Realistic Expectations for 2015-2016

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Originally Posted by latech

I wonder what D06 is going to say if TMAC gave X his release with no restriction and X transfers to LSU :)

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I think that's highly unlikely, but if Stapleton wants to sit on the bench or be a role player at LSU, that should be Stapleton's choice. It sucks for Tech no matter where he transfers whether it be Hinds Community College, Lipscomb, LSU, or anywhere else.

Why does everybody belittle who we are? We have beaten the big bad sec two years in a row in tournament play on their home court.

22-23 wins....

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Originally Posted by DoubleDDawg

Why does everybody belittle who we are? We have beaten the big bad sec two years in a row in tournament play on their home court.

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His handler convinced him he was big time and needed a bigger stage than Tech if he was going to get all the pub he deserved.

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Originally Posted by stodgdog

Which tourney?

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Originally Posted by Tech77

Seriously? :laugh:

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Now right there is some darn good stuff.
:laugh:

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Originally Posted by DoubleDDawg

Why does everybody belittle who we are? We have beaten the big bad sec two years in a row in tournament play on their home court.

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It starts with our AD repeatedly calling us a "mid-major." The result is that others follow his lead. It kills pride. Nobody wants to support a "mid-major." We didn't leave the Gulf States, Southland, American South, and Sun Belt to be a "mid-major." I've never seen our fanbase this lacking in self-esteem and at a time we have achieved great success in football and MBB. It starts at the top with our admin. We are a major tier 1 national research university playing at the highest level of major college athletics in Conference USA of Division I FBS. C-USA teams aren't even eligible for "mid-major" college basketball rankings or awards.

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

It starts with our AD repeatedly calling us a "mid-major." The result is that others follow his lead. It kills pride. Nobody wants to support a "mid-major." We didn't leave the Gulf States, Southland, American South, and Sun Belt to be a "mid-major." I've never seen our fanbase this lacking in self-esteem and at a time we have achieved great success in football and MBB. It starts at the top with our admin. We are a major tier 1 national research university playing at the highest level of major college athletics in Conference USA of Division I FBS. C-USA teams aren't even eligible for "mid-major" college basketball rankings or awards.

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

It starts with our AD repeatedly calling us a "mid-major." The result is that others follow his lead. It kills pride. Nobody wants to support a "mid-major." We didn't leave the Gulf States, Southland, American South, and Sun Belt to be a "mid-major." I've never seen our fanbase this lacking in self-esteem and at a time we have achieved great success in football and MBB. It starts at the top with our admin. We are a major tier 1 national research university playing at the highest level of major college athletics in Conference USA of Division I FBS. C-USA teams aren't even eligible for "mid-major" college basketball rankings or awards.

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I disagree with you here. I support mid-majors all the time. It's part of the reason I chose to come to Louisiana Tech. I could've gone to LSU. I could've gone to a number of big schools. That didn't appeal to me. I think Tech should wear with pride its continued ability to produce more with less. It's a part of our fabric, our DNA. It's who we are. You gotta love it!

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Originally Posted by Dawg06

It starts with our AD repeatedly calling us a "mid-major." The result is that others follow his lead. It kills pride. Nobody wants to support a "mid-major." We didn't leave the Gulf States, Southland, American South, and Sun Belt to be a "mid-major." I've never seen our fanbase this lacking in self-esteem and at a time we have achieved great success in football and MBB. It starts at the top with our admin. We are a major tier 1 national research university playing at the highest level of major college athletics in Conference USA of Division I FBS. C-USA teams aren't even eligible for "mid-major" college basketball rankings or awards.

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So, are you saying you are part of the P5? Or G5?

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Originally Posted by theprofessor

I disagree with you here. I support mid-majors all the time. It's part of the reason I chose to come to Louisiana Tech. I could've gone to LSU. I could've gone to a number of big schools. That didn't appeal to me. I think Tech should wear with pride its continued ability to produce more with less. It's a part of our fabric, our DNA. It's who we are. You gotta love it!

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I agree. It doesn't offend me. I think we should embrace it. Market ourselves as something different. I think there is a market there. Attendance at a lot of SEC schools is down. Costs too much to go. We should market ourselves as a smaller version of an SEC school. One that you can go to a game, tailgate, get the experience, watch a good team, then sleep in your own bed at night. No 2 night hotel stays and lofty ticket prices.

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Originally Posted by geauxpnc

So, are you saying you are part of the P5? Or G5?

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The NCAA defines major college football as Division I FBS and does not recognize the Bc$/CFBP.

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Originally Posted by geauxpnc

So, are you saying you are part of the P5? Or G5?

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Yes, that's exactly what he said. Great reading skills! (that's sarcasm, for the slow-witted)

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Originally Posted by maverick

Yes, that's exactly what he said. Great reading skills! (that's sarcasm, for the slow-witted)

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Ah, thanks. I am sure that SEC is waiting for you guys....and Ruston....to join them. (That is sarcasm, for the hopelessly delusional, lol.)

Why is Richard Simmons here?

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Originally Posted by SkeeterDawg

Why is Richard Simmons here?

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Cause good old stodgy invited us to drop by. howdy, ladies!