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G&G thoughts

Posted by Festus on 10/25/2009, 2:33 am

I'm not a coach and I don't play one on TV so I'm not going to pretend to decipher individual players, so in short:

1) That's the most talent I've seen USF have since its reincarnation. Size, shooters, speed. I was completely impressed. (Mind you they are very young and will go through many ups and downs this season. It's a learning process into D1 hoops.)

2) Someone should have taped Walters speech and just replay it over and over. Great speaker! Great salesman. If he ever stops coaching he can sell Pintos and be successful. I was ready to play football against Alabama after his talk.

3) For some odd reason, there was a larger attendance in the past. But the people that were there were clearly excited. I've not felt a better vibe since 1985. Hopefully future success on the court creates a new generation of donors and fans. When you think about it, the attendance is no surprise considering USF has neglected the program for years. Especially considering how many have walked away over the last 20 months. Remember, rock bottom was only March 2008. And how many "young" alums have been interested in USF basketball since 1995, and why would they be? Getting people back, and attracting new USF fans, will be a long and arduous process.

4) DGM & Sempadian. It's been said and I agree.

5) I've never seen such a focused and professional effort for this 6th Man Club to finally succeed. In the past it's only been talk with no presentation. 6th Man Club used to be mentioned but no one knew anything about it. For the first time, it's an actual product, with direction, with actual hard copy flyers depicting a goal. An actual donor club that people are aware of and confident in.

6) A real D1 program is being created. Top to bottom. Not just a team but an ENTIRE PROGRAM. Every nook and cranny is covered by RW and staff. Hardest working group since James Brown.

7) RW again - with the help of the 6th Man Club - mentions the many needs to succeed. MANY NEEDS. Needing donations to pay his staff, modern equipment and a better home schedule, etc... Need for academic advisors and strength and conditioning mentioned....once again. Two of many things needed to compete at a championship level. He's also donating to the 6th Man Club himself!! Himself!!

8) Again, in such a short time of recruiting, considering he took the job 18 months ago, that is the most talent I've seen. So many potential weapons, speed and size. Very young but, without question whatsoever, it's a MUCH higher level of talent.

Considering San Francisco's name and tradition, and already with Gonzaga's existing national stature (high rankings and home games versus Wake Forest, Michigan State, Oklahoma, etc) and subsequently the WCC's national profile with a top TV contract, I don't think USF needs long to get a national profile.

It's very exciting. It appears RW is actually - amazingly - building a genuine and real top-level PROGRAM that's been absent for decades. Provided he's allowed to and given the tools.

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Posted by Festus on 10/25/2009, 2:52 am, in reply to "G&G thoughts"
Message modified by board administrator 10/25/2009, 2:54 am

with his ridiculous constant energy, his goals, his modern ideas, his connections, his coaching staff.....if RW can't turn this program around, it will never ever happen. Simply put.

And, after EVERYTHING that has happened, the fans that are left remaining cannot carry the proverbial cross another 10 feet.

There are no more "what ifs".

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Re: G&G

Posted by Former Yell Leader on 10/25/2009, 9:49 am, in reply to "last comment"

Festus, agree with everything you said, but need to echo the great job that Roundball and his team are doing for the MBB program and the athletic program. Focused, driven, succinct...kind of an older (sorry RB!) version of Rex.
There is no doubt that the G&G, under RB's direction will soar to new heights.
GO DONS!

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Thanks for the kind words

Posted by Roundball on 10/25/2009, 10:52 am, in reply to "Re: G&G"

6th Man Comm is working hard to get Rex as many resources and as much support as we can. We all understand that Rex is BY FAR our most impactful spokesperson.......among the many roles he's excelling at. Supporters are stepping up. We do need the momentum to continue to build. I believe that it will. The product is vastly improved. It's being done the right way with high caliber people on coaching staff and on the team. It's going to be a fun journey getting to our destination. A team that generates positive image for USF of great learning, high integrity, development of the total person and success. Several can feel it coming....can taste it. Clearly I'm motivated to play my minor role in helping this succeed. As said by others....this is BY FAR our best chance for getting USF back to relevance in college basketball. And the potential for shining a positive light on USF (not only athletics but many aspects of USF) is huge. Rex gets this. He understands what a marketing and media exposure plus a successful program done the right way can be. A successful program can raise all ships. 6th Man Comm will be communicating with current and potential supporters often. And this will be two way communication. We want people's comments and suggestions regarding "how can we get more folks engaged and/or reengaged re USF basketball?". Send suggestions to 6thman@sbcglobal.net We won't be able to address everything at once, But all suggestions sent will be read and considered.

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Re: Thanks for the kind words

Posted by socal on 10/25/2009, 10:58 am, in reply to "Thanks for the kind words"

get after it roundball!

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