I have direct knowledge that Virginia Newton did not and would not have lunch with Tim Hudson or any potential candidate. She is not easy to manipulate.
She is horrified this rumor has spread, however, she is fairly certain of the origin.
There are those who would like to silence her. The responses on the website did not help our cause.
Please remember, we constantly fight the negative adjectives the administration has been using for two years. So, please do not be so quick as to jump on illogical rumors and cause us to lose the only board member who is fighting for us.
Mrs. Newton is a smart person and she has the players figured out. Please do not disrespect her because in doing so, we become the bunch of blithering idiots they call us.
Do you by chance have an e-mail address for her so we can write to her and express our appreciation for what she has done so far? I hope she saw the highly laudatory thread about her of a few days ago. People on this board have been extremely complimentary of her efforts, motives, and character.
I think Virginia Newton is a hero! She has stood up for USM under incredible pressure (the original 11-1 vote for Shelby comes to mind). That in itself shows her strength and integrity. I trust that she does know who the players are - I imagine she has heard from enough of us to know the what we feel about all of those who serve in the inner circle.
quote: Originally posted by: The Truth About Virginia Newton "I have direct knowledge that Virginia Newton did not and would not have lunch with Tim Hudson or any potential candidate. She is not easy to manipulate. She is horrified this rumor has spread, however, she is fairly certain of the origin. There are those who would like to silence her. The responses on the website did not help our cause. Please remember, we constantly fight the negative adjectives the administration has been using for two years. So, please do not be so quick as to jump on illogical rumors and cause us to lose the only board member who is fighting for us. Mrs. Newton is a smart person and she has the players figured out. Please do not disrespect her because in doing so, we become the bunch of blithering idiots they call us."
This poster brings up an excellent point: remember that everyone reads and posts to this board - don't jump on every rumor like it is the gospel, for, after all, the source may be in the Dome PR Machine, if you catch my drift.
Silly question--about what size is Virginia? petite? average? incredibly tall? I'll send her a complimentary no quarter t-shirt with our compliments. Or better yet, a "fireshelby [heart] Virginia t-shirt.
I sent her a thank-you email a couple of days ago, care of the IHL email address. And I do apologize for my little comment on the lunch, and nominate myself for an "idot" award.