February 5, 2010
Dear Mr. Burman
As a dedicated fan and lifelong resident of the state of Wyoming, I am writing this letter to you in hopes that you might explain your views and beliefs as to the current state of our men’s basketball program.
I am fully aware that the University of Wyoming and its athletic programs have been a huge part of your life and that you are very knowledgeable of the treasured history that has been built through the years, especially when it involves cowboy basketball. I am also sure that at the time of this letter, you are well aware that the state of Wyoming and surrounding area fan base is highly and extremely concerned with the production and direction of “our” men’s basketball team.
The dwindling attendance is currently at a very alarming rate. As of today, for the first time in the 28 year history of the “AA”, the average attendance is on pace to be less than 5,000 which would make the 2009-10 basketball season an all-time low record. As a true brown and gold fan, this is absolutely unacceptable! I can not and will not put the blame on “fair-weather” fans nor will I put the blame on the talent of the kids on the basketball court. No sir!
The responsibility of the current state of the basketball program lies with the three men that are in charge, President Buchanan, head coach Heath Schroyer and yourself as the athletic director. The decisions that have been made by all three men have deteriorated the basketball program and has created a feeling of apathy around the state of Wyoming and surrounding areas, which is painfully obvious in the disappointing attendance record.
For a very long time, the great fans in this state have been subjected to excuses of, “we are young and inexperienced” or “please be patient because it will get better.” Speaking on behalf of the many Wyoming Cowboy fans, we feel like the time is up. We have been patient and have waited too long, watching our basketball team struggle and sometimes fall to the likes of Monmouth and Hampton which to be brutally honest are inferior teams. It is time to rectify the mistakes that have been made and end the frustration of Cowboy fans everywhere.
Again, Mr. Burman, would you please explain your views and beliefs of the current state of the Wyoming Cowboy men’s basketball program?
Thank you for your time,
Signed,
A group of disappointed and frustrated Cowboy fans
Dear Mr. Burman
As a dedicated fan and lifelong resident of the state of Wyoming, I am writing this letter to you in hopes that you might explain your views and beliefs as to the current state of our men’s basketball program.
I am fully aware that the University of Wyoming and its athletic programs have been a huge part of your life and that you are very knowledgeable of the treasured history that has been built through the years, especially when it involves cowboy basketball. I am also sure that at the time of this letter, you are well aware that the state of Wyoming and surrounding area fan base is highly and extremely concerned with the production and direction of “our” men’s basketball team.
The dwindling attendance is currently at a very alarming rate. As of today, for the first time in the 28 year history of the “AA”, the average attendance is on pace to be less than 5,000 which would make the 2009-10 basketball season an all-time low record. As a true brown and gold fan, this is absolutely unacceptable! I can not and will not put the blame on “fair-weather” fans nor will I put the blame on the talent of the kids on the basketball court. No sir!
The responsibility of the current state of the basketball program lies with the three men that are in charge, President Buchanan, head coach Heath Schroyer and yourself as the athletic director. The decisions that have been made by all three men have deteriorated the basketball program and has created a feeling of apathy around the state of Wyoming and surrounding areas, which is painfully obvious in the disappointing attendance record.
For a very long time, the great fans in this state have been subjected to excuses of, “we are young and inexperienced” or “please be patient because it will get better.” Speaking on behalf of the many Wyoming Cowboy fans, we feel like the time is up. We have been patient and have waited too long, watching our basketball team struggle and sometimes fall to the likes of Monmouth and Hampton which to be brutally honest are inferior teams. It is time to rectify the mistakes that have been made and end the frustration of Cowboy fans everywhere.
Again, Mr. Burman, would you please explain your views and beliefs of the current state of the Wyoming Cowboy men’s basketball program?
Thank you for your time,
Signed,
A group of disappointed and frustrated Cowboy fans
