CAA TOURNAMENT

[bjiyf]

The CAA needs to get the tournament out of the DC $h!+hole. Between VA, MD and PA they can’t find a better venue? I would seriously make it to the CAA tournament if I didn’t have to fear for my family’s safety.

[bjiyf]

DC is more dangerous than NYC, LA and Atlanta combined. Move it to Atlantic City, Richmond or Greensboro. DC sucks.

[eu96]

The North Charleston Coliseum would be a great venue. College of Charleston would bring in fans, but so would Wilmington. Plus it’s a world class city that I’m sure would attract fans from around the league. Bojangles Arena in Charlotte is not a bad choice either.

[phoenix15]

Forget the location, we need to fire Taylor if he loses this game. Elon is easily one of the most irrelevant D1 programs in the country. Hoping the new AD realizes Taylor isn’t doing anything to elevate us to even somewhat relevant

[bjiyf]

Are you shi++ing me!!! 25 f**k!ng points in a full half against Hampton??? If they don’t come back they deserve to live in shame for the coming 8 months. I can’t f**k!ng believe it!!!

[eu96]

Getting blown out by a friggin’ low rent MEAC team with a high school athletic budget.
I’m sure the new AD is asking herself some questions today.

[bjiyf]

Way out coached and way out shot by f**k**g HAMPTON. NO f**k**g EFFORT. UNBELIEVABLY EMBARRASSING.

[bjiyf]

So, Elon and A&T are the first two out. How does that feel Phoenix fans??

[fearthephoenix]

Can’t defend it. Embarrassing display. Going to be interesting to see who hits the portal.

Felt this would happen after Monmouth and knowing Hampton beat them.

[bjiyf]

And who hits the streets. If Billy stays, he needs to get rid of the D2/D3 staff. I’m sick & tired of “next year” never coming. In the last 20 years we’ve had ONE decent season. Is there any way we can rehire Blank so we can fire him again?

[bjiyf]

If I never see zone defense at Elon again it will be too soon!!

[eu96]

I’m sure the new AD is in the building tonight. She should fire Taylor in the tunnel. Don’t even let that bum get on the bus.
Next, blow this program up. To smithereens. Don’t let one living thing survive. And start over. Hire the youngest, hungriest, most energetic coach you can find. Like what Furman did. And App. And Wilmington. I don’t want anyone over 36. I don’t want some recycled Coach off the scrap heap like Taylor. No more excuses. We are a premier university. With great facilities. In a good conference. In a location EVERYONE is moving to.

Get it done!!

[euphoenix99]

Mar 8, 2024 19:28:46 GMT -5 eu96 said:

I’m sure the new AD is in the building tonight. She should fire Taylor in the tunnel. Don’t even let that bum get on the bus.
Next, blow this program up. To smithereens. Don’t let one living thing survive. And start over. Hire the youngest, hungriest, most energetic coach you can find. Like what Furman did. And App. And Wilmington. I don’t want anyone over 36. I don’t want some recycled Coach off the scrap heap like Taylor. No more excuses. We are a premier university. With great facilities. In a good conference. In a location EVERYONE is moving to.

Get it done!!

That was one of the worst D1 games, on both sides of the ball, I've seen. Honestly, it was just terrible basketball and coaching. Taylor brings zero energy to the program or fanbase. He's just so dull. As the coach, he is the product. I'm sure he's a great guy, but just terribly uninspiring and terrible results.

Everyone keeps saying "you just wait until Jen cracks down", but what has she done? Why do we think she's going to do anything? She's been here seven months and as far as I can tell she's handed out wifi passwords and maybe started Rising Phoenix? (which is student-run and well done btw). So really low hanging fruit and a no-brainer. Shows how much Blank sucked at doing the basic things. Am I missing something else she's done? Happy to be educated.

Elon Athletics is pretty bad top to bottom right now. Maybe the worst it's been for sports that put butts in the seat in the D1 era. Football and lacrosse are currently the only team sports with a winning record this season and lacrosse might not be after CAA play.

In the past I've been pretty quick to challenge people bringing up High Point on this board and now I'm going to do the same thing. First year coach has them at 25-7. Even if they trip up in the Big South tourney, what a fun season for them. I'll add Samford and Wofford as well over the past few years. Shows what happens when you have people who know what they're doing handling the hiring.

Go Phoenix!

[eu96]

In 2024, Athletics is the front porch of any D1 university. Maybe except a select few. Connie has no clue about this.

[fearthephoenix]

I’m all for being upset about this, but blaming Jenn is stupid and absolutely shortsighted. She is literally evaluating the athletic department considering she just got here in July. And our athletic department needs a thorough adjustment from top to bottom. Also, none of us know the contract situations of these coaches and we all know that we d**n sure can’t afford a buyout. It’s simple…

If Mary Tendler doesn’t perform next year, get rid of her
If Charlotte Smith doesn’t perform next year, get rid of her
If Kathy Bocock struggles this season and next year, get rid of her
If Billy Taylor doesn’t perform next year, get rid of him

And this can be said for almost all the coaches, except Ellison, Leonard, Anderson, Hill, and (in my opinion) Trisciani.

As a fan, you are absolutely allowed to be pissed but expecting someone to immediately alter 17 years of mediocrity is truly insane.