expbrady03
Utility Bench Player
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Post by expbrady03 on Apr 5, 2013 18:35:55 GMT -5
Alright guys (and gals?)
The team gave us a great season, they didn't leave anything in the locker room, and now they deserve our praise. I implore you, if you can physically get there, please come out to the banquet. While you're there, congratulate the boys, thank the good doctor, and remind Brennan that you are a donor and you want Doctor John extended. Time to flex those alumni muscles like all the boosters in the big schools.
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Post by thehawkisdead on Apr 5, 2013 21:02:29 GMT -5
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Post by sawdoctors on Apr 5, 2013 22:44:56 GMT -5
13 people are in.....come on man. there better be 250+
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Post by lasallescreamer on Apr 6, 2013 1:11:58 GMT -5
Have invites gone out?
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Post by lasalle89 on Apr 6, 2013 10:16:18 GMT -5
I agree to go and show support. No need to mention extending G for they are working on that. I would mention that LaSalle has got to get the mentality of a top tier Division 1 school. That LaSalle NEEDS TO BUILD A PROGRAM and not go as the coaches go. I mentioned this in another thread. Xavier has said we built a program. The program is successful. Coaches will come and go but the program is strong and will always be here. Currently we have ALL OUR EGGS in G's basket. We would be in trouble if he left for a while until the new coach got around to building. LaSalle has such an opportunity right now. For the first time in 20 years IT IS COOL TO COME TO LaSalle to play basketball!!! Billy Hahn told me playground perception is everything with these young kids. LaSalle is hit right now. So I would ask Brennan if LaSalle is going to have champagne taste on a beer budget or are they going to commit to being a real player in Div 1 basketball. I would ask this of Bro Mike as well. Actually more so to Bro Mike. I recommend we continue with he theme of marketing LaSalle through the basketball program. He was very interested when I mentioned what Xavier had done. So the theme should be what level of COMMITTMENT does LaSalle have to being a top tier NCAA div 1 men's basketball program. Bro Mike is a smart man. He wants to win and moves LaSalle basketball. He knows we need an arena. The problem is that LaSalle tends to hire from within and surround themselves without minded thinkers. THIS IS NOT GOOD WHEN YOU ARE COMPETING IN THE REAL WORLD. LaSalle needs to bring in someone who knows how to take a mid major and get them to the likes of Xavier Butler Gonzaga. Yes it starts with money but there are so many other factors,most which I do not know, that play into all of this. Also with conference realignment we need to have some clout or we will be left behind over and over.
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Post by lasalle89 on Apr 6, 2013 10:20:25 GMT -5
Auto correct. LaSalle is HOT right now Brother Mike LOVES LaSalle basketball
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Post by jellybean on Apr 6, 2013 14:19:57 GMT -5
Bro Mike is a smart man. He wants to win and moves LaSalle basketball. He knows we need an arena. The problem is that LaSalle tends to hire from within and surround themselves without minded thinkers. THIS IS NOT GOOD WHEN YOU ARE COMPETING IN THE REAL WORLD. LaSalle needs to bring in someone who knows how to take a mid major and get them to the likes of Xavier Butler Gonzaga. Yes it starts with money but there are so many other factors,most which I do not know, that play into all of this. Also with conference realignment we need to have some clout or we will be left behind over and over. First, I think we all agree that Bro. Mike (and everyone at La Salle Administration) sees the need for a new arena. Maybe we need to crawl first (remodel existing Gola Arena) before we run ( brand new multi-purpose athletic facility). Many of us have spoken to Bro. Mike, Brennan and others in administration about the arena. We have all heard about various scenarios from filling in the pool to turning the court around to blowing out walls to building a new arena. Some of us have heard of a couple of big donors who are willing (or say they are willing) to underwriter a large portion of the project. Architects and engineers visiting Gola to give their opinions. Things have been taking place for a least a year or two. So what are we all exasperated about? That the Administration doesn't see the need something to be done? No, they see the need. We need some whales to come forward. So far none have. I don't see how else we can finance this effort. Second are you talking about fundraising? Seems to me that it is being undertaken. My paragraph above should indicate that fundraising is underway. It would be nice if those big donors could come together as one. I don't know if anyone who posts on this board has ever been on a committee to raise funds for a multi-million dollar project but you usually don't announce a campaign unless you are fairly confident you will reach your goal. Generally, you have at a minimum of 50-66% of amount needed already pledged by a number of large contributors. I suspect this is the case with La Salle. BTW, fundraising for the arena is NOT dependent on the Business School. They are two separate projects. Those large donors for the B-school are not taking money away from the arena from what I was told. Third, I am confused about your comment about bring in someone. What position are you talking about? An existing position or creating something new. If you are talking about the AD then I'm all for that. He has been a waste and as far as I can see of little value.
