Thoughts on the remaining season

[GoMuskies]

With the way this season has gone, I'm really impressed with those of you who are STILL looking at NET and trying to figure out who might be a Quad 1 win, etc.

[Xville]

With the way this season has gone, I'm really impressed with those of you who are STILL looking at NET and trying to figure out who might be a Quad 1 win, etc.

If x loses again before the be tourney, I’ll stop paying attention because it won’t matter. However if and it’s a big if x were to run the table, x is going to need at least 1 and probably 2 to turn to q1 to get in. Everything I’ve digested has lead me to believe that even if x were to run the table, they aren’t going to get in with 1 q1 win.

[GoMuskies]

I hear you. I'm just impressed with the optimism to even think that Xavier winning out is within the realm of possibility.

[drudy23]

"Hope is a good thing, maybe the best of things"

- Andy Dufresne

[Xville]

X did what they needed to do. Win the next three as you should and march 1st becomes just slightly important lol

[Three Point Pete]

So, is Nova going to be a Q1 win?

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[Three Point Pete]

My thought is we're playing single elimination going forward!

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[Xville]

Next three games are the easiest games of the conference schedule. Win those three and at least the season gets to March.

Within that timeframe, both Creighton and UCONN play @ St. john's. Need at least one of them, if not both to go in there and win that game. Huge Jays fan on Sunday.

[paulxu]

It looks like we made only one basket in the last 10 minutes of the game.
That's not a good sign for the balance of the year.

[Xville]

X did what they needed to do, and it’s all right in front of them now. Win the next three and go dancing.

Regardless, the way this team battled back from a 1-4 conference start is certainly impressive and what a job by miller to keep the team focused thru that bad stretch. 9-3 since then. At worst, this team will most likely end up with an above .500 record in confrence. I know that’s not expectations, I get that. But this season could have gone completely off the rails.

Let’s get after it and win the last 3

[xudash]

It looks like we made only one basket in the last 10 minutes of the game.
That's not a good sign for the balance of the year.

If the glass is half full, perhaps we picked up valuable experience against the full court press.

Are you sure it was only 1? Both Free and Conwell hit huge 3’s towards the end.

[Xville]

Also, looks like if x wins out, either Marquette or UConn is going to end up with 7 losses. Keep winning x

[paulxu]

If the glass is half full, perhaps we picked up valuable experience against the full court press.

Are you sure it was only 1? Both Free and Conwell hit huge 3’s towards the end.

Dash...put the bottle down ! That comment was from the game on February the 12 :drinks2:

[Xavier]

X did what they needed to do, and it’s all right in front of them now. Win the next three and go dancing.

Regardless, the way this team battled back from a 1-4 conference start is certainly impressive and what a job by miller to keep the team focused thru that bad stretch. 9-3 since then. At worst, this team will most likely end up with an above .500 record in confrence. I know that’s not expectations, I get that. But this season could have gone completely off the rails.

Let’s get after it and win the last 3

After St John’s I was certainly wondering if Miller still had the right stuff. At very least, the response and turn around after has given me some faith in him again.

It’s interesting because his strength is developing and getting teams better, if we had the same exact team coming back next season I’d be really excited about what they could do. Especially with Traore. Once they get into more of a pattern of retention and building your players year over year X will be in good shape with Sean.

[Xville]

I know I have been harping on the fans for a lot of this year, but one part of it I haven't mentioned is that the administration i.e. GC has done nothing to enhance the game experience outside of adding a couple of bars, expensive seats and a joke of a food station that is similar to a food court in a 1980s mall.

There is a white out for Saturday against Creighton, and they aren't even putting a white out shirt on the seats for the game. It's simply amateur hour with leadership. Do some $1 beer nights up to tip to get people in the arena early, get a freaking shirt for white outs, do stripe outs...something to get fans engaged and in the arena and to their seats before tip. Market your basketball program for pete's sake. What does the marketing department for Xavier do all day? I see some posts on social media about the game, and that’s about it

[XUMIOH12]

After St John’s I was certainly wondering if Miller still had the right stuff. At very least, the response and turn around after has given me some faith in him again.

