The Book: Lady Cajuns 2006-07 basketball

[El Sidonio]

Y'all make some very good points.

However, I still think that with the crowd support i'm predicting, that EK Long will be a much better homecourt advantage. Remember, the question I posed is not based on the ideal, or where we want to be, or where we will be. It's about where we are now, and what the conditions are for best homecourt advantage. Also, don't forget that if cameras are there, they won't be filming the "not as nice" accomodations in the snack area or the entrance to the gym. What they'll be filming, the court, will look and sound much better in EK Long with a crowd of "only" 1000-1500. If we can only get 1500 in the Cajundome, it will look and sound pitiful, and I think it could possibly affect our girls in a negative way when they see a perceived lack of attendance and support. anyhoo, i'll quit my rant cuz i'm now beating a dead horse.

I hope y'all prove me wrong with the game in the Dome thing, and that we can get a good crowd. But whatever the crowd and wherever we play, I just hope our ladies continue to play as good as they are and go deep into the tourney.

God Bless

GEAUX UL LADY CAJUNS BASKETBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BirdofParadise]

Y'all make some very good points.

However, I still think that with the crowd support i'm predicting, that EK Long will be a much better homecourt advantage. Remember, the question I posed is not based on the ideal, or where we want to be, or where we will be. It's about where we are now, and what the conditions are for best homecourt advantage. Also, don't forget that if cameras are there, they won't be filming the "not as nice" accomodations in the snack area or the entrance to the gym. What they'll be filming, the court, will look and sound much better in EK Long with a crowd of "only" 1000-1500. If we can only get 1500 in the Cajundome, it will look and sound pitiful, and I think it could possibly affect our girls in a negative way when they see a perceived lack of attendance and support. anyhoo, i'll quit my rant cuz i'm now beating a dead horse.

I hope y'all prove me wrong with the game in the Dome thing, and that we can get a good crowd. But whatever the crowd and wherever we play, I just hope our ladies continue to play as good as they are and go deep into the tourney.

God Bless

GEAUX UL LADY CAJUNS BASKETBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sid, I'll put this as bluntly as I can.

There was no way in hell that the WNIT was going to give us a home game if we had bid for EKL.
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Period.

[Turbine]

This is an NCAA team.

However I hope we never get to the point where we are so proud that we forfeit a post season appearance streak.

Then again, I do hope we get to the point where this is an option.

[El Sidonio]

Je comprends. That being said, if we end up in the NIT, I hope we get a home game and a big (relatively speaking) crowd.

[Turbine]

Did I hear wrong last week?

I thought I heard, David Walker 1st bid was for the Cajun Dome and his 2nd bid (2nd round) was for EKL . . .

[CajunTundra]

What time is the Women's Selection Show today ? Is that on ESPN ? Also, just to throw in my two cents, I've heard the Lady's say they like to play in Earl K Long Gym over the Cajun Dome. That's where they practice all the time, and they feel more comfortable there, and claim they shoot better there. We did have a heck of a crowd at the Dome for the Championship. That's the most fan/crowd support and interaction I've ever seen at Women's Cajun Basketball Game. I also think if we had utilized the bench more it would have gave us a better chance, but MT was a very good team, hope we get a good bid.

Geaux Cajuns !!!

[BrockMeaux]

I really hope that we get a bid into the NCAA because, as that article points out, we deserve it. However, I won't be crushed if we fall short because we HAVE clenched a berth in the WNIT, so that's at least a small consolation.

http://www.womensnit.com/

[El Sidonio]

I believe it is on one of the ESPN channels (not sure if it's one of the main ones or not) at 7pm Central

God Bless

[BirdofParadise]

I believe it is on one of the ESPN channels (not sure if it's one of the main ones or not) at 7pm Central

God Bless

Correct. There is no "selection show" for the WNIT however. Teams that are selected will be informed by email around 9pm tonight.

[CajunRed]

Well... go figure... the LADY CAJUNS BASKETBALL TEAM makes the "Big Dance" as a #11 seed!

Congratulations to both Coach Halls!