It Could Be Worse - Southern Miss Sells Its Home Game to Raise Money

http://deadspin.com/5964003/?utm_cam...ium=socialflow

Boy are there problems in Hattiesburg.

Just got finished reading that.

WOW! Just wow!

USM is in some deep dodo.:bigcry:

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Originally Posted by olddog75

http://deadspin.com/5964003/?utm_cam...ium=socialflow

Boy are there problems in Hattiesburg.

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A long, but VERY interesting read.

Well, at least we are not the only ones with a reason to hate Dick Giannini. Sorry for USM that this happened.

What a shame. I know some folks here were sorta looking up to Southern Miss as a program we want to somewhat emulate, and yet here they are in this huge mess. I hope they can right the ship real soon over in H-burg!

...as We now see that high saleries do not always produce the best results. S.Mississippi has/had a great program and now we see something's rotten in Hattiesburgh. This is very sad for the college, the students, the season ticket holders and the school.

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Originally Posted by Ktulu7

What a shame. I know some folks here were sorta looking up to Southern Miss as a program we want to somewhat emulate, and yet here they are in this huge mess. I hope they can right the ship real soon over in H-burg!

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I hope they can too, Ktulu7. Honestly, 18 consecutive winning seasons just commands respect from me, regardless of their budget issues. NOBODY at our level has done as much, football-wise, as USM with so little. The Golden Eagles are THE reason I wanted to be in C-USA...with Rice, Tulsa, Tulane, Marshall and ECU as gravy.

I wish them nothing but the very best as they do what they have to do in order to right the ship.

What an epic meltdown. giannini was from nlulm right?

Well now looks like the jokes on them. I just hate how eerily similar next year for us seems like USM headed into this year.

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Originally Posted by FishingBack

What an epic meltdown. giannini was from nlulm right?

Well now looks like the jokes on them. I just hate how eerily similar next year for us seems like USM headed into this year.

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wow, I hadn't thought about that, but now that you mention it...

A lot to talk about in there, but WOW, $2 million plus for a regular season game. That's a lot of cash.

I'd actually consider hiring Hammond to replace BVDV after reading that...

Their star quarterback was arrested last night to for assault and battery.

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Originally Posted by tydawgs

Their star quarterback was arrested last night to for assault and battery.

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How does an 0-12 team have a "star" QB?

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Originally Posted by FishingBack

What an epic meltdown. giannini was from nlulm right?

Well now looks like the jokes on them. I just hate how eerily similar next year for us seems like USM headed into this year.

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Why do you say that. That will not be us next year!