ECAC 2013-14

[Jim Hyla]

Like I said Ken Schott will tell us. Union suspends coach Rick Bennett two games

edit:I can't type fast enough.:-D

[MattS]

Two more by the ECAC and then the suspension sounds about right to me.

[French Rage]

Dammit, why couldn't we be playing that pair next weekend!

[ajh258]

Dammit, why couldn't we be playing that pair next weekend!

I was just about to say - we should schedule future Union/RPI games the week right after the Mayor's Cup.

[TimV]

So what exactly happens when a coach is suspended?  Does that mean he doesn't go to the rink, run practices, scout film, recruit?

[marty]

So what exactly happens when a coach is suspended?  Does that mean he doesn't go to the rink, run practices, scout film, recruit?

I think you have summed it up pretty well unless of course the coach is Jack Parker in which case you coach from the press box.


In all honesty, I don't know the answer to your question, Tim, but I apparently can't get Parker out of my head.::smashfreak::

[TimV]

I just want to know that it's NOT just a matter of making the trip to the games next weekend.

[MattS]

If Union is serious about it, it would mean absolutely no contact with any player or coach from now until those two games have passed. However, my guess is it will mean Bennett won't be behind the bench for two games.

[Robb]

I just want to know that it's NOT just a matter of making the trip to the games next weekend.

So far, it's just an employer (Union) taking disciplinary action against its own employee, so they can pretty much dictate whatever terms they want.  If the league/NCAA steps in with any additional/concurrent punishment, then there is surely some official definition of what "suspended" means and what is and isn't allowed (such as coaching from the press box).

[Jim Hyla]

Via Ken Schott, video from Chris Brunner, the former news director at Capital News 9 (now Time Warner Cable News). It shows the end of the game thru the RPI team picture.

 [video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Go37npwiuQ[/video]

[MattS]

I just want to know that it's NOT just a matter of making the trip to the games next weekend.

So far, it's just an employer (Union) taking disciplinary action against its own employee, so they can pretty much dictate whatever terms they want.  If the league/NCAA steps in with any additional/concurrent punishment, then there is surely some official definition of what "suspended" means and what is and isn't allowed (such as coaching from the press box).

According to a blog written by Mike Eldelbes the Union suspension does not include running of practice this week. So Bennett can still do that just not coach at the games. If true it's pathetic.

[Trotsky]

According to a blog written by Mike Eldelbes the Union suspension does not include running of practice this week. So Bennett can still do that just not coach at the games. If true it's pathetic.

When a player is suspended is he barred from practice?

[Jim Hyla]

I just want to know that it's NOT just a matter of making the trip to the games next weekend.

So far, it's just an employer (Union) taking disciplinary action against its own employee, so they can pretty much dictate whatever terms they want.  If the league/NCAA steps in with any additional/concurrent punishment, then there is surely some official definition of what "suspended" means and what is and isn't allowed (such as coaching from the press box).

According to a blog written by Mike Eldelbes the Union suspension does not include running of practice this week. So Bennett can still do that just not coach at the games. If true it's pathetic.

First, it's Eidelbes, from the old INCH, and here's the link. Interesting post-column comments, trying to blame the victims. I'm amused how they complain about RPI leaving the bench, they did just win the cup, and Alpert on the ice, he is the winning coach and seemed to initially try and calm things. Oh well, viewpoint depends upon your glasses.

[Robb]

Well, if the thread has come to the point of correcting spelling, it's "Appert."  Whew, just cleared the shark....

[Trotsky]

it's "Appert."

Forgivable.