'Locals don't care much'

I'm engaged in an email conversation with some pretty ardent Georgia basketball fans about the future of the program. Basically, we are discussing finger on the pulse type stuff with big time donors and other athletic supporters. In light of Kevin O'Neill's dismissal at Southern Cal (for my very own snark on that go here), Mark Ennis, who covers Louisville athletics hit the nail on the head:

@danwolken USC a lot like UGA basketball. Plenty of talent around, average league, but locals don't care much.
— Mark Ennis (@Mengus22) January 14, 2013

Absolutely nothing to argue with there. Sadly, what Mark Ennis and Dan Wolken sees is exactly what is being borne out. Locals don't care. Student's don't care. I haven't seen much evidence that the University administration proper cares, other than Dr. Adams' attendance at games.

Georgia basketball should be a jewel in the crown of UGA's athletic department instead of a punch line for USA Today bloggers. Sadly, it isn't.

TD

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