Denisonfan,
Not only is everything that you posted inaccurate, but disrespectful as well. Lets first discuss the player who you believed quit on his teammates because he hit .213 in league play. Just saying that not only makes me mad, but also destroys any credibility in anything you have said. I know the player you are talking about and he busted his butt for four years and did everything he could to help the team. His production during league senior year was not a result of his effort or giving up on his team, rather a simple fluctuation in performance.
Next let us discuss your statement that Coach Dedman " did a very good job in a tough situation". I agree with you that Denison did make a mistake and that mistake was hiring him in the first place, when there were so many more qualified candidates out there. While Coach Dedman did excerpt large amount of effort in which he should be recognized for, he was not ready in the least bit to run a baseball program. He showed great immaturity in numerous ways, treated his assistant coaches and other staff miserably, did not take any sort of criticism or direction well, and seemed to think he was bigger than the program. Denison is an extremely hard academic institution and when a coach holds 5-6 hour practices student/athletes are unable to find enough time to compete in the classroom. This led the team to have the worst GPA in the last 8 years, which is a big issue. The main concern here is the players did not enjoy their year with him as a head coach. This is not because of their on field performance its because of the way the team was run and how he treated many of the players.
Secondly, you stated that parents are involved in the hiring of the next coach. While the incoming seniors are involved, which I believe is a good thing there is no parent involvement at all. I am not a parent, but this information is coming directly from the parents of Denison players.
Finally I have no idea what you are talking about when you are referring to the player suspended. He got into trouble and was reprimanded, no parent complained about him getting suspended and that did not lead to Dedman getting fired. In fact the AD and staff knew there was a problem with Dedmen before any of the players complained. I believe that Denison is sending the right message as a coach is like a government and quoting Thomas Jefferson,
Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends [i.e., securing inherent and inalienable rights, with powers derived from the consent of the governed], it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.
Or if you don't agree with this comparison let me point to a quote by Jim Tressel in which he said, "The fate of my job lies in the hands of 18-20 year olds." I hope all this information will set the record straight and show that Denison is heading in the right direction!
Not only is everything that you posted inaccurate, but disrespectful as well. Lets first discuss the player who you believed quit on his teammates because he hit .213 in league play. Just saying that not only makes me mad, but also destroys any credibility in anything you have said. I know the player you are talking about and he busted his butt for four years and did everything he could to help the team. His production during league senior year was not a result of his effort or giving up on his team, rather a simple fluctuation in performance.
Next let us discuss your statement that Coach Dedman " did a very good job in a tough situation". I agree with you that Denison did make a mistake and that mistake was hiring him in the first place, when there were so many more qualified candidates out there. While Coach Dedman did excerpt large amount of effort in which he should be recognized for, he was not ready in the least bit to run a baseball program. He showed great immaturity in numerous ways, treated his assistant coaches and other staff miserably, did not take any sort of criticism or direction well, and seemed to think he was bigger than the program. Denison is an extremely hard academic institution and when a coach holds 5-6 hour practices student/athletes are unable to find enough time to compete in the classroom. This led the team to have the worst GPA in the last 8 years, which is a big issue. The main concern here is the players did not enjoy their year with him as a head coach. This is not because of their on field performance its because of the way the team was run and how he treated many of the players.
Secondly, you stated that parents are involved in the hiring of the next coach. While the incoming seniors are involved, which I believe is a good thing there is no parent involvement at all. I am not a parent, but this information is coming directly from the parents of Denison players.
Finally I have no idea what you are talking about when you are referring to the player suspended. He got into trouble and was reprimanded, no parent complained about him getting suspended and that did not lead to Dedman getting fired. In fact the AD and staff knew there was a problem with Dedmen before any of the players complained. I believe that Denison is sending the right message as a coach is like a government and quoting Thomas Jefferson,
Whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends [i.e., securing inherent and inalienable rights, with powers derived from the consent of the governed], it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.
Or if you don't agree with this comparison let me point to a quote by Jim Tressel in which he said, "The fate of my job lies in the hands of 18-20 year olds." I hope all this information will set the record straight and show that Denison is heading in the right direction!