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Post by jctnhoya4ever on Mar 3, 2023 14:37:02 GMT -5
As soon as Hoyas get blown out in first game of the big east tournament, within a week the athletic director will come out and say it was a bad year but we believe Ewing is still the man to run the program. Wait and see if that want happen. Ridiculous as it gets.
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Post by sweetness on Mar 3, 2023 14:42:42 GMT -5
As incompetent as our leadership has been -- and as little faith as I have in them -- this time I think they all know it's over.
If they are dumb enough to run this back they will see fan involvement at as low of a level as any high major has ever seen.
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Post by SSHoya on Mar 3, 2023 14:44:19 GMT -5
As soon as Hoyas get blown out in first game of the big east tournament, within a week the athletic director will come out and say it was a bad year but we believe Ewing is still the man to run the program. Wait and see if that want happen. Ridiculous as it gets. So you're an optimist? A true pessimist believes that Jack D will extend Ewing's contract for garnering 2 more victories in conference play than last year! Improvement!! |
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sweetness
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Post by sweetness on Mar 3, 2023 14:49:42 GMT -5
I generally think it's best to expect the worst and hope for the best. And I'm hoping that we already got the worst!
I think there is enough Pitino smoke to at least think that we are out there making inquiries and having conversations.
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Post by bigskyhoya on Mar 3, 2023 15:21:59 GMT -5
As soon as Hoyas get blown out in first game of the big east tournament, within a week the athletic director will come out and say it was a bad year but we believe Ewing is still the man to run the program. Wait and see if that want happen. Ridiculous as it gets. If that happens, there will be three posters left on this site. |
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Post by DonkDonk on Mar 3, 2023 15:31:07 GMT -5
I do think it's high time for Casual's source on the Board (who indicated that a decision has been made that Ewing will not return) to re-contact Casual and provide additional information. While the source is probably accurate, that source gets a bit shakier with each passing day and no word on when. While Jack was apparently given leeway, that must be running out.
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Post by TC on Mar 3, 2023 15:52:56 GMT -5
I do think it's high time for Casual's source on the Board (who indicated that a decision has been made that Ewing will not return) to re-contact Casual and provide additional information. While the source is probably accurate, that source gets a bit shakier with each passing day and no word on when. While Jack was apparently given leeway, that must be running out. 2004 : Big East tournament ends March 13 2004 : Esherick fired March 16 2017 : Big East tournament ends March 11 2017 : JT3 fired March 22 I think PR statement watch starts an hour from now at 5 PM EST Friday March 3 with the ability to bury an announcement at 5 PM on a Friday, and probably goes until 13th or so. If we get to March 14th and no word, I think then you start worrying. |
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Post by iowa80 on Mar 3, 2023 16:04:26 GMT -5
I do think it's high time for Casual's source on the Board (who indicated that a decision has been made that Ewing will not return) to re-contact Casual and provide additional information. While the source is probably accurate, that source gets a bit shakier with each passing day and no word on when. While Jack was apparently given leeway, that must be running out. 2004 : Big East tournament ends March 13 2004 : Esherick fired March 16 2017 : Big East tournament ends March 11 2017 : JT3 fired March 22 I think PR statement watch starts an hour from now at 5 PM EST Friday March 3 with the ability to bury an announcement at 5 PM on a Friday, and probably goes until 13th or so. If we get to March 14th and no word, I think then you start worrying. I already have March 10 in the pool. The disgraceful way in which the season has ended should hasten things along, although that probably shouldn’t have been necessary. |
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Post by professorhoya on Mar 3, 2023 16:26:39 GMT -5
As soon as Hoyas get blown out in first game of the big east tournament, within a week the athletic director will come out and say it was a bad year but we believe Ewing is still the man to run the program. Wait and see if that want happen. Ridiculous as it gets. He’s gone. The bigger hurdle is Pitino or equivalent vs mediocre coach hire. |
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Post by astrohoya on Mar 3, 2023 16:40:15 GMT -5
These multiple days after our season firings would be huge hindrance in finding a new coach. There is no decision to be made. If they wait any time at all, we potentially lose out on other opportunities. Anything after March 9 is unacceptable.
