MBB G11 Final: Louisiana 62 Tech 83

[zephyr]

Pay attention to this conversation folks. Jacob81 is the predominant attitude of our social club fan base for basketball. The same 1500-2000 will show up to the dome, no matter who the coach is, no matter the quality of basketball, no matter how schltty the league is, no matter who the NAIA opponent might be... and the staff, admin and boosters know it.

We are stuck in cement for a reason. This thread is exhibit A.

But we're running a clean program......

[Jacob81]

Pay attention to this conversation folks. Jacob81 is the predominant attitude of our social club fan base for basketball. The same 1500-2000 will show up to the dome, no matter who the coach is, no matter the quality of basketball, no matter how schltty the league is, no matter who the NAIA opponent might be... and the staff, admin and boosters know it.

We are stuck in cement for a reason. This thread is exhibit A.

So the 1,500 fans that will show up and pull for the team are the problem? If we’re 5-20 and I show up to see if they can win a 6th game because I enjoy Cajuns basketball, I’m the problem? We will be successful when the fans quit supporting the team.

Great!!!

[ManAboutTown]

So the 1,500 fans that will show up and pull for the team are the problem? If we’re 5-20 and I show up to see if they can win a 6th game because I enjoy Cajuns basketball, I’m the problem? We will be successful when the fans quit supporting the team.

Great!!!

And this is exactly the response you’ll get when you point it out...

[zephyr]

So the 1,500 fans that will show up and pull for the team are the problem? If we’re 5-20 and I show up to see if they can win a 6th game because I enjoy Cajuns basketball, I’m the problem? We will be successful when the fans quit supporting the team.

Great!!!

What he is saying is that no matter how successful or crappy our program is, the same people will come out and show up for games. In other words, there are no major expectations put on the coach and program to strive for and achieve excellence which is what gives Marlin his astounding job security.

[Jacob81]

Well if 1,500 people keeps the coach employed that’s a higher up issue. Not a supportive fan issue.

[CajunEXPRESS]

So the 1,500 fans that will show up and pull for the team are the problem? If we're 5-20 and I show up to see if they can win a 6th game because I enjoy Cajuns basketball, I'm the problem? We will be successful when the fans quit supporting the team.

Great!!!

You've absolutely nailed it, finally! People continually supporting mediocre to bad teams by attending, buying tickets is the major problem. Athletic directors love chumps like that.

[Jacob81]

You've absolutely nailed it, finally! People continually supporting mediocre to bad teams by attending, buying tickets is the major problem. Athletic directors love chumps like that.

Please tell me your not serious. So if no one supports the team the coach gets fired. Then we hire a great coach which we will entice with our great fan support and pay with all our lost revenue. Then when he magically takes the job he will recruit top notch players because every kid wants to play in a empty 12,000 seat venue.

[Jacob81]

If that’s the case. I would like to thank all of you that are not showing up for being the truly great fans!!!!!! I know how bad y’all want to attend but tough love will prevale.

Thanks again RP army. Where would we be without you.

[ManAboutTown]

Take a good look folks.. This is how they think..

[zephyr]

Please tell me your not serious. So if no one supports the team the coach gets fired. Then we hire a great coach which we will entice with our great fan support and pay with all our lost revenue. Then when he magically takes the job he will recruit top notch players because every kid wants to play in a empty 12,000 seat venue.

The idea is that if you are not happy with the direction of the program, as a fan, you want your voice heard. This typically manifests itself in attendance, donations etc.. You have seen it in football over the past few years and the impact its had on the program. In basketball, Maggard is sending the message that Ok is Ok. Attendance will likely stay somewhat consistent and a core group of our fans are loyal to the program which will keep them giving no matter what change needs to occur. You have said it yourself that you are not a Marlin guy but you continue to go to the games and that you will support him. It seems that this may be the only program I've heard of that has fans who want the coach to go or feel he should be held to higher standards but are fine with the university keeping him and rewarding him with new contracts.