Post by lionspride on Feb 1, 2008 16:46:05 GMT -5
Well, below is the Athletic Director's Update for LionsFund for February. The AD directly acknowledges problems with the program. You be the judge...on his statement about the state of the program. Do you think he is convinced their will be improvements? Has he given Tention & Co. goals to met or else? These LionsFund updates are to be a "feel good" to alert donating members on where their money is being used and how it benefits the student athletes. Did he need to go out of his way to address the men's basketball program problems? Is he giving an "implicit" head's up that change may be coming because the season has gone much worse than expected? What is your thoughts? All I know is that there is problems and atleast we gain insight that it is a problem that is on his mind. What he does about it will be telling. You be the judge.
No matter what you think, take his last paragraph to heart and donate money to LionsFund if you have yet to do so. lmulions.cstv.com/boosters/lionsfund.html
Dear LionsFund member,
Welcome to the eleventh in this year's series of Athletic Director's Updates, designed to give you an insider's look at LMU Athletics. Every university Athletics program has a team or sport that is its most visible. Football tends to be that team for those institutions that play football, while for most others it is usually men's basketball. When that program is doing well, people assume that the Athletics program is strong and conversely, when it is not there is an assumption that the program is weak.
Here at LMU, our most visible program is men's basketball. It is apparent that we have struggled in this season and have not performed as well as anyone would have expected or hoped, but everyone should be aware that our coaches and players are dedicated to improving, representing LMU with pride and winning. Your support of LionsFund helps us not just to impact the success of our 14 men's basketball players, but over 400+ of our student-athletes across 20 different programs that strive to become champions each year. Let me share with you three stories about some of these programs you can find on our web site today:
The first is Women's Basketball Head Coach Julie Wilhoit going after her 300th victory tomorrow against USF. In her time at LMU, Julie has established continuity in the program, consistent improvement a reputation for success such that it is an annual contender for the WCC championship. Her incoming class for next year is the highest ranked in school history and if these athletes develop and form with our current crops of players the future will be even brighter.
The second story highlights 13 LMU athletes who were honored for their fall sport academic and athletic achievements by being named to the WCC All Academic Team. This total ranks second in the WCC and does not include men's water polo which is not a WCC sport. It is also a reflection of the emphasis our athletes and coaches place on excellence in scholarship as well athletic championships.
The final story is about our women's swim team which enjoyed its first undefeated season. A half dozen years ago, the team had one dual win in its entire history. This season the squad has achieved history by going 9-0 in dual competition and next seeks to win its first conference championship. Coach Bonnie Adair has recruited a squad of athletes who love their sport and compete in relative obscurity, but are no less dedicated than their student-athlete counterparts.
These are compelling stories. They only occur because you affect the lives of our student-athletes through your on-going support and commitment. We are all Lions and I want you to know how grateful I am for the support you give to all of our student-athletes. Thank you and as always...
Go Lions!
Bill Husak, Director of Athletics
No matter what you think, take his last paragraph to heart and donate money to LionsFund if you have yet to do so. lmulions.cstv.com/boosters/lionsfund.html
Dear LionsFund member,
Welcome to the eleventh in this year's series of Athletic Director's Updates, designed to give you an insider's look at LMU Athletics. Every university Athletics program has a team or sport that is its most visible. Football tends to be that team for those institutions that play football, while for most others it is usually men's basketball. When that program is doing well, people assume that the Athletics program is strong and conversely, when it is not there is an assumption that the program is weak.
Here at LMU, our most visible program is men's basketball. It is apparent that we have struggled in this season and have not performed as well as anyone would have expected or hoped, but everyone should be aware that our coaches and players are dedicated to improving, representing LMU with pride and winning. Your support of LionsFund helps us not just to impact the success of our 14 men's basketball players, but over 400+ of our student-athletes across 20 different programs that strive to become champions each year. Let me share with you three stories about some of these programs you can find on our web site today:
The first is Women's Basketball Head Coach Julie Wilhoit going after her 300th victory tomorrow against USF. In her time at LMU, Julie has established continuity in the program, consistent improvement a reputation for success such that it is an annual contender for the WCC championship. Her incoming class for next year is the highest ranked in school history and if these athletes develop and form with our current crops of players the future will be even brighter.
The second story highlights 13 LMU athletes who were honored for their fall sport academic and athletic achievements by being named to the WCC All Academic Team. This total ranks second in the WCC and does not include men's water polo which is not a WCC sport. It is also a reflection of the emphasis our athletes and coaches place on excellence in scholarship as well athletic championships.
The final story is about our women's swim team which enjoyed its first undefeated season. A half dozen years ago, the team had one dual win in its entire history. This season the squad has achieved history by going 9-0 in dual competition and next seeks to win its first conference championship. Coach Bonnie Adair has recruited a squad of athletes who love their sport and compete in relative obscurity, but are no less dedicated than their student-athlete counterparts.
These are compelling stories. They only occur because you affect the lives of our student-athletes through your on-going support and commitment. We are all Lions and I want you to know how grateful I am for the support you give to all of our student-athletes. Thank you and as always...
Go Lions!
Bill Husak, Director of Athletics
