ROANOKE TIMES
Copyright (c) 1996, Roanoke Times
DATE: Wednesday, December 25, 1996 TAG: 9612260040
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: B-1 EDITION: HOLIDAY
COLUMN: JACK BOGACZYK
SOURCE: JACK BOGACZYK
It is the nature of my business and your pleasure. In sports, too often we count our blessings only in the left column of the standings.
This week's NCAA Division III men's basketball poll has Roanoke College ranked fifth. The Maroons are a legitimate national contender, but it's going to be difficult for coach Page Moir to top this holiday season when his team isn't even playing.
Whatever Moir gets under the tree today, chances are the gifts won't surprise him like the one he received last week, when he was presented the Salem college's Distinguished Service Award. It's the first time in many recollections on campus that a coach has received the honor.
Moir didn't get it for longevity. He's only in his eighth season at the school his dad, Charlie, took to the 1972 NCAA small college basketball title. He didn't get it for winning. His 137 victories are little more than halfway to what Ed Green and Buddy Hackman reached.
Moir was honored for all of the right reasons. His players are 25-for-25 in the diploma category. Eight of those have gone on to graduate school, including one to medical school and one to law school. His program is known for its volunteer work, too, and its next task, the fourth annual Domino's/Lewis Gale Classic.
In three years, the tournament and its accompanying raffle and auction have grossed more than $20,000 to battle cancer, split between the American Cancer Society on a local basis and the V Foundation, named for late coach Jim Valvano.
The event was a Moir idea, and again on Jan.4-5 at the Bast Center he'll be worrying about who's bidding what for a piece of Michael Jordan memorabilia as well as trying to get guard penetration against Allentown.
Moir's wife, Jody, convinced her husband to tie Roanoke's season-opening Salem Bank & Trust tournament to their volunteering at the Roanoke Valley's Community Christmas Store. The college was supportive when the Moirs wanted to allow spectators to get free admission, as long as they made a donation so needy local families could get something for Christmas.
``We got about 25 winter coats, a bunch of toys and boxes of canned goods,'' Moir said. ``The cancer tournament has worked out great. We get two good home games in early January, and was raise money for a great cause. It's reached the point now where the V Foundation people call and ask what they can do to help.''
Moir also helps recruit students to Roanoke. He's involved in fund-raising and advertising sales. Before he arrived, the Maroons didn't have a basketball media guide. Now, he raises the money and sells the advertising not only for his, but also for women's basketball and other sports. He's also the school's game management supervisor.
That means he is at virtually every home athletic event Roanoke plays. When Carey Harveycutter calls from the Salem Civic Center seeking a hand for one of the city's NCAA Division III championships, Moir helps. He finds time to be a husband and father to his two daughters, who before long probably will be roaming the halls with Moir, as he did when his dad was coaching.
``I never thought I'd get an honor like this,'' Moir said. ``To me, just to be recognized is phenomenal. Roanoke College is a unique place. There are so many good people who work here. To be considered for this honor among them and by them means a lot.''
Moir has friends who still figure that one day, he'll return to Division I hoops, where he was an assistant coach for six years before being named Roanoke's ninth head coach. He's 36. He has plenty of time - but perhaps not the inclination.
``People have to understand, I've been there before,'' Moir said. ``I have an appreciation for what it's like. It would be difficult to find as nice a place to work as Roanoke. [Athletic director] Scott Allison is a fantastic boss. The administration is tremendous. If you need something, and it's truly needed, it's easy to ask somebody for it.
``They do things the right way. They don't waste money. If you do things right, people will respond if it's something good.''
That last sentence pretty much sums up why Moir was honored. He's proven that it's better to give than to receive, unless you're talking about turnovers.
Moir has nothing like this present
JACK BOGACZYK
PLEASE SEE BOGACZYK/B3
Bogaczyk
FROM PAGE B1
It is the nature of my business and your pleasure. In sports, too often we count our blessings only in the left column of the standings.
This week's NCAA Division III men's basketball poll has Roanoke College ranked fifth. The Maroons are a legitimate national contender, but it's going to be difficult for coach Page Moir to top this holiday season when his team isn't even playing.
Whatever Moir gets under the tree today, chances are the gifts won't surprise him like the one he received last week, when he was presented the Salem college's Distinguished Service Award. It's the first time in many recollections on campus that a coach has received the honor.
Moir didn't get it for longevity. He's only in his eighth season at the school his dad, Charlie, took to the 1972 NCAA small college basketball title. He didn't get it for winning. His 137 victories are little more than halfway to what Ed Green and Buddy Hackman reached.
Moir was honored for all of the right reasons. His players are 25-for-25 in the diploma category. Eight of those have gone on to graduate school, including one to medical school and one to law school. His program is known for its volunteer work, too, and its next task, the fourth annual Domino's/Lewis Gale Classic.
In three years, the tournament and its accompanying raffle and auction have grossed more than $20,000 to battle cancer, split between the American Cancer Society on a local basis and the V Foundation, named for late coach Jim Valvano.
The event was a Moir idea, and again on Jan.4-5 at the Bast Center he'll be worrying about who's bidding what for a piece of Michael Jordan memorabilia as well as trying to get guard penetration against Allentown.
Moir's wife, Jody, convinced her husband to tie Roanoke's season-opening Salem Bank & Trust tournament to their volunteering at the Roanoke Valley's Community Christmas Store. The college was supportive when the Moirs wanted to allow spectators to get free admission, as long as they made a donation so needy local families could get something for Christmas.