It’s interesting because his strength is developing and getting teams better, if we had the same exact team coming back next season I’d be really excited about what they could do. Especially with Traore. Once they get into more of a pattern of retention and building your players year over year X will be in good shape with Sean.

Yeah, I think everyone agrees here. The transfer portal and NIL and players coming in and out isn't going away, and need to utilize it every year obviously. But, a certain level of continuity from year to year would do wonders for steadying the program.

It didn't help that the true open pay for play era began right as Xavier had lost most of it's top players from the 22-23 season. But, we did ourselves no favors by not having a competitive NIL situation ready to go during the summer of 23 offseason, while also seemingly not getting quite the right players from the portal the last 2 years.

[xudash]

Dash...put the bottle down ! That comment was from the game on February the 12 :drinks2:

Oh, never mind. Do I really have to put the bottle down?

[bjf123]

I know I have been harping on the fans for a lot of this year, but one part of it I haven't mentioned is that the administration i.e. GC has done nothing to enhance the game experience outside of adding a couple of bars, expensive seats and a joke of a food station that is similar to a food court in a 1980s mall.

There is a white out for Saturday against Creighton, and they aren't even putting a white out shirt on the seats for the game. It's simply amateur hour with leadership. Do some $1 beer nights up to tip to get people in the arena early, get a freaking shirt for white outs, do stripe outs...something to get fans engaged and in the arena and to their seats before tip. Market your basketball program for pete's sake. What does the marketing department for Xavier do all day? I see some posts on social media about the game, and that’s about it

Every white out t-shirt I have says Skyline Chili Crosstown Shootout, i .e. Skyline paid for them. I think they still have “hoopy hour” for the first 60 minutes after the doors open with discounted drinks and hot dogs. I’m usually not there that early, so I don’t know for sure. I’m usually getting my Quatman’s cheeseburger from the “joke of a food station” about 20 minutes before tipoff.

I will agree that there’s no reason to be late for a Saturday afternoon tipoff at 4:30. The weekday 6:30 tips are a completely different matter. I just hope the student section is full. It was not the last two home games.


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[muskiefan82]

I have a white Kyky "the Tandy Man can" shirt

[Xavier]

Beyond the fact that beating creighton likely puts us in the field, I think a loss will push X to a 6 seed in the BET bc Nova has tie breaker.

[ArizonaXUGrad]

I think right now we have a bit of *must win* exhaustion as fans. Fact is it's been a while of must win games the guys won. We now have a top team at home and they have a shot at winning this. I still say win out and the BE tournament is a bit of an afterthought.

[Xville]

Checking in on Ryan Conwell since that first St. John's game where X reached the bottom:

15 pts/game
36% 3 pt shooting
3 Rbs a game
3 assists a game

I guess that nil problem is no longer a problem lol. To be fair, I think the emergence of Maddox being a relatively consistent player since that game has helped Conwell tremendously as well. Im sure some of the pressure has been taken off, and he feels a lot more comfortable in almost March as he did at the beginning of February. It's been great to see.

[drudy23]

Conwell is due for a streak of great games.

Even though his numbers you mentioned above are still pretty good, he's capable of better.

Would love to see him add a few more PPG and get that shooting % back to 40% - the team will need it down the stretch.

Free has been amazingly consistent, but Conwell is a guy that can get us 25+ on a hot night. Would be great to get a couple of those down the stretch.

[Xavier]

Heard on Paul’s podcast (I think?) that a win at Butler actually does more for metrics than Creighton at home. Deep dive metrics (win over bubble and stuff like that).

Regardless need to win out just thought that was interesting.

