BaltoBull Posted November 18, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 35 Content Count: 490 Reputation: 13 Days Won: 1 Joined: 07/19/2006 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm not trying to start a flame war or anything... If we don't get a lifeboat out of the NBE - honestly, how many of you are done with football? I know some of you are going to be like, "Oh no, a true Bulls fan would never turn his back...", "Don't let the door hit you on the way out..." But honestly, how many of your's perception of the program is going to change (if) when we are left holding the bags, stuck with a coach with zero enthusiasm and ability to win, possible recruit apathy and with a AD who from all indications recently, can't do anything right? Is it going to bother you when USF is completely ignored by the media? Is it going to sting if (when) we have an amazing season in whatever conference we are in and no one gives a s***? As a Green Jacket and a person who has given over $20k to various teams over the years though tickets, donations and auction fund-raisers, this is really beginning to bother me. Some of you will say, "I'll never give up on USF", but I have to believe there are some of you who think USF has given up on us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted November 18, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 197 Content Count: 10,251 Reputation: 270 Days Won: 14 Joined: 08/16/2005 Share Posted November 18, 2012 It's easy to stand on the ledge when the team is down. I think the fact that USF is willing to pay so much for a coach speaks volumes. They've spent over a billion dollars trying to build a top program. Simply put, it takes time. Yes it sucks seeing other schools have success, but having short term success and maintaining success are two differ many horses. As for the conference. We got lucky. We were gifted a BCS conference spot. I know it sucks to take that step back, but it wasn't a step forward we necessarily earned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke Posted November 18, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 4 Content Count: 936 Reputation: 30 Days Won: 1 Joined: 07/23/2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 If holtz is back next year I will not be renewing my season tickets. I honestly cannot stand seeing him smiling on the sidelines while we are losing anymore. I have decided I will continue to support USF financially in other ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisa el Toro Posted November 18, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 132 Content Count: 10,380 Reputation: 1,058 Days Won: 18 Joined: 08/11/2003 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I feel hurt by what I'm seeing by the Athletics leadership as well, Balto. I'm confident that Judy will do what it takes to rectify things before they get too out of hand. With that said, I'll not be pulling my donations just yet. A cumulative effect of other folks pulling their donations, for a younger institution like USF, would be tantamount what caused the market to crash during the Great Depression. Call me naive, but this fanbase needs to experience this to get better in the long term. USF will improve as a result of this, and I'll be proud to still have stuck with my alma mater even during such seemingly dark times. Go Bulls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullcocky101 Posted November 18, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 89 Content Count: 1,803 Reputation: 187 Days Won: 0 Joined: 05/09/2007 Share Posted November 18, 2012 I'm not trying to start a flame war or anything... If we don't get a lifeboat out of the NBE - honestly, how many of you are done with football? I know some of you are going to be like, "Oh no, a true Bulls fan would never turn his back...", "Don't let the door hit you on the way out..." But honestly, how many of your's perception of the program is going to change (if) when we are left holding the bags, stuck with a coach with zero enthusiasm and ability to win, possible recruit apathy and with a AD who from all indications recently, can't do anything right? Is it going to bother you when USF is completely ignored by the media? Is it going to sting if (when) we have an amazing season in whatever conference we are in and no one gives a s***? As a Green Jacket and a person who has given over $20k to various teams over the years though tickets, donations and auction fund-raisers, this is really beginning to bother me. Some of you will say, "I'll never give up on USF", but I have to believe there are some of you who think USF has given up on us. At least when we have a bad season...no one will give a s*** either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDYZR Posted November 19, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 486 Content Count: 12,467 Reputation: 2,846 Days Won: 25 Joined: 12/14/2005 Share Posted November 19, 2012 . I'll be back next season with donations and some degree of hope. If Holtz is still here, I won't have any expectations for improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.T. Posted November 19, 2012 Group: TBP Subscriber III Topic Count: 4,749 Content Count: 37,660 Reputation: 2,362 Days Won: 29 Joined: 12/24/2001 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Just remember that donations are for ALL of Athletics. Donate to keep yourself "in" and just buy tix on game day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hem Posted November 19, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 64 Content Count: 4,663 Reputation: 401 Days Won: 21 Joined: 09/24/2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Show up and wear your bags! Make up shirts! Let them know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_Toro_86 Posted November 19, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 176 Content Count: 8,612 Reputation: 2,661 Days Won: 28 Joined: 12/14/2005 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I have 3 seats in section 217 and will hold my nose and probably renew because my wife likes the fact that we are the first 3 seats in the section with no one around us and she doesn't want to give them up. She likes to sit during games. Go figure. I have to believe that there will be some light at the end of this very dark tunnel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmhatter Posted November 19, 2012 Group: Member Topic Count: 576 Content Count: 8,174 Reputation: 268 Days Won: 6 Joined: 09/02/2007 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I will renew but I can say I've lost a great deal of passion for my team. At this point I can't stand the admin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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