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Date Posted: Mon March 14, 2005 23:00:02
Author: Rambacker
Subject: I disagree with your statements. I happen to know that the strategic plan that is being conducted includes an in-depth look at our athletic program and how it should be positioned to support our future institutional mission. Basketball will be the centerpiece of our athletic program, in my opinion, and will be positioned to compete on a national stage. Our AD's future will fall into place according to his ability to manage a program at that level. You can come to your own conclusions related to that.
In reply to: JCC 's message, "As for "we will soon find out" about Fr. McShane's inclinations, I wouldn't hold my breath waiting to see how athletics fit into the Strategic Plan. I think it's already pretty obvious that Fr. McShane couldn't care less about sports, and doesn't see the athletic program as being in any way critical to the university's institutional progress. A friend of mine who teaches at the University of Scranton said not to expect anything from McShane in this regard. McShane's interest is in seeing Fordham become the intellectual center of American Catholicism, and having scores of undergraduates win prestigious fellowships. Despite his BC connections, he is very much in the tradition of past Fordham presidents who de-emphasized athletics. He is savvy enough not to antagonize alums by any further downgrading of the program, but we can forget about any real upgrades. I suspect that Frank will continue to serve in his dual role as lightning rod and figure-head as long as he wants." on Mon March 14, 2005 21:28:39


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