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Post by tsundenver on May 13, 2023 7:31:28 GMT -5
THIS is a no brainer... But not exciting. Not sure what will become of the Big South schools. Not sure what the future holds for TSU for that matter. At least the conference is stable.
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Post by jafusthinker on May 15, 2023 8:47:38 GMT -5
Interesting!
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Post by roknows50 on May 15, 2023 9:39:40 GMT -5
Nice review. Lindenwood is loaded..... Notice that our athletic budget has increased dramatically.
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Post by tsu120 on May 15, 2023 9:57:19 GMT -5
Yes, 6.34M going to football largest in the OVC and 1.42M to Basketball.
I have to say but - some one said it a few seasons ago. TSU has the largest budget in the OVC Football, but still struggling to win.
Hopefully, this season will be the turn around season.
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Post by TSUTigerFanInDC on May 15, 2023 10:45:04 GMT -5
Again, nothing to excite our fanbase with the addition of WIU. Yes, WIU will fit well into into the OVC, but unless TSU becomes a dominate program in the OVC, the TSU fanbase simply will not be moved by this addition or with TSU remaining in the OVC. I'm not certain that even if TSU became a dominate program in the OVC if that would satisfy TSU's fanbase. TSU simply does not have a total fanbase that will support the program regardless of whom they're playing. That is the travesty of the TSU fanbase. I wonder how much their jumbotron costs? Just asking for all who still want to see Hale upgraded... Article from Redshirt Sports: Western Illinois University Leathernecks Are Leaving the MVFC in 2024
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Post by tsu120 on May 15, 2023 11:36:44 GMT -5
What DC said 100%
At the same time, if TSU dominated the OVC - I honestly don't think the fans will show up - support the program. Some will find something wrong!
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wheatstraw78tsu
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Post by wheatstraw78tsu on May 15, 2023 21:33:27 GMT -5
ALL of my college friends are band alums and/or Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia members. They often don't attend the game because we don't schedule a HBCU. We played BCU last year. Many didn't go to the game because their band didn't come. I damn near cussed all of them out😅😢😡
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Post by tsucrat on May 15, 2023 23:23:32 GMT -5
ALL of my college friends are band alums and/or Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia members. They often don't attend the game because we don't schedule a HBCU. We played BCU last year. Many didn't go to the game because their band didn't come. I damn near cussed all of them out😅😢😡 Lol, I bet they be the same ones that will get offended if you say they really don't care what the football team looks like, long as another band in the stands.
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Post by jafusthinker on May 16, 2023 8:15:18 GMT -5
They are former band members and for many it is their first love. That is what motivates and connects them to their disposition. It happens in every facet of a market category. #MarketingSegmentation
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wheatstraw78tsu
Freshmanr Tiger
Posts: 138
TSU Alum: Yes
Year of Graduation from TSU: 1983
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Post by wheatstraw78tsu on May 16, 2023 10:15:12 GMT -5
jafus, you are right but damn. These cats are in their 60's.
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Post by tsucrat on May 16, 2023 20:08:37 GMT -5
I feel your pain on that one Wheatstraw. I had people that marched with me when we were lucky to have more than two HBCUs on schedule. They act like we still didn't make a party in the stands when it was just us.
But back on subject, a sad thing that stuck out to me with video is that it seems this move was all WIU. OVC still has no get up for trying to go get schools. Central Arkansas and UAPB should probably be on their list of schools to try to add.
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Post by funkiejunkie on May 17, 2023 6:49:04 GMT -5
I personally don't see UAPB leaving the SWAC at this point; and if they do, I'd say we should be the first ones in line to fill the open spot.
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Post by tsucrat on May 17, 2023 9:46:45 GMT -5
I doubt they would as well. But if the OVC really looking to grow, they should be casting a wide net.
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Post by jafusthinker on May 17, 2023 12:14:06 GMT -5
jafus, you are right but damn. These cats are in their 60's. 😂 Point well taken.
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Post by jafusthinker on May 17, 2023 12:18:54 GMT -5
I feel your pain on that one Wheatstraw. I had people that marched with me when we were lucky to have more than two HBCUs on schedule. They act like we still didn't make a party in the stands when it was just us. But back on subject, a sad thing that stuck out to me with video is that it seems this move was all WIU. OVC still has no get up for trying to go get schools. Central Arkansas and UAPB should probably be on their list of schools to try to add. I believe Central Arkansas is with the ASUN / WAC members that created a new conference (United Athletic Conference (UAC)) seeking to join FBS as a football only conference. For whatever it is worth. 😏
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