Fans have to quit going to the baseball games

[cheewgumm]

Speed up the change

[Cooterpoot]

But who's gonna feed teams after they beat us? For just .$25 a day, you can sponsor a winning baseball player- Call 1-800-LFL-PRTY

[Bothrops]

It's likely gonna be over at the end of the season. We aren't competitive in nature.

[EdwardDrayton]

No we don't. Just time for Zac to do his job. Send Lemonis out. Sooner rather than later.

[Cowbell]

No we don't. Just time for Zac to do his job. Send Lemonis out. Sooner rather than later.

Agreed

[cheewgumm]

They?ll stop going on their own.

No argument from me. Nobody likes to see that crap, especially in person.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Going to baseball games is now like going to The Grove for our fan base. They could care less what the score is or is going to be. It is just a social club.

[Ranchdawg]

Going to baseball games is now like going to The Grove for our fan base. They could care less what the score is or is going to be. It is just a social club.

I agree! And that is very sad! I don’t know if winning will cure this. I would hope our new coach will help bring the old culture of the Dude where our place was he## to play at!

[DownwardDawg]

But who's gonna feed teams after they beat us? For just .$25 a day, you can sponsor a winning baseball player- Call 1-800-LFL-PRTY

Next level. Well done!!!

[WPDawg]

Going to baseball games is now like going to The Grove for our fan base. They could care less what the score is or is going to be. It is just a social club.

Ha. Social entertainment is what attending games has always been. You think Left Field lounge numbers grew from origin just because of expected win or die attitude caused by today?s money pit of college athletics?

It is just entertainment. To each his own on how they enjoy or be miserable over their individual investment.

[3dawgnight15]

That is a great idea. Lets withhold the money we need to hire our new coach.

[EdwardDrayton]

Going to baseball games is now like going to The Grove for our fan base. They could care less what the score is or is going to be. It is just a social club.

And we have folks basically saying we can no longer be competitive in college sports. So if that narrative actually plays out, our games become social entertainment instead. Or alternatively our program dies.

I personally just am not wired that way. I love the game and that always be the focus. And I don't think I can ever believe we can not be competitive.

[Ranchdawg]

That is a great idea. Lets withhold the money we need to hire our new coach.

Let’s also get rid of Lemonis and save monies on having to over paying of elite players because none of them want to come play for him! Just saying!

[Todd4State]

That is a great idea. Let's withhold the money we need to hire our new coach.

It's the Mississippi State way.

Hey! If we sabotage the program that will really show them and make things better!

[mparkerfd20]

It's the Mississippi State way.

Hey! If we sabotage the program that will really show them and make things better!

Unfortunately it's the only thing they listen to.

[DawgFromOxford]

I agree! And that is very sad! I don’t know if winning will cure this. I would hope our new coach will help bring the old culture of the Dude where our place was he## to play at!

Winning cures all. Tough to get excited over sloppy baseball and knowing that your team is going to blow a lead or is unable to claw back from being down more than 2 runs.

The atmosphere will follow the product on the field.

[cheewgumm]

It?s not the Mississippi State way.

It?s the way of every sports team on planet earth.

That?s what happens. Teams start losing and fans stop going.

This isn?t revolutionary.

[StarkVegasSteve]

Ha. Social entertainment is what attending games has always been. You think Left Field lounge numbers grew from origin just because of expected win or die attitude caused by today?s money pit of college athletics?

It is just entertainment. To each his own on how they enjoy or be miserable over their individual investment.

And maybe you are right. But people used to AT THE VERY LEAST, pay attention to the game. Now you can go out there and walk up to 10 people, and I am not talking find sorority girls who do not look like they give a crap, and 8 of them will not know the score of the ballgame or what inning it is. That is sad.

[DownwardDawg]

It?s not the Mississippi State way.

It?s the way of every sports team on planet earth.

That?s what happens. Teams start losing and fans stop going.

This isn?t revolutionary.

This is 100% correct. Somehow our fans think that our own fanbase sucks. It's extremely puzzling. This is exactly what all sports teams fans say/do. Like you said, it's not some revolutionary idea that a State fan came up with.
Empty seats force changes immediately. The money is still there because those seats have already been paid for.

[Cooterpoot]

If what I've heard is accurate, I think fans better understand, baseball is no longer the priority it once was and coaching changes are less likely unless it's so bad boosters want to throw their money at it.

[StateDawg44]

If what I've heard is accurate, I think fans better understand, baseball is no longer the priority it once was and coaching changes are less likely unless it's so bad boosters want to throw their money at it.

I get it but it still sucks knowing we won?t realistically ever compete in the sports the money is being allocated to now.

[confucius say]

If what I've heard is accurate, I think fans better understand, baseball is no longer the priority it once was and coaching changes are less likely unless it's so bad boosters want to throw their money at it.

Correct. As I posted yesterday, Selmon wants no part of a baseball hire.

[confucius say]

I get it but it still sucks knowing we won?t realistically ever compete in the sports the money is being allocated to now.

