Marlin needs to schedule more tough games on the road, if he ever wants to prepare his teams for postseason runs.
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Marlin needs to schedule more tough games on the road, if he ever wants to prepare his teams for postseason runs.
Who would want to play UL with a low net and sos?Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
Texas Southern figures it out every yearQuote:
Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView
Of course it has in the last 40, just like softball has since Coach Girouard was coaching here.Quote:
Originally Posted by ZoomZoom
However, while I have no numbers to back this up, I’d bet the increase in investment by the big boys in softball over just the past 10 years has accelerated at a faster pace than their investment in basketball over that same timeframe.
With the portal these days, I’m not so sure a complete rebuild is a thing anymore.
I admit it is a temporary catch 22 ... still there are ways to bolster your reputation to schedule more tough games on the road,Quote:
Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView
We were on top when no one was investing in softball. The big schools dumped money into it and have catapulted past us. It is harder to compete in softball than it was years ago. Double elimination regionals and supers produce the "better team" more often than not. On the other hand, the transfer portal and nature of the ncaa tournament has made it easier for small schools to make runs. One or two transfers, a recruit who has ties to a school, etc. and an off game or two by big school(s) results in Furman, Princeton, FDU.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajunrunner
Fairleigh Dickinson would like a word.Quote:
Originally Posted by Turbine
This thread is proof that, just because you don't see cockroaches in the house, doesn't mean they're not there.
In my opinion, to be a dangerous team in the tournament, you have to be a guard dominant team with outside shooting. My definition of dangerous is greater than an 8 seed.
The Cajuns looked dangerous when Julien was draining 3 pointers, unfortunately no one else could hit anything else in the game from outside the lane really.
As of now, I am not optimistic for next season because I don’t see where points are going to come from and counting on true Freshman for scoring is a very low probability answer. Is there potentially a transfer or two that could come in, sure, but EVERY D1 program is looking for scorers.
Well they did schedule a team from last year's elite 8 and they scheduled Pitt.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rainman66
FDU history. The win over UVA was their first round of 64 victory in their history. They did win two “first four” games before.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair...27s_basketball
When the Cajuns made the tourney this year I was in the mindset of as long as Bob reaches the tournament consistently he can have a job here. After the game I thought back on the last 13 years and changed my mind. He has no business playing high level basketball. It has been the same thing for 13 years. His offensive scheme is non-existent. Even the announcers said it during the game. We throw the ball inside and everyone just stands around. It has been this way for 13 damn years. There's no flow, no motion, nothing to Bob's offense. Do I think Bob has recruited some athletes who have been good enough to overcome this lack of offense? Yes. But the coaching is not there.
Look at all of these other mid-majors in the tournament. They actually look like they know how to play basketball. No "deer in the headlights" looks. Just good basketball. You can go watch any Sun Belt game at the Cajundome and see the difference in offensive flow.
Tennessee was terrible. We should have won by 10.
Yep, we just won those 26 games by luck...
I think the portal helps reload instead of rebuilding. I'm not suggesting that athletes like Brown can be bought at our level, that was clearly a special relationship. But there are players like Lewis available in weaker conferences. A number of them do not receive stipends from their current programs. Do diligence is needed because you don't won't to add the wrong personality's to your own culture.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunJeaux
Good news if Marlin is here in 9 years we will get another ncaa run
If you are happy with the production of the basketball team over the last 13 years then I can understand your complacency. I do not think the program has achieved very much over that time.Quote:
Originally Posted by fanof71
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Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView
It was a winnable game, but Tennessee is no where close to terrible. Their defense is one of the best in the countryQuote:
Originally Posted by MountainDew
Tennessee leads Duke 27-21 at halftime.Quote:
Originally Posted by facelessjonmoon
Tennessee isn’t terrible. Not even close. Their defense is swarming and the best in the nation. They aren’t great on offense but looked “terrible” cause of our defense. But we can’t credit marlin and the coaching staff for that. By the way the great Duke is flustered as all get out vs this terrible Tennessee team. Y’all need to get a grip on reality.Quote:
Originally Posted by facelessjonmoon
Goodness, Duke scored 2 more points in the first half against Tennessee than UL. Their coach must be horrible.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajun55
Is Tennessee a terrible team? No
Was Tennessee terrible on Thursday? Yes
Hey if y'all are interested in mediocre basketball then you got your guy. I would like to see something more for this program.
Why were they terrible on thursday?Quote:
Originally Posted by ZoomZoom