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Athletic dept. decides not to renew Macciocca's contract
Two years after Matthew Macciocca's hiring, the athletic department seeks a different direction for the men's basketball program.
Jason Radka and Patricia J. Sheehan
Issue date: 2/22/07 Section: Sports
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The athletic department has "decided to move in a different direction for leadership for the men's basketball program," according to Danehy.
Danehy did not comment on the details of Macciocca's non-renewal.
"I appreciate Matt's contributions to our department over the last two years. This was a well-thought out decision and it was not made in a precipitous manner."
As Cabrini men's head coach, Macciocca posted 16 total wins (12 in conference) and 34 loses (22 in conference) over the course of his two season term.
The news came as somewhat of a shock to the Cabrini community, including members of the men's basketball team and athletic department.
Randy Reid, junior accounting major and team co-captain, was surprised to hear the news about Macciocca's dismissal.
"It was quite shocking. When I first heard the news I was speechless," he said.
Some of the players have mixed views regarding the decision made on the termination of Macciocca's position.
According to junior marketing major and team captain Greg Clifton, "As a captain, despite how it looked, it wasn't all of coach's fault. We are the players on the court. I take responsibility."
Macciocca expressed the importance of five principals, which were called the five pillars of respect, character, sacrifice, discipline and commitment. According to players, these ideas were not followed 100 percent by Macciocca himself.
The team felt like they were not prepared for games and scouting reports were ignored. Many of the players feel that there was miscommunication between the staff and the team. They believe that Macciocca's program may have been more successful at a Division I school.
Although some of the players were shocked about the haste of the decision, there were inklings that players were aware of the possibility of removing Macciocca.
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