What's the straw man? That "Vince" balked at spending an extra million when he was already committed to spending $20+ million? That's exactly on topic for this thread.
You’re assigning too much credit in this instance. Flies don’t have agendas - they’re too singular in their nature. They are always and only, about the shit.
Well, I guess we'll never know what another million would have accomplished, will we? Maybe a good AD would have known that before getting caught with his pants down. Or maybe all it would have taken is an experienced AD. What's "idiotic" is driving on a 100-mile trip and stopping after 99 miles.
You can't say you're waiting ("giving him time") while already making conclusions ("doing a good job"). You're not waiting at all. Have you said he's done anything poorly and what is that? Prove to me you're waiting by giving us a pro-con list for "Vince". Unlikely but maybe I can give your POV a little more credibility...
Find me one piece of evidence showing that Purdue offered Brohm a vast sum over what "Vince" offered. You're willing to assume it's significantly more money or that the mountain was insurmountable in order to give "Vince" a mulligan. Sorry, no mulligans when you decided to play one hole on the golf course.
Your example is trivial and insufficient. As another example, it's a contradiction to say you're waiting to draw a conclusion, then drawing a conclusion. Can't help it if you don't understand that.
As expected, I'll take that to mean you don't want do a pro-con analysis. No one's forcing you to reply to my posts, and I couldn't care less how you feel about me or them. I just like talking about your AD, and that's not changing. Something new every week...
I wouldn't have paid $24 million to sack Petrino and get to the point of deciding whether to spend an extra million on Brohm. My analogy is if I've driven 99 miles to get to my destination, I'd need my head examined for not driving the last mile. That's my point.
And there's going to be a shorter leash on Satterfield--and "Vince". He's cheaper and will be seen as the discounted version of a quality head coach. If instead of 9-10 wins he goes 4-5 wins, you'll hear almost immediate commentary from fans about our Big Lots AD...
If you could have chucked Petrino for $0, it would be the obvious decision. It was the other extreme--you had to push your athletic department closer to illiquidity (not enough cash to pay bills).
Attendance is an issue nationally when you add in the Louisville issues then the drop in attendance is understandable but concerning. The one thing the market is telling University's their pricing is off. College basketball is not doing well nationally and even football is becoming a regional sport viewing ship wise.
6 tickets here.
, but a JLS/Charlie type turnaround would be very nice.
I hear the stuff about national trends, but it doesn't explain a significant part of U of L's problems. This is mostly home grown, and it won't be fixed until people here acknowledge that.
“Those” seats are the 10,000 you refer to. I think it’s correct that the overwhelming majority wanted Brohm. But whether it’s Brohm or Satt, we are in the same place today - facing an unknown.
If that’s the case, you need only remind us that Vince NQ cannot yet be properly assessed. I certainly agree with that. But attacking the guy and running down everything he says and does isn’t the way to communicate that POV.
We agree that "Vince" cannot be properly evaluated. And why is "reminding you" my job? Do I ask for "reminders"?
He didn't allege any "contradictions". You're reading what you wanna read...
beano suggested I remind him to wait. That's not a contradiction except that you don't understand the meaning of "contradiction".
If that's your definition, then everyone here is a "contradiction". You simply don't like it when it cuts one direction...
