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[theaprof]

The MUC/UMU brouhaha seems to have run its course.  Time to pour on some gas!

"A university is what a college becomes when the faculty loses interest in students." - John Ciardi

I'll be especially interested in The AProf's response!

[Full disclosure - I spent most of my career teaching at a university.  I was intensely interested in my students - especially the girls (I kid, I kid! )]

Finally got to a place where I could reply to this.--The faculty had no say in this decision-we were not even given the opportunity to offer our collective opinion through a straw poll. 

As far as I am concerned it is nothing more than a marketing ploy to try to make us look better to international students.  I don't know how many of the faculty are excited about the change, but I do know that a lot of us are not thrilled.

It also seems like a weird economic time to be spending many, many $$ rebranding the school, printing all new stationery, new signage, etc.

Ah, but I digress--as a faculty member I drink the purple Kool-Aid and, of course, support the institution in its efforts to "improve".

Life's too short to get my panties all in a wad over this.

[rscl70]

The MUC/UMU brouhaha seems to have run its course.  Time to pour on some gas!

Finally got to a place where I could reply to this.--The faculty had no say in this decision-we were not even given the opportunity to offer our collective opinion through a straw poll. 

As far as I am concerned it is nothing more than a marketing ploy to try to make us look better to international students.  I don't know how many of the faculty are excited about the change, but I do know that a lot of us are not thrilled.

It also seems like a weird economic time to be spending many, many $$ rebranding the school, printing all new stationery, new signage, etc.

Ah, but I digress--as a faculty member I drink the purple Kool-Aid and, of course, support the institution in its efforts to "improve".

Life's too short to get my panties all in a wad over this.

That is the most intelligent comment I've seen on this topic.

[seventiesraider]

This just in, Capital University is looking for another SID

BTW: Source is impeccable

[Small but Slow]

The MUC/UMU brouhaha seems to have run its course.  Time to pour on some gas!

Finally got to a place where I could reply to this.--The faculty had no say in this decision-we were not even given the opportunity to offer our collective opinion through a straw poll. 

As far as I am concerned it is nothing more than a marketing ploy to try to make us look better to international students.  I don't know how many of the faculty are excited about the change, but I do know that a lot of us are not thrilled.

It also seems like a weird economic time to be spending many, many $$ rebranding the school, printing all new stationery, new signage, etc.

Ah, but I digress--as a faculty member I drink the purple Kool-Aid and, of course, support the institution in its efforts to "improve".

Life's too short to get my panties all in a wad over this.

That is the most intelligent comment I've seen on this topic.

That pretty much sums up my thoughts on the matter, for what its worth.  Given the institution's track record the past few years its difficult to question any decisions regarding growth and expansion.  Can't see much changing but the name.  I believe the philosophy is that if the school's not moving forward its moving backward.  Sometimes change isn't bad.

[Pat Coleman]

This just in, Capital University is looking for another SID

BTW: Source is impeccable

Bill Thomas announced on his Facebook page last week.

[reality check]

Sorry to interrupt the lovefest with some football news for JK, but a it appears Marty Assman is back on campus taking graduate classes and should be suiting up this fall.

Also figure on even less news coming out of Capital as the current SID has resigned.

And no, you can't have Lenny back

Seventies

Was this your source?  Ten days ago?

[HScoach]

This just in, Capital University is looking for another SID

BTW: Source is impeccable

I don't usually quote myself, but I can't resist.  Please try to keep up:

Sorry to interrupt the lovefest with some football news for JK, but a it appears Marty Assman is back on campus taking graduate classes and should be suiting up this fall.

Also figure on even less news coming out of Capital as the current SID has resigned.

And no, you can't have Lenny back

[HScoach]

i wouldnt be so quick to anoint Seaman as the starting QB for the next three years

Good point, but who is returning that has the edge other than Seaman? I thought the QB from Calfornia would have had a good shot, but he accepted a D-1AA scholarship!

The Cali kid also wasn't sure he could win the job and therefore wouldn't have been at MUC even if W Carolina hadn't thrown a scholly at him.

On the QB battle, Seaman obviously has a leg up because of playing experience from last year, but all that guaranteed him was the first snap of spring ball.  IMHO, what determines who will be the next QB is the work that is occurring right now.  The work BEFORE fall camp will be the difference.

