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Conference Call coming up with Rowell and Riley this Thursday

So I just got off the phone with another warriors sales rep and he was trying to get me to renew my tickets again for like the 5th time even though I made it clear to them that I didn't have any interest in renewing for the next season. He asked me what in particular I didn't like and I told him I wasn't happy with the direction that the team is heading: we just got a new controversial GM, it seems like the front office only cares about money and not winning, the team we have right now isn't cutting it, I didn't get much in return with this investment... he then replied and said that there were plenty of holders in the same situation as me so Larey Riley and Robert Rowell are holding a conference call that is being moderated by Bob Fitzgerald for season ticket holders only on Thursday 5/21 @ 1:30pm where they would take phone calls and answer any questions that we may have. They want to make sure the fans know the direction the team is headed...

This really just seems to me they are in a huge hole with ticket renewals and they need to try anything possible to get them back because at the end of the call my rep told me he's still holding my seats even after the renewal deadline was way back and I told him I didn't want to renew.

This conference call could be a great way for GSOMers to voice their frustrations!!! I know I'm going to try. Who else is going to try and join in on the call? Anyone have any good questions to ask these two?

For those who aren't holders you can listen to the call within 24 hours after the event on the warriors official site.

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How can other STH’s get in on this?

WARRIORS BASKETBALL!!! Patiently waiting for a title...I may be waiting for a long time...

by JustSomeName on May 18, 2009 5:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm not sure

I guess you have to wait until they call you. The email the rep sent me had a pin # that you need to use to enter the call. I’m not sure if it’s unique…

by bojangles408 on May 18, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

You should use this opportunity to let’em have it. From the handling of the Monta situation, to letting Mully go, the questionable roster decisions etc… I would love to hear what Rowell has to say regarding what a dysfunctional mess this team has turn out to be. ST holders have a right to be pissed.

by barrance on May 18, 2009 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

yes

please let them have it! im not a season ticket holder but please someone lay it all out on the table

by hoopscorer23 on May 19, 2009 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think this will be what it's cracked up to be

I think everything the fans will say will just go in one ear and out the other.

by Golden Boy on May 18, 2009 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

"Moderated" by Bob Fitzgerald ...... lol

This is going to be good. Can we get someone to stream it live or record it and stream it later?

Fortunately for RR & LR Fitz is an expert call screener from his time spent with KNBR.

This will be like shooting fish in a barrel. Only the barrel is full of season ticket holders.

Chris Cohan and Robert Rowell? Oh no hide the children!

by Nuck Chorris on May 18, 2009 6:00 PM PDT reply actions  

I was thinking the same

It’s not like Fitz is going to ask or handle any tough questions and will deflect any negative comments that come there way, after all who is it who sign’s his pay check?

There's a party in my mind.
And I wish that I was there.

by qin on May 18, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't have a question to ask but pleeeease...

please please tell Bobby and Larry that whatever they do, HOLD ON TO ANTHONY RANDOLPH. DO NOT TRADE HIM. Make them promise.

by JimBarnett2KevinGarnett on May 18, 2009 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Friendly tip

I guarantee you they’re ALL reading this thread.

I’m just saying…

by Atma Brother ONE on May 18, 2009 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Robert Rowell made it CRYSTAL CLEAR that he DOES NOT READ NEWSPAPERS OR BLOGS

in any way shape or form. So I have no idea what you are talking about.

; )

Seriously though, when will they admit that they read the blogs (guess they don’t want to legitimize them since they have less control)? It is becoming more and more obvious that Warriors staff do read blogs every time that they say they don’t.

I wonder if BritWarrior was invited to participate?

Chris Cohan and Robert Rowell? Oh no hide the children!

by Nuck Chorris on May 18, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha

I know for a fact that everyone on the Warriors PR staff reads this site everyday. Pretty much everyone on the marketing and ticket sales teams reads it as well.

Rowell and Cohan read it occasionally- although I wouldn’t be surprised if it was more often than that.

How do I know this? People working for the Warriors have personally told us.

(You can probably connect the dots on why I write some of the things I do. Hey I know who’s reading!)

by Atma Brother ONE on May 18, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ahhh...
(You can probably connect the dots on why I write some of the things I do. Hey I know who’s reading!)

This makes sense to me. Just don’t get defensive when some of us say you have an “agenda” because you clearly do. =P

(Not that I blame you, if I thought that RR was putting any stock in what I have to say I would probably take a stronger stance on certain players and management types)

Fake Edit:
Come to think of it, Atma praises Nelson constantly… Nelson gets an extension
Atma criticizes Mullin constantly… Mullin gets neutered and then his contract is not extended
Hmm… So I guess RR started reading this blog sometime after the J-Rich trade. ; )

Thing 2

by olympicmike on May 18, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

This makes sense to me. Just don’t get defensive when some of us say you have an "agenda" because you clearly do. =P

Yes my agenda is to get Cohan and Rowell to improve their product.

As you can see I’ve done a terrible job in reaching that goal.

Honestly though, other than that- I tell it like I see it and try to get folks engaged, interested, and laughing.

by Atma Brother ONE on May 18, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes my agenda is to get Cohan and Rowell to improve their product.

See, I knew there was some evil plot behind your posts.

I tell it like I see it and try to get folks engaged, interested, and laughing.

That’s what makes this the #1 spot for Warriors fans on the internet.

Thing 2

by olympicmike on May 18, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Warrior fan in So Cal here...

So Im not an STH, but This sounds suspect like Joe the plumber. But Ok, lets humor this , I’m an action guy not a words guy, but i’d like to call in with some hard hitting questions.

