Better BB in P Town at the Y than Carver

[MacabreMob]

You guys are certainly making me chuckle on a lazy summer evening.

Having opinions is fine. If the opinion is always whining and complaining, then I'd call them a whiner and complainer.

And c'mon - we all know there is a BCS bias.

But hey - I'm not free of guilt. He who lives without sin casts the first stone. I bee-yatch and moan like everybody else.

[BradleyBrave]

You guys are certainly making me chuckle on a lazy summer evening.

Having opinions is fine. If the opinion is always whining and complaining, then I'd call them a whiner and complainer.

And c'mon - we all know there is a BCS bias.

But hey - I'm not free of guilt. He who lives without sin casts the first stone. I bee-yatch and moan like everybody else.

Exactly MM. Those who have an opinion that doesn't toe the company line are 'whiners' and 'complainers'. Unfortunately those casting the stones are casting them from glass houses.

[MacabreMob]

Exactly MM. Those who have an opinion that doesn't toe the company line are 'whiners' and 'complainers'. Unfortunately those casting the stones are casting them from glass houses.

I complain and I also look for positives.... maybe try to keep negatives closer to my vest and not strut them for everyone else to tear me apart.

But if all I do is complain... then I am a complainer.

Just ask Mportsch or Bert Notorious... I like picking on the Illini, I like seeing their negatives and exploiting them.

I know Bradley has negatives. But I don't like dwelling on them and exploiting them. Why the h-e-double toothpick would I do that?

[Chico]

For the ones who think BU has a weak non-conference home schedule, find a press guide and check out the home schedules in the 70's. I sat through those games and did my share of complaining about weak schedules also. Our MVC record was probably below .500 in the 70's so I guess we should have been thankful for those games out of conference.

[bigdaddystuck]

OoB's statement was sarcastic (IMO), trying to use humor to voice a displeasure with the non-con schedule. I don't think that this years schedule is as good as the last couple of years. BUT, I think this schedule could help a young team with a lot of new parts to get some early confidence and experience. That could pay off huge in the conference schedule.
I don't think when someone complains about something, that they are anti-BU.

[Scouter]

It needs no defense, it is what it is and, like I challenged....give me or sell me your home tickets if you think the games aren't worth watching.
Funny how nobody has taken me up on the offer.....they just want to whine.

Yeah ... people on this board -- many of whom are probably the hardest of the hardcore fans -- are going to sell their tickets because of this schedule. That's not the issue.

The problem with the schedule isn't for the people on here. It's about the casual fan that has to decide whether they want to drive downtown to watch the likes of UIC, ETSU, Butler, SEMO and SIUE. The marketing department has their work cut out for them this year.

Add: And Chico, the '70s was a long time ago. Division I basketball is a completely different beast these days.

[MacabreMob]

Yeah ... people on this board -- many of whom are probably the hardest of the hardcore fans -- are going to sell their tickets because of this schedule. That's not the issue.

The problem with the schedule isn't for the people on here. It's about the casual fan that has to decide whether they want to drive downtown to watch the likes of UIC, ETSU, Butler, SEMO and SIUE. The marketing department has their work cut out for them this year.

IMO, I think T was offering to buy tickets (at face value) from disgruntled season-ticket-holder fans thinking this season's OOC games are not worth going to.

I think it is a nice gesture. IF one wants out, he'll buy 'em and put arses in the seats rooting for Bradley. No reason to "hate" on a guy for that - is there?

But the problem is how to get casual fans to the games for lack-luster opponents. That falls into marketing. And yes (first off, I am a hater of marketing, but their work is cut out for them this season), opponents is part of that. But this year it is lack-luster. So maybe we can expect more 1/2 time shows to be a draw. Maybe look for more package deals and discounts.

Why do we have to dwell on negatives?

It isn't about SIU-E. It is about Bradley and their team, oh and by the way, catch a great 1/2 time show... or for every 2-fers sold, enjoy 1/2 on a pizza at (wherever).

Geeze.

[Braves4Life]

OoB's statement was sarcastic (IMO), trying to use humor to voice a displeasure with the non-con schedule. I don't think that this years schedule is as good as the last couple of years. BUT, I think this schedule could help a young team with a lot of new parts to get some early confidence and experience. That could pay off huge in the conference schedule.
I don't think when someone complains about something, that they are anti-BU.

POST OF THE THREAD!!!

[Out of Bounce]

I think Out of Bounce has a pretty good history of posting here and being pro-BU. I say let him slide on this one.... I really don't think he meant it as negatively as many here are viewing it. Am I right OB? Here's your chance to "clear the air" Out of Bounce.....

