RDF
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Post by RDF on Jun 15, 2009 9:12:58 GMT -5
As many here tried to mention a while back--but had posts removed--Robert Burke is no longer a member of coaching staff. The official Hoya site has removed him from list of staff members--and this is despite having last year's roster still up.
MOD NOTE: A thread on the topic was locked (and still exists) primarily because of inter-poster bickering as there was no official announcement at the time. Posts were not removed as far as I know.
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Post by tpk3 on Jun 15, 2009 10:35:33 GMT -5
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hoyaLS05
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Post by hoyaLS05 on Jun 15, 2009 12:37:40 GMT -5
Also FWIW, Burke does not come up in a search of the GU directory (contact.georgetown.edu).
Neither does JT III, but the other assistants do, as does Coach Emeritus John R. Thompson.
Interestingly, a search for Thompson revealed Keith Hollis Thompson, who apparently has not yet received the same treatment as his teammates and been removed from the directory.
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Post by tpk3 on Jun 15, 2009 13:02:59 GMT -5
It is probably best to just delete this thread until something more definitive is released from the school either way....
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TC
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Post by TC on Jun 15, 2009 15:06:55 GMT -5
It is probably best to just delete this thread until something more definitive is released from the school either way.... You gotta be kidding me. There's nothing halfway offensive here and there's some decent detective work. Threads shouldn't be deleted just because they scoop the Georgetown Politburo. |
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Post by BSM on Jun 15, 2009 18:15:19 GMT -5
His photo and bio are still up on the mens basketball page at guhoyas.com (under Coaches/Staff). Sometimes you try to read the smoke coming from McDonough and it's just grey.
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Post by TC on Jun 15, 2009 18:45:35 GMT -5
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JimmyHoya
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Post by JimmyHoya on Jun 15, 2009 18:49:25 GMT -5
Why were you looking up the roster and coaching staff in June?
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Post by jackdog74 on Jun 16, 2009 13:18:12 GMT -5
For what it's worth, Andy Katz in his Pre Season Top 25 (Hoyas #20), states that Robert Burke was let go. Nothing direct from the university, but....
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Post by Giannicolus Jones on Jun 16, 2009 13:22:00 GMT -5
For what it's worth, Andy Katz in his Pre Season Top 25 (Hoyas #20), states that Robert Burke was let go. Nothing direct from the university, but.... Link: Picking the 25 best not an easy taskAnd he put us at #18, not 20. |
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Post by HoyasAreHungry on Jun 16, 2009 13:32:04 GMT -5
one below the twerps...ewwww
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Post by kchoya on Jun 16, 2009 15:05:04 GMT -5
It is probably best to just delete this thread until something more definitive is released from the school either way.... You gotta be kidding me. There's nothing halfway offensive here and there's some decent detective work. Threads shouldn't be deleted just because they scoop the Georgetown Politburo. Unfortunately that's been the standard set by the admins on this board. So, if they want to be consistent, they should lock up the thread. Of course, I bet they won't. |
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Post by bicentennial on Jun 16, 2009 16:14:20 GMT -5
I do not believe the standard set for locking up threads about students transferring would necessarily be the same for an adult and long time employee of the University. I am sure that we would all like to wish Burke well in whatever endeavor he is joining. I am also sure we all look with regret on the loss of the last assistant from the final four team and hope that the new assistant when named will represent the school as well as the previous assistants including Burke have. Hopefully, his leaving will be greeted with a happy anouncement, perhaps Pat Jr. or Dikembe have decided to join the coaching ranks... at least this time of summer we can all dream or even hallucinate some happy news!
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Jun 16, 2009 16:22:42 GMT -5
I do not believe the standard set for locking up threads about students transferring would necessarily be the same for an adult and long time employee of the University. I am sure that we would all like to wish Burke well in whatever endeavor he is joining. I am also sure we all look with regret on the loss of the last assistant from the final four team and hope that the new assistant when named will represent the school as well as the previous assistants including Burke have. Hopefully, his leaving will be greeted with a happy anouncement, perhaps Pat Jr. or Dikembe have decided to join the coaching ranks... at least this time of summer we can all dream or even hallucinate some happy news! The rumors have generally indicated that Burke was dismissed, and it wasn't pretty. |
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Post by DanMcQ on Jun 16, 2009 16:27:38 GMT -5
In regard to "standards" and "consistency", the topic of Coach Burke was discussed earlier than this thread, as I mentioned above. While there has been no formal announcement by the university that Coach Burke has left, the removal of his name from the two directories linked above is essentially equivalent to that. There is no reason to lock this thread nor is this situation analagous to discussing the possible status of a current player in the absence of any verifiable announcement about it.
As to rumors about how the change happened, it's more fair to the parties involved to let them comment on that if they wish rather than hint at what may or may not have transpired. The important thing to the program is the change in personnel and what effect it may have on the team going forward. We won't know that until we see the final composition of the staff for next year.
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Post by tpk3 on Jun 16, 2009 16:33:46 GMT -5
Actually the mods have handled this situation correctly, or as best anyone could. Despite what overzealous fans want, these things should always be released by school officials (in some manner). These are people with families also, so if these stories turn out to be erroneous it hurts people. Don't think an internet fan will have their life irreparably altered if they have to wait a little while for info.
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Jun 16, 2009 16:39:11 GMT -5
His photo and bio are still up on the mens basketball page at guhoyas.com (under Coaches/Staff). Sometimes you try to read the smoke coming from McDonough and it's just grey. To follow Dan's edit above, Burke's bio has also been pulled off the main men's hoops page. |
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Post by DanMcQ on Jun 16, 2009 16:40:16 GMT -5
Just a request: Let's not devolve this thread into a back and forth about moderation styles. If you have a concern, PM one of us - we're always willing to discuss it.
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Post by lichoya68 on Jun 16, 2009 22:00:20 GMT -5
our moderators are very good i thought i remembered an aritlce in the post or the times about burkes leaving with no announcment of futher plans.. but maybe im wrong and i think that was weeks ago coach i did really like coach burke ALOT i thought very smart and nice so i do wish him well whatever happend GO HOYAS
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Post by kellycpcm on Jun 17, 2009 10:32:08 GMT -5
Did Burke interviewing at BU cost him his position at Georgetown?
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