Interview with Robert Lee

[Cajunsmike]

_ Without taking other variable into consideration I have an oversimplified timeline formula for time allowed to own a winning program.

If you take over a winning program tear it down and rebuild it to your liking, I think you should have 4 years to accomplish the task.

If you take a long running program that is and has been in shambles, you should have 7 years to accomplish the task.

If you start a program from scratch you should have 6 years to make it a winner.

jmo _

The basketball program fits into your tear it down category. You say four years is needed in that situation. This coming season will be Year 3. We may be slightly ahead of the four years as we have several JC guys along with some transfers coming in. That should balance the roster as it was mostly high school guys the last two years.

[reddot]

_ You have to give him credit for rebuilding the foundation of the basketball program with less scholarships and recruiting local talent. All i am saying is why would his job be in jeopardy when he has had to deal with all of this and is still moving the program up. _

Kudos to him for taking care of the APR factor. Let's say the APR wasn't a factor, in your opinion do you think he would be taking more gambles on the kids he brings in?

IMO, I think he would. The APR isn't something he imposed on the program. It would be naive
to think coaches don't recruit to the edge of what is permitted.

[RaginCajun2010]

_ Kudos to him for taking care of the APR factor. Let's say the APR wasn't a factor, in your opinion do you think he would be taking more gambles on the kids he brings in?

IMO, I think he would. The APR isn't something he imposed on the program. It would be naive
to think coaches don't recruit to the edge of what is permitted. _

Of course you have to recruit to the edge in order to keep a winning program or perhaps make it better. And i do agree with you. He would take a gamble on a kid or two, but in the situation he is in, he did make the right move in getting a group of young local kids who he can mold into get student athletes who have great character. In this environment they can only improve in both acadmeics and in athletics. IMO

[cajun67]

_ I am also optimistic about the upcoming basketball season. _

Can I go offically on record and say I am also optimistic. Get off the floor, Mike, I know it's early. Shipley's book has me all psyched/psycho'ed.

[CajunNation]

Without taking other variable into consideration I have an oversimplified timeline formula for time allowed to own a winning program.

If you take over a winning program tear it down and rebuild it to your liking, I think you should have 4 years to accomplish the task.

If you take a long running program that is and has been in shambles, you should have 7 years to accomplish the task.

If you start a program from scratch you should have 6 years to make it a winner.

jmo

Is this for basketball only?

'Cause if your guidelines include the football program, Baldwin would like you to testify in his behalf.

[Turbine]

_ Is this for basketball only?

'Cause if your guidelines include the football program, Baldwin would like you to testify in his behalf. _

LOL

Baldwin had no academic mandate and still managed to run athletics into the ground.

Academically speaking both Bustle and Lee are both working under the burden of what an athletic program should be.

[Cajunsmike]

Can I go offically on record and say I am also optimistic. Get off the floor, Mike, I know it's early. Shipley's book has me all psyched/psycho'ed.

I am optimistic because of people I have spoken to who have watched some of the afternoon pickup games in the indoor facility. We will be better at point and inside-the two key areas of a basketball team.