Bates to Michigan?

[gallopingghost]

He did mention that nothing will substantially change with the tailgate situation this year, but that the tailgating would definitely be revisited with the newly elected mayor for next years entertainment license.

Can't someone hack into the mayah's computer and get some compromising pictures? Where are the geeks/nerds when you need them?

Or couldn't 81 deliver him a bag full of cash?

There must be some way to get to this bureaucrat.

[DavidGordonsFoot]

After a short introduction from Bates, some whalepants raced to the microphone when Bates opened for Q&A and started rambling on about vetoing Uconn from the ACC and questioning why Rutgers wasn't invited after Cuse/Pitt joined the conference to re-create the old Big East. I figured it might have been HJS until the guy finished with a parting shot that questioned the firing of Steve Donahue.

this is fucking beautiful.

[twballgame9]

He did mention that nothing will substantially change with the tailgate situation this year, but that the tailgating would definitely be revisited with the newly elected mayor for next years entertainment license.

Can't someone hack into the mayah's computer and get some compromising pictures? Where are the geeks/nerds when you need them?

Or couldn't 81 deliver him a bag full of cash?

There must be some way to get to this bureaucrat.

How about the fact that he went to BC?

[2001Eagle]

Free tickets or free coke/hot dogs are GDF's marketing genius. "Bo's men are coming home to right the ship" LMFAO! I guess that means at best another Rose Bowl loss! No NFL head coach is going to Michigan by their own choice. Les Miles might be looking for a retirement job after losing to Miss St. TOB is available, perfect for M. He will win 9 games every year and beat OSU 70% of the time.

The tough part about the Michigan job is having to live in Michigan.

Ann Arbor is a nice place. Don't think I could live here for more than the 2 years I am but I also don't have a family or need to worry about school systems or the like. Plus there are like 8 decent golf courses within a 15 minute drive from me. So that's an added bonus.

Have you played Pierce Lake? When I was there it was the only one I played other than the M course.

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

seriously... you have the mayors of both cities that the campus resides in as alumni. how can we not get better treatment from the locals?

[Logitano]

EO Nametag event in NYC tomorrow night with the Master himself. I will report back if the question is raised.

This strikes me as an event where a diploma mill joke would elicit some sort of reaction. If you get the mic, I say go for it.

Standing room only at the Union League Club last night.
After a short introduction from Bates, some whalepants raced to the microphone when Bates opened for Q&A and started rambling on about vetoing Uconn from the ACC and questioning why Rutgers wasn't invited after Cuse/Pitt joined the conference to re-create the old Big East. I figured it might have been HJS until the guy finished with a parting shot that questioned the firing of Steve Donahue.

After a BC alumni relations individual had the whalepants removed from the microphone, there were a few more questions about the master plan and shea field tailgating situation. Bates denied the rumor that the master plan announcement was being delayed due to lack of fundraising. He then mentioned that the initial implementation of the wristband situation was handled poorly and there will be changes for the clemson game, but declined to specify any details. He did mention that nothing will substantially change with the tailgate situation this year, but that the tailgating would definitely be revisited with the newly elected mayor for next years entertainment license.

Whalepants also was very angry about ND getting special treatment from the ACC and asked why did Bates allow that. Bates responded that he is a Michigan grad who works for Boston College, he does not want ND to get any special treatment. To summarize this graduate of BC from the 1960s was much more concerned with the well being of UConn and RU, the preservation of the old Big East and also hates Notre Dame. Yes, he was that much of a stereotype! Also, it is totally up to Jerry York which is why BC does not or has not participated in the MSG game over Thanksgiving vs Cornell. Jerry for whatever his reasons does not want to play at MSG.

[DavidGordonsFoot]

EO Nametag event in NYC tomorrow night with the Master himself. I will report back if the question is raised.

This strikes me as an event where a diploma mill joke would elicit some sort of reaction. If you get the mic, I say go for it.

Standing room only at the Union League Club last night.
After a short introduction from Bates, some whalepants raced to the microphone when Bates opened for Q&A and started rambling on about vetoing Uconn from the ACC and questioning why Rutgers wasn't invited after Cuse/Pitt joined the conference to re-create the old Big East. I figured it might have been HJS until the guy finished with a parting shot that questioned the firing of Steve Donahue.

After a BC alumni relations individual had the whalepants removed from the microphone, there were a few more questions about the master plan and shea field tailgating situation. Bates denied the rumor that the master plan announcement was being delayed due to lack of fundraising. He then mentioned that the initial implementation of the wristband situation was handled poorly and there will be changes for the clemson game, but declined to specify any details. He did mention that nothing will substantially change with the tailgate situation this year, but that the tailgating would definitely be revisited with the newly elected mayor for next years entertainment license.