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Post by lasalle89 on Apr 6, 2013 14:48:36 GMT -5
I want Bro Mike to make the announcement that LaSalle plans on improving their facilities immediately. He does not have to have 60% of the money for him to express LaSalles vision. What he is stating is a COMMITTMENT( auto correct capitalizes this?) to the basketball program. This announces to everyone what our Intentions are. This includes Players, alum, recruits , HS coaches etc. If we wait Til we have the money it could be years before we even mention this. This will create aware was and excitement. You don't have to release details just the COMMITTMENT to upgrade. About bringing another person in. We need the man who has the vision know how and experience to drive this athletic dept forward. Especially one with vision, drive and aggressiveness to get us in the better conferences. Hopefully Brennan can and will do this. I don't see LaSalle replacing him. If he can't do this ASAP then replace him or bring in a consultant.
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Post by 20thandolney on Apr 6, 2013 14:59:42 GMT -5
I want Bro Mike to make the announcement that LaSalle plans on improving their facilities immediately. He does not have to have 60% of the money for him to express LaSalles vision. What he is stating is a COMMITTMENT( auto correct capitalizes this?) to the basketball program. This announces to everyone what our Intentions are. This includes Players, alum, recruits , HS coaches etc. If we wait Til we have the money it could be years before we even mention this. This will create aware was and excitement. You don't have to release details just the COMMITTMENT to upgrade. About bringing another person in. We need the man who has the vision know how and experience to drive this athletic dept forward. Especially one with vision, drive and aggressiveness to get us in the better conferences. Hopefully Brennan can and will do this. I don't see LaSalle replacing him. If he can't do this ASAP then replace him or bring in a consultant. Where is there a better conference? We are lucky to be in the A-10.
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Post by calsufan on Apr 6, 2013 16:45:06 GMT -5
My son and I will be at the banquet. It's the first one that I've attended in a long, long time. I'm looking forward to it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2013 17:17:27 GMT -5
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Post by lasalle89 on Apr 6, 2013 17:35:00 GMT -5
I like the A 10 but things change every year. Look what happened to Temple. An AD has to be well connected and very charismatic and influential. Who knows what the A-10 will be. What if VCU jumps then Dayton. LaSalle has got to be ready to do what's best for them. An AD has everything to do with this.
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Post by explorer88 on Apr 6, 2013 17:38:55 GMT -5
I like the A 10 but things change every year. Look what happened to Temple. An AD has to be well connected and very charismatic and influential. Who knows what the A-10 will be. What if VCU jumps then Dayton. LaSalle has got to be ready to do what's best for them. An AD has everything to do with this. La Salle isn't getting into a better conference than what the A-10 will be next year. There is nothing we can do to be more attractive to others.
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Post by 20thandolney on Apr 6, 2013 17:44:42 GMT -5
I like the A 10 but things change every year. Look what happened to Temple. An AD has to be well connected and very charismatic and influential. Who knows what the A-10 will be. What if VCU jumps then Dayton. LaSalle has got to be ready to do what's best for them. An AD has everything to do with this. La Salle isn't getting into a better conference than what the A-10 will be next year. There is nothing we can do to be more attractive to others. There is no conference though. Realignment is football driven. There is nothing La Salle can do.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2013 17:48:59 GMT -5
I like the A 10 but things change every year. Look what happened to Temple. An AD has to be well connected and very charismatic and influential. Who knows what the A-10 will be. What if VCU jumps then Dayton. LaSalle has got to be ready to do what's best for them. An AD has everything to do with this. La Salle isn't getting into a better conference than what the A-10 will be next year. There is nothing we can do to be more attractive to others. La Salle could have been in the last five NCAA tournaments, won 20 games each season, and have a nice new 5k arena, and they would still be in the A10 today with no alternatives for a better league. No way Villanova would let another Phila-area team into the New Big East. The Old Big East is now a football league. There is no other Eastern conference better than the A10, even in it's watered-down state. Hate to be negative, but that is the truth of the matter.
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Post by calsufan on Apr 6, 2013 18:54:52 GMT -5
La Salle isn't getting into a better conference than what the A-10 will be next year. There is nothing we can do to be more attractive to others. La Salle could have been in the last five NCAA tournaments, won 20 games each season, and have a nice new 5k arena, and they would still be in the A10 today with no alternatives for a better league. No way Villanova would let another Phila-area team into the New Big East. The Old Big East is now a football league. There is no other Eastern conference better than the A10, even in it's watered-down state. Hate to be negative, but that is the truth of the matter. '88 and kjmac are spot on. This is our home unless the A-10 implodes which is very unlikely.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 7, 2013 12:13:05 GMT -5
13 people are in.....come on man. there better be 250+ The numbers you see are inconclusive. There is a privacy opt out on the rsvp, and many people are not using the alumni portal yet but could still call in their reservation. The portal is NOT a head count rather it is just a way to see and be seen s a lot of people now especially younger make their decisions based on who is going or isn't, and that can be driven (faster) by social media. I also hope with the 50 or so comps that go out to students, plus family attendance, that there is a much larger reception than anyone who has been to past ones can imagine. For some one who started the we will never win with g thread I don't think its appropriate for you to tell people that they need to be more supportive. If you go to the banquet you might get seated at gonzos table. Or is he your plus one?
