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Wow, the thread has over 1,300 posts (I haven't read them all) and >92,000 reads. I'm definitely seeing a sense of continued passion from the Bell Co. faithful. Nothing wrong with that at all, as they do have a strong and prideful tradition. I'm glad to see a fan base concerned for the program, but it also sounds like a fan base concerned for the kids. It takes a special person to be a coach, as so many have pointed out, what with budgets, community and administrative support, pay, feeder systems, relocation, assistants, etc., making it harder to consider a job. And yes, I'm guilty like most people - I like immediate results. It's a part of our culture now.

"Tradition" doesn't win ball games, but it does keep generations of players/fans/supporters interested and involved. And that often translates to success. I hope that whoever lands at Bell Co. will have the support of the people that contributed to their past success supporting them as well.