Carlitovol
::Straight cash homey::
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I'm cautiously optimistic about this hire.. Obviously there have been many comparisons to Pearl.. The more I read about Tyndall, the more I like the way he interacts/engages with the fans (in particular the students). Seems like he's completely the opposite of CCM.
For example, he bought 1,000 students' tickets on his own dime for USM's first round NIT game against Charleston Southern last month. That's a really cool gesture, and goes a long way to show the students that he needs their full support in order to be successful.
Also, in the post-game presser below he talks about how he went around to all the frats and sororities prior to the season to try to generate interest and excitement among the student body.
Another interesting tidbit from this presser is that he talks about not being bothered by football being the "king" sport at a school (i.e. LSU and USM). In fact, he said he looks at it as an advantage - because when you have other successful sports in a program, you can feed off that energy/passion and transfer it to the b-ball program.
Disclaimer: I understand that all this doesn't mean anything if he doesn't win; but if nothing else, I think there will be much more enthusiasm, passion and energy from the fan base (at least in the near term).
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/v/Qf2SyCVYu9Q[/youtube]
Donnie Tyndall to Purchase 1,000 Student Tickets for Wednesday's NIT First Round Opener - SOUTHERNMISS.COM - The Southern Miss Golden Eagles Official Athletic Site
For example, he bought 1,000 students' tickets on his own dime for USM's first round NIT game against Charleston Southern last month. That's a really cool gesture, and goes a long way to show the students that he needs their full support in order to be successful.
Also, in the post-game presser below he talks about how he went around to all the frats and sororities prior to the season to try to generate interest and excitement among the student body.
Another interesting tidbit from this presser is that he talks about not being bothered by football being the "king" sport at a school (i.e. LSU and USM). In fact, he said he looks at it as an advantage - because when you have other successful sports in a program, you can feed off that energy/passion and transfer it to the b-ball program.
Disclaimer: I understand that all this doesn't mean anything if he doesn't win; but if nothing else, I think there will be much more enthusiasm, passion and energy from the fan base (at least in the near term).
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/v/Qf2SyCVYu9Q[/youtube]
Donnie Tyndall to Purchase 1,000 Student Tickets for Wednesday's NIT First Round Opener - SOUTHERNMISS.COM - The Southern Miss Golden Eagles Official Athletic Site