Meh. It would not surprise me if we are in a super regional in 10 weeks.

[Todd4State]

If what I've heard is accurate, I think fans better understand, baseball is no longer the priority it once was and coaching changes are less likely unless it's so bad boosters want to throw their money at it.

Well we have the boosters to do that.

[Coursesuper]

Well we have the boosters to do that.
But are they the right ones? We have a sect of these baseball boosters “you know who I’m talking about”, that are part of the problem. The right people have to be willing to make the move in order for the program to not falter completely.

[maroonmania]

If what I've heard is accurate, I think fans better understand, baseball is no longer the priority it once was and coaching changes are less likely unless it's so bad boosters want to throw their money at it.

Ok, great, then let's just suck or be no more than mediocre at everything. The ONLY sport on campus that we should be toward the top of the league on a routine basis is baseball. We will never be routinely toward the top of the league in football or basketball and if we had a coach in those sports that did that they would be on the next bus out of town anyway. And we would go right back to the bottom. We have talent now in baseball but it's obviously poorly coached and we don't play with a drive to win. If we are not going to emphasize winning in baseball then it's pretty clear we are satisfied in athletics just trying to be somewhat competitive in everything but elite in nothing. Our baseball program should be elite now and long after Selmon has left for a different job.

[WPDawg]

And maybe you are right. But people used to AT THE VERY LEAST, pay attention to the game. Now you can go out there and walk up to 10 people, and I am not talking find sorority girls who do not look like they give a crap, and 8 of them will not know the score of the ballgame or what inning it is. That is sad.

I have been attending games since early 80s. Girls went where boys were. Dont remember to many worried about score or outcome. Boys went to watch baseball or hang out with those who did. Dont think that has changed. As long as program is competitive then a lot people will be there to support the team and be at big event. Some more serious with wins and losses but most there to enjoy the social aspect. So it is a big social event and everyone is even happier when Dawgs win.



As a CFC ff

[WPDawg]

And maybe you are right. But people used to AT THE VERY LEAST, pay attention to the game. Now you can go out there and walk up to 10 people, and I am not talking find sorority girls who do not look like they give a crap, and 8 of them will not know the score of the ballgame or what inning it is. That is sad.

I have been attending games since early 80s. Girls went where boys were. Dont remember to many worried about score or outcome. Boys went to watch baseball or hang out with those who did. Dont think that has changed. As long as program is competitive then a lot people will be there to support the team and be at big event. Some more serious with wins and losses but most there to enjoy the social aspect. So it is a big social event and everyone is even happier when Dawgs win.



As a CFC ff

[Ranchdawg]

Ok for sure back in the day it was somewhat a social event or like tailgating. But I also remember me and my buddies would live and die on every pitch. As did most around us. I help start leftfield lounge. My pickup most of the time was dead center leftfield backed up to the fence. This was the Bruce Castoria era and before the rigs and permanent spots were established. I still have a home run ball hit by Bruce that crashed thru the back windshield of my truck.

Then years later I owned 4 seats behind home plate. And the people around me there sure the heck did not regard the game a social event. Most there were the most intense win or lose. That is the reason the Dude is known for such a special/hard place to play. Yes there were losing seasons. That?s what I want back instead of our fans sitting in church pews.

[Todd4State]

But are they the right ones? We have a sect of these baseball boosters “you know who I’m talking about”, that are part of the problem. The right people have to be willing to make the move in order for the program to not falter completely.

Well if Bo Bounds is saying we won't fire him or can't fire him then that means they're leaning towards staying out of the way for now.

[Todd4State]

Ole Miss having the Grove doesn't stop them from winning 10 games.

Let the LFL people be.

[Coach34]

Attendance will remain strong. As it should.

Lemon needs to start winning games. It's highly unlikely any move is made before the end of the season. We play SC, Bama, Fla, and Auburn the next 4 weekends. We could go 9-3 in the stretch. 8-4. Lots of meat left on the bone this season

[EdwardDrayton]

Attendance will remain strong. As it should.

Lemon needs to start winning games. It's highly unlikely any move is made before the end of the season. We play SC, Bama, Fla, and Auburn the next 4 weekends. We could go 9-3 in the stretch. 8-4. Lots of meat left on the bone this season

I wouldn't care if he runs the table, which he won't. And highly unlikely needs to happen real soon or we'll need a HC and an AD.

[99jc]

Meh. It would not surprise me if we are in a super regional in 10 weeks.

Put the crack pipe[e down boy!

[Coursesuper]

Well if Bo Bounds is saying we won't fire him or can't fire him then that means they're leaning towards staying out of the way for now.

We are and always will be our own worst enemy. And they wonder why more often than not we can not stand prosperity.

[Coach34]

I wouldn't care if he runs the table, which he won't. And highly unlikely needs to happen real soon or we'll need a HC and an AD.

I get the fandom. But Lemon will get the season to see what happens and Selmon will remain our AD for awhile. Selmon's job is secure. He aint going nowhere. Literally nobody is talking about replacing our AD

[Coach34]

and I'll add this because Bo Bounds was given the word to prepare people- if Lemon makes a Regional- its 60/40 he will return. There will be alot of talks and arguing at that point.

