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UML Fires Coach MacDonald
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Patman
Rodent of Unusual Size
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
if it goes official... I'll just be happy to be done with "its a marathon not a sprint" type of stuff. I don't think its a great thing that we are in this situation... but sometimes you need to make a change.
edit: hokydad, if you want to fight the bcers on the lyles stuff do that on their thread.
if it goes official... I'll just be happy to be done with "its a marathon not a sprint" type of stuff. I don't think its a great thing that we are in this situation... but sometimes you need to make a change.
edit: hokydad, if you want to fight the bcers on the lyles stuff do that on their thread.
Well the bcers did come here instigating.
I'd also be willing to buy you a beer and an Absolut shot anytime Blaise
ScoobyFanClub
Registered User
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
Well, the story still says he will be fired - so who knows what happened at first. But stories are posted with sources all the time. Just a matter of how good the sources are
Well, the story still says he will be fired - so who knows what happened at first. But stories are posted with sources all the time. Just a matter of how good the sources are
northeastern
Registered User
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
I like Blaise.. wish him the best wherever he ends up.
There has to be a scapegoat & the buck stops with the coach.. especially with this situation.
G'luck Coach.
I like Blaise.. wish him the best wherever he ends up.
There has to be a scapegoat & the buck stops with the coach.. especially with this situation.
G'luck Coach.
ScoobyFanClub
Registered User
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
So anyway - I'm a Miami guy just kinda interloping on this thread, and worried about us losing more assistant coaches to other teams But why does everyone want MacDonald to go? This year was lousy, yeah, but he's had good years. No NCAAs, but maybe it's harder for Lowell these days.
So anyway - I'm a Miami guy just kinda interloping on this thread, and worried about us losing more assistant coaches to other teams
But why does everyone want MacDonald to go? This year was lousy, yeah, but he's had good years. No NCAAs, but maybe it's harder for Lowell these days.sterlippo1
Well-known member
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
like he is some golden boy savior, whatever. i would think UML and their fans would be better off with and prefer Cavanaugh (BECAUSE of his BC connections and York influence)even if it meant losing boy wonder Lyles.
like he is some golden boy savior, whatever. i would think UML and their fans would be better off with and prefer Cavanaugh (BECAUSE of his BC connections and York influence)even if it meant losing boy wonder Lyles.
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Greg Ambrose
Registered User
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
Scapegoat! Blaise is not some major league manager who is being sacrificed because he has a bunch of overpaid malingerers masquerading as baseball players. UML is Blaise's program, the recruiting buck stops with him, he is responsible for the product that is put on the ice. And, frankly, he has failed and on a number of levels. Let's start with the DUI, then let's go to the 2009-2010 season where UML was predicted to finish first, then this year where, according to CHN, he produced the worst record in the program's history and the fewest wins in over 40 years. All this from a guy who appeared to be Jack Parker's heir apparent just a few short years ago. Time to move on.
I do believe there is a reservoir of good will among the UML community for hockey. Several of the pieces are in place to have a successful program - one of the best arenas in the east, a now on-campus student body, and a hockey rich area that appreciates the college game. They just need the right guy to take these things and build on it. If Dennehy can do that at Merrimack, it can certainly be done at Lowell.
I like Blaise.. wish him the best wherever he ends up.
There has to be a scapegoat & the buck stops with the coach.. especially with this situation.
G'luck Coach.
Scapegoat! Blaise is not some major league manager who is being sacrificed because he has a bunch of overpaid malingerers masquerading as baseball players. UML is Blaise's program, the recruiting buck stops with him, he is responsible for the product that is put on the ice. And, frankly, he has failed and on a number of levels. Let's start with the DUI, then let's go to the 2009-2010 season where UML was predicted to finish first, then this year where, according to CHN, he produced the worst record in the program's history and the fewest wins in over 40 years. All this from a guy who appeared to be Jack Parker's heir apparent just a few short years ago. Time to move on.
