I agree what behavior have you seen from Coach Rocco that would infer he was acting like a impulsive child? I can believe he was direct and to the point and Gill, and maybe Crutcher, don't know how to deal with that and responded badly or were passive aggressive. I don't think that would sit well with most adults much less a person like Rocco.
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Although I want Rocco to remain our coach for many years and hope that he gets what he is seeking from the administration (within reason, of course), and while I have not heard the best things about Gill, I do find the rush to judgment here rather ironic.
Earlier in the season, we heard primarily one side of a certain incident and most everyone argued it was garbage and said we should treat it as such. In this case, we have heard one side of this discussion (or really, much less than that) and everyone not only takes it as gospel but also is imagining in great detail related issues that may or may not even exist at all.
Earlier in the season, we heard primarily one side of a certain incident and most everyone argued it was garbage and said we should treat it as such. In this case, we have heard one side of this discussion (or really, much less than that) and everyone not only takes it as gospel but also is imagining in great detail related issues that may or may not even exist at all.
Is there any truth to the rumor that the BOT said that if Rocco leaves the AD goes with him? Heard that at the Saturday basketball game. Don't have any way to confirm or deny because not close with any present BOT members.
The statement was made in an interview with Coach Rocco on Big Al Show to Lane Casadonte (I think it was Big Al Show). The discussion regarding meeting with Dr. Crutcher is linked below.
Very positive in my opinion. Remarks regarding Dr. Crutcher begin at 08:15
Very positive in my opinion. Remarks regarding Dr. Crutcher begin at 08:15
The more pressure placed on Crutcher, the better. Vision and planning start at the decision making level.
Rocco From JOC article: Maybe we should change the title of this thread.
“I had an opportunity to meet with Dr. Crutcher (Tuesday). It went very well. Dr. Crutcher is a huge supporter of athletics here at Richmond, and of football,” said Rocco. “We had an opportunity to get together (Tuesday) to just talk about some of the things that have been out there. It was a very productive, very healthy meeting.
“He gets it. I don’t think there’s any doubt that he understands the value of athletics in the culture of the University of Richmond. He understands that wholeheartedly and he understands the significance of football within that culture. So I would say it was extremely healthy and I very much appreciated his time.”
“I had an opportunity to meet with Dr. Crutcher (Tuesday). It went very well. Dr. Crutcher is a huge supporter of athletics here at Richmond, and of football,” said Rocco. “We had an opportunity to get together (Tuesday) to just talk about some of the things that have been out there. It was a very productive, very healthy meeting.
“He gets it. I don’t think there’s any doubt that he understands the value of athletics in the culture of the University of Richmond. He understands that wholeheartedly and he understands the significance of football within that culture. So I would say it was extremely healthy and I very much appreciated his time.”
Lane Casadonte is a gem. Good for him for pulling that information out of Rocco without being a d*** about it. Can you imagine if Big Al had conducted the entire interview solo?
Choppin, lets not forget whose show it was and who brought these two together. It definitely would not have happened, except maybe on Bobs Show and that might have been tough for Bob. Thanks to Al for getting the format together. I do know for a fact that Al is a UR fan unlike some of his peers.
Absolutely. Big Al is the "don" around here and that's the place to go if you want to hear from the VA FCS coaches on the radio. I (and many of my peers) may find him unlistenable in the mornings but I do know that he's a good guy (he might say "good 'ol boy") and certainly appreciate that he supports our program. None of this is personal.
I enjoyed Lane's metaphor comparing Bubba to the Russian coach in "Miracle" who had never had to pull his goalie before. You have to admit Al's only question in the interview (what was the distance when you kicked the FG?) was bizarre, and it flummoxed Rocco - but ever the gentleman he handled it much better than I think several coaches would have.
As much as I miss The Czabe, he was never going to have Richmond sports on his (now defunct) show.
So great to hear Bob Black back on from 3 to 4pm doing the Sports Huddle. Glad local fans get to hear the comparison between a professional like Bob and the hack Burton that's on after him.Absolutely. Big Al is the "don" around here and that's the place to go if you want to hear from the VA FCS coaches on the radio. I (and many of my peers) may find him unlistenable in the mornings but I do know that he's a good guy (he might say "good 'ol boy") and certainly appreciate that he supports our program. None of this is personal.
I enjoyed Lane's metaphor comparing Bubba to the Russian coach in "Miracle" who had never had to pull his goalie before. You have to admit Al's only question in the interview (what was the distance when you kicked the FG?) was bizarre, and it flummoxed Rocco - but ever the gentleman he handled it much better than I think several coaches would have.
As much as I miss The Czabe, he was never going to have Richmond sports on his (now defunct) show.
The more that I think about the Danny-Crutcher meeting the more that I think it was a good bye meeting.
Danny is a classy guy who wanted to lay it out to our Prez.Dont believe that Danny was expecting anything
except for a cordial exchange of ideas.Dont believe that anything substantive came out of that meeting.NO PLAN OF ACTION.This meeting should have begun in much more in depth beginning
on July 2,2015.I think he has advised Crutcher of his intentions before this trip to EWU.Next week there won't be time for goodbyes when certain announcements are made.Gill's absence from that meeting was a very telling resultant of some very deep,bent up emotion given Gill's ineptitude as the leader of UR athletics.And it appropriately happened on the day Gill was in NYC talking to an uncaring audience about his alleged tenured UR accomplishments.
