Burrito wrote:Wainwright and Purnell were the DePaul coaches for about 5 years each. Leitao is now in year 3.
GoldenWarrior11 wrote:JLP/Leitao are not going anywhere. Quotes from DePaul this week, after the story in the DePaulia requesting to fire JLP:
“Under Athletic Director Jean Lenti Ponsetto’s leadership,” Carol Hughes (DePaul PR/Communications) said, “our student athletes continue to make us proud.” Hughes’ statement continued with a list of the athletic department’s accomplishments under Ponsetto, which highlighted student athletes’ successes in the classroom and in non-revenue generating sports. Hughes said 14 of 15 Blue Demon athletic programs have represented the university at NCAA championships under Ponsetto’s command, including 15 straight NCAA tournament appearances from DePaul’s women’s basketball team. DePaul has also become a powerhouse in the Big East for racking up academic awards for their student athletes, she said.
Ponsetto denied The DePaulia’s request for an interview but issued a statement in response to the GoFundMe campaign seeking to oust her as athletic director.
“As athletic director, I certainly realize fans are entitled to voice their opinions,” Ponsetto said. “That doesn’t mean I have to agree with it. Our men’s basketball team is a fine group of student-athletes who are terrific ambassadors for our university. The players and their coaches are working hard to improve every time the team takes to the court. All of our student-athletes make me proud every day with their many accomplishments — both in athletic competitions and in the classroom.”
Demon22 wrote:I hope that if/when the time comes, DePaul aims a little higher than a coach whose career record is barely over .500 some 14 years into his career.
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