(03-18-2013 11:47 AM)oldtiger Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 11:30 AM)USM Birds of War Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 10:57 AM)nastybunch Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 10:23 AM)Niner National Wrote:  You guys don't give your students free tickets?

We haven't hosted an NIT game since 06, but students got tickets for free. Surprised USM would charge $5.

NCAA ticket prices....

Correct, students typically get into games for free

NCAA........it's all about the students and education. :)

The tournament needs the money. I believe they are paying traveling expenses for the teams.

Tyndall was probably the best all round coach in the conference this year (the Memphis job just has so many built in advantages). He seems to have really connected with the Southern Miss players and his donation of 5 grand for a 1,000 student tickets brings much more than 5 thousand dollars worth of exposure to the program and goodwill from the students and other fans --- it also gives you a hint at Tyndall's PR abilities. High marks all around --

(03-18-2013 08:03 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  I found this out today btw...what an amazing gesture....man, if you can go to the game....freakin' go guys....that is just badass...I have a pic of me and my football tailgaiting guys, and him on a crapped out computer when be was parading during the first home football game...I know it is out there and I will make it a top priority to track it down and post it....just sayin' this guy is the real deal...exactly what we need and so many others edit: wish they had this.....

me and the boys with the MAN....I am second from left to satisfy the curiosity....

(03-20-2013 04:46 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 08:03 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  I found this out today btw...what an amazing gesture....man, if you can go to the game....freakin' go guys....that is just badass...I have a pic of me and my football tailgaiting guys, and him on a crapped out computer when be was parading during the first home football game...I know it is out there and I will make it a top priority to track it down and post it....just sayin' this guy is the real deal...exactly what we need and so many others edit: wish they had this.....

me and the boys with the MAN....I am second from left to satisfy the curiosity....

Was that taken in the area by Forrest co Hall???? I used to tailgate there

(03-20-2013 05:17 PM)Thegoldstandard Wrote:  

(03-20-2013 04:46 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 08:03 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  I found this out today btw...what an amazing gesture....man, if you can go to the game....freakin' go guys....that is just badass...I have a pic of me and my football tailgaiting guys, and him on a crapped out computer when be was parading during the first home football game...I know it is out there and I will make it a top priority to track it down and post it....just sayin' this guy is the real deal...exactly what we need and so many others edit: wish they had this.....

me and the boys with the MAN....I am second from left to satisfy the curiosity....

Was that taken in the area by Forrest co Hall???? I used to tailgate there

Pride field under live oaks...I don't even know what the street name is now....Bond Hall in the background....gotta go...time to watch Tyndall town shine...

(03-20-2013 04:46 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 08:03 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  I found this out today btw...what an amazing gesture....man, if you can go to the game....freakin' go guys....that is just badass...I have a pic of me and my football tailgaiting guys, and him on a crapped out computer when be was parading during the first home football game...I know it is out there and I will make it a top priority to track it down and post it....just sayin' this guy is the real deal...exactly what we need and so many others edit: wish they had this.....

me and the boys with the MAN....I am second from left to satisfy the curiosity....

What's interesting about that pic is that if someone asked a stranger to pick out the basketball coach in that pic, Donnie would probably be the last guy picked.

He sure appears to be a heck of a guy that obviously fits in the "average joe" community that makes up that vast majority of our fan bases around the conference. I don't know these coaches personally, but I'm not sure that Larry Brown, Josh, Donnie Jones and perhaps some others are "tailgating" type guys.

Great picture, stinkfist.

Higher pay doesn't always mean a better job. See also auburn and tony barbee

(03-20-2013 08:15 PM)oldtiger Wrote:  

(03-20-2013 04:46 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-18-2013 08:03 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  I found this out today btw...what an amazing gesture....man, if you can go to the game....freakin' go guys....that is just badass...I have a pic of me and my football tailgaiting guys, and him on a crapped out computer when be was parading during the first home football game...I know it is out there and I will make it a top priority to track it down and post it....just sayin' this guy is the real deal...exactly what we need and so many others edit: wish they had this.....

me and the boys with the MAN....I am second from left to satisfy the curiosity....

