tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post2370344536210083234..comments2024-03-24T05:21:33.293-04:00Comments on Eagle in Atlanta -- atleagle.com: What to do about Spaz's staffATL_eaglehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16014348799382628049noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-28312458034983630322012-01-24T00:43:51.259-05:002012-01-24T00:43:51.259-05:00Today many offshore software companies prefer IT ...Today many offshore software companies prefer <a href="http://www.knacktek.com" rel="nofollow"><b>IT staffing Atlanta</b></a>services to achieve competency and qualified human resources to match standard of working.IT staffing Atlantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065813396619106697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-28328989463592979722011-11-29T06:08:38.954-05:002011-11-29T06:08:38.954-05:00Thanks for your input, Peggy.Thanks for your input, Peggy.Dariushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07846444942276961774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-5676691072204526052011-11-28T09:11:32.702-05:002011-11-28T09:11:32.702-05:00This is my first time i visit here. I found so man...This is my first time i visit here. I found so many interesting stuff in your blog, especially its discussion. From the tons of comments on your articles, I guess I am not the only one having all the enjoyment here! Keep up the good work.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.knacktek.com/itstaffing.aspx" rel="nofollow"><b>IT staffing Atlanta</b></a>IT staffing Atlantahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065813396619106697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-44523926502831830632011-11-28T00:29:58.241-05:002011-11-28T00:29:58.241-05:00WI:
I don't think we'll see Leahy replaced...WI:<br />I don't think we'll see Leahy replaced with a non-SJ. BC is Jesuit ground-zero in the the wesernt hemisphere, let alone the US. Georgetown has cultivated a very different approach to the world (focus on Govt and diplomacy, med school, etc) to the extent that it makes sense for them to have a lay president. BC didn't expand to Brighton campus, absorb the STM, and build the new Faber community for nothing. If all other Jesuit universities in the country went lay, my guess is that we might be the last one standing Part of the long range plan is to become the premier Catholic university in the nation...something that only really happens with ordained leadership. <br /><br />I share your sentiment...but I don't see that happening. <br /><br />Back to sports....Ryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14768915293598447957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-60219344289826835552011-11-27T22:25:43.073-05:002011-11-27T22:25:43.073-05:00Mod - thumbs up.Mod - thumbs up.Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07896667472435291267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-29715087452636655872011-11-27T22:19:01.310-05:002011-11-27T22:19:01.310-05:00Mod34B -
Got it, fair enough, I can't argue w...Mod34B -<br /><br />Got it, fair enough, I can't argue with that. My roommate at BC actually had Fr. Leahy, SJ as an academic adviser (one of like 3 students per year to get him). He was always under the impression that Fr. Leahy was pretty hands off with the athletic department and trusted Gene to do what's right. That being said Fr. Leahy isn't naive about the importance of the athletic department's success in terms of alumni engagement, donations, etc. Fr. Leahy also would talk about how he and Gene had a pact...they were in it together and if one left the other would leave and vice versa. My roommate was also under the impression that Fr. Leahy would probably retire after the big "Light the World" campaign concludes in 2015. So, if that all holds true I think they might both retire in 2015 (it also makes sense given their ages). And if we pull a Georgetown and Fr. Leahy isn't replaced by another Jesuit I'll never give another dollar to the school, but that's a conversation for another time. <br /><br />I think that GDF is good at fundraising and politicking (growth in endowed scholarships, ACC entry, etc. during his tenure prove that point), but its obvious that he is overbearing on the football program and really stubborn (like his refusal to admit that donor based