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Post by coyote70 on Aug 11, 2012 17:43:53 GMT -6
Personally I look forward to pretty much any post unless the negativity or lack of maturity is over the top. On second thought, maybe I could stand a little bit of that, too since it is so early in the football season (has it started ?).
Anyway, congrats to you, redwhiteandyote for forwarding much needed information!
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Post by coyote70 on Apr 28, 2012 11:18:23 GMT -6
Sorry, but as for NDSU's football "tradition", I recall you were the doormat of the NCC until the early or mid-1960s. USD's winning tradition, while not as spectacular, goes back much further.
On a slightly unrelated note, does anyone know whether they will be serving Bison burgers at the Sioux Falls game? I truly believe there is a small fortune is to be made here. Yum!
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Post by coyote70 on Apr 18, 2012 8:03:55 GMT -6
Thank you usdlaw for your comments. I for one am changing my mind. My initial reaction was negative for all the reasons previously stated. Most of all, I care about winning and its positive effect on the future of USD athletic programs. From my perspective, moving a home game out of the Dome obviously lowers the chances of a win.
On the other hand I realize some things may need to be sacrificed to what might be called a higher calling. In this case it is the establishment of goals and strategies that carry some risk (to be sure) but focus on the longer term. As a recovering 'know-it-all' I now understand my initial comments were more short-sighted than reasoned.
Living west of Rapid City I would agree a well-marketed BB game with one of the Montanas, etc. might go well out here. Oops, wait a minute! This is now a new knee jerk reaction on my part. Better wait to see if others can enlighten me before once again changing my mind.
Life goes on. Go Yotes !!!
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Post by coyote70 on Apr 13, 2012 21:16:29 GMT -6
I agree with Yote 53.
The priority should be first and foremost to win the game. That will best be accomplished in Vermillion.
To me, the takeaway on this is to not schedule a home game during the pheasant opener. If you do (and I suspect the U. didn't have much control on this) you'd better do something special in the way of marketing etc. to pack 'em into the Dome.
I should mention, however, that if State or anyone else wants to relinquish a home date and play the Coyotes in Sioux Falls, then it's okay by me.
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Post by coyote70 on Mar 29, 2012 18:56:43 GMT -6
Thought of it when I read the story.
However, does not having a schtick after this length of time tell us anything? Just askin'.
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Post by coyote70 on Feb 10, 2012 19:14:55 GMT -6
Thanks 91jack for a great post. In addition to your congratulatory comments on the players, I think kudos should also go to the coaching staff and crowd. The coaching staff deserves credit for helping to prepare the players and the crowd deserves recognition, well, for obvious reasons.
I know our players didn't suddenly grow taller, leap higher or run faster only for this game. The difference was in the mental aspect of the game. Now, if we can only bottle this stuff for a few more games at least!
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Post by coyote70 on Jan 25, 2012 21:22:33 GMT -6
I remember the Wyoming game. If memory is correct, QB Tom Engleman got hot and almost beat the Cowboys that day.
I really like the band concert idea! Seriously. This is something that could get implemented if it is presented to the right people. I think it's a great idea to boost attendance and address apathy.
We probably need to first know what others think of your ideas, Yoteforever, but let's not let them slip away. Implementing just one idea emanating from this board would be a big step forward.
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Post by coyote70 on Jan 18, 2012 22:33:00 GMT -6
I like all the comments so far and hope this thread just keeps on going! In an earlier post I recommended development of a plan, recognizing that if nothing else, the mere effort will yield positive results.
In an ideal world my first step would be to better understand what might be called the AD's "external environment". The finer the breakdown the better (e.g. alumni, students, faculty, graduating high schoolers, etc.). Of course, we can't do that here and most of you have at least a handle on that. The more perspective one obtains - about what people think of the U and the athletic programs it puts forth - the better.
I'm still most interested in the students and what their views are. I live too far way and graduated too many years ago to get a handle on this. All I know is that, yes, winning does solve a lot of issues, but it also can hide some. Student support to me is an important commodity and I'd sure like to know why it seems to be lacking.
Any comments along these lines? Does the student newspaper promote athletics? What opportunities does the AD seize to promote its programs on campus? What is the atmosphere on campus toward athletics?
Not knowing, and probably not ever knowing the answers to my questions, the area I'd spotlight is the media. A good marketing plan should include an aggressive effort to expand opportunities for promoting athletic programs, whether it be coaches shows, spotlighting athletes, etc. It may be that adding to the marketing staff is a feasible route. I don't know if there is a marketing person in the AD but adding a good one will more than pay for itself. In short, if interest is lacking - build it.
Speaking (er, writing) of money. It does talk, and I plan to look at ways I can contribute in a small way but that may be a few months away. I my case, I would be content to provide funds for ongoing support but if more funds are to be provided, then some goals will need to be set. I trust those goals are being established now.....
