(04-18-2020 04:58 PM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 04:26 PM)SoCalBobcat78 Wrote:  

(04-17-2020 06:07 PM)dancingNMSUaggie Wrote:  

(04-17-2020 05:57 PM)edinburger Wrote:  Surprising how dismissive the NMSU fans are about Tarleton. Already forgotten the last time a D2 team played their WAC debut game?

Tarleton should schedule 1/5/21 as a home game vs the Aggies.

And since that fluke CBU game NMSU lost the last three games vs CBU were won by NMSU by a combined score of 67 points.

Okay. NMSU has a very good basketball program. I think we all know that. They are the Big Dog in the WAC. But the CBU win was not a fluke win. CBU never trailed in the game. CBU got off to a 28-11 lead but NMSU cut it to three at halftime. But CBU hung on and made 14 straight free throws down the stretch. NMSU could not slow down Milan Acquaah in that game.

“We tried to spoil (CBU)’s inaugural game but we couldn’t get it done,” Aggies coach Chris Jans said. “(Acquaah) is just so big (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) that it’s a nightmare matchup for us because we’re not (big).”

A fluke win is when a player throws in a 50 foot shot at the buzzer, as McCants did to beat GCU in the very next game, in OT. CBU led by one point at halftime in this season's game at Riverside, but it did not have the same feel to it. It felt like NMSU would overwhelm CBU in the 2nd half and they did.

McCants' half court shot was simply fate bringing a balance to the world. NMSU was supposed to win that GCU game. If not for the unexpected late game turnovers by an otherwise sure handed point guard to give up the Aggie lead, NMSU would have won the GCU game in an uneventful manner. Fate had to step in to correct the wrong.

As for the CBU game NMSU lost, CBU held it together at the free throw line during crunch time. They deserved to win. It was just a frustrating game to watch for Aggie fans because NMSU put up an overwhelming number of FG attempts but nothing wanted to go in the basket.... 23-74 for NMSU.... 22-45 for CBU.

(04-18-2020 04:18 PM)Vulpes88 Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 12:52 PM)edinburger Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 12:36 PM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 12:20 PM)wisdomgymrat Wrote:  at one point the Aggie basketball program graduated 9 total players in 12 years!!! lol and someone on this board was making fun of Tarleton’s academics?!?!

Yes, it was the Wild Wild Big West in the 1980's and 1990's. UNLV and Jerry Tarkanian were leading the way. There was no Academic Progress Reports (APR) attached to scholarship limits and post season play like now days. It was a revolving door recruiting system for a lot of schools; trying to sign the top talent and replacing players yearly. It was a different era. If you investigate further, you will find the correspondent school scandals hit big time FBS football programs as well. If you look into the 1970's our rival UNM had Lobogate; which should have been on this "College Basketball: The 25 Sketchiest Programs in Hoops History" list.

Yeah, to be fair, things were different. Around the same time we had to play part of a game with four players due to half the team flunking out academically combined with a bit of foul trouble.

At least the team never quit. How on Earth... did that happen? Foul trouble happens but did y'all think you were the 80s Pistons? How does half a team flunk out?

It was about 25 years ago so I don't remember exactly the numbers, but something like 7 +/- players had to be suspended for the Spring due to awful Fall grades, plus an injury or two, with the end result that only 7 players were suited up to begin with. Then three fouled out early. That sounds like a lot of fouling out but remember that the fouls were spread over 7 players instead of 12 or so.

(04-18-2020 05:07 PM)Itinerant Texan Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 04:58 PM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 04:26 PM)SoCalBobcat78 Wrote:  

(04-17-2020 06:07 PM)dancingNMSUaggie Wrote:  

(04-17-2020 05:57 PM)edinburger Wrote:  Surprising how dismissive the NMSU fans are about Tarleton. Already forgotten the last time a D2 team played their WAC debut game?

Tarleton should schedule 1/5/21 as a home game vs the Aggies.

And since that fluke CBU game NMSU lost the last three games vs CBU were won by NMSU by a combined score of 67 points.