``We got about 25 winter coats, a bunch of toys and boxes of canned goods,'' Moir said. ``The cancer tournament has worked out great. We get two good home games in early January, and was raise money for a great cause. It's reached the point now where the V Foundation people call and ask what they can do to help.''
Moir also helps recruit students to Roanoke. He's involved in fund-raising and advertising sales. Before he arrived, the Maroons didn't have a basketball media guide. Now, he raises the money and sells the advertising not only for his, but also for women's basketball and other sports. He's also the school's game management supervisor.
That means he is at virtually every home athletic event Roanoke plays. When Carey Harveycutter calls from the Salem Civic Center seeking a hand for one of the city's NCAA Division III championships, Moir helps. He finds time to be a husband and father to his two daughters, who before long probably will be roaming the halls with Moir, as he did when his dad was coaching.
``I never thought I'd get an honor like this,'' Moir said. ``To me, just to be recognized is phenomenal. Roanoke College is a unique place. There are so many good people who work here. To be considered for this honor among them and by them means a lot.''
Moir has friends who still figure that one day, he'll return to Division I hoops, where he was an assistant coach for six years before being named Roanoke's ninth head coach. He's 36. He has plenty of time - but perhaps not the inclination.
``People have to understand, I've been there before,'' Moir said. ``I have an appreciation for what it's like. It would be difficult to find as nice a place to work as Roanoke. [Athletic director] Scott Allison is a fantastic boss. The administration is tremendous. If you need something, and it's truly needed, it's easy to ask somebody for it.
``They do things the right way. They don't waste money. If you do things right, people will respond if it's something good.''
That last sentence pretty much sums up why Moir was honored. He's proven that it's better to give than to receive, unless you're talking about turnovers.
Moir has nothing like this present
JACK BOGACZYK
PLEASE SEE BOGACZYK/B3
Bogaczyk
FROM PAGE B1
It is the nature of my business and your pleasure. In sports, too often we count our blessings only in the left column of the standings.
This week's NCAA Division III men's basketball poll has Roanoke College ranked fifth. The Maroons are a legitimate national contender, but it's going to be difficult for coach Page Moir to top this holiday season when his team isn't even playing.
Whatever Moir gets under the tree today, chances are the gifts won't surprise him like the one he received last week, when he was presented the Salem college's Distinguished Service Award. It's the first time in many recollections on campus that a coach has received the honor.
Moir didn't get it for longevity. He's only in his eighth season at the school his dad, Charlie, took to the 1972 NCAA small college basketball title. He didn't get it for winning. His 137 victories are little more than halfway to what Ed Green and Buddy Hackman reached.
Moir was honored for all of the right reasons. His players are 25-for-25 in the diploma category. Eight of those have gone on to graduate school, including one to medical school and one to law school. His program is known for its volunteer work, too, and its next task, the fourth annual Domino's/Lewis Gale Classic.
In three years, the tournament and its accompanying raffle and auction have grossed more than $20,000 to battle cancer, split between the American Cancer Society on a local basis and the V Foundation, named for late coach Jim Valvano.
The event was a Moir idea, and again on Jan.4-5 at the Bast Center he'll be worrying about who's bidding what for a piece of Michael Jordan memorabilia as well as trying to get guard penetration against Allentown.
Moir's wife, Jody, convinced her husband to tie Roanoke's season-opening Salem Bank & Trust tournament to their volunteering at the Roanoke Valley's Community Christmas Store. The college was supportive when the Moirs wanted to allow spectators to get free admission, as long as they made a donation so needy local families could get something for Christmas.
``We got about 25 winter coats, a bunch of toys and boxes of canned goods,'' Moir said. ``The cancer tournament has worked out great. We get two good home games in early January, and was raise money for a great cause. It's reached the point now where the V Foundation people call and ask what they can do to help.''
Moir also helps recruit students to Roanoke. He's involved in fund-raising and advertising sales. Before he arrived, the Maroons didn't have a basketball media guide. Now, he raises the money and sells the advertising not only for his, but also for women's basketball and other sports. He's also the school's game management supervisor.
That means he is at virtually every home athletic event Roanoke plays. When Carey Harveycutter calls from the Salem Civic Center seeking a hand for one of the city's NCAA Division III championships, Moir helps. He finds time to be a husband and father to his two daughters, who before long probably will be roaming the halls with Moir, as he did when his dad was coaching.
``I never thought I'd get an honor like this,'' Moir said. ``To me, just to be recognized is phenomenal. Roanoke College is a unique place. There are so many good people who work here. To be considered for this honor among them and by them means a lot.''
Moir has friends who still figure that one day, he'll return to Division I hoops, where he was an assistant coach for six years before being named Roanoke's ninth head coach. He's 36. He has plenty of time - but perhaps not the inclination.
``People have to understand, I've been there before,'' Moir said. ``I have an appreciation for what it's like. It would be difficult to find as nice a place to work as Roanoke. [Athletic director] Scott Allison is a fantastic boss. The administration is tremendous. If you need something, and it's truly needed, it's easy to ask somebody for it.
``They do things the right way. They don't waste money. If you do things right, people will respond if it's something good.''
That last sentence pretty much sums up why Moir was honored. He's proven that it's better to give than to receive, unless you're talking about turnovers.
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