I'm here, I havn't been hiding. Work you know. First thanks B4L and MMop for remembering that I am pro-BU and BU has /will always have my support. NO-ONE will send me down I-74 to watch BB unless I want to.
As for letting me slide, forget it as I have done nothing wrong here and have been the target of some pretty cheap shots by only a couple of peoplehere who should know better. If the one wants to talk about saying adsurb and stupid things he just needs to reread his posts in this thead. The other poster talks about absolutely ludicrous. The only absolute ludicrous thing I know is that he asked the ? if I was the one who said something in a post that ICC starting 5 were better than BU's 5. He has the right to look up ALL MY Past Posts. He knows I never said anything of the sort and I must of missed that one as I would have had something to say to the one who did. The intent here may have been to discredit me in front on the readers here.
Read all my past posts, anyone, and you will find NOTHING NAGATIVE about BU, JL & Staff and Players! Just my opinions and positive things.
Now for my post, witch I have been made out to be anti BU by these two and given my walking papers to take I-74 and root for ISU.
First, I will not take any of it back! It was and still is my opinion that the non-conf home games are not doing much to to excite me. The Y and high school thing was as Squirral said,
Obviously it's a post in jest, not a flaming attempt.
Maybe it was a weak attempt at humor, but I laughed.
And that is all that was meant by it. Contrary to what others would like people to believe.
As for the non-conf home games its a awful slate. I'm sorry but I have never been one who can make honey out of crap. There are only two games of the 7 (not counting the backetbuster) that BU may not win by 20 or more, but will win. As for BU in the Florida tournment my hats off to JL and his staff for pulling this togather. Great Job!
My only regret is that all the games are away but maybe there will be some on TV, if not I will be at the radio. Have not given up on the idea of going "work maybe in the way".
One last thing, even with the awful home non-conf games,
BU Will Win the MVC this Year
Oh I almost forgot, thanks Vokal26 for informing one where the the Y is and some who play there. Also if anyone who has tickets to any of the home non-conf games and cannot attend, let me know, as I know someone who will take all he can get! Of course he won't pay for them and they have to be lower bowl only.

[Scouter]

Spell check is your friend, OOB.

[MacabreMob]

First thanks B4L and MMop for remembering that I am pro-BU .........

First of all, that is MISTER MMop.



Plus, I wish BradleyFans.com had a spellcheck. Makes it so much easier for people like me (and maybe OoB) who don't have great typing skills.

[Out of Bounce]

IMO, I think T was offering to buy tickets (at face value) from disgruntled season-ticket-holder fans thinking this season's OOC games are not worth going to.

I think it is a nice gesture. IF one wants out, he'll buy 'em and put arses in the seats rooting for Bradley. No reason to "hate" on a guy for that - is there?

But the problem is how to get casual fans to the games for lack-luster opponents. That falls into marketing. And yes (first off, I am a hater of marketing, but their work is cut out for them this season), opponents is part of that. But this year it is lack-luster. So maybe we can expect more 1/2 time shows to be a draw. Maybe look for more package deals and discounts.

Why do we have to dwell on negatives?

It isn't about SIU-E. It is about Bradley and their team, oh and by the way, catch a great 1/2 time show... or for every 2-fers sold, enjoy 1/2 on a pizza at (wherever).

Geeze.

For someone who hates marketing, you have some pretty good ideas MMod!

[Out of Bounce]

Spell check is your friend, OOB.

Sorry, its late but you have to admit I'm consistent and a BU Fan. Thanks

[Out of Bounce]

First of all, that is MISTER MMop.



Plus, I wish BradleyFans.com had a spellcheck. Makes it so much easier for people like me (and maybe OoB) who don't have great typing skills.

Thanks Mop as I will take any help here today I can get. Been a bad one all the way around.

[BradleyBrave]

OoB's statement was sarcastic (IMO), trying to use humor to voice a displeasure with the non-con schedule. I don't think that this years schedule is as good as the last couple of years. BUT, I think this schedule could help a young team with a lot of new parts to get some early confidence and experience. That could pay off huge in the conference schedule.
I don't think when someone complains about something, that they are anti-BU.

I agree 100%, which is really why my only complaint is the low number of home games. I have been posting since last year that I wanted to lighten up a bit this year on difficulty and add a couple more home games. Looks like we got about half of that right, however I think it was the wrong half. But I guess saying that makes me a 'whiner'.