Re: Men's Basketball Attendance
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Originally Posted by
Professorbum
Now this is pathetic. Just when I started to wonder if I've been too negative, this post helps me realize that I've been correct all along. When the fans must hope for the day that a single player leaves SDSU before we have a shot at anything, that's when the program has evidently sunk into the mud. Dammit, we're NDSU. By now, after a couple of NCAA tourney bids and a stated goal of being a mid-major powerhouse, we shouldn't be afraid of SDSU because of Daum. We should have an answer for Daum. And for every other good team that has exceptional players. This "I'm excited for next year" bullshit is unacceptable. Next has come and gone. Twice. Expect more, please.
We do have an answer for Daum. He's only allowed to play 19 minutes a game though.
Re: Men's Basketball Attendance
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Originally Posted by
Strommer10
We do have an answer for Daum. He's only allowed to play 19 minutes a game though.
Lol. You captured my original post. I edited the post down to a softer tone. Same point though.
Re: Men's Basketball Attendance
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Originally Posted by
TAILG8R
But what if the product on the floor is what's keeping people away?
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There is nothing wrong with the product on the floor. They are giving their all and playing together like a team. I know everybody at the game today enjoyed watching Vinnie and his teammates. How can you not enjoy watching them, they've won what, 4 in a row?
Re: Men's Basketball Attendance
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Originally Posted by
DIBISON
There is nothing wrong with the product on the floor. They are giving their all and playing together like a team. I know everybody at the game today enjoyed watching Vinnie and his teammates. How can you not enjoy watching them, they've won what, 4 in a row?
I don't think most people are questioning the players. It's the utilization of the players, playing time, situational coaching, etc. that has been called into question over the past couple of years. I'm very excited about the young talent that has been brought in since last year. NDSU is more athletic than it has been in the past couple of years. However it's the player development and in game coaching that has been questioned and rightfully so.
Re: Men's Basketball Attendance
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Originally Posted by
Professorbum
Now this is sad. Just when I started to wonder if I've been too negative, this post helps me realize that I've been correct all along. When the fans must hope for the day that a single player leaves SDSU before we have a shot at anything, that's when the program has evidently sunk into the mud. Dammit, we're NDSU. By now, after a couple of NCAA tourney bids and a stated goal of being a mid-major powerhouse, we shouldn't be afraid of SDSU because of Daum. We should have an answer for Daum. And for every other good team that has exceptional players. "I'm excited for next year" doesn't work for me. Next has come and gone. Twice. Expect more, please.
Naw. I just wanted to say Daumless Turds.
Re: Men's Basketball Attendance
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Originally Posted by
Strommer10
I don't think most people are questioning the players. It's the utilization of the players, playing time, situational coaching, etc. that has been called into question over the past couple of years. I'm very excited about the young talent that has been brought in since last year. NDSU is more athletic than it has been in the past couple of years. However it's the player development and in game coaching that has been questioned and rightfully so.
It's only being questioned by some. Yes, every team and every coach in the Summit League can be questioned at times. The product that NDSU basketball is providing has been and is better than a majority of the teams in the Summit. There is a lot more to a basketball program than in-game coaching.
Re: Men's Basketball Attendance
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Originally Posted by
DIBISON
There is nothing wrong with the product on the floor. They are giving their all and playing together like a team. I know everybody at the game today enjoyed watching Vinnie and his teammates. How can you not enjoy watching them, they've won what, 4 in a row?
Ok. If your cool with finishing in the middle of the Summit for the next x years that's fine. Any excitement about this team ever winning a game against good comoituin disappeared years ago.
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Re: Men's Basketball Attendance
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Originally Posted by
IzzyFlexion
Attendance numbers for NDSU Men's Basketball since moving into the SHAC.
2016-17: (13 games) Average home attendance: 3,833.
2017-18: (14 games) Average home attendance: 2,757.
2018-19: (through 9 games) Average home attendance: 2,099.
Could this ever happen to football if they started losing?
Re: Men's Basketball Attendance
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Originally Posted by
CyPanth
Could this ever happen to football if they started losing?
Whaddya mean? We haven't started losing and it's already happened.
Re: Men's Basketball Attendance
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Originally Posted by
Professorbum
Now this is sad. Just when I started to wonder if I've been too negative, this post helps me realize that I've been correct all along. When the fans must hope for the day that a single player leaves SDSU before we have a shot at anything, that's when the program has evidently sunk into the mud. Dammit, we're NDSU. By now, after a couple of NCAA tourney bids and a stated goal of being a mid-major powerhouse, we shouldn't be afraid of SDSU because of Daum. We should have an answer for Daum. And for every other good team that has exceptional players. "I'm excited for next year" doesn't work for me. Next has come and gone. Twice. Expect more, please.
I wanted to take a shot at this in a little more serious manner. You make it sound like we are a perenial power. Yes, going to the tourney three times is nice. We string together some talent every onece in a while and roll the dice and see what happens. The squad we have this year will have one more year to gel and we get some folks back from injury. Maybe we even get a surprise freshman. Its happened before. And yes, the conference gets a bit easier as well. That bodes well for maybe a first round win. Just maybe. Right now, this program catches lightning in a bottle every few years and it is fun when it happens.