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(11-12-2016 07:02 PM)FantomVII Wrote:  So who are we firing this week?

Ted Alexander.

(11-12-2016 08:59 PM)Old Dominion Wrote:  

(11-12-2016 07:02 PM)FantomVII Wrote:  So who are we firing this week?

Ted Alexander.

I have to admit to ranting about Ted, especially when he gets all excited about the other team, but before we get too down on him, just remember the UTEP guys. I ended up turning the sound off the video feed and turning on the 94.1 radio feed, even though it wasn't quite synced.

(11-12-2016 07:54 PM)monarchoptimist Wrote:  

(10-25-2016 12:02 AM)Razor Ramon Monarch Wrote:  

(10-24-2016 01:33 PM)monarchoptimist Wrote:  The football team is gonna win 7-8 games this year (2nd year as full FBS) and some want a coaching change.



And stop it with all the moral victory comparisons. This is about wins & losses. I don't care who UTSA was competitive with. I do care that ODU beat them last year in San Antonio and this year in Norfolk.

I HIGHLY doubt we are winning 7 games this year
There is ZERO chance we win 8.

None.

I'd take Jeff jones making the final 4 this year over bobby wilder getting 8 wins with this team.

I needed to bring this one back for the Basketball team's good fortune.

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Team has showed tremendous improvement and despite our extremely young team, has not worn down as the season progressed, which I thought they would.

Young teams often run out of steam at the end of the year, we've seemingly gotten stronger........bobby wilder deserves a TON of credit for that.

Let's hope we can finish the year out strong and have an outside shot to win Cusa!

(11-12-2016 07:02 PM)FantomVII Wrote:  So who are we firing this week?

The YNot guy got my change wrong. Fire him. But I wouldn't change a damn thing with the staff right now. Some aren't my favorites, but if it works, go with it.

The ASN game call and half time show S U C K E D this weekend. It was brutal to listen to.

The great thing about message boards is if you wait long enough a lot of posters look like manic depressives. How premature to call for the firing of a coach sitting at 7-3 with a very good chance of finishing the regular season at 9-3 in his third season in FBS?

(11-14-2016 11:10 AM)BigBlueMonarch Wrote:  The ASN game call and half time show S U C K E D this weekend. It was brutal to listen to.

I cringed every time a "Warrshington" was said. Not to mention they play commercials at breaks that go too long so you miss the 1st and sometimes 2nd down plays.

(11-14-2016 11:24 AM)T-Mac Wrote:  The great thing about message boards is if you wait long enough a lot of posters look like manic depressives. How premature to call for the firing of a coach sitting at 7-3 with a very good chance of finishing the regular season at 9-3 in his third season in FBS?

I think we are ALL glad you're back from your lifetime ban!

Anyone care to take a stab now at relating our current position in CUSA to that terribly low recruiting that some were pointing out just a few weeks ago?

I'd say these coaches are killing it, given our perception among local coaches in the 757 and the crap stadium we're playing in. But that's just me...

(11-14-2016 05:23 PM)FearTheLion Wrote:  Anyone care to take a stab now at relating our current position in CUSA to that terribly low recruiting that some were pointing out just a few weeks ago?

I'd say these coaches are killing it, given our perception among local coaches in the 757 and the crap stadium we're playing in. But that's just me...

You know, our stadium is a huge issue, but my retired ACC position coach friend says that we would get far more of a recruiting bump from an indoor practice facility.

(11-14-2016 06:20 PM)ODUalum78 Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 05:23 PM)FearTheLion Wrote:  Anyone care to take a stab now at relating our current position in CUSA to that terribly low recruiting that some were pointing out just a few weeks ago?

I'd say these coaches are killing it, given our perception among local coaches in the 757 and the crap stadium we're playing in. But that's just me...

You know, our stadium is a huge issue, but my retired ACC position coach friend says that we would get far more of a recruiting bump from an indoor practice facility.

Wasn't there another thread on this? I'd swear I looked up UNC's new facility for a post somewhere on here....might have been a UNC board tho. Either way, I agree. UNC's new facility will be about $21MM IIRC...

I know they are are a must-have for ACC schools, but what about CUSA? Do most schools have them or would one be something that sets us apart?

(11-14-2016 07:09 PM)Grommet Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 06:20 PM)ODUalum78 Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 05:23 PM)FearTheLion Wrote:  Anyone care to take a stab now at relating our current position in CUSA to that terribly low recruiting that some were pointing out just a few weeks ago?

I'd say these coaches are killing it, given our perception among local coaches in the 757 and the crap stadium we're playing in. But that's just me...

You know, our stadium is a huge issue, but my retired ACC position coach friend says that we would get far more of a recruiting bump from an indoor practice facility.

Wasn't there another thread on this? I'd swear I looked up UNC's new facility for a post somewhere on here....might have been a UNC board tho. Either way, I agree. UNC's new facility will be about $21MM IIRC...

I know they are are a must-have for ACC schools, but what about CUSA? Do most schools have them or would one be something that sets us apart?

