Discussing Jurich, Crawford said the situation was essentially a power grab to make way for the NBA. The powers that be (we all know who they are) wanted Jurich gone, so they could attract an expansion team in order to boost revenue for the Yum. Jurich, as we all know, resisted the NBA in order to protect UofL's best interests.
Crawford mentioned McDonnell's disappointment with the baseball home crowds this season. He said attendance was down for two reasons- the team wasn't expected to be very good, and it was the first season that tickets had to be purchased. He said people will come around, and this was an adjustment period. He did mention the Mississippi State job, and the fact that Jurich is no longer here, combined with the attendance issue, as factors for him possibly considering it. UofL, btw, is the only NCAA baseball team to win 40 regular season games each of the last six seasons.
He also said Walz not having a deal finalized is troubling, or something of that nature.
Crawford mentioned McDonnell's disappointment with the baseball home crowds this season. He said attendance was down for two reasons- the team wasn't expected to be very good, and it was the first season that tickets had to be purchased. He said people will come around, and this was an adjustment period. He did mention the Mississippi State job, and the fact that Jurich is no longer here, combined with the attendance issue, as factors for him possibly considering it. UofL, btw, is the only NCAA baseball team to win 40 regular season games each of the last six seasons.
He also said Walz not having a deal finalized is troubling, or something of that nature.