Whalepants also was very angry about ND getting special treatment from the ACC and asked why did Bates allow that. Bates responded that he is a Michigan grad who works for Boston College, he does not want ND to get any special treatment. To summarize this graduate of BC from the 1960s was much more concerned with the well being of UConn and RU, the preservation of the old Big East and also hates Notre Dame. Yes, he was that much of a stereotype! Also, it is totally up to Jerry York which is why BC does not or has not participated in the MSG game over Thanksgiving vs Cornell. Jerry for whatever his reasons does not want to play at MSG.

Sounds like whalepants is a big TOB fan.

[claver2010]

so hoke down 30-7 in the 4th leaves in a qb who was so concussed he could barely walk

[commavegarage]

seriously... you have the mayors of both cities that the campus resides in as alumni. how can we not get better treatment from the locals?

Bates told me the permits are going to be brought up for discussion with the mayors office in the offseason...not sure if its a multi year permit deal or a every year thing.

as tre alludes to here, I get being restricted with that idiot mumbles in office, but if we cant get a better situation with walsh our negotiators aren't doing their job.

[MilitantEagle]

seriously... you have the mayors of both cities that the campus resides in as alumni. how can we not get better treatment from the locals?

Bates told me the permits are going to be brought up for discussion with the mayors office in the offseason...not sure if its a multi year permit deal or a every year thing.

as tre alludes to here, I get being restricted with that idiot mumbles in office, but if we cant get a better situation with walsh our negotiators aren't doing their job.

Considering Walsh wants bars to stay open until 3 or 4 in the morning, I agree. He supports partying.

[BCSUPERFAN22]

seriously... you have the mayors of both cities that the campus resides in as alumni. how can we not get better treatment from the locals?

Bates told me the permits are going to be brought up for discussion with the mayors office in the offseason...not sure if its a multi year permit deal or a every year thing.

as tre alludes to here, I get being restricted with that idiot mumbles in office, but if we cant get a better situation with walsh our negotiators aren't doing their job.

I think much like everything at BC in recent history (HC and AD positions that were so atrocious that small upgrades are seen monumental improvements) the people that tailgate have been so used to shitty rules and being beaten down for so long that even a mediocre improvement would be applauded.

From my perspective, as someone who has a spot and pays for it every year, I would honestly be happy with just being able to get on campus whenever we arrive as opposed to being herded in as soon as the clock strikes [three hours before kickoff]. Even if BC has to maintain a 3 hour rule, at least let people into their spots to set up and just say, don't start your grills until 3 hours prior, or something like that. We drive up from CT, and more or less have to time our arrival perfectly, otherwise we are forced to drive around aimlessly and hopefully get in line at the right time. The way it works now, if we don't time it PERFECTLY, we can be sitting in traffic and not get to our spot in Robsham for 15-20 minutes, now the 3 hours we have been allotted has been reduced by 15-30 minutes.

If the neighbors are worried about extended tailgating because "people will be too drunk" or whatever their outrageous claim is, the alternative is that people who tailgate, that wait to get into the lots, are going to park on the side streets and drink anyway (most likely in their neighborhoods). Allowing cars in early is a net win for everyone (cuts down on traffic, keeps it all on campus, allows tailgaters more flexibility in arrival, etc...),

At this point, Im not even advocating unlimited tailgating. 3 hours is more than enough for me, I dont need to be sitting there all day. All I would ask is to just open the campus an hour or two early for people to drive in/set-up, and let them "actively tailgate" (however they want to define that) for 3 hours prior, its just mind boggling how they treat everyone now.

[twballgame9]

I'm advocating as much tailgating as is necessary to get BC fans to actually want to go into the game before it starts.

[BCMurt09]

"Tailgating starts 3 hours prior to kickoff" really means "You can start driving your car onto Shea Field (or wherever else) 3 hours prior."

A decent compromise would be to open the lots for a period of time on Friday night. Say something like "From 6PM-10PM, you can park your car in your spot for the game on Saturday." No tailgating would be allowed at that time, obviously, but at least then you would have the majority of cars parked on Friday which would cut down on traffic Saturday. Concerns about traffic on Friday would be justified, especially during rush hour, but you're affording a four hour window to park allowing people to spread out when they arrive.

[HJS]

"Tailgating starts 3 hours prior to kickoff" really means "You can start driving your car onto Shea Field (or wherever else) 3 hours prior."

A decent compromise would be to open the lots for a period of time on Friday night. Say something like "From 6PM-10PM, you can park your car in your spot for the game on Saturday." No tailgating would be allowed at that time, obviously, but at least then you would have the majority of cars parked on Friday which would cut down on traffic Saturday. Concerns about traffic on Friday would be justified, especially during rush hour, but you're affording a four hour window to park allowing people to spread out when they arrive.

