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Post by iona05 on Feb 3, 2020 19:46:57 GMT -5
Agreed. This post was uncalled for. What did you see or read in the entire post that was uncalled for? Maybe you don't agree with the premise; maybe you think the team does not need help; maybe you think Coach A is not struggling to lead this group; maybe you think the situation is,as indicated in one of your posts, hopeless. From another of your prior posts, you seem to think the Athletic leadership is knocking it out of the park. And while we are on your prior posts: "Everyone needs to assume some responsibility for this wasted season — players and Arnold included." Everyone means everyone, right? Not just the players, not just Arnold! Give them some Help! I hope my plea for the obvious need for help is more called for that the "shitcan the whole season" stated in "Top 5 worst season in Iona history IMO." You have quit?? The season is only half over. And speaking of leadership, our athletic director was on the bench yesterday clapping and fist bumping the players from warm ups through the final buzzer, encouraging them and showing support. That is strong leadership IMO, particularly when morale is as low as it is right now. Very few people probably saw this since there were only about 5 people from this board who showed up to support the team. IMO, this season has been an epic failure so far, but I think the AD has done everything possible to support the program and demonstrate solid leadership.
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Post by iona1970 on Feb 3, 2020 23:51:23 GMT -5
What did you see or read in the entire post that was uncalled for? Maybe you don't agree with the premise; maybe you think the team does not need help; maybe you think Coach A is not struggling to lead this group; maybe you think the situation is,as indicated in one of your posts, hopeless. From another of your prior posts, you seem to think the Athletic leadership is knocking it out of the park. And while we are on your prior posts: "Everyone needs to assume some responsibility for this wasted season — players and Arnold included." Everyone means everyone, right? Not just the players, not just Arnold! Give them some Help! I hope my plea for the obvious need for help is more called for that the "shitcan the whole season" stated in "Top 5 worst season in Iona history IMO." You have quit?? The season is only half over. And speaking of leadership, our athletic director was on the bench yesterday clapping and fist bumping the players from warm ups through the final buzzer, encouraging them and showing support. That is strong leadership IMO, particularly when morale is as low as it is right now. Very few people probably saw this since there were only about 5 people from this board who showed up to support the team. IMO, this season has been an epic failure so far, but I think the AD has done everything possible to support the program and demonstrate solid leadership. 05, people that quit on the season would not know members of the staff were on the bench since they weren't there, but it's the players that quit
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Post by iona81 on Feb 4, 2020 7:05:04 GMT -5
70- How could you expect any fan support,it’s a 20 minute drive from New Rochelle to Manhattan,that’s asking a lot!! Wonder where all the people that attended the selection show the last 4 years were!!!
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Post by thehat on Feb 4, 2020 7:45:54 GMT -5
70- How could you expect any fan support,it’s a 20 minute drive from New Rochelle to Manhattan,that’s asking a lot!! Wonder where all the people that attended the selection show the last 4 years were!!! I don’t think it’s the 20 minute drive that’s keeping fans away from that game. It’s something else.
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Post by ic59 on Feb 4, 2020 8:10:43 GMT -5
I used to go to the Manhattan game, and spent a lot of time looking for a parking space. And often parking on Broadway, and making the long climb up the hill. For me those days are long over. It's called old age.
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Post by epatrick on Feb 4, 2020 10:10:50 GMT -5
What did you see or read in the entire post that was uncalled for? Maybe you don't agree with the premise; maybe you think the team does not need help; maybe you think Coach A is not struggling to lead this group; maybe you think the situation is,as indicated in one of your posts, hopeless. From another of your prior posts, you seem to think the Athletic leadership is knocking it out of the park. And while we are on your prior posts: "Everyone needs to assume some responsibility for this wasted season — players and Arnold included." Everyone means everyone, right? Not just the players, not just Arnold! Give them some Help! I hope my plea for the obvious need for help is more called for that the "shitcan the whole season" stated in "Top 5 worst season in Iona history IMO." You have quit?? The season is only half over. You claim there is a leadership void in the AD and that it is “damaging” the kids. This is a completely unsubstantiated claim and I would ask you what facts you have to support this argument? Claiming that the season is an all-time disappointment and claiming that the AD leadership is broken and damaging the kids are two completely different things. Right on 05!
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Post by epatrick on Feb 4, 2020 10:15:10 GMT -5
I used to go to the Manhattan game, and spent a lot of time looking for a parking space. And often parking on Broadway, and making the long climb up the hill. For me those days are long over. It's called old age. Same here, I59. Can't take the hills even though I had a secret parking space. A fellow club member, a die-hard Jasper, told me the same thing.
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Post by St. Louis Gael on Feb 4, 2020 10:38:20 GMT -5
What did you see or read in the entire post that was uncalled for? Maybe you don't agree with the premise; maybe you think the team does not need help; maybe you think Coach A is not struggling to lead this group; maybe you think the situation is, as indicated in one of your posts, hopeless. From another of your prior posts, you seem to think the Athletic leadership is knocking it out of the park. And while we are on your prior posts: "Everyone needs to assume some responsibility for this wasted season — players and Arnold included." Everyone means everyone, right? Not just the players, not just Arnold! Give them some Help! I hope my plea for the obvious need for help is more called for that the "shitcan the whole season" stated in "Top 5 worst season in Iona history IMO." You have quit?? The season is only half over. You claim there is a leadership void in the AD and that it is “damaging” the kids. This is a completely unsubstantiated claim and I would ask you what facts you have to support this argument? Claiming that the season is an all-time disappointment and claiming that the AD leadership is broken and damaging the kids are two completely different things. Half empty arena, defections from the roster - real and rumored, chaos on the floor, to name a few. Glad to hear that the AD was on the bench cheerleading the squad. Now we need a plan. Where is all this going? "This team has quit. How can the program expect the fans and alums to care and give money when these guys have completely bailed." "Everyone needs to assume some responsibility for this wasted season . . .". I happen to think that these kids are busting their asses - trying to be "The Man". I think Arnold is busting his ass. I have said all I am going to say on this subject. I will await our leadership.
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Post by epatrick on Feb 4, 2020 11:20:06 GMT -5
I have said all I am going to say on this subject. Good.
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Post by iona1970 on Feb 4, 2020 11:28:04 GMT -5
I used to go to the Manhattan game, and spent a lot of time looking for a parking space. And often parking on Broadway, and making the long climb up the hill. For me those days are long over. It's called old age. they now have a parking lot with a shuttle
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Post by St. Louis Gael on Feb 4, 2020 11:55:20 GMT -5
I have said all I am going to say on this subject. Good. You have your fingers in your ears and sticking out your tongue? ? ?
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Post by ic59 on Feb 4, 2020 12:47:17 GMT -5
1970, good to hear. A while back someone told me about the shuttle, but they said they leave you off and you have to climb a lot of steps. Is that still the case?
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Post by epatrick on Feb 4, 2020 13:08:51 GMT -5
You have your fingers in your ears and sticking out your tongue? ? ? No. I've grown up not just older.
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Post by epatrick on Feb 4, 2020 13:13:27 GMT -5
St. Louis Gael,you Know I think highly of you but I disagree with placing blame on the AD for the way this season turned out.
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Post by GuyF on Feb 4, 2020 15:46:26 GMT -5
AD can take some blame for the scheduling nonsense, but not for the actual season.
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