Billy Ken
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Just another example of a D3 baseball program and their commitment to baseball.
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14 hours ago, JMM28 said:
Creighton was a more obvious choice than Butler, in my opinion. They have some of the finest facilities in the country. Their programs across the board are well funded. They are a fairly decent sized metro area of probably close to a million people. Their basketball program had sustained success for many years across two coaches. They pack the house every game and have great fundraising abilities.
The only thing that SLU compared to and/or beat was the metro area being much larger. The basketball program has been the definition of mediocre for 20 years minus the 3 or 4 years of Majerus. It continues to be mediocre currently, an April weekend hot streak lifting it to that mediocre mark. It is the constant 1 step forward, 2 steps back with everything. The Big East dream was cute for awhile, but May and Biondi (and previous ADs) blew it not just in 2012-2013, but many years before that. The lack of commitment to any program, including basketball, for many years from a financial or capital standpoint. The lack of any sustained success in any sport. There isn't a crown jewel program in the athletic department - basketball is it by default of being a D1 program in a decent conference in the 2nd most popular NCAA sport.
If SLU was ever serious about athletics, they could be a powerhouse. The potential is there by the barrel. Their actions speak otherwise - they desire an athletic department that is just good enough to not be embarrassing. From an outsider perspective, they go through the motions saying "well this is how we've always done it" and not really trying to be ahead of any curve.
Maybe the ennui has set in for me a little too much. It has been hard getting excited about the basketball program when it seems the rug just keeps getting pulled from under it every few years. But if I feel this way as a SLU fan and alum, why would the Big East feel better about things?
So well said. I like Ford, but if Xavier, Creighton, Villanova or say Gonzaga head coach position opened up would he be in any of those schools top 5 choices. No. That’s a big red flag imo. We’ve been so use mediocre across the board with the hope of turning the corner or that one magic bullet. Over and over and over. I know we went to ncaa, great, but Fords history has repeated itself at UMass and at OK State, we shall see here. Honestly Crew’s was soooo bad I would’ve taken the cheerleader coach over him and the program would’ve improved. Again, I like Ford. The fact SLU doesn’t have D1 hockey and Illinois and rumor has it Maryville will very soon says it all. Maryville. Maryville. Lindenwood partnering with the Blues at their new ice complex. We saw 500k went to blues parade. Think about all that. I have been very vocal about AD and current leadership. It’s not their fault. They are all just the results of mismanagement, incompetence and greed from all that came before them, they are just the results and carrying on the tradition. When the Chairman of the Board of T openly says we don’t want to be like a Creighton....believe him!
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I know I will get roasted on the board but our AD Chris Ponzi is a total con artist. Ford basically hired himself at SLU, but AD gets credit for ncaa run, IF everyone remembers big rumor from donors was Bryce Drew is who AD wanted. He was fired at Vandy.
Please name one thing AD has ever built in his ten plus years at SLU? One. From very good sources the guy has been trying for years to leave SLU and nobody will hire him. It makes sense, came from a power 5 school with football and “loves” a mid major program with no football so much he’s turned down much better offers over last ten years? Really? People must see right through him during the interviews or he could be the biggest dope of all time within college athletics. 99% of all these ADs only care about eventually getting to power 5 position. But not this guy, because he loves hanging out at games with all his Delmar Gardens South donors all these years? Not buying it. Thank god for Travis Ford is all I’m gonna say. Thank. God. Enjoy it while it lasts.
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On 3/7/2019 at 7:46 PM, slufanskip said:
Where is Billy Ken?
Right here. 15-16, get beat by DUQ, then next DUQ gets beat by 42. Stone is greatest coach in SLU WBB history, that is true. In the land of the blind the one eyed women is queen. Good thing she doesn’t coach at McKendree, she wouldn’t have a job. But SLU fans want to build a statue for her. Definition of insanity, myself included posting on this board. Just like over 10 years with the AD, Crews, Men’s Soccer, Situation 1-2, all the Ford hype with the same excitement as when Geraldo opened the vault. Volleyball coach, that if anyone on this board intentionally tried to destroy the program couldn’t do as good as a job, as he does naturally. But we keep same people in charge who make all the mistakes, over promise, under deliver and then let the same leaders fix the problems they created again and again and again. Hey what do I know, I’m just a troll who keeps paying money to watch basketball for years and years hoping with all the potential slu will figure it out....definition of insanity. Just wait until next year, Ford has best class ever coming in, Conklin summers are coming, Stone will play Geno again and thank him for stomping her team, the honor was all SLU’s, but wouldn’t play Lindenwood in preseason. Go Bills!