I challenge all of you reading this thread to please post a comment. Let's leave no stone unturned! Thanks for the opportunity.
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Post by coyote70 on Jan 8, 2012 19:52:38 GMT -6
I for one like to eat Bison meat (sorry to eat your mascot from time to time). The younger ones are tastier!
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Post by coyote70 on Dec 19, 2011 23:51:59 GMT -6
I appreciate the comments made but have one question: what do the students think?
Perhaps there aren't any students who post on this board, but to gain a better perspective I'd like to see how they perceive the situation. Maybe a poll conducted by the Volante or something similar would be helpful. Any type of feedback, even if risking some degree of negativity, is better than no feedback. The more people talk about the situation, the better.
Nonetheless, I think we know much of the problem lies in factors such as coaching, player talent , scheduling, rivalries, publicity, facilities, and as Charlie Sheen would say "winning". Not much can be done in the short term. On the other hand, if things are pretty bad, somebody sure as @#$@* better be studying the situation and putting together, among other things, some type of marketing plan to get this ship sailing again.
Side note - I remember back in the 60's the U had a number of losing years in football. I mean they were bad. Terrible. Students were basically sitting on their hands and doing little to cheer on the team during games. That all changed when a few freshman football players took matters into their own hands during the second home game of coach Salem's inaugural year. This vocal minority just could not take silence for granted! They developed their own cheers and got other students (and cheerleaders, eventually) to go along with them to the point that the student section was very involved in games for years down the road. Amazing what you can do given a few energized folks (ditto for BB games, just ask Al McGuire and Marquette).
Just thinking: let's accentuate the positive. Maybe folks could post some ideas to improve the situation in the short term. Do you have any ideas, fellow members?
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Post by coyote70 on Dec 4, 2011 23:17:07 GMT -6
I have big feet but evidently a bigger mouth! (er, fingers?). Yesterday I predicted Mr. Glenn would not be the new coach, only to be refuted by a thing called reality.
I read the IPFW Argus Game chat and took speculation for fact. Not a good thing to do. I should have known better. Many pardons to my fellow posters and to the new coach of my alma mater.
Coming back to the U. after all the success he's had tells me something about his character and passion for the game. I like that and wish him great success.
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Post by coyote70 on Dec 3, 2011 22:43:13 GMT -6
Regarding your post above: a little bit of the Al Davis perspective? Just kiddin'. I agree with your comments.
As challenging a hire as this is going to be I hope it isn't rushed. If the process goes a few more weeks it wouldn't bother me.
By the way. I saw in today's Argus BB game live chat that Joe is evidently out of the running anyway.
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Post by coyote70 on Dec 3, 2011 22:12:23 GMT -6
Sorry, I'm not on the JG bandwagon just yet. This comes even though he was a classmate of mine.
Ah, Julian Hall in 1966! It was called "the Animal House" back then....maybe still now. Many memories but I digress.
Nothing against Joe but a couple of orange flags are that he's "been there, done that" so to speak and he's also evidently not coaching right now. I've hired many folks and always want to know a bit more about people who are retired and looking, or similar. In short, he's just the type of coach I would have looked at very closely 20 years ago. Nowadays I'm just not that sure.
I'm certainly not wanting to pass myself as some sort of expert. I really don't know the guy but I urge - and know - a thorough search will be conducted. As you can tell, I still lean toward someone who has a chip on their shoulder.
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Post by coyote70 on Dec 1, 2011 17:27:50 GMT -6
While Meierkort's salary (est. $95k) was comparatively low, I'm not too excited in offering much of any increase to start. I think given USD's relative disadvantages, the recruitment effort needs to find candidates who have a burning desire to succeed. Those kinds of candidates are - for lack of a better phrase - looking to prove what they can do.
Looking at a candidate's track record (e.g. level of responsibility, win/loss) and knowledge/abilities/skills can be assessed with a degree of certainty and a good fit can be found. Assessing potential or what I might call leadership ability is more difficult. Yet, in contrast to the UNI's and NDSU's of the world that is exactly what the U. needs to do to compete for a championship in the Missouri Valley.
This is not meant to slight UNI or NDSU; it's just that, ironically, because the U.'s football budget is smaller (and therefore less resources) the recruitment effort actually is more difficult.
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Post by coyote70 on Nov 27, 2011 22:03:28 GMT -6
I think a few members are getting on the 'personal attacks' bandwagon and need to be more careful - please. Let's stay on focus. A lot of names are likely going to be tossed around on this thread so just let things ride. Unless you're part of the formal recruitment process, this is all in fun. At least I hope so!
My guess is that we will get someone who has a successful track record as a head coach. Beyond that I have absolutely no idea who will be a good fit. For my 2 cents I hope the U will attract someone who: 1) is relatively young (e.g. looking to prove himself, take on challenges, energetic); and 2) is passionate about the game. To me, passion speaks of leadership and that is what makes a good head coach.
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