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Because that's what leaders do. The ADs at Memphis and Pitt did it this month.
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Given the relative dearth of public comment in general from Hardt about anything difficult over the years, it would be a nice change of pace for him to enunciate literally ANYTHING about the future of the program other than celebrating basic things like "hey, a good player is coming back."
I gather you are on the inside, and so maybe you are completely content with the way things are going over there, but the majority of the fanbase is not.
As for what he could say?
I might change my opinion of him if he said something like this:
"This year was the second straight difficult season for our men's basketball program. We understand that our performances have not measured up to the Richmond standard that you, and we, expect. Candidly, I know some of you would like to see a change in leadership. But despite these recent challenges, we are excited to welcome Coach Mooney back next season and here's why: Because I am confident that the implementation of some key changes will help return us to the level of achievement we all desire, and Coach Mooney is the coach to successfully implement these.
Specifically, Coach Mooney and I have discussed the need for additional NIL funding to attract talented players and the need to look at a number of possible changes to our on-court philosophies and style of play. He and his staff are spending the spring evaluating a number of changes and enhancements to ensure that we put the most competitive and talented team on the court this winter."
From The Desk of Athletic Director Allen Greene (March 13, 2026) - Pitt Panthers #H2P
Panther Nation,
University of Memphis Announces Coach Hardaway Will Return Next Season - University of Memphis Athletics
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – University of Memphis Senior Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Ed Scott, Ph.D., announced today that head men's baske...
Given the relative dearth of public comment in general from Hardt about anything difficult over the years, it would be a nice change of pace for him to enunciate literally ANYTHING about the future of the program other than celebrating basic things like "hey, a good player is coming back."
I gather you are on the inside, and so maybe you are completely content with the way things are going over there, but the majority of the fanbase is not.
As for what he could say?
I might change my opinion of him if he said something like this:
"This year was the second straight difficult season for our men's basketball program. We understand that our performances have not measured up to the Richmond standard that you, and we, expect. Candidly, I know some of you would like to see a change in leadership. But despite these recent challenges, we are excited to welcome Coach Mooney back next season and here's why: Because I am confident that the implementation of some key changes will help return us to the level of achievement we all desire, and Coach Mooney is the coach to successfully implement these.
Specifically, Coach Mooney and I have discussed the need for additional NIL funding to attract talented players and the need to look at a number of possible changes to our on-court philosophies and style of play. He and his staff are spending the spring evaluating a number of changes and enhancements to ensure that we put the most competitive and talented team on the court this winter."
