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VERY VERY SAD
Not much hope for them getting it right as they’ve already screwed up. Unfortunately this will have a very negative Impact on FU athletics and very bad message sent across the country. I am afraid this will start a downward spiral in FU sports just when we were riding high. Very negative for recruiting. Couldn’t come at a worse time.
These changes were coming without Covid. The virus just pushed the decision forward.apaladin wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 10:52 pmNot much hope for them getting it right as they’ve already screwed up. Unfortunately this will have a very negative Impact on FU athletics and very bad message sent across the country. I am afraid this will start a downward spiral in FU sports just when we were riding high. Very negative for recruiting. Couldn’t come at a worse time.
Still doesn’t make it right or any less tolerable. Why did they improve the baseball stadium last year? Why cut a sport that actually benefits the university,FUPlayer74 wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 11:12 pmThese changes were coming without Covid. The virus just pushed the decision forward.apaladin wrote: ↑Mon May 18, 2020 10:52 pmNot much hope for them getting it right as they’ve already screwed up. Unfortunately this will have a very negative Impact on FU athletics and very bad message sent across the country. I am afraid this will start a downward spiral in FU sports just when we were riding high. Very negative for recruiting. Couldn’t come at a worse time.
That's great news. Sounds like no scholarship reductions in football.PaladinPower wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 9:16 amJason Donnelly said on a Sports Talk radio show that there is a plan to invest in the revenue generating sports of football and basketball.
Don’t count on it. The negative publicity will take a while to overcome. This is really going to hurt recruiting and overall support of all Furman teams. I really don’t think we can fathom how huge a negative impact this is going to have on Furman sports and the university itself.fufanatic wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 10:31 amThat's great news. Sounds like no scholarship reductions in football.PaladinPower wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 9:16 amJason Donnelly said on a Sports Talk radio show that there is a plan to invest in the revenue generating sports of football and basketball.
You should come in off the ledge. Nothing you say is going to happen.apaladin wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 10:50 amDon’t count on it. The negative publicity will take a while to overcome. This is really going to hurt recruiting and overall support of all Furman teams. I really don’t think we can fathom how huge a negative impact this is going to have on Furman sports and the university itself.fufanatic wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 10:31 amThat's great news. Sounds like no scholarship reductions in football.PaladinPower wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 9:16 amJason Donnelly said on a Sports Talk radio show that there is a plan to invest in the revenue generating sports of football and basketball.
I admire his/her/its passion; however, he/she/it is consistently short-sighted and wrong.Roundball wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 11:22 amYou should come in off the ledge. Nothing you say is going to happen.apaladin wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 10:50 amDon’t count on it. The negative publicity will take a while to overcome. This is really going to hurt recruiting and overall support of all Furman teams. I really don’t think we can fathom how huge a negative impact this is going to have on Furman sports and the university itself.fufanatic wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 10:31 amThat's great news. Sounds like no scholarship reductions in football.PaladinPower wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 9:16 amJason Donnelly said on a Sports Talk radio show that there is a plan to invest in the revenue generating sports of football and basketball.
Hey fuonetime, did you receive a reply? I have written JD 2 or 3 times since he has been here and he has never replied. In the past I have emailed Gary Clark and Mike Buddie several times and they always replied in a timely manor. Just wondering if this Is JD’s normal MO of ignoring supporters.Fuonetime wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 11:08 amExcellent comments by our AD on sports talk. Recommend everyone listen to his remarks. You might also want to send him an email. FYI, the following was my email to Jason: Dear Jason,
I enjoyed your comments on sports talk. It gave better clarification after recent cuts. I suggest Furman release a vision/strategy going forward Very soon. The Furman community needs to where we are going and our priorities. I especially follow men’s basketball and want to see the program grow and not regress. We also have other programs that bring regional and national recognition and need support even though they don’t bring in revenue. I would Recommend releasing the strategy before Dins Day and use that as a time to “rally the troops” to support our future. Thanks for your leadership.
I expect he’s been super busy.apaladin wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 1:49 pmHey fuonetime, did you receive a reply? I have written JD 2 or 3 times since he has been here and he has never replied. In the past I have emailed Gary Clark and Mike Buddie several times and they always replied in a timely manor. Just wondering if this Is JD’s normal MO of ignoring supporters.Fuonetime wrote: ↑Tue May 19, 2020 11:08 amExcellent comments by our AD on sports talk. Recommend everyone listen to his remarks. You might also want to send him an email. FYI, the following was my email to Jason: Dear Jason,
I enjoyed your comments on sports talk. It gave better clarification after recent cuts. I suggest Furman release a vision/strategy going forward Very soon. The Furman community needs to where we are going and our priorities. I especially follow men’s basketball and want to see the program grow and not regress. We also have other programs that bring regional and national recognition and need support even though they don’t bring in revenue. I would Recommend releasing the strategy before Dins Day and use that as a time to “rally the troops” to support our future. Thanks for your leadership.