Touche although George was not a mid-season firing guy over the Buck-Torre years.
A Message from Director of Athletics Mike Cragg
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Johnny Rapper
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His letter says allot of nothing. If there is such a thing as "coach speak" , this can clearly be labeled "AD speak".
I am okay with Cragg's message. He's taking a professional stance during an undeniable $hit storm. It's good leadership. He didn't hang the coach or players out to dry, he provided reasons (as empty as they may be) to continue to support the team, and he left the door open for dismissing the coach (which is obviously going to happen).
It's a tough spot and, for me, that's the right letter.
It's a tough spot and, for me, that's the right letter.
Under no circumstances should Anderson be let go before the end of the season! He coached our team in a very honorable way but could not get it done! It happens! Listen Life is not a work of Art an even though I am of the belief that he should be let go at the end of the season I would expect SJU to do it in a manner that he deserves with dignity and respect!
He got them into the NIT? That's your bar for success? Hell, even Mullin got SJU a play-in bid to the NCAA tourney.
What?
was that “Leary” or “O’Leary” ?
TX Redman
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Since Cragg and I are good buddies, once I received the email, I replied with a couple of suggested EDITS. I hope it wasn't too subtle.
Dear St. John’s Season Ticket Holders & Red White Club Members,
As we approach the FInal games of the REgular season and the BIG EAST Tournament, I want to take this opportunity to thank you again for your loyal investment in and support of the St. John’s AthletiCs DepartMent, which serves 340-plus student-Athletes and 17 intercollegiate sports programs. We could not be successful in any sport without you and the actions of thousands of others.
On beHalf of our department, I also want to diREctly provide you a current update on St. John’s Basketball. To be sure, we continue to have high asPIraTIoNs for Our men’s basketball program both on and off the court.
Dear St. John’s Season Ticket Holders & Red White Club Members,
As we approach the FInal games of the REgular season and the BIG EAST Tournament, I want to take this opportunity to thank you again for your loyal investment in and support of the St. John’s AthletiCs DepartMent, which serves 340-plus student-Athletes and 17 intercollegiate sports programs. We could not be successful in any sport without you and the actions of thousands of others.
On beHalf of our department, I also want to diREctly provide you a current update on St. John’s Basketball. To be sure, we continue to have high asPIraTIoNs for Our men’s basketball program both on and off the court.
Agree and would add that how CMA is treated will also influence any potetial hirees.
Personally, I actually like Cragg for a number of reasons. He comes off very genuine, passionate, and hard working. He seems to communicate well and appears to have vision and ambition.
I also personally did not think the previous two AD's, Chris Monasch and Anton Goff, were very good at all, so there's that piece as well.
I also personally did not think the previous two AD's, Chris Monasch and Anton Goff, were very good at all, so there's that piece as well.
He didn’t really have a need to during those years.
Now I know why I like Mike. His handwriting is as bad as mineI just received the following by email.
Dear St. John’s Season Ticket Holders & Red White Club Members,
As we approach the final games of the regular season and the BIG EAST Tournament, I want to take this opportunity to thank you again for your loyal investment in and support of the St. John’s Athletics Department, which serves 340-plus student-athletes and 17 intercollegiate sports programs. We could not be successful in any sport without you and the actions of thousands of others.
On behalf of our department, I also want to directly provide you a current update on St. John’s Basketball. To be sure, we continue to have high aspirations for our men’s basketball program both on and off the court. We expect to compete for BIG EAST championships annually, while representing our University at the highest levels. Obviously, the program has not met our high expectations this season, to date.
Our promise to you, our most passionate fans and alums, is that we will continue to find ways to expand our efforts to support the players and coaches on their journey in this ever-changing college basketball landscape. There is nothing easy about the BIG EAST, one of the premier basketball conferences in the country, and it takes everyone on board to have the best chance possible. We will continue to create that positive environment in the very best way.
We have a veteran coach who is experienced in navigating the ups and downs of a college basketball season. Our desire and expectations are that Coach Mike Anderson will find ways to build up this year’s team in the remaining weeks and have them playing their best basketball in late February and March. We have not given up! There is more basketball to play this season and many opportunities to pick up quality wins. We have three more home games and then the BIG EAST Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Our athletic administration is deeply engaged with the men’s basketball program on a daily basis. At the end of the season, we will also fully evaluate the performance and leadership of the program, as we do for all of our 17 Division I programs, to provide a comprehensive assessment to our university leadership. It is always our intent to improve results in all that we do.
We are in the business of supporting our student-athletes and giving them the best possible experience as they represent St. John’s. We know they need that support, and we will cheer them on - louder and more positive than ever. I ask that you please join us, starting Saturday at noon against Providence for Johnnies Day at MSG.
Overall, we all remain optimistic and hopeful that the men’s basketball program will build from its lessons to this point of the season, as there is still a lot of basketball to be played. We have talented players with an experienced coaching staff who are all capable of competing with the top teams in the BIG EAST.
Again, and most importantly, thank you for all of your support and please know that we appreciate your devotion to St. John’s University!
Best Always,
Mike Cragg
Director of Athletics
St. John’s University
He's gotten an email restraining order against Johnny Rapper
112 I have yet to hear any of Mike Cragg's accomplishments from anyone. I keep hearing what a great guy he is, which is true but who cares, but what kind of AD is he? No one seems to be able to answer that question. Saying he's better then Goff is like saying CMA is better then Norm
Jimmy Sexton did