BU 2013 Offseason Thread - Bring on the Mighty Quinn

[mookie1995]

Do coaches make a great difference in hockey (NHL, that is). Did Scotty Bowman win so many Stanley Cups because he was a better coach than everyone else? Or, did he just have better players?

Players play.
Coaches never score one td. One run. One basket. One goal.

[brassbonanza]

Re: BU 2013 Offseason Thread - Bring on the Mighty Quinn

Does Parker keep an office? If so, would it be at Agganis- or somewhere else? Will he have any involvement with the current team, recruiting, etc.? Is he likely to attend some/most/none of the games? Where does he sit? Will he complain about the concessions?

Keep an office, yes, likely in SMG as stated. Involvement in the team, etc., he said at his press conference, no. He won't be at practices, he won't be peering over Quinn's shoulder or anything. He was very explicit that he doesn't want to cast a shadow or be in the way. Surely, he'll be nearby to chat if necessary, but he seemed very intent on removing himself from the operations of the program. By NCAA rule, he cannot recruit once his contract as head coach formally expires. All he said he was going to do was go to the games and sit with his grandchildren in their box. Whether or not he'll bring his knock the goal off its pegs pocket switch remains to be seen.

[brassbonanza]

Re: BU 2013 Offseason Thread - Bring on the Mighty Quinn

Per Twitter, Roberto committed to BU today. Didn't say what year.

[Drew S.]

Per Twitter, Roberto committed to BU today. Didn't say what year.

USHR twitter says this fall. I hope it works out for him.

[Nick Papagiorgio]

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Per Twitter, Roberto committed to BU today. Didn't say what year.

*****http://i42.tinypic.com/2956dd4.jpg******

"Bobby! It's me, your daddy, Roberto! You know, I saw you on the NESN and how you was going to the NHL!"

"I'm not going to the NHL. I'm going to go to school and graduate."

"To hell with school, dopey! Take the money! Then we can be partners! Just like that Tiger Woods and his daddy!"

[Terrierbyassociation]

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What has Mike Bavis done, or failed to do, to justify that kind of remark?

Nothing, I just heard so many fans complain about him, it was ridiculous. He's an assistant coach! Who cares what happens as long as he isn't getting the team in trouble off the ice.

[mookie1995]

Re: BU 2013 Offseason Thread - Bring on the Mighty Quinn

"AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 8:53 AM
I've heard that Parker has refused to give up his office for the new coach Quinn. Can nayone confirm this?"


saw this over on tbhb in comments. bc troll? i can't even begin to believe this is accurate...

[Harry Cleverly]

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I see Nick Roberto has committed to BU.
It appears defenseman Jack Faso (committed 4/22) has gone missing from the BU Hockey Fans Blog, but is still listed on Heisenberg's 2013 List. Anything up with that?

[defkit]

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I see Nick Roberto has committed to BU.
It appears defenseman Jack Faso (committed 4/22) has gone missing from the BU Hockey Fans Blog, but is still listed on Heisenberg's 2013 List. Anything up with that?

From what I hear, Faso is attending BU. Whether or not he'll be on the hockey team is another question. If he were to make it, it would be as a walk-on.

[mpereira]

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Yeah seems like we have plenty of depth on D already so it would be an uphill climb for him. 9 on the roster as of now(Noonan,Privitera, Grzelcyk, MacGregor, Oksanen, Somerby, MacAfee,Ronan,Ryan)

[Rogie21]

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I believe BU is looking to add another forward as the roster now has 14. It'll be a very young group with just two seniors and two juniors. Tommy Kelley who had been listed as 2013 or 2014 will be in the 2013 class.

[Harry Cleverly]

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Yeah seems like we have plenty of depth on D already so it would be an uphill climb for him. 9 on the roster as of now(Noonan,Privitera, Grzelcyk, MacGregor, Oksanen, Somerby, MacAfee,Ronan,Ryan)

Interesting how fast things can change.
Privitera apparently returning (and his brother coming) and Noonan coming back for his senior year. If that hadn't happened, Grzelcyk, Oksanen and MacGregor would have been the only returnees on the blueline (I consider Ronan a winger who only plays in an emergency).
Somerby and MacAfee are recruits; Ryan a walk-on. And apparently Faso, who I've heard can play.

You can't have too much depth, as last season proved. Now if there are no midseason departures, BU looks to be in good shape for Quinn's maiden voyage.

[ericredaxe]

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"AnonymousApril 29, 2013 at 8:53 AM
I've heard that Parker has refused to give up his office for the new coach Quinn. Can nayone confirm this?"


saw this over on tbhb in comments. bc troll? i can't even begin to believe this is accurate...

What would common sense tell you?

[mookie1995]

What would common sense tell you?

Someone shoulda retired a while ago

[thetruthhurts]

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Interesting how fast things can change.
Privitera apparently returning

Has this been confirmed? i assumed Parker was going to allow the new coach to decide his fate.