(03-08-2018 05:52 PM)armour248 Wrote:  

(03-08-2018 05:37 PM)StevenNIU Wrote:  If Monty can't win with that returning cast and a few others, then he should be gone. Thanks for clearing the air. I appreciate your insight.

That's pretty much been the thought for each of the last 3-4 seasons. He should be gone unless they get into the NCAA tournament. IMO keeping him around is just stunting the program for another year.

Also, on the STF comments...it's not just about this terrible basketball program. If getting alcohol into the stadiums and Schedulepalooza are what you're getting excited about then sure, STF is amazing. What else has he accomplished in the last 5 years? Any new buildings or major upgrades in the works? Any great publicity coming NIU's way? How are attendance figures and customer/fan satisfaction? Is the athletic department handling crucial, but simple things, like a ticket office properly? Are they transparent and engaging with their supporters?

The last 5 years haven't been great economically for Illinois or niu. Enrollment is way down and the state is in financial crisis. Those are not STF's fault. Losing employees will only make the ticket office worse. I don't blame him for the problems we are in.
As far as basketball, let's wait and see how this plays out before jumping to conclusions.