MBB: Head Coach Suggestions

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

David Patrick has had very poor results in his last 2 stops as a head coach. He will not be considered and I doubt seriously anyone on that list is seriously looked at. Dr. Maggard listed criteria. One of those was being a proven winner as a head coach or lead assistant working with a successful collegiate head coach. That eliminates the entire list in my view. Selection likely someone none of us are thinking about now.

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I would think that David Patrick will be considered strongly from that list. I think the head coaching record is a concern. But those two jobs are traditionally difficult jobs.

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Originally Posted by SlappyCajun

I would think that David Patrick will be considered strongly from that list. I think the head coaching record is a concern. But those two jobs are traditionally difficult jobs.

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As is this one. Much potential but will take someone who can develop it in all facets.

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Originally Posted by covcaj

As is this one. Much potential but will take someone who can develop it in all facets.

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Our job is not a traditionally hard job. Neither UC Riverside nor Sacramento State have ever been to the NCAA tournament nor NIT. UC Riverside contemplated dropping athletics in 2021.

Our job has challenges but it's not on the level of those schools.

At the end of the day, even my 8 year old niece who plays hopscotch for a living would be an improvement

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Originally Posted by SlappyCajun

Our job is not a traditionally hard job. Neither UC Riverside nor Sacramento State have ever been to the NCAA tournament nor NIT. UC Riverside contemplated dropping athletics in 2021.

Our job has challenges but it's not on the level of those schools.

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Traditionally, no.

I would say at the moment it will be as hard as at those schools.

Should have never let it get this hard.

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Traditionally, no.

I would say at the moment it will be as hard as at those schools.

Should have never let it get this hard.

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Absolutely correct. Should have never gotten this bad.

The product needs to be fixed first and foremost.

Maggard, and to a degree T-Joe, has to fix the dome situation, that’s not on any coach’s responsibility list. That’s a contractual issue.

Schedule, that’s between Maggard and coach. No more non D1 games would be a start. Problem is, pretty much everyone plays a nobody tech @nowhereville. Fillers to get your minimum home games.

A dynamic rah-rah coach can only carry you so far. Any doubt, look at HUD’s downward slide and demise here.

The unfortunate best thing the new coach has, he’ll probably blow it all up and start fresh. As pointed out yesterday, UL won’t out physical anyone this season.

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Traditionally, no.

I would say at the moment it will be as hard as at those schools.

Should have never let it get this hard.

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Exactly!!!

I think my top choice is Quannas White. Maybe bring Bobby Champagne (former Cajun coach and Lafayette native who is also on staff at Houston) as his top assistant.

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Originally Posted by Clutch0364

I think my top choice is Quannas White. Maybe bring Bobby Champagne (former Cajun coach and Lafayette native who is also on staff at Houston) as his top assistant.

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Great idea. That may work.

I'd liked to see a Bobby Paschal type guy hired, that guy would check all the boxes..

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Originally Posted by fpc4life99

No thanks to Wade. I would love for Brad to get a shot and be successful. I just worry about him not being in the college circuit. Maybe he still knows people and think he would relate GREAT with the supporters.

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Can we get off the Brad Boyd fantasy please. I’m sure a great guy and a good high school coach but this program has been set back way more that a “couple of years”. Open a NATIONAL search and find a qualified candidate. Boyd is not that guy. For God’s sake he hasn’t even been an assistant at any level of college basketball. Give it a rest.

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Originally Posted by babysitter

Can we get off the Brad Boyd fantasy please. I’m sure a great guy and a good high school coach but this program has been set back way more that a “couple of years”. Open a NATIONAL search and find a qualified candidate. Boyd is not that guy. For God’s sake he hasn’t even been an assistant at any level of college basketball. Give it a rest.

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He was on staff for two years at UL.

Basketball would be the easiest sport to flip from worst to first in the portal era. Especially in the sunbelt. 2 good portal players next year could be a belt trophy.