What's interesting about that pic is that if someone asked a stranger to pick out the basketball coach in that pic, Donnie would probably be the last guy picked.

He sure appears to be a heck of a guy that obviously fits in the "average joe" community that makes up that vast majority of our fan bases around the conference. I don't know these coaches personally, but I'm not sure that Larry Brown, Josh, Donnie Jones and perhaps some others are "tailgating" type guys.

Great picture, stinkfist.

Thanks, and I agree. Tyndall is special. Our fan base is starting to figure that out....tonight after the game is something I have rarely seen before from our fans...most of them stayed to give thanks to the team and acknowledge DT....almost made me shed a tear of pride...

...and last year a majority of USM posters said we weren't a basketball town....hell, we may just turn into one....thx again wise one.

(03-20-2013 11:48 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  Thanks, and I agree. Tyndall is special. Our fan base is starting to figure that out....tonight after the game is something I have rarely seen before from our fans...most of them stayed to give thanks to the team and acknowledge DT....almost made me shed a tear of pride...

...and last year a majority of USM posters said we weren't a basketball town....hell, we may just turn into one....thx again wise one.

Last night was the first time I've ever seen a USM coach get a standing ovation before the game for just walking out onto the court from the locker room.

If we can keep building this program, I don't think Tyndall will leave for a few years.

If I was student # 1001, I'd be pissed hahaha! Come on Man!

Good luck in the next round!

(03-21-2013 07:36 AM)MU ATO Wrote:  If I was student # 1001, I'd be pissed hahaha! Come on Man!

Good luck in the next round!

I am looking now to Hammond/Favre/Grubbs etc. to step up for the next game...for them, it would be like tipping at a restaurant. ...gotta have the students at the game

(03-21-2013 07:36 AM)southernmiss4ever Wrote:  

(03-20-2013 11:48 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  Thanks, and I agree. Tyndall is special. Our fan base is starting to figure that out....tonight after the game is something I have rarely seen before from our fans...most of them stayed to give thanks to the team and acknowledge DT....almost made me shed a tear of pride...

...and last year a majority of USM posters said we weren't a basketball town....hell, we may just turn into one....thx again wise one.

Last night was the first time I've ever seen a USM coach get a standing ovation before the game for just walking out onto the court from the locker room.

If we can keep building this program, I don't think Tyndall will leave for a few years.

We love our school and Tyndall has marketed an entire new concept here....he is the MAN!

Tyndall loves Hattiesburg. I met his parents, they feel the same way. His hot girlfriend loves Hattiesburg also. All that being said, supposedly he is getting some heavy feelers from Auburn and probably some other schools. Need to get him the practice facility he wants and some more money.

(03-21-2013 09:11 AM)usmbacker Wrote:  Tyndall loves Hattiesburg. I met his parents, they feel the same way. His hot girlfriend loves Hattiesburg also. All that being said, supposedly he is getting some heavy feelers from Auburn and probably some other schools. Need to get him the practice facility he wants and some more money.

Hammond will do what he can to make this happen. I am hardly surprised he is getting looks (posted this fear awhile back). Here is to hoping he turns down Auburn as Bower did and we do what is necessary to keep him happy.

(03-21-2013 08:45 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-21-2013 07:36 AM)MU ATO Wrote:  If I was student # 1001, I'd be pissed hahaha! Come on Man!

Good luck in the next round!

I am looking now to Hammond/Favre/Grubbs etc. to step up for the next game...for them, it would be like tipping at a restaurant. ...gotta have the students at the game

It's my understanding that the new President will buy the 1,000 tix for the next home game.

(03-21-2013 09:50 AM)Eagleholic Wrote:  

(03-21-2013 08:45 AM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-21-2013 07:36 AM)MU ATO Wrote:  If I was student # 1001, I'd be pissed hahaha! Come on Man!

Good luck in the next round!

I am looking now to Hammond/Favre/Grubbs etc. to step up for the next game...for them, it would be like tipping at a restaurant. ...gotta have the students at the game

It's my understanding that the new President will buy the 1,000 tix for the next home game.

Excellent! ...fell into the etc category... nice... ...that is what I am talking about!