MBB G13 Final: Louisiana 73, SLU 72

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Originally Posted by CAJUNJUDO

What the hell is your problem? Trying to reach 10,000 posts?

Ragin4U stated "Come up with a program that is in the same situation and has sustained, top-tier success, because I don't really see one." You replied with Houston and I pointed out that they are NOT in the same situation and now I'm moving the target.

If however you think we are in the same situation as Houston, then I can't rebuke your point of view :rolleyes:

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Weather sucks and I can’t fly. Drives my postings up.

What is Houston trying to accomplish?

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Originally Posted by talktomewillis

There have been 81 posts since I mentioned the injury to Marquetti looks to be serious and he could be out extensive time.

Not one reference to it.

Not even a good wish for Marquetti.

Lame.

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Agreed. Although I've been trying to find a news article — any article — that either confirms this or even talks about it. None. Also, lame.

Thanks for the info. This injury and Gant's ought to be the story about UL right now. The fact that there is none says a lot about Lafayette media.

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Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS

So being a great recruiter is an important aspect of being a good coach. I’d also think evaluation of talent is another aspect. Gladney isn’t nearly college ready and should have been red shirted. Lafayette will never be a Division I player and should never have been signed. I’m sure he’ a great young man, but lacks the talent of Plaisance so we have experience with this type player.


No doubt recruiting IMO has been Marlin weakness. Too many lost battles, too many misses. Bob understands the game, can teach the game, but sadly hasn’t for nearly a decade been able to get enough talent to be really good.

Last year a prime example. Absolutely shouldn’t have lost to LilRock because Stove was out. Maybe Arlington but even that’s a stretch.

Good luck with the good coach, of course I’d prefer the better, and best option.

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No argument from me.

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Originally Posted by AirBill

Agreed. Although I've been trying to find a news article — any article — that either confirms this or even talks about it. None. Also, lame.

Thanks for the info. This injury and Gant's ought to be the story about UL right now. The fact that there is none says a lot about Lafayette media.

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Gant wasn’t injured further in this game. The first post in this thread explained Marlins view of that injury. He was 75% and fully functional. His only problem was that it’s still tender if he falls on it. They’re probably going to do an MRI on Marquetti today which is typical for a Saturday night injury.

The injuries are in fact confidential information and it’s up to the student athlete how much information is released. If I’m Marlin as little as possible.

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Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS

Gant wasn’t injured further in this game. The first post in this thread explained Marlins view of that injury. He was 75% and fully functional. His only problem was that it’s still tender if he falls on it. They’re probably going to do an MRI on Marquetti today which is typical for a Saturday night injury.

The injuries are in fact confidential information and it’s up to the student athlete how much information is released. If I’m Marlin as little as possible.

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Mike Murphy was on 103.7 FM today. He confirmed that an MRI on Malik was going to be performed today and they would know something this afternoon. I am not sure when the public will find anything out.

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Originally Posted by cajun4life

Or outspend every team in the Sun Belt for middle of the pack results.

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I don't think we outspend UTA on basketball as that is their focus. I also think middle of the pack is fifth through seventh, not first through fourth. Granted these are quibbling details and it is reasonable to expect more. The actual coaches and players expect more out of themselves. Unfortunate the injury but has hit us for the second straight year and I have a hard time seeing us challenging for the regular season title. Maybe we can heal up, finish strong, and be a factor in the tournament.

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

Mike Murphy was on 103.7 FM today. He confirmed that an MRI on Malik was going to be performed today and they would know something this afternoon. I am not sure when the public will find anything out.

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Is it a leg injury?

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Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS

Gant wasn't injured further in this game. The first post in this thread explained Marlins view of that injury. He was 75% and fully functional. His only problem was that it's still tender if he falls on it. They're probably going to do an MRI on Marquetti today which is typical for a Saturday night injury.

The injuries are in fact confidential information and it's up to the student athlete how much information is released. If I'm Marlin as little as possible.

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I can understand the school not wanting to broadcast things. It's the media's job to find out and report about it.

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Originally Posted by SlickRick

Is it a leg injury?

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I think it is a knee injury.

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Originally Posted by Ragin4U

Just on perception:
Indiana, Illinois and North Carolina probably have the best traditional high school basketball programs leading to better/more college talent. Urban areas would probably have the highest concentration of talent and more northern areas as well because of lack of football and baseball interest.
Texas and California probably produce a lot of players simply because of population and LA.
The point of that post was that someone said we should model ourselves after Butler, a private basketball only school in Indiana. And that's apples and oranges.

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So what about New Mexico or New Mexico State? San Diego State? Schools that have been relevant on the basketball map as mid majors but don't have tremendous recruiting bases. I know that San Diego State has a California population but they also have a ton of Universities and Juco's to fight over their players. How about Nevada? Not a basketball hotbed but all of a sudden, they are relevant. Houston is a comparison. Truth is, for every school we could name, there is likely a rebuttal as to why they shouldn't be named.