Maggard Has Confidence in Robichaux

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Originally Posted by Textitan

Some people create a narrative and just run with it despite facts. I love how a few on here feel like they have the power to get any coach fired.

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Those are the fair weather fans who quit. When they quit they type instead.

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Originally Posted by zeppelincajun

Robe today on doubts from the fans and people possibly not renewing:

“That’s on us. Not them. it’s our job to get them back because we’re the ones that drove them away.”
“You can’t open a restaurant and not have food ready.”
“I don’t want fans that are ok with where we are or just an ok year.”
“We’re not gonna be disrespectful to our fans and I don’t take it as disrespect from them. I’d rather be somewhere where somebody wants to live up to a standard than settle for a low standard.”

Needed to be said and that’s the attitude you have to have. Thanks Robe.

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This is the coach you idiots want to get rid of. A guy that is self aware and taught this shllty fan base how to have standards.

My bad, I wasn’t commenting about today.

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Originally Posted by ManAboutTown

This is the coach you idiots want to get rid of. A guy that is self aware and taught this shllty fan base how to have standards.

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Robe is #54 all time wins at 1115. That’s a .611 winning percentage. I’m aware that some of his seasons at McNeese he wasn’t listed as head coach. Not sure about the numbers or percentages in those seasons.

That’s some rarefied stats for people to want to get rid of. Still many thinking he’s more interested in proving he’s right about Talbot than fixing his weak spot. I don’t know for a fact but think he’s still got the fire to win and knows how. Many said the same thing about Jim Mora when he kept his son on the staff. He went on to have a strong career after resigning as Saints head coach.

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Originally Posted by CajunT

Nope, I did not listen to his show today. I believe Robe will fix it, that has been his history here at UL. I know he is not happy with the results, I have had several conversations with him. And until he proves he can't fix it, I will be in the stands.

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I think you are correct. He gets it. Nobody is perfect. He wants to fix it and I believe he will fix this.

Recruiting is done. Tons of new faces on the way. It might be fixed and we just dont know it yet.

Honest question: what percentage of the baseball fanbase that regularly attends games wanted Tony fired this year?

My best guess would be less than 10% at most, but maybe I’m missing it.

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Originally Posted by zeppelincajun

Honest question: what percentage of the baseball fanbase that regularly attends games wanted Tony fired this year?

My best guess would be less than 10% at most, but maybe I’m missing it.

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Even that seems high. ... To me.

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Even that seems high. ... To me.

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I agree. I really think it’s probably closer to less than 5%.

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Originally Posted by CajunT

Nope, I did not listen to his show today. I believe Robe will fix it, that has been his history here at UL. I know he is not happy with the results, I have had several conversations with him. And until he proves he can't fix it, I will be in the stands.

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Amen T. The man has a proven record of success the last 3 years notwithstanding. I’ll take the quality man leading my team if the alternative is a rouge program that wins. Not a popular opinion on RP but at the same time I believe we can have both and Tony Robichaux is the right man to do it. My season tickets are secured

If Dr. Maggard starts running the UL Athletic department based on what is said on this or any other website, that is when I will know UL has no chance to succeed!!! Getting rid of Tony Robichaux would be like if the Saints would have fired Sean Payton after his three back-to-back loosing seasons. Ridiculous!

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Originally Posted by IHateLaState

Amen T. The man has a proven record of success the last 3 years notwithstanding. I’ll take the quality man leading my team if the alternative is a rouge program that wins. Not a popular opinion on RP but at the same time I believe we can have both and Tony Robichaux is the right man to do it. My season tickets are secured

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Is that your argument? Robe or rogue? The only thing that matters is can Robe regain a outstanding program. Integrity and winning does not rest only with Robichaux. If that were the case it’s time to shut things down.

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Originally Posted by ManAboutTown

This is the coach you idiots want to get rid of. A guy that is self aware and taught this shllty fan base how to have standards.

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A bit harsh there, my friend. I dont think holding a coach to a high standard is wrong, even if he is the one who set the standard. I also think Tony agrees with me.

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Originally Posted by Duggie35

If Dr. Maggard starts running the UL Athletic department based on what is said on this or any other website, that is when I will know UL has no chance to succeed!!! Getting rid of Tony Robichaux would be like if the Saints would have fired Sean Payton after his three back-to-back loosing seasons. Ridiculous!

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No one has suggested he should. What was said is basically that good ADs stay on top of the situation in their department and make sure that coaches hold to the standard expected of them. When any sport tanks to the degree that baseball has over the last four years, the coach should be on a rather warm seat.

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Originally Posted by VObserver

A bit harsh there, my friend. I dont think holding a coach to a high standard is wrong, even if he is the one who set the standard. I also think Tony agrees with me.

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You know I wasn't talking about you. It was for the trolls. I know your position and I respect your reasoning. I personally don't think it's time to panic, but I am very concerned. As you already know. I think we have personality problems on the roster. I think while JT and FREE are good at evaluating talent, they are not good at all at evaluating personalities. It's been my biggest gripe since 2016. I think Robe not being on the rode for the last couple seasons has hurt a lot.

My point is, I do not think Tony is the problem. We can debate brand of baseball until the cows come home (and I'd argue that Robe has shown some flexibility on that issue over the past 5 years with Deggs and now Wells) but as far as leadership and ability to right the ship, Robe, IMHO, is still the man for this job.

And by the way, I wholeheartedly support Maggard putting pressure on the Tony & the baseball staff.

When did Robe stop recruiting and evaluating?

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Originally Posted by anhil8tor

When did Robe stop recruiting and evaluating?

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I will pm you when I have some time.

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Originally Posted by zeppelincajun

I agree. I really think it’s probably closer to less than 5%.

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It is probably closer to 5 vocal posters on this board.

So for those who don’t believe we should move on from Robe, I have an honest question...How many more subpar seasons will it take for you to change your mind?

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Originally Posted by MountainDew

So for those who don’t believe we should move on from Robe, I have an honest question...How many more subpar seasons will it take for you to change your mind?

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Define subpar

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Originally Posted by crazycajun

Define subpar

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I would say missing postseason play. Especially for what? The 3rd straight year?

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Originally Posted by MountainDew

I would say missing postseason play. Especially for what? The 3rd straight year?

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You can miss postseason play and win a conference title, you can win 39 games and miss postseason, you can finish .500 and make the postseason. Pretty broad spectrum

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Originally Posted by crazycajun

You can miss postseason play and win a conference title, you can win 39 games and miss postseason, you can finish .500 and make the postseason. Pretty broad spectrum

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I say when competing for at large spots becomes a pipe dream

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Originally Posted by crazycajun

You can miss postseason play and win a conference title, you can win 39 games and miss postseason, you can finish .500 and make the postseason. Pretty broad spectrum

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You’re right then. Missing postseason play (no matter the circumstances) is completely okay.

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Originally Posted by crazycajun

Define subpar

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it's like, "it all depends what is is..........

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Originally Posted by MountainDew

So for those who don’t believe we should move on from Robe, I have an honest question...How many more subpar seasons will it take for you to change your mind?

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For me Robe has a lifetime contract. Fire away