Okay. NMSU has a very good basketball program. I think we all know that. They are the Big Dog in the WAC. But the CBU win was not a fluke win. CBU never trailed in the game. CBU got off to a 28-11 lead but NMSU cut it to three at halftime. But CBU hung on and made 14 straight free throws down the stretch. NMSU could not slow down Milan Acquaah in that game.

“We tried to spoil (CBU)’s inaugural game but we couldn’t get it done,” Aggies coach Chris Jans said. “(Acquaah) is just so big (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) that it’s a nightmare matchup for us because we’re not (big).”

A fluke win is when a player throws in a 50 foot shot at the buzzer, as McCants did to beat GCU in the very next game, in OT. CBU led by one point at halftime in this season's game at Riverside, but it did not have the same feel to it. It felt like NMSU would overwhelm CBU in the 2nd half and they did.

McCants' half court shot was simply fate bringing a balance to the world. NMSU was supposed to win that GCU game. If not for the unexpected late game turnovers by an otherwise sure handed point guard to give up the Aggie lead, NMSU would have won the GCU game in an uneventful manner. Fate had to step in to correct the wrong.

As for the CBU game NMSU lost, CBU held it together at the free throw line during crunch time. They deserved to win. It was just a frustrating game to watch for Aggie fans because NMSU put up an overwhelming number of FG attempts but nothing wanted to go in the basket.... 23-74 for NMSU.... 22-45 for CBU.

I guess fate was also just bringing balance to the world with a Harris kick-out, two Brown missed FTs, and a Queen air ball to extend that 1st round NCAA/NIT Tournament losing streak, yeah? What's that up to now? 13 games?

(04-18-2020 07:14 PM)edinburger Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 04:18 PM)Vulpes88 Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 12:52 PM)edinburger Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 12:36 PM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 12:20 PM)wisdomgymrat Wrote:  at one point the Aggie basketball program graduated 9 total players in 12 years!!! lol and someone on this board was making fun of Tarleton’s academics?!?!

Yes, it was the Wild Wild Big West in the 1980's and 1990's. UNLV and Jerry Tarkanian were leading the way. There was no Academic Progress Reports (APR) attached to scholarship limits and post season play like now days. It was a revolving door recruiting system for a lot of schools; trying to sign the top talent and replacing players yearly. It was a different era. If you investigate further, you will find the correspondent school scandals hit big time FBS football programs as well. If you look into the 1970's our rival UNM had Lobogate; which should have been on this "College Basketball: The 25 Sketchiest Programs in Hoops History" list.

Yeah, to be fair, things were different. Around the same time we had to play part of a game with four players due to half the team flunking out academically combined with a bit of foul trouble.

At least the team never quit. How on Earth... did that happen? Foul trouble happens but did y'all think you were the 80s Pistons? How does half a team flunk out?

It was about 25 years ago so I don't remember exactly the numbers, but something like 7 +/- players had to be suspended for the Spring due to awful Fall grades, plus an injury or two, with the end result that only 7 players were suited up to begin with. Then three fouled out early. That sounds like a lot of fouling out but remember that the fouls were spread over 7 players instead of 12 or so.

Injuries and foul trouble happen. Not going to be interested in listening to a scholarship athletes excuses for getting bad grades. They had something a lot of people would love to get yet they wasted it by slacking in classes.

(04-18-2020 07:27 PM)gleadley Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 05:07 PM)Itinerant Texan Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 04:58 PM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 04:26 PM)SoCalBobcat78 Wrote:  

(04-17-2020 06:07 PM)dancingNMSUaggie Wrote:  And since that fluke CBU game NMSU lost the last three games vs CBU were won by NMSU by a combined score of 67 points.

Okay. NMSU has a very good basketball program. I think we all know that. They are the Big Dog in the WAC. But the CBU win was not a fluke win. CBU never trailed in the game. CBU got off to a 28-11 lead but NMSU cut it to three at halftime. But CBU hung on and made 14 straight free throws down the stretch. NMSU could not slow down Milan Acquaah in that game.

“We tried to spoil (CBU)’s inaugural game but we couldn’t get it done,” Aggies coach Chris Jans said. “(Acquaah) is just so big (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) that it’s a nightmare matchup for us because we’re not (big).”