seating for the entire lower bowl of Conte for basketball was a mistake).WI_Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03782064378275342229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-10277659648611024462011-11-27T21:05:02.690-05:002011-11-27T21:05:02.690-05:00WI eagle, I was only referring to Father Leahy&#...WI eagle, I was only referring to Father Leahy's lack of supervision of GDF. <br /><br />But i agree with you on the other points .mod34bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129365485893573618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-51649595793826422492011-11-27T21:01:30.487-05:002011-11-27T21:01:30.487-05:00ATL, you forgot to mention the most important coac...ATL, you forgot to mention the most important coach of all, Coach Flip.downtown_residenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310171123874762405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-73908138663992108532011-11-27T20:44:58.538-05:002011-11-27T20:44:58.538-05:00I came across this article a little while ago from...I came across this article a little while ago from EO - from Chip Kelly a couple of years ago.<br /><br />Here's an excerpt:<br /><br />Told that some people consider his offense futuristic, Kelly demurred. He mentioned isosceles triangles and other geometric principles.<br /><br />“It dates back to the Pythagorean Theorem,” he said. “It’s actually ancient history.”<br /><br />Seeing the quizzical looks on the faces of reporters, Kelly broke it down more simply. It’s basic math. <br /><br />Count the number of players a defense lines up in the box, he said. If there are too many defenders to block, pass the ball. If there are too few defenders to stop the run, run the ball.<br /><br />“It’s really that simple,” he said. “We all just try to make it look fancy.”<br /><br />That's the kind of coaches we want - coaches who can count and act accordingly.<br /><br />If not, we need offensive coordinators and staff who will encourage the players - and then let them call their own plays during the game based on simply counting.<br /><br />We do not want an OC who runs the ball up the middle with 8 defenders in the box. We do not want an OC who calls for a play everyone - EVERYONE - in the stadium knows is coming.<br /><br />We want an OC who will be his own man and rebuff the Coaches DeFilippo and Spaziani. If Brock can do that, give him a chance. If not, I hope he leaves.<br /><br />We want coaches who coach to win every game - and who give the players a chance to win.<br /><br />We want enthusiasm.......... we know what qualities we want.<br /><br />It doesn't matter - at least not this minute.<br /><br />Gene has now painted himself into the corner of assuring a great season next year and for years to come.<br /><br />Year 4 of Frank Spaziani will be the beginning of BC's resurgence in the ACC and in the FBS. Take it to the bank.Big Jack Krackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12202172743722727956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-6973463303208403242011-11-27T20:10:55.951-05:002011-11-27T20:10:55.951-05:00Mod34B, why has Fr. Leahy, SJ been a disappointmen...Mod34B, why has Fr. Leahy, SJ been a disappointment? You can't dispute that, since he took over as president in 1996...<br /><br />The endowment has grown by a factor of 4...the school is in the midst of its second major capital campaign...application volumes and admission standards have increased materially...racial, socio-economic, and geographic diversity have increased materially... rankings (USNWR and others) have increased materially...men's hockey won 3 NCAA championships, men's basketball went to the dance 7 times, had 3 All-Americans, football had 12 straight winning seasons...the number of Jesuits on campus has doubled with the creation of the School of Theology and Ministry (re-affiliation with Weston)...C21 Center was created...I could go on and on and on.<br /><br />Boston College is in a much better place than it was in 1996 and much of that success is because of Fr. Leahy, SJ. Calling him a major disappointment is really short sighted.WI_Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03782064378275342229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-33549172477383076552011-11-27T18:53:07.768-05:002011-11-27T18:53:07.768-05:00janebc,
Perk up!
We are BC. You are BC.
