The Official War Against John Currie Thread

[j-von]

I've been gone all day but I support the billboard plan.

What's the next step?  Scouting out all of the possible spots, getting the prices, and then voting on where to start?  I'd be happy to help here, just let me know.

Go find billboard spots.  I keep thinking of one across from what I think is 3rd or 4th street near where the McCullough building is, that when I was there, I thought was an odd place for a billboard.  Probably gone now.  If it's there, it's gotta be cheap and would be as effective as anything.  But wherever, just look for open spots that will be easy for media types to photograph/film.

So, firejohncurrie.com.  Is that what we're going with?  We need to get the owner of that on board (I presume he or she is as they currently have it going to The Fire John Currie Kansas State Basketball Board on goEMAW.com.

The user that registered the domain is "CFoD".

Do you think we should just start a new thread where people can put in billboard spots that they've seen open?  We can do it in this thread, I'm just afraid it will get difficult to keep track of and we're going to need a focused effort to make this work.  I'll try to drive around tomorrow to see what I can find.

We may want to call Thomas Sign Co. at (785) 537-2010.  They do billboard work and may know of open spots.

[wabash909]

We may want to call Thomas Sign Co. at (785) 537-2010.  They do billboard work and may know of open spots.

Start there.  They've got the Manhattan inventory and the pricing.

Thomas Sign Advertising   1515 Fair Ln   Manhattan   KS   66502-4218   785-537-2010

[Pete]

Maybe we could look into large lawn signs, and see if Fraternity house would want one in their yard? 

[felix rex]

Trim and 42 are right in that we need a swift, immediate, and noticeable response to this hire. AZcat is right in that Weber will win enough games the first year to make the short-sighted crowd think everything is OK. But we've seen the blueprint at Illinois. By year 2 and definitely by year 3, the wheels will be coming off. By that time, we will have an organized and reputable protest movement in place for people to join. So aside from moving quickly to secure a billboard somewhere in Manhattan right now, there's no need to rush the major fund-raising and other efforts. Be deliberate. Do it right. Unfortunately, we have time.

[AzCat]

I think you guys are misidentifying the moment given the reality of the situation.  Consider the expectations / probable outcomes for the program given the level of returning talent and Weber's well-established glide path:

2012 - 2013: Sweet Sixteen
2013 - 2014: NCAA Tournament
2014 - 2015: Post-season, probably NCAA / NIT bubble
2015 - ????: CBA / CIT bubble in perpetuity

And the corresponding 'tuck responses:

2012 - 2013: "Weber is clearly better than Martin!  Neither Frank nor Huggie got this far in their first year!  We're so lucky to have Weber!"
2013 - 2014: "NCAA Tournament in the first two years!  Frank didn't do that!  Weber is soooooo much better than Frank it's not even funny!"
2014 - 2015: "Post season baby!  Two NCAAs & one NIT in his first three years, just like Frank!  Weber may be the best coach in KSU basketball history!"
2015 - ????: "He's a nice guy.  Look at all the success he had in his first three years, clearly he just needs a little more time."

If you guys actually succeed in starting an honest conversation about John Currie's place at Kansas State right now you'll probably find a statue of Currie right next to Ernie Barrett out in front of Bramlage no later than next year.  And as a final "eff You!" to KSU hoops fans on his way out the door, Currie will dust off that 10-year rolling lifetime contract Snyder had and sign Weber to the same deal at a salary just a bit higher than KU is paying Self.  By all means, if that's the sort of outcome you're looking for then go right ahead and try to have a polite conversation about Currie's performance because right now he's fitting y'all for clown suits.

No, this is very clearly not a, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" moment.  Heck, it's not even an, "Ich bin ein jelly donut!" moment.  No, this is undeniably a, "Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!?" moment.  The Marquess of Queensbury rules are *not* in effect.  What is called for here is not a polite discussion but a truly futile & stupid gesture that's so offensive that even the 'tucks will remember it in five years when a real discussion will be possible. 

