I was barking up this alley. Thoughts on University of Middle Tennessee opposed to MTSU
That's above Massaro's paygrade, I believe. I think that could happen, but McPhee would have to be gone and that is still several years off, unless Steve Smith and the BoT name him President for Life.
All great questions. No disrespect, but I'm primarily anticipating a discussion on how pleased the athletic department is with Build Blue's ongoing growth, & how the administration & CDM are pleasantly adapting to each other here. I would be surprised if anything of a possibly sensitive nature to him will be touched upon in a public forum at this time.
I know. One could hope just one time he has to face something remotely challenging outside of someone from this site.
You get fan engagement and approval with results and transparency. For years we’ve had neither.
All good points. I admit I fall in that category. While the first part of my question posted is in the realm of ok, asking what his expectations are for MBB this season is not, as it does set him up in a perilous situation if McD doesn't meet those. Remember the whole Iowa OC Ferentz contract mess...
While I get what you are saying.... welcome to life and reality. We are the people you want to listen to your stuff so if we tell you what what we want, you can either get your feathers bent and ignore us and do your own thing OR listen to the overwhelming feedback being given and go with the flow of the river and build your following into a successful entity. It's not personal. You have to understand that we've listened to 20 years of double talk drivel from "pros". It's totally ok to have a hotseat segment of the interview and lightly grill his ass. He's been in the job for 20 years and is a public employee. He's not gonna start crying and you don't have to be offensive either.
Good luck and I hope it's good in depth podcast with some grill marks applied to his cheap suit. LOL.
I appreciate an honest, respectful perspective! Lots of great questions that can be both constructive and critical.While I get what you are saying.... welcome to life and reality. We are the people you want to listen to your stuff so if we tell you what what we want, you can either get your feathers bent and ignore us and do your own thing OR listen to the overwhelming feedback being given and go with the flow of the river and build your following into a successful entity. It's not personal. You have to understand that we've listened to 20 years of double talk drivel from "pros". It's totally ok to have a hotseat segment of the interview and lightly grill his ass. He's been in the job for 20 years and is a public employee. He's not gonna start crying and you don't have to be offensive either.
I'm sure you have a plan so you will do fine. However, we are merely saying that you will get one listen from us by doing the same ol thing as others have done. I'm sure you know this. Just stating the obvious. I believe all of us here want you to be highly successful with this and want some good BR intel and insight. We are rooting for you. I know I am.
As far as questions from me.
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With the unexpected firing of Stock given conference performance, does this set a new standard for all of MT athletics?
When is the spring game and what are all of the events planned?
What will be Mason's and your gameplan in terms of engaging the students on campus to attend games?
Is there a new jumbotron coming and what's the timeline?
IPF! We need it. What's the plan? Is it next after the SAPC?
Will there be a change in vendors at the games and will there be more options of purchasing merch and food at ALL 4 corners of the stadium along with the side sections?
Is there an actual timeline of the SAPC building and with the 24 recruiting season lean in heavily to that building being ready for use in spring or fall of 25?
Why is he not been offered or agreed to a new contract? Why is he month to month?
How much did McPhee involve himself in Mason's hiring and who iniated the coaching change?
When will the new schedule be out?
Is CNM on the hotseat or given the conference performance record was a factor in the CFB HC change, does that factor into Men's BB as well.
Other schools typically rebrand or update their logo every 10 years, will their be an opportinity to update ours sans the my little pony? Has Massaro ever fielded the logo or mascot change question himself over the last 20 years and does he himself think that there is a branding problem. Is it all in the fan's brain?
I could go on but I have to get some work done.
If you’re not going to listen to my show, why engage with this thread and be disrespectful towards me?
Perfect phrasing for a great question. Removes any aspect of being callous in regards to a coaches future employment. Allows for specifics without specific finger pointing.
He asked for opinions and then gave his. He has every right to be critical of questions as you have to be critical of his response. After a few interviews he may gain the ability to ask tougher questions. Give him a chance. If you want tougher questions asked start a podcast, secure the interview, and then ask them yourself.
On that note, Chelsea has said they will have his Middle Tennessee sideline text hat available around May. I called her out early on over on X for that and she came through 100%. From what I've seen his vest will be available too as that is a CDM staple.
When the program’s top revenue sports are drawing attendance associated with that of a dumpster fire for the last 5 years, there needs to be finger pointing at, and demanding accountability from, all involved from the top down. I hope CDM can turn things around for football, but I’m not gonna jump back in just because of a new coat of paint. This mess has gone on for years without anyone asking the tough questions. The folks calling the shots are all still in place and I blame them for the mess.
Sure, he can do that but that doesn't make it the right think to do, and certainly doesn't embolden people to follow what he's doing. I didn't ask him to start a podcast. He asked us for questions and then attacks us for what people came up with. Like I said the right thing to do - if you're going to come on here and ask - is just to say thanks and move on without using them. Not attack the people and the responses that were offered to him. Good grief. Doesn't take but a little common sense to figure that one out.
Where did I attack anyone? I said I'm not going to ask the athletic director to fire someone or tell him to retire. I plan to use a majority of the questions asked, reworded.
That's the balance I was referring to earlier.
I guess an Old Crusty is similar to a Slappy?
