So Adam quit the show. Actually he is house shopping with the Mrs. tonight. The Celtics are getting better with every game, just kidding again. Big Papi is horrible and washed up, Timmy is not kidding, although he is actually more concerned with another member of the Sox. He and Rubba Shoes run the gamut from BC hockey predictions to what color Tiger's balls are...really! Again, not necessarily true. The final moments of fantasy hockey and hoops are analyzed by Uncle Dukes as he discusses with Timmy if Rubba Shoes and Coach K are already cheating at baseball. Thanks for listening and enjoy the week.

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Boston College today announced the "mutual parting of ways" between the university and it's head coach of men's basketball. The decision apparently a week old and not a moment too soon for this fan. The argument for coach Skinner is tangible. BC has lofty expectations for its athletes from academics to moral code. That was the case upon his arrival as it remains today. He leaves BC the schools most successful head coach of all time at 247-165 along with seven trips to the dance since 2001. He had a great run at the Heights but this is coaching and it boils down to what have you done for us lately. If you look at the five seasons since joining the ACC the wins are down and the teams tournament depth has been shallow and the graduation rate is dropping (still higher than FSU - you're shocked I know).

Let's face it, upheaval at the head coaching position will be DeFilipo's legacy when he steps down as AD of the Eagles. Some people are waiting for that day with eager anticipation. Unfortunately for BC fans Gene will be conducting another "nationwide search." OK, shouldn't it be a nationwide search? If it is merely a statewide search hire our very own Coach K. (Kevin Branco) and at least the energy level and colorful language will be at an all time high. Speaking of Coach K and the likes of Scotty Dukes, I am sure they will come at me with all the stats in the world of why this is a bad decision. After all Gene does not have a plan, if he did today's presser would be followed by an announcement of another one tomorrow at 3pm. Alas, there is no new coach yet. Who will it be? What are they willing to spend? Will someone else be able to recruit better than Skinner has as of late?

No doubt the new coach will be local. Most likely from a mid-major school. The latest rumors have Eagles fans dreaming of Bruce Pearl from Tennessee, a BC graduate and a Massachusetts native. He has a son on the team in Knoxville and is in a great spot there. He is a triple dog dare you long shot (read - not a chance). Tommy Amaker at Harvard is already in town and understands how to recruit kids that can read. This would not necessarily be an improvement. He struggled at Michigan and Seton Hall. When the dust settles Eagles fans will most likely be underwhelmed by the hire and realize that it is ultimately just a new face roaming the bench area. I for one will be shocked if Gene is able to lure a big name to the Heights such as Jamie Dixon from Pitt. No doubt any rising star to take the gig will be gone as soon as the next offer comes along. So, prepare to welcome Northeastern's Billy Coen - oh, sorry was that out loud?

timmy@wickedpissadude.com

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We could be talking about Boston or New York, even Gainsville. Alas, it's all about Chelmsford. Coach K has done it again. He has won both the fantasy baseball and now the fantasy football championships in Wicked Pissa Nation. Annoyed, some (Uncle Dukes) shocked, none. This guy has a fricken 4 Square trophy from Russell Mill Swim & Tennis Club. Unreal! Timmy and Rubba Shoes check in with the Coach to confirm that he will make good on his promise to "buy the trophy if he wins the league." Also the guys will discuss why the Bruins game at Fenway made one of them cry. Really? We'll also get Pats predictions from the pigskin prognosticators "Dugan & Dukes." The Celtics are limping off the MASH unit and the Sox are most likely done shopping for the groceries right? So, how is dinner gonna taste this Summer? All that and the "wow Adam never checks his team" roundup. Right here on the Wicked Pissa Dude Podcast. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend.

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This weekend preview is wall to wall guests with Coach K from CHS Football and Timmy's old hood checking in as well as the debut visit from our source for all things sports at Boston College. WZBC's Carl Koubek brings his insight to the show from Hockey East to women's softball (we think he might cover the debate team as well). Also big news on the fantasy front as an unknown throws his hat into the ring for fantasy hoops and Rubba Shoes battles the sniffles while divulging that he actually has a 5th side job! We'll get the pigskin picks from the guys and find out why Uncle Dukes is broadcasting from the road. It's all right here on the all new weekend preview of the Wicked Pissa Podcast. Thanks for listening and have a great weekend.

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