This conversation invariably brings the discussion about how UA can't be in the MAC without an FBS football team and the impact that could have on the basketball program. I say it's about time we started considering other alternatives to a one bid conference where half of the schools make no effort to put out a reasonable basketball program. I've seen enough Michigan directionals for the rest of my life.
Nor has or does the NFL need the broadcasts. Their system finds the top players whether they are in Tuscaloosa or Hiram.
There are many good points in that post.
Line of the article- " If the Glenn Miller Orchestra famously has a gal in Kalamazoo, the Rockets have demons here."
Chip Trayanum is playing for Toledo?
I heard that there's a Meet the Team gathering for both the men's and women's teams scheduled for October 28th? Anyone else heard anything? I guess this could be the annual tip-off reception.
I wasn't that discouraged by the UAB loss. I was discouraged some by the performance down the stretch but overall they competed with a team with similar talent. If, however, this ends up being a Morgan State or St. Francis type game, ......ugh.
He's a guy who can work a room. He was a name to some extent, having had MAC success and coming from the Big 10. He's intense, personable and outgoing, and those attributes get people to follow him, whether it's playing basketball or writing checks.
I'd be curious to see how Eddie George relates to the kids and gets the credibility. I suspect the awards and rings are the key as they'd have no idea who he was coming through the door as he played before most of them were born.
As for donors and NIL, I suspect JoMo is not the guy to work a room to whip up support from wealthy donors. I've overused the comparison but we have a basketball coach who is that guy.