bulloni Posted November 22, 2022 Group: Member Topic Count: 67 Content Count: 2,409 Reputation: 1,395 Days Won: 22 Joined: 02/01/2015 Share Posted November 22, 2022 -Our attendance would immediately be improved -we'd be more likely to keep guys like Horn/Battie from entering the portal -we'd immediately get a talent infusion in the portal -we'd get so much attention in the media the Times probably gives us a beat writer again Fundraising for a stadium would become so much easier. Felt like the slam dunk from the start, now that I know this is possible i'm just preparing myself to be let down. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaltLiquorBull Posted November 22, 2022 Group: Member Topic Count: 96 Content Count: 4,078 Reputation: 1,389 Days Won: 14 Joined: 01/09/2006 Share Posted November 22, 2022 The only negative I can see is the way USF would market next year's season tickets based on the Deion hire (kind of like they did with Holtz New Error and BullStrong). They'll probably use Prime Time or something in the cheesy slogan. But that's okay. I guess I can stomach it if it fixes the recruiting problems and we start playing with swagger and winning again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Style Posted November 22, 2022 Group: Member Topic Count: 109 Content Count: 21,144 Reputation: 4,649 Days Won: 40 Joined: 09/14/2007 Share Posted November 22, 2022 24 minutes ago, Dave_Glaser said: There is no obvious negative to hiring Deion - personality, recruiting potential, attention-grabbing hire in a market dominated by pro sports. Just what USF needs right now. Who cares if it’s a short-term hire if it gets us out of the dumpster? Can’t say the same about any other potential candidate - including Jim. A no-brainer if you can make it happen. Getting out of the dumpster would be massive while we are trying to build this new stadium and make moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skingraft Posted November 22, 2022 Group: Member Topic Count: 743 Content Count: 13,357 Reputation: 2,482 Days Won: 63 Joined: 12/11/2006 Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 minute ago, MaltLiquorBull said: The only negative I can see is the way USF would market next year's season tickets based on the Deion hire (kind of like they did with Holtz New Error and BullStrong). They'll probably use Prime Time or something in the cheesy slogan. But that's okay. I guess I can stomach it if it fixes the recruiting problems and we start playing with swagger and winning again. It's about "Prime **** Time" we win 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbsak Posted November 22, 2022 Group: Member Topic Count: 85 Content Count: 2,019 Reputation: 303 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/22/2011 Share Posted November 22, 2022 If you play Wordle, there is an omen about this today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Johnson Posted November 22, 2022 Group: TBP Subscriber III Topic Count: 1,834 Content Count: 5,491 Reputation: 1,808 Days Won: 13 Joined: 12/02/2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Skingraft said: https://www.si.com/college/2022/11/21/jackson-state-deion-sanders-talks-colorado-south-florida I'd say it's more than a rumor now This is just SI reporting on the original 247 report. Nothing new was added here. 46 minutes ago, Triple B said: Leavitt would get mostly USF people excited. I think Deion gets USF people excited and people people excited, with more of Tampa Bay paying attention, at least initially …. and although it would be great if CJL came back in any capacity, don’t think he would or should. It’s go all in with him or not at all. The fact that ONE report on 247 Sports was picked up by national media outlets shows you that people people are getting excited about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulloni Posted November 22, 2022 Group: Member Topic Count: 67 Content Count: 2,409 Reputation: 1,395 Days Won: 22 Joined: 02/01/2015 Share Posted November 22, 2022 9 minutes ago, Jim Johnson said: The fact that ONE report on 247 Sports was picked up by national media outlets shows you that people people are getting excited about it. That attention would do wonders for NIL too. With the program getting so much buzz local companies may actual see the value in being associated with our stars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted November 22, 2022 Group: Admin Topic Count: 13,332 Content Count: 97,090 Reputation: 10,859 Days Won: 469 Joined: 05/19/2000 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I'm so glad no one has stepped in here and insisted that THERE IS NO WAY Prime Time is coming here. I think it's unlikely because we aren't a charity and he's not working for next to nothing when he leaves Jackson St. He did his HBCU thing, my bet is he's now going to the best deal, or to who gets him to the next deal. Translation: $$. This 300K and donating half back to the school ain't happening here. I like the excitement, but not too thrilled about a more refined, shorter term Willie, come in take and leave - especially with the portal. I appreciate zarnoz telling us that then MK just has to do his job. I have a feeling a one year wonder does more damage long term than a guy willing to work his contract and build back a program. We'll see. I'll remain optimistic regardless of who the coach is. And if it's Neon Deion for a year, no doubt it will be fun mostly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bull Matrix Posted November 22, 2022 Group: Member Topic Count: 604 Content Count: 16,504 Reputation: 2,952 Days Won: 43 Joined: 01/04/2003 Share Posted November 22, 2022 24 minutes ago, gibbsak said: If you play Wordle, there is an omen about this today. 11-22-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Style Posted November 22, 2022 Group: Member Topic Count: 109 Content Count: 21,144 Reputation: 4,649 Days Won: 40 Joined: 09/14/2007 Share Posted November 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, Brad said: I'm so glad no one has stepped in here and insisted that THERE IS NO WAY Prime Time is coming here. I think it's unlikely because we aren't a charity and he's not working for next to nothing when he leaves Jackson St. He did his HBCU thing, my bet is he's now going to the best deal, or to who gets him to the next deal. Translation: $$. This 300K and donating half back to the school ain't happening here. I like the excitement, but not too thrilled about a more refined, shorter term Willie, come in take and leave - especially with the portal. I appreciate zarnoz telling us that then MK just has to do his job. I have a feeling a one year wonder does more damage long term than a guy willing to work his contract and build back a program. We'll see. I'll remain optimistic regardless of who the coach is. And if it's Neon Deion for a year, no doubt it will be fun mostly. My theory is that we are being used to generate buzz and market value. It's fun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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