Welcome to the weekend for Remembrance Day, the unofficial beginning of summer. And while this time of year is typically a slower period in the sports calendar, it seems that the news never stops around these parts.
This is because, despite the fact that Phillies and Union are currently the only shows in the city, we quickly reach the NBA draft, followed by the NHL draft, the MLB draft and finally the deadline for baseball trading. As we said, there is no rest for the tired.
But that’s perfectly fine - even if you’re one of the people who has already started the holiday weekend and headed to the coast early - because we’ve covered you with a review of some of our best reports from the week you may have missed. Let’s get to work on one of our favorites right now, Mike Jensen’s column on the rapid fall of Hawk Hill.
Put it away, Mike …
As Mark Reed, president of St. Joseph’s University, leaves for a similar position in Chicago, headed by Loyola University, it will take years to assess his tenure at Hawk Hill. Merging the school with the University of Science could surpass that eventual decision … again, it could take years.
One important aspect of Reed’s time can be assessed right now. When it comes to men’s basketball, Reed’s leadership was given to F.
Maybe F-plus, or D-minus? Nope. Straight F. Not just because it all happened under his supervision. How Reed solved it himself. Right F. - Mike Jensen
You can read the rest of Mother Jensen’s column here.
These are some of the most important stories from last week that you may have missed.
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Sixers writers Keith Pompey and Gina Mizel reviewed each player on the Sixers list - plus coaches - and voted on whether they should return next season or not. Check out what they had to say and cast your vote in our latest Stay or Go.
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As is increasingly the case, the sport seemed less important this week after the Uwalde massacre. While some players, coaches, teams and leagues have done more than others, Marcus Hayes doesn’t think they have gone far enough. And, if you’ve been paying attention, it’s not surprising.
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As Mike Sielski wrote last week, it seems that the drought of the Fliers Stanley Cup does not look like it will end soon. If they want to at least start turning their fortunes, according to Gianna Hahn (and Fliers fans everywhere), they have to sign Johnny Gaudro from South Jersey.
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Former Union star Brendan Aaronson - a native of Medford - is going to the Premier League after signing a contract with Leeds United for a transfer of 30 million dollars from the Austrian Red Bull Salzburg, including 5 million dollars that will be returned to the Union.
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We looked back on the 40th anniversary of the time when Celtics and Sixers fans actually agreed on something: their hatred of LA.
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Finally, we will look at how Temple managed to initiate the new rules of NIL College - and how it already pays dividends.
Before you go on a holiday weekend, we have another one for you. And while this one might be a little long, it’s definitely worth your time.
Today, our longevity comes from Phillies ‘scribe Scott Lauber, who discusses why some of Phillies’ lower leagues are full of organizations because of their accommodation provided by the team. According to Lauber, Phyllis is believed to be the only team in the Major League Baseball that has not provided apartments to its players in each of its branches.
“This is a typical Phillies [crap]”, Said one player talking to Lauber. “Even [Oakland] Athletics gives apartments to its players, and it is one of the cheapest owners in baseball. If you’re going to be a $ 2 billion company, at least treat your employees better.
This is not a good look for Phillies, who technically do not violate MLB policy because it allows organizations to provide hotel rooms “to the extent that apartments, rental homes or host families are not feasible.” But since they are the only team using this hole, some players are starting to wonder how hard the Phillies actually worked.
Be sure to check out the rest of Scott’s story, here.
And then enjoy the rest of the weekend!