Tom Pecora is impressive

I watched the press conference on Friday, that announced Fordham's new basketball coach and it was impressive from several perspectives:

• First is Tom Pecora. He is clearly the type of coach that Fordham needs. He has a proven winning record, 100% graduation rate as head coach, is clearly established and respected in the New York area and most of all wants the job.
• Second is the Universities commitment. Father McShane made it clear that he recognizes the need and opportunity that Fordham has in becoming the premier basketball program in NY. This was reinforced by the Board of Trustees commitment to put their money where they need it and are willing to INVEST in the program over the long term.
• Third was the turnout of press representatives. The hall was packed and it included many adversarial press people, like Mike Francessa.

For the first time in over thirty years, it looks like Fordham has the commitment to become a premier program and that it understands that this requires money and a long term perspective.

I am looking forward to "waiting to Next Year", as we said as Brooklyn Dodger fans, and enjoying a winning team.

Bill Rothschild

PS..Tom was born in BROOKLYN..another reason to be encouraged.