A lack of excitement
http://www.rhinossoccer.com/news/041216-1529.shtml
So the Rhinos made official what many expected: Laurie Calloway was hired as the second head coach in team history.
I want to be excited about the Rhinos moving on and replacing Pat Ercoli. But, this move doesn't excite me all that much.
GM Chris Economides knew that it wouldn't when he talked about John Harkes being the "sexy" choice. I just hope that going with the guy that has head coaching experience and knows the league and a good portion of the roster is the right move.
Although, I'm also disappointed because I feel this is a signal that the Rhinos are expecting to remain in the USL 1st division (the league formerly known as the A-League) for a while.
I probably should have expected money to be an issue with Harkes. But I guess the thoughts of having a player I liked as a kid coming to coach my hometown team clouded my judgement.
Hopefully Calloway will get the ship back on course quickly. If he doesn't, the angry mob with pitchforks in hand (or at least keyboards at the ready) will be forming quickly.
We all know that people will say that the man who has never lost a game as a coach would have done a better job, right?
The good news will be that the Rhinos are expected to announce that they've signed Dusty Huddock to replace Theo "I got smoked like" Zagar and that Rene Rivas and Scott Schweitzer have been brought back into the fold. At a minimum, Rene and Scotty will bring back some fire and excitement to a squad that lack both for much of last season.
Hopefully a return to the glory days is just around the corner.
The worst case scenario is that we should be able to see the opening of PaeTec Park next season!!!!!! And I wouldn't miss that for the world.
So the Rhinos made official what many expected: Laurie Calloway was hired as the second head coach in team history.
I want to be excited about the Rhinos moving on and replacing Pat Ercoli. But, this move doesn't excite me all that much.
GM Chris Economides knew that it wouldn't when he talked about John Harkes being the "sexy" choice. I just hope that going with the guy that has head coaching experience and knows the league and a good portion of the roster is the right move.
Although, I'm also disappointed because I feel this is a signal that the Rhinos are expecting to remain in the USL 1st division (the league formerly known as the A-League) for a while.
I probably should have expected money to be an issue with Harkes. But I guess the thoughts of having a player I liked as a kid coming to coach my hometown team clouded my judgement.
Hopefully Calloway will get the ship back on course quickly. If he doesn't, the angry mob with pitchforks in hand (or at least keyboards at the ready) will be forming quickly.
We all know that people will say that the man who has never lost a game as a coach would have done a better job, right?
The good news will be that the Rhinos are expected to announce that they've signed Dusty Huddock to replace Theo "I got smoked like" Zagar and that Rene Rivas and Scott Schweitzer have been brought back into the fold. At a minimum, Rene and Scotty will bring back some fire and excitement to a squad that lack both for much of last season.
Hopefully a return to the glory days is just around the corner.
The worst case scenario is that we should be able to see the opening of PaeTec Park next season!!!!!! And I wouldn't miss that for the world.
posted by James W at 7:03 AM
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