A fluke win is when a player throws in a 50 foot shot at the buzzer, as McCants did to beat GCU in the very next game, in OT. CBU led by one point at halftime in this season's game at Riverside, but it did not have the same feel to it. It felt like NMSU would overwhelm CBU in the 2nd half and they did.

McCants' half court shot was simply fate bringing a balance to the world. NMSU was supposed to win that GCU game. If not for the unexpected late game turnovers by an otherwise sure handed point guard to give up the Aggie lead, NMSU would have won the GCU game in an uneventful manner. Fate had to step in to correct the wrong.

As for the CBU game NMSU lost, CBU held it together at the free throw line during crunch time. They deserved to win. It was just a frustrating game to watch for Aggie fans because NMSU put up an overwhelming number of FG attempts but nothing wanted to go in the basket.... 23-74 for NMSU.... 22-45 for CBU.

I guess fate was also just bringing balance to the world with a Harris kick-out, two Brown missed FTs, and a Queen air ball to extend that 1st round NCAA/NIT Tournament losing streak, yeah? What's that up to now? 13 games?

Well if you guys would hold up your end and win some notable OOC games, maybe the WAC could get a higher conference ranking such that the WAC Champion would get a better seed than a 12 or 13 seed every year. NMSU having to play and win against a top 4 or 5 seed to start off the NCAA tourney is a tall order. We were one made shot away from knocking off a Final Four team.

(04-18-2020 08:57 PM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 07:27 PM)gleadley Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 05:07 PM)Itinerant Texan Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 04:58 PM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 04:26 PM)SoCalBobcat78 Wrote:  Okay. NMSU has a very good basketball program. I think we all know that. They are the Big Dog in the WAC. But the CBU win was not a fluke win. CBU never trailed in the game. CBU got off to a 28-11 lead but NMSU cut it to three at halftime. But CBU hung on and made 14 straight free throws down the stretch. NMSU could not slow down Milan Acquaah in that game.

“We tried to spoil (CBU)’s inaugural game but we couldn’t get it done,” Aggies coach Chris Jans said. “(Acquaah) is just so big (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) that it’s a nightmare matchup for us because we’re not (big).”

A fluke win is when a player throws in a 50 foot shot at the buzzer, as McCants did to beat GCU in the very next game, in OT. CBU led by one point at halftime in this season's game at Riverside, but it did not have the same feel to it. It felt like NMSU would overwhelm CBU in the 2nd half and they did.

McCants' half court shot was simply fate bringing a balance to the world. NMSU was supposed to win that GCU game. If not for the unexpected late game turnovers by an otherwise sure handed point guard to give up the Aggie lead, NMSU would have won the GCU game in an uneventful manner. Fate had to step in to correct the wrong.

As for the CBU game NMSU lost, CBU held it together at the free throw line during crunch time. They deserved to win. It was just a frustrating game to watch for Aggie fans because NMSU put up an overwhelming number of FG attempts but nothing wanted to go in the basket.... 23-74 for NMSU.... 22-45 for CBU.

I guess fate was also just bringing balance to the world with a Harris kick-out, two Brown missed FTs, and a Queen air ball to extend that 1st round NCAA/NIT Tournament losing streak, yeah? What's that up to now? 13 games?

Well if you guys would hold up your end and win some notable OOC games, maybe the WAC could get a higher conference ranking such that the WAC Champion would get a better seed than a 12 or 13 seed every year. NMSU having to play and win against a top 4 or 5 seed to start off the NCAA tourney is a tall order. We were 2 points away from knocking off a Final Four team.

GCU likes cupcake games @ home against teams like Davenport, so they pad their win-loss record, so their fan base will actually believe that they have a home-court advantage. Oh wait, They lost to Davenport this past season. Nevermind.

GCU fans talking smack about NMSU basketball is hilarious. Have a winning season at home and beat D2 teams before you talk smack about us losing by 1 to an eventual final 4 team.

Aggie fans so sensitive today. Relax, boys. No need to pound your chests about how great you are. We get it.

These Aggie fans sound a lot like Longhorn fans. They pound their chest and expects everyone to blow them.

(04-19-2020 09:09 AM)wisdomgymrat Wrote:  These Aggie fans sound a lot like Longhorn fans. They pound their chest and expects everyone to blow them.

