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From: Bruce Hale <[log in to unmask]>

> Folks, I have to agree with this respondent that the 'nay-sayers'
> and 'doubting Thomases' should be ashamed of the way they have
> continuously berated the hockey staff and office. Tim is responsible for
> getting this team reorganized and getting them to the frozen four. He
> should be considered for coach of the year award. His coaching style
> speaks for itself with 3 frozen fours in 5 years. He doesn't need to be a
> strict disciplinarian to be successful. Too many find it easy to complain
> when things are rough, but I don't see them giving credit when things go
> well. Shawn is gone and Tim is not going to change his coaching
> philosophy. All kinds of coaches succeed. Live with it.
> As to the Damon incident, y! ou will never probably never know exactly what
> he did, but look at a copy of the Student-Athlete Code of conduct. I lays
> out his responsibilities if he wants to participate. If he broke the
> rules, that's his own fault. No one in the Academic Support office should
> be spending all their time checking class attendance. It's the athlete's
> responsibility, and if they don't, then they pay the consequnces. Derek is
> more than old enough to know better!
> Let's come together and celebrate the accomplishments of this unheralded
> team. They have a big mountain to climb next week in Wisconsin, and they
> will need everyone's support. Go Maine!
> Bruce Hale, Director of Academic Support for Student-athletes, 1998-2003