Great Expectations – From the Bird's Nest

[VObserver]

Out of conference this year we played 5 D1 teams with RPI of 200 or worse. UTA played 2. App. played 3, stAte played 4, and the Georgia schools both played less than we did.

I am not happy with our record, and even less so considering our schedule.

Including conference games, 11 of our D1 wins are against 200+ RPI teams. We are 3-10 against D1 teams with RPI better than 200. That is not acceptable.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Out of conference this year we played 5 D1 teams with RPI of 200 or worse. UTA played 2. App. played 3, stAte played 4, and the Georgia schools both played less than we did.

I am not happy with our record, and even less so considering our schedule.

To be fair JMU and Pepperdine are usually a lot better. But we still lost to Montana State.

[MelRock]

So Cajun____Stick and Cajun_____, since you are found of calling people names, who's paying for all of these coaching firings, you never answer that questions but we know it won't be the _______s on here calling for someone's firing.

[Cajunsmike]

So Cajun____Stick and Cajun_____, since you are found of calling people names, who's paying for all of these coaching firings, you never answer that questions but we know it won't be the _______s on here calling for someone's firing.

To be fair, Express has stated he knows Marlin won't be fired but it is his opinion that he should be. Every one is entitled to that. At least he is still supporting the team by attending games. The buyout may not be part of his thinking. If it is, his view likely is that we will bring more revenue in with a change than we have to pay in the buyout. I am not sure I agree with that simply due that there are still lots of people who do not post here which expected this to be a rebuilding year. Also, it is easy to say it costs more to change than retain. That ignores the fact that you have to find someone to write the check which will exceed a half million. I don't think there is anyone around willing to do that or even a group of people for this coach at this time. Football may be a different story in 2017. A third straight losing season is staring at us in the face and basketball does not have the off field problems football appears to have. MetryCajun had a point the other day that it is a real possibility we will change football coaches. If we do that, it will be very difficult to change the basketball staff as well, especially since there is a good chance basketball will post it's fifth straight winning season in 2017-2018. If we are struggling in conference next year like we are now, it may be considered. Personally, I expect we will be improved next season. The opinions people post here are not necessarily how the administration views things.

[MelRock]

Mike I don't want to hear be fair to Cajun____stick. There is nothing that he has posted on here that has been fair except to him and his little but buddies. Most people are tired of the crap he post on here. This was a baseball thread that he drug Marlin into, so I do not give a crap if I hurt Timmy Little Dick feelings.

[Cajunsmike]

Mike I don't want to hear be fair to Cajun____stick. There is nothing that he has posted on here that has been fair except to him and his little but buddies. Most people are tired of the crap he post on here. This was a baseball thread that he drug Marlin into, so I do not give a crap if I hurt Timmy Little Dick feelings.

Speaking of baseball, how long do you think it will be until the bats come around. Personally, I think it may not happen until we get home. However, I do think once we have a couple of good games, the confidence will come and the problems we have now won't be such an issue. Key word there is confidence. Guys right now are just trying too hard and need to relax.

[MelRock]

Speaking of baseball, how long do you think it will be until the bats come around. Personally, I think it may not happen until we get home. However, I do think once we have a couple of good games, the confidence will come and the problems we have now won't be such an issue. Key word there is confidence. Guys right now are just trying too hard and need to relax.

I do think they need to just settle in and play their game. I do not think there is anything to get overly excited about at this time of year. I think we need to get about 10 games in to truly make a judgment. Unfortunately last nights stats are not to be found since the game is incomplete. I think the numbers might look a little better but who knows. Let the kids play, the wins will come and they will come in droves.

[CajunAmos]

I do think they need to just settle in and play their game. I do not think there is anything to get overly excited about at this time of year. I think we need to get about 10 games in to truly make a judgment. Unfortunately last nights stats are not to be found since the game is incomplete. I think the numbers might look a little better but who knows. Let the kids play, the wins will come and they will come in droves.

Damn, I didn't remember Degg's had forgotten how to coach in 2014.

[MelRock]

Damn, I didn't remember Degg's had forgotten how to coach in 2014.

We struggled out of the gate in 2014, but obviously got better quick. We will need to get better quick with the schedule we have coming up.

[CajunT]

We struggled out of the gate in 2014, but obviously got better quick. We will need to get better quick with the schedule we have coming up.

Not having 700, or so at bats this fall due to construction at the Tigue has hurt them. JC signees, freshmen and those held out of summer ball needed those swings to get ready.