Y...janebc, <br /><br />Perk up! <br /><br />We are BC. You are BC. <br /><br />You have every reason to have no hope for next year (even though, actually, I do think there is some hope for a winning season)<br /><br />I felt depressed too about everything to do with Spaz - hiring, extension, retention etc. Then I thought: BC is my school. Not Spaz's, and certainly not GDF's. <br /><br />Leahy is also a major disappointment,<br /><br />All three will be gone soon enough (ok, soon, but not soon enough) <br /><br />WE ARE BC!!! Not them. We'll continue to support and root for BC long after the incompetents are gone, gone, gone..<br /><br />Next year, and maybe a few years after that, might be rough, but BC will be back. <br /><br />Ever to Excel.mod34bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129365485893573618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-90255092994807451462011-11-27T17:03:27.637-05:002011-11-27T17:03:27.637-05:00Friday's announcement left me with no hope fo...Friday's announcement left me with no hope for Boston College football I can only express my amazement and disgust as Boston College has stood by and allowed one individual to do years worth of damage to the football program. I am sickened and deeply saddened.janebchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17791245043741163109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-44326648550909056572011-11-27T10:04:30.011-05:002011-11-27T10:04:30.011-05:00i understand the continuity angle as a reason for ...i understand the continuity angle as a reason for keeping brock. that being said, our offense was so abysmal this year that there needs to be a fall guy. whether its the o-line coach (devine) or the WR coach (day) or something else, i'm not sure, but we had one of the worst offenses in america for the 3rd season in a row. keeping the same crew of coaches for "continuity's" sake borders on insane.EL MIZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042895353703675136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-59935755702687972752011-11-27T09:11:24.904-05:002011-11-27T09:11:24.904-05:00ATL, what about Ryan Day? EO posters speculat...ATL, what about Ryan Day? EO posters speculate he is joining Urban Meyer at OSU.mod34bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129365485893573618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-82655060662458820782011-11-27T08:27:24.901-05:002011-11-27T08:27:24.901-05:00Mark Blaudschun's article in today's Globe...Mark Blaudschun's article in today's Globe reads "Spaziani, BC may be on to something" and says he should come back. This is our Globe beat reporter?<br /><br />Next year I'd like Mark to sit next to me at every home game to help me understand the genius of Spaz.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10064674401956925437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-22697186017632544352011-11-27T00:27:02.119-05:002011-11-27T00:27:02.119-05:00JBQ is into the sauce tonight. Maybe acid, too.JBQ is into the sauce tonight. Maybe acid, too.Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18135806261199062006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-71729994515586716862011-11-26T23:44:46.578-05:002011-11-26T23:44:46.578-05:00JBQ -- Just Be Quiet.JBQ -- Just Be Quiet.neenanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13094645831951941617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-26164514862292137352011-11-26T22:46:58.058-05:002011-11-26T22:46:58.058-05:00ND came out tonight wearing their "Flutie uni...ND came out tonight wearing their "Flutie uniforms" against Stanford. "Ever to Excel", Baby! as Dick Vitale would say. I am one of those whose heart was broken in the Jags controversy and his cute as buttons 4 kids. I can tell you for sure that BC was ripped off in both ACC championship games by the referees. Once you have tasted the rarified air, then you want to return. Once you have crossed the Rubicon, there is no turning back. Even the chair of the board of trustees has a superior, even if it be God Himself. Sorry to remind evryone about the subject of reality. BC has a mission that the history of SLU shows can be the death of civilization. Semper Fi. If you spit in th eye of evil, then you will know. Fight on.JBQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344181644293746758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9512562.post-83444527848515420152011-11-26T21:41:09.310-05:002011-11-26T21:41:09.310-05:00McGovern also has major connections with New Jerse...McGovern also has major connections with New Jersey high school programs---- he keeps that pipeline open. Spaz is the one who needs to go. For whatever reason ABC had a lot of solo shots of Spaz during the Miami game. Every time I saw that mug it reminded me that that "old grumpy grandpa" we all have in our families. You know, the one always mumbling to himself, never happy, impossible to satisfy, blah blah blah. So sad, I was thinking, "this is best that we could do ???" And then GDF had the audacity to try persuade us to believe that Spaz was the best in the last 15 years. Sometimes its best to just keep your mouth shut, and GDF should have done so. If he needed to speak he should have been honest and simply stated that Spaz has a contract to complete, and BC simply can't afford any changes at this time. I am sure this years, and next years, revenue losses are going to be severe. So, anyway, to preserve any hopes of some half way decent recruiting, if Spaz ain't going then no one else should either. One thing for sure, no season tix from me, and actually no one should buy them unless you are in love with your seat or if BC ends up offering some deeply discounted packages. Tickets can be purchased on game day for next to nothing, and after half- time you can sit just about anywhere you please. Yes, I am pissed......hskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665347557230526036noreply@blogger.com