Battle of the Ages

That's right, currently, there is a battle raging on the Gaucho Loco Message Boards. For those of you who don't post or read the Message Board, let me give you a brief rundown of the controversy with a video clip.



Well, it's not quite the Battle of Helms Deep (it's more like the clip below), but it's getting there. Basically, the battle comes down to several warring factions.



There are those who believe UCSB basketball is done for the season because of the incredible lack of consistency since Big West started. Within this group, there are those who think that UCSB basketball will continue to stink for as long as Bob Williams is the coach. This group also believes that attendance will not increase until someone with some spirit gets into the AD throne and excommunicates Bob from Gaucholand.

On the other side are those who believe that the season is not done and they want to kill the other side. They believe that part of the problem stems from the lack of attendance by the student body. This side strongly believes that we have some fair weathered fans at UCSB (Can't disagree there). This side also repeatedly throws out suggestions to improve home attendance.

I think both sides are correct in this spirited debate. While TGM knows none of the Gaucho Loco posters personally, it's a shame that the UCSB administration wouldn't involve some of them in the search for a new AD. I think people on both sides of this argument have great ideas on how to improve attendance for Men's Basketball (1. Fire Bob Williams) and what will actually make our team a Big West powerhouse. Here's hoping that Chancellor Yang actually listens to the people for once and includes some people who are most likely more knowledgeable and passionate about the situation than he is.