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Marshall actually got reprimanded for not kissing Elign *** enough like other valley coaches do
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This is good, a good reason to actively seek another conference and not just monitor the situation.In the fast laneComment
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Surely we all knew this was coming.Comment
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Marshall could have taken the high road and not said anything.
Still, screw Elgin and this garbage conference. Yet another reason to get out if and when the first good opportunity presents itself.Comment
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Beautiful post 'news. It's a Valley of socialists. WSU is a school of entrepreneurs. It's not a surprise we clash. Again, I LOVE our coach.Originally posted by newshock1234 View PostComment
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During the coaches show yesterday he said he received his technical after the game.Originally posted by pinstripers View PostIn the fast laneComment
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I have decided it would be proper for all Shocker fans in support of our coach, follow the MVC lead and self-impose 1-year ban from attending Archmadness in 2013.
I am sure the conference and the St Louis merchants would easily make up the lost revenue with an influx of fair weather fans from the 8 other schools.
Seriously, I say hit 'em where it hurts, in the bank account. I've attended this event for 16 consecutive years and am tired of the drive and the cost of gas, escalating downtown lodging prices with fewer and fewer amenities, over priced parking and concessions and a conference office that obviously takes WSU and CU fans for granted. Scott trade would have been an absolute Mausoleum if the only ones attending would be the family and friends of the other 8 teams. I've seen the attendance ebb and flow the past 10 years because a couple other teams would have good attendance for a couple years. But the only 2 constants are WSU and CU. When I first started going in 97 and the next few years they didnt even open up the upper bowl area.
We know this event has got to fund a lot of MVC functions and probably the paychecks of fat and sassy local ST Louis staffers who could give a ratsazz about the people paying their way. Time to get their attention and see if they miss the revenue brought in by 4000 of Shocker Nation.
I for one will not return in 2013!
Go Shocks!!Comment
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The only problem with that shocktown is we wouldn't be supporting OUR team. Other than that I can't think of another reason to go. Oh wait going to the Hill is another reason.Comment
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Apparently not, some of you were appalled when I even posted the rules of this POS conference.Originally posted by pinstripers View Post
Someone called me an attention whore (or is it hoe?) and someone else told me I was a ADES lover.Comment
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How about we only buy from scalpers or other fans. We stay somewhere in Illinois and refuse to spend money at the arena or that area.
Better?Infinity Art Glass - Fantastic local artist and Shocker fan
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Carpenter Place - A blessing to many young girls/women
ICT S.O.S - Great local cause fighting against human trafficking
Wartick Insurance Agency - Saved me money with more coverage.
Save Shocker Sports - A rallying cryComment
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We play just fine, if not better, in hostile road environments, than we do with our crowd there.Originally posted by pogo View Post
Maybe we'd have a better shot at Arch Madness if the Shocker fans were cheering from their homes.Originally posted by BleacherReportComment
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They just don't know you like I know you...you're just a plain old everyday hoe.Originally posted by shoxlax View PostComment
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Some thoughts:
- I was disappointed in the post game reaction initially, but came around to the fact that this is part of what makes GM the coach he is - and it comes as part of a package.
- If an employee of mine (putting muself in Eric Sexton's shoes) drafted the response Greg sent out today, I would have insisted he lose the last sentence to simply protect him. There is nothing to gain here by saying, essentially, FU. And, if he sent it out without discussing it with me, we would have a serious discussion about it. I think part of Eric's job is to provide counsel to Greg and help protect him - of course, it is possible he did just that and we are seeing the "sanitized" version.
- A smart boss told me a long time ago "If you take the high road you won't find much traffic there", and it has proven itself many times. I don't think this is any different. You have to pick your hills to fight your battles and some are just not worth it.
- i really do love Marshall as our coach, but I honestly think he has backed Elgin in a corner with his response - almost a dare - and Elgin could play his ace and suspend Greg for a game in the NCAAs - I truly hope that does not happen, but there are some big egos in play here.
- This might get me slammed, but I wonder if the same scenario had occured on Sunday with the same game dynamics and Greg Mcdermott made the same comments what people here would think - just wondering - but, I'll answer that myself - I have to come to realize the word "fan" indeed does come from the word "fanatic" - and we need fans who feel that strongly about our coach, our players, our team. I am proud to be one.
-If you take the high road, you won't find much traffic there . . .Comment
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I can see your point. If there were no or darned few yellow shirts in the stands, our coaches and players would know why. Could be a rallying point and help them play with a bit of a nasty attitude. I like it. I'll renew season tickets of course, but I can skip the MVC tournament. I'm on board!Originally posted by Rlh04d View PostComment
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I thought about that as well and even typed a sentence to address that aspect.Originally posted by pogo View Post
But you know if the idea got some wind behind it I'm sure someone would explain to the players it is not a statement directed toward them.
Hell, they might play like isuB did last year in front of their faculty and family and relax enough to win it all.Comment
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