(03-20-2020 08:14 PM)BSKB 24 Wrote:  

(03-20-2020 07:39 PM)Hart Foundation Wrote:  I find it hard to believe you are talking about a 3 or 4 year process when the purple palace is opening this year.

The fans’ patience was gone 2 years ago. Bourne and Alger have botched the grand opening and had 4 years to plan for it. When it comes to hoops, I have zero respect for those guys.

Don’t be so pessimistic. Show a little excitement and get behind this coach. Hopefully, you will be pleasantly impressed.

I’ll wait to see if the new coach brings in impact transfers and HS recruits between now and the Summer. His resume is his resume. 7 years and zero NCAA bids. This does not line up with building a $100 million arena. Not his fault, because he gets a pay raise. Who wouldn’t want that?

Bourne and Alger have created everlasting damage with their decision to not financially compete with successful mid major programs. My money earmarked for the arena is now going to charities I support, which is probably better anyway.
Will I renew season tickets for next year? I will wait and see. If Byington brings in some impact players, then I probably will but definitely not throwing money at premium seating. If Byington doesn’t have some ace recruits up his sleeve then I won’t renew.

When the dust settles and we see a schedule for next year we can set a nice betting pool to see what average attendance will be in the AUBC. Vs UVA should sellout regardless of the coach. All the other games will be a report card of how bad Bourne and Alger have messed up the grand opening year.