OP is totally on-point. Ive been saying this for a while now. As a moderator who frequents multiple Hurricanes message boards, I can say that the fans didn't go totally overboard after any of the losses. The moment Canes fans went ape **** was the moment blake james released a statement saying that not only will al be back, but that any changes to the football team are al's to make. THAT was the moment Canes fans lost their minds. Total lack of leadership by an empty suit.
If you want the fans to stop being so negative and adversely affecting the program, how would you best go about that??? Some options might be:
* Go on the internet and belittle the fans until they stop being angry with the program.
* Get out in the media and beg fans to "pipe down" while saying and doing nothing more.
* Display real leadership by publicly showing empathy for the fans and their frustration by letting them know you hear them loud and clear and reassure them that you're on top of it and will do everything in your power to get the situation rectified.
What has blake james done? What has donna done? What have the senior members of the board of trustees done?