Thanks, Mandy.
So basically, you guys are agreeing with me, right?
The reason money and seated butts are important, is because of the impact it has on the players' mindset.
So teamwork and the players' attitudes are #1. Because we have seen over and over, if a team can somehow generate the right attitude, without fine uniforms and fancy equipment, and without a big crowd, they beat teams that have the money, but not the mental; teams who have the appearances, but not the attitudes.
The team's attitude, teamwork, character, is #1. We need to insure that everything we do supports that. So what we can do, is insure that everything we do-- and say-- supports teamwork and the players' attitudes.
Which means it's not enough to give money & show up at games, if you have a "fair-weather fan" attitude. For those of you who whine after every loss, and after every disappointing season, you're hurting us.
That's the bottom line, the THP: your money and attendance aren't enough to offset your negativity.