Robert Lee BASKETBALL CAMP starts TODAY

[Zeebart21]

I'm hearing that there are now as many as 5 kids not eligible to play this year. Is there any truth to that? I know we won't get squat from the athletic department are the advertiser other than their usual coverups and fluffup about how things have never been better. Anyone know "what's going on"? On another note, what's the latest with the NCAA investigation? Are the cajuns staring "troubled times" in the face again?

Im still trying to find out whats going to be swept under the rug BR? Maybe there was a reason the "honorable" Skip Bertman had one hell of a time finding a baseball coach.

Z.

[cajunjack]

There are 6 setting out right now.

Milsap North Louisiana Utah Jazz's Paul Milsap little brother
Daigle Lafayette Northside
Forest B.R.
Dison N.O. Via Texas
Gary Lafayette
Bloom Transfer U of Houston from N.O. Brother Martin I think

[Cajunsmike]

There are 6 setting out right now.

Milsap North Louisiana Utah Jazz's Paul Milsap little brother
Daigle Lafayette Northside
Forest B.R.
Dison N.O. Via Texas
Gary Lafayette
Bloom Transfer U of Houston from N.O. Brother Martin I think

You are correct in the guys who are sitting out. It is my understanding that Milsap and Dison may play this year as their situation is still being reviewed by the clearinghouse. Bloom is not ineligible. By NCAA rules, transfers have to sit out one year and that is the situation he is in. Daigle, Forrest, and Gary are definitely out for the year and must do well in school to be eligible next year. We also signed one guy in the early signing period for next year who is highly rated. His name is Gradigno and he is from LaGrange High in the Lake Charles area.

CajunsMike

[AstroCajun]

I'm hearing that there are now as many as 5 kids not eligible to play this year. Is there any truth to that? I know we won't get squat from the athletic department are the advertiser other than their usual coverups and fluffup about how things have never been better. Anyone know "what's going on"? On another note, what's the latest with the NCAA investigation? Are the cajuns staring "troubled times" in the face again?

Thank you for your continued interest in UL Ragin' Cajun athletics. Have a great day.

[Kal]

You are correct in the guys who are sitting out. It is my understanding that Milsap and Dison may play this year as their situation is still being reviewed by the clearinghouse. Bloom is not ineligible. By NCAA rules, transfers have to sit out one year and that is the situation he is in. Daigle, Forrest, and Gary are definitely out for the year and must do well in school to be eligible next year. We also signed one guy in the early signing period for next year who is highly rated. His name is Gradigno and he is from LaGrange High in the Lake Charles area.

CajunsMike

2 of our recruits haven't met the ACT requirements to be eligible, i think it's an 18 that they need

[cajunfan79]

thats great still recruiting kids that can't make the grades, I thought that left with jesse

[Kal]

Well, Jesse had contacts all over the nation. Lee doesn't. Lee was a highly touted local high school coach that became an assistant. He's still establishing contacts. Until then, he has to take the best talent that he can get his hands on. Unfortunately this mean many recruits that aren't eligible right away. That's not to say that they won't get on track. But many of these kids are used to LHSAA eligibilty which is far less than NCAA standards. One solution is to push tougher standards for LHSAA that will give these kids a head start in college admissions and eligibility. The other solution is to just wait. Lee will eventually start getting some of the talent with better academic performances from out of state. It's just going to take time. You have to remember that a large portion of the blame for this whole mess lies on the LHSAA, the Louisiana dept. of education, the high schools, teachers, h.s. coaches, and most importantly the parents. The parents have to make their children focus on academics more. Too many parents believe that their child can jump straight from h.s. to the NBA and make millions. Reality is that there aren't too many LeBron James' in the world. We as the public have to start demanding higher standards of education from our state, our schools, and our children. Louisiana kids aren't dumb, they just aren't pushed hard enough.

[rhineaux]

thats great still recruiting kids that can't make the grades, I thought that left with jesse

I know it sounds like I'm being and apologist here, but, ACT scores can be fixed. Lots of folks don't do well on those sorts of tests. I had a buddy in high school who was extremely smart (he still is) but always made better grades than me. When we took the ACT, I smoked him...he was several points behind me. Same thing happened when we took the GRE to get into Grad. School. I scored better than him again.

but, if the GPA is pretty low as well, then I can see what you mean. I think one of the bigger problems might not be who we are recruiting, but the recruits that are out there. We could have a team of honor students, surely, but they would really suck. You have to find a balance of good players with good character and the potential to be better. if they have an ounce of potential, then once they get to college, they can be covered like a hawk by tutors and good influences and taught proper study habits and such, much more than in high school.

[UL-Lreality]

Im still trying to find out whats going to be swept under the rug BR? Maybe there was a reason the "honorable" Skip Bertman had one hell of a time finding a baseball coach.

Z.

Another one that cannot handle the truth and has to bring LSU into the discussion. What's the matter? I struck a nerve with you too? So just because I ask legitimate questions you get all defensive and start crying like a baby and bring LSU up. Get over yourself and your envy and hatred of LSU. It will get you nowhere in life slick! I'm talking about the "cajuns" here and nobody else. Your snide backhanded remarks are only funny to the people that believe them. I don't and if you don't like what I post DON'T READ IT. Apparently you are the one that cares more about what's going on in "BR" then in lafayette.

[Tripple Threat]

Well, Jesse had contacts all over the nation. Lee doesn't. Lee was a highly touted local high school coach that became an assistant. He's still establishing contacts. Until then, he has to take the best talent that he can get his hands on. Unfortunately this mean many recruits that aren't eligible right away. That's not to say that they won't get on track. But many of these kids are used to LHSAA eligibilty which is far less than NCAA standards. One solution is to push tougher standards for LHSAA that will give these kids a head start in college admissions and eligibility. The other solution is to just wait. Lee will eventually start getting some of the talent with better academic performances from out of state. It's just going to take time. You have to remember that a large portion of the blame for this whole mess lies on the LHSAA, the Louisiana dept. of education, the high schools, teachers, h.s. coaches, and most importantly the parents. The parents have to make their children focus on academics more. Too many parents believe that their child can jump straight from h.s. to the NBA and make millions. Reality is that there aren't too many LeBron James' in the world. We as the public have to start demanding higher standards of education from our state, our schools, and our children. Louisiana kids aren't dumb, they just aren't pushed hard enough.

I thought Coach Lee was prominently involved in recruiting when Jesse was Head Coach. He should have the same contacts now that Jesse and the other assistants had back then.