re: Jordan Mickey announcing future plans @ 2

Posted by ForeLSU

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 11:58 am to heartbreakTiger

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the rant whining about press conferences

old white guy syndrome...

Posted by GeeOH

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:00 pm to lsu2006

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Exposure is important. Our program was left in the shitter by our previous coach. We're trying to create some sort of a buzz. Mickey's potential return is huge for our chances next year, and, in turn, the future. Why don't you get this?

I do "get this"! I just don't think I need a presser for a freshman to say he is staying in a program he is already in....The ONLY people this is important to is the potential recruits. And they won't be watching a presser to find this out.

NO ONE at all is bashing Mickey and his tremendous importance to LSU's success next year. We are disagreeing with the idea of this presser being a good idea.

I prey he stays, if not, how is this a good idea to televise LSU's loss of him?

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Posted by lsu2006

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:02 pm to GeeOH

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I do "get this"!

I don't think you do. It's all good, I'm over it.

Posted by LSU Red24

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:11 pm to LSU Red24

fwiw, for all you trashing the idea of a press conference, it's being held for the publics benefit.
LSU is major university and athletics are a major part of the school.

Holding a presser allows the media to ask questions and gain insight on why he made the decision, what went into it, what plans are coming for the future, etc. Questions most fans are (typically) interested in.

Food for thought.

Posted by lsu2006

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:13 pm to lsu2006

LSU basketball just made an Instagram account

Coincidence?

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Posted by tigerbait2010

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:16 pm to lsu2006

Nniiccceee catch

Posted by sunnydaze

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:21 pm to LSU Red24

a press conference for a guy that'd go undrafted?

Posted by Pilot Tiger

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:24 pm to lsu2006

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LSU basketball just made an Instagram account

Coincidence?

interesting

Posted by LSUGrad9295

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:27 pm to Pilot Tiger

FWIW.....very reliable source just told me that LSU's media relations people don't even know what the decision is....so take that and run with it.

This post was edited on 4/23/14 at 12:28 pm

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Posted by redfieldk717

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:28 pm to LSUGrad9295

Posted by danfraz

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:30 pm to LSUGrad9295

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very reliable source just told me that LSU's media relations people don't even know what the decision is....so take that and run with it.

he gone

Posted by The Mick

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:35 pm to LSU Red24

I imagine he's staying. If not, this is a fail.

Posted by doya2

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:36 pm to danfraz

Is Hamminck staying or turning pro?

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Posted by moneyg

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 12:38 pm to GeeOH

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I do "get this"! I just don't think I need a presser for a freshman to say he is staying in a program he is already in....The ONLY people this is important to is the potential recruits. And they won't be watching a presser to find this out.

You are off on this one. You are here talking about it. I'm reading about it. If Jones steps up and makes a statement about this upcoming season with the new guys we have coming in, I definitely want to hear about it.

If he does a great job with that statement (think of his initial press conference) it could definitely go a long way for this program.

Posted by GeeOH

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 1:02 pm to moneyg

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You are off on this one. You are here talking about it. I'm reading about it. If Jones steps up and makes a statement about this upcoming season with the new guys we have coming in, I definitely want to hear about it.

So he could do it on his weekly program, right?

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If he does a great job with that statement (think of his initial press conference) it could definitely go a long way for this program.

Not flaming, but how so? If he is staying and JJ needs this to help, we are in deeper trouble than I thought.

Posted by GeeOH

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 1:05 pm to doya2

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Is Hamminck staying or turning pro?

Posted by Sampson

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 1:05 pm to LSU Red24

Just heard from a trusted associate that he's staying

Posted by moneyg

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Posted on 4/23/14 at 1:12 pm to GeeOH

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So he could do it on his weekly program, right?

There is no weekly program in the offseason. But, either way, Jones will be smart to do it at a time that he thinks will give him the biggest market impact.

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Not flaming, but how so? If he is staying and JJ needs this to help, we are in deeper trouble than I thought.

You seem to be a very black and white thinker. It's not necessarily about NEED. It's just a smart to promote your program. It makes a difference, and his audience can literally be the incoming recruits, future recruits, current team, media, and a somewhat skeptical fan base.

If JJ makes a strong statement and introduces Gray and the freshman...all while praising Mickey and Martin, the availability of Hornsby, etc. it will be very well received.