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Bryan Maggard would NEVER hire Jesse Evans. We are a little better than mediocrity, but I agree with your overall assessment that we should be better than we are. In terms of sports, I believe the Sun Belt conference hurts us the most in basketball, the league is a one-bid league and doesn't prioritize basketball overall.
Yeah but Wisconsin found out about being on the road in 🏀. So us beating the SLC champs is special.
Here's how special
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No one suggested he should hire Evans. We are not better than mediocrity; we are the very definition of mediocre.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rainman66
Well, a win is still a win.. not nearly enough to get the non basketball fan base caring..
If we want big crowds in the dome, 6000 plus, we have to destroy the SLC teams. We have to play an exciting brand of transition basketball with a lot of threes and dunks.
Some seemed excited about a potential loss. Sorry to disappoint. ;)
Turbine, come on man? A basketball loss to SLU is a friggin calamity, a win is a yawner. That’s just telling it like it is.
I'm not sure of the frame of reference. I like the program Marlin has built. Good kids that graduate, which if we remember, is the point. If someone wants 'win at all costs', go watch the NBA. Student-athletes are what the program is about. I would certainly like more success against our peers and I think if that doesn't happen consistently in the 2-3 years, it may be time to look elsewhere. I accept that basketball in the rural South is a hard proposition and I highly doubt if Cajun basketball will ever look like Blackum in the 70's but neither will anywhere else. I do know that the constant _____ing and whining on a message board does zero to advance our program.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajun4life
I’m gonna reject your opening point. If’n that’s all you’re interested in we need to hire a educator, give out academic scholarships and play in Earl K Long. Of course I think it’s a three legged stool with academic, good citizens, and high athletic success being the three legs.
Neither is the current head coach or Mike bozo MurphyQuote:
Originally Posted by Ragin4U
You have total control over one and none over the other.Quote:
Originally Posted by cajun_lannister
Or just allow a thug coach to recruit thugs to come and win some ball games.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
But I do agree with your 3 legged stool analogy.
I have control over both... head coaches are shown the door real quick once donations dry up Im doing my part on both endsQuote:
Originally Posted by Ragin4U
You cannot call yourself successful with any two legs. Nobody is suggesting a thuggish coach. Again it's a three legged stool. It's never one way or the other that's going to be successful. You're just throwing out straw dogs to cover his failure.
But you’ve already said that you’re fine with mediocrity. Hopefully you enjoy hanging with Big Fish at the lunches.
What current program do you want us to look like?
A program that consistently makes the postseason....Quote:
Originally Posted by Ragin4U
Or better yet, I want the results to compliment the cost of supporting them.
I'm happy they took out a power conference team at home. Can't stand WKU, but I get it.Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRealZeebart
That said, their NCAA NET rank of 147 should improve. We're at 164 and should slide back even with a win. Both programs will be playing for three games in March.
Entertainment value, I'd like zero "exhibition" games, or only one prior to the season starting. As far as changing anything NCAA tournament wise, won't change a thing if the conference remains as uncommitted to improving as it is. Too much to overcome.
I can name too many. This, though, is slow death. But since ya asked Nevada for example was crap a few years back.
Who? What program should we emulate? Its easy to say what we want.Quote:
Originally Posted by ULvictory
I just want to make the postseason more than just twice in 15 years. Whoever that emulates, then so be it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ragin4U
Dude, it’s year nine. He’s topped out and you’re fine with that. It’s okay for you, but I grew up with much better. Just get used to lots of elbow room and no top of the arena seats needed.
Agreed Musselman has done a great job with the Pack. I would be happy with their level of success.Quote:
Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS
Do you think that's strictly because of the coach?
Yeah, probably everyone but the Blue Bloods of ncaa basketball
Getting a win is unusual when you are down by six with less than 2 minutes to go. Credit them for finding a way. Obviously they did not play well much of game prior to then.Quote:
Originally Posted by RaginScotsman
Agreed, good comeback on the road. Hoping Marquetti is ok.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cajunsmike