"It's tough to beat Western Carolina on a neutral court."

"It's tough." In general. Watching this coach's teams.

Hope this was Bartow's last game.

Lost a lot of interest in this team as the year went on. Too predictable. Predictably bad. Was frustrating at first, but then apathy set in.

Live by the 3 and die by the 3. Too much of a one trick pony.

Will be a dilemma as whether or not to buy season tickets the way things have been going lately. Just the truth.

Great atmosphere. Predictable finish. I hope I never see Bartow coach again.

Predictable, everybody on here saw this result and how it would happen coming. Logging in to join with everyone else and say this needs to be the last game Bartow coaches at ETSU. Hopefully someone from the administration is reading and seeing how disgruntled ALL of us are. Hoops is getting no more donations from me until he is gone.

I am with you on the no donations to men's basketball. I am done with season tickets also. Same with football, as I am not happy with how that is progressing. I will probably, however, buy season tickets for women's basketball next season. Might only go to a couple of games, but want to show support for a program that I think is heading in the right direction with great leadership.

I walked out of the arena during the overtime, knowing full well how it would end. I handed my tournament book of tickets to a street person and did not look back. All I want now is to look at the short list. Time for Dr. Sander to step up.

(03-03-2015 10:18 AM)bucfan81 Wrote:  Someone asked me and I did not know was if the Civic Center sold alcoholic beverages during the tournament?

*Yes they did.

(03-07-2015 07:39 PM)bucfan81 Wrote:  I walked out of the arena during the overtime, knowing full well how it would end. I handed my tournament book of tickets to a street person and did not look back. All I want now is to look at the short list. Time for Dr. Sander to step up.

About how many ETSU fans were there ?

(03-07-2015 08:02 PM)JWBUC Wrote:  

(03-07-2015 07:39 PM)bucfan81 Wrote:  I walked out of the arena during the overtime, knowing full well how it would end. I handed my tournament book of tickets to a street person and did not look back. All I want now is to look at the short list. Time for Dr. Sander to step up.

About how many ETSU fans were there ?

It could have been the horrible performance of the team but it seems liked a third or less than WCU. Mostly fans had to remain quiet during game but we were definitely out numbered. And it is totally due to fans having lost confidence in the coaching and in the program. If we had a team playing inspired ball with a good coach the place would have been rocking with Blue and Gold. I truly think people have checked out on the program until a change is made.

Returned home with my buddies after an hour's drive lamenting the state of the program.

ETSU had 5 students there (literally) who, to their credit, showed a great deal of energy and passion. As for the rest of the fan base, I was disheartened to see the comparatively low turnout of ETSU fans. In the past we could take pride in having the best and most vocal following.

Critiques related to this game reflect the same critiques leveled all season long. The misuse of the bench bears repeated mentioning: Desonta 4 minutes and Tommy - 0 mms? While recruiting Tommy, I wonder if Bartow sold Tommy on the "juco's don't come to sit" line that Bartow loves to tout. If I was Tommy, I would transfer.

I am relieved this season is over.

As am I.

I won't be relieved until I read that Bartow has been relieved of his duties.

For those that haven't seen, post game press conferences (ETSU starts around the 4:45 mark)

WCU/ETSU post game press conferences

P.S. With this post I am done with ETSU basketball for a while.

(03-08-2015 08:50 AM)etsuBucsFan1988 Wrote:  For those that haven't seen, post game press conferences (ETSU starts around the 4:45 mark)

WCU/ETSU post game press conferences

P.S. With this post I am done with ETSU basketball for a while.

Yep time to get ready for the football season, and all the excitement that will bring.

I remember when tourney game threads would be 20 pages. I think its just over until they make a wholesale change. Full coaching staff change. No holdovers.

McClain, your starting point guard was 0-1 for the second game in a roll. Why play defense against him? Rembert 5-15 and Riley 2-11. You build your team around guards and little to no inside game and this is what you get. We were to good to play in the A-SUN and we were so good we were going to have a chance to win the Southern championship!!! We finished fifth and lost four straight to end the season. Bartow has refused year after year to sign big men! I watched Belmont beat Murray State last night in the OVC championship and a ETSU team looks like a high school team compared to them. ETSU let Mullins hang around, Karen Kemp hang around and Bartow hang around and look what happened. The good ole boy days should be over and we should expect our coaches to be held accountable. Our reputation as a mid-major basketball school no longer exists. After many years as a season ticket holder I WILL NOT be one next year if Bartow is still there!!!