What Happened

[CajunVic]

Napier not much better . . . but he got virtually no fans into the stadium for his team’s performances . . . maybe they can get a 2 for one

[Turbine]

Napier not much better . . . but he got virtually no fans into the stadium for his team’s performances . . . maybe they can get a 2 for one

Need a salesman, he had no charisma.

That may not have mattered in the overall equation if not for a lockdown changing everthing.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Right the sad thing is Des appears to be more on the Napier end of public engagement. He’s even made comments on radio programs saying where he’s read the message boards and social media and don’t care what those people think (fans). His comments do more to turn people off than they do to turn them on. He appears to always be in defense mode and not selling his program mode.

This is sadly a bad message to the community by CMD. But he’s going to be whoever he is.

[JMV JustMyView]

Right the sad thing is Des appears to be more on the Napier end of public engagement. He’s even made comments on radio programs saying where he’s read the message boards and social media and don’t care what those people think (fans). His comments do more to turn people off than they do to turn them on. He appears to always be in defense mode and not selling his program mode.

He shouldn't care what message board fans think.

[CajunEXPRESS]

This is not only a Louisiana problem but a college football problem. Houston is moving into the Big 12 and we are struggling to put fans in the stands(to put it mildly). Part is we are tired of our coach but the transfer portal and NIL deals can make a fan feel like we are watching some mercernaries out there. Social media is also a factor . UL has a great tailgating scene but too many are walking back to their cars as kickoff is approaching. Also having 2 ticket booths per entrance is beyond inept when the lines are crazy long. Still shocked there was no banner to honor last year's team. Sun Belt and bowl game Champions! There is no better advertising than letting everyone know you are a winner. How much could it cost? Complete failure by the administration.

Very sad but very accurate. We don’t have ESPN non stop pushing the propaganda they do for the P5 programs. Over the lifetime of the programs LSU has outspent UL by billions. That’s a legacy of wins and additional free promotions.

[cajun_lannister]

Right the sad thing is Des appears to be more on the Napier end of public engagement. He’s even made comments on radio programs saying where he’s read the message boards and social media and don’t care what those people think (fans). His comments do more to turn people off than they do to turn them on. He appears to always be in defense mode and not selling his program mode.

Fans don't hire coaches but they sure as he'll fire them

[CajunVic]

I don’t think 3 non-fans will fire a coach . . .

[CajunSaint]

While you are almost 100% correct on what to expect, it isn't because they are public radio.

Radio Hofstra is a public radio station and they have been doing New York Islander games for a dozen years or so and have won numerous awards over the years.

It's a mindset, which involves having a set mind as to why KRVS doesn't promote the University.

Precisely. I can remember KRVS carrying USL basketball games during the Shipley years.

[Big Poppa]

He shouldn't care what message board fans think.

Agree but he certainly does. He’s mentioned message boards more than once on Scott’s show.

[fanof71]

Precisely. I can remember KRVS carrying USL basketball games during the Shipley years.

40 years ago....can you believe krvs as changed, evolved, and moved past that...and nothing will happen unless someone underwriters the expenses...is that too difficult to understand? And then there is the Lierfield contract...