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[Just1More]

I'm assuming you're addressing me. I said most of the over 50 crowd. MOST. 10 people on RP doesnt speak for the majority.

The statement is true. There are a boat load of older fans that think 9-4 with a NOLA Bowl appearance is just fine. They are not interested in the progress the younger generation speaks of.

You parallel my thoughts most of the time, MAT. I'm not following this older people are less interested in progress versus the younger generation. I see no proof of that in my circles. I can't really say that I find it to be an age related issue.

[RaisingCajun08]

So, on a side note, ghost pepper is really, really hot! I take a bite and then have to consume most of my adult beverage before I take another bite.

Does anybody order ghost pepper items? I am referring to ghost pepper wings above but I know Taco Bell has some items. I like hot but that is above my tolerance level.

You need to try some Wild Turkey American Honey Sting .... its a Honey Bourbon with ghost pepper mixed in. Smooth with a kick at the end. BigEd turned me onto the Sting after his recent trip to Kentucky.

[moorecajun]

I'm assuming you're addressing me. I said most of the over 50 crowd. MOST. 10 people on RP doesnt speak for the majority.

The statement is true. There are a boat load of older fans that think 9-4 with a NOLA Bowl appearance is just fine. They are not interested in the progress the younger generation speaks of.

I was addressing you. And I want to address this statement. BECAUSE we have sat through so many god awful seasons 9-4 with a NOLA Bowl appearance is and was fine, is and was fine, is and was fine, is and was fine. Would you not take that this year?

Now with that said, let's talk about the "progress the younger generation speaks of". Of course I would like to be undefeated every year, win every game, trounce our opponent. But I don't understand why you want to make this an age issue. We have gone through the best 4 years in our programs' history, that is not progress, that is not progress enough?

I personally don't understand why several posters on here are so bitter among themselves.

I personally don't understand how someone knows what I am or am not interested in, especially because of my age.

I personally don't know how we had such a bad season ... I personally would have been VERY happy with a 9-4 season AND another trip to NOLA. Instead I'll do yard work and go to a Christmas party or two.

Every year under Hud we have won games that were close, maybe we shouldn't have won. This year we lost those games. Winning seems to hide a lot of problems.

The thing I am most disjointed in this year is that I don't feel the preparation was made before the season began. Now at the end of the year they seem to realize that; that there plan for the season was not very good.

Enough. My point is, don't build barriers when they aren't needed.

[moorecajun]

You need to try some Wild Turkey American Honey Sting .... its a Honey Bourbon with ghost pepper mixed in. Smooth with a kick at the end. BigEd turned me onto the Sting after his recent trip to Kentucky.

So, I've got to setup a road trip to Kentucky to get some? Don't get me wrong, I'm all in on road trips!

[ManAboutTown]

You parallel my thoughts most of the time, MAT. I'm not following this older people are less interested in progress versus the younger generation. I see no proof of that in my circles. I can't really say that I find it to be an age related issue.

I don't mean to stress the age aspect necessarily. My point is, there is a segment of our fan base that would rather not deal with the "hassle" of being a big time program. Money people especially, that enjoy their spot at the table, that enjoy the easy access to the coach, that enjoy their "position" as someone who matters, would prefer things to stay relatively similar to its current state.

It just so happens that usually when I've encountered them, they're usually older, weary of losing fans. People like Jay Walker who will always cite the "bad times" as an excuse when we beat bad SBC teams by small margins or getting b-slapped by LaTech, or don't compete against inferior OOC teams.

As long as success, of any kind, APPEARS to be taking place, that segment will be as comfortable as Scott Farmer and the admin in the belt.

[BirdofParadise]

Josh, I make no excuses for this year. It has sucked.

And, as I said earlier, if we have another season like this one, then we talk.

But you seem really hell bent on turning up a fire where, right now, none is necessary.

And, yes, I will always remember the bad times. I lived through them more than most, having been at those games, especially in the late 90's, early 2000s.

