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by jjw23
Thu Mar 27, 2025 8:00 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Future Basketball Success Hinges on Football
Replies: 31
Views: 2736

Re: Future Basketball Success Hinges on Football

Steve,
Is there any fundraising campaigns specifically targeted for stadium improvements beyond putting lipstick on a pig? I feel like if such an announcement would take place then ticket sales would increase now.



jjw23, I have posted this a few places, but there is both a short term 10-12M ...
by jjw23
Thu Mar 27, 2025 7:56 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Future Basketball Success Hinges on Football
Replies: 31
Views: 2736

Re: Future Basketball Success Hinges on Football


Don’t understand this big hit for the bball team. They have been mediocre to bad for a decade. The A10 is not what it was. FM has not turned the program around and will need to rebuild the roster yet again. Its a big win next year if they can win the MAC title and get that auto bid.


Not ...
by jjw23
Thu Mar 27, 2025 7:48 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Future Basketball Success Hinges on Football
Replies: 31
Views: 2736

Re: Future Basketball Success Hinges on Football



It certainly can be hard to justify spending $50-100 million to “throw money at a sinking ship”, but what other choice does UMass have? UMass can cut the football program and continue to remain irrelevant in basketball, or hope that the football program will turn around which has the potential ...
by jjw23
Thu Mar 27, 2025 7:45 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Future Basketball Success Hinges on Football
Replies: 31
Views: 2736

Re: Future Basketball Success Hinges on Football


Can’t say I agree. How does pouring a TON of $$ into a losing football program help the basketball program?


Football is king. Every conference realignment has been done due to football. The MAC should not be our final resting stop. We should be striving to get into a better conference. UMass is ...
by jjw23
Mon Mar 24, 2025 3:53 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Future Basketball Success Hinges on Football
Replies: 31
Views: 2736

Future Basketball Success Hinges on Football

As the title suggests, I strongly believe that the future success of the basketball program lies solely on the success of the football program. I was (and still am) disappointed about UMass leaving the A10. Many great games and rivalries were forged in the A10.

With that said, football is king and ...
by jjw23
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: First reaction: UMass to the MAC
Replies: 399
Views: 38134

Re: First reaction: UMass to the MAC

I haven’t logged into this site in years, but do read the posts. This move is definitely frustrating. UMass finally has a good coach, perhaps the best one since Travis Ford was here. The current team has some really good players and they are exciting to watch. I hope this doesn’t set UMass ...
by jjw23
Fri Mar 21, 2014 6:01 am
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Game 33, 2013-14: Tennessee (NCAA Round of 64)
Replies: 867
Views: 151627

The game we have all been waiting for, for the past 16 years is nearly here. This year has been a heck of a lot of fun. I just hope and pray that UMass has the strength and courage to muster a win. It is not going to be an easy task, but if our players give it their all and play smart, I think we ...
by jjw23
Thu Mar 06, 2014 7:11 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Game 30, 2013-14: St. Louis
Replies: 557
Views: 82091

I'm looking for some tickets to Sunday's game (I'm a season ticket holder and have a pair myself, however I would like to bring some more friends). Does anyone have any extra tickets that they are willing to sell? Please pm me if you do.

Thanks
by jjw23
Mon Jan 20, 2014 10:19 am
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Time for a Dr. J Statue?
Replies: 293
Views: 67720

Why don't we set up a fund on a crowd funding website? I'm sure a custom piece would probably cost around $20k, but wouldn't that look nice sitting in front of the Mullins when the new Champions Center opens this fall?

I honestly think a crowd funding website is the way to go. (For members that ...
by jjw23
Fri Nov 22, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Game 6, 2013-14: vs Clemson (Charleston)
Replies: 413
Views: 55791

I think the general consensus is that we want to play Clemson, since I believe they are undefeated too and an ACC member.
by jjw23
Fri Nov 22, 2013 4:57 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Game 5, 2013-14: vs New Mexico (Charleston)
Replies: 422
Views: 48847

Great win guys! I don't see how they couldn't be ranked around 25th come Sunday with the new polls.

This is exactly what this team needs to get the people excited again (I know, I know, bandwagon fans aren't the greatest to have, but I'd love to see the Mullins packed to full capacity for every ...
by jjw23
Mon Nov 11, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: 2 Free Tickets to Tomorrows Game
Replies: 1
Views: 1148

2 Free Tickets to Tomorrows Game

Unfortunately I cannot make it to tomorrow's game vs LSU. I have two GA tickets that someone can have. I work in the West Springfield/Springfield area and can meet in the morning prior to the game. First Come First Serve Basis.

Thanks
by jjw23
Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:57 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Bracketology 2013
Replies: 762
Views: 118838

I honestly think it is really close for UMass. We might be the first team to be left out. Going off of a few different “bracketologists” it looks like the last 4 in include anyone of the following: St Mary's, LaSalle, Boise State, Middle Tennessee, and Tennessee. Some of the next four out include ...
by jjw23
Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:07 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Game 32, 2012-13: VCU - A-10 Tourney Semifinals
Replies: 296
Views: 46324

I Hope UMass faithful can pack the Barclay's tomorrow!
by jjw23
Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:04 pm
Forum: Men's Hoop Forum
Topic: Game 31, 2012-13: Temple - A-10 Tourney Quarterfinals
Replies: 422
Views: 66172

Great Game UMass! So proud of all of our guys. All of our guys played great tonight. So glad to see us turnaround and get a bunch of rebounds. Here's hoping that we get a big UMass crowd for the game tomorrow.