[nickgyp]

I know I have been harping on the fans for a lot of this year, but one part of it I haven't mentioned is that the administration i.e. GC has done nothing to enhance the game experience outside of adding a couple of bars, expensive seats and a joke of a food station that is similar to a food court in a 1980s mall.

There is a white out for Saturday against Creighton, and they aren't even putting a white out shirt on the seats for the game. It's simply amateur hour with leadership. Do some $1 beer nights up to tip to get people in the arena early, get a freaking shirt for white outs, do stripe outs...something to get fans engaged and in the arena and to their seats before tip. Market your basketball program for pete's sake. What does the marketing department for Xavier do all day? I see some posts on social media about the game, and that’s about it

Agree. Halftimes have been lame in the sense that local kids on unicycles are enjoyable as are frisbee dogs. But no Red Panda (she is still at it), no Christopher (not sure about his availability), no Quickchange type act (believe the male passed away) or Bud-Light Daredevil type acts. And how about free decals for car windows? The half-court shot is fine but tic-tac-toe. The latter needs smarter players who know how to block two-in-a-row utilized spaces (although that can be funny in a warped sort of way). Maybe, tic-tac-toes could morph into a full half of bingo…..

I digress but promotions could use a boost.

[94GRAD]

Agree. Halftimes have been lame in the sense that local kids on unicycles are enjoyable as are frisbee dogs. But no Red Panda (she is still at it), no Christopher (not sure about his availability), no Quickchange type act (believe the male passed away) or Bud-Light Daredevil type acts. And how about free decals for car windows? The half-court shot is fine but tic-tac-toe. The latter needs smarter players who know how to block two-in-a-row utilized spaces (although that can be funny in a warped sort of way). Maybe, tic-tac-toes could morph into a full half of bingo…..

I digress but promotions could use a boost.

The better halftime acts charge 5K+ and flight/hotel. There is no reason to spend that kind of money for the 10% of the fanbase that isn't on the concourse getting food/drink/catching up with friends.

[Xville]

The better halftime acts charge 5K+ and flight/hotel. There is no reason to spend that kind of money for the 10% of the fanbase that isn't on the concourse getting food/drink/catching up with friends.

i don't care about the halftime stuff much, but i do think X needs to engage better with their fanbase on simple things like t-shirts for whiteouts, cheap drinks before tip, some creative marketing or fan engagement items.

[paulxu]

Saw the other day a long time out (I think) deal where a guy putted the length of the court to win a prize.
Stuff like that keeps people engaged.

[bjf123]

Saw the other day a long time out (I think) deal where a guy putted the length of the court to win a prize.
Stuff like that keeps people engaged.

They did that twice this year at Cintas. No winner.


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[bigdiggins]

Agree. Halftimes have been lame in the sense that local kids on unicycles are enjoyable as are frisbee dogs. But no Red Panda (she is still at it), no Christopher (not sure about his availability), no Quickchange type act (believe the male passed away) or Bud-Light Daredevil type acts. And how about free decals for car windows? The half-court shot is fine but tic-tac-toe. The latter needs smarter players who know how to block two-in-a-row utilized spaces (although that can be funny in a warped sort of way). Maybe, tic-tac-toes could morph into a full half of bingo…..

I digress but promotions could use a boost.

Died in 2021 at 57. Had not seen that until tonight.

[drudy23]

Died in 2021 at 57. Had not seen that until tonight.

Pretty sure it was covid complications.

Halftime shows are fine, but I'd trade it in a second for great basketball. Not so sure there are many Xavier fans that go the games for this. It's a small rabid fanbase, we want to watch good basketball. Let the casuals be the casuals, who cares.

I'd watch them in Schmitt Fieldhouse if it meant 80-90% tournament teams.

[nickgyp]

Died in 2021 at 57. Had not seen that until tonight.

Always enjoyed Quickchange. I am easily baffled and as many times as I had watching the performance, I never could pick up how they pulled it off so effortlessly.

[xudash]

Pretty sure it was covid complications.

