iramurphy Posted September 16, 2007 Posted September 16, 2007 So..... Is Roger Thomas coming back? no Quote
iramurphy Posted September 16, 2007 Posted September 16, 2007 Rob Bollinger was at today's game. He was there because he coached the older guys on the 1979 team when he was a grad asst. He was also there because of his loyalty to Gene Murphy the 1979 team's head coach and one of the most respected and well liked coaches in any sport in UND history. He was there because he is and always will be a very important part of the UND family and a first class guy. That brings me to a point that I think a lot of people on need to understand. If we are going to make th D1 move we need to start paying attention to some of the things that go with being a D1 program. You don't have an announcer at your games who keeps making mistakes as to whether or not the running back is Dressler , Chappell or a variation of both (Ryan Dressler). Your announcer does not forget to introduce the Hall of Fame Team's head coach (who left his wheelchair and used a cane to walk out on to the field with his team only to be forgotten by the announcer and then only as an after thought the announcer mumbled something about Coach Murphy that most people couldn't understand. You also need to have an announcer who makes sure if you are going to announce Chappell broke the school record with 306 rushing yards you do so so the fans can hear and understand what he is saying. If the best you can do is holler "OK Sioux Fans on your feet its third and 3", you as an announcer need to upgrade before the next home game or move on. That was pathetic and embarrassing. The announcer also forgot to intrduce the family of one of the other FB coaches from the 1979 team the late Don Stoner's family. Your work as an announcer at a colleg FB game at UND starts the week before the game learning how to pronounce the names and then make sure all special events and announcements are clear. That didn't get done. Quote
UND92,96 Posted September 16, 2007 Posted September 16, 2007 He was there because he coached the older guys on the 1979 team when he was a grad asst. He was also there because of his loyalty to Gene Murphy the 1979 team's head coach and one of the most respected and well liked coaches in any sport in UND history. He was there because he is and always will be a very important part of the UND family and a first class guy. That brings me to a point that I think a lot of people on need to understand. If we are going to make th D1 move we need to start paying attention to some of the things that go with being a D1 program. You don't have an announcer at your games who keeps making mistakes as to whether or not the running back is Dressler , Chappell or a variation of both (Ryan Dressler). Your announcer does not forget to introduce the Hall of Fame Team's head coach (who left his wheelchair and used a cane to walk out on to the field with his team only to be forgotten by the announcer and then only as an after thought the announcer mumbled something about Coach Murphy that most people couldn't understand. You also need to have an announcer who makes sure if you are going to announce Chappell broke the school record with 306 rushing yards you do so so the fans can hear and understand what he is saying. If the best you can do is holler "OK Sioux Fans on your feet its third and 3", you as an announcer need to upgrade before the next home game or move on. That was pathetic and embarrassing. The announcer also forgot to intrduce the family of one of the other FB coaches from the 1979 team the late Don Stoner's family. Your work as an announcer at a colleg FB game at UND starts the week before the game learning how to pronounce the names and then make sure all special events and announcements are clear. That didn't get done. I agree. I was especially troubled when Gene Murphy wasn't properly announced. That was a huge blunder. Quote
PCM Posted September 16, 2007 Author Posted September 16, 2007 The free flow of truthful information is powerful. If only I knew where to purchase a reliable truth detector. Quote
Sioux-per Fan Posted September 16, 2007 Posted September 16, 2007 He was there because he coached the older guys on the 1979 team when he was a grad asst. He was also there because of his loyalty to Gene Murphy the 1979 team's head coach and one of the most respected and well liked coaches in any sport in UND history. He was there because he is and always will be a very important part of the UND family and a first class guy. That brings me to a point that I think a lot of people on need to understand. If we are going to make th D1 move we need to start paying attention to some of the things that go with being a D1 program. You don't have an announcer at your games who keeps making mistakes as to whether or not the running back is Dressler , Chappell or a variation of both (Ryan Dressler). Your announcer does not forget to introduce the Hall of Fame Team's head coach (who left his wheelchair and used a cane to walk out on to the field with his team only to be forgotten by the announcer and then only as an after thought the announcer mumbled something about Coach Murphy that most people couldn't understand. You also need to have an announcer who makes sure if you are going to announce Chappell broke the school record with 306 rushing yards you do so so the fans can hear and understand what he is saying. If the best you can do is holler "OK Sioux Fans on your feet its third and 3", you as an announcer need to upgrade before the next home game or move on. That was pathetic and embarrassing. The announcer also forgot to intrduce the family of one of the other FB coaches from the 1979 team the late Don Stoner's family. Your work as an announcer at a colleg FB game at UND starts the week before the game learning how to pronounce the names and then make sure all special events and announcements are clear. That didn't get done. I agree. I was especially troubled when Gene Murphy wasn't properly announced. That was a huge blunder. This was very disturbing, We need to clean house our Asst Athletic Director of Operations should help the AD pack the Van. We also again had trouble with Audio and Video feeds on the website, May not be directly his fault, but I do believe it is his responsibilites on both counts. Quote
