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Post by hoyaparents on Oct 10, 2010 8:23:16 GMT -5
DanMcQ, been there, done that.
Not even the courtsey of a response.
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Post by hoyaparents on Oct 10, 2010 8:10:41 GMT -5
DanMcQ, I have followed the threads.
The constant, no plan, no timetable.
We both agree, its time to move off the dime.
But our real problem is no real alumni support. Assuming 30 football recruits a year, over 50 years, that's 1,500 football alumni. How many follow or contribute to the GU football? How does that compare with other comparable programs?
Yesterday's game thread, a total of just 16 were on line following the game. The quality of the radio broadcasts is unacceptable.
Until such time that an effort is made to reconnect with the alumni base, and change the culture, we are p*ssing into the wind.
I'm not giving up, it's a call to action.
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Post by hoyaparents on Oct 10, 2010 7:28:06 GMT -5
DanMcQ, so let me get this straight.
I have heard the same reports about an "interested potential" major lead donor for the past year or so.
So the future of Hoya athletic facility improvements is focused on this one "interested potential" major lead donor.
Thousands of high profile, successful GU alums, and we're down to one "interested potential" major lead donor.
No leadership, no public commitment to get it done, just one "interested potential" major lead donor.
Sounds like a plan.
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Post by hoyaparents on Oct 9, 2010 10:59:22 GMT -5
DanMcQ, I'm not comparing the two programs, you know that.
Were does MSF stand? How about the basketball and training facility upgrades? Who is in charge?
The fact is, noboby seems to know. Clearly, the upgrade of the athletic facilities is not a front burner issue. If that's not the case, only the Manhattan Project was a bigger kept secret.
We hear many rumors, but little in the way of tangible results.
I suggest that the new AD step before the microphones and give his "State of the Union" address. What is the mission? What are our goals and objectives? What is the timetable?
This effort needs leadership and direction, not silence and excuses.
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Post by hoyaparents on Oct 9, 2010 9:57:11 GMT -5
The University of Nebraska today announced it was increasing its seating capacity from 81,067 to 90,000. The expansion and improvements will cost $ 56 million.
Nebraska AD Tom Osborne called the expansion, "modest."
Come on Georgetown Administration, put someone in charge who can get MSF done. No more excuses, no more delays, get it done, now!!!!
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Post by hoyaparents on Oct 2, 2010 8:05:54 GMT -5
A perfect football day in Hamilton, New York. Sunny, temperatures in the low 50's, winds calm.
The playing surface is fieldturf, not natural grass.
Are you ready for some football?
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Post by hoyaparents on Oct 2, 2010 7:53:00 GMT -5
Dear loved ones,
Thank you so much for all of the support and love you have shared with my family and me during my illness and well before I ever became sick. After 7 weeks, I was discharged yesterday from the hospital and I am so happy to be home in Raleigh where I'll be recovering for the next several months. Your prayers gave me strength, you messages gave me encouragement, and knowing that I'd see you once I recovered kept me determined to keep fighting. I can't wait to give and get hugs from you all.
Love,
David
This message was posted on David's CaringBridge website this morning.
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Post by hoyaparents on Oct 1, 2010 21:46:46 GMT -5
This game is the biggest test of the season. If the Hoyas can get past Colgate, and I think they will, the next four games are all winable.
Can you imagine the Hoyas going into the Lehigh game at 8 and 1 with the Patriot League title on the line. Priceless!!!!!
Okay Hoyas, one game at a time.
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Post by hoyaparents on Oct 1, 2010 11:30:38 GMT -5
Friday, October 1
David's finally home. Thanks for all the concern and prayers that have helped support him and his father and sisters through this terrible ordeal. Davis is still recovering and regaining his strength after 6 weeks in the hospital.
Again, we all appreciate the love and support.
Michael
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Post by hoyaparents on Sept 29, 2010 10:04:39 GMT -5
Slow down guys. Let's get through this season, show continued progress. To get blown out by a 1-A opponent gets us nothing, except maybe some cash. I don't think Army or Navy would be a big payday.
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Post by hoyaparents on Sept 29, 2010 8:20:33 GMT -5
In an article that appeared in today's New York Post, "Having survived the most recent wave of expansion intact, the Big East Conference is studying ways to bolster its position and has targeted Texas Christian University as a very attractive candidate to help strengthen its football league."
TCU (4-0) is currently a member of the Mountain West Conference and is ranked fifth in national polls.
Good market, Dallas / Ft. Worth, but not in Big East footprint.
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Post by hoyaparents on Sept 27, 2010 7:19:44 GMT -5
Monday, September 27th
David continues to look better. He is much more upbeat and is walking often so that he can regain his strength.
I hope that he will continue to improve and that he will be able to go home in the near future.
Michael
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Post by hoyaparents on Sept 17, 2010 18:01:11 GMT -5
From CaringBridge.org
Not too much to report, which I think is a good thing. David is in a regular room and is generally trending better. Naturally the road to health has some ups and downs but it's good to see that overall he is way ahead of where he was a week ago.
He's not strong enough yet to have visitors and has been limited to immediate family only. I hope that next week this time I can report that he is home.
Michael
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Post by hoyaparents on Sept 15, 2010 20:02:13 GMT -5
No, that poll is the real deal.
Yale is a no show, only Colgate and Holy Cross from the PL.
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Post by hoyaparents on Sept 15, 2010 18:43:51 GMT -5
See polls in Tuesday's USA today.
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Post by hoyaparents on Sept 15, 2010 18:20:52 GMT -5
The Hoyas are getting some respect, now number 178, up almost 50 places, and in the 1-AA rankings, Hoyas received some well deserved recognition.
If the polls mean anything, there is little differential between GU and Yale. Is there another upset in the making?
Last week I picked the Hoyas to upset Lafayette, I believe the GU will prevail again.
See you in New Haven.
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Post by hoyaparents on Sept 10, 2010 9:16:00 GMT -5
The Big East has extended on offer for Villanova to join the Big East football conference.
They would have a long way to go before they could compete on that level. What is the size of the student body at Villanova as compared to GU?
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Post by hoyaparents on Sept 10, 2010 9:08:25 GMT -5
Hoya D will keep them in the game. New OC will be the difference. I like the Hoyas in this one 17 - 10.
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Post by hoyaparents on Aug 11, 2010 8:13:33 GMT -5
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Post by hoyaparents on Mar 27, 2010 9:00:34 GMT -5
Yes, it is an impressive place with a wonderful history.
Don't count on 62,000 showing up, maybe 620 is more like it.
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