[unleashthemob]

I think you guys are misidentifying the moment given the reality of the situation.  Consider the expectations / probable outcomes for the program given the level of returning talent and Weber's well-established glide path:

2012 - 2013: Sweet Sixteenu
2013 - 2014: NCAA Tournament
2014 - 2015: Post-season, probably NCAA / NIT bubble
2015 - ????: CBA / CIT bubble in perpetuity

And the corresponding 'tuck responses:

2012 - 2013: "Weber is clearly better than Martin!  Neither Frank nor Huggie got this far in their first year!  We're so lucky to have Weber!"
2013 - 2014: "NCAA Tournament in the first two years!  Frank didn't do that!  Weber is soooooo much better than Frank it's not even funny!"
2014 - 2015: "Post season baby!  Two NCAAs & one NIT in his first three years, just like Frank!  Weber may be the best coach in KSU basketball history!"
2015 - ????: "He's a nice guy.  Look at all the success he had in his first three years, clearly he just needs a little more time."

If you guys actually succeed in starting an honest conversation about John Currie's place at Kansas State right now you'll probably find a statue of Currie right next to Ernie Barrett out in front of Bramlage no later than next year.  And as a final "eff You!" to KSU hoops fans on his way out the door, Currie will dust off that 10-year rolling lifetime contract Snyder had and sign Weber to the same deal at a salary just a bit higher than KU is paying Self.  By all means, if that's the sort of outcome you're looking for then go right ahead and try to have a polite conversation about Currie's performance because right now he's fitting y'all for clown suits.

No, this is very clearly not a, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" moment.  Heck, it's not even an, "Ich bin ein jelly donut!" moment.  No, this is undeniably a, "Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!?" moment.  The Marquess of Queensbury rules are *not* in effect.  What is called for here is not a polite discussion but a truly futile & stupid gesture that's so offensive that even the 'tucks will remember it in five years when a real discussion will be possible.

lol...this whole thread makes me think of the movie Animal House

[PikNik17]

Who is setting up the PayPal account?  I think we have people ready to donate for billboards.

[_33]

We need Rodney, Gip, Angel, etc. to leave. Missing the NCAA tournament next year is the only way any of this will have an effect. We need to suck.

[Kat Kid]

Who is setting up the PayPal account?  I think we have people ready to donate for billboards.

I believe Pete is your man.

[LickNeckey]

Two things.

1.  The Billboard that features GTM adverts on McCall and Tuttle Creek would be perfect.  It is a prime spot and would indicate/imply Dreiling support.  Doubt he would do it but would be powerful and surely he isn't happy.

2.  Fly the banner at the Spring Game.  Strike while the iron is hot.

[bruce]

Is there anything available on Schulz's commute to/from work?

[Trim]

Two things.

1.  The Billboard that features GTM adverts on McCall and Tuttle Creek would be perfect.  It is a prime spot and would indicate/imply Dreiling support.  Doubt he would do it but would be powerful and surely he isn't happy.

2.  Fly the banner at the Spring Game.  Strike while the iron is hot.

Dreiling has already come out in support of the Schulz/Currie/Weber triumvirate.

[AzCat]

Two things.

1.  The Billboard that features GTM adverts on McCall and Tuttle Creek would be perfect.  It is a prime spot and would indicate/imply Dreiling support.  Doubt he would do it but would be powerful and surely he isn't happy.

2.  Fly the banner at the Spring Game.  Strike while the iron is hot.

Dreiling has already come out in support of the Schulz/Currie/Weber triumvirate.

Seemed kind of like the mood he'd be in when he said, "Oh those crazy kids!" just after a pack of hooligans placed a bag of flaming dogshit on his front porch & rang the bell.  A rather pro forma sort of support on his part.

[LickNeckey]

his financial interests are obviously to entangled to be objective.

maybe if i was making hundreds of thousands of dollars off the ability to exclusively peddle my wares at the stadiums i wouldn't be so devastated by the raging dumpster fire that is our AD

[felix rex]

his financial interests are obviously to entangled to be objective.

maybe if i was making hundreds of thousands of dollars off the ability to exclusively peddle my wares at the stadiums i wouldn't be so devastated by the raging dumpster fire that is our AD

Yeah. It's hard to get too optimistic about getting a guy who literally fabricates chair backs to rally to our cause.

