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GT = Oakland A's / Can our program take it to the next level?
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<blockquote data-quote="ramblinwreck1378" data-source="post: 355495" data-attributes="member: 1108"><p>Getting sidewalk fans isn't something that happens at the drop of a hat. Most people are cemented in 'fanhood' at a very early age - a lot of this is dependent on environment, upbringing, relationships, etc. Kids with parents who are dwag fans are probably going to end up being dwags. Same with Tech kids. The opportunity lies in kids that don't have any strong ties to a school as they're growing up. Right now, most of these kids see their friends as dwag fans, or Bama fans, or Clemson fans, so that's what they become, because that's what they're exposed to. Attempting to convert an adult who's a Bama or Florida fan right now is downright impossible and a futile exercise.</p><p></p><p>How many stories have you heard of kids going to a camp or meeting a famous player and that kid being a fan of that team or player for life? It happens all the time. If Georgia Tech really wants to develop sidewalk fans, the football program needs to get out into the community and become a true presence in metro Atlanta, specifically in the youth community. Attract young kids who then claim Georgia Tech as 'their school'. These kids then grow up to be Tech fans, raise their kids as Tech fans, and success begets success. Not to mention the fact that the kids' love for the school can even bleed over to their parents.</p><p></p><p>The 'program popularity' card is not in our deck, as has been pointed out. Where we can make our mark is through community contributions and involvement. What Taquon did over our bye week is a huge step in the right direction.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ramblinwreck1378, post: 355495, member: 1108"] Getting sidewalk fans isn't something that happens at the drop of a hat. Most people are cemented in 'fanhood' at a very early age - a lot of this is dependent on environment, upbringing, relationships, etc. Kids with parents who are dwag fans are probably going to end up being dwags. Same with Tech kids. The opportunity lies in kids that don't have any strong ties to a school as they're growing up. Right now, most of these kids see their friends as dwag fans, or Bama fans, or Clemson fans, so that's what they become, because that's what they're exposed to. Attempting to convert an adult who's a Bama or Florida fan right now is downright impossible and a futile exercise. How many stories have you heard of kids going to a camp or meeting a famous player and that kid being a fan of that team or player for life? It happens all the time. If Georgia Tech really wants to develop sidewalk fans, the football program needs to get out into the community and become a true presence in metro Atlanta, specifically in the youth community. Attract young kids who then claim Georgia Tech as 'their school'. These kids then grow up to be Tech fans, raise their kids as Tech fans, and success begets success. Not to mention the fact that the kids' love for the school can even bleed over to their parents. The 'program popularity' card is not in our deck, as has been pointed out. Where we can make our mark is through community contributions and involvement. What Taquon did over our bye week is a huge step in the right direction. [/QUOTE]
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