Time to give Brad Boyd a shot.

No offense to Brad, he’s an alum and a good coach. But if his resume is in the running for this job then I guess the program is beyond repair. Hiring Brad wouldn’t even sniff the questions surrounding the CMD hire.

Just remember, the bar can go lower. Just saying.

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Just remember, the bar can go lower. Just saying.

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Beau Knows.

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Just remember, the bar can go lower. Just saying.

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It can or it can’t…..??

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It can or it can’t…..??

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CAN

Brad would work well as the lead assistant...head coach? Doesn't have the chops.... you're asking the guy to move on from putting together Jr. High and HS tourneys to managing 19 to 21 years old... I like the guy, but the program needs to make a splash hire...

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Awesome, Brad runs a youth program that his in-laws were involved with.

How’s that strategy working out for Women’s basketball?

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Gary has accomplished way more than Marlin has. So I don’t know what to tell you.

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Well maybe at least know SOMETHING about him before disparaging him by saying he only coached middle school for over a decade, when that isn't even the case. And no one said we should just hand him the job. No one.

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The very first line of this thread is "I approve of hiring Brad Boyd immediately." Granted, you didn't say it. But that's what I'm responding to.

Well, this is interesting.

https://www.maxpreps.com/la/new-iber...3-24/schedule/

Fine, hire David Patrick. Put Brad on staff and watch the magic.

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Well, this is interesting.

https://www.maxpreps.com/la/new-iber...3-24/schedule/

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What’s this got to do with anything? Brad is the head coach and AD at LRCH…..

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What’s this got to do with anything? Brad is the head coach and AD at LRCH…..

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That’s where he was associate HC last year. Check the record.

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Sigh...

Like I said earlier, if he wants to interview, then fine. If he's the best candidate, great. I got nothing against him. But I don't think he — or anyone — should just be handed the job. Which is what you and JMV seem to be wanting.

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I agree.

Milk the process.

High school recruits need to know basketball exists at Louisiana.

So, last year they were 3-19?!

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Or discredit a person who was on staff here as a grad assistant. Runs a robust youth program, having to manage way more day to day activities than what a college program deals with. Already raises more money than the current staff. Hosts a tournament in the Cajun Dome which brings in 10 times the attendance that the Cajuns do.

Oh yeah let’s not even talk about the support a change would garner. Brad would triple the attendance.

But sure, let’s put our noses in the air and think this program is too good for Brad.

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"Runs a robust youth program"? Am I hearing this right? Geezus, being a successful college coach has nothing to do with how good of a youth coach you are. I'd argue that most, if not all, successful college coaches have no experience in running youth programs because they were too busy contributing to higher level programs and gaining experience there....

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So, last year they were 3-19?!

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And 22-23, a 2 year stint.
https://www.maxpreps.com/la/new-iber...2-23/schedule/

I didn't think this thread could get goofier than the OP but it morphed into some stupid ____..

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CS Lewis and the inner ring (rebounders) replacement cycle in action. It’s a natural progression. A new inner ring is coming, but it always leaves someone out. It’s not a knock or fault on anyone, it’s simple human nature. It happens very slowly then bam, it’s here.

Entertainment value is pretty good. Popcorn?

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Well, this is interesting.

https://www.maxpreps.com/la/new-iber...3-24/schedule/

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To be fair, Westgate doesn't care about any sport other than football.

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To be fair, Westgate doesn't care about any sport other than football.

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Same presently can be said about UL basketball. The same logic as the rebounders…nobody cares, it’s why things are bad, but that’s ok. It’s not the coach’s fault.

Besides, Winston had a good run.

Kellen Sampson (son of Kevlin Sampson, HC at Houston). Kellen has been a long time assistant at Houston but also coached as an assistant at App State and Sam Houston.

Just my opinion....

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Kellen Sampson (son of Kevlin Sampson, HC at Houston). Kellen has been a long time assistant at Houston but also coached as an assistant at App State and Sam Houston.

Just my opinion....

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Don't bring actual candidates to the discussion. It is laughable that so many of you want Brad Boyd as the head coach. We are better than that. He can have an assistant job, but he is so far behind the curve on ever being a college coach. Kellen is probably not attainable but that is the type of coach we need to be contacting. Hodgson at Arkansas State is a perfect example of a guy we need. Young, hungry recruiter. He can get dudes to go there. Very important to go get a young guy that has connections around the country and is not afraid to go on the road and recruit. Marlin hasn't done that in years.

Looking at our peers...
Richie Riley - After six years at the helm of South Alabama men’s basketball, Richie Riley has led the Jaguar program to six straight non-losing for the first time since 1983-1989.

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Looking at our peers...
Richie Riley - After six years at the helm of South Alabama men’s basketball, Richie Riley has led the Jaguar program to six straight non-losing for the first time since 1983-1989.

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I'd call Bryce Drew, Billy Gillispie, or Kyle Keller if we wanted a coach with head coaching experience.

At this point, I'm willing to try anything. But whether Brad gets the job or not, he needs to be on the staff regardless of who the coach is. He's passionate, he can sell, and he can relate to the youth which can do wonders for recruiting. Those are 3 characteristics that this program currently lacks.