Is it any coincidence...

[Shock Top]

that WSU has started with such success, after Gene started becoming involved in the program again?

Maybe this is the year Butler finally had all the pieces in place, but it does seem that the vibe is different with Gene back in the picture.

I hope the time away was good for him. It was a hard call to part ways with him, a move I understood at the time, but hopefully we all can put the past behind us and continue to grow from here.

Regardless of what all transpired, Gene is a Shocker legend and something just feels good to have him involved again.

[DUShock]

Shock Top We were talking about this at the game today. Regardless of the reason, I am thankful that things are thawing between Shocker baseball & Gene. I would like to think that it all part of the beginnings of sustained positive momentum for the program and for Gene's season of life.

[ArtVandalay]

I mentioned the curse of Gene in the Nebraska thread yesterday. I'm hopeful our curse doesn't last 80+ years .

[1972Shocker]

Is it a coinsicidence? Yes. Is having Gene involved again a good thing? Yes.

[Shock Top]

Has Gene keep his involvement up, since this thred was last updated?

[Play Angry]

Has Gene keep his involvement up, since this thred was last updated?

Yep. He is enjoying the team's success and his continued involvement seems to be beneficial for both sides.

Glad the rapprochement is going well.

[Wuzee]

I like the narrative: The program spent 20 years in the wilderness, banished for the sins of hubris and Ben Christensen. Gene's karmic debt paid, he is invited back to the fold and the Shockers resume their former trajectory.

Is it true? Um ... Go Shocks! Go Crusty!