Valley Media Day: BU Picked 5th

[shaunguth]

Again, you're making things up. I never mentioned JL once, nor commented on the intelligence of the board. Fiction can be fun though!

It sure can!

[Grassman]

The one thing I agree with you is that "it is what it is".
Somehow you rationalize the huge donations in the past couple years by saying it's because there were building projects, and you rationalize the huge donations last Friday night by saying there were "great opportunities". I guess these examples had nothing to do with the fact that fan support for Bradley is still very high, not dwindling like you believe. I can play the rationalizing game, too...the increase in no-shows is because more home games are on TV.
Again, the things that matter when it comes to support is how money is coming in (all-time record highs), and paid attendance and season ticket sales (not dropping despite your impressions of dwindling fan support).
Why can't detractors see how they rationalize things so they can justify their negative sentiments toward BU?

I have had 4 seson tickets for 14 years, I have had 4 tickets to the Mo. valley tournamnet for 12 year. went to Vegas last year my
wifes licence plate is bu fan 83. I have 3 Bradley sweatshirts and 2 bradley sweaters. i go to the smoker.
I go to the exhibition games.
Negative? I think I..see what I see and hear what I hear.

I will say one thing about you Da Coach you are the AAAAAAAAAAAAA #! Bradley Fan. Whoa is he who makes any disparaging remarks about anything Bradley. True or not!

[Buesch N Chips]

I never mentioned JL once

Yes, it corresponds to his tenure.

Go Braves!!!

[mrcoachdude]

not sure I care where we are picked..although I love being the underdog...

To me this is a big season for BU...the senior leadership should give us a HUGE advantage...if WE, TB, JP give us quality minutes...we will contend...don't care what anyone else thinks....

[Buesch N Chips]

not sure I care where we are picked..although I love being the underdog...

To me this is a big season for BU...the senior leadership should give us a HUGE advantage...if WE, TB, JP give us quality minutes...we will contend...don't care what anyone else thinks....

I agree.

[Air Petey]

Who defines what or who is positive...negative ?

If someone wants to label me an "attacker' or Anti this or that...or if someone wants to tell me to "go do what you do"...thats on them...not me. I'm secure enough and confident enough in how I choose to root for BU that what others think or feel is, well meaningless not to mention a waste of time or energy.

Enjoy your Nachos.....

WOW..... I was just kidding around with "go do what you do" because we are friends... but if you want to bring that up - I believe his quote was "Can't stand the negative people" and I totally agree with him.

Dog - You should be more positive.... and you know it!!! See ya soon.

[Da Coach]

I will say one thing about you Da Coach you are the AAAAAAAAAAAAA #! Bradley Fan. Whoa is he who makes any disparaging remarks about anything Bradley. True or not!

I am no more a fan than thousands of others. And I have no problem with the anyone's opinions, true or not. It is bias and distortions that are stated as if they are truths that I feel compelled to reply too.
I am sure there are fans who have lost interest. That and the economy has affected all college sports. In this era with a thousand TV channels, people have so many more options to focus their sports interests. All schools are dealing with that problem. But from what I see, the interest and support at Bradley is still extremely good, and the program is in great shape.
However, if and when the administration at Bradley decides it is time to make changes, I'll support them.

[BradleyBrave]

Go Braves!!!

As long as we're putting words in people's mouths...everyone is happy with 5th place. Wow, that was easy!

[romar]

As long as we're putting words in people's mouths...everyone is happy with 5th place. Wow, that was easy!

Setting up the Cinderella finish!

[RaiderOfBradley]

After holding season tickets for the last couple of years, I have noticed that, while the crowds still seem to come out for the games, they don't seem to be coming out to watch the basketball.

I am in the lower bowl and, quite frequently, those fans around us seem to be more into socializing than into what is going on with the game. There were a few non-con games last year - and even some close conference games - when I felt the team could have used a "boost" from the fan base and everyone seemed to sit on their hands and just watch what was going on. It was a bit annoying, especially since we're supposed to be there to support the school and the team.

