Re: Boston College Eagles 2016-2017 Season Thread
Reading these recent posts is like going into a time machine and gaping back 5-8 years for BU fans. Like Parker, York has had an amazing career. Historical success, viewed as a legend. York has had more "recent" success than Parker's 1 FF in 16 year FF drought, but the concerns are similar. Recruiting battles are being lost to your cross-town rival.
The reality is that eventually, age becomes an issue. The ability of a coach in his 70's (or whatever) to relate to what is going on in the lives of these kids, versus a mid-40s coach is significant. The Quinn/Cavanaugh era of coaches either have kids or are around kids that are similar in age to these players. Parker, York, may have grandkids of that age, but it isn't the same. Parker even admitted that he couldn't relate to these kids. Maybe the same is happening with York.
I have always had a tremendous respect for York. The way he turned BC around after the scholarship mess and the lack of talent was pretty remarkable. But I do think it would be better for the program if he retired. I know Cavanaugh is supposedly committed to UConn, but getting him in would have an immediate impact in recruiting, IMHO, just as Quinn did at BU.
That all being said, York should stay for 10 more years.
Reading these recent posts is like going into a time machine and gaping back 5-8 years for BU fans. Like Parker, York has had an amazing career. Historical success, viewed as a legend. York has had more "recent" success than Parker's 1 FF in 16 year FF drought, but the concerns are similar. Recruiting battles are being lost to your cross-town rival.
The reality is that eventually, age becomes an issue. The ability of a coach in his 70's (or whatever) to relate to what is going on in the lives of these kids, versus a mid-40s coach is significant. The Quinn/Cavanaugh era of coaches either have kids or are around kids that are similar in age to these players. Parker, York, may have grandkids of that age, but it isn't the same. Parker even admitted that he couldn't relate to these kids. Maybe the same is happening with York.
I have always had a tremendous respect for York. The way he turned BC around after the scholarship mess and the lack of talent was pretty remarkable. But I do think it would be better for the program if he retired. I know Cavanaugh is supposedly committed to UConn, but getting him in would have an immediate impact in recruiting, IMHO, just as Quinn did at BU.
That all being said, York should stay for 10 more years.
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