Are today's players in good enough shape to run this offense?Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
Obviously Hank Gathers influences my question
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Are today's players in good enough shape to run this offense?Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
Obviously Hank Gathers influences my question
Or they'll set the standard and we'll have to adapt.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZoomZoom
THIS, THIS, THIS!Quote:
Originally Posted by zephyr
Gathers’ cause of death was a heart muscle disorder cardiomyopathy. Are you suggesting had he been in better shape his death could have been prevented?Quote:
Originally Posted by CockyCajun
5 on 4 basketball. Sounds awesome.......Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
I’m just trying to find something that excites fans and players. We’re going against so many headwinds. Outrageous fees for tickets, concessions off the charts, and a rare trip to NCAA, and NIT.
I don’t often complain about concession prices, mostly because I rarely get anything other than beer. And if they are over-priced I just chuck it into more donations to the programs category.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
But I bought a bag of popcorn last Saturday night that cost $7. Jeesh….you can get a 6-pack of the most expensive microwave popcorn for that same amount. Also, they used give a free bag with every large beer you bought, but when I asked about that this year she just said they don’t do it anymore. Guess that happens when attendance is so low.
Sorry, just had to vent.
Gimmicks are not going to resurrect our program. It has to be done at a foundational level. First, we need the ultimate commitment from the university administration. I know, Jay and others will say that Maggard is fully committed to the program but we need to establish some baseline standards of what we feel are required to move this program forward. If those standards are not met, we need to find people and approaches that help us meet those standards.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
If you are trying to excite fans, wins excite fans. Remember back in the day when we had that long win streak and J.J. Thomas was the hit of the town? We were packing people into the dome and it was awesome. Getting some teams into the dome who people have actually heard of would be a start although I know our home court is so intimidating that nobody wants to come here to play us but we need to find a way to strengthen our OOC and get a decent home matchup or two at home.
Win Conference. Build a program focused on conference championships. Better teams win over a longer period of time and to win conference, you have to play well and win more consistently. This consistency only helps when you hit the conference tournament. It puts you in a better position to win those 3 games in March to get to the NCAA.
They are not gonna get rid of LADNER any time soon. He is former player and alumni of USM. He will be there the next 5 years at least!!! The re building and they will give him time…Quote:
Originally Posted by SlappyCajun
That’s not a gimmick offense. It’s good to win far more games in an exciting fashion. I know it’s not going to beat the Duke’s of college basketball but it’s been very good against teams we consider our peers.Quote:
Originally Posted by zephyr
We’re not beating the Duke’s of college basketball no matter how we try to copy them. That’s what Bob is running, only not well, and of course less talent by far.
I’m able to pay for the excessive costs for concessions, or skip’um.Quote:
Originally Posted by LaCajunsFan
Many people who get to games do so to bond with their children. Children always expect concessions and bling. These excessive prices are killing current and future fan support.
Is there any school currently running something close to this exciting?Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS