fauowls44 said

Rick said

fauowls44 said

Rick said

fauowls44 said

I meant the department's financial problems…Those issues would certainly be helped by more alumni support.

Well, I think we should clarify what exactly would be spent upon to elevate wins.

Because that is all that really matters here…….

That's what brings people back, that's what gets people involved, and that's what grows the program for the most part.

Is it?  We've had winning teams before and we weren't exactly packing the stadium (I realize it was Lockhart, but still) and the success didn't last.

Have you been to the last couple of games at home?

Anyway, thought you were talking about results on the field…so thanks for clarifying!

Yes, I've been at both home games.  And no problem, I had a feeling we were talking about two different things.

Don't get me wrong, I agree with you that what happens on the field matters….just not as much as people like to say it does.  Same with how likeable the coach is.  I just think that if you are blaming lack of winning or Pelini's personality as the reason for poor attendnace, you haven't been paying attention the last decade.  It's ALWAYS been a problem.

Winning, especially at the mid-major level is largely cyclical.  Winning can get you noticed, but it doesn't necessarily make people care.  Just look south.  FIU had some good wins last year and people took notice.  They were talked about some more locally and nationally, but are there any more loyal FIU fans then there were before?  Not really.  If anything, their attendance has been worse this year then it was before.  Oh, and they have a coach that is a media darling down here.  Penn State is obviously an extreme example (and yes, I am aware that it's a ridiculous comparison, but I promise I'm going someplace with this!), but that program went through the worst possible thing that could happen to a program and they still sell out their enourmous stadium.  Why?  Because people that go to that school love that school and one of the ways that they show that is they fill that stadium, no matter what.  They don't just love winning…they LOVE Penn State.  We don't have enough people who love FAU right now…and THAT is our real problem…not whether the coach is lovable or not.  Coaches come and go…teams have good seasons and bad seasons.  If you are a FAU student or alumni, neither should be the determining factor of whether you support the team or not.  If you care about FAU (and obviously if you can afford it) and you want to see the team improve, you will go.  A great home field advantage will sell better players on coming here and an empty stadium will drive them away.

duder said

Thank you for your insight owlmom. It's hard for us as fans to watch the games, and I can't imagine how hard it is on the players and their families.  We may gripe and moan at times, but we are all fans no matter what.  Every week I fly my FAU flag from the front of my house so everyone in the neighborhood knows I'm an owl, hell, even my poor dog has to wear his FAU bandana on saturdays.  Point being we do support the players and the team, we just need a place like this to vent.

As for players, I'm looking forward to seeing Burton next year, and I'd like to see what Dukes does, but I haven't had a chance to yet.  I would really like to see M. Jackson get more plays, I think he is lightning fast.  Can someone tell me why he does not get the plays?  I know he had some control issues vs. Wagner, but we should still use him more.

fauowls44 said

Owl_Ranger said

dusky256fc said

Owl_Ranger said

It just sucks that I'll graduate from the institution in may and have only seen the team win 2 games. I will prob never go to an FAU football game again..

I know you are frustrated as we all are but really think about this comment.  There will be good years and bad years, if you really mean this you were not much of an FAU fan in the first place.

There are much better days ahead for FAU and FAU Football.

I'll be at next weeks tailgate.. Prob won't go into the stadium though. The only game I can really see myself going to would be Shula Bowl. But even then, we'll prob be down by 20 at half time which means the after-pool party will be starting a little early that week  8)

Ugh.  This guy is the worst. >:(

Owl_Ranger said

dusky256fc said

Owl_Ranger said

It just sucks that I'll graduate from the institution in may and have only seen the team win 2 games. I will prob never go to an FAU football game again..

I know you are frustrated as we all are but really think about this comment.  There will be good years and bad years, if you really mean this you were not much of an FAU fan in the first place.

There are much better days ahead for FAU and FAU Football.

I'll be at next weeks tailgate.. Prob won't go into the stadium though. The only game I can really see myself going to would be Shula Bowl. But even then, we'll prob be down by 20 at half time which means the after-pool party will be starting a little early that week  8)

Owl_Ranger said

fauowls44 said

Owl_Ranger said

dusky256fc said

Owl_Ranger said

It just sucks that I'll graduate from the institution in may and have only seen the team win 2 games. I will prob never go to an FAU football game again..

I know you are frustrated as we all are but really think about this comment.  There will be good years and bad years, if you really mean this you were not much of an FAU fan in the first place.

There are much better days ahead for FAU and FAU Football.

I'll be at next weeks tailgate.. Prob won't go into the stadium though. The only game I can really see myself going to would be Shula Bowl. But even then, we'll prob be down by 20 at half time which means the after-pool party will be starting a little early that week  8)

Ugh.  This guy is the worst. >:(

hahaha you're so funny dude  8) 8) 8) 8) c'mon guys let's be real, I am a student here and yea the school is alright but there's really no point in getting emotionally invested in this team. You're gonna end up with a heart attack for christ sake!!

MomOwl1 said

Ok guys/ladies…..let's be fair.  I know you are disappointed in the season so far and with good reason.  However, understand that this is the coaching staffs first year!  There was a certain air of excitement when Pelini and staff were hired and  came to the campus.  Guess what? We have to keep that same attitude for the players.  I believe that it normally takes a coach 2-3 years to put his stamp on a program.  There are those rare occasions where it may take less, but those occasions are very rare.  So, my question to all the bashers, "Are you really being fair, or were you looking for instant gratification?"  As to the "closed" practices, does it really make that much of a difference if the practice is closed or open?  There may be a very good reason why he has the practices closed.  I have met Coach Pelini as well as much of the staff and find them to be very approachable.  Don't let what others think cloud your mind and be positive if for nothing else, the kids that play for the university.  They deserve your support and loyalty! SALUTE THE HOOT! RIDE OR DIE FOR THE BLUE AND RED!

P.S. I respect everyone's opinion, but my son will be on the field next year and I would like to think that he and his teammates have the unyielding support of the FAU community!

MomOwl1 said

Ok guys/ladies…..let's be fair.  I know you are disappointed in the season so far and with good reason.  However, understand that this is the coaching staffs first year!  There was a certain air of excitement when Pelini and staff were hired and  came to the campus.  Guess what? We have to keep that same attitude for the players.  I believe that it normally takes a coach 2-3 years to put his stamp on a program.  There are those rare occasions where it may take less, but those occasions are very rare.  So, my question to all the bashers, "Are you really being fair, or were you looking for instant gratification?"  As to the "closed" practices, does it really make that much of a difference if the practice is closed or open?  There may be a very good reason why he has the practices closed.  I have met Coach Pelini as well as much of the staff and find them to be very approachable.  Don't let what others think cloud your mind and be positive if for nothing else, the kids that play for the university.  They deserve your support and loyalty! SALUTE THE HOOT! RIDE OR DIE FOR THE BLUE AND RED!

P.S. I respect everyone's opinion, but my son will be on the field next year and I would like to think that he and his teammates have the unyielding support of the FAU community!

BeastOwl said

Owl Mom knows best guys.

A transition year is like makin' sausage - It's gonna be ugly.