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getrdonecat wrote: My post is to just say this is how the businesses in Great Falls are reacting. I hope that a bunch of people pick up the slack and fill it for MSU Athletics sake.
Agreed.goldencat wrote:If your all done supporting it in Great Falls we will take it in Billings!
Could Billings do another one? Its close enough for the team to travel there and back in the same day. I would definitely make the trip for that.ImagineSanta wrote:Agreed.goldencat wrote:If your all done supporting it in Great Falls we will take it in Billings!
I'm sorry, but that attitude just smacks of cutting your nose off to spite your face. I'm mad, I'm taking my toys and going home. I guess everyone has the choice to shop with your feet and voice your displeasure with your money, but I'll go on record to say it seems like a very petty issue to drop your support for an event over.getrdonecat wrote:If I was going to attend to "learn" about Bobcat Football then Rob Ash would be the man for the job. If I was going to "learn" about football in general then there are countless other people that would be more suited to fit the bill. If I wanted to go "learn" about the shortcomings of the NCAA I surely wouldn't look at the president of the association.Bay Area Cat wrote:Actually, having the head of the NCAA speak at an NCAA team event is more on-point than having an old NFL player (especially one that knows nothing about MSU) speak at such an event.getrdonecat wrote:They are selling a politician at a sports orientated event.
But I totally understand how many people are more interested in seeing (and maybe taking a picture with) a celebrity than to hear somebody speak about matters relating to NCAA sports.
I remember seeing Terry Bradshaw (who was my hero at the time) speak at the national FFA convention in Kansas City, and being really excited about it (and that was with 20,000 other people in the arena). Had they had the Secretary of Agriculture speak instead, I wouldn't have been excited, even thought that would have been far more on-point for what we were there to learn about.
I go to be ENTERTAINED, spend some $$ and have a good time with the Bobcat faithful. Sounds like the Halftime is going to be the place to do that on April 11th "joke".
Its a personal choice. I don't go to Walmart, Sam's Club or any other mega conclomerate, I don't shop online and I don't even have a facebook. All are personal choices. I also am not teling anyone else do anything. My post is to just say this is how the businesses in Great Falls are reacting. I hope that a bunch of people pick up the slack and fill it for MSU Athletics sake.
Thank you...I agree completely. Getrdonecat says that he goes to the TC "to be entertained, spend some $$, and have a good time with the Bobcat faithful", and I'll guarantee that he could still accomplish all those same goals this year, if he didn't let his panties get into such a twist about the speaker. Some years, the speaker has only talked for about 10-15 minutes, so that shouldn't ruin an event that goes on for 4-5 hours, for anyone.KittieKop wrote:I'm sorry, but that attitude just smacks of cutting your nose off to spite your face. I'm mad, I'm taking my toys and going home. I guess everyone has the choice to shop with your feet and voice your displeasure with your money, but I'll go on record to say it seems like a very petty issue to drop your support for an event over.getrdonecat wrote:If I was going to attend to "learn" about Bobcat Football then Rob Ash would be the man for the job. If I was going to "learn" about football in general then there are countless other people that would be more suited to fit the bill. If I wanted to go "learn" about the shortcomings of the NCAA I surely wouldn't look at the president of the association.Bay Area Cat wrote:Actually, having the head of the NCAA speak at an NCAA team event is more on-point than having an old NFL player (especially one that knows nothing about MSU) speak at such an event.getrdonecat wrote:They are selling a politician at a sports orientated event.
But I totally understand how many people are more interested in seeing (and maybe taking a picture with) a celebrity than to hear somebody speak about matters relating to NCAA sports.
I remember seeing Terry Bradshaw (who was my hero at the time) speak at the national FFA convention in Kansas City, and being really excited about it (and that was with 20,000 other people in the arena). Had they had the Secretary of Agriculture speak instead, I wouldn't have been excited, even thought that would have been far more on-point for what we were there to learn about.
I go to be ENTERTAINED, spend some $$ and have a good time with the Bobcat faithful. Sounds like the Halftime is going to be the place to do that on April 11th "joke".
Its a personal choice. I don't go to Walmart, Sam's Club or any other mega conclomerate, I don't shop online and I don't even have a facebook. All are personal choices. I also am not teling anyone else do anything. My post is to just say this is how the businesses in Great Falls are reacting. I hope that a bunch of people pick up the slack and fill it for MSU Athletics sake.
KittieKop wrote:I'm sorry, but that attitude just smacks of cutting your nose off to spite your face. I'm mad, I'm taking my toys and going home. I guess everyone has the choice to shop with your feet and voice your displeasure with your money, but I'll go on record to say it seems like a very petty issue to drop your support for an event over.getrdonecat wrote:So grab your toys and some friends and come play. There is plenty of room.Bay Area Cat wrote:Actually, having the head of the NCAA speak at an NCAA team event is more on-point than having an old NFL player (especially one that knows nothing about MSU) speak at such an event.getrdonecat wrote:They are selling a politician at a sports orientated event.
But I totally understand how many people are more interested in seeing (and maybe taking a picture with) a celebrity than to hear somebody speak about matters relating to NCAA sports.
I remember seeing Terry Bradshaw (who was my hero at the time) speak at the national FFA convention in Kansas City, and being really excited about it (and that was with 20,000 other people in the arena). Had they had the Secretary of Agriculture speak instead, I wouldn't have been excited, even thought that would have been far more on-point for what we were there to learn about.