I know many of the people in the lower bowl are older fans of the school, but they have to recognize that the team needs the noise sometimes. Put aside the socializing about the latest x, y or z and concentrate on the game and supporting the Braves!

OK, think my rants done for the year!

[Air Petey]

After holding season tickets for the last couple of years, I have noticed that, while the crowds still seem to come out for the games, they don't seem to be coming out to watch the basketball.

I am in the lower bowl and, quite frequently, those fans around us seem to be more into socializing than into what is going on with the game. There were a few non-con games last year - and even some close conference games - when I felt the team could have used a "boost" from the fan base and everyone seemed to sit on their hands and just watch what was going on. It was a bit annoying, especially since we're supposed to be there to support the school and the team.

I know many of the people in the lower bowl are older fans of the school, but they have to recognize that the team needs the noise sometimes. Put aside the socializing about the latest x, y or z and concentrate on the game and supporting the Braves!

OK, think my rants done for the year!

Total agreement! Well said.

[Buesch N Chips]

After holding season tickets for the last couple of years, I have noticed that, while the crowds still seem to come out for the games, they don't seem to be coming out to watch the basketball.

I am in the lower bowl and, quite frequently, those fans around us seem to be more into socializing than into what is going on with the game. There were a few non-con games last year - and even some close conference games - when I felt the team could have used a "boost" from the fan base and everyone seemed to sit on their hands and just watch what was going on. It was a bit annoying, especially since we're supposed to be there to support the school and the team.

I know many of the people in the lower bowl are older fans of the school, but they have to recognize that the team needs the noise sometimes. Put aside the socializing about the latest x, y or z and concentrate on the game and supporting the Braves!

OK, think my rants done for the year!

I basically agree, although I would think in any college basketball atmosphere the most noise comes from the student section, which by all accounts needs a shot in the arm at BU. But you're right. The crowd can be lazy at times.

[Da Coach]

I agree, though I think this has always been true of the Bradley crowd.

[AZ BU Fan]

While it is true a sizesble portion of the BU fan base in the PCC is getting older and it can be harder for them to "get loud", I still believe the burden of getting crowd support is on BU....When BU is playing well, and winning with regularity at home, the PCC is full and the place is rocking. I have seen it time and again in games vs bigger name teams and regional rivalries.

When BU plays poorly, and loses at home, the crowd will try to support it, but after a while will not unilaterally continue to invest a lot of high energy emotional support. A prevailing sense that it won't matter to the result of the game, or, that the fans will ultimately be disappointed with the result, stifles the crowd and attending a BU game becomes more of a social event.

Mediocre results in the recent past have driven mediorce fans.

If the wins start to come, particularly at home, you will see the type of crowd you desire.

Having said that, BU needs to also invest in developing more 'must see' rivalries within the Valley and with regional non cons similar to the ILL State Creighton and the SIU game. Why can't UNI, Drake, MSU games be as interesting?

[Buesch N Chips]

While it is true a sizesble portion of the BU fan base in the PCC is getting older and it can be harder for them to "get loud", I still believe the burden of getting crowd support is on BU....When BU is playing well, and winning with regularity at home, the PCC is full and the place is rocking. I have seen it time and again in games vs bigger name teams and regional rivalries.

When BU plays poorly, and loses at home, the crowd will try to support it, but after a while will not unilaterally continue to invest a lot of high energy emotional support. A prevailing sense that it won't matter to the result of the game, or, that the fans will ultimately be disappointed with the result, stifles the crowd and attending a BU game becomes more of a social event.

Mediocre results in the recent past have driven mediorce fans.

If the wins start to come, particularly at home, you will see the type of crowd you desire.

Having said that, BU needs to also invest in developing more 'must see' rivalries within the Valley and with regional non cons similar to the ILL State Creighton and the SIU game. Why can't UNI, Drake, MSU games be as interesting?

I agree.