Siouxman Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 http://www.uscho.com/news/college-hockey/i...Suspension.html According to the USCHO article he has apologized for not knowing the rules. Seems to me someone who doesn't know the rules should not be whining and complaining to the refs all weekend long; or maybe that does explain his whining. And yes, I wonder if the NCAA is considering whether the game should be forfeit. Most likely a very long shot, but otherwise what is the penalty for violating the rules? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 he claims he didn't fully understand the rule of being ejected. whatever, and I've got some beachfront property in phoenix I can sell you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaneA Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 he claims he didn't fully understand the rule of being ejected. whatever, and I've got some beachfront property in phoenix I can sell you as well. Way to step up, George! Sounds like he apologizes only for not knowing the ins and outs of the rules that apply when a coach is ejected from game at midway point. Next thing you know, he'll be sorry for not knowing what the meaning of "is" is. The nature of the infraction is important because I thought I read that the WCHA doesn't have a clear rule that covers communication with the bench after the coach is ejected. So, can the WCHA plead that its own lack of clarity excuses George's violation of the NCAA rule and that if any discipline is to be meted out it's the NCAA and not the conference that is responsible for imposing the discipline? Pass the buck much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I think everyone should send an email to the WCHA and let them know what you think of Gwoz's actions, and what you think of the WCHA having no backbone, and letting him off with these antics. Someone posted Shepherd email address over on Lets Go DU blog and got a reply back. Apparenlty it sounded like the head of officials is a worse speller than me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 http://www.uscho.com/news/college-hockey/i...Suspension.html According to the USCHO article he has apologized for not knowing the rules. Seems to me someone who doesn't know the rules should not be whining and complaining to the refs all weekend long; or maybe that does explain his whining. And yes, I wonder if the NCAA is considering whether the game should be forfeit. Most likely a very long shot, but otherwise what is the penalty for violating the rules? I was always under the impression that he is one the WCHA rules committee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxman Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 After thinking about this a little, Gwoz is pure BS. There is no way any coach who has been ejected from a game can think that it is ok to communicate and coach with the team. Either he is truly an idiot, or he chose to violate the rule. I am inclined to think #2, and for that the consequences should be severe. After all, the guy is an author on hockey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaneA Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 http://www.uscho.com/news/college-hockey/i...Suspension.html According to the USCHO article he has apologized for not knowing the rules. Seems to me someone who doesn't know the rules should not be whining and complaining to the refs all weekend long; or maybe that does explain his whining. And yes, I wonder if the NCAA is considering whether the game should be forfeit. Most likely a very long shot, but otherwise what is the penalty for violating the rules? Oh, wouldn't that just be too, too poetic? Unfortunately, I cannot see that happening for the reasons I posted when Sic suggested a forfeit was within the realm of possibility for the delay of game George's stroll caused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 After thinking about this a little, Gwoz is pure BS. There is no way any coach who has been ejected from a game can think that it is ok to communicate and coach with the team. Either he is truly an idiot, or he chose to violate the rule. I am inclined to think #2, and for that the consequences should be severe. After all, the guy is an author on hockey! He communicated on an headset because he figured he knew it was against the rules to communicate with the team. He figured he'd get away with that. The WCHA yesterday announced that the matter was closed. I assume they are in a rush to close it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siouxman Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 He communicated on an headset because he figured he knew it was against the rules to communicate with the team. He figured he'd get away with that. The WCHA yesterday announced that the matter was closed. I assume they are in a rush to close it again. You sig line is appropriate: Speed Kills - The WCHA would like to quickly kill this one. This issue though is a little more serious than walking out on the ice. That is subjective. Intentionally disobeying the rules is something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodak hockey fanatic Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 in society, ignorance of the law does not excuse anyone from breaking said law. shouldn't the same logic be applied here? mccleod and shep have no sense whatsoever how to run this league, so i would guess nothing will be done. gwoz deserves a couple of games minimum. a forfeit will not happen, and i wouldn't want a cheap point that way anyway. as big of a moron gwoz was saturday, his team earned that point. it will be interesting if the wcha responds to this at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 