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Winning early is the only way this has a prayer. They better hope Stock doesn’t start 1-6 or 0-7 which is highly possible.
Why do I think this "fan" committee is going be just be a bunch of people that think you're not a "real fan" if you have anything critical to say?
This administration has already proven they don't give two squats about any new ideas from the fans.
Can't take a chance on disrupting the apple cart.
When the time comes from Stock to be replaced, they have to go big. They can’t hire a TE coach from a middle of the pack SEC program.I'm not sure anything but winning championships in football will change the direction of the program. In order to do that and excite the fan base, you are going to have to have a brand new coach and staff. I can't imagine any committee has a shot at being successful without a new head coach and winning on a consistent basis.
I am tempted to view such a committee as a reprise of the one which thought a horse with wings was good idea.
I don't see this administration allowing this because it would allow a public soapbox to potentially evolve and they are fearful of public scrutiny...
I agree. After 17 years and all Stock can claim is a back door shared title in Year 1 with the school that regularly owned us in the SunBelt.Why do I think this "fan" committee is going be just be a bunch of people that think you're not a "real fan" if you have anything critical to say?
The would require some ambition to be great. Or even good. I don't think we have it, and I think that's why our fan base has melted away. People can handle losing. They can't handle not trying.When the time comes from Stock to be replaced, they have to go big. They can’t hire a TE coach from a middle of the pack SEC program.
They need someone that can rally the fanbase & sell the program
I feel sorry for the poor folks who they just hired to try to promote this garbage of a football program.I agree. After 17 years and all Stock can claim is a back door shared title in Year 1 with the school that regularly owned us in the SunBelt.
If they think they can fire up some new blood with this initiative then have at it. Except for maybe an occasional game that appeals to me, I already told them what it’s gonna take for me to come back and start giving again. It starts with a new Head Football Coach (and staff).
We have assistant coaches who have been here for multiple years. In their profession, those who really excel move on and up their professional food chain (prime example is Manny). We have assistant coaches who have regressed in their career from Coordinator and Head Coach to position coaches. Now Stock is loading his staff with his former players which is another red flag for nepotism and good ‘ol boy reciprocation.
They are milking my alma mater for all it’s worth and I refuse to support it any longer.
I totally agree with this. Not sure how many of you listen to "Cover 3" college football podcast, but they recently talked about conferences will start looking into southern schools (predicate for BIG getting two CAL schools) simply because that is where the American people are moving and growing. MT is geographically in a goldmine and I think/hope that if we put together three solid years in athletics, eyeballs would turn.The would require some ambition to be great. Or even good. I don't think we have it, and I think that's why our fan base has melted away. People can handle losing. They can't handle not trying.
That said, I still think this could be an attractive G5 program. We're in a great area in fertile recruiting grounds. If the facilities thing actually happens, that would be a draw. Really, other than Liberty's massive budget, there's not a whole lot of peer teams in our conference that have much more than we do.
I'm not claiming that Middle is a sleeping giant. But there's more to work with here than our results would have indicated.
I know MT athletics has tried similar things in the past (and folks have been ignored). I get that. A LOT of folks in the MT fanbase have bad memories of the old regime & it's easy to be skeptical. I know I am.
It's not consistent to complain when fans are considered & then complain when they are.
All I'll say is give the fan committee a chance. If it bombs, it bombs.
But De Leon has engaged EVERYWHERE he's been. ULL. Purdue. He helped build the stadium at ACU. He's the guy most MT fans have been begging for. Give him (and the team) a chance.
Go for it. 👍I know MT athletics has tried similar things in the past (and folks have been ignored). I get that. A LOT of folks in the MT fanbase have bad memories of the old regime & it's easy to be skeptical. I know I am.
It's not consistent to complain when fans are considered & then complain when they are.
All I'll say is give the fan committee a chance. If it bombs, it bombs.
But De Leon has engaged EVERYWHERE he's been. ULL. Purdue. He helped build the stadium at ACU. He's the guy most MT fans have been begging for. Give him (and the team) a chance.
Ask and you shall receive GoMiddle.MTSU Athletics Launches Blue Raider Athletics Fan Experience Committee - Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Are you passionate about the Blue Raiders? Do your friends say you're as "True Blue" as they come? Do you want to help improve the game daygoblueraiders.com
In other words, stop hiding behind the anonymity of the message board, stop fighting the fight all keyboards, and serve the MT AD.Ask and you shall receive GoMiddle.
Now, all y’all go apply and share your brilliant ideas with the MT athletics staff (and not just vent on a message board).
Seriously. Go apply.