I do believe there is a reservoir of good will among the UML community for hockey. Several of the pieces are in place to have a successful program - one of the best arenas in the east, a now on-campus student body, and a hockey rich area that appreciates the college game. They just need the right guy to take these things and build on it. If Dennehy can do that at Merrimack, it can certainly be done at Lowell.
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
If this becomes reality, hopefully members from the current freshman class and/or next year's recruits don't fly the coop. The frosh class really came together towards the end of the season and there are a good amount of recruits coming in. It's good to start a new chapter for the program, but hopefully the transition can be relatively seamless and players stick around. A coach with a name for himself will definitely help in keeping these players in Lowell.
If this becomes reality, hopefully members from the current freshman class and/or next year's recruits don't fly the coop. The frosh class really came together towards the end of the season and there are a good amount of recruits coming in. It's good to start a new chapter for the program, but hopefully the transition can be relatively seamless and players stick around. A coach with a name for himself will definitely help in keeping these players in Lowell.
sterlippo1
Well-known member
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
well, however shakes down, i hope it works out well for UML
well, however shakes down, i hope it works out well for UML
sterlippo1
Well-known member
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
What does a BC connection mean and how would that help UML? What the he** does that even mean? There is a reason he hasn't gotten an HC job anywhere lse, even with all of BC's success. York's influence? What is he going to do, influence all the players they don't make offers to and push them to Lowell? Please
What does a BC connection mean and how would that help UML? What the he** does that even mean? There is a reason he hasn't gotten an HC job anywhere lse, even with all of BC's success. York's influence? What is he going to do, influence all the players they don't make offers to and push them to Lowell? Please
Nevergoodenough
New member
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
Rick Comley's looking for a job, and he's hinted strongly that he doesn't really want to quit coaching... he could do well at UML..
Rick Comley's looking for a job, and he's hinted strongly that he doesn't really want to quit coaching... he could do well at UML..
bottomdweller
Where my dogsies at?
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
Question about Bazin... what does he have to offer to the program? I know former alumn, current head coach for a D-III team, and I believe recruiter for Colorado College, right? If he's a fantastic recruiter, I can get behind that, but what about his on ice management? Does anyone have any idea what his coaching style is? I haven't done a ton of homework on the guy, obviously, so I just wanted to see what others think of him, and if they like him, why?
Question about Bazin... what does he have to offer to the program? I know former alumn, current head coach for a D-III team, and I believe recruiter for Colorado College, right? If he's a fantastic recruiter, I can get behind that, but what about his on ice management? Does anyone have any idea what his coaching style is? I haven't done a ton of homework on the guy, obviously, so I just wanted to see what others think of him, and if they like him, why?
northeastern
Registered User
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
..agree. I sincerely wish Lowell the best with their nxt coach.
As for Blaise..he will land on his feet in his nxt gig.. (DUI or not)..
..agree. I sincerely wish Lowell the best with their nxt coach.
As for Blaise..he will land on his feet in his nxt gig.. (DUI or not)..
umassfan49
New member
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
My question is will there be guys on this year's squad who transfer as a result? A few kids may say look this guy recruited me and I don't want to play for someone else. This could also certainly have an effect on in-coming recruits, like the pride of Miami Gardens.
My question is will there be guys on this year's squad who transfer as a result? A few kids may say look this guy recruited me and I don't want to play for someone else. This could also certainly have an effect on in-coming recruits, like the pride of Miami Gardens.
leswp1
New member
Re: UML Fires Coach MacDonald
Very doubtful the players would move. To do so means losing a yr of eligibility as well as trying to find somewhere else to play that wants them. The team seems pretty tight. Can't see them giving up on each other.
He was a 2nd asst here and did a great job not only recruiting but on the bench. The CC job was a first asst rather than a second one- a move up. He was well respected by the alums and by the players as far as I know. Great guy and unless he has changed he really gets stuff out of kids because he expects it.
Very doubtful the players would move. To do so means losing a yr of eligibility as well as trying to find somewhere else to play that wants them. The team seems pretty tight. Can't see them giving up on each other.