Rumor?

[Da Coach]

There are reports that we posted earlier this afternoon on the board regarding changes that the Board of trustees will make in the athletic department.
Bradley has asked Bradleyfans.com to take the reports down.

In respect to Bradley, we will remove the thread, and await further confirmation.

[BU FAMILY]

There are reports that we posted earlier this afternoon on the board regarding changes that the Board of trustees will make in the athletic department.
Bradley has asked Bradleyfans.com to take the reports down.

In respect to Bradley, we will remove the thread, and await further confirmation

DC - are you saying that your source is not credible? Because in the thread that got taken down, you stated that your source told you of the news. Why backtrack out of respect? If it's true, it's news.

[Da Coach]

No. I am saying the report is valid, but that all the T's haven't been crossed, and the I's dotted. That is all I can say publicly.

But I have more info about this, and why Bradley is not willing to confirm this report at this time.
So to try to comply with the apparent wishes from Bradley, please send me a PM for more info.

[BU FAMILY]

Dave Reynolds has posted on the pjstar board that BU spokesperson Renee Charles has stated that there is no validity to this rumor and that bradleyfans.com has been asked to take down the thread. If that isn't true, why not leave it up? There are 100's of threads and replies on this board over the past month regarding the future employment status of the BU AD and head coach - there has even been speculation about possible replacements - all of this taking place while the incumbents are still in their respective positions. Don't get me wrong - change is absolutely necessary! I'm just curious why you have this sudden "kind heart" and want to be respectful to BU - especially if nobody from BU has asked you to refrain from discussing this at this time.

Just curious......

[Da Coach]

I am a Bradley grad, and fan. I do not want to do anything that may have a negative effect on Bradley. Thus, out of a degree of respect, if they want the report removed, I complied.

But again, to be clear- everything I posted is true.
If anyone missed what was posted, send me a Private Message, and I'll fill you in. I think I know why they do not want this story out officially yet, but I have talked to multiple sources now that confirm it. Too bad the PJ Star does not do their homework as well.

[BU FAMILY]

No. I am saying the report is valid, but that all the T's haven't been crossed, and the I's dotted. That is all I can say publicly.

But I have more info about this, and why Bradley is not willing to confirm this report at this time.
So to try to comply with the apparent wishes from Bradley, please send me a PM for more info.

That's where I'm confused - above you said "we have not been contacted nor asked to remove anything" - now you're saying " to comply with the apparent wishes from Bradley " - so did BU ask to have it removed, or not?

[Da Coach]

They apparently told Dave Reynolds they did, but as of this moment, I have not been contacted.

[amckillip]

That's where I'm confused - above you said "we have not been contacted nor asked to remove anything" - now you're saying " to comply with the apparent wishes from Bradley " - so did BU ask to have it removed, or not?

I'm guessing DR's tweet. Which he hasn't corrected even though within 3 or 4 minutes of posting the rumor was off the board... Seems the PJStar loves to take potshots at others but doesn't feel the need to correct themselves, not that that I'm surprised.

[Da Coach]

Simply stated:
1) What we posted was true. If anyone missed them, the Board of Trustees has begun massive changes in the Athletic Department, and new names have already emerged. PM me for the summary.
2) Bradley apparently does not want this news reported just yet, thus the soft denials.
3) the PJ Star does not like being scooped on a story, thus the righteous indignation

[Da Coach]

I have now received an email from Bradley asking us to remove the story, which we had already done.

[wizard1]

Rumor

Why does Bradley want the "rumor" removed? Is it because it is untrue or inaccurate or are there other reasons?
Wiz

[LongTimeFan]

I would assume the fact that the season is not over and the current coach is still actively employed has some affect on the timing of any statements. Maybe a public statement could have some affect on the team's performance the rest of the season.

[Da Coach]

Why does Bradley want the "rumor" removed? Is it because it is untrue or inaccurate or are there other reasons?
Wiz

I have no way of knowing. I believe the reports are true.

[Da Coach]

I want to clarify one item that has been in some of the rumors going around recently-
Some have speculated that Chuck Buescher might possibly be involved in some way with any possible changes at Bradley.
But, I have confirmed that Coach Buescher is, in fact, not involved in any way with the BU Board actions and will not be involved in any way in any searches or new hires that may come from any the Board's actions.
If anyone has any questions, please PM me.

[Vent]

I was hoping that the next time BU would terminate and/or hire an athletic director or head basketball coach, it would be handled more professionally that the last couple of times. If the rumor that is circulating around is true, it is not off to a good start. If it is true, there is a leak among the Board of Trustees or from someone within the university and someone has violated other people's trust. This is never a good thing. If the rumor is false, somebody is really going to have some explaining to do.

Whatever side we are on regarding potential changes within the athletic department, there is one constant in my opinion. The entire situation needs to be handled professionally and with integrity. We are talking about people that deserve to be treated with dignity, if changes are being made.

The university reserves the right to make any statement, regarding any changes within the athletic department, when they feel it is best. They know the facts and reasons as to why. The last thing the university needs is more negative publicity, on a regional or national level, regarding the hiring and/or
firing practices within the athletic department.