Big East Films

[gsmooth]

All he had to do was say I’m having some family problems, step away for a year get his life together and come back somewhere. The route he chose and the lies and the destruction of a team shows the scumbag he is. Many players on the squad last year won’t speak to him including Ed Croswell. This documentary is the just desserts we have been waiting on, before Saturday. Finally someone with the courage to show it for what it was.

I am not doubting you or questioning you, but how do you know that players from last year's team won't speak to Ed Cooley? Do you know the players personally or have connections to people that do know the players? Keep in mind I have not watched the video yet.

 

[auror]

It was certainly a choice to feature prominent interviews with a forum/Twitter shitposter who in the documentary admits to calling the subject of the documentary basketball Hitler 500 times on Twitter.

 

[FriarJ]

I am not doubting you or questioning you, but how do you know that players from last year's team won't speak to Ed Cooley? Do you know the players personally or have connections to people that do know the players? Keep in mind I have not watched the video yet.

I have been told of others but I only mentioned Croswell because of a series of tweets. He posted a picture of the road ahead through his windshield. Someone asked him if he was going to see EC and his was reply was laughing emoji’s and something like not a f chance.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Against all odds at the end they make it to the sweet 16

"...where they lost to Kansas by only 5 points."

 

[storrsroars]

Enough about Cooley. My main takeaway is that Fanta needs a woman's touch around that apartment.

 

[Leebo]

That was absolutely brutal. For a minute I was amazed that the conference would allow that to be put out there

What say would the conference have in it? Who is the person behind the "Big East Films" account? It's obviously not officially produced or anything.

 

[CL82]

What say would the conference have in it? Who is the person behind the "Big East Films" account? It's obviously not officially produced or anything.

I don't know. That's a pretty well made video.

 

[CTBasketball]

I don't know. That's a pretty well made video.

Agree. The amount of old clips gathered, some very direct and perfect in each moment, is mind blowing.

 

[NJHoops]

I don’t have a dog in this fight, and I’ve disliked both Cooley and Providence fans since about 2012. But, that thing really veers into some bad fan fiction type vibes at times.

 

[chickenhead]

These clips are hilarious.

On the documentary, I have to think Georgetown was on the horn to FOX Sports killing them for allowing Fanta to do this documentary.

Cooley Teaches Class

Cooley Lectures Championship Winning Coaches on Winning

 

[ninety-nine]

It was certainly a choice to feature prominent interviews with a forum/Twitter shitposter who in the documentary admits to calling the subject of the documentary basketball Hitler 500 times on Twitter.

They should have omitted that clip. Calling Cooley "Hitler" is wildly inappropriate for myriad reasons. Cooley is a selfish opportunist who arguably betrayed Providence College and its supporters, but not a genocidal fascist who drums up hate for disfavored groups of people. Wrong metaphor, and given the seriousness of what's going on in the world right now, it's insanely tone deaf to include that. Honestly, it makes the speaker and the producers of the project seem immature and ignorant.

 

[auror]

These clips are hilarious.

On the documentary, I have to think Georgetown was on the horn to FOX Sports killing them for allowing Fanta to do this documentary.

Somewhat telling that Fanta has not shared the link or mentioned it on social media yet.

 

[chickenhead]

Somewhat telling that Fanta has not shared the link or mentioned it on social media yet.

This is an excellent observation.... He is CBB's #1 self-promoter

 

[CTBasketball]

This is an excellent observation.... He is CBB's #1 self-promoter

It’s pretty obvious as to why.

 

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So pretty much Providence fans are mad at a coach for building a great culture that the community can get excited for, taking them to heights they didn’t know was possible, and then making a smart business move to leave for another opportunity.

They sound ungrateful and bitter.

 

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It’s pretty obvious as to why.

He better hope that Cooley doesn’t wake up Georgetown as a sleeping giant.

 

[CL82]

I don’t have a dog in this fight, and I’ve disliked both Cooley and Providence fans since about 2012. But, that thing really veers into some bad fan fiction type vibes at times.

It's as if someone made a video of a fan message board. In that I think it's terrific, if a little risky. They do seem to clearly outline what is speculation and rumor versus first can knowledge.

 

[AD DB Burner]

If Divine Providence was any indication of how the rest of this series will be, I have some high expectations for what is to come.

 

[CL82]

They should have omitted that clip. Calling Cooley "Hitler" is wildly inappropriate for myriad reasons. Cooley is a selfish opportunist who arguably betrayed Providence College and its supporters, but not a genocidal fascist who drums up hate for disfavored groups of people. Wrong metaphor, and given the seriousness of what's going on in the world right now, it's insanely tone deaf to include that. Honestly, it makes the speaker and the producers of the project seem immature and ignorant.

Largely agree. Maybe the producers get a pass because they are just showing what's out there and the depth of feeling that Cooleys abrupt departure caused?

 

[ctchamps]

Largely agree. Maybe the producers get a pass because they are just showing what's out there and the depth of feeling that Cooleys abrupt departure caused?

That there are OTT emotional reactions and statements to disappointment and betrayal. Who would have thunk it.

This production missed a great opportunity not having Georgetown fans present their point of view.

If the BIG does a Caitlin Clark feature they should interview you and @nomar.

 

[Punkbo]

A few thoughts on this one. Some have already been mentioned:

1. Production quality was very low with some very questionable choices for “experts” on the subject. Is the Big East really affiliated with this effort and what is John Fanta thinking? This can’t be good for his career.

2. PC will always be a stepping-stone job. So you’re telling me the big storyline is a guy who had success at a mediocre program is leaving for a better job where he’ll make a ton of money. I understand and totally admire the passion of the PC fan base, but get over it. Although I will admit, I’m looking forward to Saturday.

 

[Psolo12]

They should have omitted that clip. Calling Cooley "Hitler" is wildly inappropriate for myriad reasons. Cooley is a selfish opportunist who arguably betrayed Providence College and its supporters, but not a genocidal fascist who drums up hate for disfavored groups of people. Wrong metaphor, and given the seriousness of what's going on in the world right now, it's insanely tone deaf to include that. Honestly, it makes the speaker and the producers of the project seem immature and ignorant.

Don't think it's that serious. It's a joke. He even said obviously he's not like real hitler, he's like a basketball version. Was just his way of saying terrible villian.

 

[TRest]

He and his son both post on are board. I agree his eyes, he was genuinely hurting about the whole thing.

I didn't know ADub had a son.

 

[HooperScooper]

Enough about Cooley. My main takeaway is that Fanta needs a woman's touch around that apartment.

He's married. So we'll have to blame his wife Victoria for the terrible decorating sense.

 

[BigErnMcCracken]

Enough about Cooley. My main takeaway is that Fanta needs a woman's touch around that apartment.

That's funny, I thought the same thing when I saw the nerf hoop over the door.