Sad State of Bearcat Basketball

[leeraymond372@gmail.com]

I have a question. Other than Kayden Allen, is UC actively recruiting anybody for next season? I have not heard anything. Just wondering.

[leo from jersey]

The bag was to get attention as most fans know that only clear bags are allowed at public arenas in today's society.

[bearcatjd]

No bag for me! It sends the wrong message to the players. However, since most of them are new, they don't know the amount of lousy coaching we have experienced in the last 4+ years. JMHO!

[GoBearcats31]

Even Nick the Quick (Van Exel) came out in opposition to the bag idea.

Saw Jacob Evans and DerMarr also voice displeasure

They get it, but basically not a good look for current players or recruits

[leo from jersey]

Even Nick the Quick (Van Exel) came out in opposition to the bag idea.

Yes, as he is supporting his school. The thing is Nick isn't supporting the current se up. He said basically ride it out.

"Not a fan of the brown bag. I think they hear you all loud and clear, but the school I went to is not like that. We're all upset, but hang around when it's tuff. It's easy to jump ship when it's going bad. Let's cheer louder and be more together to change the season for the better. The players will feel it. Stay together!!!"

Who is the We're all -- Is he speaking for the alums. CWM is at war with Nick's buddy Terry Nelson and also with Steve Logan publicly. I suspect that the alums have spoken to boosters as well as some admins. I really don't see how CWM can stay. Do you suppose that some alums know the future? Now they are doing damage control.

[leeraymond372@gmail.com]

I don't support the paper bag idea at all. It's in poor taste. Like chanting "overrated" in a loss or storming the court against an unranked team. Rather than target the administration, it tells the rest of the country that our fans are just as embarrassing as our play. We're not the only fanbase that has endured bad teams and coaches.

Yeah, I am with you on this one. Even if UC has a losing record this season, let's lose with dignity and respect for the effort that the players and the coaches put into the program. Remember, we all want to win. That includes the players and coaches too.

[SKell82155]

I don't support the paper bag idea at all. It's in poor taste. Like chanting "overrated" in a loss or storming the court against an unranked team. Rather than target the administration, it tells the rest of the country that our fans are just as embarrassing as our play. We're not the only fanbase that has endured bad teams and coaches.

Even Nick the Quick (Van Exel) came out in opposition to the bag idea.

[BearKatz]

I think wearing a paperbag over your head, and I think of football. As others mentioned above, it's poor tatste, classless etc!

I have a feeling the University eys's are now wide open and this will be Wes's last year as coach. As I said previously if we end up with 9 or 10 wins this season, Wes will be fired.

[sedz]

I don't support the paper bag idea at all. It's in poor taste. Like chanting "overrated" in a loss or storming the court against an unranked team. Rather than target the administration, it tells the rest of the country that our fans are just as embarrassing as our play. We're not the only fanbase that has endured bad teams and coaches.

[leeraymond372@gmail.com]

This could go into the Big 12 News thread but being listed as 15 and in the last tier shows the state of basketball.
https://www.heartlandcollegesports.c...i6X93LF9BihRbg

Yeah. The only mention of UC here was in reference to being beaten by UCF. Tied for last place with Utah. Both are 8-8 and 0-3.

[D.A.H.]

Chad commented on this on his podcast and I'm with him. To paraphrase him. Don't do it. The administration is aware the team isn't good enough. We don't want to have prospective coaches (or players) turn down coming here because they look at the fan-base and say 'I don't want to deal with that'. If you want to show your dissatisfaction, just stay home.

the flip side is that, maybe, prospective "student athletes" might think, these guys are serious. If I come here, I better be ready to go at it, and not just come to collect a check. or, damn, these guys really want to win. I don't have any mumbo jumbo on it, but I don't think that caring and wanting / expecting results, is necessarily a bad thing. Especially now, when we're all being tapped like crazy for more $$$$ - people expect some ROI

[Gmann]

I'm as unhappy with the current coach as anyone but I also would not "bag it" at tomorrow's game. I think the administration knows the level of frustration and it's getting enough attention nationally as it is. Assuming a miracle doesn't happen the rest of the year a change has to happen for there to be any chance of big NIL $$'s being available. No way big donor's continue to support the status quo.

[bearcatbret]

I agree with the two previous posts. Don't do it. It does look petty and gives off a bad look. However, I am in my 60's and what an 18-year-old will do is anyone's guess. I suspect that the students will. I remember going to games at the Coliseum and even the Gardens and do not remember anything like that.

[hipal88]

Re: bags....I can see both sides of this. On the one hand it looks petty. On the other hand I was dissatisfied last year. This year I am p******d. I am in favor of termination now. We are going to pay him the rest of this year anyway whether he is here or not. I would rather get the jump on next year.

[zykarious]

They are advertising that Wednesday is a "wear a paper bag" game. From Barstool Sports.

Chad commented on this on his podcast and I'm with him. To paraphrase him. Don't do it. The administration is aware the team isn't good enough. We don't want to have prospective coaches (or players) turn down coming here because they look at the fan-base and say 'I don't want to deal with that'. If you want to show your dissatisfaction, just stay home.