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Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
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solovsfett
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
yeah, I'm majorly bummed. I sent him (JK) email (like that will help anything) and as far as Badger Fund money i'm going to have a very long talk with the family about the idea that moving away from donations to Wisconsin Athletics is our best course until or unless a change is made in hockey.
Wisconsin Hockey: would Badger Bob even recognize this team or its fanbase?
yeah, I'm majorly bummed. I sent him (JK) email (like that will help anything) and as far as Badger Fund money i'm going to have a very long talk with the family about the idea that moving away from donations to Wisconsin Athletics is our best course until or unless a change is made in hockey.
Wisconsin Hockey: would Badger Bob even recognize this team or its fanbase?
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
I would be absolutely stunned to see Eaves not fired or resigned by the Monday of the weekend the season ends. The end is near and anything King or the athletic dept has to say at this point days from the end is nothing more then the dreaded vote of confidence. AD's don't say we are axing the guy in a couple weeks at this point in the process.....they give the token vote of confidence and then drop the ax when the season ends.
I would be absolutely stunned to see Eaves not fired or resigned by the Monday of the weekend the season ends. The end is near and anything King or the athletic dept has to say at this point days from the end is nothing more then the dreaded vote of confidence. AD's don't say we are axing the guy in a couple weeks at this point in the process.....they give the token vote of confidence and then drop the ax when the season ends.
RedStripes
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If these two years aren't enough to get MM fired you might as well order the gold watch because he'll be retiring from here when he decides to!
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
Can we draw any parallels to the Pete Waite situation in VB? He had a lot of success, especially early, then things sort of petered out for him. I assume he was let go for performance issues. His replacement certainly is a home run. BA and JK should use that situation as an example of how easily things can be turned around. If one looks at that, MM is in the same boat as Waite was. Now that Gard is out of the way, it's Kelsey's turn, then MM.
Can we draw any parallels to the Pete Waite situation in VB? He had a lot of success, especially early, then things sort of petered out for him. I assume he was let go for performance issues. His replacement certainly is a home run. BA and JK should use that situation as an example of how easily things can be turned around. If one looks at that, MM is in the same boat as Waite was. Now that Gard is out of the way, it's Kelsey's turn, then MM.
goofy gopher
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
From an outsiders prospective it sure seems like Eaves will get another year. One less year to have to buy out,and maybe they are headed in the right direction with recruits and younger players. The pitch last year MUST have been to rebuild and the administration must have been comfortable with Eaves and new staff doing the rebuilding.
From an outsiders prospective it sure seems like Eaves will get another year. One less year to have to buy out,and maybe they are headed in the right direction with recruits and younger players. The pitch last year MUST have been to rebuild and the administration must have been comfortable with Eaves and new staff doing the rebuilding.
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WiscTJK
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
When goof fans (many, not just goofy goof) say Eaves should be retained, then it is clearly the time to dump him...
When goof fans (many, not just goofy goof) say Eaves should be retained, then it is clearly the time to dump him...
William Blake
Registered User
I'm surprised no one mentioned the $415k that eaves made last year for that 4 win performance, reported in that article. Would definitely be nice to make $100,000 per win. I can see why he wouldn't resign.
RedStripes
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
I also recall reading that the Athletic Department projected a loss of $400,000 in ticket revenue this year. The buyout looks a lot like a wash
I also recall reading that the Athletic Department projected a loss of $400,000 in ticket revenue this year. The buyout looks a lot like a wash
Criticize ASU as much as you want. But remember, Penn State used to be that bad and look where they are today. Some of you need some foresight.
WiscTJK
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
And two wins are Alaska ranked 55 of 60 teams in div 1 (ASU is 59).
And two wins are Alaska ranked 55 of 60 teams in div 1 (ASU is 59).
WiscTJK
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
The point Bucky was making is they are bad this year....not a rip on a first year div 1 team. Just shows how bad things are in Madison......
The point Bucky was making is they are bad this year....not a rip on a first year div 1 team. Just shows how bad things are in Madison......
LordofBrewtown
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
And Alaska's star player/Hobey candidate did not play in the Saturday game, and was banged up Friday.
LordofBrewtown
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
Well, I wouldn't call Waite's replacement a home run yet… Carlini is just a fantastic setter, and perhaps the lone reason for our success. She was recruited by Waite (and was the #1 recruit in the nation), and decided to stay despite the coaching change. We may have had that success with Waite as coach anyway…and it remains to be seen if Sheffield will maintain the recent success after Carlini graduates.
Well, I wouldn't call Waite's replacement a home run yet… Carlini is just a fantastic setter, and perhaps the lone reason for our success. She was recruited by Waite (and was the #1 recruit in the nation), and decided to stay despite the coaching change. We may have had that success with Waite as coach anyway…and it remains to be seen if Sheffield will maintain the recent success after Carlini graduates.
Re: Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
Correct, that was my point. I hope ASU does quite well soon, it is good for college hockey.
Correct, that was my point. I hope ASU does quite well soon, it is good for college hockey.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
Just the kind of insight I was looking for. Thanks.
Just the kind of insight I was looking for. Thanks.
Timothy A
Let's go RED!
Re: Wisconsin Hockey XXXVII: Waiting for the axe to fall
This is not too far off base. JK seems to be buying it too.
This is not too far off base. JK seems to be buying it too.