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Post by TrackDemon on Oct 22, 2017 3:13:15 GMT
...not with a bang but with a wimper.
Interest in this season has sadly gone from lukewarm at the beginning to non-existent judging by posts on here and on social media.
I'm watching us lose again right now. Homecoming and a really good crowd. Just feels like something is missing, that "it" factor we used to have in the program.
Feels like this season has been a very lame duck season. Almost like everyone is just waiting for this season to end so that we can start a new chapter in Demon football history and hopefully turn this ship around.
Can't fault the players, they have been busting their ass. Would like to see us get a win or two and end the season on a positive note.
Fork Em Demons.
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Post by Demon32 on Oct 22, 2017 3:52:47 GMT
Sadly, the team does not expect to win and somehow finds a way to lose in the heat of the battle. In contrast, the top teams in the conference expect to win and find a way to do so when faced with adversary. Things can't continue the way they are if we expect to compete.
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Post by Cajundemon11 on Oct 23, 2017 18:44:20 GMT
I'm not even sure what to say anymore. We've done such a bad job hiring the past two go arounds and passing on candidates that have gone on to win at other programs. How we haven't let go of a coach in mid-season is beyond me. We accept losing and our once proud program is crippled by our inability to make necessary changes. If this were a business it would've gone bankrupt, we in the private sector get fired if we don't produce and I don't understand how we have let this happen. Makes me sick to my stomach because our fanbase, students, alumni deserve so much better.
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Post by stinger on Oct 24, 2017 2:34:59 GMT
This is a time for bold and smart changes. I sure do not have the answer but you guys have hit on something about the culture that has to turn expectations and never again accept losing as normal.
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Post by TrackDemon on Oct 24, 2017 13:11:22 GMT
I had a telling experience at Nicholls that could explain alot about this season.
I was sitting above some of the players parents. They were talking about the season and lack of success. Mentioned that the players all believe they have the talent to win. One of the parents said "I just feel bad for the seniors. They all know the coaching staff is gone and that this is a wasted season. At least the young guys will have a chance at success."
At that point one of the dad's said "My boy said he can't wait till next year with some new coaches, going to be totally different"
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Post by demonsgoon on Oct 26, 2017 17:50:00 GMT
I'm not even sure what to say anymore. We've done such a bad job hiring the past two go arounds and passing on candidates that have gone on to win at other programs. How we haven't let go of a coach in mid-season is beyond me. We accept losing and our once proud program is crippled by our inability to make necessary changes. If this were a business it would've gone bankrupt, we in the private sector get fired if we don't produce and I don't understand how we have let this happen. Makes me sick to my stomach because our fanbase, students, alumni deserve so much better. Last time the job was offered to a couple of successful head coaches but they turned down the offer. I remember that well because the Shreveport paper ran a story on it. Don’t remember us passing on somebody but I could be wrong. |
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Post by Cajundemon11 on Oct 28, 2017 16:19:57 GMT
I'm not even sure what to say anymore. We've done such a bad job hiring the past two go arounds and passing on candidates that have gone on to win at other programs. How we haven't let go of a coach in mid-season is beyond me. We accept losing and our once proud program is crippled by our inability to make necessary changes. If this were a business it would've gone bankrupt, we in the private sector get fired if we don't produce and I don't understand how we have let this happen. Makes me sick to my stomach because our fanbase, students, alumni deserve so much better. Last time the job was offered to a couple of successful head coaches but they turned down the offer. I remember that well because the Shreveport paper ran a story on it. Don’t remember us passing on somebody but I could be wrong. There's more to the Steve Campbell story... And one example would be in 2009 after stoker was let go Willie Fritz applied for the job and didn't even get an interview. |
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Post by demonsgoon on Oct 28, 2017 16:55:08 GMT
Last time the job was offered to a couple of successful head coaches but they turned down the offer. I remember that well because the Shreveport paper ran a story on it. Don’t remember us passing on somebody but I could be wrong. There's more to the Steve Campbell story... And one example would be in 2009 after stoker was let go Willie Fritz applied for the job and didn't even get an interview. You’ve got inside info I don’t on Campbell. But to say NSU “passed” on him would be inaccurate. He was offered the job. Hate Fritz wasn’t here but I’m sure we aren’t the first school to pass on a good coach who was then hired elsewhere. Example - Mike McConathy’s alma mater passed on him and NSU hired him. Overall I’d say NSU has hired pretty well for both coaches and staff. |
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Post by Cajundemon11 on Oct 28, 2017 21:08:57 GMT
Overall I’d say NSU has hired pretty well for both coaches and staff
Lol...you can’t be serious. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed not having a winning season since 2008.
Peveto 14-30
Thomas 18-35
Yea solid hires.
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Post by 88demon62 on Oct 29, 2017 2:44:15 GMT
In everyone's face suckers. Don't ever tell me this team hasn't improved, we just doubled our win total from last year! If that's not improvement I don't know what is. If Burke doesn't give Thomas a fat contract extension and himself a pay raise I would consider it a travesty of justice. The seniors, team and fans got screwed this season by the university because it was either too poor and/or apathetic to fire Thomas after last year. Burke has to go too. One horrific hire is a mistake, 2 horrific hires in a row is incompetence. |
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Post by demonsgoon on Oct 29, 2017 6:56:51 GMT
Overall I’d say NSU has hired pretty well for both coaches and staff Lol...you can’t be serious. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed not having a winning season since 2008. Peveto 14-30 Thomas 18-35 Yea solid hires. Lol by overall I meant not just Football but all sports and not just coaches but support staff. And no I haven’t enjoyed the losing football seasons just so you know. |
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