Halftime shows are fine, but I'd trade it in a second for great basketball. Not so sure there are many Xavier fans that go the games for this. It's a small rabid fanbase, we want to watch good basketball. Let the casuals be the casuals, who cares.

I'd watch them in Schmitt Fieldhouse if it meant 80-90% tournament teams.

Now let’s not get carried away!

[nuts4xu]

i don't care about the halftime stuff much, but i do think X needs to engage better with their fanbase on simple things like t-shirts for whiteouts, cheap drinks before tip, some creative marketing or fan engagement items.

The white t-shirts they have handed out in the past have XL on the tag, but typically fit the average 15 year old boy.

In past seasons they have offered "Hoopy Hour" beer prices for the first 60 minutes after they open the doors, but I believe they eliminated that this season.

Fan engagement could be better but I don't think it's keeping fans from attending games.

[Xville]

The white t-shirts they have handed out in the past have XL on the tag, but typically fit the average 15 year old boy.

In past seasons they have offered "Hoopy Hour" beer prices for the first 60 minutes after they open the doors, but I believe they eliminated that this season.

Fan engagement could be better but I don't think it's keeping fans from attending games.

Showing up, no of course not. However, it’s good will for the crap we have seen on the court for almost a decade now. It’s little things and for big games especially one that’s the biggest regular season game in recent memory, they could stand to provide a bit extra

[Xavier]

I mean, isn’t that as cheap as it gets? “They will show up anyway, let’s not go the extra mile”

[GoMuskies]

I mean, isn’t that as cheap as it gets? “They will show up anyway, let’s not go the extra mile”

A bit reminiscent of the famous Castellini "Where they gonna go?" directed at Reds fans.

[Xville]

Either Xavier is that broke, or they are that cheap. Either way, it’s not a good look

[drudy23]

I will admit one of the first thoughts that came to mind when I realized they've cut back on halftime shows was a financial concern. Add that to the parking fiasco with a newer (and likely cheaper) vendor, and it makes you wonder - are they in cost cutting mode because of far deeper issues?

This year has just seemed "different" from an operational perspective inside Cintas, and not in a good way.

[Xville]

I will admit one of the first thoughts that came to mind when I realized they've cut back on halftime shows was a financial concern. Add that to the parking fiasco with a newer (and likely cheaper) vendor, and it makes you wonder - are they in cost cutting mode because of far deeper issues?

This year has just seemed "different" from an operational perspective inside Cintas, and not in a good way.

My buddy is an adjunct professor there… teaches one class a semester aside from his real job, and he’s convinced the school is broke. I keep saying nah no way but now I’m thinking he may be right

[xudash]

My buddy is an adjunct professor there… teaches one class a semester aside from his real job, and he’s convinced the school is broke. I keep saying nah no way but now I’m thinking he may be right

Two historical fundraising years in the last 2 years. A $200 million investment in a medical school. A strategic plan that is setting a solid course for the university for its next century.

We need to fire your buddy.

[Xville]

Two historical fundraising years in the last 2 years. A $200 million investment in a medical school. A strategic plan that is setting a solid course for the university for its next century.

We need to fire your buddy.

Capital money that is mainly being funded by big time donors and operating rev vs expenses are two different buckets.

If operating costs aren’t the problem how do you reconcile what has been going on with the operations around Cintas this year?

I mean it was announced publicly there is a budget deficit.

https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2024/08/19/xavier-university-budget-deficit-entering-2024-school-year/74720620007/

[xudash]

Capital money that is mainly being funded by big time donors and operating rev vs expenses are two different buckets.

If operating costs aren’t the problem how do you reconcile what has been going on with the operations around Cintas this year?

Did you honestly think you had to type that first sentence?

Do you understand that they are transitioning through operating decisions that were made in the previous administration?

How much do you understand in detail about what is going on "with operations around Cintas this year"?

[Xville]

Did you honestly think you had to type that first sentence?

