In a much-anticipated announcement, former UConn men’s head basketball coach Jim Calhoun told staff and students today at the University of Saint Joseph that his love for the game could no longer be tamed.
“I think the point being is, I’m here because I love the game, I love the educational process, I like what schools can do for people at a critical time in their life,” Jim Calhoun said.
“So I’m incredibly happy here to build a foundation for the program and that’s what I’m doing right now. One step at a time,” Calhoun said.
As part of his welcoming committee, students and soccer players like Mackey listened on as Calhoun shared his excitement of joining the Bluejays, Mackey even snagging a selfie or two with the basketball hall of famer.
“Yes a couple actually,” Caroline Mackey said.
“Now with the popularity the standards of the athletic department have immediately gone till it 1 to 100,” Annie Masayda said.
Masayda said Calhoun brings a certain sense of standard to the athletic program and one that she hopes will bring fans to the stands.
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“I think this community wouldn't mind having a small Division Three school, someone to root for and I think that's going to be cool,” Calhoun said.
And even cooler for Mackey, a picture right next to the man himself, an addition these Bluejay students are happy to tweet about.