[EMAWesome]

I think a shirt saying "John Currie hates K-State" would be pretty amazing.

I have an idea...

Lol. Kougs just got me on the #firecurrie bandwagon with this one shirt alone.

Awesome, but it shouldn't have taken the shirt to get you on the bandwagon. This bandwagon should be a no-brainer for anyone who loves EMAW.

It's fantastic but shouldn't John Currie be referenced very clearly on the front so it'll be comprehensible to those playing along at home via their televisions? 

Indeed, good call. I'll update it.

Definitely needs changed...a KU co-worker was looking over my shoulder, saw the design & said that he wants one of those shirts...I love the concept, but needs a "john Currie is.....The ENEMY OF THE STATE" type of vibe

[kougar24]

I think a shirt saying "John Currie hates K-State" would be pretty amazing.

I have an idea...

Lol. Kougs just got me on the #firecurrie bandwagon with this one shirt alone.

Awesome, but it shouldn't have taken the shirt to get you on the bandwagon. This bandwagon should be a no-brainer for anyone who loves EMAW.

It's fantastic but shouldn't John Currie be referenced very clearly on the front so it'll be comprehensible to those playing along at home via their televisions? 

Indeed, good call. I'll update it.

Definitely needs changed...a KU co-worker was looking over my shoulder, saw the design & said that he wants one of those shirts...I love the concept, but needs a "john Currie is.....The ENEMY OF THE STATE" type of vibe

I think it would be pretty EMAWesome if a KU fan was strutting around in a shirt that had "firejohncurrie.com" on it...

[cdwildcat]

It is my view that death threats and violent fantasies are not very helpful when trying to argue with someone.

yeah, don't do or threaten anything violent, don't break anything, don't vandalize anything, don't do anything illegal.  #burnitdown is not a literal movement.

Are you sure about that?  http://goEMAW.com/forum/index.php?topic=20448.0

[GoodForAnother]

Alright with the Underwood news I'm officially on board with this war.

[WildcatNkilt]

A billboard needs to go up in KC.  In order for this to get strong legs...it needs to be viewed by a lot of eyes (and large KC media).  This would make a great talking point for BITB, rest of 810 and 610.  I personally would feel like one in KC is just as important or more important than Manhattan.

[0.42]

I don't care whether the billboard is in KC or MHK, but it needs to go up ASAP. crap's getting out of control quickly.

[GoodForAnother]

A billboard needs to go up in KC.  In order for this to get strong legs...it needs to be viewed by a lot of eyes (and large KC media).  This would make a great talking point for BITB, rest of 810 and 610.  I personally would feel like one in KC is just as important or more important than Manhattan.

Lamar wants like 5 grand plus for a billboad in KC

[CNS]

Guys, it needs to not mention goEMAW.  Hear me out....there are many who may listen to the message that will fully or at least partially discount it because of their tuck-feelings about us.

We have to take the us vs them out of this.

If we can do this and use the billboard to make solid, clear, logical points to fire currie, so that most fans reading it would listen to the points, I am in.  I am not getting tix and would gladly put down some $ for the billboard.

We need to take all personality out of this.  It can't be about style.  It has to be about action.

[bruce]

Is there anyone (Panjandrum?) who can bring both boards together for MEGA-BILLBOARD?

[DQ12]

Guys, it needs to not mention goEMAW.  Hear me out....there are many who may listen to the message that will fully or at least partially discount it because of their tuck-feelings about us.

We have to take the us vs them out of this.

If we can do this and use the billboard to make solid, clear, logical points to fire currie, so that most fans reading it would listen to the points, I am in.  I am not getting tix and would gladly put down some $ for the billboard.

We need to take all personality out of this.  It can't be about style.  It has to be about action.

I agree.  For better or worse, goEMAW has a stigma behind it, and the more we can help the tucks think that this is "their" idea and not "goEMAW's" the better.