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Something that concerns me

Actually Air Petey. Many of your post really get under my skin. I have to say you did a very good job explaining your point of view on this. I hope you change your mind and root for the Braves again. You are entitled to your opinion though. You did a nice job spelling out why you feel like you do.
 
BUBraves2006 said:
- Is there going to be a segment of people who aren't going to give the new coach a fair shake just because they thought Jim Les was unfairly dismissed?
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Some fans never liked JL to begin with. I'm sure that there will be many fans that don't like the new coach and will long for JL. If that coach has success, that segment will get smaller and quieter. During the next year, this segment will probably be extremely vocal.
 
FlyingSpaghettiMonster said:
Some fans never liked JL to begin with. I'm sure that there will be many fans that don't like the new coach and will long for JL. If that coach has success, that segment will get smaller and quieter. During the next year, this segment will probably be extremely vocal.
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I'm okay with that - you can't please everyone. Maybe my attitude is different because I don't live in Peoria anymore since graduating awhile ago. I don't get a chance to be friends with (or even have the chance to converse with) guys like Jim Les anymore. If one of my pals was let go from their job (no matter what it was), I might be a little perturbed, too.

But for better or worse, I don't really care who the coach is as long as he can hopefully bring in good young men who graduate and hopefully win more than we have in the past 20 years or so.

I don't think I'm making too brash of a statement by saying that everyone on here wants the good things Les brought to the program as well as more wins, right?
 
I've been a fan for 40 plus years.
I liked Joe Stowell.
I liked Dick Versace.
Did not like Stan Albeck.
Did not like Jim Molinari.
For the most part I liked what Jim Les did while he was the Coach.
I thought he should have been given one more year.
I will still be there cheering for B.U., but I'am not sure we will ever be more than a 2-3 year up team,then have 2-3 down years.
I certainly hope I'm wrong, but thats the way I feel.
 
I can only say this, the old timers like myself have been through several coaching changes on the Hilltop and we always haven't been happy with the Admin's decisions. But one thing remains constant. We are still fans and support the team.
 
Buesch N Chips said:
We really should be able to rise above all of this. We're the rational ones who remain, remember? The blowhards are gone. Let's try to remain focused.

Go BU.
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Sorry to disappoint anyone, but, this "irrational blowhard" is still on board! :lol:

Not too much to post about until there actually is a new BU Coach, and any fallout with existing players/future recruits actually occurs.

Seems the aftershocks of the JL dismissal and the tsunami of doom and gloom for BU post JL from some of the Forum blowhards are diminishing. The possibility of a nuclear meltdown on the Hilltop seems to be receeding as well with some of the potential candidate names flying around. Now, if we see helicopters flying over the Athletic Dept at BU dropping Illini river water, be afraid, be very afraid....;-);-);-);-)

I am sure all the BU Fans out there will give the new Coach the same patience given the former Coach when he first started! The new Coach will need to reach the S-16 in his 4th year however! :lol:
 
"Brain Damage"

The lunatic is on the quad
The lunatic is on the quad
Remembering games and daisy chains and laughs
Got to keep the loonies on the path
The lunatic is in Bradley Hall
The lunatics are in my hall
The PJS holds their folded faces to the floor
And every day the paper boy brings more
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
And if there is no room upon the hilltop
And if your head explodes with dark forbodings too
I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
The lunatic is in my head
The lunatic is in my head
You raise the blade, you make the change
You re-arrange me 'till I'm sane
You lock the door
And throw away the key
There's someone in my head but it's not me.
And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear
You shout and no one seems to hear
And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes
I'll see you on the dark side of the moon

"I can't think of anything to say except...
I think it's marvellous! HaHaHa!"
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All this back and forth is lunatic. I'd have to believe we will get over this and in 10 years we will be fighting over another coach. Let's keep this in perspective. What went down was inevitable, how it went down was a crime but giving BU positive vibes is what is important. There is not one person that is Bradley University. There is a legacy of people and a community that makes it up. Changes will be made and different tunes will be played.

Sorry AZ I just had to go there!
 
Air Petey said:
My view is this:

I grew up in Peoria watching BU in the Fieldhouse in the 70's. Went to BU as a "non-traditional" student. Became friends with Dick, Stan and Mo while attending and after BU.

I became good friends with JL through the years because of many reasons. Traveled with the team for some great wins and some losses. I did not agree 100% with every decision that Jim made (Tough having 10,000 assistant coaches in town!).

Firing him AND the way he was fired is VERY wrong. The full story is not out.... and I hope it does not get out for the future of Bradley basketball. This admin needs to go. Everybody is accountable for their actions (even the President of the USA). The Board of Trustees should be getting a buy 2 - get 1 free for the private search firm right now!! I will never forget this.

That is how I feel!!
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Very much appreciate your post Air Petey. I think that it is very possible to be pro BU by being anti-administration. That is my personal stance on the situation. I learned a long time ago, that if a person takes this stance, then he or she must not take things out on the players etc. I am an optimistic person by nature, so I am hopeful that down the road some good can come out of this.:idea:
 
SFP said:
"Brain Damage"

The lunatic is on the quad
The lunatic is on the quad
Remembering games and daisy chains and laughs
Got to keep the loonies on the path
The lunatic is in Bradley Hall
The lunatics are in my hall
The PJS holds their folded faces to the floor
And every day the paper boy brings more
And if the dam breaks open many years too soon
And if there is no room upon the hilltop
And if your head explodes with dark forbodings too
I'll see you on the dark side of the moon
The lunatic is in my head
The lunatic is in my head
You raise the blade, you make the change
You re-arrange me 'till I'm sane
You lock the door
And throw away the key
There's someone in my head but it's not me.
And if the cloud bursts, thunder in your ear
You shout and no one seems to hear
And if the band you're in starts playing different tunes
I'll see you on the dark side of the moon

"I can't think of anything to say except...
I think it's marvellous! HaHaHa!"
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All this back and forth is lunatic. I'd have to believe we will get over this and in 10 years we will be fighting over another coach. Let's keep this in perspective. What went down was inevitable, how it went down was a crime but giving BU positive vibes is what is important. There is not one person that is Bradley University. There is a legacy of people and a community that makes it up. Changes will be made and different tunes will be played.

Sorry AZ I just had to go there!
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Outstanding SFP! POTM......
 
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