No it absolutely does NOT sound good at all!
ok. I thought it through. If he gives an alternate sotu then Nancy wins. This way - SHE owns the failure of the tradition. Also, now he is free to hold a major rally on that night and not be accused of cheapening the sotu. Think about it.
She HAS won, as of right now; sadly.
But a HUGE rally would at least get our side roaring.