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Date Posted: 01:22:21 06/24/04 Thu
Author: greg neufeld yes, again
Subject: Re: Dogger
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's message, "Dogger" on 01:20:13 06/24/04 Thu
let me hear what you have to say.
Im not trying to be a jerk, I am just so very frustrated by this school and its athletic department. I worked my ass off for them for four years, and didnt get the least bit of respect. They just dont care, and its not going to change yet. I think we need a lot more pissed off people to make it happen. Mike McCaffrey was fired as head coach because he tried to challenge the athletic program in order to build the HC lax team to a competitive level. If coach Pascal has any hopes of doing this he is going to encounter the same problems. Its easy to be happy about this new coach and a new start, but the reality is that this is not going to solve anything.
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Re: Nothing Farther From the Truth -- NTKHC64, 09:09:45 06/24/04 Thu
"Mike McCaffrey was fired as head coach because he tried to challenge the athletic program in order to build the HC lax team to a competitive level."
My understanding and this is confirmed by administration and two parents of team members is that just the opposite is the case. Coach McCaffrey's termination was brought about by significant deficiencies in recruiting and other aspects of coaching.
If "They just dont care" then why was there any change made?
Wouldn't they just let the status quo prevail?
Under Regan, we've had new coaches appointed in football, men's basketball, and women's soccer. The qualifications of all are well known and Coach Willard has turned around a program that had fallen off in performance tremendously after the departure of Coach Blaney.
So let us know how Coach McCaffrey challenged the athletic program. While you are at it, perhaps you can explain what hard work you did for four years that earned you no respect.
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Re: Nothing Farther From the Truth -- greg.neufeld, 13:24:37 06/24/04 Thu
Well, your "understanding" is incorrect. I know Coach McCaffrey very well and i know what he went through in his years at HC. Deficiency in recruting? What does that mean. The man had no shot. How was he suppossed to recruit when he had nothing to offer, and absolutely no help from the administration. Honestly, who would actually want to play for Holy Cross?
"Why was any change made?" if they just dont care... Because they were sick of listening to coach McCaffrey arguing for some help with the team. They want someone who is going to sit there and accept that they are not important in the eyes of the Athletic Department or the Administration.
Yes, of course Dick made changes with the football and basketball teams, and yes coach Willard has done an excellent job. That is not what I am arguing here, he has no respect for the lacrosse team, and he has no desire to put some real effort into making it better.
Did you play on the team? Did you have to put up with Dick Regan's crap while "working your ass off" for a team and a sport and a school that you loved?
Im not even arguing that they Should put more effort into lacrosse, my point is that I wouldnt be so excited by this new coaching move, and i wouldnt by Dick's bullshit about moving in a new direction. The only direction he wants this team to move is into the ground.
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Re: Nothing Farther From the Truth -- Lax Sympathizer, 16:05:46 07/01/04 Thu
I find it comical that NTKHC64 can champion the quality of Dick Regan's coaching hires during his tenure. Look no further than the baseball team as proof that "non-revenue" sports (as if any of HC's sports provide the school w/revenue) are simply overlooked under his administration. First, Mr. Regan hired Paul Pearl to replace Coach Whalen...as if coaching a hockey program that was in transition to Division I was not enough on the man's plate (read: a convenient way to save money). Pearl did as best he could given the circumstances. After it had become clear (even to Regan) that it was ridiculous for Pearl to coach two Division I programs, Regan hired 68 year old assistant coach Fran O'Brien. Pearl's teams had just made the playoffs 2 of the last 3 years, and Regan responds by giving the head job to a man that he would no doubt have to replace within the next few years (as it wound up, O'Brien stayed for 3 forgettable seasons). Was there ever a search for a new coach? An interview process? Did Regan even realize that he passed on an excellent assistant coach with stellar credentials and a good rapport with the players in Steve Englert? I'd assume not. I'm glad to see that Craig Najarian now has the job, but he, like the new lacrosse coach, face an uphill battle regarding budgets, recruiting, etc. There is no reason that every sport at HC should not be able to compete WITHIN the Patriot League. Dick Regan should be held accountable.
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