Men's Basketball

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

Most who have walked away won't come back with just one good year. They have found other things to do. You may get good attendance for a couple of games in conference play but it won't be sustained. We have seen that with football. Let's see what happens with football next year as all indications point to us having a second consecutive strong season. As far as the issues beyond the injuries, no doubt there are some. However, those would likely be mitigated to some degree with the guys out being available. Four guys out last night are definitely in the Top 10 and 2 are in the Top 6 as far as ability. So it is not just numbers, it goes back to not having enough talent available. Still, the injury situation is not changing right now. Have to find a way to succeed with what you have. Not sure what they can do different to make that happen.

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That's fine but people need to be held responsible for turnover and lack of talent... it was not like we were setting the world on fire before Julian went down

There is also a lot of history of Marlin hyping up recruiting classes only for them to fall flat

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

Most who have walked away won't come back with just one good year. They have found other things to do. You may get good attendance for a couple of games in conference play but it won't be sustained. We have seen that with football. Let's see what happens with football next year as all indications point to us having a second consecutive strong season. As far as the issues beyond the injuries, no doubt there are some. However, those would likely be mitigated to some degree with the guys out being available. Four guys out last night are definitely in the Top 10 and 2 are in the Top 6 as far as ability. So it is not just numbers, it goes back to not having enough talent available. Still, the injury situation is not changing right now. Have to find a way to succeed with what you have. Not sure what they can do different to make that happen.

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Right now, I think we are stuck with no chance to recover for the season. The question that I ask is why are we in this position. Even before the injuries, I have heard people say that we will have to “wait and see what this team can do” because of our youth. But that makes me ask the next question of why are we so young. And the only answer that I can find is the fact that we went through some roster turnover through some missed talent evaluations.

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Originally Posted by ULvictory

Right now, I think we are stuck with no chance to recover for the season. The question that I ask is why are we in this position. Even before the injuries, I have heard people say that we will have to “wait and see what this team can do” because of our youth. But that makes me ask the next question of why are we so young. And the only answer that I can find is the fact that we went through some roster turnover through some missed talent evaluations.

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When Hud was not fired after the DJT video fallout, we said it would do irreparable damage to the program. That was based on what was being said around town. It was based on attendance and participation numbers. It came true.

Based on the same criteria, if something isn’t done at the conclusion of this season, history will repeat itself.

Hope the admin is paying attention.

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Originally Posted by ManAboutTown

When Hud was not fired after the DJT video fallout, we said it would do irreparable damage to the program. That was based on what was being said around town. It was based on attendance and participation numbers. It came true.

Based on the same criteria, if something isn’t done at the conclusion of this season, history will repeat itself.

Hope the admin is paying attention.

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The end of the season will bring change. $$$ factor time to sort out. Our admint knows when they hear war drums. A decade of this cant be defended.

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Originally Posted by ManAboutTown

When Hud was not fired after the DJT video fallout, we said it would do irreparable damage to the program. That was based on what was being said around town. It was based on attendance and participation numbers. It came true.

Based on the same criteria, if something isn't done at the conclusion of this season, history will repeat itself.

Hope the admin is paying attention.

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Earlier in the week you said nothing would happen after this season. Do you have a different opinion now and if so, why? Regarding roster turnover, some of those decisions involved people in the administration as well as basketball. They are partially responsible for that and I wonder if that will play a factor in any post season decisions. Yes, the staff is responsible for the lack of depth with some apparent recruiting misses. However, some of the guys playing now were planned as the end of the bench guys and scout team. Any team would be impacted by losing 4 of the top 10 players and another's medical condition contributing to his limited minutes. As far as holding them accountable, I am not sure how to do that without firing them at this stage. No idea if that will happen. Someone will have to talk to Dr. Maggard about that and I doubt he says one word about this to anyone on the planet other than perhaps his wife until the season is over.

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

Earlier in the week you said nothing would happen after this season. Do you have a different opinion now and if so, why? Regarding roster turnover, some of those decisions involved people in the administration as well as basketball. They are partially responsible for that and I wonder if that will play a factor in any post season decisions. Yes, the staff is responsible for the lack of depth with some apparent recruiting misses. However, some of the guys playing now were planned as the end of the bench guys and scout team. Any team would be impacted by losing 4 of the top 10 players and another's medical condition contributing to his limited minutes. As far as holding them accountable, I am not sure how to do that without firing them at this stage. No idea if that will happen. Someone will have to talk to Dr. Maggard about that and I doubt he says one word about this to anyone on the planet other than perhaps his wife until the season is over.

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No, my opinion remains the same.

Nothing will happen regarding change and it will do irreparable damage to our program.

Big Fish would have been an ideal hire foe Dr. Authemont, and Dr. Savoie no doubt loves him for the same reasons..squeaky clean program, graduates players and nobody shows up on the arrest reports.

Unfortunately for Big Fish, the fan base is slightly more demanding than the good Doctors. We want something to hang from the rafters in the Dome for our half mil we pay our head coach. It will either be banners for Conference titles, NCAA appearances and NIT bids, or it will be effigies of the coach.

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Originally Posted by ManAboutTown

No, my opinion remains the same.

Nothing will happen regarding change and it will do irreparable damage to our program.

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Sorry to say, however that has already happened. Case closed.

Time for Marlin to go!

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Originally Posted by ManAboutTown

No, my opinion remains the same.

Nothing will happen regarding change and it will do irreparable damage to our program.

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It's like the ones who were ____ed with extension knew exactly what we were going to get