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       Re: Game 9: v Air Force, 12/7 3pm (in Frisco, TX)
       By: sbu1991 Date: December 8, 2024, 5:27 pm
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       SB only managed 23 points in the first half on dreadful
       shooting, not just from beyond the arc.
       No inside scoring presence. No rim protector.
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       Re: Game 9: v Air Force, 12/7 3pm (in Frisco, TX)
       By: guest441 Date: December 9, 2024, 3:35 pm
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       [quote author=Moveitfred link=topic=1138.msg44781#msg44781
       date=1733507289]
       >>>>a coach can drive fundraising and fan/player interest<<<<
       Yeah, that's a bug of mine with Ford. I just don't get a sense
       he has much interest in engaging with the community and fans.
       Seems he is present at key events, and he does present himself
       well in the post-game pressers. Also, from what I've heard his
       players generally like and respect him.
       I know this is drawing comparisons to someone he is not, but
       we've said before how Pikiell would regularly take the mic after
       games to say a few words and thank the fans. Pretty simple,
       low-stakes gesture that made it seem like he cared. Of course
       Pikiell also had kids in the district, and I would regularly see
       him and talk to him around town. Not that this is such a huge
       point, but I've never seen Ford outside of the arena. I'm not
       out looking for him but just seems telling all these years that
       I've never seen him at a community event or even in a store or
       something.
       I've just always gotten the feeling that Ford arrives, does his
       job, and leaves.
       Is it fair to say that beyond the job of coaching Ford seems a
       bit unapproachable or distant?
       And I have to wonder too, if he is would it make a difference
       (ie, ticket sales/NIL money/etc) if he wasn't?
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       Ford raises money for his team and does a good job at it.
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