Mb2658
Well-Known Member
As fans it has been too easy to succumb to the negativity or Debbie Downer effect in expecting the worst instead of the best when it comes to the football program It's a method of self preservation. If you expect the worst, you will never be disappointed and only surprised. It's a very easy trap to fall into. Isolated events that are unfortunate such as players getting arrested or no players getting drafted suddenly appear to be a harbinger of the overall status of the program whereas in the past, they would have been unfortunate but not that big of a deal.
What are you most positive about in regards to the program and what are you most negative about?
Positive:
Leavitt: His enthusiasm is infectious.
Chiaverini: He encompasses what everyone had hoped that we would get with Embree and more, a Buff with deep ties to the program and the ability to recruit.
Recruiting: We are back to being in the conversation for landing higher level recruits. There is still work to do but the trend is very positive
Facilities: This is no longer a factor. RG hit out of the park on fundraising and getting the job done.
George: We finally have a professional as the AD who knows the business and knows how to get the job done. The Administration appears to be back onboard and has given the program some much needed space from the faculty.
Negative:
Depth: The depth in certain areas is very slim such that losing one player is very difficult.
Losing Leavitt: I am scared to death that some other program is going to make a move on Leavitt and pull him away.
Student Body support: Its not where it needs to be. A lot of this will change with winning but the fact that the Athletic Department had to cut the cost of tickets shows that this is still a huge factor.
What say you?
What are you most positive about in regards to the program and what are you most negative about?
Positive:
Leavitt: His enthusiasm is infectious.
Chiaverini: He encompasses what everyone had hoped that we would get with Embree and more, a Buff with deep ties to the program and the ability to recruit.
Recruiting: We are back to being in the conversation for landing higher level recruits. There is still work to do but the trend is very positive
Facilities: This is no longer a factor. RG hit out of the park on fundraising and getting the job done.
George: We finally have a professional as the AD who knows the business and knows how to get the job done. The Administration appears to be back onboard and has given the program some much needed space from the faculty.
Negative:
Depth: The depth in certain areas is very slim such that losing one player is very difficult.
Losing Leavitt: I am scared to death that some other program is going to make a move on Leavitt and pull him away.
Student Body support: Its not where it needs to be. A lot of this will change with winning but the fact that the Athletic Department had to cut the cost of tickets shows that this is still a huge factor.
What say you?
