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<blockquote data-quote="MWBATL" data-source="post: 434522" data-attributes="member: 944"><p>This thread started with a question about our long term expectations. Here are mine:</p><p></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I expect that under whatever coach we have, GT will never be able to recruit with the "big boys" (aka the football factories) until and unless Administration decides to make the changes necessary to compete on a level playing field. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I do not expect Administration to ever change their attitude</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Ergo, the best we are likely to see is occasional flashes of brilliance competing with the power teams, but if we can even average 0.500 record against the better teams on our schedule, I'll be surprised.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">All of that will lead to 7 wins on average (4 gimmes and 3-5 against the good teams). Hard to predict the peaks and valleys but I will be shocked if we ever make it to a national championship game the way the game is set up these days.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">I think this approach will continue to feed the slow agonizing death of interest in GT football. We are already are at a huge disadvantage because the school itself is so much smaller than most we play against, leaving us with far fewer alumni to populate our stadium. The only way to really compete therefore is to try to develop a huge sidewalk fan base. For that to happen, see #1 above. No amount of uniform changes or innovative marketing can put lipstick on a pig.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Having said all of that, I will continue to respect those athletes who choose the road less traveled and come to play for GT. Most of them recognize the value of education to go along with their athletic dreams. More power to them. I hope I never complain about a GT athlete or their performance ever. (Coaches are fair game, however).</li> </ol></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MWBATL, post: 434522, member: 944"] This thread started with a question about our long term expectations. Here are mine: [LIST=1] [*]I expect that under whatever coach we have, GT will never be able to recruit with the "big boys" (aka the football factories) until and unless Administration decides to make the changes necessary to compete on a level playing field. [*]I do not expect Administration to ever change their attitude [*]Ergo, the best we are likely to see is occasional flashes of brilliance competing with the power teams, but if we can even average 0.500 record against the better teams on our schedule, I'll be surprised. [*]All of that will lead to 7 wins on average (4 gimmes and 3-5 against the good teams). Hard to predict the peaks and valleys but I will be shocked if we ever make it to a national championship game the way the game is set up these days. [*]I think this approach will continue to feed the slow agonizing death of interest in GT football. We are already are at a huge disadvantage because the school itself is so much smaller than most we play against, leaving us with far fewer alumni to populate our stadium. The only way to really compete therefore is to try to develop a huge sidewalk fan base. For that to happen, see #1 above. No amount of uniform changes or innovative marketing can put lipstick on a pig. [*]Having said all of that, I will continue to respect those athletes who choose the road less traveled and come to play for GT. Most of them recognize the value of education to go along with their athletic dreams. More power to them. I hope I never complain about a GT athlete or their performance ever. (Coaches are fair game, however). [/LIST] [/QUOTE]
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