tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post8496496933822809446..comments2009-01-25T12:40:02.965-08:00Anthony Hanshewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16753383488040608257noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-4243776530948190502009-01-24T21:39:00.000-08:002009-01-24T21:39:00.000-08:00Too many Snyder supporters spew nonsense like, "there is more to college sports than just winning". Those have to be losers that never played sports growing up. There is NOTHING more important than winning in college sports.<BR/><BR/>If a team isn't winning, they will see diminished fan support. That will result in less revenue being generated. That will result in having to "cut costs" in the floundering program. That will ultimately make said program decline more.<BR/><BR/>The bottom line is that we have to stop the decline of the football program while people still have a minor interest. It is too hard to bring people back once they have totally lost interest. Look at the basketball program. When Huckaby was here, sell outs were common. Now they come every other year when Memphis brings their Top 10 program to Huntington. <BR/><BR/>We have to fire the bums in charge.<BR/><BR/>SNYDER, MARCUM and KOPP must go.Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08752603143367451273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-28007146407512359522009-01-24T17:14:00.000-08:002009-01-24T17:14:00.000-08:00The only way to show your support ,like true Herd fans should, is to show the board and Mr.Kopp just who they should've listen to.When ticket sales drop to 10,000 instead of 18,000 I promise,they will get the picture.The board is no different than your local politicians,if you dont like it, get vocal and then vote them out,different technics, same results.Hitting the pocketbook will get the message across unfortunately.ranjamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06030398605201174877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-56900871609452094452008-12-29T09:20:00.001-08:002008-12-29T09:20:00.001-08:00Being a true fan means supporting your team no matter what the situation. It also means wanting the best for your team, including a new coach if necessary. Most of the Synder haters I hear aren't going to attend any games next year. That is not what true fans do. True fans attend the games and cheer their team on no matter what. That is what the players need, home field advantage, noise levels rising when the other team is trying to make a first down or a goal line stand. Sitting on your lazy rear end at home doesn't do the TEAM any good. It doesn't give the school any money to improve their facilities to attract good players. It also means fewer people in the stands to root for the team at home games, which every team needs. It also meansthat home games would be less impressive to the recruits when they visit the school. Who wants to play at an empty stadium? I wouldn't. Support the Herd no matter what, attend the games, and hope for the best for your team(ie good coaching etc). If you don't attend games and don't give money you are only bringing the Herd further down.Mumaniacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-41975948198358239102008-12-29T09:20:00.000-08:002008-12-29T09:20:00.000-08:00Being a true fan means supporting your team no matter what the situation. It also means wanting the best for your team, including a new coach if necessary. Most of the Synder haters I hear aren't going to attend any games next year. That is not what true fans do. True fans attend the games and cheer their team on no matter what. That is what the players need, home field advantage, noise levels rising when the other team is trying to make a first down or a goal line stand. Sitting on your lazy rear end at home doesn't do the TEAM any good. It doesn't give the school any money to improve their facilities to attract good players. It also means fewer people in the stands to root for the team at home games, which every team needs. It also meansthat home games would be less impressive to the recruits when they visit the school. Who wants to play at an empty stadium? I wouldn't. Support the Herd no matter what, attend the games, and hope for the best for your team(ie good coaching etc). If you don't attend games and don't give money you are only bringing the Herd further down.Mumaniacnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-6330391205969522252008-12-20T04:15:00.000-08:002008-12-20T04:15:00.000-08:00If past recruiting classes have been so good as Snyder claims then why are all the recent JUCO recruits. It was a huge mistake to not lift Cann's redshirt last year so he would have been ready this year. There seems to be a lack of coaching talent capable of developing a young quarterback.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-84796639853424694572008-12-16T13:01:00.000-08:002008-12-16T13:01:00.000-08:00I would like for someone, preferably Anthony, to rationally explain to me why has a member of the "anti" Snyder crowd, I am called a bandwagon fan or I am accused of not being a "true" Herd fan. My contention is that I am a true Herd fan, because I will not blindly follow or silently allow the program to be dismantled the way it is. I refuse to be a mindless follower of a coach who in my eyes has shown zero leadership for a program that has regressed in his tenure. It is not easy dealing with the negative feelings that I have toward the program, but I will not follow like one of Jim Jones' robots. I bleed green and always will, therefore, I must demand the best for the program...and Mark Snyder IS NOT IT!!!Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08752603143367451273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-73909043453393571052008-12-15T19:24:00.000-08:002008-12-15T19:24:00.000-08:00Losing is hard to overcome once it starts.Sometimes good coaches need to leave to get it out of there system.Thats where Marshall.We may be on the right track,but a new coach needs to step in and take it to the next level.Coach Snyder should know this,Bob Marcum should know this.I understand why Stephen Koop doesnt understand this as he is an administator.Thank you,Mark Snyder,but if you dont quite the program will not ever get to the next level.If the program wont listen to the fans in this format,the only other voice I can speak is to stay home next year,and thats exactly what I and many I know are planning to do.Not a popular choice,Im sure,but you didnt listen to the fans who support the program,so here we are.Mike C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-10351536595606387902008-12-15T18:13:00.000-08:002008-12-15T18:13:00.000-08:00Appreciate the feedback. All involved appear frustrated and understandably so, but support for the program remains strong. I've talked to several recent verbal commitments and they repeatedly talk of "the community" as a reason for joining the Thundering Herd.Anthony Hanshewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16753383488040608257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-14155778227014978442008-12-15T15:13:00.000-08:002008-12-15T15:13:00.000-08:00I think that all we can do is hope Marshall can turn the corner next season.Although if we cant do it,its time for a change. When this happens SNYDER,MARCUM,and KOOP need to go. By the way what happened to the indoor practice facility that we pay a ticket surcharge for. ????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-87098618541817068072008-12-15T08:14:00.000-08:002008-12-15T08:14:00.000-08:00I would like to know a few things from you true Marshall fans. 1) Why the tolerance/acceptance of losing? 2) Why do you 'fans' seem to strive for 6-6 and a trip to a meaningless bowl? 3) If the Herd goes 6-7 including a loss to Troy in the Roadies Humanitarian Bowl in 2009 do you think that Snyder should keep his job for "one more year" again?Brianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08752603143367451273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-91321556162610076422008-12-12T17:27:00.000-08:002008-12-12T17:27:00.000-08:00Coach Snider has had 4 losing seasons and it is time to give A new Coach A chance he had his chance and could not win.Rumor is Coach Pruitt is coming back as the Athletic Director,not A good call he left us in bad shape,Trouble with ncaa violation.He must have looked out his window and seen he was living on his Fame and wrinting his book and not having a team and quit.We need to start new.Go HerdAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-44488799993364584752008-12-06T09:00:00.000-08:002008-12-06T09:00:00.000-08:00With Snyder getting an extension after a losing season in year one, it doesn't surprise me Kopp would give him a reprieve following 3 more losing seasons. <BR/><BR/>All of this would make more sense if Kopp wanted to wait until next year when Marcum can finally retire so he can hire an effective AD who is competent at hiring good coaches. One can only hope.Buffalo Bopnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-65353327102158848112008-12-06T05:43:00.000-08:002008-12-06T05:43:00.000-08:00Coach Snyder has to go,MU Stadium is going to look real bare next season,Fans are tired of 4 losing seasons.MU President need to realize they made a mistake hiring Snyder and moving up to the Conference USA.We need Mrs Edwards back to buy are way back to the MAC and buy Snyder Contract and send him back to Ohio,if they will have him and hire us A real Coach.Go Herd<BR/>Maybe Marshall Reynold could take over for Mrs Edwards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-84443690096867443452008-12-04T19:04:00.000-08:002008-12-04T19:04:00.000-08:00i can't agree more, all i want is to see Marshall win and i know it's tough right now, but it's going to get better. I've been telling myself for two years now, bowl game, bowl game....this is the year, this is the year, but you know what, I'm behind Snyder all the way and I truely believe, WE WILL SEE A BOWL GAME NEXT YEAR. Go Herd!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-80224856830233270392008-12-04T18:24:00.000-08:002008-12-04T18:24:00.000-08:00Coach Snider has stayed at lease one year longer than he should had.He is a good coach for a aa school but not for conerence USA.Coach Greg White was a good Coach when we were in a smaller league,but we we moved up he was in over his head,Coach Snider is in over his head too.The board of Governors should have had a say in keeping him,but MU President would not allow it.One man ball game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-47831746712808980212008-12-02T11:03:00.000-08:002008-12-02T11:03:00.000-08:00I just hope all the fair weather fans stay home for good. Im tired of hearing it. I support MARSHALL football, to me it doesnt matter who was, is or will be the coach. Pruett left us in awful shape, not saying Synder is the answer but I dont go to the games to see the coach. Win or lose Im a MARSHALL football fan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-55593328002542116632008-12-02T06:50:00.000-08:002008-12-02T06:50:00.000-08:00There is more to college football than winning. Remember, the coach cannot tackle, block, run, pass and kick; the players have to do it. And the players are young men who are doing their very best.<BR/><BR/>Let's stay with the coach and the team during this rebuilding period! Negative fan support is not helpful. <BR/><BR/>Go Coach Snyder! Go Herd!C. Richard Cobb, Sr.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02866990250170647533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28167861.post-29634825142624342322008-12-01T12:58:00.000-08:002008-12-01T12:58:00.000-08:00No one really cares. A stadium which is never full. A fanbase who's favorite team isn't Marshall and an A.D who hasn't got a clueCookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01150800746881731820noreply@blogger.com