Almington
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Just consider the source, ignore the whole statement, and move on. That's what I do.
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Wisconsin Hockey Vol. XXXII: No Where To Go But Up!
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Just consider the source, ignore the whole statement, and move on. That's what I do.
WiscTJK
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey Vol. XXXII: No Where To Go But Up!
I saw that. Like the team he is obviously lost. Maybe he was contemplating an upcoming job search....
I saw that. Like the team he is obviously lost. Maybe he was contemplating an upcoming job search....
Almington
Blood Boiling with Rage and Hate
Well, he's been asleep at the wheel all season, why should the games be any different.
MadCityRich
20 Years and Counting
Re: Wisconsin Hockey Vol. XXXII: No Where To Go But Up!
Whatever you're smokin', I want some.
Whatever you're smokin', I want some.
WiscTJK
Well-known member
Re: Wisconsin Hockey Vol. XXXII: No Where To Go But Up!
And pairwise ranking 55 of the 59 teams in division one, with two weeks to go in the season.
And pairwise ranking 55 of the 59 teams in division one, with two weeks to go in the season.
MadCityRich
20 Years and Counting
Re: Wisconsin Hockey Vol. XXXII: No Where To Go But Up!
....and how's that "strong" Bi6 hockey conference working out for us. As Johnny Upton once said, "It's ****ing embarrassing."
....and how's that "strong" Bi6 hockey conference working out for us. As Johnny Upton once said, "It's ****ing embarrassing."
solovsfett
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey Vol. XXXII: No Where To Go But Up!
...what else can be said really? No matter which way you cut it, the end results are all on Eaves and his assistants. Time to clean house. Unfortunately it's going to take another 4-year plan from a new coach to get this ship righted and you know...climb the...oh wait, ships can't climb
...what else can be said really? No matter which way you cut it, the end results are all on Eaves and his assistants. Time to clean house. Unfortunately it's going to take another 4-year plan from a new coach to get this ship righted and you know...climb the...oh wait, ships can't climb
Almington
Blood Boiling with Rage and Hate
Considering that we are at the nadair of the standard eaves cycle and should be at the end of the Butters recruiting hangover, I would think that a new coach should be able to turn things around quickly. But the real trick is to STAY at the top constantly, not to just get their and fall back to mediocrity (or worse).
solovsfett
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey Vol. XXXII: No Where To Go But Up!
that's true...the cupboard won't be as bare as it was when Eaves took over and he had 20 wins by season #2 IIRC...
hopefully BA gets serious and makes the decision that needs to be made.
that's true...the cupboard won't be as bare as it was when Eaves took over and he had 20 wins by season #2 IIRC...
hopefully BA gets serious and makes the decision that needs to be made.
Re: Wisconsin Hockey Vol. XXXII: No Where To Go But Up!
So I am pretty neutral on the fire/keep Eaves thing. This season is a disaster, no doubt.
However, do we really think that Alvarez will just waste the $850k (or whatever the number is) and fire Eaves? It seems like whenever that fact is brought up, people just ignore it. Even if you want Eaves gone, you have to admit that is a lot of money for the #3 sport at the school....
So I am pretty neutral on the fire/keep Eaves thing. This season is a disaster, no doubt.
However, do we really think that Alvarez will just waste the $850k (or whatever the number is) and fire Eaves? It seems like whenever that fact is brought up, people just ignore it. Even if you want Eaves gone, you have to admit that is a lot of money for the #3 sport at the school....
WiscTJK
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey Vol. XXXII: No Where To Go But Up!
It's not that much when you consider attendance. We ran some of these numbers before a game at the Red Shed.
Consider 2,000 less season tickets (or more), times 20 home dates, times $20 - equals $800k. So in one year, if you turn things around you can easily pay off the buyout. That is before concessions and parking. Now start keeping those new attendees at the games or getting them to the games and you sell more concessions. They have to notice the reduction in revenue through attendance and season tickets reductions and have to consider making a change just to stop the bleeding.
I have sent my letter to the Athletic Dept that this year is it, make a change or I won't be renewing some or all of my tickets for both nights. I am also waiting to see what happens on my donation to the Badger Fund which will be $0 if a change isn't made.
It's not that much when you consider attendance. We ran some of these numbers before a game at the Red Shed.
Consider 2,000 less season tickets (or more), times 20 home dates, times $20 - equals $800k. So in one year, if you turn things around you can easily pay off the buyout. That is before concessions and parking. Now start keeping those new attendees at the games or getting them to the games and you sell more concessions. They have to notice the reduction in revenue through attendance and season tickets reductions and have to consider making a change just to stop the bleeding.
I have sent my letter to the Athletic Dept that this year is it, make a change or I won't be renewing some or all of my tickets for both nights. I am also waiting to see what happens on my donation to the Badger Fund which will be $0 if a change isn't made.
Almington
Blood Boiling with Rage and Hate
I just want to see 4 consecutive 20+ win seasons with NCAA appearances. Balance out the classes and balance out the results. One-and-done tournaments are far to unpredictable to put all your bets on one season.
Re: Wisconsin Hockey Vol. XXXII: No Where To Go But Up!
Thanks, that makes sense, and I didn't think of it that way. It also helps for recruits to see a full Kohl Center rather than half-full.
Thanks, that makes sense, and I didn't think of it that way. It also helps for recruits to see a full Kohl Center rather than half-full.
ExileOnDaytonStreet
Drunkard
Re: Wisconsin Hockey Vol. XXXII: No Where To Go But Up!
2,000 x 20 x 20 = 800k to be sure, but it's fully conceivable that we aren't necessarily getting that many fans back even if Eaves is mercifully canned.
2,000 x 20 x 20 = 800k to be sure, but it's fully conceivable that we aren't necessarily getting that many fans back even if Eaves is mercifully canned.
Almington
Blood Boiling with Rage and Hate
How many more fans will be lost if Eaves isn't replaced?
drop_the_puck
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Re: Wisconsin Hockey Vol. XXXII: No Where To Go But Up!
This is a thought I've shared many times throughout the season while I'm sitting in the half empty stadium "man I hope there aren't any recruits here tonight".
Really would like to be able to start thinking enjoyable thoughts at the games rather than this.
This is a thought I've shared many times throughout the season while I'm sitting in the half empty stadium "man I hope there aren't any recruits here tonight".
Really would like to be able to start thinking enjoyable thoughts at the games rather than this.
ExileOnDaytonStreet
Drunkard
Re: Wisconsin Hockey Vol. XXXII: No Where To Go But Up!
"At least they still like basketball?"
- The athletic department, presumably
"At least they still like basketball?"
- The athletic department, presumably
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