Let's throw mud at the wall and see what sticks
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GhostofBTT
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Im with you on that. I posted last night and early today that I heard rumors he was going to be gone but to take them with a grain of salt. Once all hell broke loose i monitored the board because all of the sh*t flying was incredible to watch but didnt post much because it was impossible to know what was true.
After reading/hearing/talking about all these rumors I'm worn out and really wouldnt be surprised with what happened next. My opinion from what ive heard is that hes gone but it wouldnt be the 1st time i was wrong. On the other hand if he is fired this would be the 1st time that Ghost has been wrong. Isnt that right Ghost?
When Ghost is wrong, Ghost has no trouble pointing that out. It is like seeing a rainbow. It is very beautiful and rare.
That being said, if Lickliter does get fired, I will have lost my respect for Barta. Since he has said recently that he wants to keep Lick, if he succombs to pressure on that front, I will know he is weak willed, and not in charge.
ShadasRevenge
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No, they have not. The only thing these rumors did was get sites like this page hits and get Phil Haddy to run around putting out fires. There isn't any additional pressure on Barta than what was all ready there.
parquet
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Methinks Hoop just threw some mud at a wall and it may have stuck.
IATrainMaster101
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That wouldn't necessarily mean that he is weak willed or that he had succombed to pressure. Things change quickly, new things come to light, things happen behind the scenes, and last I read his note of support had no timeline attached.
How can anyone believe this coach will be back? The worst 3 seasons back to back to back in 80 years. 22 losses, a new record. Player defections (for whatever reason) every year. Attendance at an all time low. Style of play...boring. Tell me where does he get high marks? I don't dislike the guy, but lets be honest here.
busabus114
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Was yesterday the 1st day that Haddy has worked since he issued that awesome football press release that jinxed us into losing against NW?
Southernhawk
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But are you smarter than a 5th grader?
rdubbs
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They might as well have. Marty coming back after every commercial break was saying that Lick was out. (Which if you just tuned in you would have thought that he was fired or resigned) Terrible job outta you Marty.
HawkDad
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hoosieriniowa
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I heard a rumor from a person in the media (not a blogger) that Lick would resign citing health two weeks ago. What I believe is Lick was given the opportunity to resign and has refuses. He is forcing Barta to fire him. To think this is all smoke and internet chat is being awfully naive.
nationalchamps
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SteveGarvey
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He also predicted the Colts would win the Super Bowl.
83Hawk
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Wishful thinking. Not gonna happen.
STILLBUSTER
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This was obvious to me by simply paying attention to the behavior and comments by the relevant parties throughout yesterday.
1) Dolph, pregame response to caller: I met with GB earlier this week and was told the [stock answer] ... will meet with TL after season, as do with all coaches. "No decision has been made."
That's a far cry from the glossy support GB has been publically stating up until a few days ago. Something Dolph could have just as easily repeated.
2) TL's closing comment during immediate postgame sit-down with Dolph and Bobby (in response to Dolph's ? about when he will meet with his staff and GB)
"I have no idea ... I only take care of me. That's up to Gary Barta."
Followed by his formal post game statements in the media room:
“You know my future is that I’m healthy, I have a great family, I love what I do. I’ve done it well. And that’s not in my hands.â€
Those 2 itallicized comments did 2 things:
a) publically took the "health reasons" off the table;
b) I "take care of me" = buyout $.
3) Finally, the succinct official statement by GB (who, earlier, had said he would not address the public?) applauded the players' efforts and future and deliberately omitted any reference to TL -- because he does not include TL in that future.
The innuendos speak volumes.
TL is letting GB know there will be no "resignation". He's also letting the college bball world know he is healthy, willing and able.
GB is already attempting to head off any player defections and salvage a very decent recruiting class through his reassuring, supportive comments.
