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Thanks for the Pagosa/Wolf Creek intel. We’re staying in a condo on Park Ave a mile or two west of Walmart (not the Wyndham property.) I assume that’s also west of Putt Hill, whatever that is. Is that a bad location?

Do yourself a favor and look up “McLemore Avenue”, Booker T’s tribute to Abbey Road. Have to admit I’d never heard of it before until it was mentioned in some of the stories about Steve Cropper’s passing. Duck Dunn’s on it as well, the distinctive BT&MGs sound puts an incredible spin on a classic album. I don’t know how to post videos but somebody put up a link to “Something.” I just ordered a copy on vinyl, better late than never.

The way things are going, I wouldn’t be surprised if the GM role eventually eclipses the head coach in scope and even value. Assuming NIL, portal, mega-conferences, TV money et al continue to grow, assembling and managing the “program” will be much more involved than preparing the team to play. It will also require a different skill set from most coaches - especially at the big football powers. Pay GMs like the top tier coaches are now, and pay coaches much less to specialize in X’s & O’s.

Hiking at Indian Canyons - Palm Canyon trail is spectacular and kid-friendly. And a second for the air museum.

All These Things
- Joe Stampley and The Uniques

Go to the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum; it’s all genres (not just country) with emphasis on the musicians instead of the stars. It also showcases the production side of the recording industry with studios, hands-on activities, and various displays. Well worth the visit if you have any interest in any types of recorded music.

Inconceivable

Collegetown brand IIRC

Crowds were not bad on a Monday a little past opening; it’s not real big so I could see it getting crowded on a weekend or holiday. It was less crowded than the CMHOF was on Friday.

68, LSU alum 1982, fan since I was 4 years old listening on the radio. Every time an LSU coach is hired, many folks immediately call him “the future ex-coach.” Not unique to LSU, but just like the QB the coach gets too much credit/blame for what happens between the sidelines. No matter how astute the fans think they are, no one outside of the program really knows what’s being prepared and called, and how it’s being executed versus the plan. 2019 was a one-time gift that just happened to occur at LSU, and no other coach not named Saban is guaranteed to bring anything close to consistent excellence.

I had to learn to either be realistic with expectations and enjoy the ride, or else be miserable based on how LSU football doesn’t live up to some unachievable standard. The thing that may finally drive me away is not the win totals or even the quality of play, but the circus atmosphere the games have become - but that’s another topic.

Having said all that, the head coach is ultimately responsible for the product, and to the terms of his contract. The obscene amounts of money involved (players’ portion included) complicates everything. The easiest thing to say is “Fire the coach”; much harder is ensuring an overall upgrade if you do.

LSU alum from 43 years ago; fan since I could listen to the radio. For years, I’ve sat through rain, heat, cold, and Curley. I always felt it was a privilege to walk into Tiger Stadium regardless of the record or opponent.

Last Saturday vs SC was the first game I’ve been able to attend thus season, and the first time I have ever left at halftime. The pervasive music/noise, annoying lights, and circus atmosphere was beyond obnoxious and enough to overshadow the game, and drive this Tiger fan out of his beloved stadium.

I don’t know if I’ll be back, but I also realize I’m no longer the target demographic. Very sad.