In Reply to: Re: My concern with a guy like Lewis. posted by TJJ on November 08, 2025 at 15:52:56
Using Odom as an example because UNLV football was always brutal. He turned the program pretty quick, but the thing that stood out to me was he was constantly at events. He'd go to a NASCAR race to help build support, try to get on morning radio shows when they'd have him, whatever and constantly thanking fans. Personally I think fan support and winning work together. Jim Mora did it well early on. I've heard stories here of Fisch getting out in Arizona building support in addition to being a HC. F Chip Kelly was never a guy that was personable with supporters that I ever saw.
Sad part to me is I can't remember when the last time I saw a real home field advantage for UCLA. I want to win, but I want to also experience that home field atmosphere we used to have.
I have no idea who will be here next year, but I sure hope he can do both. I remember when Bob Toledo first became HC and he said he wanted UCLA to be more smash mouth football. Didn't happen overnight, but eventually UCLA football really got fun.