[HScoach]

current release:

Mentor High School Senior Dan Cowdrick to Play Football at Mount Union (ALLIANCE, OH)—Mentor High School senior Dan Cowdrick has committed to attend Mount Union and compete on the football team this Fall.  Cowdrick, a 6-0, 265-pound defensive lineman, was an all-district, all-county, all-league and team MVP for coach Steve Trivisonno at Mentor High School.  He was a team captain, three-year starter who had 147 tackles and 16 sacks over 43 games including two state championship games.
Cowdrick plans to study Sport Business and is the son of Jake and Julie Cowdrick of Mentor.


Rubidoux (CA) High School Senior Jonathan Earnest to Play Football at Mount Union  (ALLIANCE, OH)—Rubidoux (CA) High School senior Jonathan Earnest has committed to attend Mount Union and compete on the football team this Fall.  Earnest, a 6-0, 190-pound wide receiver, was a two-time athlete of the year, All-American scholar athlete and team captain for coach Jason McMaines at Rubidoux High School.
Earnest plans to study Business Management and is the son of Jeff and Trenna Earnest of Riverside, California.


South Plantation (FL) High School Senior Johnny Marshall to Play Football at Mount Union (ALLIANCE, OH)—South Plantation (FL) High School senior Johnny Marshall has committed to attend Mount Union and compete on the football team this Fall.  Marshall, a 6-3, 185-pound quarterback, was team captain and team MVP for coach Rich Maresco at South Plantation High School.
Marshall plans to study Mathematics and is the son of Cherrell Graham of Ft. Lauderdale, FL.


Garfield Heights High School Senior Marcus Mlakar to Play Football at Mount Union (ALLIANCE, OH)—Garfield Heights High School senior Marcus Mlakar has committed to attend Mount Union and compete on the football team this Fall.  Mlakar, a 6-4, 275-pound lineman, was a three-year letterwinner who was team captain for coach Charles Rizen at Garfield Heights High School.
Mlakar plans to study Education and is the son of Marcia Kiss of Garfield Heights.

[Raider 68]

HScoach,

Thanks for the current release!

[seventiesraider]

Man, I gotta that that there high speed internet

[Gray Fox]

i wouldnt be so quick to anoint Seaman as the starting QB for the next three years

Good point, but who is returning that has the edge other than Seaman? I thought the QB from Calfornia would have had a good shot, but he accepted a D-1AA scholarship!

The Cali kid also wasn't sure he could win the job and therefore wouldn't have been at MUC even if W Kentucky hadn't thrown a scholly at him.

On the QB battle, Seaman obviously has a leg up because of playing experience from last year, but all that guaranteed him was the first snap of spring ball.  IMHO, what determines who will be the next QB is the work that is occurring right now.  The work BEFORE fall camp will be the difference.

From the SCIAC board, here is the story on the Cali kid.

wc, coco, Sabertooth and RFB

It has been great talking to you guys, I wish i would have started out differently the third time but...oh well.  Good luck with the new baby wc.

Will he come back a fourth time?  Will he call himself Catamount Dawg?  Oh well!

Gone but not forgotten.

I was marveling at the board discipline here - two days went by before anyone reacted to the announcement.  Presumably this indicates that his son decided to go D2?

1-AA

I think he only has one year left if he goes 1-AA.

http://blogs.dailynews.com/prepsports/2010/05/hs-foot-ex-crespi-qb-signs-wit.html

Former Crespi quarterback Matt Wabby, now at Pierce, has signed with Western Carolina, a Div. I-AA school where he will be reunited with former Crespi coach Jeremiah Ross, who has taken an assistant job at Western Carolina.

-- Gerry Gittelson

[PurpleSuit]

Dan Cowdrick:
http://www.scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=1673&name=djcowdrick

Marcus Mlakar:
http://www.scoutingohio.com/index.php/view-profile.html?task=userProfile&user=4161&srid=3952

does it seem to anyone else that Mount is getting more California kids than any other year?  I remember a QB that came in a couple of years back, but transferred out, and a big deal was made of his committment.  

[seventiesraider]

The Mentor sidelines look like the Mount Union sidelines. Sea of humanity

[reality check]

hscoach

You referred to "MUC".  What's this "MUC" you mentioned?