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Originally Posted by Jacob81

Basketball would be the easiest sport to flip from worst to first in the portal era. Especially in the sunbelt. 2 good portal players next year could be a belt trophy.

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Need $$$ and that could work.

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Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView

He was on staff for two years at UL.

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Oh my bad. 2 years as a grad assistant under legendary Robert Lee. Let’s count that.

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Originally Posted by babysitter

Oh my bad. 2 years as a grad assistant under legendary Robert Lee. Let’s count that.

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It’s ironic some people don’t want anyone associated with Marlin, yet someone associated with Lee is ok.

Lee, the only coach to sport a MBB losing record at the university since 1957, and one of only three to ever do so in the history of the program, dating back to 1911.

https://www.coachesdatabase.com/loui...ns-basketball/

Lee lost a bunch of his players to the then NCAA violation that was in vogue.

APR

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Originally Posted by Turbine

Lee lost a bunch of his players to the then NCAA violation that was in vogue.

APR

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Dude had years to right the ship. One of the better dismissals at UL.

And with the Wild West NIL, I’d guess that APR thing will pop up at some universities.

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Originally Posted by babysitter

Can we get off the Brad Boyd fantasy please. I’m sure a great guy and a good high school coach but this program has been set back way more that a “couple of years”. Open a NATIONAL search and find a qualified candidate. Boyd is not that guy. For God’s sake he hasn’t even been an assistant at any level of college basketball. Give it a rest.

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Theres always the second option of you giving it a rest.

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoom

It’s ironic some people don’t want anyone associated with Marlin, yet someone associated with Lee is ok.

Lee, the only coach to sport a MBB losing record at the university since 1957, and one of only three to ever do so in the history of the program, dating back to 1911.

https://www.coachesdatabase.com/loui...ns-basketball/

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I think its more about Marlin is the current outgoing coach. And people don't want anything associated with what we just had. The wound is too fresh.

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Originally Posted by JamesTheJeweler

I think its more about Marlin is the current outgoing coach. And people don't want anything associated with what we just had. The wound is too fresh.

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This all has been one slow trainwreck since Jessie’s departure. There’s nothing but a blip with Peyton and Long. The rest is pretty much forgettable. Including Brown, who left the season after getting a car and 50k.

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Originally Posted by ZoomZoom

This all has been one slow trainwreck since Jessie’s departure. There’s nothing but a blip with Peyton and Long. The rest is pretty much forgettable. Including Brown, who left the season after getting a car and 50k.

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Man, you're right. Seeing all the historical pictures on the wall of the Dome brings the stark reality of a once proud program to what we've become. I'm excited for a new start. Maggard has done a great job thus far in getting good coaches. Let's hope that holds true.

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Originally Posted by babysitter

Can we get off the Brad Boyd fantasy please. I’m sure a great guy and a good high school coach but this program has been set back way more that a “couple of years”. Open a NATIONAL search and find a qualified candidate. Boyd is not that guy. For God’s sake he hasn’t even been an assistant at any level of college basketball. Give it a rest.

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YES… thank you. If we hire Brad (who I loved as a player and think he’s a good guy) after FINALLY getting rid of Marlin, then I know we aren’t taking our basketball program seriously and I… and many others… will continue to stay away.

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Originally Posted by JamesTheJeweler

Man, you're right. Seeing all the historical pictures on the wall of the Dome brings the stark reality of a once proud program to what we've become. I'm excited for a new start. Maggard has done a great job thus far in getting good coaches. Let's hope that holds true.

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I’ve been thinking the same thing over the last 10 or so years as we’re leaving the Dome after a game. Sad.

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Originally Posted by CajunRed

YES… thank you. If we hire Brad (who I loved as a player and think he’s a good guy) after FINALLY getting rid of Marlin, then I know we aren’t taking our basketball program seriously and I… and many others… will continue to stay away.

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That's like.....just your opinion, man.