A decent compromise would be that the lots open at 8:00 the morning of Gameday regardless of kickoff time. Traffic issues would be resolved as there would be no crush getting onto campus (folks would just arrive organically). If you want to give the city a win, restrict post-game tailgating to 2-hours (zero for night games). BC should also do away with all the self-imposed, nonsensical nanny-state rules they have for things like access to Shea or playing games, etc.

[BCSUPERFAN22]

Coachingsearch.com just reported that Michigan has formally reached out to gauge the interest of both Bates and the yukon AD.

[angrychicken]

Coachingsearch.com just reported that Michigan has formally reached out to gauge the interest of both Bates and the yukon AD.

Any word on Florida or any other SEC school reaching out to gauge the interest of Addazio?

[HJS]

Coachingsearch.com just reported that Michigan has formally reached out to gauge the interest of both Bates and the yukon AD.

Here's the link: http://coachingsearch.247sports.com/Art ... s-31598335

Note that they didn't "formally" reach out as that would mean that they have already fired Brandon.

[BCSUPERFAN22]

Coachingsearch.com just reported that Michigan has formally reached out to gauge the interest of both Bates and the yukon AD.

Here's the link: http://coachingsearch.247sports.com/Art ... s-31598335

Note that they didn't "formally" reach out as that would mean that they have already fired Brandon.

Yes I meant to say there is a substantiated "report" as opposed to us just speculating since he went to UM.

[twballgame9]

OH NOES!

[angrychicken]

OH NOES!

ix-nay on the olograms-hay

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

his butt cut would fit in better in michigan

[angrychicken]

Dust off the tanning beds.

[DavidGordonsFoot]

Dust off the tanning beds.

This would be a very BC thing to do. I love it. Bring him back.

[TobaccoRoadEagle]

I think Ryan Day would be the top candidate if this position were to somehow open up.

we know what you think

[Eaglekeeper]

The lots should open 4 hours prior to a 3:30 or later start. There does not appear to be much demand for any earlier access. Noon and 1 pm starts most fans don't arrive even at 10 AM.

[commavegarage]

:chewbanka

"Tailgating starts 3 hours prior to kickoff" really means "You can start driving your car onto Shea Field (or wherever else) 3 hours prior."

A decent compromise would be to open the lots for a period of time on Friday night. Say something like "From 6PM-10PM, you can park your car in your spot for the game on Saturday." No tailgating would be allowed at that time, obviously, but at least then you would have the majority of cars parked on Friday which would cut down on traffic Saturday. Concerns about traffic on Friday would be justified, especially during rush hour, but you're affording a four hour window to park allowing people to spread out when they arrive.

A decent compromise would be that the lots open at 8:00 the morning of Gameday regardless of kickoff time. Traffic issues would be resolved as there would be no crush getting onto campus (folks would just arrive organically). If you want to give the city a win, restrict post-game tailgating to 2-hours (zero for night games). BC should also do away with all the self-imposed, nonsensical nanny-state rules they have for things like access to Shea or playing games, etc.

is there a situation where theres more than 2 hrs of post game tailgating?

agree with your idea, unfortunately it will never happen though.

[hansen]

A decent compromise would be to open the lots for a period of time on Friday night. Say something like "From 6PM-10PM, you can park your car in your spot for the game on Saturday." No tailgating would be allowed at that time, obviously, but at least then you would have the majority of cars parked on Friday which would cut down on traffic Saturday. Concerns about traffic on Friday would be justified, especially during rush hour, but you're affording a four hour window to park allowing people to spread out when they arrive.

this is a really good idea.* i recommend sending it to Bates' minions.

*this opinion has nothing to do with the fact that Murt is the toughest, handsomest, smartest poster on this board

[claver2010]

if bates isn't going to go to war with the neighbors this year, they should move an hour from postgame to pregame.

eliminates the rat race of set up, etc. and i'd say 50% max even tailgate post game with 10-20% even using the 2 hours.

[DavidGordonsFoot]

I'd be surprised if Michigan hires Bates, but I won't lose any sleep over it if it happens. Bates has done some good things here, but he has not been a miracle worker. Soliciting and listening to customer feedback and having a grasp on social media are not difficult qualities to replace. He has made one good hire and the jury is still out on his second. And we've already griped plenty about his football scheduling.

[DavidGordonsFoot]

if bates isn't going to go to war with the neighbors this year, they should move an hour from postgame to pregame.

eliminates the rat race of set up, etc. and i'd say 50% max even tailgate post game with 10-20% even using the 2 hours.

Good idea. The families always split right after the game, it's already a long day for young children without post game tailgating.