RUBillsFan Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 The unofficial news is already in the Ray G. retirement thread, but I thought this deserved it's own. Will Bailey is officially back as an assistant coach: brianstl, slufanskip and Compton 3 Quote
billikenfan05 Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 Welcome back Will, but man I'm tired of TEAM BLUE in big bold letters and an impossibly tiny Billiken logo cgeldmacher, Bills By 40, TheBand and 4 others 7 Quote
AnkielBreakers Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 59 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: Welcome back Will, but man I'm tired of TEAM BLUE in big bold letters and an impossibly tiny Billiken logo That is interesting. I actually really like it. It sends simple messaging. SLUMedBilliken15 1 Quote
billikenfan05 Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 1 hour ago, AnkielBreakers said: That is interesting. I actually really like it. It sends simple messaging. We have the most unique mascot in all of college sports but constantly plaster the lamest most uninspired tag line in the history of sports. Same energy.... slufan13, BrettJollyComedyHour, thetorch and 1 other 4 Quote
Box and Won Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 11 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: We have the most unique mascot in all of college sports but constantly plaster the lamest most uninspired tag line in the history of sports. Same energy.... I get what you're saying, but Team Blue works pretty well IMO - not because it's terribly original, but because it's constantly and consistently reinforced. It's a brand now. SLUMedBilliken15 1 Quote
billikenfan05 Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 4 minutes ago, Box and Won said: I get what you're saying, but Team Blue works pretty well IMO - not because it's terribly original, but because it's constantly and consistently reinforced. It's a brand now. Fair point. I actively hate it, but if it helps bond the team and bring us a deep NCAA run. I'll shut the fuok up. Quote
TheChosenOne Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 Team Blue is just so damn generic. Are fans supposed to refer to the squad as Team Blue? billikenfan05 and thetorch 2 Quote
Compton Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 Great to have Will Bailey back! Great result for Coach Ford and the whole team. I find this hire really encouraging. Quote
WVBilliken Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 57 minutes ago, TheChosenOne said: Team Blue is just so damn generic. Are fans supposed to refer to the squad as Team Blue? I like it. Team Blue has coolness vibes all over over it! HoosierPal, RiseOfTheBillikens and SLUMedBilliken15 3 Quote
billikenfan05 Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 24 minutes ago, WVBilliken said: I like it. Team Blue has coolness vibes all over over it! This take may be hotter than St. Louis weather right now........ thetorch 1 Quote
BLIKNS Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 Really like this hire, bringing Will back ... looks good that he wanted to return. Recruiting wise he has ties in several areas.. I just keep seeing Rob Loe yelling Let's Go ! ( think that could have been in the UMass game to win the conference or maybe N.C. State) slubillikens43 1 Quote
RiseOfTheBillikens Posted July 21, 2022 Posted July 21, 2022 2 hours ago, WVBilliken said: I like it. Team Blue has coolness vibes all over over it! Ya. Agree. Easier for the yunginz and casual fan to get behind that then the Billikens as much as people might not like it. Quote
dlarry Posted July 22, 2022 Posted July 22, 2022 5 hours ago, TheChosenOne said: Team Blue is just so damn generic. Are fans supposed to refer to the squad as Team Blue? I don’t think it’s for fans as much as it’s for teammates. Students, student athletes, alumni, faculty, are all Billikens. The basketball team is Team Blue. A smaller subset within the Billiken community. I think it’s to promote a family environment amongst the players. I think it’s kind of boring but whatever. SLUMedBilliken15, cgeldmacher and bauman 3 Quote
billikenfan05 Posted July 22, 2022 Posted July 22, 2022 12 hours ago, dlarry said: I don’t think it’s for fans as much as it’s for teammates. Students, student athletes, alumni, faculty, are all Billikens. The basketball team is Team Blue. A smaller subset within the Billiken community. I think it’s to promote a family environment amongst the players. I think it’s kind of boring but whatever. This. There's no need to use it as a marketing brand. Quote
pakapablo Posted July 22, 2022 Posted July 22, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 11:15 AM, billikenfan05 said: Welcome back Will, but man I'm tired of TEAM BLUE in big bold letters and an impossibly tiny Billiken logo Agreed. There are plenty of blue teams but only ONE Billiken team. Quote
AnkielBreakers Posted July 22, 2022 Posted July 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, pakapablo said: Agreed. There are plenty of blue teams but only ONE Billiken team. Big Blue works for Kentucky. I am not sure why we are questioning the logic of the best recruiter in school history. But sure, you guys probably know what you are talking about. Quote
BilliesBy40 Posted July 22, 2022 Posted July 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, AnkielBreakers said: Big Blue works for Kentucky. I am not sure why we are questioning the logic of the best recruiter in school history. But sure, you guys probably know what you are talking about. Maybe you answered your own question by needing to refer to him as the best recruiter instead of something more meaningful. Quote
cgeldmacher Posted July 22, 2022 Posted July 22, 2022 Can anyone recall the reason Bailey left? Quote
brianstl Posted July 22, 2022 Posted July 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, cgeldmacher said: Can anyone recall the reason Bailey left? He got more money. Quote
cgeldmacher Posted July 22, 2022 Posted July 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, brianstl said: He got more money. So, it wasn't for a better title, just more money? Quote
Band Legend Posted July 22, 2022 Posted July 22, 2022 On 7/21/2022 at 11:15 AM, billikenfan05 said: Welcome back Will, but man I'm tired of TEAM BLUE in big bold letters and an impossibly tiny Billiken logo 05, maybe I can help you on your quest to get rid of this whole thing- I'd just like to point out that as a lifelong Democrat, I love the moniker Team Blue! billikenbill 1 Quote
brianstl Posted July 22, 2022 Posted July 22, 2022 28 minutes ago, cgeldmacher said: So, it wasn't for a better title, just more money? Just more money. His base salary paid by SLU had to be under $150,000 because it is not listed on the 990. His base salary paid by South Carolina was $241,000. Quote
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