Z-P Posted March 7, 2004 Report Posted March 7, 2004 I know it when I see it. It's COMPETANCE, it's SINCERETY, it's humility, it's GREATNESS, it's LEADERSHIP. Having managed "folks" and reported to "superiors" for more than 40 years, when I see any of the above, I know it. I feel compelled to report it, acknowledge it, and bring it to the attention of my friends. There he was, meeting all the players as they came off the court (as always). He reaches out, shakes their hands, thanks them for the effort...........pats some on the back because their heads are down...........just like in the the FB season.......... Know what? He's becoming the rock in our programs.....................know why? He says little, and lets actions speak for him. I'M WITH HIM............... The Boss is not a smiley faced guy. He's no politician. However, he has the undivided attention and loyalty of some great subs.............like UAM and SN.....ever see Nestor smile? I haven't...............however, can anyone do any better than he's done since coming to join us? I doubt anyone can improve on the job he's done. Great moment................The Boss pats #1 on the back, and thanks him for the effort put forth..................know what? It was genuine................I'm a little "excentric" I guess.................I watch things like that closely.................trust me, it was sincere. That's what I'm trying to tell you about................. And here's another thing...............these guys are DIEING...........I'm talking about UAM and staff, SN and group, The Boss and his direct people, and GVH and his crew.........we field possibly the best talent ever in FB, and coaching takes brings them down.........after The Boss set the table for a minimum 9 win season..................we field the best BB Team ever, and geeeeeeeez.............look at what has taken place. I feel sorry for the whole AD Dept...............they've got to be thinking they arrived in the "Twilight Zone" here............................. Crap..............the outgoing FB coach even tries to take the Star QB out of the program as he leaves..................and that's another GD thing................The Boss and his guys have been really very closed mouth, and personally "ethical" thru all of that, when I'm sure they wanted to publish the fact about the real shitstorm that came down............ Anyway, the BB season has sucked, the FB season broke my heart, but I'm still on board because we're blessed to have The Boss.................. That's all.....................just wanted to dump my bucket............... Quote
zipboy Posted March 7, 2004 Report Posted March 7, 2004 Great post ZP. I love MT. Next year will be better my friend. Quote
zff Posted March 7, 2004 Report Posted March 7, 2004 Z-P You Are the Man!!! Nice Post One of the reasons I say IN JD I Trust is because I trust in Mike Thomas. He will make the right decision and find the right man for the job. He is the best AD in the MAC and maybe more. The times of Akron sports being the butt of jokes is soon coming to an end. And Penn State is going to be the first to find out.!!!!! Quote
Zip Watcher Posted March 7, 2004 Report Posted March 7, 2004 Great post Z-P. Nice to have your thoughts and inputs from the front row. Those of us slobs a few rows back don't always see the same things. Thanks for sharing. BTW, I've been very aware of the coaching from the stands for 2 years now, especially w/ DT. His brother sits about 6 rows behind and to your left, Z-P. That's probably the source. Sucks to have another season at the JAR over .. I'm already looking forward to next season. On to the MAC tourney and a chance to watch some competitive hoops. Quote
Guest Guest_Z.I.P. Posted March 7, 2004 Report Posted March 7, 2004 Regarding "Coaching from the stands": "Dan Hipsher takes the fun out of basketball". Oh, brother, ain't that the truth! This is nine years of Danny: It's enough to make me want to Quote
Guest Guest_SoFlaZip Posted March 7, 2004 Report Posted March 7, 2004 Hey! What's the over/under line for Hipsher being REASSIGNED within 30 minutes after the first round MAC tournament debacle at Ball State. I'd like to fly over to the big island this morning and invest a few C notes toward the Mrs' weekend salt waterfishing retirement funnnnn. Quote
ZIP1983 Posted March 7, 2004 Report Posted March 7, 2004 Here's a vote to change the coaching staff and get someone in from a big time program. The effort on the floor this season was a joke. How can this team be worse than last year's team? Quote
Z-P Posted March 9, 2004 Author Report Posted March 9, 2004 You can't make an omlet without breaking the eggs. The Boss is the boss. On another note..........let's all move on. Hip did his very best. Same with LO. Let's show the class he deserves and just move forward, wishing him and his family a nice new situation just like the FB staff all landed with. Quote
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