And I just thought I was the only one who wasn't keen on Maddock's
management style. And what can be elaborated on regarding Colts'
clubhouse problems? I did an interview with Maddock when he was
managing the Tyler Roughnecks in 2001. At the time DH Nolan Lane was
reported to be a problem and he was abruptly released. Maddock would
not speak on the record regarding Lane at the time. Suffice it to say
that there was a clash between Maddock and Lane which transcended
personalities and encompassed Lane's lack of respect for Maddock's
judgment as a Manager.

You're also dead-on about pitching. The Roughnecks ERA was also
atrocious and a team which billed itself as a developing ground for
young pitchers never developed one single young talent. The only
pitchers with success were proven veterans (one with Major League
experience).

Of course, most of us Roughnecks fans look back through rose-colored
glasses with nostalgia for a fun season. We enjoyed Maddog's fiery
personality. But the bottom line was a record barely over .500 after
and despite of all the roster manipulation.

Tom

djay2tx wrote:

> Maddodg for pitching coach? Are you serious? Unless his focus was
> completely off kilter, the Colts ERA speaks for itself. We never
> found and kept 4 starters. Our catchers went through call signs like
> sand rolling from beaches. He can recruit like a madman, that's a
> proven given. But can he manage who he gets? And Malvin didn't last
> too long in this league. Thought he was so much better than this
> level he got inflated ego syndrome. Heard there was allot of that
> around here the past two years. Maybe that was part of the clubhouse
> problem too. Maybe all the power hitting talent didn't make up for
> the lack of defensive ability.
>
> Really examine the box scores from the 2002 playoff rounds. Colts
> played well but were really lucky to steal that title from the
> Senators. I don't think STeve was happy here at any point in 2003.
> He was less fan friendly, less focussed and more distracted for a
> number of reasons. #1 being Kendall and Jake Burnham's story
> becoming a 3-ring circus. #2 Power hitting with 2-5 errors per game
> and no pitching support. I'm not sure had Bruha and company offered
> Maddock the job that he would accepted. Before the announcement he
> was already scouting other teams and players during playoffs in Ft.
> Worth. He's been rumored to have interviewed in Ozark, Shreveport
> and wants the Edinburg job if Tredaway leaves. That could make for
> interesting sparks next season but would just as soon see him move on
> from thie league.
>
> All my pennies worth of course. But the man who arrived here in the
> spring of 2002 was not the same guy who left here 4 weeks ago.
> Whether he changed or the situation changed, this season was tough to
> watch for all the wrong reasons.
>
> Djay