Post by dex on Jun 20, 2015 9:15:45 GMT -5
mashup.weei.com/sports/2015/06/19/thinking-out-loud-cardinals-in-hack-of-a-controversy
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Former Friar Chris Terreri is returning to the New Jersey Devils, where he plied his professional trade so well for two Stanley Cup-winning teams. Terreri once again will be the goaltending coach for new head coach (and fellow Warwick, Rhode Island, native) John Hynes, serving in the role since 2009-10. It will be Terreri’s 27th season overall with the organization.
— Academic fraud alert — with North Carolina under the gun from the NCAA, you may see schools begin to self-report investigations and/or violations in an effort to get the jump on PR problems with alumni and potential penalties. Texas is launching an investigation for some alleged academic improprieties during former Providence coach Rick Barnes’ 17-year tenure as coach at UT, for a player cheating on a test and two more receiving improper help with papers.
— The alleged fraud, however, had nothing to do with Barnes leaving for Tennessee. Nope, that was simple, sheer stupidity from an athletic director who forced him into a different shade of orange.
Friartown has turned into Titletown. PC track star Emily Sisson won her second NCAA title this year by taking the 5,000-meter championship in Eugene, Oregon, last weekend. The first championship came from winning the indoor title at the same distance, and she also set the indoor collegiate record for the 5K at the Big East Championships. Literally on the heels of men’s and women’s track and cross country teams earning top 20 rankings, men’s soccer reaching its final four, men’s basketball’s NCAA appearance and the national title won by men’s hockey, 2015 qualifies as a “wow” year.
— To that end, Providence ranks 53rd in the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings, among 286 Division 1 schools. Friar athletics places No. 1 among Big East schools and second overall nationally among non-FBS/FCS football schools, behind Denver University. Last year, Providence finished 71st.
— PC soccer coach Craig Stewart has signed a contract extension to stay with the Friars, after back-to-back NCAA appearances, a Big East title and the trip to the NCAA College Cup final four. The construction on the new soccer stadium on campus already is well under way.
— Know what I like? Seeing this comment from new Friars hoop recruit Quadree Smith: “Words can’t describe how happy I am that I am about to be a Friar.” With that kind of attitude, this kid should be fun to watch.
— Recruiting keeps rolling, whether Ed Cooley is around or not. He’s in Greece with the USA U-19 team, but 6-foot-9 N.C. State transfer Kyle Washington apparently has narrowed his school choices to PC and Cincinnati. He would have to sit out this next season, but once eligible would strengthen the front court immeasurably. There wouldn’t be much daylight between Washington, Smith and Ben Bentil, would there?
— Reports this week that 6-foot-10 Dominican native John Carlos Reyes picked BC over PC aren’t surprising, especially after Smith’s commitment to Providence. Recruits want to be “the man,” whether they actually will be or not. Playing time over winning often takes precedent.
— Why Indiana kids don’t seem to pick Butler too often is a bit puzzling, considering the Bulldogs’ recent national successes. But Butler did pick up 6-foot-10 Indianapolis center Joey Brunk for the Class of ’16, and the ‘Dogs should remain a factor in the Big East for a while.
— Xavier also strengthened its front court, picking up Rashid Gaston, a transfer from Norfolk State who averaged more than 15 points and almost 10 rebounds per game. He’ll sit next season and have one left, continuing the presence of physical inside players for the Musketeers.
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Former Friar Chris Terreri is returning to the New Jersey Devils, where he plied his professional trade so well for two Stanley Cup-winning teams. Terreri once again will be the goaltending coach for new head coach (and fellow Warwick, Rhode Island, native) John Hynes, serving in the role since 2009-10. It will be Terreri’s 27th season overall with the organization.
— Academic fraud alert — with North Carolina under the gun from the NCAA, you may see schools begin to self-report investigations and/or violations in an effort to get the jump on PR problems with alumni and potential penalties. Texas is launching an investigation for some alleged academic improprieties during former Providence coach Rick Barnes’ 17-year tenure as coach at UT, for a player cheating on a test and two more receiving improper help with papers.
— The alleged fraud, however, had nothing to do with Barnes leaving for Tennessee. Nope, that was simple, sheer stupidity from an athletic director who forced him into a different shade of orange.
Friartown has turned into Titletown. PC track star Emily Sisson won her second NCAA title this year by taking the 5,000-meter championship in Eugene, Oregon, last weekend. The first championship came from winning the indoor title at the same distance, and she also set the indoor collegiate record for the 5K at the Big East Championships. Literally on the heels of men’s and women’s track and cross country teams earning top 20 rankings, men’s soccer reaching its final four, men’s basketball’s NCAA appearance and the national title won by men’s hockey, 2015 qualifies as a “wow” year.
— To that end, Providence ranks 53rd in the Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup standings, among 286 Division 1 schools. Friar athletics places No. 1 among Big East schools and second overall nationally among non-FBS/FCS football schools, behind Denver University. Last year, Providence finished 71st.
— PC soccer coach Craig Stewart has signed a contract extension to stay with the Friars, after back-to-back NCAA appearances, a Big East title and the trip to the NCAA College Cup final four. The construction on the new soccer stadium on campus already is well under way.
— Know what I like? Seeing this comment from new Friars hoop recruit Quadree Smith: “Words can’t describe how happy I am that I am about to be a Friar.” With that kind of attitude, this kid should be fun to watch.
— Recruiting keeps rolling, whether Ed Cooley is around or not. He’s in Greece with the USA U-19 team, but 6-foot-9 N.C. State transfer Kyle Washington apparently has narrowed his school choices to PC and Cincinnati. He would have to sit out this next season, but once eligible would strengthen the front court immeasurably. There wouldn’t be much daylight between Washington, Smith and Ben Bentil, would there?
— Reports this week that 6-foot-10 Dominican native John Carlos Reyes picked BC over PC aren’t surprising, especially after Smith’s commitment to Providence. Recruits want to be “the man,” whether they actually will be or not. Playing time over winning often takes precedent.
— Why Indiana kids don’t seem to pick Butler too often is a bit puzzling, considering the Bulldogs’ recent national successes. But Butler did pick up 6-foot-10 Indianapolis center Joey Brunk for the Class of ’16, and the ‘Dogs should remain a factor in the Big East for a while.
— Xavier also strengthened its front court, picking up Rashid Gaston, a transfer from Norfolk State who averaged more than 15 points and almost 10 rebounds per game. He’ll sit next season and have one left, continuing the presence of physical inside players for the Musketeers.