Do you understand that they are transitioning through operating decisions that were made in the previous administration?

How much do you understand in detail about what is going on "with operations around Cintas this year"?

Here’s what I know on top of the story I just posted:


Halftime shows the last two years have been almost nonexistent or cheap like frisbee dogs. Otherwise there’s been basically nothing.


Parking vendors weee changed due to costs. They went with a cheaper alternative.


Promotions compared to the times during the early days of the big East and a10 were far greater than they are now. Today they are almost nonexistent.

They announce a whiteout and are either too cheap or don’t give a shit to get some tshirts. Yeah it’s a small thing. But the money that continues to get pumped into this program by the fans you’d think they’d give back some.

Gc has spent a lot of money in recent years to add higher priced sections, and capital improvements in bars etc.


As to your first sentence. Yes, apparently I did, because you mentioned the building of the medical school as evidence that Xavier wasnt in financial trouble


Broke of course is hyperbole but it’s pretty clear there are a lot of financial challenges at x that wasn’t there previously due to a number of factors.


If you’d like to provide evidence to the contrary regarding operating expenses and revenues, then I’d like to hear it, maybe without the element of snark

[xudash]

Here’s what I know on top of the story I just posted:


Halftime shows the last two years have been almost nonexistent or cheap like frisbee dogs. Otherwise there’s been basically nothing.


Parking vendors weee changed due to costs. They went with a cheaper alternative.


Promotions compared to the times during the early days of the big East and a10 were far greater than they are now. Today they are almost nonexistent.

They announce a whiteout and are either too cheap or don’t give a shit to get some tshirts. Yeah it’s a small thing. But the money that continues to get pumped into this program by the fans you’d think they’d give back some.

Gc has spent a lot of money in recent years to add higher priced sections, and capital improvements in bars etc.


As to your first sentence. Yes, apparently I did, because you mentioned the building of the medical school as evidence that Xavier wasnt in financial trouble


Broke of course is hyperbole but it’s pretty clear there are a lot of financial challenges at x that wasn’t there previously due to a number of factors.


Geezus. What entity on God's earth would start a brand new, $200 million strategic capital project that otherwise was having serious EBITDA issues?

[Xville]

Geezus. What entity on God's earth would start a brand new, $200 million strategic capital project that otherwise was having serious EBITDA issues?

Well, are you saying that the report that the university has been running at a deficit for the last four years is wrong?

Can you provide evidence to the contrary?

I’m not trying to be an ass, it’s not like I want xavier to be in a bad position, but those stories that came out last year on top of what I have been witnessing the past few years around operations leads me to believe that at the very least, Xavier is in high cost cutting mode.

Regarding your capital vs ebitda statement that’s not unheard of. It happens

[xudash]

Well, are you saying that the report that the university has been running at a deficit for the last four years is wrong?

Not only did I not say that, I clearly stated earlier that "they are transitioning through operating decisions that were made in the previous administration."

Sorry about your free shirt and lacking halftime shows. They'll hopefully address the parking contract next year.

A little anecdotal, but since we're talking about how money is being spent, did you know that the Athletic Department invested in a Taraflex floor for the volleyball team, which makes for a very attractive recruiting tool for that program?

[Xville]

Not only did I not say that, I clearly stated earlier that "they are transitioning through operating decisions that were made in the previous administration."

Sorry about your free shirt and lacking halftime shows. They'll hopefully address the parking contract next year.

A little anecdotal, but since we're talking about how money is being spent, did you know that the Athletic Department invested in a Taraflex floor for the volleyball team, which makes for a very attractive recruiting tool for that program?

Ok so then I don’t know what your problem is with what I said. It seems pretty clear to me that there are financial issues going on from an operational standpoint. Whether it’s from the previous admin or not is really besides the point.

