Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Up To The Task?

[buoldtimer]

Sullivan is ahead of both.

On what basis? Please substantiate.

[BUTerrierfan]

Quinn had dinner next to me Saturday night (Panera Bread. I recommend the Cuban Chicken Panini.) I asked him point blank: "Are you taking over for Jack or what?" He laughed and took a chomp on his salad.*

*Okay, I lied. I did have dinner next to him, but I didn't ask him about the BU coaching situation. But, he was in the arena Saturday night. Scouting his new job? Quick, someone start a rumor!

BU Hockey: Stories From Panera Bread

More likely scouting the game for available and worthy free agents

[J.D.]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Up To The Task?

As Mike Bavis' tenure behind the bench grows with each passing year, is it becoming inevitable that he will replace Jack? Most of us have been throwing out other names (Quinn, Sullivan, Hynes to name a few), but as time goes on and Mike puts in his time, seemingly not even looking at other options (not sure if he has had any), it seems to me that Jack is planning on Mike being the guy.

Thoughts?

The same question is asked about Mike Cavanaugh in regard to the BC job. I think he should be the #1 candidate to take over, but not everyone agrees with that. You would think Bavis would be next in line, but who really knows other than Jack himself (and Hoky of course). I get the sense most BU fans don't want Bavis taking over though.

[Terrance]

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On what basis? Please substantiate.

Hahahaha. The great and powerful (ly wrong) Hoky doesn't need to substantiate his baseless statements. He just knows stuff. Like Miss Cleo.

[defkit]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Up To The Task?

The same question is asked about Mike Cavanaugh in regard to the BC job. I think he should be the #1 candidate to take over, but not everyone agrees with that. You would think Bavis would be next in line, but who really knows other than Jack himself (and Hoky of course). I get the sense most BU fans don't want Bavis taking over though.

I agree. I would prefer Quinn and Sullivan to Bavis. Quinn has a proven coaching record, and is young enough to related to the players. Sullivan has a less diverse coaching background (Pretty much pro only), but he was one of the best captains BU has ever had, and I think similar to Quinn, I picture him being able to sell BU hockey as well as Parker (recruiting). Both these guys just seem to have all the tools to get it done. And I could easily see them keeping what is good about BU Hockey, while bringing back the elite level status to the program.

[Rover]

I agree. I would prefer Quinn and Sullivan to Bavis. Quinn has a proven coaching record, and is young enough to related to the players. Sullivan has a less diverse coaching background (Pretty much pro only), but he was one of the best captains BU has ever had, and I think similar to Quinn, I picture him being able to sell BU hockey as well as Parker (recruiting). Both these guys just seem to have all the tools to get it done. And I could easily see them keeping what is good about BU Hockey, while bringing back the elite level status to the program.

One would think Bavis as a less established coach would have a pretty short leash if things were going bad, unlike say Sullivan with his NHL pedigree or Quinn given his contributions to the national championship team via his recruiting. For example, if Quinn or Sullivan opened up their career with two mediocre years they could rightfully argue that they need a little more time for their recruiting and coaching style to take hold and Im guessing most fans would understand. If Bavis has two bad seasons out of the gate people will fairly or unfairly want him fired in favor a big name coach.

[Hokydad]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Up To The Task?

Hahahaha. The great and powerful (ly wrong) Hoky doesn't need to substantiate his baseless statements. He just knows stuff. Like Miss Cleo.

And the other "opinions" were substantiated?

Sullivans job if he wants it, end of story

[mpereira]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Up To The Task?

And the other "opinions" were substantiated?

Sullivans job if he wants it, end of story

It's BC week and we're talking about a job that won't be open for another 15 years

[defkit]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Up To The Task?

It's BC week and we're talking about a job that won't be open for another 15 years

Okay, I introduced the coaching topic, so I'll change it up.

What are your favorite BU vs BC moments in recent memory?

Three that jump to my mind:
1. The Lawrence-Higgins-Yip three on two to win the 2006 HE Championship (all subsequent games from that season have been erased from my memory bank) :-)
2. The #8 vs #1 series win at Conte, with Eric Thomassian, of all people, scoring a big goal in Game 3 - what year was that? We barely finished 8th, beating UNH in OT to grab the last playoff spot. After beating BC, we lost to Jimmy Howard and Maine, 1-0. 2004?
3. Justin Maiser's third goal of the game to beat the Eagles in the 2003 HE Semifinals in 2OT.

[J.D.]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Up To The Task?

I think the program should be handed over to Buddy Powers

[mpereira]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Up To The Task?

I think the program should be handed over to Buddy Powers

What about Toot Cahoon instead?

[Agganis]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Up To The Task?

Okay, I introduced the coaching topic, so I'll change it up.

What are your favorite BU vs BC moments in recent memory?

Three that jump to my mind:
1. The Lawrence-Higgins-Yip three on two to win the 2006 HE Championship (all subsequent games from that season have been erased from my memory bank) :-)
2. The #8 vs #1 series win at Conte, with Eric Thomassian, of all people, scoring a big goal in Game 3 - what year was that? We barely finished 8th, beating UNH in OT to grab the last playoff spot. After beating BC, we lost to Jimmy Howard and Maine, 1-0. 2004?
3. Justin Maiser's third goal of the game to beat the Eagles in the 2003 HE Semifinals in 2OT.

Your #2 was 03-04. And the description is incomplete without Sean Fields turning to the BC students and flapping his arms like a bird once the series was over.

I'll add in the 3 goals in 44 seconds in 08-09.

Plus for more sentimental value than actual importance the stick salute from the BU team to the BU fans after the 5-0 win at Conte last year while BC players watched, made better by York complaining about it.

[J.D.]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Up To The Task?

What did York have to say? Does BC do a stick salute when they usually win at Agganis?

[Rogie21]

Re: Boston University 2012-13 Season Thread -- Up To The Task?

Okay, I introduced the coaching topic, so I'll change it up.

What are your favorite BU vs BC moments in recent memory?

Three that jump to my mind:
1. The Lawrence-Higgins-Yip three on two to win the 2006 HE Championship (all subsequent games from that season have been erased from my memory bank) :-)
2. The #8 vs #1 series win at Conte, with Eric Thomassian, of all people, scoring a big goal in Game 3 - what year was that? We barely finished 8th, beating UNH in OT to grab the last playoff spot. After beating BC, we lost to Jimmy Howard and Maine, 1-0. 2004?
3. Justin Maiser's third goal of the game to beat the Eagles in the 2003 HE Semifinals in 2OT.

Video of #1 and #3 among those on this listing. A few other BU-BC highlights, too.

[mookie1995]

What did York have to say?

wah WAAAAAAHHHHH!!