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Rick George releases a statement
- Thread starter PhillyBuff
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You are definitely a founding father and for that I apologize but don’t make me drag people from our Dark Horse pregames for proof that you weren’t ahead of me on this one.
I didn’t know Goose could even spell football let alone cared about it.
It provides me passing entertainment until 10/30. I’m more pissed about gross mismanagement and incompetence though. A good football programs opens so many damn doors for the other programs. And when you have an AD who is solely focused on it - leaving other programs lacking - AND is actively making things worse it’s the worst of all worlds.
We’re not supposed to do that?
No, you aren’t! It identifies the writer as an old codger. For your reference - this is from 2014.
https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/two-spaces-after-period/
Shocking. Just like the Nebraska hit piece…another nothingburger. Unleeesss, this is the vaunted “vote of confidence.”
RG is no dummy, as demonstrated by a career full of success. As AD, the hire of Midnight Mel was a good one, and the program had positive momentum until Mel skipped town at a really bad time in the recruiting cycle.
The hire of Dorrell was a head-scratcher, as was the contract Dorrell was given. Those moves were totally out of character for RG, given his track record. It makes me think his hands were tied to some extent, but I haven’t confirmed that.
I find RG’s letter to be very encouraging, and more indicative of the RG I have been acquainted with. He may or may not have been directed to make a public statement, but he sent what I believe is a purposeful message. RG never needed to take this job. He had more lucrative options elsewhere, but he loves CU. I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt for now.
The hire of Dorrell was a head-scratcher, as was the contract Dorrell was given. Those moves were totally out of character for RG, given his track record. It makes me think his hands were tied to some extent, but I haven’t confirmed that.
I find RG’s letter to be very encouraging, and more indicative of the RG I have been acquainted with. He may or may not have been directed to make a public statement, but he sent what I believe is a purposeful message. RG never needed to take this job. He had more lucrative options elsewhere, but he loves CU. I’m willing to give him the benefit of the doubt for now.
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Sh**
Cult of Pedagogy. I figured I was the only person on this board that’s heard of that website.
Signed,
Rick’s wife
That I would have respected.
And I agree about the players. It’s hard not to vent toward them. But I don’t get a sense any of them are lazy or not trying. Of course, when the team sucks this bad, it’s got to be hard to play with any extra edge or motivation.
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SerenityBuff
Well-Known Member
Pete Rose for CU AD!
There are quite a few exceptions to that “rule.” Check out the responses below the article. She even backtracks a bit.
That was my fear when I saw a statement had been released. I was so worried I was going to read something about KD being the right man to lead this football program and that CU is committed to him and the process.
The fact it didn't say that says everything.
Rick just shouldn't have said anything. It has only further enraged the fan base and drawn more attention nationally to the meltdown happening in Boulder.
Word vomit with no purpose other than the AD admitting it's bad and they have no plan but to "hope".
I disagree. It’s calculated and you don’t say something official/public like that, with no actual backing of the coach, if you’re not ready to make a move.
I love the anger generated by the AD statement. I think that's very useful. It's good that the release turned up the heat instead of giving breathing room. It's serving as gas on the fire.
It only serves a purpose IF, and it's a big IF, you have a plan to move forward.
He has to address the issue. We can be pissed about the messaging, but what he did was appropriate. We would be even more pissed if he said nothing and acted like all was well. He has to say something, but he can’t come out and say what we all are thinking. It’s a very fine line he has to tread now.
I agree that the statement didn't have to be made, unless he was directed to make a statement by someone higher up in the administration.
This gets us back to the issue that I bring up all the time, which is the fact that at most other schools, he would have free reign to ****can KD at his discretion. But not here. He has to run it past Phil, and then it probably has to go through some kind of process. Phil will meddle and **** it up (as is his standard process), and we will be stuck with this disaster for longer than we should be. We can’t get out of our own way when it comes to stuff like this.
I don’t think the AD at most other schools gets free reign to make major decisions without official approval from school leadership. The difference is that at most other schools, school leadership has the same expectations for athletic success the AD does and therefore rubber stamps most AD decisions.
I believe he will be gone either after UCLA puts a beating on us or Arizona beats us. Most likely Arizona unless the UCLA game is another 25 pt plus loss. If that happens, there may not be any way to wait until the bye week.
If you’re mad about the wording or existence of the statement, then you might need lessons on CAE (Corporate American English)
This word salad means nothing taken at face value, but when translated from CAE to standard English, it bodes very well for us
Karl would have to win to stop the plan that is now in motion, and I’m not too concerned about that happening
This word salad means nothing taken at face value, but when translated from CAE to standard English, it bodes very well for us
Karl would have to win to stop the plan that is now in motion, and I’m not too concerned about that happening
I know this sounds crazy but I wouldn't be so sure that UCLA is going to just roll over us. After all they did just need a last second FG to beat South Alabama
Master Blaster
Ramblin Wreck from Golden Tech
UCLA isn't good but they have a mobile QB and that's all it takes to blow out CU
As someone who struggles with using too many clauses and commas, that statement was difficult to read.
This sentence in particular is a ****ing train wreck: "I recognize and understand your disappointment and frustration and perhaps, even anger." Get someone to proofread your statement, Rick.
This sentence in particular is a ****ing train wreck: "I recognize and understand your disappointment and frustration and perhaps, even anger." Get someone to proofread your statement, Rick.
Yeah, but I'm pretty sure CU couldn't beat South Alabama, so....