Given that I pay $200 + a season just for NBA leaguepass to watch my Warriors season in and season out, I feel I should be able to call in. Same as everyone else who consistantly comes back on this board to talk, breathe, and bleed this play off phobic team. STH’s or not, let the real fans speak on it!!

Hopefully SJax (Rowells boy) is up to par on what the fans really think and checks his boy Bobby on what the dealio is.

by meximocha on May 18, 2009 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

oh and another thing..

We better hope we dont slip down way past 7th pick in tommorow’s lotto cause then there’s going to be a whole lot of less interest in renewing season tix come this conf. call on thursday.

by meximocha on May 18, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

People who are in this

If you can, please ask about the possibilities of the Bosh and Nash acquisitions and if they are even being considered in the front office.

Adopted Giant Darren "Speedy" Ford. Said by Andrew Baggarly to be the fastest minor league player and the best defensive outfielder in the Giants Organization. Now playing for your San Jose Giants.

by monta101 on May 18, 2009 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Well for sure

they better let us know what type of position they are looking for and not just “someone that can help us medium and long range…” But I guess it’s already clear that we are looking for a point guard or are we? One thing I KNOW FOR SURE that we need and that no one talks about is a REAL CENTER!!! omgosh how is it possible that we only have 1 true center on the team? If Biedrins is injured, which he was this season or in foul trouble we only have Turiaf who I think should play the 4 when the matchup is needed. (duncan,dwight,boozer…) I’m guessing there really aren’t many centers to choose from in this draft so maybe we can sign/trade in the mid level area or use our luckier 2nd round pick to pick up another sleeper or even luckier D-League signing.

by bojangles408 on May 18, 2009 11:32 PM PDT reply actions  

guarantee...

I guarantee you guys that the conference is going to be uneventful because the questions will be screened…

Someone should ask RR why he is such a snake? LoL

I’m done with the franchise. When are dumb fans going to wake up and realize that they can force the ownership change if they would just boycott ticket sales instead of complaining on a website. I use to buy league pass and go to games but using Mullin as a scapegoat was the last of what I can take. Not going to spend anymore money on this franchise until Chris Cohan and Robert Rowell sever ties with the franchise. I’ll be watching from afar.

by wander7 on May 19, 2009 2:15 AM PDT reply actions  

I dont think league pass money goes to the individual teams.

There's a party in my mind.
And I wish that I was there.

by qin on May 19, 2009 7:14 AM PDT up reply actions  

well...

ic. I learned something today.

by wander7 on May 19, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Im pretty ok with our big men..

If we still had Ronny, Randolph, Andris & Wright going into next season, things can be alot worse. Ronny showed his hustle, Randolph his bright future and often times pure dominance and freakish quicks, so although id love a premier big guy, im more interested in a dominant PG who dices up Defenses and gets our guys shots, making them better.

So someone please tell Bobby NOT to lay a finger on Randolph and to get us a damn PG!!! Shieeeeeeetttttt.

by meximocha on May 19, 2009 6:50 AM PDT reply actions  

is it only going to be online?

cause my computer at work has no volume. but i do have a radio…

by tafkasam on May 19, 2009 11:33 AM PDT reply actions  

I Have the ability to open this up to more people

someone get me the number for the conference call and I will dial in then add as many of you as possible on a separate bridge.

by warriorsvictim on May 19, 2009 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

It would speak volumes if no one attended the call at all.

BTW, This is exactly what the Sharks did recently

But do you think Rowell is going to get on the call and talk about all the problems they need to address? Hell no, this is going to be a blow smoke up your butt meeting.

The only way to make our point will be to boycott this meeting and get as many STH as possible to join the boycott.

by warriorsvictim on May 19, 2009 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Hands all on me...why is they foulin? Cuz your boy got stroke like Ray Allen

Bad idea to let nelli’s boy GM, cuz now the team is going to really look the way Nelli wants. Faces will change, and I have a feelin we will get further from playing D. Nelli has got to go. Are any of the teams in the playoffs mediocre on D?

I love the team we got right now, and I love the Warriors so much. I hate to say these things, but in an optismtic mind we can chuck JC CM and get a solid defender and things will change. More than anything, we are one solid defender away from being legit. Defense is contagious and translate to W’s

by P-40 the Ballatician on May 19, 2009 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Can you please call in

and tell Rowell/Riley that fans do not want exciting, losing basketball? During Riley’s press conference, he kept talking about exciting style of play. Screw exciting when the end result is a loss. Please tell them that substance is always greater than style. If they are truly devoted to winning instead of selling tickets then they should draft a player that can be a lockdown defender. Riley talks about wanting a difference maker. The only difference in the win column next year will be if we get guys that play superb defense that will hopefully be contagious for the rest of the guys.

Jrue Holiday/Terrence Williams might not sell as many tickets as Brandon Jennings/Tyreke Evans, but should help address the team’s most glaring weakness.

LeBron James? I'm the only Ty Crane.

by misterjennings on May 20, 2009 7:35 AM PDT reply actions  

true

I think it needs to be addressed. Warriors fans will deal w/ a slightly worse product for a better 1 in 2 years than burning the ship down to make a couple 8 seeds then being back in lottery for a decade

by tafkasam on May 20, 2009 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

Can someone please...

Ask them to take some chances to turn this thing around. Cohan has never been a risk taker. ie, taking todd fuller over Kobe, Dunleavy in the 3rd, not signing KG due to the luxury tax then NOt using the expetion, etc.. all those were horrible franchise moves that did much damage.

please ask them to make some moves on draft day to get us in better position, re assess our assets, and the value to the team, leave Randolph in a warriors uni but seek to move almost any other player on that roster, including Monta.

sheesh im getting angry just typing this.

by meximocha on May 20, 2009 10:42 AM PDT reply actions  

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