[NU Sports] Re: Thoughts on the New Coach - Trust The Plan

[NEONRye at aol.com]

This is exactly the kind of post I was hoping I wouldn't see for at least a  
year or two.  This is a sports program and a team of student athletes that  is 
in deep shock and mourning for the loss of their leader.  For alumni to  be 
demanding winning seasons--with an inexperienced HC stepping into a void  
caused by tragic circumstances--is, quite frankly, incredible (I could use a  more 
telling adjective, but we're "among friends" here.).  
 
Messrs. Bienen and Murphy have made what most of us believe was the best  
choice they could have in a very unfavorable setting.  As I said in a post  a few 
weeks back--they--and Fitz--are entitled to a decent "honeymoon" and  
transition period, where everyone steps back and lets the new Head Coach, his  staff, 
and the players grieve, bond and move forward.  The best thing  all of us can 
do is stand with them, whether in victory or defeat, as long as  they all are 
giving their best efforts on the field (and in the classroom)--and  with 
Fitz, I expect 150% effort from everyone, which is why I think he will  ultimately 
be a highly successful HC.    That is how we can honor  Coach Walker's memory 
and help them build on his legacy.   
 
Paul Levinson