Regarding the shirt, promotions etc. it’s the principle of the matter. The fact there has been declining fan engagement combined with what has been a mediocre basketball program for the better part of 8 years is interesting. Considering fans keep getting asked to provide more while getting less isn’t my idea of success. That’s the last I’ll say on this matter. I just want x to win out and get to the tourney. It’d be nice for the admin to give back once in a while

[xudash]

Ok so then I don’t know what your problem is with what I said. It seems pretty clear to me that there are financial issues going on from an operational standpoint. Whether it’s from the previous admin or not is really besides the point.

Regarding the shirt, promotions etc. it’s the principle of the matter. The fact there has been declining fan engagement combined with what has been a mediocre basketball program for the better part of 8 years is interesting. Considering fans keep getting asked to provide more while getting less isn’t my idea of success. That’s the last I’ll say on this matter. I just want x to win out and get to the tourney. It’d be nice for the admin to give back once in a while

I didn't appreciate the fact that there is an adjunct there that, according to you, said: "he’s convinced the school is broke."

You then mentioned that you thought "he may be right", but you're entitled to your opinion.

The article you shared was a hatchet piece published in the Cincinnati paper that came from a disgruntled faculty member who happened to teach a worthless class. Guess how that worked out.

The University has run recent budget deficits. Corrective majors have been and are being taken to address the operating deficit issue. Improvements and adjustments are continuing to be made to position X for the future, including the new medical school.

It goes without saying that higher education is going through seriously rough waters right now and will continue to do so for a while. Xavier is not alone navigating this reality.

Xavier isn't broke. In fact, Xavier's reputation at the national level has never been stronger, and it is only getting better. I'll leave it at that, except to note that we couldn't be in more agreement over wanting success for our basketball program.

[drudy23]

Maybe I'm crazy, and I've said this in previous posts, but it seems everything inside and around Cintas was more poorly run this year.

I noticed it because in previous years (I've been going to games for 40+ years), it was always a well oiled machine. Never really had any complaints honestly. Alot of things just seem "watered down" and "cheaper" this year from an operational perspective. I don't know, maybe I'm just old and cranky.

[XUBison]

So, we know X is fighting through an operating deficit, and we’re mad they aren’t buying us tee-shirts? Sometimes this board makes me dumber. God, please let us do more winning, and soon.

[Section 200]

HereÂ’s what I know on top of the story I just posted:


Halftime shows the last two years have been almost nonexistent or cheap like frisbee dogs. Otherwise thereÂ’s been basically nothing.


Parking vendors weee changed due to costs. They went with a cheaper alternative.


Promotions compared to the times during the early days of the big East and a10 were far greater than they are now. Today they are almost nonexistent.

They announce a whiteout and are either too cheap or donÂ’t give a shit to get some tshirts. Yeah itÂ’s a small thing. But the money that continues to get pumped into this program by the fans youÂ’d think theyÂ’d give back some.

Gc has spent a lot of money in recent years to add higher priced sections, and capital improvements in bars etc.


As to your first sentence. Yes, apparently I did, because you mentioned the building of the medical school as evidence that Xavier wasnt in financial trouble


Broke of course is hyperbole but itÂ’s pretty clear there are a lot of financial challenges at x that wasnÂ’t there previously due to a number of factors.


If youÂ’d like to provide evidence to the contrary regarding operating expenses and revenues, then IÂ’d like to hear it, maybe without the element of snark