[cheewgumm]

I like Lemonis and am rooting for him.

I hope he turns it around.

[Pancho]

rosebowl say there is no smoke to this fire........

[Homedawg]

and I'll add this because Bo Bounds was given the word to prepare people- if Lemon makes a Regional- its 60/40 he will return. There will be alot of talks and arguing at that point.

If he makes a regional I'll put it 90/10.

[Homedawg]

If what I've heard is accurate, I think fans better understand, baseball is no longer the priority it once was and coaching changes are less likely unless it's so bad boosters want to throw their money at it.

That's accurate ... our ad doesn't think much of it honestly. And isn't "dumping" money into it...

[maroonmania]

If he makes a regional I'll put it 90/10.

Agree, if he makes post season tourney hes back. I just don't think we make the NCAA tourney because we need to get to 14-16 to likely make it and we still have enough good SEC teams to go that I don't think we can win 13 more SEC games. We have shown very little ability to beat good teams so far this season.

[Cooterpoot]

Ole Miss having the Grove doesn't stop them from winning 10 games.

Let the LFL people be.

They also don't feed winning teams in the grove, nor are they nice to them

[Todd4State]

We are and always will be our own worst enemy. And they wonder why more often than not we can not stand prosperity.

Exactly. I think they mean well. But they think because a coach is friends with them that coach is awesome at coaching football.

And that's not always the case. In fact, it's probably rarely the case.

[Todd4State]

rosebowl say there is no smoke to this fire........

Of course not. Nor should there be. Firing him might make some people happy but it also may cause some other problems. Our damn fans just need to wait two months for this to play out and show some actual patience for once. It will be what it will be. And our fans need to stop expecting the media to ask "hard questions" where the media berates Lemonis publicly. That's not the place for that.


If he makes a regional I'll put it 90/10.

I would add- I think IF we make a regional it's also going to depend on how the team performs in the postseason.

Two and bar-b-que makes it more likely that he gets fired.

[Todd4State]

They also don't feed winning teams in the grove, nor are they nice to them

That's because they're assholes in and away from the Grove.

[StateDawg44]

We aren?t making a regional.

We aren?t firing him mid-season.

[DownwardDawg]

We aren?t making a regional.

We aren?t firing him mid-season.

I think this is very accurate.

[maroonmania]

I've just become totally apathetic at this point. Didn't watch an inning the entire weekend just because this team is so frustrating to watch. Sad to think that if we sweep the next 2 weekends we will STILL have a losing SEC record. I too believe it's post-seaon or bust for Lemonis. Don't see how you bring him back if we go 3 out of 4 years missing the NCAA tourney altogether.

[cheewgumm]

I've just become totally apathetic at this point. Didn't watch an inning the entire weekend just because this team is so frustrating to watch. Sad to think that if we sweep the next 2 weekends we will STILL have a losing SEC record. I too believe it's post-seaon or bust for Lemonis. Don't see how you bring him back if we go 3 out of 4 years missing the NCAA tourney altogether.

This is a good example.

A fan that no longer watches.

As I said, this is what happens. Fans stop supporting losing.

It is natural and right. It?s how change happens.

[Coursesuper]

If he makes a regional I'll put it 90/10.

Looking at the upcoming SEC slate for us I can see 11 maybe 12 more wins.

[EdwardDrayton]

This is a good example.

A fan that no longer watches.

As I said, this is what happens. Fans stop supporting losing.

It is natural and right. It?s how change happens.

I can't help but watch. But this is the first time ever I'm glad we don't have to watch us play today. We need a break from the carnage.

[Cooterpoot]

I think you're about to see a fan revolt across all MSU athletics. Our athletic dept has been destroyed for the most part and fans aren't investing.

[Cooterpoot]

That's because they're assholes in and away from the Grove.

As we should be. Go see how you get treated on the road in the SEC. Texas came in here a totally made fun of our program. SEC fan bases are assholes but Howdy Doody MSU is such a beacon of light while getting their asses handed to them in every sport.

[EdwardDrayton]

I think you're about to see a fan revolt across all MSU athletics. Our athletic dept has been destroyed for the most part and fans aren't investing.

It sure feels like that's coming Cooter.

[maroonmania]

I think you're about to see a fan revolt across all MSU athletics. Our athletic dept has been destroyed for the most part and fans aren't investing.

I'm still investing hoping it gets better but it's tough being an MSU fan right now. Football was terrible, basketball had a decent year but totally collapsed down the stretch and baseball is just a HUGE disappointment again. And while we might not have an elite team every year in baseball there is no excuse for us not being at least a Top 25 team every year and playing in post season. There is really very little to feel good about at this point relative to our athletic programs. And to add salt to the wounds, OM is doing well in pretty much everything right now.

[Pancho]

Looking at the upcoming SEC slate for us I can see 11 maybe 12 more wins.

and that is if we are extremely lucky