Ok, here it is the first blog on the newly created Winthrop Eagles Blog. It’s called Summer Time, why, well because let’s face it. There is not much going on in the second week of July. But here is what we have so far… The big news is the recent reassignment of baseball coach Joe Hudak. Sadly, the news didn’t shock as many people close to the situation as it did people around the community. Personally, I didn’t see it coming but other people did and the news was not met with a lot of surprise. Coach Hudak gave his heart and soul to the University of 19 years and built a five-time NCAA regional qualifier. As someone who called the final game of the 1995 regular season, the Play in series (they did that back then), and the Clemson Regional, I am sorry to see him go but I look forward to seeing who the next coach will be. I have some thoughts but that is for another blog.
The other thing going on is the World Cup. I personally am rooting for a Netherlands/German final since the Yanks have been eliminated. More on this if indeed it works out that way. More to come over the summer and we will get you ready of the fall, I hope you enjoy this blog and I be writing more soon.
Go Eagles
Sad to see Hudak go, but college athletics is all about "What have you done for me lately?" and he hasn't been on fire in recent years. Hopefully we get a solid replacement that can continue Hudak's hard work that built the program.
ReplyDeleteSo much for the NED/GER game. I would have said the same thing considering how well the Germans were playing, but Spain impressed me and controlled the game. I'll be cheering for the Dutch on Sunday. Hup Holland Hup!
Side note: I'm glad to see that the athletics department is trying to immerse themselves in social media. I work up in Charlotte with a sports PR firm that focuses on social media, let me know if you guys ever need any help. I would love to help my alma mater.
http://twitter.com/matthewgarner