Ninety-three days ago, Doug Collins stood in front of a logo-emblazoned dropcloth and announced what everyone in the room already had known for the better part of two weeks ? that he would end his tenure as 76ers coach after three seasons.
Ninety-three days ago, owner Josh Harris fielded questions from reporters about the search for Collins? replacement, answering with aplomb that Tony DiLeo would lead the nationwide hunt for who next wanted to sit at the end of the Sixers? bench.
Ninety-three days ago, DiLeo was still the general manager. Ninety-three days ago, few in Philadelphia knew the name Sam Hinkie, let alone that the Houston executive would be DiLeo?s successor. Ninety-three days ago, no one would have given credence to trade rumors regarding Jrue Holiday.
Ninety-three days is how long the Sixers have been without a head coach. Reportedly they have brought in a bushel of top-level NBA assistants. Reportedly an in-house candidate, Michael Curry, who coached the Sixers? summer-league club in Orlando, is getting a look-see, too. And all the while, outsiders looking to Hinkie in the hopes of gleaning a shred of intel regarding the coaching search ? or, more importantly, when the search will conclude ? have gotten scant assurances or clarity on either point.
Is there, from Hinkie?s perspective, any reason to tip his hand? The answer is no.
Because there?s a lack of competition to hire a guy before another team beats them to the punch, because Hinkie is in his first season as a GM, because the team is clearly in rebuilding mode, because it traded away its best player, and because there?s no more urgency to hire a coach today than there was a week (or even three weeks) ago ... Hinkie should continue to take his time looking for his guy.
At this point, what?s the rush?
Good things are happening for Steve and Christy Silva, as well as for the foundation that carries on their son?s spirit.
Penncrest High baseball coach Steve Silva and his family suffered a terrible loss when their 7-year-old son Aidan died of sudden cardiac arrest in September 2010.
And while the Silvas continue to raise money and awareness in Aidan?s memory, they have nearly cleared an even greater hurdle: Passing a law that would provide every school building in the state with an automated external defibrillator. Pennsylvania Senate Bill 606, what will be known as Aidan?s Law, ?is sitting in the Senate Appropriations Committee, awaiting a majority vote,? Silva said the other day. Continued...
Just last month, the Silvas held the third-annual 5K for Aidan J run at Kerr Park in Downingtown. Earlier this year, they conducted heart screenings at Downingtown West High School. They?ve even gotten Aidan?s Heart Foundation recognized by the state as a nonprofit.
?And our work is far from over,? Silva said, beaming.
What do Conor Casey, Sebastien Le Toux and Freddy Adu have in common? They?ve all been part of Union manager John Hackworth?s roster overhaul.
Casey, the league?s seventh-leading goal scorer, and Le Toux, MLS? leader in assists, came aboard in the offseason, while Adu, whose contract was terminated, has managed only seven minutes since joining Brazil side Bahia earlier this year.
Hackworth deserves praise for the Union?s offseason maneuvering. He?s turned a lackluster side into a lusty one with playoff aspirations, with those three transactions keying the club?s renaissance.
To the Phillies? credit, they handled a host of injuries and minor-league call-ups to get to the All-Star break at .500. But a nine-game road trip followed by two games at home against the defending champs, taking them up to the trade deadline, will determine what their first 96 games did not ? they should be sellers, not buyers.
Putting a Band-Aid on this team might buoy a playoff run. However, reinforcing the Phillies for seasons beyond this one would be in their best interest. It?s a tough call to make, turning a page on the franchise?s recent successes, though it?s the right one.
To contact Christopher A. Vito, email cvito@delcotimes.com. Follow him on Twitter, @ChrisVito.
Source: http://www.delcotimes.com/articles/2013/07/20/sports/doc51ea0abef1284509460627.txt
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