re: The KNOW YOUR PLACE Thread: Up Pg 12: Will Blackwell Knows His Place

Easy there EZE.

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One thing I want everyone to keep in mind: THIS IS NOT A WHINING RANT. These facts are what they are. In my humble opinion...

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So are they facts or opinions?

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So, without further ado, here are two truths you need to learn and love....

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So, are they truths, facts, or opinions?

lol

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1) LSU will never gain the respect of the media many feel they deserve.

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Only difference between baseball and football is scale. The dynamics of media attention are the same: it has to be earned over time.

and "never"?

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Why? Baton Rouge. That's why. We are poor, podunk Southerners in a state in the union whose only claim to fame when it comes to jobs, education, quality of living is that "well, at least we aren't Mississippi".
Sorry, this is the truth.

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Here you go again with "the truth", or is it your opinion? Or facts? There's quite a difference, bro. Don't be mad. The above "beliefs" are what the post-60 crowd still hold onto; let them go.

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Because of this, the media will never put us on the same level as the traditional powers.

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never...ever?

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Our market is much too small.

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lol


I read your entire post, now twice. But I stand by what I posted.

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So are they facts or opinions?

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For some they are facts and for others, they are opinions. For me, it is pure entertainment.

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Only difference between baseball and football is scale. The dynamics of media attention are the same: it has to be earned over time.

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Football is king. People are always bitching about respect regarding the football program. I'm trying to keep it focussed there.

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Why? Baton Rouge. That's why. We are poor, podunk Southerners in a state in the union whose only claim to fame when it comes to jobs, education, quality of living is that "well, at least we aren't Mississippi".
Sorry, this is the truth.

Here you go again with "the truth", or is it your opinion? Or facts? There's quite a difference, bro. Don't be mad. The above "beliefs" are what the post-60 crowd still hold onto; let them go.

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If you work for a national media firm, this is a fact if you are trying to sell papers, ads, etc. If you are targeting a large audience, do you want to kiss LSU's arse in podunk Louisiana, or do you want to kiss USC's arse in Los Angeles?

Sorry, that is how LA is viewed on a large scale. The truth hurts. We don't see it that way, though, because we live here. Personally, I don't give a shite that they think that about us.

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never...ever?

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I could be proven wrong eventually, yes. Which is why I stated that, if we do, I never want to see Miles or the players on TV begging if we were to ever lose another "game of the century".

However, with our media market, I don't see it happening, and I like it that way.

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I read your entire post, now twice. But I stand by what I posted.

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Fair enough! You have the same feelings I do, you just approach/handle it from a different perspective. My point to you was that, because of this difference in approach, does not make me "insecure". I'm very secure with where we are and am loving every minute of it.

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I'm insecure LSU fans may not handle (to my liking...lol) the imminent LSU baseball-like dynasty we're about to undertake in football.

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I don't think they are insecure. Take that back. Many are.

My point with the whole OP was this:

Quit trying to curry favor from people who don't really like you in the first place. LSU fans begging for media love, to me, is equal to say, Republicans in politics hoping the media will give them glowing reviews.

It is not going to happen. This, IMO, makes it more fun.

Hell, look at this weekend: Nick Saban is a guest hose for Gameday.....DURING THE SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! LOLOL

How funny is that? The perpetual whining and begging that will take place is going to piss off a ton of fans, as well it should. Reality of it is, they should be laughing. Not mad.

Let the whiners whine and let the winners win.

Entitled/media darling tears taste so good. There will be tears flowing all day tomorrow on ESPN.

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While I agree with much of your blog, it must be pointed out that LSU will finish this season having played 13 of their 14 games on national television. That doesn't happen by coincidence. Their are Tiger fans AND haters across this country and that makes LSU a bit more relevant than you give them credit for. I travel all over the world and have run into other LSU fans pretty much at every turn. While their following may be less than Notre Dame's(like everyone else)the Tigers probably have a following similar in rank to their station of being the 12th winningest FBS program of all time. Perhaps even a bit higher. Definitely not just an SEC following IMO.

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You are right. I'm very familiar with this as well. My former job was working with these groups all across the country. We have a fanbase like no other.

We played 13 of 14 because we were in the top 5 all year. That happens to every top 5 team.

That's the truth Truth!!!

Amen Brother.

Paz

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Far too fatalistic and submissive

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How you like them apples Gordan Wood?

Y. A. Tittle:
I assume your avatar is Tulane Stadium on Willow Street? It was a grand old structure and the seating was composed mostly of steel. I remember the fans could get the stadium to syncopate if everyone began stomping their feet at the same time.