WTHhhhhhh????? Blow them??

Sensitive? Just responding to smack talk bro. Glass houses my GCU brother, glass houses.

NMSU fans are a prideful group when it comes to our men's basketball program. Some are overzealous in their enthusiasm and expression but for the most parts we are just proud of our school's accomplishments. I can see much of the same thing (school pride) going on with the few Tarleton State fans who now visiting this broad. I look forward to the time when BCG gets the Texan program rolling. Right now, they just join the conference and BCG was just recently hired. I suspect once BCG gets his first big signees and wins start rolling in there will be some spirited discussion about WAC basketball and the pecking order of the conference. As for GCU fans, I'm a little confused why there is not more enthusiasm on this board about the hiring of Bryce Drew. And, the few good players he had signed. GCU has a lot to be excited about in the bigger scope. They has a healthy basketball program, they are drawing big crowds to their games. They have a game atmosphere that draws national attention. And they have a new coach with the "potential" to get them to the promised land; the NCAA Tournament. Instead of talking about NMSU's warts, why not talk about the great things happening at your respective programs. Are Lope fans happy with the Bryce Drew hiring? What do you think about the players he has brought in recently and the ones he might sign in the future. The same goes for BCG at Tarleton State. What is Tarleton State's plans for the future. Are there plans to expand Wisdom Gym. Are there any new facilities in the works? etc. etc. As for Aggie fans, we are not going to hold back with our enthusiasm (on this broad) when good things happen in NMSU athletics.

(04-18-2020 08:57 PM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 07:27 PM)gleadley Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 05:07 PM)Itinerant Texan Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 04:58 PM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 04:26 PM)SoCalBobcat78 Wrote:  Okay. NMSU has a very good basketball program. I think we all know that. They are the Big Dog in the WAC. But the CBU win was not a fluke win. CBU never trailed in the game. CBU got off to a 28-11 lead but NMSU cut it to three at halftime. But CBU hung on and made 14 straight free throws down the stretch. NMSU could not slow down Milan Acquaah in that game.

“We tried to spoil (CBU)’s inaugural game but we couldn’t get it done,” Aggies coach Chris Jans said. “(Acquaah) is just so big (6-foot-3, 195 pounds) that it’s a nightmare matchup for us because we’re not (big).”

A fluke win is when a player throws in a 50 foot shot at the buzzer, as McCants did to beat GCU in the very next game, in OT. CBU led by one point at halftime in this season's game at Riverside, but it did not have the same feel to it. It felt like NMSU would overwhelm CBU in the 2nd half and they did.

McCants' half court shot was simply fate bringing a balance to the world. NMSU was supposed to win that GCU game. If not for the unexpected late game turnovers by an otherwise sure handed point guard to give up the Aggie lead, NMSU would have won the GCU game in an uneventful manner. Fate had to step in to correct the wrong.

As for the CBU game NMSU lost, CBU held it together at the free throw line during crunch time. They deserved to win. It was just a frustrating game to watch for Aggie fans because NMSU put up an overwhelming number of FG attempts but nothing wanted to go in the basket.... 23-74 for NMSU.... 22-45 for CBU.

I guess fate was also just bringing balance to the world with a Harris kick-out, two Brown missed FTs, and a Queen air ball to extend that 1st round NCAA/NIT Tournament losing streak, yeah? What's that up to now? 13 games?

Well if you guys would hold up your end and win some notable OOC games, maybe the WAC could get a higher conference ranking such that the WAC Champion would get a better seed than a 12 or 13 seed every year. NMSU having to play and win against a top 4 or 5 seed to start off the NCAA tourney is a tall order. We were one made shot away from knocking off a Final Four team.

Just speculation, but do you think you would've been seeded higher this last March? You were receiving votes in the last polls, so maybe an effective rank of #30 or so. Seems like that should have end up higher than 12 seed.

(04-19-2020 11:46 AM)edinburger Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 08:57 PM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 07:27 PM)gleadley Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 05:07 PM)Itinerant Texan Wrote:  

(04-18-2020 04:58 PM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  McCants' half court shot was simply fate bringing a balance to the world. NMSU was supposed to win that GCU game. If not for the unexpected late game turnovers by an otherwise sure handed point guard to give up the Aggie lead, NMSU would have won the GCU game in an uneventful manner. Fate had to step in to correct the wrong.

