PhoenixRising2 wrote:

godukes1970 wrote:

Robert Morris Won't Be Able to Fill It's New Arena.  "If you build it, and they still won't come!" http://www.rmusentrymedia.com/opinioneditorial/opinion-if-you-build-it-they-still-wont-come/
 

The above article is from 2015.

I believe that this article still holds water.  I've reviewed Bobby Mo's home attendance over the past several years when they were the reigning kings of the NEC, and I struggled to find very few dates that they were even close to a sell-out.  As I recall, the only true sell-out was their 1st round NIT game against Kentucky a few years ago.   As a taxpayer, it ticks me off that they recently received a $2 million grant from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program for this athletic arena which will create very few, if any, new permanent jobs and provide limited activities for the surrounding community.  I think that private colleges should generally not be funded with government grants for athletic facilities unless the facility is located on or near a bluff in a large city and whose college's name starts with the letter "D". 
 

Ferry's focused on the Tournament.

Lot of work to get ready for 40 minutes.

If the team has to play at the convention center and similar sites next year, it makes sense to me to keep the current coach. At the end of the peripatetic season, bring in a new coach to reopen the PC with a bang. Start fresh in both areas. 

PhoenixRising2 wrote:

ElDuque wrote:

Ferry's focused on the Tournament.

Lot of work to get ready for 40 minutes.

What other coaches can do in two years, it takes Jimmy 10 years to build a program (he says).
What other coaches can do in two days, it takes Jimmy the whole season to game plan a 40 minute contest. He just wanted to peak for the A-10 tourney.

Here's one for you, ElDuque. I just want to friggin' scream.
http://triblive.com/sports/kevingorman/12032690-74/ferry-duquesne-dukes
Why the hell does Ferry deserve anything?  Gorman is an idiot; has anyone seen this clown at Palumbo?

 

These stories are being planted by the administration. Now it's obvious. Just read the new "point in favor of keeping Ferry," all of which are lifted right from the discussions on this board. E.g., Lewis would leave if Ferry left.

​BOHICA ladies and gentlemen. Ferry's here for the long term.