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Post by haleiwaaztec on Apr 17, 2013 8:25:48 GMT -8
As far as the lack of fan support, part of the issue (albeit a small part) would be that the women's home games were often at the same time as the men's road games (or close enough that you couldn't really see both). There have a been a few time in the last few years that I wanted to go to a game but couldn't find one that didn't conflict.
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Post by Fisher Fanatic on Apr 17, 2013 8:35:27 GMT -8
I agree. A men's road game is part of the main issue with fans or at least me. It's tough to "pass on seeing the men play" on the road to watch the women. I cannot even record the men's game because ill find out at the stadium
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Post by AztecBill on Apr 17, 2013 8:41:33 GMT -8
The suddenness of the resignation leads one to think of a number of possibilities one of which is not that this was something that was planned.
1. Health. 2. Fireable offense and she was given the choice. 3. Incident that Beth couldn't abide.
I can't think of any other general group of reasons it could be.
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Post by azdick on Apr 17, 2013 8:48:13 GMT -8
Whatever the reason(s), let's hope it's not something that going to demoralize other programs and/or coaches. This is really upsetting.
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Post by laaztec on Apr 17, 2013 8:59:39 GMT -8
The suddenness of the resignation leads one to think of a number of possibilities one of which is not that this was something that was planned. 1. Health. 2. Fireable offense and she was given the choice. 3. Incident that Beth couldn't abide. I can't think of any other general group of reasons it could be. This feels like # 2 to me.
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Post by aztech on Apr 17, 2013 9:19:56 GMT -8
The suddenness of the resignation leads one to think of a number of possibilities one of which is not that this was something that was planned. 1. Health. 2. Fireable offense and she was given the choice. 3. Incident that Beth couldn't abide. I can't think of any other general group of reasons it could be. I think we'll find out soon enough when the Freedom of Information Act kicks in. All the more so since we're a public insitutution.
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Post by sleepy on Apr 17, 2013 9:39:24 GMT -8
As far as the lack of fan support, part of the issue (albeit a small part) would be that the women's home games were often at the same time as the men's road games (or close enough that you couldn't really see both). There have a been a few time in the last few years that I wanted to go to a game but couldn't find one that didn't conflict. As much as I love -- and follow -- Aztec sports, there's just so many hours in the day. Maybe if I was retired I could see catching non-football and non-men's basketball events more often. I attend one or two such events a year currently -- but any more than that is just not in the cards right now. I think coaches such as Beth Burns understand that's the gig -- not a ton of fan support -- so I hope that's not the reason she's no longer on The Mesa. As for my suspicions, my guess is it's something fireable and they hoped this approach would save face for everybody, with not a lot of questions asked. But who knows at this point.
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Post by aztech on Apr 17, 2013 9:44:30 GMT -8
The suddenness of the resignation leads one to think of a number of possibilities one of which is not that this was something that was planned. 1. Health. 2. Fireable offense and she was given the choice. 3. Incident that Beth couldn't abide. I can't think of any other general group of reasons it could be. You forgot recruiting restrictions, the life blood of every sport. That can also be about money. That probably falls within your #3.
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Post by missiontrails on Apr 17, 2013 10:09:31 GMT -8
So, since we know Sterk is just going to promote the assistant, is that a good move? I see you're back to jumping to your own conclusions again. When's myownmisery going to jump in to concur?
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Post by always4aztecs on Apr 17, 2013 10:45:16 GMT -8
Put yourself in her place. No fan support. No respect from the NCAA to award her an at large bid. At some point she had to be thinking "what more can I do?" She was already operating at 110% (just look at her and you know that) She was already successful in winning. She won her league and was district coach of the year. And for that she was looking at more empty seats next year Got to be frustrating, especially with the graduation of 2/3rds of this years scoring. If you are as competitive as her, the better question might be “how many years can you stand this?” not “why are you retiring early?”. I really hope there aren't other reasons.
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Post by bearfoot on Apr 17, 2013 11:05:13 GMT -8
I will throw my wild ass guess into the pile. I don't think the timing of Burns retirement shortly after the Hutson announcement is purely coincidence. After the raise Hut received (compared to what his predecessor was making), I think Burns asked for a raise, it was denied, she was upset, and up and left. I'd guess she may have been PO's that she couldn't get a raise for her staff, rather than herself.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2013 11:25:56 GMT -8
We all know Coach Burns will not compromise her standards, she has demonstrated that time and time again. If she was asked to so something that she didn't agree with, or wanted to do something that she thought was imperative to the success of her program and was told she couldn't, she is too good of a coach, and will just walk away.
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Post by myownwords on Apr 17, 2013 11:39:36 GMT -8
So, since we know Sterk is just going to promote the assistant, is that a good move? But are we REALLY certain that Sterky won't promote an assistant? His vision and physical tests in the past have proven he's severely myopic, with a gelatinous spine.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2013 11:47:45 GMT -8
Yes, because in the end, hiring anqualified person who happened to the be the assistant under the prior coach is always a terrible decision.
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Post by myownwords on Apr 17, 2013 11:49:36 GMT -8
Yes, because in the end, hiring anqualified person who happened to the be the assistant under the prior coach is always a terrible decision. You obviously have a confidence level in Sterk, that is impossible for me to reach or even fathom.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2013 12:01:15 GMT -8
Must be a sad life you live then.
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Post by monty on Apr 17, 2013 12:41:04 GMT -8
Yes, because in the end, hiring anqualified person who happened to the be the assistant under the prior coach is always a terrible decision. I asked in all honesty, and you would obviously know and seem to have answered in the affirmative: is the lead asst. qualified?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2013 12:45:25 GMT -8
I think he is qualified, but is he the best of the applicant pool? Don't know as I don't know the applicant pool. Are their better coaches out there? I'd say yes, would they be willing to take the job....not so sure.
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Post by monty on Apr 17, 2013 12:51:38 GMT -8
I think he is qualified, but is he the best of the applicant pool? Don't know as I don't know the applicant pool. Are their better coaches out there? I'd say yes, would they be willing to take the job....not so sure. is Sterk willing to go find one is the biggest issue here. He has been an AD a long time and has almost exclusively just promoted from within. Lead asst. has to be the favorite at post time.
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Post by fantaztec on Apr 17, 2013 12:52:35 GMT -8
um bekays, the lead assistant is a woman.
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