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)I think that those of us that saw the "big picture" early on during Whitehead's journey into the abyss were called "crazy" by more than a few fans, media and administrators. As it turns out, Whitehead was NOT the man for the job from the very beginning......the losses in the FFs to Minnesota and Denver were early warning signs not because they lost........but how they lost. Certainly Whitehead deserved a chance to drive the program despite those stinging losses though........but the last 5 years of TIMMAY TIME really hurt this program. It destroyed recruiting.......and now we are finally seeing the effects of a once passionate and loyal fan base finally eroding (if fans had only jumped ship much sooner so that the administration couldn't use continued strong attendance as a crutch!)......anyway, Gendron has his work cut out but it will be much more enjoyable watching the program evolve with a renewed sense of appreciation for the loyal fans that remain. I still think that it is easier to build a program up than to maintain it at the top (unless you are BC of course
Of course you can. Strive for mediocrity... but I thought that's what everyone is beeatching about.
Ultimately, its the guys coming into the program now like Hamilton , Hayes, Pecararo, Romeo, Vesey ,etc who have the opportunity and responsibility, for that matter, to begin the resurrection of a marquee program from a near ash heap. Maybe a bit harsh, but no doubt we were struggling a few years ago. I believe Red is recruiting the right people to get this done; been very impressed with his recruits so far. So as they reestablish the pride in this program through good solid winning hockey, I believe the fans will come back in droves and keep coming back. But we have to continue winning 75% + of homes games and win on the road ...crucial. If we do that, we can be consistently in Beantown and make regular NCAA appearances. We can make Alford once again the most electric college hockey atmosphere and experience in all of college hockey. We know this because we have experienced it before and know what it takes. If and when we make that step, ticket prices become almost irrelevant in the grand scheme of things.
Ps... and if this happens, I might bum someone's tickets for a weekend and drive all the way up there to see them play Sokol Kiev or some other interesting team
When I was talking about starting at the top, I wasn't referring to the coach's position. He's a coach and that's what he should do, coach the team. If he sucks, fire him and get a better one.Ultimately, its the guys coming into the program now like Hamilton , Hayes, Pecararo, Romeo, Vesey ,etc who have the opportunity and responsibility, for that matter, to begin the resurrection of a marquee program from a near ash heap. Maybe a bit harsh, but no doubt we were struggling a few years ago. I believe Red is recruiting the right people to get this done; been very impressed with his recruits so far. So as they reestablish the pride in this program through good solid winning hockey, I believe the fans will come back in droves and keep coming back. But we have to continue winning 75% + of homes games and win on the road ...crucial. If we do that, we can be consistently in Beantown and make regular NCAA appearances. We can make Alford once again the most electric college hockey atmosphere and experience in all of college hockey. We know this because we have experienced it before and know what it takes. If and when we make that step, ticket prices become almost irrelevant in the grand scheme of things.
Ps... and if this happens, I might bum someone's tickets for a weekend and drive all the way up there to see them play Sokol Kiev or some other interesting team
. When it all started to become the thing to do, it was the local business owners who were on the cutting edge of this phenomenon... I knew a few of them. When you get the local leaders creating a buzz, others listen and want to become part of it and it all snowballs. Can lightning strike twice? Who knows, but I believe sound, fundamental hockey with a winning tradition as Maine has can be easily sustainable , especially with our proximity to New Brunswick and Québec and excellent reputation in places like Minnesota.When I was talking about starting at the top, I wasn't referring to the coach's position. He's a coach and that's what he should do, coach the team. If he sucks, fire him and get a better one.
But you all may be right. Just win and things will fix themselves. I don't think so, I think it's bigger than that, but time will tell.
FWIW, we won't mind you getting as high as 2nd fiddle.
Yeah, in the future it would suck to be second fiddle to the evil red army team down Commonwealth Ave after Jewry retires or dies of old age.
Of course you can. Strive for mediocrity... but I thought that's what everyone is beeatching about.