As for the CBU game NMSU lost, CBU held it together at the free throw line during crunch time. They deserved to win. It was just a frustrating game to watch for Aggie fans because NMSU put up an overwhelming number of FG attempts but nothing wanted to go in the basket.... 23-74 for NMSU.... 22-45 for CBU.

I guess fate was also just bringing balance to the world with a Harris kick-out, two Brown missed FTs, and a Queen air ball to extend that 1st round NCAA/NIT Tournament losing streak, yeah? What's that up to now? 13 games?

Well if you guys would hold up your end and win some notable OOC games, maybe the WAC could get a higher conference ranking such that the WAC Champion would get a better seed than a 12 or 13 seed every year. NMSU having to play and win against a top 4 or 5 seed to start off the NCAA tourney is a tall order. We were one made shot away from knocking off a Final Four team.

Just speculation, but do you think you would've been seeded higher this last March? You were receiving votes in the last polls, so maybe an effective rank of #30 or so. Seems like that should have end up higher than 12 seed.

The Aggies were looking again at another 12 or 13 seed in the 2020 NCAA Tourney. The conference ranking was the worst in years. NMSU's NCAA Evaluation Tool (NET), Basketball Power Index (BPI), and old RPI barely cracked the top 100; despite receiving votes in one poll. For the WAC Champion to get better than a 12 seed, the conference ranking need to be in the top 15 nationally, the conference champion must have a NET in approximately in the top 40, have a few marquee wins and can't incur any bad losses in conference or OOC. The WAC as a whole simply needs to win high profile OOC games to raise its stature. Most of the conference teams need to work to improve their respective NET ranking. We have entirely too many WAC teams in the mid 200's to the 300's; five out of nine last season.

(04-19-2020 11:05 AM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  NMSU fans are a prideful group when it comes to our men's basketball program. Some are overzealous in their enthusiasm and expression but for the most parts we are just proud of our school's accomplishments. I can see much of the same thing (school pride) going on with the few Tarleton State fans who now visiting this broad. I look forward to the time when BCG gets the Texan program rolling. Right now, they just join the conference and BCG was just recently hired. I suspect once BCG gets his first big signees and wins start rolling in there will be some spirited discussion about WAC basketball and the pecking order of the conference. As for GCU fans, I'm a little confused why there is not more enthusiasm on this board about the hiring of Bryce Drew. And, the few good players he had signed. GCU has a lot to be excited about in the bigger scope. They has a healthy basketball program, they are drawing big crowds to their games. They have a game atmosphere that draws national attention. And they have a new coach with the "potential" to get them to the promised land; the NCAA Tournament. Instead of talking about NMSU's warts, why not talk about the great things happening at your respective programs. Are Lope fans happy with the Bryce Drew hiring? What do you think about the players he has brought in recently and the ones he might sign in the future. The same goes for BCG at Tarleton State. What is Tarleton State's plans for the future. Are there plans to expand Wisdom Gym. Are there any new facilities in the works? etc. etc. As for Aggie fans, we are not going to hold back with our enthusiasm (on this broad) when good things happen in NMSU athletics.

Yes getting back to the new Prez and A&M BOR's full support for the D1 move up, Tarleton will be enjoying quite the renaissance of athletic facilty upgrades over the coming years. New Football Field House is currently in the works, and from what I understand they also plan to upgrade the visitor's side of Memorial stadium. That would be in addition to the $24 million upgrade that was just completed. They also plan to build a new olympic-sized aquatic center and sponsor D1 swimming & diving. Now as far as Wisdom, considering Tarleton has traditionally been a Basketball school, and its such a multi-purpose use facility, I imagine it will be upgraded or completely rebuilt to become the crown jewel of Tarleton's athletic facilities. I've heard rumblings of some near-term expansion ideas, but I'm betting Wisdon gym will eventually get the royal treatment.

