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[California Cajun]

I agree; but Maggard ain't Farmer. He will look very closely at Marlin's scheduling practices and his in game coaching skills, along with his inability to win in conference, NOT just his won-loss record.

I kinda think that recruiting is the only thing that can improve the program.

I can't see someone who has coached as long as Marlin has changing his philosophies.

[VObserver]

I kinda think that recruiting is the only thing that can improve the program.

I can't see someone who has coached as long as Marlin has changing his philosophies.

John, if Maggard looks closely at those things, Marlin will not be the coach here.

[cajundiehard]

I'm thinking that with the age and transfers coming in next year, it will be make or break next year.

Make would be NCAA tourney with respectable seed and showing, preferably with a win in the Dance.

Other possibility for a Make would be winning the conference regular season and entering the SBC Tourney as the #1 seed with respectable showing in the NIT (after losing late in conference tourney). Anything short of one of those two achievements next hear... I think he's done.

Just my $.02. NO inside information or scoop.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I'm thinking this is year seven, year seven without a regular season championship, without finishing in top two in regular season, without anything but mediocre accomplishments against weak competition overall.

Yes, by all means give him another year of mediocrity those three transfers and a freshman are going to brake him. Lord knows we haven't had a good team since Robet Lee's first year. Anyone care to recall how long ago that was? What is another year?

[Esqueleto]

I'm thinking this is year seven, year seven without a regular season championship, without finishing in top two in regular season, without anything but mediocre accomplishments against weak competition overall.

Yes, by all means give him another year of mediocrity those three transfers and a freshman are going to brake him. Lord knows we haven't had a good team since Robet Lee's first year. Anyone care to recall how long ago that was? What is another year?

Those 3 transfers and seniors Bryce, Bartley, and Stove are the very reason why we can't afford to keep this guy around for another mediocre coaching job. The players deserve better. Why waste this talent?

[CajunEXPRESS]

Those 3 transfers and seniors Bryce, Bartley, and Stove are the very reason why we can't afford to keep this guy around for another mediocre coaching job. The players deserve better. Why waste this talent?

Clearly your sarcasm meter was off on my post. I'd have had his head years ago, but all I can do is express my opinions. How does this man deserve an 8th season? It is just nuts.

[Esqueleto]

Clearly your sarcasm meter was off on my post. I'd have had his head years ago, but all I can do is express my opinions. How does this man deserve an 8th season? It is just nuts.

Haha. Yeah, guess my meter was off. My bad.

I would love to see what a better coach could do with those guys next year.

[Cajunsmike]

I kinda think that recruiting is the only thing that can improve the program.

I can't see someone who has coached as long as Marlin has changing his philosophies.

John, I agree with you in that bringing in better talent is the key to improving the program. Some of us may have overrated the ability of this year's squad in non-conference play. However, next year's recruiting is done due to three transfers sitting out this year and one early period signee. I have no idea how those guys will pan out but I do know one of the transfers (inside player named Gant from Missouri) was a top 50 player coming out of HS. I also know the early period signee scored 54 points in a game last week. None of that means squat as to being able to predict what they will do here. Point is our next opportunity to bring in new talent will be next November in the early signing period.

As far as the new AD evaluating the coach, that will occur. However he will not make that determination until after next season no matter how many times people here say a change should be made now. I am not sure how many years are left on the contract but I think it may be two years remaining after this one.

[cajundiehard]

I get your point and it's hard to argue. I think the new AD should sit down and talk to the players (including the transfers) after the season - and heavily weight their opinions in regards to another year.

I would hate to see a coaching change with a loss of some or all of these transfers. We desperately need a consistently winning basketball program.

With the "new facility" and financial backing, there is no reason the Cajuns shouldn't be a viable contender for the SBC title EVERY year.

[VObserver]

I get your point and it's hard to argue. I think the new AD should sit down and talk to the players (including the transfers) after the season - and heavily weight their opinions in regards to another year.

I would hate to see a coaching change with a loss of some or all of these transfers. We desperately need a consistently winning basketball program.

With the "new facility" and financial backing, there is no reason the Cajuns shouldn't be a viable contender for the SBC title EVERY year.

I would go further than this. In addition to contending for the conference title, the Cajuns should be at least on the bubble for an at-large every year. I ain't buying that we cannot schedule well enough non-conference to do that.

[duggie85]

Clearly your sarcasm meter was off on my post. I'd have had his head years ago, but all I can do is express my opinions. How does this man deserve an 8th season? It is just nuts.

You and I use to go at it in regards to Marlin....And with time, unfortunately you have been right.

Unless we make a serious run in conference tournament that leads to big dance appearance & win or close game, I would think best thing to do is part ways and let new coach start laying ground work with next years deep roster.

Can we afford that? Probably not.

[Hark Mudspeth]

You and I use to go at it in regards to Marlin....And with time, unfortunately you have been right.

Unless we make a serious run in conference tournament that leads to big dance appearance & win or close game, I would think best thing to do is part ways and let new coach start laying ground work with next years deep roster.

Can we afford that? Probably not.

Can we afford not to?