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On July 22 2013 10:54 The_Templar wrote:
What the..
Does this confirm that EGTL will not be in the next proleague?
From the op:
Coach Park’s departure is not indicative of EG-TL’s future in Pro League one way or the other. With our team’s participation in this season now being over, we’re currently weighing the plusses and minuses of being a part of the prestigious team league, and haven’t made any decisions on what the future will look like for us. For the time being, we will keep the same training facility setup (with Assistant Coach trOt continuing to live with the players full-time) as we decide what to do going into next season.
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After this, I'm not expecting EG-TL to renew their participation in Proleague. Wish the best for Coach Park in CJ, he can work his magic anywhere.
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I'm more concerned about CJ's coaches quitting.
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proleague playoffs had like 1/2 of the viewers for gstl finals even though nothing else was on, they're both doing poorly with the english audience.
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On July 22 2013 11:55 Antisocialmunky wrote:
I'm more concerned about CJ's coaches quitting.
I'm guessing CJ expected playoff qualification, and with them sucking really hard once HOTS came out, they had no choice but to not renew their contracts.
Should be okay though, Coach Park still has Orion to work with.
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On July 22 2013 11:57 Dodgin wrote:
proleague playoffs had like 1/2 of the viewers for gstl finals even though nothing else was on, they're both doing poorly with the english audience.
The team leagues need some excitement and a unified league with a Kespa division and an eSF division would create much needed hype. You'd start with 1st round only division play then in the 2nd cross division and continue alternating.. Then mix the divisions in the second season based on team strength. It would be glorious.
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On July 22 2013 11:51 Holytornados wrote:Show nested quote +On July 22 2013 10:54 The_Templar wrote:
What the..
Does this confirm that EGTL will not be in the next proleague? From the op: Coach Park’s departure is not indicative of EG-TL’s future in Pro League one way or the other. With our team’s participation in this season now being over, we’re currently weighing the plusses and minuses of being a part of the prestigious team league, and haven’t made any decisions on what the future will look like for us. For the time being, we will keep the same training facility setup (with Assistant Coach trOt continuing to live with the players full-time) as we decide what to do going into next season.
In other words, "Probably". 
Realistically I think many suspected that EGTL may not want to continue in Proleague - viewer numbers haven't been high, likely due to a combination of the oft-maligned casting and the fact that EGTL were really struggling early on (when for some reason people expected them to do well). We of course don't know for certain and there's still a chance that EGTL will continue in Proleague (and I hope they do), but it's not looking likely at this stage.
Good luck to coach Park, although I wish you would come back home!
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On July 22 2013 11:02 juicyjames wrote:If there's no more EG-TL, will SPL be only 7 teams or will they try to lure some GSTL teams over? eSF-KeSPA trade lock ends in October. EDIT: http://evilgeniuses.gg/coach-park-to-cj-entus/Show nested quote +Coach Park to CJ Entus
Today, it is with great appreciation that Evil Geniuses & Team Liquid announce the departure of Head Coach Park from our StarCraft divisions’ Pro league team. Coach Park has been offered the recently-vacated Head Coaching role at CJ Entus, and both EG-TL and Coach Park agree that it is in his best interests to accept the position.
Both EG and TL have benefited enormously from Coach Park’s tenure. This is true not only in terms of wins and losses (a recent analysis posted on TL.net outlined in detailed fashion the improvement EG-TL saw under his leadership), but also in terms of player management philosophy and general mentality. Coach Park is absolutely incredible at what he does, and we both lucky to have worked with him for part of this year. We will certainly miss him, but we are also very happy for him and wish him nothing but the best.
He had this to say about his time with EG-TL: “I have been sincerely happy to be with EG-TL. I was able to learn much and there were things left to be desired during these days. If I am to get a chance like this again in the future, I would like to be someone who can live up to the many fans’ expectations. I will visit you again with a different look. Thank you very much for your attention and love.”
Coach Park’s departure is not indicative of EG-TL’s future in Pro League one way or the other. With our team’s participation in this season now being over, we’re currently weighing the plusses and minuses of being a part of the prestigious team league, and haven’t made any decisions on what the future will look like for us. For the time being, we will keep the same training facility setup (with Assistant Coach trOt continuing to live with the players full-time) as we decide what to do going into next season.
In conclusion, we would like to once again stress that we cannot emphasize enough how much we appreciate Coach Park as a person, and how much we enjoyed working with him. There is no doubt in our minds that he will bring great success to CJ Entus.