(04-19-2020 03:55 PM)Itinerant Texan Wrote:  

(04-19-2020 11:05 AM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  NMSU fans are a prideful group when it comes to our men's basketball program. Some are overzealous in their enthusiasm and expression but for the most parts we are just proud of our school's accomplishments. I can see much of the same thing (school pride) going on with the few Tarleton State fans who now visiting this broad. I look forward to the time when BCG gets the Texan program rolling. Right now, they just join the conference and BCG was just recently hired. I suspect once BCG gets his first big signees and wins start rolling in there will be some spirited discussion about WAC basketball and the pecking order of the conference. As for GCU fans, I'm a little confused why there is not more enthusiasm on this board about the hiring of Bryce Drew. And, the few good players he had signed. GCU has a lot to be excited about in the bigger scope. They has a healthy basketball program, they are drawing big crowds to their games. They have a game atmosphere that draws national attention. And they have a new coach with the "potential" to get them to the promised land; the NCAA Tournament. Instead of talking about NMSU's warts, why not talk about the great things happening at your respective programs. Are Lope fans happy with the Bryce Drew hiring? What do you think about the players he has brought in recently and the ones he might sign in the future. The same goes for BCG at Tarleton State. What is Tarleton State's plans for the future. Are there plans to expand Wisdom Gym. Are there any new facilities in the works? etc. etc. As for Aggie fans, we are not going to hold back with our enthusiasm (on this broad) when good things happen in NMSU athletics.

Yes getting back to the new Prez and A&M BOR's full support for the D1 move up, Tarleton will be enjoying quite the renaissance of athletic facilty upgrades over the coming years. New Football Field House is currently in the works, and from what I understand they also plan to upgrade the visitor's side of Memorial stadium. That would be in addition to the $24 million upgrade that was just completed. They also plan to build a new olympic-sized aquatic center and sponsor D1 swimming & diving. Now as far as Wisdom, considering Tarleton has traditionally been a Basketball school, and its such a multi-purpose use facility, I imagine it will be upgraded or completely rebuilt to become the crown jewel of Tarleton's athletic facilities. I've heard rumblings of some near-term expansion ideas, but I'm betting Wisdon gym will eventually get the royal treatment.

It feels like a lifetime ago (more than a decade ago) there was a campus masterplan that called for a new Special Events Center replace Wisdom along with new baseball and softball facilities.

Given the growth the university has seen in that time, I suspect those plans have changed somewhat.

There will not be a new facility until Lonn is out of the picture. ADA compliance will not allow our current advantage of students being 6ft from the floor.

They will expand wisdom gym. The west side is currently the indoor pool, it will be demolished and a horseshoe type seating arrangement will be constructed. A new collegiate pool facility will be constructed at the rec center.

(04-19-2020 03:55 PM)Itinerant Texan Wrote:  

(04-19-2020 11:05 AM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  NMSU fans are a prideful group when it comes to our men's basketball program. Some are overzealous in their enthusiasm and expression but for the most parts we are just proud of our school's accomplishments. I can see much of the same thing (school pride) going on with the few Tarleton State fans who now visiting this broad. I look forward to the time when BCG gets the Texan program rolling. Right now, they just join the conference and BCG was just recently hired. I suspect once BCG gets his first big signees and wins start rolling in there will be some spirited discussion about WAC basketball and the pecking order of the conference. As for GCU fans, I'm a little confused why there is not more enthusiasm on this board about the hiring of Bryce Drew. And, the few good players he had signed. GCU has a lot to be excited about in the bigger scope. They has a healthy basketball program, they are drawing big crowds to their games. They have a game atmosphere that draws national attention. And they have a new coach with the "potential" to get them to the promised land; the NCAA Tournament. Instead of talking about NMSU's warts, why not talk about the great things happening at your respective programs. Are Lope fans happy with the Bryce Drew hiring? What do you think about the players he has brought in recently and the ones he might sign in the future. The same goes for BCG at Tarleton State. What is Tarleton State's plans for the future. Are there plans to expand Wisdom Gym. Are there any new facilities in the works? etc. etc. As for Aggie fans, we are not going to hold back with our enthusiasm (on this broad) when good things happen in NMSU athletics.

