Cowboys down Cajuns, 77-72

[CrazyCajun]

He didn't earn it if its not an incentive clause that was satisfied within his contract. As far as we know, this is not the case and I doubt they would have an incentive of simply winning the West justifying a $100,000 bump in pay. If it is a contractual issue, you are right he has earned it but it doesn't make it worth it.

I didn't say it was worth it or that I agree with it, just stating that if that what was in his contract then he did in fact earn it and waited 2 years for it. I do t think winning the west is worth that bump in pay either, but if that's what was agreed upon, then he should get it.

[Boomer]

Please somebody go talk Moss into returning----this is the guy who comes off the bench and drills the 3 at the end of the first half---something that Perez couldn't do for 2 years----And my wife finally got to cheer for a RED NECK----Damn---I liked him---Of course I liked Pierce and Butler and they would never play---man this guy will probably go to McNeese and drill our butt until the series is tied!!!

[Cajunsmike]

Please somebody go talk Moss into returning----this is the guy who comes off the bench and drills the 3 at the end of the first half---something that Perez couldn't do for 2 years----And my wife finally got to cheer for a RED NECK----Damn---I liked him---Of course I liked Pierce and Butler and they would never play---man this guy will probably go to McNeese and drill our butt until the series is tied!!!

Boomer, what the defensive issues Moss has, I doubt he goes there as Coach Simmons forte is tough man to man defense. That does not mean Moss cannot develop at the right school. It is unfortunate he did not have the patience to let the staff here develop him.

[Parrott]

Boomer, what the defensive issues Moss has, I doubt he goes there as Coach Simmons forte is tough man to man defense. That does not mean Moss cannot develop at the right school. It is unfortunate he did not have the patience to let the staff here develop him.

Moss narrowed his choices to the Cajuns, McNeese State, Winthrop and Ole Miss before signing with the Cajuns. I expect him to land at a mid-to-low-major school.

[Bandwagon King]

Moss narrowed his choices to the Cajuns, McNeese State, Winthrop and Ole Miss before signing with the Cajuns. I expect him to land at a mid-to-low-major school.

One thing is for sure. The old, "their a very young team" excuse will always be in play if you continue to lose players every year for whatever reasons. Doesn't the NCAA have a rule about having so many guys quitting/transferring/getting run off every year? Doesn't the NCAA penalize a school with scholarship losses if a certain number of guys who gert offered don't finish?

As far as Marlin earning his raise, there is earning a raise & EARNING what your paid. One may be legally binding according to contract, but the other is ethically doing a good job & becoming a fan favorite because of it. I hear his defenders reaching out to show support & give the benefit of the doubt, but I don't hear a ground swell of love & support for the guy. I love the job HUD has done & he showed he has the ability to rally his team not only in a surprise situation, but also circle the wagons in a tough situation, yet I have been critical of him when I thought it was right to do so because I didn't agree with his decision making.

I can see no reason to give Marlin any benefit of any doubt in any situation as of yet in his stay at Louisiana because he certainly hasn't earned, much less EARNED one yet like the HUD has. For HUD's first two seasons I think he's earned an A+ & a solid B which could turn into an A depending on the New Orleans Bowl. For Marlin a B- his first season followed by a D- his second with a failing grade so far this year certainly doesn't merit a 60% increase in pay with a nice extension to boot by any means. That is not being critically harsh. That is just looking at the facts & making an opinion based on factual observations.

[cajunscoop]

Cajun Fans all is good, just be patient, remember this guy took Sam Houston State to the Dance, good things are around the corner

[RedCajun]

One thing is for sure. The old, "their a very young team" excuse will always be in play if you continue to lose players every year for whatever reasons. Doesn't the NCAA have a rule about having so many guys quitting/transferring/getting run off every year? Doesn't the NCAA penalize a school with scholarship losses if a certain number of guys who gert offered don't finish?

As far as Marlin earning his raise, there is earning a raise & EARNING what your paid. One may be legally binding according to contract, but the other is ethically doing a good job & becoming a fan favorite because of it. I hear his defenders reaching out to show support & give the benefit of the doubt, but I don't hear a ground swell of love & support for the guy. I love the job HUD has done & he showed he has the ability to rally his team not only in a surprise situation, but also circle the wagons in a tough situation, yet I have been critical of him when I thought it was right to do so because I didn't agree with his decision making.

I can see no reason to give Marlin any benefit of any doubt in any situation as of yet in his stay at Louisiana because he certainly hasn't earned, much less EARNED one yet like the HUD has. For HUD's first two seasons I think he's earned an A+ & a solid B which could turn into an A depending on the New Orleans Bowl. For Marlin a B- his first season followed by a D- his second with a failing grade so far this year certainly doesn't merit a 60% increase in pay with a nice extension to boot by any means. That is not being critically harsh. That is just looking at the facts & making an opinion based on factual observations.

It's called the APR by the NCAA and I'm curious about this as well. With so many defections, it can't be good

[RedCajun]

Cajun Fans all is good, just be patient, remember this guy took Sam Houston State to the Dance, good things are around the corner

Robert Lee took the Cajuns to the dance too and you know how that turned out

[Bandwagon King]

It's called the APR by the NCAA and I'm curious about this as well. With so many defections, it can't be good

Thanks, so when does this all start to kick in & can this continuing trend hurt the basketball team scholarship wise now or down the road?

[CrazyCajun]

I think as long as those kids go on to graduate somewhere it doesn't effect you. Not absolutely sure but I think it's something like that.

[SlappyCajun]

Thanks, so when does this all start to kick in & can this continuing trend hurt the basketball team scholarship wise now or down the road?

Generally, if a kids leaves your place in good academic standing and attends another NCAA institution, you are not penalized.

[Bandwagon King]

I think as long as those kids go on to graduate somewhere it doesn't effect you. Not absolutely sure but I think it's something like that.

Gotta figure that at least half of these guys won't end up making it all the way through in any case. A question I have is why so many guys seem to have trouble staying in one place in basketball period. It seems just about every team has at least one guy fall by the way side almost every season. Here I am kind of giving Marlin the benefit of the doubt two posts after I said I wouldn't, but if he hadn't already developed such a reputation, Moss might no be such a big story. On the other hand, I seem to remember this guy was supposed to become a big time contributor who was supposed to make us forget all the mess that went on last season. Wasn't he the 6'9' foward who could shoot the lights out from three point land?