In hindsight, we have to ask ourselves a question-

Why did the BFFF have so much hopes for this interview when a paid shill was conducting it?

First off, poor job by Helman and Co. The interview was not promoted coming up- the discussion was on the UT-Vandy game last night and afterwards.

Hence, there were no calls in.

Second- what a bunch of softballs. "Boy, Dave, this is the busy time in ETSU athletics right now!"

And he procedes to go down the list of teams that are playing.

And Kasey Mahler, usually a guy who asks tough questions and makes strong statements, instead is left asking "So, Dave- the environment at ballgames this year has been great! Way to bring in the contemporary music!"

So, Kasey, have you noticed the attendance has fallen below 4,000 fans on average?

He was asked about the delays in building the stadiums and Mullins handled that well, though those questions could have used a follow-up, like "If you knew you were having these delays, why was it being reported the stadium was going to be built at the end of November- IN NOVEMBER- and why begin a softball stadium before the soccer field is built?"

And he was asked about the OVC, but Mullins was lengthy and uncommital.

In hindsight, we can expect Helman to ask questions like "So, tell us about the wonderful time you're having in Nashville with the A-Sun tournament!" next week. Again, he's a paid shill, an ETSU broadcaster, and my little birdies tell me Mullins is upset at him for not shilling more for ETSU on his show.

So the criticism here is on Mahler. So many opportunities there- such as, "So, Dave, what are the pros and cons of the OVC against the A-Sun?" or "You said the golf team is in Puerto Rico. How can ETSU afford to send its golf team to Puerto Rico but not have football?" or whatever.

And the thing is Mahler won't be a regular on that show. His only hope for advancement is to move to another market- Kenny Hawkins won't go anywhere.

As such, Mahler can afford to p1ss off Mullins.

Mahler had the "one shot" for a good resume tape Eminem talks about and he told them what a great environment it was at Memorial Center with 9,000 empty seats.

Now, let that be the last time I ever speak of Eminem again.