Yes getting back to the new Prez and A&M BOR's full support for the D1 move up, Tarleton will be enjoying quite the renaissance of athletic facilty upgrades over the coming years. New Football Field House is currently in the works, and from what I understand they also plan to upgrade the visitor's side of Memorial stadium. That would be in addition to the $24 million upgrade that was just completed. They also plan to build a new olympic-sized aquatic center and sponsor D1 swimming & diving. Now as far as Wisdom, considering Tarleton has traditionally been a Basketball school, and its such a multi-purpose use facility, I imagine it will be upgraded or completely rebuilt to become the crown jewel of Tarleton's athletic facilities. I've heard rumblings of some near-term expansion ideas, but I'm betting Wisdon gym will eventually get the royal treatment.

The reason I asked about facility improvements is because some of the WAC schools went through up grades once they enter D1 and joined the WAC.

Case in point CSUB and their Icardo Center...





California Baptist and the construction of the CBU Arena just prior to joining the WAC...

CBU Events Center Scheduled To Open In 2017





Grand Canyon's massive ramp up of their campus...

A beautiful site: GCU Stadium is ready for action

(04-19-2020 05:17 PM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  

(04-19-2020 03:55 PM)Itinerant Texan Wrote:  

(04-19-2020 11:05 AM)NMSUPistolPete Wrote:  NMSU fans are a prideful group when it comes to our men's basketball program. Some are overzealous in their enthusiasm and expression but for the most parts we are just proud of our school's accomplishments. I can see much of the same thing (school pride) going on with the few Tarleton State fans who now visiting this broad. I look forward to the time when BCG gets the Texan program rolling. Right now, they just join the conference and BCG was just recently hired. I suspect once BCG gets his first big signees and wins start rolling in there will be some spirited discussion about WAC basketball and the pecking order of the conference. As for GCU fans, I'm a little confused why there is not more enthusiasm on this board about the hiring of Bryce Drew. And, the few good players he had signed. GCU has a lot to be excited about in the bigger scope. They has a healthy basketball program, they are drawing big crowds to their games. They have a game atmosphere that draws national attention. And they have a new coach with the "potential" to get them to the promised land; the NCAA Tournament. Instead of talking about NMSU's warts, why not talk about the great things happening at your respective programs. Are Lope fans happy with the Bryce Drew hiring? What do you think about the players he has brought in recently and the ones he might sign in the future. The same goes for BCG at Tarleton State. What is Tarleton State's plans for the future. Are there plans to expand Wisdom Gym. Are there any new facilities in the works? etc. etc. As for Aggie fans, we are not going to hold back with our enthusiasm (on this broad) when good things happen in NMSU athletics.

Yes getting back to the new Prez and A&M BOR's full support for the D1 move up, Tarleton will be enjoying quite the renaissance of athletic facilty upgrades over the coming years. New Football Field House is currently in the works, and from what I understand they also plan to upgrade the visitor's side of Memorial stadium. That would be in addition to the $24 million upgrade that was just completed. They also plan to build a new olympic-sized aquatic center and sponsor D1 swimming & diving. Now as far as Wisdom, considering Tarleton has traditionally been a Basketball school, and its such a multi-purpose use facility, I imagine it will be upgraded or completely rebuilt to become the crown jewel of Tarleton's athletic facilities. I've heard rumblings of some near-term expansion ideas, but I'm betting Wisdon gym will eventually get the royal treatment.

The reason I asked about facility improvements is because some of the WAC schools went through up grades once they enter D1 and joined the WAC.

Case in point CSUB and their Icardo Center...





California Baptist and the construction of the CBU Arena just prior to joining the WAC...

CBU Events Center Scheduled To Open In 2017





Grand Canyon's massive ramp up of their campus...

A beautiful site: GCU Stadium is ready for action

That CSUB upgrade seems practical enough. Nicely done. However, none of those athletic programs have to worry about fielding a competitive D1 football team. Football is, by far, the most expensive of all NCAA sponsored sports. Even doubly so at the D1 level. Once that 500 lb. gorilla in the room has been fed and funded, I'm sure the next step will be what to do about Wisdom. Scheduling more FBS money/mercy games will help out, too. Then theres the baseball/softball complex, which is in dire need of just about everything.