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Post by Bornthrilla on Oct 15, 2010 9:53:28 GMT -5
Heard the news this morning and confirmed it with a person inside the A&T athletic department.
Reportedly, Martin gave Wheeler the option of resigning or being terminated and Wheeler chose to get fired.
A press conference is scheduled for today at 1:30 PM.
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Post by Tee-Sharp on Oct 15, 2010 10:06:27 GMT -5
May you have success and good fortune in whatever the future holds for you Big Wheel.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2010 10:08:55 GMT -5
Damn, Damn... DAMN!
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Post by Bornthrilla on Oct 15, 2010 10:09:19 GMT -5
By my count, this is the fourth A&T Athletics Director we have fired in 10 years.
All four had at least one year remaining on their contract, which A&T was responsible for paying.
Donald Trump only wish he could fire folks as quick as we do. SMH
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Post by aggierob on Oct 15, 2010 10:31:28 GMT -5
Now that Wheels is out, Lee has no chioce but to make changes or he is next!
I wonder if Chancellor Martin told Wheels to fire Lee and he refused.
I wish Wheels all the best.
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Post by Aggie E on Oct 15, 2010 10:32:50 GMT -5
Damn...talk about a quick hook! It's gonna be interesting to see what the plan is moving forward.
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Post by aggieborn5 on Oct 15, 2010 10:33:55 GMT -5
Wheels is done....
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Post by aggieborn5 on Oct 15, 2010 10:34:49 GMT -5
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Post by Bornthrilla on Oct 15, 2010 10:41:54 GMT -5
This is just speculation on my part, but it might have something to do with the timing of the autopsy report being released about the track athlete's death.
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Post by runaggierun on Oct 15, 2010 10:56:45 GMT -5
This is just speculation on my part, but it might have something to do with the timing of the autopsy report being released about the track athlete's death. Agreed. The kid having sickle cell trait shows that it was a preventable death, if only a physical had been completed and he had been tested according to NCAA rules. If the investigation showed that A&T athletics had a history of not adhering to the mandatory physical rule, as suggested by Space in the interview he did, that falls on the athletic department. |
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Oct 15, 2010 11:02:42 GMT -5
man, i really feel bad for wheels. i truly admire the guy. yet, i can't say i disagree with his firing. i think maybe he should've been given a little more time. but something had to be done. our athletic department is suffering big time. i just hope this sends a message throughout our athletic department that no one is untouchable.
coach lee must be shaking in his boots now that his boy is gone. i'm a wheels supporter, but i support this move. i just hope he's not being used as a scapegoat. i hope our athletic department will be "thoroughly" reviewed with a new and improved department implemented.
wheels, i truly wish you well, my friend!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2010 11:09:00 GMT -5
The Cycle continues.
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Post by Bornthrilla on Oct 15, 2010 11:11:30 GMT -5
Lee was on the road headed to Delaware when the news hit.
I wonder what his reaction was/is.
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Post by oleschoolaggie on Oct 15, 2010 11:19:19 GMT -5
i don't think he or anyone on his staff can feel secure after hearing this news. as much as i complained about rolling out the new athletic foundation while in the midst of a winless season, i must say its easier for me to swallow now. because this move tells me that there is recognition that something has to be done to improve our athletic department, otherwise it would've been business as usual...
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Post by aggierattler on Oct 15, 2010 11:19:29 GMT -5
This is just speculation on my part, but it might have something to do with the timing of the autopsy report being released about the track athlete's death. That's my thought, too. I think that he probably knew that this was coming, though. I wish my classmate the very best...and he will land on-his-feet. |
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