Athletic excellence is not a priority at FU. As long as the overall program is scandal free and the student athletes graduate at a good rate, the academic mission is successful. Athletic excellence is not demanded or I suspect even expected. Therefore given these parameters,the AD is viewed as successful. I don't know if Fr. McShane shares this view of athletics(we will soon find out) but until athletics are included as an integral part of the Univ. overall mission and excellence is demanded, nothing will change. Good coaches will occasionally arrive, succeed and then move on to more high profile programs. If not for the Herculean efforts of some devoted alums, imagine how bad it would really be. It has been this way for the 40 years I have observed the program. -- Fordham Rams Basketball Message Board

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Date Posted: Mon March 14, 2005 11:37:10
Author: RamBam67
Subject: Athletic excellence is not a priority at FU. As long as the overall program is scandal free and the student athletes graduate at a good rate, the academic mission is successful. Athletic excellence is not demanded or I suspect even expected. Therefore given these parameters,the AD is viewed as successful. I don't know if Fr. McShane shares this view of athletics(we will soon find out) but until athletics are included as an integral part of the Univ. overall mission and excellence is demanded, nothing will change. Good coaches will occasionally arrive, succeed and then move on to more high profile programs. If not for the Herculean efforts of some devoted alums, imagine how bad it would really be. It has been this way for the 40 years I have observed the program.
In reply to: Walsh 103 's message, "I have a quick question and I apoligize if this has been answered before. Since it seems to me that 9 out of 10 "people who care" meaning alumns and current students who care about our athletic program have a major problem with Frank and the job he has done why is he still in that position? I know everyone asks this question but there must be a reasonable answer. Is his relationship with the O'hare and McShane that strong, or maybe he has deep connections with a few major donors? I am not looking for people to dump on him there seems to be enough of that, but I am looking for a real answer or atleast a guess as to why he has been able to hang around for so long. I just cant imagine that there isnt a reason that might make some sense. Please dont read into my question even an ounce of support for Frank. I look forward to the responses. I apoligize to those who are sick of this topic." on Mon March 14, 2005 10:34:26

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