by Eyes of Old Main on Wed May 26, 2010 12:08 am
Admittedly, I do not follow Wofford's baseball program as closely as I should, but I do love Wofford and hope that the Terriers are successful in all pursuits. So, while I don't have much skin in this game, I do see common threads in the descriptions of what's been going on from many posters with differing perspectives here. I know making broad brush statements about programs I don't follow closely can open me up for some vitriol, but here's my concern. Wofford is a place that places a high value on it's own way of doing things. Those that follow the Wofford Way garner a tremendous amount of loyalty (sometimes extending well beyond levels that seem wise). This is a good thing, not a bad one. But, when there is underperformance on the field and most of the cause seems to stem from mismanagement and poor fundamentals, then it is time to consider a change. I can tolerate a lot of losses so longs as I see effort, hustle and wise choices, but playing with a lack of sound fundamentals falls back tothe coaches every time. I'm sure that the coaches want to win as much as anyone, but if they can't coach fundamental baseball, then they need to be given a timeline to improve in that area and an assurance that changes wil be made if things continue as they have. This season is over and plans should be in development for next year bythe coaches and players. But also, our athletic administration needs to come to terms with the fact that if the same issues of the last few seasons do not improve next year that a coaching change is probably needed.
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