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Post by TC on Mar 3, 2023 16:42:34 GMT -5
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Post by 1427hoya on Mar 3, 2023 17:09:48 GMT -5
I doubt Pat could field a team next year if he stayed. He’d seriously have to recruit at Yates
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Post by concord on Mar 3, 2023 18:56:18 GMT -5
The complete cessation of recruiting news speaks volumes. I just hope the bandaid is ripped off swiftly.
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Post by hoyasaxa2003 on Mar 3, 2023 19:39:40 GMT -5
I doubt Pat could field a team next year if he stayed. He’d seriously have to recruit at Yates We’d easily be a 300-level team that would likely lose to the horrible teams Ewing likes to schedule. I think one reason Ewing’s departure needs to be made ASAP and a new coach hired as quickly as possible (without making a dumb decision) is to try to, if at all possible, make an effort at keeping guys like Akok who really would be a good addition to any team under any new coach. |
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Post by Highsmith on Mar 3, 2023 20:03:16 GMT -5
As soon as Hoyas get blown out in first game of the big east tournament, within a week the athletic director will come out and say it was a bad year but we believe Ewing is still the man to run the program. Wait and see if that want happen. Ridiculous as it gets. Nah....he's gone. |
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Post by astrohoya on Mar 3, 2023 20:05:47 GMT -5
Do they still have the open tryouts at whatever the equivalent of Midnight Madness is? If not, I’m sure where Ewing would find a team if he came back.
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Post by practice on Mar 4, 2023 9:55:04 GMT -5
2004 : Big East tournament ends March 13 2004 : Esherick fired March 16 2017 : Big East tournament ends March 11 2017 : JT3 fired March 22 I think PR statement watch starts an hour from now at 5 PM EST Friday March 3 with the ability to bury an announcement at 5 PM on a Friday, and probably goes until 13th or so. If we get to March 14th and no word, I think then you start worrying. I already have March 10 in the pool. The disgraceful way in which the season has ended should hasten things along, although that probably shouldn’t have been necessary. The 11 day delay in firing JT3 was inexcusable. If you recall, not only did the Hoyas lose on March 11th, but Tremont Waters requested a release from his commitment. And it still took 11 days to fire JT3. Unbelievable. I agree with TC ... this crew is so pathetic that I think they wait until Monday March 13th to say anything ... meanwhile, if they had any brains -- and frankly if they wanted to give Ewing a dignified last game in the garden -- they would have already announced that he will retire/part ways after the BE tournament. There would probably be a pretty good crowd there on Wednesday and maybe pump up the team a little. Also, it would give the TV crew time to prepare some stuff on Ewing at the garden, etc ... it has the potential to even do a little damage control ... maybe. But no .. instead he'll lose and then nothing will happen for several agonizing days. I can't stand how incompetent and tone deaf the leadership is. |
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Post by TC on Mar 4, 2023 10:12:01 GMT -5
I think the announcement comes Monday the 6th or Tuesday the 7th- I think they want that sendoff.
If you don't make the announcement before Wednesday, I don't think you are guaranteed that round of applause because of uncertainty.
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Post by FrazierFanatic on Mar 4, 2023 11:12:49 GMT -5
You all really think Patrick would want to coach a game after an announcement he is being fired? He could care less about a sympathy round of applause. Monday the 13th is most likely, although I could see it next Friday to try to have the news partially obscured by the conference tournaments and escalated bubble watch.
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Post by TC on Mar 4, 2023 11:15:59 GMT -5
You all really think Patrick would want to coach a game after an announcement he is being fired? He could care less about a sympathy round of applause. Monday the 13th is most likely, although I could see it next Friday to try to have the news partially obscured by the conference tournaments and escalated bubble watch. a) I don't think Patrick wanted to coach the last few games b) I think he knows he's fired c) Yes, I think he really wants that round of applause, he loves that stuff - this is the guy who pulled the "don't you know who I am" tantrum with MSG security d) he gets his money either way |
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