(05-24-2019 10:16 AM)tribeinexile Wrote:  Count me among those who were stunned and mortified about the Shaver decision and who honestly thinks about it every day BUT ...

What kind of response can she give to the why did you fire Shaver question that would be satisfactory?

If she says anything about Fischer other than she is delighted to have him THEN she should be fired.

If she breaks into tears and says she made a horrible mistake firing Shaver THEN she should be fired.

If she criticizes Shaver, it’s not fireable but it’s classless.

Questions I would ask:

1). What additional structural support will the College be providing W&M or do we believe switching coaches is sufficient?
2). Is the severance pay for Shaver coming from the Athletic Department budget? The MBB budget?
3). What are the anticipated revenues from the internet streaming deal and where will they be allocated?
4). Is there any consideration towards dropping or adding sports?
5). What is the future of the CAA and our membership in it?

IMHO, the decision to fire Shaver was an inexcusable costly mistake. I have to assume that Rowe knew about it and supported it. Black marks on both of them and it’s up to the BOV to determine how to address this fiasco. In the meantime, and I think for a long time, they are our President and Athletic Director and I don’t need them failing to slake my need for justice.

However, the is a gutsy and welcome move by Huge. I look forward to hearing her speak, since does not, as far as I am aware, post on this message board. I don’t know of any other ADs who would be willing to do this. And the answers aren’t rehearsed and scripted I would be disappointed.

Great post. I'm much more interested to hear news on the important stuff - how will the program be supported going forward and what steps are in place to give the program the resources it needs to compete?