claver2010 {l Wrote}:entered transfer portal
not surprising given the suspension
I really wanted to give Kraft props for firing Jimmy Mac as a cold move to make a big-splash hire. I don't think that is the case anymore.
I think JC's firing (in spite of the outrage from media) had nothing to do with his win total. I think JC lost control of the program. I don't think the players were even trying off the court. JC didn't want to play any more games until the roster was fully back... yet, he couldn't get the kids to comply with quarantine (or virtual classes). Meanwhile, each cancelled game is one less chance for transfers and those in their final year to show what they can do against ACC talent. It is unfortunate that Tabbs gets publicly saddled with the suspension. I believe the issue bled beyond one player... and I have come to believe that JC being relieved of his duties was more than justified (from a... he shouldn't be allowed to be a head coach again perspective).
Just remember... these same media members like Jeff Goodman and Mike DeCourcey who bemoan the outrageous firing of Jim Christian were part of the group who applauded the termination of "lazy" Al Skinner (permanently killing any chance for another big job). DeCourcey still works for The Sporting News which is an outlet I was unaware still existed (it seems to have disappeared 20 years ago). Goodman doesn't really seem to be employed by anyone anymore. He seems to just toss up podcasts from his basement. He does, however, relish making fun of the fact that Boston College has no fans (while supporting Jim Christian as a great coach)... of course, never acknowledging that the reason BC has only "20 fans" is because of 7 years of Jimmy Mac.