The Sicatoka Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 If only I knew where to purchase a reliable truth detector. On the shelf next to the magnetic monopoles and magnetic monopole detectors. (The hard science types are chuckling; the rest are lost.) Quote
proudsioux Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 guess there is a announcement coming tomorrow at 1 PM jsut got an emial...dk if its a press conference or what or even what its about but im just speculating that bunning is gone.... Quote
PCM Posted September 17, 2007 Author Posted September 17, 2007 On the shelf next to the magnetic monopoles and magnetic monopole detectors. Someone should throw a bucket of prop wash on you! Quote
dakotadan Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 If this is true, is anyone else upset besides me? Quote
Trunk Monkey Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 I would be upset as well although I will be the first to admit that I have no idea what internal issues the Athletic Dept. has faced during Bunning's employment. Quote
airmail Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 I'm with trunkmonkey in that I have no idea of any internal issues, what they are or allegedly may be. (other than what I've read on this site anyway) So this whole thing kind of leaves me torn... On one hand, I say do what's best for the university and its athletes, coaches, and staff. During a transition time, internal friction is the last thing anyone wants or needs. If he needs to go... so be it. That's the way things go. On the other hand, having it a talking point at tailgating and a "rumor" printed on the front page of the Sunday sports section is classless. This shouldn't have been leaked... even though I'm admittedly one of those who loves hearing stuff before it's officially news. UND can't help but have a little egg on the face with this one. There is a certain amount of professional courtesy that was completely disregarded in the termination/ resignation (if any, I guess) of Tom B. Personally, I expect a little more class from our administration than what's been shown thus far. (again, if it indeed is fact; which we aren't sure of at this point) *edit The monopole thing was clever... I liked it up until the point where I realized I was among the "hard science types." Quote
Sioux-cia Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 On the other hand, having it a talking point at tailgating and a "rumor" printed on the front page of the Sunday sports section is classless. This shouldn't have been leaked... even though I'm admittedly one of those who loves hearing stuff before it's officially news. UND can't help but have a little egg on the face with this one. There is a certain amount of professional courtesy that was completely disregarded in the termination/ resignation (if any, I guess) of Tom B. Personally, I expect a little more class from our administration than what's been shown thus far. (again, if it indeed is fact; which we aren't sure of at this point) I agree with you 100%. Looks like someone took this opportunity to 'stick it' to the AD for whatever reason. Totally unprofessional and classless!! Quote
PCM Posted September 17, 2007 Author Posted September 17, 2007 (edited) Regardless of how this comes out, it appears that UND is continuing the well-established trend of chewing up ADs and spitting them out. That should be of concern to us all. Edited September 17, 2007 by PCM Quote
Diggler Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 This is just paving the way for me to take my rightful place at UND. Quote
THETRIOUXPER Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 Regardless of how all this comes out, it appears that UND is continuing the well-established trend of chewing up ADs and spitting them out. That should be of concern to us all. I see, it is the fault of UND, how convenient. Quote
PCM Posted September 17, 2007 Author Posted September 17, 2007 I see, it is the fault of UND, how convenient. Miss the point much? Quote
THETRIOUXPER Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 Miss the point much? All the time, what's your point? Quote
Sioux-per Fan Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 Anybody ever think it was"Tom Buning" himself who leaked this...? Quote
Shawn-O Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 Not surprising in terms of outcome (the announcement of Hakstol's extension was a slap to the face of Buning), but surprising as to timing. Figured he would finish out the academic year, but the powers that be have decided it's best to pull the pin now. Quote
dakotadan Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 So are we waiting for a press conference or how will we be learning about this breaking news? Quote
fs1 Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 Not surprising in terms of outcome (the announcement of Hakstol's extension was a slap to the face of Buning), but surprising as to timing. Figured he would finish out the academic year, but the powers that be have decided it's best to pull the pin now. pcm, I guess thetriouxper and I arent quite as smart as you. How else was he suppose to take your comment of "Regardless of how this comes out, it appears that UND is continuing the well-established trend of chewing up ADs and spitting them out. That should be of concern to us all"? Please share your wisdom with us. Or do you need a certain poster (you know which one I mean)(hint: the one that gave you the heads up on this topic) to pm you with reasoning for it. Quote
7NationalTitles Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 All the time, what's your point? I agree, what was the point? I'm not a journalist so I may not be as clever as to the hidden nuances of the written word but I agree with Triouxper that what could have been meant other than what was implied. Please elaborate. Quote
Siouxper Kev Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 This is all news to me. Are we waiting for a news conference or just pure speculation? BTW: Why the reference to the whole athletic department? Are other positions at risk? Quote
Diggler Posted September 17, 2007 Posted September 17, 2007 How about if UND has to keep firing their AD it calls into question the process and/or the people involved in the process of hiring an AD. Why does this keep happening? We should all now give TRIOUXPER and fs1 credit for being right about this whole situation. It will make them feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Quote
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