Realistic Expectations for 2015-2016

[Dawg06]

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

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.

[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.

[Dwayne From Minden]

22-23 wins....

[PawDawg]

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.

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.

[geauxpnc]

Which tourney?

Seriously?

Now right there is some darn good stuff.

[Dawg06]

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.

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.

[Tech77]

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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[theprofessor]

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.

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!

[geauxpnc]

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.

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

[touchdown123]

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!

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.

[Dawg06]

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

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

[maverick]

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

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

[geauxpnc]

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

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.)

[SkeeterDawg]

Why is Richard Simmons here?

[geauxpnc]

Why is Richard Simmons here?

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