the cynical side of my says it wont. I've been pretty hardcore about UH athletics for a few years now, and the campus has always dissapointed me in its response to our teams. I hope I'm wrong. the main reasons pep rallies have good attendance is because they do them in the UC at a busy time. People don't make time for athletics, they'll just 'support' if its convenient- especially most alumni. Can you imagine how strong our school would be if even like 30% of its alums gave a damn? We have a ton of grads in the houston area and should be one of the most popular teams. Instead, Roberston remains empty and the program loses money. Undoubtedly, more wins like this are exactly what we need, but it shouldn't be so hard for people to at least support us. People always say that "offense sells tickets." Well since the Briles era (including last year) we've fielded many entertaining football teams and yet people still don't come out. Cougars want to complain about how Ann screwed us over, but look in the freaking mirror. Sure we got a bad break, but what happened since then? We didn't exactly go out and prove em all wrong, did we? [/rant]
Ahh,the morning after. This a pretty emotional one for me, just like it know it is for you Mal. What do you think? Now that you've gotten that big brain around this bad boy and all that it implies I'd wager you're at a different place than when we talked last night. Mal,myself,and many others have waited almost 3 decades for UH to announce their return to the glory days when we ruled the SWC. Some of the best memories in my life are going to those Cotton Bowls as a kiddo. We've endured the breakup of the SWC and the ensuing shaft that happened. Cougar fans have also had to deal with a disconnect between the athletic office and the presidents ear. And I have to admit every time I heard Cougar High,I bristled. But.....it was a matter of time, not only because of the cyclical nature of life,but because Houston is a seat of power, with a rich football tradition at UH. We have started keeping some of the local talent at home and recruiting well in the lines. The Houston area is arguably where the greatest concentration of high school football talentin the lan resides. Keep SOME of that talent and we're off. I'd expect UH to lock up Sumlin to a big deal. Some might say that we can't afford him. I'd say that we can't afford not to get a signature on the dotted line. We filled up the Astrodome on a regular basis and I assure folks we will fill up a new stadium down the road with a jump to the SEC in the next few years not being farfetched. Lastly,hats off as usual to Maggard. He came in and did the job just like he did in Miami. Dave's a true pro who cares. Eat em up !!!!!
It could be because they didn't play on campus for many years, choosing instead to play in the Dome in front of often small crowds (watching usually bad teams). Although the move to Robertson was supposed to lead to better turnout from current students. More than that, it could be that UH was/is a commuter school, with little emphasis on athletics or school spirit, at least when I went there. I lived on campus for 2 years, but how many people go there without ever having that college experience? It's a recipe for school pride that's closer to HCC than A&M. Hopefully, a successful football team and the biggest win in 25 years will bring the folks back. Like you said, there are lots of alums who have been waiting for a reason to get excited.
This. Unfortunately for UH, to get into the Big XII would require realignment withIN that conference. Jettison Iowa State and move a team from the South to the North. OU can't go because they wouldn't break up the TX-OU annual game. OSU can't go because they wouldn't break up the annual OU-OSU game. Conference expansion? Unlikely. As a Texas alum, I'd love to see UH in the mix. I just don't see it happening. I think TCU has a much better shot of getting in, ultimately. Great win, Coogs! I was rooting for you all the way (despite the fact that the OSU loss utterly obliterates Texas' SOS). Cheers!
and, 3. Facilities 4. If Kevin Sumlin keeps showing this kind of improvement, he can get a job at Baylor! (kidding about that last one UH grads!!! i went to law school at UH....and i loved watching you beat the Cowboys yesterday!!)
I'm thrilled, I watched us on all the Eastern Sports and Propaganda Network news shows. Even one win against a top tier team is a big one, however we have to win at home against Tech or all this victory means (in the short term anyway) is we have to win C-USA and we can go into the Liberty Bowl as the #17 team instead of #25 or unranked. Beat the Cowboys AND the Red Raiders AND the Mississippi State Bulldogs AND all comers in C-USA, and we are a big time team and will play in a big time game. But either way its a great win and a sign of progress. BTW friend of mine went to the game with his teenage son and said the Cowboys fans were very civil and even congratulated us on the win.
No kidding. My freshman year was 0-11. I sat through some real crap football in my day, in a totally empty dump of a stadium, and the truth is that until we get a better facility and regularly sell it out, we aren't going anywhere. Especially the Big XII (which will be never).
Thats one thing that I won't complain about. I lived on campus for a few years and I've been to practically every home game over the past 3 and counting seasons. The athletic department has done a good job of advertising the dorms and getting all types of students involved, including commuters. Student turnout at games is great. Anyone (read:Rich Lord types) who says that students don't show up to games clearly doesn't know what they're talking about. The student sections were overflowing for the NW St. game, a meager opponent. They've also stopped selling away sideline tickets because of the expected student turnout for the Tech game. That said- it doesn't translate into campus-wide 'excitement'
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so worried about the snobs leaving Notre Dame in the top 25 after their lost. About time we get some respect. Keep it going. We beat Tech in a couple of wks maybe we can get in the top 18.
Maybe if Tech beats UT then College Game Day can broadcast from the UH campus on the 26th. Nothing wrong with wishful thinking
wishful thinking, but would be totally bad ass...I'm still proud of the coogs...can't wait til next week...
If you want to relive the magic, it's on FSN right now. edit. maybe theyre not, it's like a quick highlight thing.
