JDTulane wrote:Tulane is not dumb enough to build a 25,000 seat stadium. If they wanted THAT they would be building it now.

Really? Because I definitely get the impression they are that dumb.

Just makes you wonder. Virginia Commonwealth, a team we lost to by 3 points on the road, is able to make it to the Final Four. Who says this can't be us one day? Well, Scott Cowen for one. Besides him it's quite possible. Despite what everyone thinks about the BCS, the truth is there is more parity...

You know what it has been said that Tulane lost a generation of fans, that is why most of us including myself are old enough to remember Tulane Stadium. That is really a hinderance in this stadium debate. We need some young ideas what are their opinions about a stadium. Most of us old folks may or ...

The naysayers are blowing hot air because the On Campus Stadium is a done deal and they are wasting everyones time. It will be larger than $35,000 guaranteed that is why they are waiting. If they wanted a 25,000 stadium my close source says it will be built tomorrow. These dumbos probably did not a...

To address a few points: Yes, there is a day coming very soon when there will be no TP Tulane beat reporter. I've been saying as much for years, it's the natural evolution of journalism. The TP is a dinosaur and has been for a long time. They wouldn't exist today if it weren't for the ad revenue the...

1ndabag wrote:Link didn't work for me, jj. I had to cut and paste.

Bizarre.

For anyone interested, here's the full link:

http://twitter.com/#!/darrenrovell/stat ... 0086401024

Just a quote... "I think it’s huge because it might save the football program," Slatten said. "I think it’s something that Tulane needs long term for us to be a viable Division I football team because the Superdome just doesn’t work for Tulane." By the way, this guy, ONB on yogw...

http://www.yogwf.com/viewtopic.php?p=389422#p389422 Yes, this is exactly what I'm talking about. This person is either delusional or is being paid by Cowen and/or Dickson to keep the heat off. Most of what this man says here is very obviously factually incorrect. Our budgets, subsidies and coaching...

... Nowhere do you see a mention of accepting a less than workable stadium. No figures quoted or mentioned anywhere. I do believe that most fans would desire an ACCEPTABLE on campus stadium. (Opinion) ... Wouldn't the simplest thing be for someone, whether it be Tammy or someone else with more inte...

After the review happened there was a chance to flip athletics on its head and become successful. Did it happen between then and Katrina? Not really. But Katrina brought the hammer down for a definitive NOT GONNA HAPPEN ZOMG NO. Now that we're back to square one, there is a chance to flip athletics...

Yes, let's frame this another way: A) Play in small (25K-35K) on campus stadium that will be ready in 5-10 years Have better "atmosphere" Receive concession revenue Total Cost: ~$60M B) Play in (65K) NFL stadium undergoing $100M capital renovation ready today Construct IPF ready in 3 years...

RWR wrote:Tammy's Tulane chat on nola.com is on Thursday's at 11:00 am. You can start posting questions about 10:45. Get in early as the kool-aid drinkers will be out to defend the indefensible.

The chat is one place where we can put serious questions and then follow up. Needs to be done.

While it is a tired excuse, Katrina did put a huge wrench in any turn around plans. All our sports are back so now is the chance to make them good. I think the next 2-3 years are what tells us how he feels (besides 2003). This has nothing to do with Katrina. What turn around plans? Was hiring Scelf...

I've never worried what most people's opinions are. I did not miss a Tulane home game until my 1st year away at college. At this point I know of 2 people in my age group that still go to games. Most of the people that "would like" a stadium will be the first people to not show up to said ...

You won't find me disagreeing that it was tacky. I was just spinning it the positive direction since I wasn't there for the true context. But these problems were around before SC and it is still undecided if he will continue them. Thus far he has, but his tenure isn't over yet. Ok, but haven't Scot...

I know I'm preaching to the choir here, but more evidence that winning athletics programs are good for a University.

http://bit.ly/dYGvP5

To those in love with the Superdome. You can debate all you want. No where in the country does successful College Programs have large attendance in off Campus Stadiums. The on campus stadium experience is second to non. So you will always lose your augument with the dome so forget it. The days Tula...

I agree with what a YOGWF'er posted about this. He could be trying to challenge people to put up or shut up. If you want Tulane football to dominate and never come to the games then you clearly don't (REALLY) want Tulane football to dominate. And really, is there something in that statement that is...

RWR wrote:50,000
25,000
50,000
45,000-50,000

+1

Truly despicable.

The man is both classless and clueless.

Good discussion here, but still firmly on the side of no new stadium. Tulane has 2 problems with the Superdome: 1) a lack of winning, which is the cause of a bad atmosphere 2) a bad business arrangement, which prevents Tulane from making any money off of the arrangement Problem #1 is in Tulane's han...

I guess this reminds me of the topic of racism. The only power you give to the topic is by bringing it up and reliving it. Stop discussing YOGWF and it begins to cease in relevance. Make this board more positive and GOTULA oriented and you'll find more posters. It's a turnoff to posters who like bo...

This is a one shot deal. Its imperative that, whatever gets done, its done right the FIRST time. There won't be a second chance. Yup. And this is why the Cowen/Dickson team CANNOT be allowed to move forward with this. Does anyone trust their vision or ability to execute on this enormous and permane...

Honestly I've been the dissenting opinion on YOGWF plenty of times and never been warned of banning. I figure it is the site owner's right to have a TOS and your right not to follow it (resulting in a ban). And now this forum is here which is awesome because everyone can say what (and when) they wa...

That's one of the reasons I started this forum. Everyone has an opinion, especially about Tulane Athletics. So why not have a place to be able to express any opinion, no matter how wrong or right the next guy thinks it is. We are slowly getting more meaningful conversation on this board, and I than...