Jackson State's head coach Tomekia Reed interview with the Basketball podcast
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DAHILL
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Absolutely nothing…. But I said that to say this….. we have to start supporting these winning programs even more…. No knock on any of the real fans… but I simply dont see how a woman who has ran through the SWAC multiple years doesnt play in front of a sold out arena each home game. What she did for that program is no different from what Staley did for USC.
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USC was competing for and winning national championships with Staley. That sort of success will galvanize a fanbase. And no matter how good JSU was under Reed (and they were great), they would not reach that level of achievement simply because of a talent disparity.
Also, you have to look at the SWAC basketball fan base as a whole. No matter how successful a team is (men or women), it doesn't lead to a consistent explosion in attendance. There are few sold-out games anywhere in the league.
DAHILL
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Totally agree with you… that’s WE ALL have a problem…. Also why im saying I personally dont see the need to pay a woman’s head coach in this conference 300k… I just dont see a return on it.
The above talent disparity is why I somewhat understand SWAC fans apathy . No matter how many conference titles you win they are just 1st rd. Tournament fodder( One tourney win both men & women's since 1985 , excluding "play in"). I was a very apathetic fan once myself so I can somewhat understand considering our best Black talent has abandoned the Conference. I appreciate the young people that do want to come play here though & I try my best to support them. Even if some athletes have settled for our schools & are looking for something "better".
The above talent disparity is why I somewhat understand SWAC fans apathy . No matter how many conference titles you win they are just 1st rd. Tournament fodder( One tourney win both men & women's since 1985 , excluding "play in"). I was a very apathetic fan once myself so I can somewhat understand considering our best Black talent has abandoned the Conference. I appreciate the young people that do want to come play here though & I try my best to support them. Even if some athletes have settled for our schools & many are looking for something "better" in the portal.