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Date Posted: Saturday, August 21, 09:41:28pm
Author: El Duque
Subject: Here is, I think, a worthwhile topic for discussion

The selection of Greg Gattusso into Duquesne's athletic hall of fame is a no-brainer. Man had the best record in the history of the sport at DU, and along with Dan McCann and Elmer Layden will always rate as one of the best and most memorable.

The selection of a prominent booster to the HOF is what I'd like to kick around. And please, let me preface this discussion by saying that this is not meant to disparage the gentleman who has been selected this year, or anyone who has been selected in past years. What I want to kick around is the notion of electing non-athletes and non-coaches into an athletic HOF.

I'll start the discussion by saying two things:

1. I think there are other ways for the athletic department to recognize donors than to elect them into the hall. You can, for example, name something on one of our facilities for them. You can set up a separate plaque or wall of honor with the names of all of our significant boosters. In other words, I think their contributions should be acknowledged, but separately from the coaches and athletes.

2. There are a number of deserving athletes who should be well-qualified who haven't been elected to the HOF. I've taken the time to nominate a couple, and based on their achievements as athletes, I'm perplexed by the fact that they haven't gotten in. Now, when you add to that the fact that several boosters have gotten in during the past couple of years, it just seems to be a bit unfair.

Again, I'm not knocking anyone and I am appreciative that these boosters have supported the University and the Dukes.

Your thoughts?

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Agree, aside from Mossie and Palumbo and Goss. I would've wished the booster had graciously declined knowing that the HOF intentions are to highlight exceptional athletes. I'd go along with a designated 'Morreale Lounge' or another appropriate naming right area. Not meaning to rain on his parade because I am sure he is not the average booster. But watch out, Vince, because Duquesne is going to smile and hand you a plaque and then hold out a flat hand ready for the next big check. (NT) -- Alan, Sunday, August 22, 09:09:57am
- Booster-wise, Mossie was different because of his presence at the game. Goss is a legendary voice of the Dukes, and Palumbo gave us the building. So I agree on all accounts. John Clayton went from Duke sports editor to being the top football analyst at ESPN. I see that too. Good points! (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, August 22, 09:19:38am
I AGREE THEY NEED TO FIND AN ALETERNATIVE METHOD OF RECOGNIZING DONORS; BUT I DON'T THINK THE HOF IS APPROPRIATE; IT SHOULD BE RESEVED FOR THE ATHLETES, COACHES ETC. WHO PARTICIPATED IN SPORTS (NT) -- JULES, Sunday, August 22, 09:46:16am
VM better be the biggest $$ and most dedicated donor or else the others are gonna be p.o.'ed. (NT) -- Alan, Sunday, August 22, 11:51:33am
Dr. Morreale has been a radio sponsor of DU basketball for what seems like forever. I believe he deserves much thanks, appreciation, honors and recognition by the University, but I do agree it should not be the sports HOF. What might make his case a little different is his service to the University on the DU athletic fund, and other volunteer work. (NT) -- CLK, Sunday, August 22, 12:33:03pm
I believe Jason Duty should be considered (in about 5 years) for the Hall of Fame, since he embodied everything a student athlete and moral member of society should be. He was a real credit and spokesman for Duquesne University. (NT) -- William D., Sunday, August 22, 01:01:34pm
- Duty is a good kid, but he's hardly the only good kid to play for thr Dukes. Is Thiess not a good kid? How about guys like Wayne Smith, who played on crappy teams? Who in the last 30 years has been a better citizen than Kieron Achara? (NT) -- duq81, Sunday, August 22, 05:00:01pm
  - Willie Dee was joking. He's also the clean up man. Right Wille? See inside -- Alan, Sunday, August 22, 05:27:35pm
    - Joking or taking a cheap shot? We certainly have some clowns who thought their own lack of accomplishment in life entitled them to downplay Jason Duty's achievements. To '81's point, though, we have had plenty of great kids in our program. Great video Alan. The lyrics are hysterical. (NT) -- El Duque, Sunday, August 22, 06:38:29pm
      - Thx. Duty was a nice role player who dropped from the ceiling in a time of need. He should always find pats on the back at the Palumbo but no more than this. (NT) -- Alan, Sunday, August 22, 07:30:02pm
        I think that poster was really trying to draw some venom towards Duty with his silly post. Maybe Jason took his girl away, and this is his payback. (NT) -- duq81, Monday, August 23, 12:20:37am
        duq81 and El Duque's comments always seem to be somehow related to their insecurity with their masculinity. Please try to stay on topic. I was merely referring to Jason Duty's contribution as a Duquesne sports amabassador and one of their most notable players of this decade. (NT) -- William D., Tuesday, August 24, 01:31:13am
        Okay Mr. Duty. You win. (NT) -- duq81, Tuesday, August 24, 06:39:09am
        Why can't WilliamD read? (NT) -- El Duque, Tuesday, August 24, 08:41:17am
        Huh? (NT) -- WilliamD, Wednesday, August 25, 01:40:49pm
        I only challenged whether you were sincere in your praise of Duty. Fair enough, if you are. I'm sick of the senseless bashing that has been common the past four years. At no point did I perceive a threat to my manhood (nor did 81). (NT) -- El Duque, Wednesday, August 25, 01:56:12pm
Slightly off-topic, there was a very good article written by Gene Collier in Sunday's Post Gazette on David Morehouse, the Penguins' president. Greg Gattuso grew up in Beechview with David, and the article has several quotes from Greg regarding life growing up in his neighborhood. Link to P-G Article (NT) -- Phoenix Rising, Monday, August 23, 09:18:33am
Completely agree with your thoughts ED (NT) -- Mulder, Monday, August 23, 01:09:00pm
Once again, ED- I totally agree with most of what you said, but Buff Donelli may have been the best coach over Gatuso, Layden and McCann. When they shut the program down for WW II he was 29-3-2. Pitt cancelled the series after the Dukes beat them twice in four years and Massey rated his 1941 Team #1 major program in the nation and were in the AP Top 10. (NT) -- Coffee, Tuesday, August 24, 12:10:52am
- Gattuso was a magician who created trophies out of splinters of scrap. How many 59-0 games did we enjoy?! Gattuso is a wizard in every sense. Pitt is lucky and we are fortunate for his time with us. (NT) -- Alan, Tuesday, August 24, 06:44:19am
Great post by El Duque. In no way should boosters be in HOF. But if this is the new trend, a name to consider is Edward Fritzky. Ed, a pitcher, led the Duquesne baseball team in wins his senior year in the early 1970s. I believe his record was 7-2. He then made it big in biotechnology and about five years ago gave a 1.5 million dollar gift to Duquesne. (NT) -- Red72, Wednesday, August 25, 05:41:07pm

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