFAYETT) 9 158 283 11 55.8 1503 3 46 167.0 96.2 6. Wade,Geoff (HC) 9 116 186 7 62.4 1433 13 72 159.2 142.67. Tim DeMorat (FORDHAM) 8 103 185 6 55.7 1247 10 87 155.9 123.6 That efficiency rating of 142.6 is off the charts. Our QB last year had an efficiency rating of 119.7 2. For our lead running back Dominic Cozier to have a monster day and eclipse the #2 back in the league in yardage and take sole position in rushing TDs from his 8 current rushing TDs: 1. Holland, James (COLGATE) 8 133 760 5.7 8 52 95.0 2. Bragalone, Dom (LEHIGH) 8 176 660 3.8 4 52 82.5 3. Cozier,Domenic (HC) 8 113 607 5.4 8 30 75.93. For our lead receiver Martin Dorsey to expand his lead in terms of touchdown receptions from his current number of 5: RECEIVING G REC YDS TD LONG AVG/C AVG/G REC/G Dorsey,Martin (HC) 9 35 467 5 72 13.3 51.9 3.9 4. For Blaise Bell to get his first touchdown reception of the year. He is FAR too good of a receiver not to have a TD catch this year. 5. For the D to stand tall and seniors Ryan Brady, Neil Vorster, Teddy Capsis, Jake Mcardell, Corey Stefanik, Akeem Walcott, and Damion Baker to "have a day" and pitch a shutout on Senior Day. For the serious students in the crowd who would like to review the statistics in an easier to read -- and thus more meaningful fashion -- here is the link to the league site: patriotleague.org/stats.aspx?path=football&year=20186. LET'S WIN!!!
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Post by td128 on Nov 3, 2018 13:41:18 GMT -5
Geoff Wade . . . once allowed to go over the top . . . well, you know . . . adapt the system to the talent rather than forcing the talent into a system . .
Let's Win!!
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Post by td128 on Nov 3, 2018 13:17:17 GMT -5
Halftime statistics for HC from ESPN . . . looks like we have some recent grads with a little extra eligibility . . . once We let Geoff Wade go over the top, the offense opened up and allowed for some running opportunities primarily for Dominic Cozier . . wind obviously a factor as well.
Holy Cross Passing C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT Geoff Wade 8/10 115 11.5 0 0 TEAM 8/10 115 11.5 0 0
Lafayette Passing C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT Sean O'Malley 12/19 82 4.3 0 0 TEAM 12/19 82 4.3 0 0
Holy Cross Rushing CAR YDS AVG TD LONG Domenic Cozier 8 34 4.3 2 23 Spencer Gilliam 1 9 9.0 0 9 Geoff Wade 3 8 2.7 0 7 Matt Bhaya 1 7 7.0 0 7 Miles Alexander 3 2 0.7 0 2 Coan Calabrese 2 0 -2.0 0 2
TEAM 16 50 3.1 2 23
Lafayette Rushing CAR YDS AVG TD LONG C.J. Amill 8 65 8.1 1 58 Harrison Greenhill 1 26 26.0 0 26 Selwyn Simpson 3 11 3.7 0 5 Nick Pearson 3 7 2.3 1 4 Sean O'Malley 1 -3 -3.0 0 0 Team 1 -19 -19.0 0 0 TEAM 17 87 5.1 2 58
Holy Cross Receiving REC YDS AVG TD LONG Tenio Ayeni 2 47 23.5 0 35 Martin Dorsey 2 41 20.5 0 32 Richie DeNicola 2 14 7.0 0 13 Blaise Bell 1 8 8.0 0 8 Derek Mountain 1 5 5.0 0 5 TEAM 8 115 14.4 0 35
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Post by td128 on Nov 3, 2018 12:20:32 GMT -5
Fairly obvious that Lafayette is stacking the box. May want to think about going over the top.
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Post by td128 on Nov 3, 2018 6:01:42 GMT -5
Anybody remember this line from a game in 2016?
Passing Cmp-Att-Int Yds TD Long Sack ------------------------------------------------- 21-27-0 238 3 39 2 Totals... 21-27-0 238 3 39 2
Would be nice to see a repeat of that today and a resounding beatdown of the Leopards.
LET'S WIN!!
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Post by td128 on Oct 29, 2018 13:19:03 GMT -5
The 1998 Yankees? Really? Is that with the juice or without?
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Post by td128 on Oct 27, 2018 16:02:05 GMT -5
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