CUSA Regionalization concept would realign teams in AAC, Conference USA, Sun Belt

[The Historian]

That's not what I'm hearing. First of all, I can promise you that most of the "shakers and movers" at LA Tech are totally clueless about what's going on with the AAC application. Only a very few people know anything about it. I've never seen Tech's leadership keep anything under wraps as well as they have this particular application. Don't mistake the quietness for inactivity. Tech may or may not receive an invite to the AAC, but I do know we have submitted a very strong application, and the AAC door was NOT slammed in our face.

This.

[ChuckK3]

This.

I've been a member of the BB&B since the Delphi days (1998?). Over those 20+ years, I've met many of you, and become friends with many of you. As with all fan bases, MANY personalities reside here...some love to talk and you are always entertaining. I enjoy reading the various points of view more than I share mine, but that's just my nature.

Then there are those who don't have to say many words, but when they DO speak, you KNOW they KNOW what they're talking about. "Historian" -- you are one of THOSE for me. Always thoughtful, always on point, and you tell it like it is, whether good or bad. Thank you.

[stodgdog]

This.

You and HD being right would be mutually beneficial. A win/win is a great deal.

[stodgdog]

You and HD being right would be mutually beneficial. A win/win is a great deal.

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Man, I remember the Delphi days. It is hard for me to believe those are now nostalgic times

[PawDawg]

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Man, I remember the Delphi days. It is hard for me to believe those are now nostalgic times

It still works...

http://forums.delphiforums.com/dawgb...gid=2083451387

[stodgdog]

[QUOTE=PawDawg;1814046]It still works...

http://forums.delphiforums.com/dawgb...gid=2083451387[/QUOTE

] Did I tell you about about the message board one day at the golf course?

Did

[PawDawg]

[QUOTE=stodgdog;1814047]

It still works...

http://forums.delphiforums.com/dawgb...gid=2083451387[/QUOTE

] Did I tell you about about the message board one day at the golf course?

Did

My Delphi days preceded the opening of the Rayville course… 1999

[Amos Moses]

I was a member of the board before Delphi, then it morphed into Delphi. What was it's name? I'm thinking circa 1997-1998.

[sportdawg]

I was a member of the board before Delphi, then it morphed into Delphi. What was it's name? I'm thinking circa 1997-1998.

Dawgytes on Custom Forums / here's Dawgbyte's old Geocities page Louisiana Tech Athletics (archive.org)

[Amos Moses]

Dawgytes on Custom Forums / here's Dawgbyte's old Geocities page Louisiana Tech Athletics (archive.org)

Yep, that's the one! Thanks!

[BCSDAWG]

From my perspective, Dr.Woods comes across as a tactful, servant-leader type who intentionally connects with the broad fanbase. I'm just a normal fan who attends multiple games. 3 times he has personally thanked me for attending a sporting event. First time was at a basketball game and he came and sat down on our row and thanked my daughters and their friend along with my wife and myself for coming out. I think he asked where we were from and sat beside us for a few minutes just because he wanted to meet us. Second time was at a baseball game (can't remember if it was Southern Miss or the NC State regional) and he reached out and shook my hand, saying he was glad to see me there. Third time was at the SMU football game. He was walking up the stairs and thanked my entire group for coming out. He's different in that way for sure. I also imagine he's probably fairly connected due his work at Arkansas and UCF. I'm not sure how long he'll be at Tech but I find him to be very personable and I'm proud to have him as our AD.

Interesting. The man has never spoken two words to me, and I've been in his small group "orbit" 3 or 4 times. He has also never returned my one phone call that I placed to his office.

BUT --and I want to be very clear about this-- I DON'T CARE!! I don't mind at all that Dr Wood hasn't been personable with me, as long as he's doing his job and getting stuff done for LA Tech athletics. I don't need my ego stroked, or any of that nonsense, to be a very happy Bulldog fan. If Dr. Wood manages to get us in the AAC, he'll probably be instantly on my list of Top 2 LA Tech AD's of all time, regardless of if he ever speaks a word to me or not.

I think we all know the fan based PR game is just friendly window dressing. None of that means diddly squat to what’s really important. Some fans may feel a jolt of ego for the AD to say ‘hi’ and shake their hand, but where Woods’ greatest value is, is in doing deals with other ADs to benefit Tech moving forward. Second to that is getting our coaching circus straightened out to start competing better and winning some games that are considered over our heads. I’ve been around long enough to be skeptical of what Tech can accomplish when I count up all the shortfalls we’ve had. Hopefully... this time things will be different. My fingers are crossed.

While it is not an AD's primary job to "grip and grin" with the fan base, I think it is a very important component to job. What TMac proved is that there are those AD's in the world that look down on the everyday fan. You don't build your base from the top down. Dr. Wood has proven in his short tenure that, by and large, he is good at connecting with most fans when he is in their orbit (HogDawg excepted). This AAC opportunity will be a real test for his ability to "get things done". But regardless of what happens with the AAC, if Dr. Wood can stop the bleeding of our fan base and begin to grow it back, then that'll be a win.

[Bone_afide_Dawg]

The first tell of Woods and his sports program development is probably not even going to come in regard to football or conferencing, but via baseball. We’ll know soon enough by what’s done with the season ticket seating flim flam that’s about to take place whether he chooses to sell out the common man fan base or not. If he can grow Tech’s baseball right now by rewarding those who have been attending when times weren’t at such a high as they are now and not piss those people off by selling their seats out from under them then I’ll be more of a believer, But I have my doubts.

[CajunDave1]

If he does it like most other places, existing ticket holders will be able to retain their seats IF they contribute the necessary donation or PSD associated with the seats in question. After that, seat selection will be based on contributions and level of giving!

[THEarmada]

Report is AAC to invite UTSA, UNT, Rice, UAB, Charlotte, FAU.

[parisdog]

No way SMU would be ok with UNT.