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BonScott wrote:
Who do you geniuses think should be coach then - the Wooger? Lucia is a close, personal friend of mine and he didn't get stupid overnight. You guys thought he was the cat's pajamas when he brought the U a National Title - what happened.

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ap4mvp wrote:


the University of Minnesota athletic department’s plan. Those plans being to run the athletic department into the basement and lock the door.

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Govs93 wrote:
Oof. Reusse posted a letter sent to Joel Maturi by a former Gopher regarding Lucia's extension. Eveidently not happy about it:


TO: Joel Maturi.

"... If you were to poll the former Gopher players from the past along with the season ticket holders and pretty much the rest of the Minnesota hockey community, you would find an 80 percent vote to remove Coach Lucia and his staff.
80% probably not maybe 50% at the most.

"Since winning the two national titles [2002-03], the program has struggled _ and especially the last few years. Most of the players on the two national title teams were already there or previously committed.
So Don you don't get any credit for the national titles it actually belongs to Woog


"We know the hockey program is far below its expectations and standards; the program is dying before our eyes. Empty seats, poor performances, top recruits overlooked and players not properly developed.
Program is dying? Maybe you should take a look at Michigan tech! Empty seats that's because it smells in Mariucci Arena, clean it for god's sake! Top recruits overlooked? The U gets 4 out the top 5 recruits in the state every year!

"There has been a wall built between the alumni and current regime. We can't wait any longer. It's time for a new coach and staff _ preferably a former Gopher hockey alum. The pool is rich and deep with prospects.
Really? Give ten names that would do better!

"I have been bombarded with e-mails, calls and requests to do something about this. We still get some top players because of the school's rich hockey history and its facilities but that's rapidly disintegrating.
bombarded with e-mails, calls and requests? And writing a letter and giving it to an old fat sportswriter is the best you can do? Get some top players? You get most! Give me some players names that went somewhere else because the U program is so bad.

"The head coach position at the U of M requires one to wear many hats. On top of being a great coach one needs to be a great judge of talent and a great recruiter. He has to have a solid reputation in the community and have great rapport with alumni and fans. I along with most of the alumni feel [Lucia] has failed in all of these areas.
You can't please everybody! If you don'tr like it cheer for someone else!

"To give an extension at this time is premature, to put it lightly. I know this letter is blunt but you can call just about anyone in the hockey community and you will find the same feelings.
Give me a call! I'm 100% behind Don and so is everyone that matters!

"We are turning into the laughing stock of the WCHA. These are words from pro scouts every fall in the Minnesota high school elite league. Gopher recruits have been turning pro early because the teams that draft them don't feel they are progressing at the rate needed to make the next step.
Laughing stock? Hardly try MTU or MSU. Gopher recruits are going pro early because they would be fools to turn done that money is this economy.

"The proof is there. Other schools promise to help players fulfill their dreams, we deter it. I really hope this e-mail will help you step back and take some time to think over your decision.
Deter the dream? Really? Isn't every college hockey player's dream to win a national title? Now we all know that isn't possible for everyone, right?

"You must have read in the Star & Tribune that there is a 78.4 % vote against a contract extension.''
And how many times did you vote? Everyone knows the only paper that matters is the Pioneer Press!

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EREmpireStrikesBack wrote:
Holy Cross.

Beginning of the end.