in society, ignorance of the law does not excuse anyone from breaking said law. shouldn't the same logic be applied here? mccleod and shep have no sense whatsoever how to run this league, so i would guess nothing will be done. gwoz deserves a couple of games minimum. a forfeit will not happen, and i wouldn't want a cheap point that way anyway. as big of a moron gwoz was saturday, his team earned that point. it will be interesting if the wcha responds to this at all. they will and once again they will say how they are extremely pleased with how du has handled this situation with such severity(sp). then this will be a closed book issue. My question is will the ncaa step in and say something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Not that anyone cares, but I did a couple blog posts on this travesty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Apparently the FSN lady wasn't impressed with the UND fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Apparently the FSN lady wasn't impressed with the UND fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Apparently the FSN lady wasn't impressed with the UND fans. if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen. on a personal note I have absolutely loved the atmosphere at the ralph the past few weekends. it has truly felt like a home ice advantage. now if only we can get all the teams to feel this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaneA Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Apparently the FSN lady wasn't impressed with the UND fans. "Maybe" she's a little sensitive? I'm sorry the reporter was mistreated or intimidated by Sioux fans. But I don't think she should feel singled out. Any college hockey fan who's ever traveled to an away game can top these stories, easy. People behaving badly, it's everywhere. Yes, even in angelic Mad-town. And what the hell is does this mean: the DU players responded like champs? To what, exactly? Five consecutive DU power plays? Oh, the adversity!! And, if a hostile crowd is such a disadvantage to opposing players why do they all say they feed off the opposing crowd's negativity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxweet Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 they will and once again they will say how they are extremely pleased with how du has handled this situation with such severity(sp). then this will be a closed book issue. My question is will the ncaa step in and say something. god I hate it when I'm right sometimes. the WCHA has said they are in full agreement with the 1 game suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 god I hate it when I'm right sometimes. the WCHA has said they are in full agreement with the 1 game suspension. As I said in my blog post, I hope that this issue didn't interfere with McLeod's nap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodak hockey fanatic Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 wow, did someone get her a tissue? poor reporter lady, she didn't feel all warm and fuzzy get a different job... massage therapy is all warm and nice what exactly did she expect, cookies and hot cocoa with us between periods? that being said, i have interacted with many fans of opposing teams, and the ones who are not obnoxious drunks (gopher fans, cough, cough) are great to talk with and have good natured fun during a hockey game with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Listen to the mean things they said: asking me about Coach Gwozdecky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 if you can't take the heat get out of the kitchen. on a personal note I have absolutely loved the atmosphere at the ralph the past few weekends. it has truly felt like a home ice advantage. now if only we can get all the teams to feel this way. I told someone that the past two home series the Ralph was getting to be a hostile place for the oppostion to play in and it is fun as hell to be there and watch it. Hey another series and other fan base mad at the Sioux and their fans. All the hate keeps us warm up here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YaneA Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Oh, the Gwoz apologists, spinmeisters and misdirectionists are working overtime. As my mom would say, "Busier than a cat covering up [excrement] on a hot tin roof." Mom's very colloquial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Jeez. This "reporter" obviously is getting too used to DU's fans sitting on their hands the entire game. DU's arena has always been a boring place to watch hockey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherguy33 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 This happened to me on Roman Augustovitz' Gopher blog on the Star Trib website after the series where I challenged some of the assertions in his blog post, and the charges levied by the email he posted from a reader. Actually, he just never approved the post for some reason. Another reason to appreciate the coverage and effort we get from Brad Schlossman. I've never seen anyone complain about comments on his blog. If you read those comments on most stories you would see they are not filtered. Must have been an issue with the submission. If you need an ego trip or another reason to worry about the future of our country, read the comment sections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 So Sioux fans made fun of a coach that had completely lost his cool. Good thing that all of the other teams fans are always gentlemen (and ladies.). Not picking on the Gofers here. All teams have stupid fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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