Irish eyes weren't smiling Tuesday
By Marcus Nelson
There were plenty of smiles on the faces of the many Owls fans at FAU Stadium on Tuesday
However, chalk the giddiness up to an exciting come-from-behind victory by the Owls over Rutgers. Until then, the Owls faithful didn't seem to be in a celebratory mood.
Oh, the game was plenty entertaining, but many who made up one of the larger crowds of the season were there to take in some college baseball, and celebrate St. Patrick's Day. It's been an annual rite at FAU Stadium since former baseball coach Kevin Cooney, a true Irishman, turned the holiday into one of the most enjoyable days of the season at the ballpark when he took over in 1988.
Tuesday's game was indeed on March 17, but there were very few reminders that the game was anything out of the ordinary. Yes, it was nice to see the Irish flag paint-scheme on the bases and the Gaelic music in between innings was a nice touch. But unlike in years past, FAU didn't don the green T-shirts, socks or hats that really made the annual St. Paddy's day game an event.
The St. Patrick's Day game is - or was - an FAU institution, which is a a very rare thing.
Although we always knew Cooney worked hard at creating the festive atmosphere on this day each year, no one believes such things should be placed on the shoulders of new coach John McCormack. McCormack, another true Irishmam, is in his first year as a coach and his concern should be winning games - something he's doing a pretty good job of doing as the Owls' 13-3 record can attest.
The real question is could others on campus have been done more to help preserve one of the few, true "traditions" at FAU?
As with everything these days, the top excuse is that there is no money in the budget for such things. But how expensive would it have been to have bought green T-shirts to wear with FAU's sleeveless jerseys as the team did in the past? Cooney often used the washer at his home to dye socks green and that isn't going to bresak anyone's budget.
No, it just sounds like "no money" is code for "no interest."
But most of the fans at FAU Stadium had green T-Shirts (paid for by the FAU Student Government Association) which were given out before the game, which is a true sign that the student body is still supportive. Hey, maybe next year the SGA could give the team some of their green shirts if no one else will.
Unfortunately, those fans wearing the green had their pre-game enthusiasm zapped quickly when it became apparent this St. Patrick's Day at the ballpark wasn't going to be like in year's past.
It's just a shame that one of the few real traditions at FAU appears to be ready for an Irish wake due to a lack of interest by many of those who should be supporting the baseball program.
Someone please cue "Oh Danny Boy." I fear a FAU tradition is about to die.
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