Meanwhile, in Natchitoches

[Gumbeaux]

My gripe is that we wont qualify for the Southland Conference tournament at this rate.

[cajun4life]

Huh?! Get a grip.

72-67, enough said. How many of those wins came against non D1 competition? If you count only D1 programs Marlin has a losing record. Y'all can worship him if you want, but the man isn't getting it done here.

I went back and looked at it, he is 9-1 against non D1 programs. So his record against D1 programs is 63-66. Man he is a great coach.

[ManAboutTown]

With the exception of last season, what has Marlin accomplished to keep you on the fence?

We had a 1st round draft pick last year take over, along with Shawn Long and we made a run to the NCAAs. That was big, but I credit that to Peyton.

Well I tend to think he had something to do with all that EP stuff..
But no, you can't argue with 63-66 in this conference and playing this OOC schedule.

[cajun4life]

Well I tend to think he had something to do with all that EP stuff..
But no, you can't argue with 63-66 in this conference and playing this OOC schedule.

That is exactly my point. He will have coached 2 NBA talents. Yet his record is 63-66, seriously, that's garbage.

[duggie85]

Double post

[duggie85]

Marty Fletcher was 176-148.
Jessie Evans was 132-81.
Robert Lee was 80-100.
Bob Marlin is 72-67.

So I would say that if you think barely over .500 ball is good enough then you got your wish. Marlin is playing against much weaker competition than any of the previous three coaches did.

And in half the games, ole Bob has just as many NCAA trips. IMO, that's all that matters.

[duggie85]

Have a good night, we can debate later. I'm gonna enjoy N.O.!

[lcitsh]

I'm still not accepting this loss, but it feels better knowing that Texas Southern beat Michigan State in East Lansing. Very weird basketball day. Many upsets.

These are observations, not excuses: Cajuns lose starting point guard, starting shooting guard and starting small forward. Guard positions filled with two returning major contributors and a highly ranked juco. Forward position filled by two new transfers, one a former starter from a power conference post season team, and a highly regarded juco. Reserve players are similar to last season's reserves. It's tough to believe that chemistry is an issue to such a degree that they can look so great in Lafayette and so lackluster on the road.

[cajun4life]

It always amazes me how many fans (not just UL fans) make excuses for their own teams success.

63-66 against D1 programs is not success.

Enjoy Nola be safe!

[ulXrunner]

Wow! Unbelievable! I'll go to games but you ain't gettin em to come watch a team who struggles against Southland teams on a regular basis.