I disagree. I always found Father McShane friendly and approachable. I have no idea what interest (if any) he has in sports. He strikes me as someone who would be open to change if the arguments in favor of it are strong and convincing. -- Fordham Rams Basketball Message Board

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Date Posted: Fri April 15, 2005 22:10:48
Author: Ram'98
Subject: I disagree. I always found Father McShane friendly and approachable. I have no idea what interest (if any) he has in sports. He strikes me as someone who would be open to change if the arguments in favor of it are strong and convincing.
In reply to: FC'97 's message, "All this talk is just a waste of time. FU is still a one-man show, and the President (not donors or even trustees) calls the shots. McShane is going to do exactly what McShane wants to do. He's an elitist, and when he was Dean of FC, he seemed a lot more interested in kids who were up for Fulbright grants than the rest of us peons. He has less interest in sports than O'Hare did. So you might as well all quit blathering on about new leadership, expanded facilities etc. It aint gonna happen!" on Fri April 15, 2005 21:21:32

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You hit it right on the nose. Fr. McShane is an intellectual, and to convince him to act, one must present a very intelligent, powerful argument. Is athletics at the forefront of his thinking? Of course not. It isn't for any college President in the country, even places like USC, Texas or Notre Dame. But Fr. McShane will listen if the argument is presented well and by many. I believe he has an open mind in general. He is a pragmatist - we must convince him of the benefits in the context of any recommendations. (NT) -- Rambacker, Sat April 16, 2005 14:21:07

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