DanMcQ
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Post by DanMcQ on Apr 3, 2017 13:35:59 GMT -5
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Post by glidehoyas (Inactive) on Apr 3, 2017 13:36:46 GMT -5
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seaweed
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Post by seaweed on Apr 3, 2017 13:39:35 GMT -5
Hopefully he is on a plane to New Haven already. And yes, you can take a plane to New Haven. Maybe bring AI with him just for fun.
I fully, 100% support this hire. Pat has just as much ability and potential as any prospect. To me, his roots in the program are a positive, not a negative. HOYA SAXA
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Post by HometownHoya on Apr 3, 2017 13:39:47 GMT -5
First key will be assistants. I don't mind if he keeps PEJr or Wallace (they have minor positions anyway) but I think Broadus and maybe Solomon need to be replaced.
Next hit the trail hard. Lots of open spots to be filled. I hope we go after the cream of the crop that is left over. Swing for the fences.
Finally, appease the fans. Many will be upset by this move since it is so close to the JTJr legacy. Personally, I think it's a legacy not worth burning. Either way, Pat needs to make it clear that this is HIS team.
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Elvado
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Post by Elvado on Apr 3, 2017 13:41:15 GMT -5
To bring back an old controversial slogan, the Hoya faithful will be "SPEWING FOR EWING"
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TBird41
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Post by TBird41 on Apr 3, 2017 13:41:42 GMT -5
First key will be assistants. I don't mind if he keeps PEJr or Wallace (they have minor positions anyway) but I think Broadus and maybe Solomon need to be replaced. Next hit the trail hard. Lots of open spots to be filled. I hope we go after the cream of the crop that is left over. Swing for the fences. Finally, appease the fans. Many will be upset by this move since it is so close to the JTJr legacy. Personally, I think it's a legacy not worth burning. Either way, Pat needs to make it clear that this is HIS team. I'd like to see two big recruiters with DC area ties and one former head coach who can help with the running the program part of the job. Anyone know what PE's relationship is with Buzz Peterson? Zagoria reported that Ewing has Peterson reaching out to potential assistants for him. |
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bamahoya11
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Post by bamahoya11 on Apr 3, 2017 13:42:18 GMT -5
Good luck.
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Post by larrylegend33 on Apr 3, 2017 13:43:25 GMT -5
There are 7 billion people on earth but somehow the most qualified head coaching candidate also just happens to be our most decorated former player. Nationwide search indeed.
Welcome to the 46th year of the Thompson regime.
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Post by jld54 on Apr 3, 2017 13:43:34 GMT -5
Great news! 100% behind you, Patrick, from a Hoya who started the same year as JT2!
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blueeagle
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Post by blueeagle on Apr 3, 2017 13:44:09 GMT -5
Can't stop smiling. Welcome home, Coach Patrick!
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BigmanU
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Post by BigmanU on Apr 3, 2017 13:48:47 GMT -5
There are 7 billion people on earth but somehow the most qualified head coaching candidate also just happens to be our most decorated former player. Nationwide search indeed. Welcome to the 46th year of the Thompson regime. And loving it. I love success, don't you? |
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Post by 8791hoyanc on Apr 3, 2017 13:48:56 GMT -5
Good luck Patrick! Get some big guys and some guards. Bring some, but not too much, NBA tempo to the college game.
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swhoya
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Post by swhoya on Apr 3, 2017 13:49:17 GMT -5
There are 7 billion people on earth but somehow the most qualified head coaching candidate also just happens to be our most decorated former player. Nationwide search indeed. Welcome to the 46th year of the Thompson regime. Give it a rest. He's the guy now. If he doesn't get it going fast, then come back with this. I'll joIn you. But in the mean time...give him a chance. Hoya Saxa. |
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Apr 3, 2017 13:49:44 GMT -5
While I am skeptical of the choice and disappointed that the university did not do a real search, I will fully support Ewing and hope for the best. I sincerely hope this works out.
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royski
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Post by royski on Apr 3, 2017 13:50:07 GMT -5
He wasn't my favorite candidate, but he's the choice, and he absolutely has the potential to succeed. I'll be rooting hard for him and our team. It's a new era! Hoya Saxa!
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HoyaFanNY
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Post by HoyaFanNY on Apr 3, 2017 13:50:57 GMT -5
welcome home big fella. time to go to work.
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concord
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Post by concord on Apr 3, 2017 13:53:16 GMT -5
Success requires building consensus among key stakeholders. Ewing was the consensus choice. He's paid his dues and he's ready to roll up his sleeves and prove how overlooked he's been. I think the future is a lot brighter than it was a month ago. And I'm fired up for the Ewing Era.
Can't wait to see what staff the Jordan posse puts together here.
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Post by ColumbiaHeightsHoya on Apr 3, 2017 13:53:30 GMT -5
Here we go! I think we easily have the most intimidating coaching staff. Now we need the players to boot. Good Luck PATRICK!!!
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paranoia2
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Post by paranoia2 on Apr 3, 2017 13:53:59 GMT -5
Bring back the press, bring back the toughness and bring back the respect.
Welcome Back HOME Patrick!!!
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Post by FromTheBeginning on Apr 3, 2017 13:54:52 GMT -5
From III to 33!!!!! Best of luck to the Big Fella - let's all get behind him and give him our undivided support. Hoya Saxa!
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