This is just a gut feel.
Danny is a classy guy who wanted to lay it out to our Prez.Dont believe that Danny was expecting anything
except for a cordial exchange of ideas.Dont believe that anything substantive came out of that meeting.NO PLAN OF ACTION.This meeting should have begun in much more in depth beginning
on July 2,2015.I think he has advised Crutcher of his intentions before this trip to EWU.Next week there won't be time for goodbyes when certain announcements are made.Gill's absence from that meeting was a very telling resultant of some very deep,bent up emotion given Gill's ineptitude as the leader of UR athletics.And it appropriately happened on the day Gill was in NYC talking to an uncaring audience about his alleged tenured UR accomplishments.
This is just a gut feel.
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Interesting assessment. Boy do I hope you're wrong, but wouldn't surprise me.
Gotta compliment Crutcher on his willingness to meet with Rocco, (and hopefully to keep working on a resolution) -- at least someone in the chain of command is trying to work it out
Gotta compliment Crutcher on his willingness to meet with Rocco, (and hopefully to keep working on a resolution) -- at least someone in the chain of command is trying to work it out
I agree with you on that. More like an exit interview. Sure hope not, but Rocco has been exeptionally guarded making sure to not tip his hand either way.
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I'm a little late here...but have to weigh in on the original intent of this post.
I was a member of the search committee and I'm not sure if I find it more insulting or laughable with some of things that are being suggested - questioning Dr. Crutcher and meritocracy of the actual search.
If you honestly think Crutcher (and other leadership) doesn't place a high value on athletics and think his priorities aren't straight - you are kidding yourself and fail to realize: 1) How biased your own agenda is
2) How little we know here on this board (+ how much we assume).
I recognize that this message only applies to handful of posters (trolls) here... but it makes me sick every time I see a thread like this.
#RollSpide
I was a member of the search committee and I'm not sure if I find it more insulting or laughable with some of things that are being suggested - questioning Dr. Crutcher and meritocracy of the actual search.
If you honestly think Crutcher (and other leadership) doesn't place a high value on athletics and think his priorities aren't straight - you are kidding yourself and fail to realize: 1) How biased your own agenda is
2) How little we know here on this board (+ how much we assume).
I recognize that this message only applies to handful of posters (trolls) here... but it makes me sick every time I see a thread like this.
#RollSpide
Is anyone else here concerned about the disconsonance between what Danny Rocco said in an interview last week and what he said in a different interview this week. The two positions are diametrically opposed. Did the strategic vision about football suddenly change? I suggest no. The tone of Rocco's comments the second time sound like something he would say if he were read the riot act by Crutcher.
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But what if you are wrong and Coach Rocco leaves for Delaware, as has been reported on in the Delaware press? As another fan said, if Coach Rocco leaves, the pitchforks will be out.
Danny did say Crutcher would call him or email him after every game. So it sounds like they had
frequent conversation concerning football. But not hearing him mention Gill in same breath is
somewhat disconcerting.
No coincidence that meeting took place while AD out of town. I don't know if this was DR 's exit interview as has been pointed out or an attempt to work something out We shall see , but hopefully not for a few more weeks
I womder how long the rift between football and AD has been going on ?as I had mentioned earlier I was told they haven't even spoken together for sometime and that is a problem on all levels
I womder how long the rift between football and AD has been going on ?as I had mentioned earlier I was told they haven't even spoken together for sometime and that is a problem on all levels
What makes the most sense to me is a rift between Danny and Keith Gill. The fact that the AD's name is not mentioned by either Dr. Crutcher or Danny speaks volumes. Dr. Crutcher seems to be proactive in supporting Danny in the AD's absence and I believe he is supportive of all sports at UR. Really hard to guess what the outcome of this will be. OSC
Ulla, mark this day down in our respective calendars because we are in complete agreement on this.
Sink Combs Dethlefs–
Is the architectural firm we handed $17m to renovate the Robins Center.Gill entered in on the UR scene after all decisions were taken,all money raised and during the rehab.
Gill started at UR 7-8 months before renovations began. And he's undoubtedly continued to work with them on the Phase 2 project.
My position on Gill has been consistent.He is an empty suit.
I believe now that Danny is out the door.Sadly.Just a raw,gut feel.
My remaining disbelief is that he would go to New-Ark.It's a nothing place with absolutely no redeeming qualities.
I do know that their new AD from Michigan is hyperaggressive and that she wants a football winner.Her new
Prez from Stonybrook has given her plenty of latitude in that regard.
My concern is for the remnants of the UR program.Danny's assistants will follow him en masse for not only higher pay but a clean slate and working for an employer(boss) that elevates ones level of importance and self esteem.
She wants to put Delaware football back on the national map.Danny can do that.
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It is most likely this. I can't imagine Miller letting things get to this point, though you can't really stop overtures from other programs.
Danny may also have issues with the Title IX folks if they indeed flip-flopped on a certain issue four weeks ago.
On a completely unrelated note, the #DB14 tweets from Spider players - not seen since the Delaware game - resumed last weekend.
willingness to meet with Rocco ( an employee)? If you have a crisis in your organization that has gone public wouldn't you meet with the employee (especially a senior management employee) automatically? I'm guessing this has been going on an while and Crutcher as the boss should have gotten involved long before now.
