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  1. Randy Carson

    Elasticity of Demand

    Elasticity of demand refers to the degree in the change in demand when there is a change in another economic factor, such as price or income. Assume the following: Bobby Dodd seats 55,000 2021 Average Attendance = 35,000 Price per ticket = $50 35,000 x $50 = $1,750,000 in ticket sales...
  2. Randy Carson

    Hire Fast, Fire Slow?

    An individual or group comes up with a bright idea for a new product. It's a struggle to take it to market, but a few folks are convinced to invest some seed money, and the company begins to grow. With hard work, luck and market acceptance, the product and the company are a success. As a result...
  3. Randy Carson

    Hire Fast, Fire Slow?

    While it's true that a minimum level of skills is required to play professional basketball, consider this: Mugsy Bogues was 5'3". He was known for assists and steals. He played in the League for 14 years. Dennis Rodman was not an offensive star; he specialized in defense and rebounding. He...
  4. Randy Carson

    Hire Fast, Fire Slow?

    ^This. As a former headhunter, SO this.
  5. Randy Carson

    Hire Fast, Fire Slow?

    Interesting arguments on both sides...
  6. Randy Carson

    Hire Fast, Fire Slow?

    In the corporate world, there are two commonly held bits of wisdom when it comes to employees: Hire slow. Fire fast. When is the best time to fire someone? The first time you think of it. Bad hiring decisions are expensive, and the sooner you admit a mistake, the less it costs you in the long...
  7. Randy Carson

    Going on the Record

    Does anyone have any idea what those differences were?
  8. Randy Carson

    Going on the Record

    Boy, it's a good thing we've got that "Women's Basketball U" reputation, or we'd have nothing at all. :rolleyes:
  9. Randy Carson

    Mostly “Fire Geoff Collins”, some reminiscing, maybe bourbon or other distractions

    It's troubling to me that someone who supposedly has expertise on defense MAY HAVE watched what happened this past season without intervening. I mean, wouldn't you have stepped in to fix something that was obviously broken if you knew how to do so? So, was this just laissez-faire coaching...
  10. Randy Carson

    Can we stay competitive in the NIL era?

    Maybe we can become known as a Women's Basketball school.
  11. Randy Carson

    Going on the Record

    After watching all the changes in the coaching staff and player roster and listening to the back and forth here in the forum, I'm ready to find out which forum members really know what they are talking about. With bragging rights on the line, give us your "way too early" predictions for the...
  12. Randy Carson

    Mostly “Fire Geoff Collins”, some reminiscing, maybe bourbon or other distractions

    I'd love to see CGC (or CPJ or anyone!) succeed as HC at Tech. But if it looks like he's just mailing it in, he has to go mid-season.
  13. Randy Carson

    2022 Schedule??

    Clemson in the state northeast of us...FSU and Miami to the south. Additionally, Auburn, Alabama, UGA & Florida & Tennessee have us boxed in. So, yes, a talented high school kid in the Southeast has a lot of places where he might like to play MORE than at a small trade school on North Avenue...
  14. Randy Carson

    We need to jump ship

    I seem to recall that Maryland was in deep debt due to expansions of and upgrades to its sports venues that did NOT result in increased attendance that was anticipated. Was it a coincidence that AD Debbie Yow left Maryland for the NC State job around that time? Did she see the writing on the...
  15. Randy Carson

    We need to jump ship

    Looking at the map, I'd say it's time for those Dakota schools to step up their games a bit...
  16. Randy Carson

    We need to jump ship

    If we're called to "enter through the narrow gate," then being "narrow-minded" is the right approach. :)
  17. Randy Carson

    We need to jump ship

    A rising tide raises all boats. Win some games, and we'll get some coverage.
  18. Randy Carson

    Mostly “Fire Geoff Collins”, some reminiscing, maybe bourbon or other distractions

    Okay...in this thread (or somewhere), there has been talk about developing an "edge"...the thing that makes Tech unique and gives us an advantage. I'm gonna say that maybe...MAYBE...that edge is actually CGC. Now, hear me out. Seriously, some of these college coaches come across as surly...
  19. Randy Carson

    We need to jump ship

    Sunderland til I die. ⚽
  20. Randy Carson

    We need to jump ship

    All Problems Settled As Follows: Division 1: Top 32 teams in the country. Based on average national ranking for the past 10 years. Whatever. At the end of the season, they have an 4 or 8-team playoff for the D1 Title. Winner is National D1 Champion. Bottom two finishers in the league move down...
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