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Post by talkinbball on Apr 7, 2013 12:27:35 GMT -5
Completely agree on the A10. We just have to hope that the conference doesn't suffer too many more defections to make it even weaker.
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Post by coachd on Apr 8, 2013 9:02:32 GMT -5
We will eventually jetison Saint Louis and most likely Dayton to cut down on travel costs but we will also likely add Siena and Northeastern (assuming UMass joins UConn and other football schools).
We need to keep the conference at around 12 teams. It will likely be LaSalle and VCU to carry the conference into the next era.
I am willing to give an extra $250 on that night if Brother Mike announces the new arena at the banquet on April 16. Anyone else ready to step up their donation?
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Post by golasalle on Apr 8, 2013 9:07:35 GMT -5
We will eventually jetison Saint Louis and most likely Dayton to cut down on travel costs but we will also likely add Siena and Northeastern (assuming UMass joins UConn and other football schools). We need to keep the conference at around 12 teams. It will likely be LaSalle and VCU to carry the conference into the next era. Will your inanity never cease? The conference will not "jetison" anyone, much less two programs who have been very successful and contribute to the conference RPI strength. On the contrary, the conference will do whatever it can to keep both St. Louis and Dayton.
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Post by 1stflooredwards on Apr 8, 2013 9:28:23 GMT -5
We will eventually jetison Saint Louis and most likely Dayton to cut down on travel costs but we will also likely add Siena and Northeastern (assuming UMass joins UConn and other football schools). We need to keep the conference at around 12 teams. It will likely be LaSalle and VCU to carry the conference into the next era. I am willing to give an extra $250 on that night if Brother Mike announces the new arena at the banquet on April 16. Anyone else ready to step up their donation? That, right there, is the problem. A pledge of $250 won't even get you a chair back seat in Gola (the minimum to guarantee that is $500.) How about committing $10,000 over 5 years? That might get the ball rolling.
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Post by explorerman on Apr 8, 2013 9:38:36 GMT -5
We will eventually jetison Saint Louis and most likely Dayton to cut down on travel costs but we will also likely add Siena and Northeastern (assuming UMass joins UConn and other football schools). We need to keep the conference at around 12 teams. It will likely be LaSalle and VCU to carry the conference into the next era. I am willing to give an extra $250 on that night if Brother Mike announces the new arena at the banquet on April 16. Anyone else ready to step up their donation? That, right there, is the problem. A pledge of $250 won't even get you a chair back seat in Gola (the minimum to guarantee that is $500.) How about committing $10,000 over 5 years? That might get the ball rolling. I am game for doing that... Also, Northeastern is not in the A-10 expansion plans
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Post by coachd on Apr 8, 2013 13:17:47 GMT -5
We will eventually jetison Saint Louis and most likely Dayton to cut down on travel costs but we will also likely add Siena and Northeastern (assuming UMass joins UConn and other football schools). We need to keep the conference at around 12 teams. It will likely be LaSalle and VCU to carry the conference into the next era. I am willing to give an extra $250 on that night if Brother Mike announces the new arena at the banquet on April 16. Anyone else ready to step up their donation? That, right there, is the problem. A pledge of $250 won't even get you a chair back seat in Gola (the minimum to guarantee that is $500.) How about committing $10,000 over 5 years? That might get the ball rolling. I said EXTRA and that night. That would just be the start. Everyone has to chip in what they can... but everyone must give something of their time, talent and/or treasure.
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Post by theneumann64 on Apr 8, 2013 13:41:14 GMT -5
We will eventually jetison Saint Louis and most likely Dayton to cut down on travel costs but we will also likely add Siena and Northeastern (assuming UMass joins UConn and other football schools). We need to keep the conference at around 12 teams. It will likely be LaSalle and VCU to carry the conference into the next era. I am willing to give an extra $250 on that night if Brother Mike announces the new arena at the banquet on April 16. Anyone else ready to step up their donation? That, right there, is the problem. A pledge of $250 won't even get you a chair back seat in Gola (the minimum to guarantee that is $500.) How about committing $10,000 over 5 years? That might get the ball rolling. I don't like Steve, but don't spend other people's money.
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