If I was going to attend to "learn" about Bobcat Football then Rob Ash would be the man for the job. If I was going to "learn" about football in general then there are countless other people that would be more suited to fit the bill. If I wanted to go "learn" about the shortcomings of the NCAA I surely wouldn't look at the president of the association.
I go to be ENTERTAINED, spend some $$ and have a good time with the Bobcat faithful. Sounds like the Halftime is going to be the place to do that on April 11th "joke".
Its a personal choice. I don't go to Walmart, Sam's Club or any other mega conclomerate, I don't shop online and I don't even have a facebook. All are personal choices. I also am not teling anyone else do anything. My post is to just say this is how the businesses in Great Falls are reacting. I hope that a bunch of people pick up the slack and fill it for MSU Athletics sake.
Ok getrdone, What do you hope to gain by your posts? Are you on a little power trip here? First you say you are disgusted by the choice of the speakergetrdonecat wrote:Grab some friends and your toys and come play!! There is plenty of room.
It's not just the speaker, there have been poor ones before and people were not happy, but the way it was handled. You can't slap someone in the face and then keep coming to the well asking for donations, $$$, and volunteering and support. I am not backing out of everything just what makes me uneasy. Everybody doesn't have to like everybody. Again feel free to jump right in, there are lots of spots open. See ya at the golf tournamnet in Billings.
Does this mean that you can make us panels for our Bobcat popup shelters?catdaddy7 wrote:Ok getrdone, What do you hope to gain by your posts? Are you on a little power trip here? First you say you are disgusted by the choice of the speakergetrdonecat wrote:Grab some friends and your toys and come play!! There is plenty of room.
It's not just the speaker, there have been poor ones before and people were not happy, but the way it was handled. You can't slap someone in the face and then keep coming to the well asking for donations, $$$, and volunteering and support. I am not backing out of everything just what makes me uneasy. Everybody doesn't have to like everybody. Again feel free to jump right in, there are lots of spots open. See ya at the golf tournamnet in Billings.
and will not attend and then you say you hope somebody else picks up your slack? I'm glad I never had you for a teammate! The only people you are hurting
with your comments are the student athletes at MSU. As far as your broad based comments about the business people's attitude, I'd like to know some
names of these people as I am also a business owner in Great Falls and have been for most of my adult life. Oh, and unlike you, most everybody knows
who the Catdaddy is. I am an active member of the GF booster club and I contribute to the Classic by donating a new hunting tent every year,( uh oh, I
think I just gave it away). Cmon man!
I'd be happy to. Message me for more info.allcat wrote:Does this mean that you can make us panels for our Bobcat popup shelters?catdaddy7 wrote:Ok getrdone, What do you hope to gain by your posts? Are you on a little power trip here? First you say you are disgusted by the choice of the speakergetrdonecat wrote:Grab some friends and your toys and come play!! There is plenty of room.
It's not just the speaker, there have been poor ones before and people were not happy, but the way it was handled. You can't slap someone in the face and then keep coming to the well asking for donations, $$$, and volunteering and support. I am not backing out of everything just what makes me uneasy. Everybody doesn't have to like everybody. Again feel free to jump right in, there are lots of spots open. See ya at the golf tournamnet in Billings.
and will not attend and then you say you hope somebody else picks up your slack? I'm glad I never had you for a teammate! The only people you are hurting
with your comments are the student athletes at MSU. As far as your broad based comments about the business people's attitude, I'd like to know some
names of these people as I am also a business owner in Great Falls and have been for most of my adult life. Oh, and unlike you, most everybody knows
who the Catdaddy is. I am an active member of the GF booster club and I contribute to the Classic by donating a new hunting tent every year,( uh oh, I
think I just gave it away). Cmon man!
Hawks86 wrote:Ha. Anybody remember the old celebrity golf tournament in Boz. Decorum and a hazy memory prevent me from telling any of the tales.
Speaking of Evel Kneivel, I got his autograph at the old Slacks Cycle sales, remember that place?, still have it.Cats15 wrote:Hawks86 wrote:Ha. Anybody remember the old celebrity golf tournament in Boz. Decorum and a hazy memory prevent me from telling any of the tales.
I remember it! I was a youngster though. Got George Bretts, Dick Butkus, Bobby Knight and Eval Kneivel autographs from it!
I think one year they made Mick Durham one of the celebrities
Great post ColterColter_Nuanez wrote:This is one of the most fun parts of the entire football season. I seriously look forward to the Triangle Classic from the day the season ends.
As has been mentioned above, the speaker is only a small, small part of this event. The dinner is usually great. You get to mingle with all the coaches and players. You get to talk football with hundreds of other die-hard fans. You get to drink libations. It's a great, great night.
I'll never forget being in the corner of the Sip & Dip with Eric Dickerson and the Kirk clan, listening to Piano Pat. The look on Dickerson's face was absolutely priceless. He thought he'd landed on Mars. And he was having the best time!
Seriously though, don't let the speaker have any influence on if you come to this or not. It's a great event filled with so much fun. If you're on the fence, come, find me and I'll buy you a drink. I just have to avoid CatDaddy a little better this year so I don't need aspirin so badly during the scrimmage again like last year