I think your complaints have boring, logical responses:
1. Halftime shows are generally not a thing anymore anywhere. Folks have just moved on and the same 5 acts have been seen too many times. Despite that they did find the painter this year. Same thing at UC, Louisville, Butler & Dayton. UC had a sack race for halftime on Saturday vs TCU.
2. Sponsors have always provided shirts. Who ever is the game sponsor has the opportunity to provide a give away if they want. Skyline did shirts for several years, Mikes did a license plate frame, probably forgetting some. Those are paid for by the sponsor of the game.
3. Parking vendor was terrible for the first game & then returned to the old way. They tried something then backtracked when it didnÂ’t work. I give them credit for this. If you donÂ’t make some mistakes you arenÂ’t trying
4.X has the wealthiest lower bowl in the area and in general has a wealthy fan base. They are absolutely smart to keep adding nice amenities. This is a strategic advantage. Our wealthy fans will provide the NIL so we can be successful. Keep adding amenities!
5. I donÂ’t have any knowledge of the financials but Gary Massa is raising huge amounts of $$$ and quite a bit is from non alums which is amazing. Perhaps there might be too many folks employed with high salaries that are legacy employees that arenÂ’t needed going forward. That is a tough process for any organization to go thru, especially at a close knit school. If you think your nice, easy job is at risk you might be doom and gloom.

[waggy]

I heard they recently did a Miller bobblehead?

[JEHARDI]

The reality is in today's environment, the majority of schools have to pick and choose in where they are going to make investments that truly make a difference. Given that, I believe X is making smart decisions that will pay off in the long term. Anyone worrying about a free t-shirt needs to get a life. The garage has been a hit, packed bf and at halftime of every game I have been to this year. Smart allocation of $ versus a t-shirt or halftime show.

[hoopster68]

XUDASH: Is f/t enrollment down? If so, how many students which equals how much less revenue? How big is the deficit; how many years has X run a deficit? What is the plan to stabilize/grow enrollment? Will the med school be a net plus, neutral or add to the deficit? You said "Corrective majors (measures?) have been and are being taken to address the operating deficit issue." What are the measures and how many dollars do they represent? Any info you supply would be appreciated.

[xudash]

XUDASH: Is f/t enrollment down? If so, how many students which equals how much less revenue? How big is the deficit; how many years has X run a deficit? What is the plan to stabilize/grow enrollment? Will the med school be a net plus, neutral or add to the deficit? You said "Corrective majors (measures?) have been and are being taken to address the operating deficit issue." What are the measures and how many dollars do they represent? Any info you supply would be appreciated.

About 6,800 in 2017; Approximately 5,600 last year. But some of that shrinkage was done on purpose to improve university academic ratings (i.e. reducing acceptance of kids who were at the margin academically or financially - retention).

Not sharing specific numbers. Deficits are a very recent thing. We’ve actually had substantial surpluses in recent years.

We brought in a heavy hitter from Notre Dame to manage our enrollment size and mix. He’s impressive.

The medical school will prove to be a master stroke. It’s being referred to as our “BIG EAST MOMENT ACADEMICALLY”

The corrective measures and the repositioning are taking place through a strategic plan that would make you smile.

We’ll leave it there. Hope that helps.

[hoopster68]

XUDASH: Thanks for the prompt response. A 1200 student drop since '17, while some may be intentional, seems significant. Another drop like that this year would be enormous. . .hope the ND guru can turn the ship around! You didn't answer my question re: the med school: will it be a net financial plus, neutral or add to the deficit?

[xudash]

XUDASH: Thanks for the prompt response. A 1200 student drop since '17, while some may be intentional, seems significant. Another drop like that this year would be enormous. . .hope the ND guru can turn the ship around! You didn't answer my question re: the med school: will it be a net financial plus, neutral or add to the deficit?

Net financial plus.

[drudy23]

I think your complaints have boring, logical responses:
1. Halftime shows are generally not a thing anymore anywhere. Folks have just moved on and the same 5 acts have been seen too many times. Despite that they did find the painter this year. Same thing at UC, Louisville, Butler & Dayton. UC had a sack race for halftime on Saturday vs TCU.
2. Sponsors have always provided shirts. Who ever is the game sponsor has the opportunity to provide a give away if they want. Skyline did shirts for several years, Mikes did a license plate frame, probably forgetting some. Those are paid for by the sponsor of the game.
3. Parking vendor was terrible for the first game & then returned to the old way. They tried something then backtracked when it didnÂ’t work. I give them credit for this. If you donÂ’t make some mistakes you arenÂ’t trying
4.X has the wealthiest lower bowl in the area and in general has a wealthy fan base. They are absolutely smart to keep adding nice amenities. This is a strategic advantage. Our wealthy fans will provide the NIL so we can be successful. Keep adding amenities!
5. I donÂ’t have any knowledge of the financials but Gary Massa is raising huge amounts of $$$ and quite a bit is from non alums which is amazing. Perhaps there might be too many folks employed with high salaries that are legacy employees that arenÂ’t needed going forward. That is a tough process for any organization to go thru, especially at a close knit school. If you think your nice, easy job is at risk you might be doom and gloom.

