We have never been a money rich program. We have done well in spite of the finances and being whatever tier you want to call it for entertainment dollars in the LA/OC area.
Out stalwart coaches all found it harder to succeed after they had great success. Jenny's tennis streak ended and has been a top 3 type program recently, but not expected to win. Softball couldn't get past the regional, but Pete had the same issue after the World Series years as well. Gimmillarro didn't have the same success at the end, missing 4 of 5 tourneys. Sythe got the men's team rolling and found some success with women. Mauricio has been solid in recent years, but no one expected another NCAA run recently. Gavin again super solid but hasn't dominated post MPSF split. Shauna has gotten the women more competitive in the pool since they split the programs. Golf is actually rolling right now as well.
I still see a lot of good, but the nature of athletics has changed, and I don't like it. If our historical flagship programs were doing better during this NCAA upheaval, we might not be so gloomy. But MBB needs a serious bounceback. WBB needs to compete for the title. And WVB we had what most thought was a dream getting Tyler back, and he left. Previous Message
I think that's pretty much Jr's point. It's how we got here that's got us bent. Previous Message
Be thankful we have any sports. Previous Message
Mr Negativity? Besides MVB and Track what the hell is there to get excited about LB Sports. MBB is a trainwreck, WBB is a notch above that, Baseball is average at best, Softball is a huge unknown now that coach has left, WVB has been a mess, Tennis is unknown until a new coach is hired and the other sports no one gives a crap about. We are about as close to going D2 as a school can get and you as usual are being a smart ass. Previous Message
Mr. Negativity. Previous Message
Fire as usual adding nothing. I have been a fan of LB Sports since 1972 so son there is NOTHING FAIR WEATHERED ABOUT ME. You keep kissing all the ass you need and sucking up to whomever but this program is complete garbage with the exception of MVB and frankly I am not sure how much longer Knipe will stick around with this Athletic Dept sinking into the abyss. Previous Message
In my humble opinion, people are either LB fans or not, not fair weather fans. Previous Message
Great post! And I also thank our current AD for giving me ample reason to employ my financial resources toward other endeavors. Previous Message
But told Acker could win record for yelling 'you F'n this" and "you f--n that" at practices.
Bottom line: 2nd time LBSU has hired a #2 assistant that was the 'athlete manager' and not an X and O coach. Keepin em eligible, happy and out of trouble is far different than coaching.
And a disaster hire again.
Will the next softball coach be from SDSU? 🙄
Good news, this A.D. saving me a lot of money. Previous Message
NIL is finite, as is playing time. It's such a wild west with NIL and NCAA settlements. These guys are finding out quickly. Top tier guys set the market, but good luck waiting for a better offer. Previous Message
$$$ for one and playing time for the other. Densen lost his playing time. Previous Message
Ball State, Pacific another one to D2. Man Acker must be the worst coach in the country for guys to be bailing from LB to go to these schools. Previous Message
I'm completely lost as to how the former Grad Transfers still have eligibility. Previous Message
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