Sincerely,
Alexander Garfield (CEO, Evil Geniuses) & Victor Goossens (CEO, Team Liquid)
I think it's more than guaranteed and lol at A.G.'s comments. It will take a lot more than Coach Park to correct the CJ ship.
On July 22 2013 12:04 GTR wrote:Show nested quote +On July 22 2013 11:55 Antisocialmunky wrote:
I'm more concerned about CJ's coaches quitting. I'm guessing CJ expected playoff qualification, and with them sucking really hard once HOTS came out, they had no choice but to not renew their contracts. Should be okay though, Coach Park still has Orion to work with.
Remember what I said about Orion? hue, hue. Having a quality coach can only take you so far.
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Is Coach Park like the Naniwa of coaching?
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On July 22 2013 11:18 NovemberstOrm wrote:Show nested quote +On July 22 2013 11:16 yawnoC wrote:
In the official statement from EGTL they said that Coach Park’s departure is not indicative of EGTL future in Pro League. They might still play, they might, and right now they are weighting the odds and seeing if it is worth it. Who would they get as a replacement coach though? Honestly I just don't see them staying in PL after this :/
Coach Park is not some irreplaceable god. EGTL didnt even go positive after they got him on the team, so fucking overrated.. There are plenty of good coaches out there that they could get.
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On July 22 2013 12:22 Bowzar wrote:Show nested quote +On July 22 2013 11:18 NovemberstOrm wrote:On July 22 2013 11:16 yawnoC wrote:
In the official statement from EGTL they said that Coach Park’s departure is not indicative of EGTL future in Pro League. They might still play, they might, and right now they are weighting the odds and seeing if it is worth it. Who would they get as a replacement coach though? Honestly I just don't see them staying in PL after this :/ Coach Park is not some irreplaceable god. EGTL didnt even go positive after they got him on the team, so fucking overrated.. There are plenty of good coaches out there that they could get.
They would still have trOt and yes they were never meant to be saviors.
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On July 22 2013 12:10 Hrrrrm wrote:Show nested quote +On July 22 2013 11:57 Dodgin wrote:
proleague playoffs had like 1/2 of the viewers for gstl finals even though nothing else was on, they're both doing poorly with the english audience. The team leagues need some excitement and a unified league with a Kespa division and an eSF division would create much needed hype. You'd start with 1st round only division play then in the 2nd cross division and continue alternating.. Then mix the divisions in the second season based on team strength. It would be glorious.
I'd simply watch more Proleague if Tastosis were casting it. Or a better duo at the very least.
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On July 22 2013 12:26 IcedBacon wrote:Show nested quote +On July 22 2013 12:10 Hrrrrm wrote:On July 22 2013 11:57 Dodgin wrote:
proleague playoffs had like 1/2 of the viewers for gstl finals even though nothing else was on, they're both doing poorly with the english audience. The team leagues need some excitement and a unified league with a Kespa division and an eSF division would create much needed hype. You'd start with 1st round only division play then in the 2nd cross division and continue alternating.. Then mix the divisions in the second season based on team strength. It would be glorious. I'd simply watch more Proleague if Tastosis were casting it. Or a better duo at the very least.
People ought to learn Korean already. Come on now!
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On July 22 2013 12:22 thezanursic wrote:
Is Coach Park like the Naniwa of coaching?
No, he is the Nada of coaching.
On July 22 2013 12:26 IcedBacon wrote:Show nested quote +On July 22 2013 12:10 Hrrrrm wrote:On July 22 2013 11:57 Dodgin wrote:
proleague playoffs had like 1/2 of the viewers for gstl finals even though nothing else was on, they're both doing poorly with the english audience. The team leagues need some excitement and a unified league with a Kespa division and an eSF division would create much needed hype. You'd start with 1st round only division play then in the 2nd cross division and continue alternating.. Then mix the divisions in the second season based on team strength. It would be glorious. I'd simply watch more Proleague if Tastosis were casting it. Or a better duo at the very least.
1000x this. I basically only watch SKT matches (and even then not always) because I don't like the Proleague english casting. Having been spoiled by the likes of Tastosis, I just can't go back to Korean commentary anymore.
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YESSSS
It's time for another CJ championship next year!
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sounds like good bye to EZ-TL after all...
i was looking forward for next season though 
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Good luck in your future endeavors, Coach Park!
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God damnit... GL to all parties i guess, really sad to see him go.
Guess I have to cheer for herO even harder now 
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