No issue with this post except saying the parking/lot entry situation was resolved.

Nope.

Still a cluster most games, when it was never a cluster before that for the entire existence of Cintas. It still needs attention.

[Section 200]

No issue with this post except saying the parking/lot entry situation was resolved.

Nope.

Still a cluster most games, when it was never a cluster before that for the entire existence of Cintas. It still needs attention.

I guess I should say parking is fixed for me - in fact it’s better than last year now. Hopefully they fix your lot.

[bjf123]

No issue with this post except saying the parking/lot entry situation was resolved.

Nope.

Still a cluster most games, when it was never a cluster before that for the entire existence of Cintas. It still needs attention.

I don’t know where you park, but after the first game, which was a massive cluster fuck, my experience has actually been a little better than prior years. I park in R3 and get there going up the hill behind Cintas. In prior years, they scanned the parking pass at the top of the hill, resulting in stop and go traffic going up the hill. That sucked if I was in my car with the manual gearbox. This year, they scan before you start up the hill, resulting in no traffic going up.

Leaving Cintas is still a pain and takes a long damned time to go back down the hill. That’s nothing new.


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[Xavier]

If McKnight kept his 2nd half form from last year With how Swain has improved his offensive skill set- and the way Maddox has looked, I can see why there was a lot of chatter about the offense. McDermott said in the post game how Free and Conwell will get there stuff, Swain will do his thing- when Maddox is playing like that too- they are really hard to guard.

Just makes me think if you added McKnight from last year to that mix, it would be that much better. Anyways, if the above 4 keep the play up we can be really good. We’ve been even better Defensively.

Since the St John’s home game- X is 42 on offense, 17 on D. Really hope they finish the job and make the tournament, because with how they’ve been playing I think they can get the the 2nd week in March.

[HenryMuto]

I hear you. I'm just impressed with the optimism to even think that Xavier winning out is within the realm of possibility.

1 win away from winning out as this was posted and they have not lost since

[Three Point Pete]

I hear you. I'm just impressed with the optimism to even think that Xavier winning out is within the realm of possibility.It was not only possible, but it really happened. The ONE loss in Feb/Mar (8-1) being a poorly played game at Nova. X proved they can finish strong and play quality ball late into the season.

I believe that X made its case: 21 wins and 4th place with 13 in the conference. 5 of those victories were against other NCAA tournament teams.We are definitely an NCAA tournament worthy team! I'm thinking positive thoughts, but I have a few facts to go with them.

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[xukeith]

I am glad I was wrong. I knew X winning these 7 games was a possibility but I never thought X would show flashes of top 25-like
performances. The 3 headed attack behind Free, Swain , and Conwell has been great.

I wish I saw X disrupt Providence more with their defensive bursts/steals and transition dunks but I want a 20 point win always.

[Xavier]

5 wins versus tournament teams? Who am I missing outside of Marquette, UConn, creighton?

[X-band '01]

5 wins versus tournament teams? Who am I missing outside of Marquette, UConn, creighton?

Maybe they're holding out hope that Texas Southern and South Carolina State win auto bids?

[Three Point Pete]

Maybe they're holding out hope that Texas Southern and South Carolina State win auto bids?Nah, just an old guy who can count, but apparently can't tupe.[emoji6]

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