the_blazerman
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Here is Slime Solomon's Article
(This post was last modified: 11-19-2012 10:05 PM by blazerjay.)
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11-19-2012 08:39 PM |
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RE: OT: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
The truth often hurts. It's time that we own it and do what we can to correct the trend.
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BlazeN'Bham
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RE: OT: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
I think all of the attendance announcements are false.
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blazertke
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RE: OT: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
Wins provide for better attendance, bottom line. I think we'll get there eventually.
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BlazerPhil
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RE: OT: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
Click Solomon's articles only if you want him to keep his job. It is nearing the end of the month and he has a comment count quota to fill. Kicking the dog always gets a response.
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the_blazerman
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RE: OT: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
He was fishing for info Saturday. Kind of like the guy begging for money for food.
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UABFRENCHY
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RE: OT: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
i hope so but I am tired of legion fields
We need to play somewhere else next year
I don t care if we play at the soccer field with standing only ....
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Smaug
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RE: OT: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
Nobody's disputing that it's the truth.
The problem is with Solomon's fixation with it. No other school he writes about gets their attendance mentioned.
UAB's attendance is a problem. Everyone knows it's a problem. Harping on it, while giving other schools a pass is what makes him a punk.
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BeliefBlazer
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OT: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
Well, I guess I can stop using the turnstile count defense. Turns out we do estimate. Sometimes under, sometimes over.
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Uncle BLAZER
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RE: OT: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
F loserman. I didn't click the link-u already know what he's gonna say. F him. He's no better than slimebaum. We all know it's true but are the choir getting preached to.
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11-19-2012 09:15 PM |
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Blazer86
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RE: OT: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
(11-19-2012 09:00 PM)Smaug Wrote: Nobody's disputing that it's the truth.
The problem is with Solomon's fixation with it. No other school he writes about gets their attendance mentioned.
UAB's attendance is a problem. Everyone knows it's a problem. Harping on it, while giving other schools a pass is what makes him a punk.
This +100. Plus my perception is that if there is a negative article to be written about UAB Athletics, this guy is usually sniffing around it.
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BlazerPhil
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RE: OT: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
(11-19-2012 08:49 PM)the_blazerman Wrote: He was fishing for info Saturday. Kind of like the guy begging for money for food.
Damn, I didn't know he was at the game. I would have bought him half a dozen Legion Dogs.
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the_blazerman
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RE: OT: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
On twitter.
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TheGORILLA
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RE: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
Quotes from Athletic Director
"We knew it was going to take time for (UAB coach) Garrick McGee to come in and implement his system and recruit his players," UAB Athletics Director Brian Mackin said. "But I think we have one of the best young coaches in America as our head coach, and as we achieve success, we should see our attendance numbers increase."
"The trustees definitely wanted to see community support and student support, and the first step in that was to hire a coach that could build our program," Mackin said. "I feel we've done that with Garrick McGee. I feel very good about it."
I disagree with Brians assessment of why attendance figures are low, and I disagree with Brians assessment that the first step is to hire a coach that could implement a system and recruit his players and build a program, and I don't feel very good about any of it.
My assessment is that the first step is to "build an on campus stadium" SO THAT a new coach can much more effectively RECRUIT BETTER PLAYERS.
Also I believe that a new on campus stadium will ATTRACT A MUCH LARGER FAN BASE.
But, I don't blame Brian for not further challenging The Board of Trustees. After all, they are his employer. He has no choice but to be somewhat agreeable with them.
Unfortunately, without an on campus stadium, no coach is going to be capable of effectively recruiting players, or attracting a larger fan base.
With "a new stadium", the sky is the limit.
Without "a new stadium", the progress of UAB Football has reached it's limit. That is obvious to all of us.
The first step, and the key to success...
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RE: Here is Slime Solomon's Article
(11-20-2012 08:29 AM)TheGORILLA Wrote: Quotes from Athletic Director
"We knew it was going to take time for (UAB coach) Garrick McGee to come in and implement his system and recruit his players," UAB Athletics Director Brian Mackin said. "But I think we have one of the best young coaches in America as our head coach, and as we achieve success, we should see our attendance numbers increase."
"The trustees definitely wanted to see community support and student support, and the first step in that was to hire a coach that could build our program," Mackin said. "I feel we've done that with Garrick McGee. I feel very good about it."
I disagree with Brians assessment of why attendance figures are low, and I disagree with Brians assessment that the first step is to hire a coach that could implement a system and recruit his players and build a program, and I don't feel very good about any of it.
My assessment is that the first step is to "build an on campus stadium" SO THAT a new coach can much more effectively RECRUIT BETTER PLAYERS.
Also I believe that a new on campus stadium will ATTRACT A MUCH LARGER FAN BASE.
But, I don't blame Brian for not further challenging The Board of Trustees. After all, they are his employer. He has no choice but to be somewhat agreeable with them.
Unfortunately, without an on campus stadium, no coach is going to be capable of effectively recruiting players, or attracting a larger fan base.
With "a new stadium", the sky is the limit.
Without "a new stadium", the progress of UAB Football has reached it's limit. That is obvious to all of us.
The first step, and the key to success...
If I recall correctly, Mackin tried to do what you suggested...build a stadium first. In case you missed it, it didn't work. The plan failed.
Why can you not get it thru your tiny little brain that it is not Mackin holding the stadium back.
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