Is Bob Marlin's seat even starting to warm up?

[VObserver]

Hope you were able to relax and have fun.

I did. Both on the deer stand and at Tuesdays game.

[BirdofParadise]

I did. Both on the deer stand and at Tuesdays game.

That's a VERY good day, indeed. And, Im not even a hunter.

[Boomer]

I did. Both on the deer stand and at Tuesdays game.

--VOB you know where to bring the sausage---my house!!! Getting a little colder and a Good Chile would hit the spot!!!

[Ragin' Caleb]

All I know is that is 8 straight

[Zeebart21]

All I know is that is 8 straight

Yessir! Marlin did what he is being paid to do! The young men responded! Congrats Fellas!!!

Z

[ManAboutTown]

Well we lose site of things so quickly. Who didn't expect to do well in conference with this roster? My feeling on Marlin has not changed. Much like my feeling on Hud doesn't change after we get smoked out of conference. Who doesn't expect our teams to play well and win in this conference? I'm not saying the man doesn't deserve any credit, but bringing up a "hot seat" thread after a winning streak is too convenient..

[axg8750]

That'll change with the next loss.

What are your thoughts on Marlin being one of the only UL coaches not to go out and do his own fundraising?

[Ragin' Caleb]

Well we lose site of things so quickly. Who didn't expect to do well in conference with this roster? My feeling on Marlin has not changed. Much like my feeling on Hud doesn't change after we get smoked out of conference. Who doesn't expect our teams to play well and win in this conference? I'm not saying the man doesn't deserve any credit, but bringing up a "hot seat" thread after a winning streak is too convenient..

we are undefeated at home. ooc has been tough this year but I'm glad we played those good teams. We are having a great season, how is this even a discussion

[Cajunsmike]

What are your thoughts on Marlin being one of the only UL coaches not to go out and do his own fundraising?

Most of the fund raising done by other sports involves facilities. The Dome upgrades are a joint effort by the city, the state, and the university. I am not sure what facility upgrades basketball could promote. Were additional funds available to basketball, I suggest they would go to making travel more convenient and not as time consuming. That might be a tougher sell as you can't put a guy's name on a plane flight. Still, I don't argue that the staff should hit the road to solicit more funds. I will tell you that the main basketball support group (Rebounders Club) has more respect for Coach Marlin than anyone since Bobby Paschal. They do support the program to the tune of about 50 grand per year. That is not nearly enough to get one charter flight however. Also, basketball is something people pay attention to mostly during the season and it is the only sport that crosses semesters. During the season is not the time to hit the road looking for money as the demands on the staff is much more than most realize. Perhaps going along with Hud during the late spring and early summer would be advisable. If there is a strong finish to this season, it may pay benefits. Now, an eight game winning streak is nothing to sneeze at. That is true regardless of who you play as a bad shooting night which has nothing to do with effort can get anyone at any time. I wonder how many winning streaks in the country right now exceed ours. Anyone know? I bet it is not many.

[BirdofParadise]

What are your thoughts on Marlin being one of the only UL coaches not to go out and do his own fundraising?

I see you believe everything you read on Ragin Pagin. I do not.

In fact, in this case, I know better. But I'm not getting involved in it.

[Cajunfever]

What are your thoughts on Marlin being one of the only UL coaches not to go out and do his own fundraising?

You are incorrect about this. I have received phone calls and have had meetings with the coaching staff regarding various requests for funding certain projects.

[Turbine]

I wish I had known this a year, month, week or day ago. I would have defended Marlin.

I was under the same impression as axg8750.