Shawn Long is questionable for Friday's season opener

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The health of Shawn Long has UL basketball coach Bob Marlin wondering if the highly regarded big man will even be available when the Ragin' Cajuns open their 2014-15 season Friday night at the Cajundome against Louisiana College.

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[raginsaints]

Them LC baws askin if I'm hurt. ����I'll be playn Friday don't worry. I got a pocket fulla buckets for ya'll. BoardPlay pic.twitter.com/fQLu9Xv8iS

— FrankDeezy. (@shawn_michael21) November 9, 2014

[Cajunsmike]

Shawn needs to play some on Friday night simply to knock the rust off. I have been told that it is painful however he cannot make the injury worse by playing on it. Shawn may be ready to go but it will ultimately be Coach Marlin's decision. Friday night will be another good tuneup. 1st game against a D1 opponent is next Monday night at Tulsa. Tulsa was in the NCAA tournament last year and have several guys back. That will be a good test for us. Note that game Monday night is on ESPN3.

[I_Bleed_RED]

Them LC baws askin if I'm hurt. ����I'll be playn Friday don't worry. I got a pocket fulla buckets for ya'll. BoardPlay pic.twitter.com/fQLu9Xv8iS

— FrankDeezy. (@shawn_michael21) November 9, 2014

"I got a pocket fulla buckets for ya'll."

That's a new one

[Cajun Crusader]

"I got a pocket fulla buckets for ya'll."

That's a new one

I think that was executed very well. Props to you SL21

[CajunJack55]

"I got a pocket fulla buckets for ya'll."

That's a new one

Kids these days...

[zephyr]

I'm getting excited about this year's recruiting class. I thought it was an OK class but all I hear is good things about Plaisance and Washington had a nice game the other evening.

[Hudsheen#Fired]

Don't sleep on stove. He may not contribute a whole lot this year, but he will be a good one also

[MelRock]

Washington is the real deal, not the most athletic but plays smart and will be a huge contributor. Look for Stove to step up big time this year as the season progresses. The hope is to redshirt Plaisance but if someone gets hurt and we need him coach will not be afraid to use him. If Plaisance is able to redshirt and gain some weight over the next 12 months look for him to mentioned as one of the all time Cajuns great. Coaches are very high on this young man.

Look for the team to run and press a little more, but you will not see much this Friday night. With a deep bench, being able to go 12 deep, look for this group to score some points.

[zephyr]

Them LC baws askin if I'm hurt. ����I'll be playn Friday don't worry. I got a pocket fulla buckets for ya'll. BoardPlay pic.twitter.com/fQLu9Xv8iS

— FrankDeezy. (@shawn_michael21) November 9, 2014

LOL...Coach Hardin will need to monitor the twitter accounts of these baws.

[zephyr]

Washington is the real deal, not the most athletic but plays smart and will be a huge contributor. Look for Stove to step up big time this year as the season progresses. The hope is to redshirt Plaisance but if someone gets hurt and we need him coach will not be afraid to use him. If Plaisance is able to redshirt and gain some weight over the next 12 months look for him to mentioned as one of the all time Cajuns great. Coaches are very high on this young man.

Look for the team to run and press a little more, but you will not see much this Friday night. With a deep bench, being able to go 12 deep, look for this group to score some points.

Oh boy, we are starting with the "all time greats" talk? I hate when we do this to kids who haven't stepped onto the court or field and played one meaningful minute in a game. Not saying he doesn't have talent or he won't be considered in that manner but I just find it hard to see how people figure such things for kids who haven't played.

[zephyr]

Don't sleep on stove. He may not contribute a whole lot this year, but he will be a good one also

I wasn't. I just haven't seen him play yet and he has one exhibition game under his belt so I'll watch him closely but from what I hear, he projects to be an early contributor and overall solid player for us in the upcoming years.