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by Robert1969
Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:36 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Tammy's Tulane Chat today on nola at noon
Replies: 20
Views: 4218

Re: Tammy's Tulane Chat today on nola at noon

The folks who think the OCS by itself will be a panacea are simply wrong. I don't think it is a panacea, but I think it would give you a shot in the arm. Look, I would love to be proved wrong about this. I would love for Tulane to start winning despite itself, and start putting 40-50,000 people in ...
by Robert1969
Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:23 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Tammy's Tulane Chat today on nola at noon
Replies: 20
Views: 4218

Re: Tammy's Tulane Chat today on nola at noon

I am the 20 something crowd that isn't tied to the University. What reaches out to me isn't a stadium, it's winning. The stands are empty and the game is less interesting because we are usually down by 30 points in the 2nd half. I seem to remember back in the late 80's that the prevailing opinion a...
by Robert1969
Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Tammy's Tulane Chat today on nola at noon
Replies: 20
Views: 4218

Re: Tammy's Tulane Chat today on nola at noon

It looks like I'm the one that got her "jammed up" at the beginning. To believe that we should build a 25K stadium and pack it and wait 20 years for expansion is totally insane. Does she believe it will take 20 years to get to packing a 25K stadium with consistent winning? In 20 years 85%...
by Robert1969
Wed Aug 17, 2011 8:58 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Was Tulane better off as an independent?
Replies: 20
Views: 4562

Re: Was Tulane better off as an independent?

Didn't Tulane average something like 48,000 fans per game in 1979? Also, does anyone know where to find Tulane year by year attendance stats? At one time they published the attendance for every home game, going back to 1960. From that information, I summarized the attendance figures by year, decade...
by Robert1969
Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:37 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Tammy's Tulane Chat today on nola at noon
Replies: 20
Views: 4218

Re: Tammy's Tulane Chat today on nola at noon

I am on board with the idea of a 35,000 seat stadium that is expandable to 50,000 seats. If you can't do it on-campus, then you have to find something close to campus. I know it would be extremely controversial but could you purchase the land from Audubon park and build on the Fly? That would be clo...
by Robert1969
Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: MEN & WOMEN OF TULANE
Topic: Brian Bogusevic Walk-off Grand Slam
Replies: 4
Views: 1939

Re: Brian Bogusevic Walk-off Grand Slam

That's pinch hitting!
by Robert1969
Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:15 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Was Tulane better off as an independent?
Replies: 20
Views: 4562

Re: Was Tulane better off as an independent?

Also, does anyone know where to find Tulane year by year attendance stats? That's a good question. I'm sure somebody can put together the "announced" attendance by year. But announced attendance is some number cranked out by the Tulane enigma machine deep in the bowels of the Wilson Cente...
by Robert1969
Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:04 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Was Tulane better off as an independent?
Replies: 20
Views: 4562

Re: Was Tulane better off as an independent?

Didn't Tulane average something like 48,000 fans per game in 1979?


Also, does anyone know where to find Tulane year by year attendance stats?
by Robert1969
Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:53 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: One Hell of a Streak
Replies: 2
Views: 1226

Re: One Hell of a Streak

I'm sure we'll keep the streak alive this year. Well, you have a two of three chance of getting that right. Three possible scenarios: 1. Tulane once again doesn't qualify for a bowl. You are right. 2. Tulane has a miracle season qualifies for a bowl and wins. You are right. 3. Tulane has a miracle ...
by Robert1969
Wed Aug 17, 2011 12:55 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: WR article
Replies: 3
Views: 1217

Re: WR article

Can you imagine Bowden or Rodriguez ever saying the following? Asked about all the dropped passes after Tuesday’s practice, Coach Bob Toledo responded: “They are getting hit, and they are tired. You wouldn’t catch the ball either is what I’m saying. Right now they’re tired, they’re beat up, they’re...
by Robert1969
Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: WR article
Replies: 3
Views: 1217

Re: WR article

Maybe they are getting all their drops out of them during preseason. Otherwise, this looks ominous.
by Robert1969
Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:33 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Was Tulane better off as an independent?
Replies: 20
Views: 4562

Re: Was Tulane better off as an independent?

First of all, let me concede the larger point about bowl games and TV revenue that most of you have made. The difference? Quality of opponent. So, don't you think if Tulane were to be in the Big East and play similar teams, we would see a big increase in attendance? Yes, I understand, we NEED to win...
by Robert1969
Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:58 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Tulane v. ULL
Replies: 3
Views: 1496

Re: Tulane v. ULL

But we already had four out of conference opponents. This means someone is backing out. We have Ole Miss, Rutgers, Syracuse, and ULM. So, who is leaving?
by Robert1969
Tue Aug 16, 2011 1:20 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Was Tulane better off as an independent?
Replies: 20
Views: 4562

Was Tulane better off as an independent?

