Passion & perspective

So what does the phrase 'passion and perspective' mean in an away-from-the-court fan and spoets information/basketball staff sense?

It's what we as fans need to bring when a new regime takes over because a respectable Washington Square basketball will not be constructed anytime quickly.

But it's also a two way street.

Because staff in any way involved in men's basketball also need to demonstrate, among other elements, passion and perspective and the latter involves both understanding and appreciating what Spartan fans have endured for decades -- flat out futility cloaked under the guise milking supporters for this and that while the product was never going to succeed.

Any new coach and staff get a clean slate -- that's only fair and appropriate. Garnering respect will require a period of years.

But it's critical to give reasons to continue caring and that includes consistent communication, honesty to the highest degree possible and inclusion.

Take the San Jose State MBB official Twitter account. At present, its latest post is dated April 11. Before that, March 11. Now maybe this is low hanging fruit but don't establish an outlet for fan information dispensation and then either ignore or shutter it. That's just more of the same failure from the past.

Here's some unsolicited advice from Coach Bob Walsh. He writes about "Championship Culture: Run a Transparent Program."

It closes:

Transparency can be hard and even uncomfortable at first when you are trying to establish your approach, but it's a big part of a long-term championship culture. Inviting the local community inside and giving them a piece helps create momentum and an energy that is invaluable. Your program becomes a brand, something that everyone wants to invest in. Many coaches are insecure and sensitive about letting people know what they are doing every day, paranoid that giving people access is only going to lead to negative. But the exact opposite is the case. You should be proud of what you are doing and invite people to learn about it. Running a transparent program is a great way to build and maintain a championship culture.  

Is this happening with both San Jose State University men's basketball and the sports information staff supporting it?

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As discussed earlier, not having an end-of-the-season basketball banquet was just more of the proverbial same old-same old. That must end.