They’ve Given Up

I am not as plugged in as MAT to the daily happenings in Martin Hall. So, in no way am I going to criticize him for his posts. We have all heard stories through the years of how Martin Hall USLed it again and again.

Having said all that, I will say that in no way is T-Joe anywhere near as bad as DOC A was in strangling athletics. We have come a LONG way from 1-11 and Toothpick, but I think we have hit a bit of a wall recently.

Fracking bottoming out, COVID pandemic and NIL/Portal were 3 athletic department gut punches in the span of around 10 years. I can understand if they are a little shell shocked in Martin Hall. Even so, we have got to do a better job at not being so tone deaf with things like not celebrating the SBC championship and offering virtually no community outreach to build a fan base. These are things that are required to do if you are serious about athletics.

I'm 100% certain we have weathered the worst of the storm. WE are about to go on another upswing in the program again. We NEED Martin Hall to step it up. It's time.

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

Oil field service companies were aroung buying corporate tickets in 2011. Those days are not returning. We need to have the current lead businesses step up. Locker room video, COVID, and TV availability have all changed since then. What some believe to be overpolicing of students last year also hurt us. I do agree the proximity to LSU is a factor that most of our peers do not have to compete with. I have outlined our challenges. That does not mean give up. With great challenge comes great opportunity. When you do have success in such a situation, the taste of victory is even sweeter. Keep in mind what a great overall athletic year 2022-23 was. Few schools at our level made the NCAA tournament in basketball, baseball, and softball. That is rare in any year. Let's capitalize on that momentum as we move into 2023 football.

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You're right! We can't do better. Let's stand pat and keep up the status quo. I mean, we are killing it out there. *hard eye roll. It sucks that Martin Hall shares your sentiment...." we cant"

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Originally Posted by CajunNation

I am not as plugged in as MAT to the daily happenings in Martin Hall. So, in no way am I going to criticize him for his posts. We have all heard stories through the years of how Martin Hall USLed it again and again.

Having said all that, I will say that in no way is T-Joe anywhere near as bad as DOC A was in strangling athletics. We have come a LONG way from 1-11 and Toothpick, but I think we have hit a bit of a wall recently.

Fracking bottoming out, COVID pandemic and NIL/Portal were 3 athletic department gut punches in the span of around 5 years. I can understand if they are a little shell shocked in Martin Hall. Even so, we have got to do a better job at not being so tone deaf with things like not celebrating the SBC championship and offering virtually no community outreach to build a fan base. These are things that are required to do if you are serious about athletics.

I'm 100% certain we are have weathered the worst of the storm. WE are about to go on another upswing in the program again. We NEED Martin Hall to step it up. It's time.

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Our peers are doing just fine though. App St just hosted game day. App St just sold out their season for the third consecutive year, after missing qualifying for a bowl game. USM is back in full force, setting baseball and basketball attendance records. Troy and USA have invested heavily in getting their football programs on track. Marshall has a robust fanbase and have stepped up fundraising dramatically the last 2 years. And that’s in West Virginia.

It all comes back to leadership. Something is dangerously wrong with how we conduct our business.

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Originally Posted by ULvictory

Our best season for average attendance was in 2011 with just under 30k...

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We live in a different world in 2023 than we did in 2011.

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Many posters on here give up as well, if the idea to move forward was not their's, they oppose it.

Meanwhile though the alumni house sent out some good info about an event AND included a good parking diagram

Why is it the last episode?

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Originally Posted by Duckster

...plus ULM beat us.

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Not gonna lie. That one still hurts.

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Originally Posted by cajunjayhawk

We live in a different world in 2023 than we did in 2011.

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We also tripled our attendance average as well

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Originally Posted by ULvictory

We also tripled our attendance average as well

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In 2011?
We're 12 years removed.

I do agree, Coach Hud was out and about in Lafayette. One of my fondest memories of him was when he stopped by Lafayette High and spoke to classes in the school's auditorium, inviting us all to come to the games and support the team.
There's a difference between telling people they should come or even promoting that a game is happening, and a meaningful, personal invitation... "I want you here. Will you come?"

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Originally Posted by cajunjayhawk

We live in a different world in 2023 than we did in 2011.

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A tier 1 world

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Originally Posted by 60swerethebest

I think the funniest post of the year is Covid and NI research center got us R1. Funny
Rest of post pretty accurate.

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I don’t think you quite understand how much research money came in to the Primate Center during Covid. It was close to 40% of our research budget. Likely closer to 75% of the total increase.

If you don’t think that played into R1 status which is solely based off of research and PHD programs/graduates then I don’t know what to tell you.