Was thinking that Tulane had a more glamorous schedule as an independent. For example, in 1987 Tulane played four SEC schools, one Big 8 school, Virginia Tech, and Florida State. In 1980, Tulane played three SEC schools, Georgia Tech, and three Southwest Conference schools. In 1981, Tulane played 3 ...
by Robert1969
Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:54 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Lessons from Major League Soccer
Replies: 9
Views: 2644

Re: Lessons from Major League Soccer

The parking lot is incorporated into the footprint of the Dome, it's not underneath. We definitely don't have that type of space. http://gotula.net/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=573 I guess I just revealed that I didn't drive when I lived in New Orleans. No, it always looked like the parking garage was f...
by Robert1969
Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:28 am
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Lessons from Major League Soccer
Replies: 9
Views: 2644

Re: Lessons from Major League Soccer

I've never understood where the space or parking will come from, but IF those were alleviated or there IS a plan, I certainly wouldn't oppose a 35K+ stadium. Anything less than that and you lose me. 25K and I'm on the waiting list for LSU season tickets b/c it's over for us. I don't know why you co...
by Robert1969
Mon Aug 15, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Should we be trying to reposition in a BCS Conference?
Replies: 90
Views: 14265

Re: Should we be trying to reposition in a BCS Conference?

So, the idea of Tulane in a BCS conference isn't something that only daydreaming Tulane fans think of. This guy seems to think it would be a good idea. Why? "New Orleans is a major football market in the South and adding its college football team to the Big East conference adds another major ci...
by Robert1969
Mon Aug 15, 2011 4:41 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Lessons from Major League Soccer
Replies: 9
Views: 2644

Lessons from Major League Soccer

In my other life, I am a soccer fan. There's something very fascinating happening in MLS right now, although you've probably haven't heard about it. This year MLS teams will have more revenue than expenditures. In short, soccer is making it in America even though it hasn't achieved the big time inte...
by Robert1969
Mon Aug 15, 2011 10:50 am
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Tiger Droppings "Honorable Mention"
Replies: 34
Views: 8001

Re: Tiger Droppings "Honorable Mention"

Why do you think Tulane offers scholarships, Einstein? They offer scholarships because of the generosity of their alumni. If the alumni community didn't pitch in there'd be no scholarships. Yes, it was their generosity. She may have met the criteria for the scholarship but she only got it because o...
by Robert1969
Sun Aug 14, 2011 5:40 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Should we be trying to reposition in a BCS Conference?
Replies: 90
Views: 14265

Re: Should we be trying to reposition in a BCS Conference?

It all comes down to attendance in my view. I understand Tulane has been losing an awful lot lately but even in victory they don't draw well. When Tulane was 12-0 in 1998 (coming off a respectable 7-4 season) they were still barely averaged 30,000 fans a game. The best attendance they had that year ...
by Robert1969
Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Tiger Droppings "Honorable Mention"
Replies: 34
Views: 8001

Re: Tiger Droppings "Honorable Mention"

I'd love to have you call me an SOB to my face. How about it? I'm the one who called you an SOB, and I'd say it again. You know who paid for your daughter's education? Tulane alumni. That's who. Not you, but a community of alumni who shared what they had to help people like your daughter go for fre...
by Robert1969
Sat Aug 13, 2011 8:17 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Tiger Droppings "Honorable Mention"
Replies: 34
Views: 8001

Re: Tiger Droppings "Honorable Mention"

LSU fans don't attack Tulane because of the education issues. I said this months ago, if you are arguing about Sports and your only argument is "we're are better at academics" you've lost the argument. In this situation I think it matters because this person specifically made a point of h...
by Robert1969
Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Tiger Droppings "Honorable Mention"
Replies: 34
Views: 8001

Re: Tiger Droppings "Honorable Mention"

http://www.tigerdroppings.com/rant/p/27665456/Tulane-Really-IS-Too-Lame.aspx Regardless of reason, we are getting noticed and mentioned. Honestly, I have no problem with it. The more traffic / awareness we get, the better. I'm wondering if Tulane is really so lame, why did he send his daughter to T...
by Robert1969
Wed Aug 10, 2011 10:13 pm
Forum: THE HUDDLE
Topic: Saw this press briefing by Toledo at NOLA.com
Replies: 0
Views: 901

Saw this press briefing by Toledo at NOLA.com

I hope it's all as good as he hypes it up to be. But mostly I was impressed with the statement at the end when he says that Griffin got pointers from Drew Brees. I must say that's a great guy to get pointers from.

http://video-embed.nola.com/services/pl ... 3080516001
by Robert1969
Sun Aug 07, 2011 2:03 pm
Forum: DER RATHSKELLER
Topic: Introducing myself
Replies: 6
Views: 2679

Re: Introducing myself

golfnut69 wrote:Robert...welcome to the forum and or aslyum !!! and remember it ain't da heat...it is da humidity !!!! but I do Like Savannah
Yeh, Savannah's immersed in the humidity too. Thanks for the greeting.