Marshall is the only one in CUSA, (Rice uses texas' at their dicretion)
http://csnbbs.com/thread-787789-post-134...id13494938

(11-14-2016 07:19 PM)ODUalum78 Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 07:09 PM)Grommet Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 06:20 PM)ODUalum78 Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 05:23 PM)FearTheLion Wrote:  Anyone care to take a stab now at relating our current position in CUSA to that terribly low recruiting that some were pointing out just a few weeks ago?

I'd say these coaches are killing it, given our perception among local coaches in the 757 and the crap stadium we're playing in. But that's just me...

You know, our stadium is a huge issue, but my retired ACC position coach friend says that we would get far more of a recruiting bump from an indoor practice facility.

Wasn't there another thread on this? I'd swear I looked up UNC's new facility for a post somewhere on here....might have been a UNC board tho. Either way, I agree. UNC's new facility will be about $21MM IIRC...

I know they are are a must-have for ACC schools, but what about CUSA? Do most schools have them or would one be something that sets us apart?

Marshall is the only one in CUSA, (Rice uses texas' at their dicretion)
http://csnbbs.com/thread-787789-post-134...id13494938

Good info, thanks!

(11-14-2016 07:33 PM)Grommet Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 07:19 PM)ODUalum78 Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 07:09 PM)Grommet Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 06:20 PM)ODUalum78 Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 05:23 PM)FearTheLion Wrote:  Anyone care to take a stab now at relating our current position in CUSA to that terribly low recruiting that some were pointing out just a few weeks ago?

I'd say these coaches are killing it, given our perception among local coaches in the 757 and the crap stadium we're playing in. But that's just me...

You know, our stadium is a huge issue, but my retired ACC position coach friend says that we would get far more of a recruiting bump from an indoor practice facility.

Wasn't there another thread on this? I'd swear I looked up UNC's new facility for a post somewhere on here....might have been a UNC board tho. Either way, I agree. UNC's new facility will be about $21MM IIRC...

I know they are are a must-have for ACC schools, but what about CUSA? Do most schools have them or would one be something that sets us apart?

Marshall is the only one in CUSA, (Rice uses texas' at their dicretion)
http://csnbbs.com/thread-787789-post-134...id13494938

Good info, thanks!

WKU is building one right now through a partnership with one of their local healthcare companies.
http://www.wbko.com/content/sports/Repor...13981.html

I totally don't get the indoor practice facility for football. Since you play the games outside in the weather, shouldn't you practice outside in the weather?

(11-14-2016 11:28 PM)LuckyLion Wrote:  I totally don't get the indoor practice facility for football. Since you play the games outside in the weather, shouldn't you practice outside in the weather?

It makes sense in areas where the weather affects your practice schedule. Im not sure it is feasible for us.

(11-14-2016 11:29 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 11:28 PM)LuckyLion Wrote:  I totally don't get the indoor practice facility for football. Since you play the games outside in the weather, shouldn't you practice outside in the weather?

It makes sense in areas where the weather affects your practice schedule. Im not sure it is feasible for us.

The only time they are a necessity here is during hurricanes. But as proved this season, we can just use the VB fieldhouse.

An indoor facility for us would be strictly about recruiting.

(11-14-2016 11:42 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 11:29 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 11:28 PM)LuckyLion Wrote:  I totally don't get the indoor practice facility for football. Since you play the games outside in the weather, shouldn't you practice outside in the weather?

It makes sense in areas where the weather affects your practice schedule. Im not sure it is feasible for us.

The only time they are a necessity here is during hurricanes. But as proved this season, we can just use the VB fieldhouse.

An indoor facility for us would be strictly about recruiting.

For the most part.

Here is a good read:

"Miami Hurricanes one of only Power 5 football teams lacking indoor practice facility"

http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpost.com...-facility/

Quote:In 2014, the Hurricanes suffered 15 rain-delayed, postponed or canceled practices

(11-14-2016 11:58 PM)ODUalum78 Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 11:42 PM)ODUDrunkard13 Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 11:29 PM)Gilesfan Wrote:  

(11-14-2016 11:28 PM)LuckyLion Wrote:  I totally don't get the indoor practice facility for football. Since you play the games outside in the weather, shouldn't you practice outside in the weather?

It makes sense in areas where the weather affects your practice schedule. Im not sure it is feasible for us.

The only time they are a necessity here is during hurricanes. But as proved this season, we can just use the VB fieldhouse.

An indoor facility for us would be strictly about recruiting.

For the most part.

Here is a good read:

"Miami Hurricanes one of only Power 5 football teams lacking indoor practice facility"

http://caneswatch.blog.palmbeachpost.com...-facility/

Quote:In 2014, the Hurricanes suffered 15 rain-delayed, postponed or canceled practices

Interesting.

1- 3 of 5 w/o an IPF are in sunny CA. Coral Gables is not in sunny CA. Norfolk is neither in CA or FLA.

2- 15 practices is a lot when you consider the limits set on practice time. I've heard it said that this is the real reason to make a bowl game--you're allowed extra practices compared to those that don't go bowling.

Our problem is aside from funding...where would we put it?