10-02-2011, 07:16 PM
10-02-2011, 07:22 PM
I know its been planned for a while, it seems kind of odd to be celebrating 20 years when the entire fan base is pissed off and want the coach fired, the team is 0-4, there might be more Bell ringing MSU fans there than UAB fans and the many on the team are mourning the loss of a former teammate.
10-02-2011, 07:46 PM
Wow... I am getting old!
10-02-2011, 08:46 PM
Do we really need reminding about how bad we have been for 20 years.
10-02-2011, 08:49 PM
Give me 20 years of bad over 20 years of non-existing anytime.
If you are bad, you can get better.
If you are non-existent, you stay non-existent.
If you are bad, you can get better.
If you are non-existent, you stay non-existent.
10-02-2011, 09:48 PM
(10-02-2011 08:49 PM)the_blazerman Wrote: [ -> ]Give me 20 years of bad over 20 years of non-existing anytime.
If you are bad, you can get better.
If you are non-existent, you stay non-existent.
The BOT and the UAB administration seem more than willing to grant your request. But with the wrinkle that you are bad in a new mini-stadium.
10-03-2011, 12:26 PM
(10-02-2011 08:46 PM)Blazer14172 Wrote: [ -> ]Do we really need reminding about how bad we have been for 20 years.
It hasn't all been bad.
I loved watching Joe Webb play, for instance. He never led us to a winning record. There have been other great players and even a few winning seasons.
The main point of the "celebration" is to keep former players involved with the program and in touch with each other. That is a small part of the process of growing the fanbase. Of course, winning would help.
Also, when this was planned, we weren't 0-4. Very few of us foresaw such a horrible start.
10-03-2011, 03:03 PM
(10-03-2011 12:26 PM)the Dragon Wrote: [ -> ](10-02-2011 08:46 PM)Blazer14172 Wrote: [ -> ]Do we really need reminding about how bad we have been for 20 years.
It hasn't all been bad.
I loved watching Joe Webb play, for instance. He never led us to a winning record. There have been other great players and even a few winning seasons.
The main point of the "celebration" is to keep former players involved with the program and in touch with each other. That is a small part of the process of growing the fanbase. Of course, winning would help.
Also, when this was planned, we weren't 0-4. Very few of us foresaw such a horrible start.
Yes, there have been bright spots and fond memories. Even some of the losses take on a more positive light when given the perspective of time.
Hackney to White.
Joe Webb.
Rodregis Brooks.
The Steel Shield.
Beating USM (twice!)
Beating Troy
Beating LSU
Beating MSU
Owning Memphis
Scaring UGA
Scaring UT
Record overtime game against KU
...and more
10-03-2011, 03:20 PM
To celebrate 20 years, 20 rolls of toilet paper will be supplied, all 20 gates will be open and all hot dogs will be at least 20 days old.
And a special video showing the blinking dot on the jumbotron will be shown at halftime with Charlie Brown's parents providing narration....
waw...waw.. wawh...wawh....
First 20 UAB fans who show up at the DJ's table will receive a special CD with songs played during the Blazers 3rd down drives.
And last but not least... a special photo of year's past cheerleaders who cheered "block that kick" during a two point conversion.
And a special video showing the blinking dot on the jumbotron will be shown at halftime with Charlie Brown's parents providing narration....
waw...waw.. wawh...wawh....
First 20 UAB fans who show up at the DJ's table will receive a special CD with songs played during the Blazers 3rd down drives.
And last but not least... a special photo of year's past cheerleaders who cheered "block that kick" during a two point conversion.
10-03-2011, 03:40 PM
First 20 fans get to kick the DJ in the groin.