The O.K. "Buddy" Davis Pressbox (former Demolition Thread)

[revf]

A really bad and unnecessary Tweet -

Reeks of elitism and stodgy ole rich men

Not very flattering of the group who makes this all possible and I feel that they deserve better

And definitely NOT the way to engage the average Joe and keep him excited and engaged in the progress of the project

I saw that and thought this might be the worst blunder yet from our AD.

If I were those gentlemen I would be furious. Most wealthy people don't want their pictures tweeted.

It would be a fireable offense in many places.

[Dwayne From Minden]

On another note, which going to the baseball games this weekend is how VISIBLE this structure is going to be from all points on the north side of the campus

It's really going to change the look of the athletic complex tremendously....

[Dawg06]

I saw that and thought this might be the worst blunder yet from our AD.

If I were those gentlemen I would be furious. Most wealthy people don't want their pictures tweeted.

It would be a fireable offense in many places.

That tweet was really bad, but nothing tops McClelland's biggest blunder of giving away the Arkansas game for free (which likely cost us the win).

[olddog75]

Agreed. Also, why are these donors selecting their own suite furniture? Is this normal, does this happen at other schools? I would think each suite would have a consistent look.

I agree the tweet was not necessary. Elitism and stodgy ole rich men are key to our financial growth, but we should respect that status quietly. If those folks want to broadcast their new digs, let them do it.

Also, yes it is normal for each suite "owner" to pick his layout and furnishings. I believe, in our case, the owner is selecting from a list of options, so no suite will be painted in purple and gold. Now, if someone whats for have a purple and gold throw rug, they probably can.

[Dawgpix]

A really bad and unnecessary Tweet -

Reeks of elitism and stodgy ole rich men

Not very flattering of the group who makes this all possible and I feel that they deserve better

And definitely NOT the way to engage the average Joe and keep him excited and engaged in the progress of the project

Marco is NOT a stodgy old man. ;-)

[Blue Dawg]

We get it, TMac gets to hobnob with the elite.

After all, thats why he became an AD, right?

[maverick]

A really bad and unnecessary Tweet -

Reeks of elitism and stodgy ole rich men

Not very flattering of the group who makes this all possible and I feel that they deserve better

And definitely NOT the way to engage the average Joe and keep him excited and engaged in the progress of the project

Joe should feel engaged--if he renews his season tickets early enough, he gets to tour the fancy digs! Not use them, but see them. How exciting is that???

[Tech52]

I think you are reading too much into it. They are probably picking th furniture for all the suites, so everyone agrees, not each individual's. As for the complaint about it disengaging the average fan- why would it? We all know what this structure is for. Rich folks, special guests, and TV crews. All it does for us is look good and increase the shade for those on the west side.

[Dwayne From Minden]

I think you are reading too much into it. They are probably picking th furniture for all the suites, so everyone agrees, not each individual's. As for the complaint about it disengaging the average fan- why would it? We all know what this structure is for. Rich folks, special guests, and TV crews. All it does for us is look good and increase the shade for those on the west side.

bad marketing 101....

[DallasDog]

bad marketing 101....

In a series of continuing bad marketing, poor customer relations decisions.

[GermDawg]

Then all of the pictures of the SEZ and the pressbox should be taken down cause the average fan can't afford them. He's working to disenfranchise the majority of the fan base!

[Tech52]

Then all of the pictures of the SEZ and the pressbox should be taken down cause the average fan can't afford them. He's working to disenfranchise the majority of the fan base!

Down with the press box! The rich enjoy their AC as we toil in their shadow!

[Dawgonit]

Athletics response to all disgruntled bleacher seat sitters:

[detltu]

A really bad and unnecessary Tweet -

Reeks of elitism and stodgy ole rich men

Not very flattering of the group who makes this all possible and I feel that they deserve better

And definitely NOT the way to engage the average Joe and keep him excited and engaged in the progress of the project

Struck me as very odd when I saw it. Not a flattering picture at all.

[ETxBullDawg]

Per AD's twitter the donors are picking their suite furniture... Kinda reminded me of the scene from John Wayne's the Hellfighters when he joined the oil company and was sitting thru the meeting on picking colors for the company's gas station bathrooms

For those unfamiliar with the classic film The Hellfighters here is a clip off YouTube of the scene I referenced...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU5DkvnTQ2Y