We would all do well to remember where we came from. And, this old ____er doesn't apologize for that.

I ABSOLUTELY don't want a return to those days. The difference between me and you is I don't see where we are headed in that direction.

If that makes me a "sunshine pumper" I'm good with it.

I'm not "comfortable" in the Belt. I just don't worry about it because there's nothing on the horizon that's going to give us an opportunity to change that.

I think HUD is a good coach. And, because I feel that way, I believe this year was a blip on the radar screen. I prefer to believe we are going to be better.

I think you, on the other hand, get joy out of anticipating disaster. That isn't in my makeup. That doesn't make either one of us bad people.

And, I would appreciate it if you would remember that when using my name in your tirades.

[Just1More]

I don't mean to stress the age aspect necessarily. My point is, there is a segment of our fan base that would rather not deal with the "hassle" of being a big time program. Money people especially, that enjoy their spot at the table, that enjoy the easy access to the coach, that enjoy their "position" as someone who matters, would prefer things to stay relatively similar to its current state.

It just so happens that usually when I've encountered them, they're usually older, weary of losing fans. People like Jay Walker who will always cite the "bad times" as an excuse when we beat bad SBC teams by small margins or getting b-slapped by LaTech, or don't compete against inferior OOC teams.

As long as success, of any kind, APPEARS to be taking place, that segment will be as comfortable as Scott Farmer and the admin in the belt.

I think you're referring to the people that have significant relationships with UL. Those are mostly going to be older people. They, like Jay, are in a unique situation. Outside of that unique group, I don't think there's an age relationship to the high or low fan expectation. That's just my observation.

You probably hang around a lot more 25 to 35 year olds than I do. You see... when I was that age... I wore my thong on my head. I appeared to be more brazen. I was actually just more intoxicated.

[CajunT]

Josh, I make no excuses for this year. It has sucked.

And, as I said earlier, if we have another season like this one, then we talk.

But you seem really hell bent on turning up a fire where, right now, none is necessary.

And, yes, I will always remember the bad times. I lived through them more than most, having been at those games, especially in the late 90's, early 2000s.

We would all do well to remember where we came from. And, this old ____er doesn't apologize for that.

I ABSOLUTELY don't want a return to those days. The difference between me and you is I don't see where we are headed in that direction.

If that makes me a "sunshine pumper" I'm good with it.

I'm not "comfortable" in the Belt. I just don't worry about it because there's nothing on the horizon that's going to give us an opportunity to change that.

I think HUD is a good coach. And, because I feel that way, I believe this year was a blip on the radar screen. I prefer to believe we are going to be better.

I think you, on the other hand, get joy out of anticipating disaster. That isn't in my makeup. That doesn't make either one of us bad people.

And, I would appreciate it if you would remember that when using my name in your tirades.

Man, what's up with this age discrimination thing? Should we all be discussing AARP now? LOL!!!

[BirdofParadise]

I think you're referring to the people that have significant relationships with UL. Those are mostly going to be older people. They, like Jay, are in a unique situation. Outside of that unique group, I don't think there's an age relationship to the high or low fan expectation. That's just my observation.

You probably hang around a lot more 25 to 35 year olds than I do. You see... when I was that age... I wore my thong on my head. I appeared to be more brazen. I was actually just more intoxicated.

As was I. Oh, the days of rock and roll radio.........

[CajunT]

I think you're referring to the people that have significant relationships with UL. Those are mostly going to be older people. They, like Jay, are in a unique situation. Outside of that unique group, I don't think there's an age relationship to the high or low fan expectation. That's just my observation.

You probably hang around a lot more 25 to 35 year olds than I do. You see... when I was that age... I wore my thong on my head. I appeared to be more brazen. I was actually just more intoxicated.

Matt, as you have gotten older I think your choices in the colors of the thongs you wear on your head haven been more moderate. I'm not so sure you are any less intoxicated at times. LOL!!!