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Just now, Littlebill said:
Mods, is it possible to ignore someone from mobile?
Ya it’s called move past post and read something else.
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1 minute ago, billikenfan05 said:
If you're beyond unhinged watching a game.....
You are boardline Robert Deniro from the movie “The Fan” I’ve seen you at games, have a cold one and relax as well.
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1 minute ago, CBFan said:
I love my Billikens loser it is not conditional it is how I want to spend my money and time jerk. Please go away good riddance from this board it is a GDT not a whine thread I am mad at the Bills. Please start a whine at the Bills thread we want to enjoy the game.
What the hell are you enjoying and I spend a lot of money on this program too. I’m a huge fan that’s why I get fired up. Good for you. But your arrogance and assumptions are misguided. You can love something and be mad at it at the same time. Don’t like someone’s opinion, go away, you are like a little kid, relax. Glad you are enjoying this game. SMH
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Sorry everyone not trying to piss anyone off, everyone here wants same thing, I love Billikens but I’m so frustrated. Beyond unhinged watching this game. Same stupid mistakes, poor shooting. Hope they win but something is way off. If I offended anyone I apologize.
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Just now, billikenbill said:
Say what you will, these Billikens are warriors, win or lose.
Warriors? I want wins, think Majerus cared about warriors or record. This feel good stuff is stale and is an excuse.
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Just now, SLU_Nick said:
Guys - what are you talking about. We are on the cusp of the most improbable comeback since NC st and jordair.
Fouls and free throws...I hope they win but not confident.
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Just now, billikenfan05 said:
I don't care if people think like me.
You are a rebel.
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1 minute ago, slufan13 said:
Fans who tell fans how to be fans, aren't fans
Fans that call long time fans trolls aren’t fans either. Go find someone to give you a hug.
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Just now, Taj79 said:
I was talking to talbert but you go on and be an .
I apologize this game has me so pissed off. Sorry
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Just now, billikenfan05 said:
Insulting people is always a good strategy for getting them to think like you.
That’s pot calling kettle black.
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Just now, TheA_Bomb said:
Dude you got an axe to grind we get it. We don't need to hear about it daily.
Decades of this up and down crap. Crews now this. Ya I do. And why can’t anyone have an opinion on a public message board? No let’s just make excuses and call a guy a troll. Because I’m totally making everything up because I hate AD. Maybe he sucks? Maybe I’m dead on? Maybe you have zero clue about inner workings of department. Who cares, keep talking about same crap year after year.
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Just now, CBFan said:
Who cares, good for you, good riddance.
Sheep, wait until next year....oh wait no the following year....no three more years. Mindless dopes like you just enable this insanity and crap. Good riddance to you too.
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2 minutes ago, Taj79 said:
Congrats dick, you've made the ignore list.Enjoy Maryville.
It’s amazing how people on this board are loyal to mediocrity. This is a big deal and it pisses me off. I’ve given money, I’ve been a season ticket holder, I’ve brought new people into program. I’m tired of this crap and all the excuses. So good you blocked me because I don’t care and your a moron too. Go get your free t shirts and drink blue kool aid. You don’t know what the hell you are talking about. The AD and staff ARE HUGE PROBLEM. Too many current and former staff and coaches all day same thing...he’s a moron and a bad guy. But you know more.
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This is last game I’m watching or going to if anyone wants 4 lower bowl seats for someone you don’t like, message me. I’m a troll whatever, I’m right though. I think Ford is handcuffed by administration and FP. I really do and wouldn’t bet he’s gone if he can get out after this year. I would if I were him. Year 3, $1.3 million a year. Whatever. Give AD another ten year contract. Dustin Hoffman in the movie Tootsie is a more realistic woman than he is an AD. He can’t even raise money like Maryville, Lindenwood, Mo Bap, Chaminade or SLUH. Defend him all you want, call me whatever you want, he is a loser. Only at slu because good schools can read him from a mile away. He’s the AD SLU deserves. Moron May needs to go, get Travis some help. Fredenstein needs to go too. If anyone wants tickets let me know first come first serve. Thanks
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Isn’t this the same St. Joes team that threw up 90 on us last week?
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Wow that’s surprising! I was really hoping they were able to pry away the coach from DeVry University, Cappella or U of Phoenix.