How do you sell Year 3?

[Mike'sMarbles]

I don't want Year 3 of Kenny Payne. But if the admin makes the decision to bring him back, how do they sell it to us? There is almost nothing. Here's the best talking points for them that I can think of, and they are incredibly, incredibly weak:

1. Doubled wins from 4 to 8.
2. Injuries hurt the team.
3. Maybe some big time recruits coming according to Bozich.

Can anyone think of anything else I'm missing that's even remotely positive? Maybe a few good comments about individual players?

It's laughable, but we may have arguments like those forced down our throats in a few weeks.

Bottom line is, no one who's watched this team for 5 minutes in any game would say they've made any real, significant progress, or dream that they could take a significant step forward in Year 3.

I hope I look back at this thread a month from now and say "Whew! Glad THAT didn't happen!"

 

[Cap'n Jim]

Eric Crawford has a good article this morning on WDRB’s website… I see no way to make an honest argument to retain KP for a third season.

CRAWFORD | Numbering the days of Payne as Louisville's season nears a painful end

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – For the University of Louisville basketball program, an unfortunate countdown to a disappointing conclusion has begun – if only unofficially. Assuming the Cardinals lose a first-round

www.wdrb.com

 

[earsky]

Short answer- I don't think you can.
Financially,there has to be more behinds in seats @ YUM and that's not gonna happen with a 3rd year- the best argument for not having year 3.

 

[shadow force]

Performance wise there's absolutely nothing to justify a 3rd year.

 

[vivid_red]

I agree with most of what Eric Crawford said with one big exception, Payne being a "favorite son" I am not sure in what universe he, by any stretch of imagination, could be considered that. I went to many game practices back when he was a player at U of L. He had a nice jump shot and couldn't miss, during those practices. However that never translated to game action. I was perplexed at how poorly he shot under game pressure. He was not then and isn't now or ever will be, a favorite son.

 

[CommodoreCard]

“Free booze til halftime” for all season ticket holders.

 

[CardFanBudMan]

I agree with most of what Eric Crawford said with one big exception, Payne being a "favorite son" I am not sure in what universe he, by any stretch of imagination, could be considered that. I went to many game practices back when he was a player at U of L. He had a nice jump shot and couldn't miss, during those practices. However that never translated to game action. I was perplexed at how poorly he shot under game pressure. He was not then and isn't now or ever will be, a favorite son.

It is ridiculous how many people overstate his career accomplishments. I was never a big fan. He was slow and not very smart, just like now.

 

[UofLouisville]

There isn't a valid basketball or business reason for him to return so if he does get a year 3 it will not be for either of those two issues.

 

[BPGhost]

“Free booze til halftime” for all season ticket holders.

That would get ugly - in more ways than one - quickly.

#WORLDSTARattheYum

 

[Louisvillian]

It can’t happen. No way.

 

[Knucklehank1]

He’s not getting a third year so there’s no reason to rack your brain for reasons

 

[Ipartiedwithhopgood]

I never say never. I get it, and I don't have a prediction.

But he's here until he's not.

 

[beantowncard]

I agree with most of what Eric Crawford said with one big exception, Payne being a "favorite son" I am not sure in what universe he, by any stretch of imagination, could be considered that. I went to many game practices back when he was a player at U of L. He had a nice jump shot and couldn't miss, during those practices. However that never translated to game action. I was perplexed at how poorly he shot under game pressure. He was not then and isn't now or ever will be, a favorite son.

I think it means a former player from a beloved team

 

[the artist FKA zipp]

Game day revenue data since 2017 show about $750K per 1,000 average attendance. The issue is how much will attendance improve/not decline.

An increase of three thousand fans on average would therefore be around $2 million more annual revenue. If you hire a coach for $4 million and Payne's buyout is $2 million per year, that six million is about $2.5 million more than Payne's current salary. So three thousand more fans per game wouldn't be enough to break even.

If some fat cat is covering his buyout in total, you don't need many more fans. A thousand gets you home...

 

[UofLouisville]

You've said this ad nauseam in every op that has nothing to do with finances.

 

[BPGhost]

You've said this ad nauseam in every op that has nothing to do with finances.

It’s literally all he has to “add” to the conversation. The TCoE only knows one tune…

 

[Louisvillian]

That would get ugly - in more ways than one - quickly.

#WORLDSTARattheYum

It would make ‘Disco Demolition’ night at Comiskey Park in the late 70s tame by comparison.

 

[earsky]

It would make ‘Disco Demolition’ night at Comiskey Park in the late 70s tame by comparison.

Ah yes 'Disco Demolition' night
😂