Posted by U.S.F on 10/16/2009, 5:37 pm
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- Re: reminder: USF Midnight Madness Saturday, October 17, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by Festus on 10/16/2009, 5:53 pm, in reply to "reminder: USF Midnight Madness Saturday, October 17, 6:00 p.m."
per some comments below, I have absolutely no problem with this. "Midnight Madness" is no longer at midnight and no longer a practice session. It's simply a glorified pep rally and it serves a different purpose. It's a kick off party. It's terrific at schools where they can produce 3,000-10k drunk, dancing, yelling students.
I really hope USF's student body isn't too cool for a pep rally and will actually show up to a school-spirit function??? (And act accordingly!)
Watching the other crazy places on espnu, and it really makes me wonder?
Hope so! - FIRST CHANCE TO GET A HANDLE ON STUDENT INTEREST
Posted by Roundball on 10/17/2009, 10:01 am, in reply to "Re: reminder: USF Midnight Madness Saturday, October 17, 6:00 p.m."
Hopefully, the work put in during the last few months will show results. - Re: FIRST CHANCE TO GET A HANDLE ON STUDENT INTEREST
Posted by brian the dog on 10/18/2009, 10:24 am, in reply to "FIRST CHANCE TO GET A HANDLE ON STUDENT INTEREST"
due to no mention here or Walters twitter. guessing yesterday's event was not so good??? - Re: FIRST CHANCE TO GET A HANDLE ON STUDENT INTEREST
Posted by Roundball on 10/18/2009, 11:08 am, in reply to "Re: FIRST CHANCE TO GET A HANDLE ON STUDENT INTEREST"
Midnight Madness was focused on students. Don't think students frequent this site. I would not read anything into lack of postings. I'm a huge fan and show up for most events associated with USF basketball. But a few slam dunks and a three point shooting contest accompanied by very loud DJ stuff isn't a draw for me or most on this board. No big deal. We weren't the target audience and that's cool. (Even saying "cool" identifies me as outside the target audience).
Now next Saturday's scrimmage and post scrimmage gathering is another story. Should be of interest to most posters here. I'll certainly be "in the house". - Re: FIRST CHANCE TO GET A HANDLE ON STUDENT INTEREST
Posted by Spot on 10/18/2009, 11:14 am, in reply to "Re: FIRST CHANCE TO GET A HANDLE ON STUDENT INTEREST"
I attended last nights event, was only there for the last hour and a half. I wanted to get a early look at the 2009-10 Dons. Here are my thoughts on what I saw. The crowd- I am not sure number wise as to the count, I would say that the bottom section was 2/3 full with almost no one (except myself and a friend plus another 20-30) there were more students then in years past with maybe one exception (when they had rap artist ) the crowd was not overly hyped and at times pretty darn quiet. All in all it was not a bad turnout when considering all factors, teams record last year, the joke DGM has made of the athletic dept. The student bodies overall lack of interest in sports. The new make over of the gym - I liked it. I like the new baskets , court and black paint on the ceiling. They did get rid of the seating behind the baskets but I think it gives it a cleaner look. The team- It's too early to really know anything but here goes... I like the team chemistry ( let's see how it is after some losses) guards - O'Conner has amazing handles , good passer , shot was not dropping last night. Michael Williams looks to be a solid player and should see time due to handle and shooting ability alone. Kwame Vaughn looks to have been working on his handle and shot, I would think he may be the starter at the 2 guard spot. Bryant's shot was going in last night had a couple of 3's. Rashaad Green looked okay, did not stand out in any one way but looked athletic.
I will cont. Later with front court, doing this on the move with cell phone. - Re: FIRST CHANCE TO GET A HANDLE ON STUDENT INTEREST
Posted by Re: FIRST CHANCE TO GET A HAND on 10/18/2009, 12:23 pm, in reply to "Re: FIRST CHANCE TO GET A HANDLE ON STUDENT INTEREST"
regarding the court, are the NCAA championship banners up yet? I looked in about a month ago and was impressed but did not see the 55 and 56 banners anywhere. - Re: FIRST CHANCE TO GET A HANDLE ON STUDENT INTEREST
Posted by Dons69 on 10/18/2009, 6:10 pm, in reply to "Re: FIRST CHANCE TO GET A HANDLE ON STUDENT INTEREST"
and lest we forget, 1957 when the Dons finished third.
