Cajuns' basketball season may not be finished yet

[CajunEXPRESS]

Once Russell decommitted from LSU and signed with the Cajuns his star ranking dropped from 4 to 3. I don't know how we will do in college as he is more like 6'1" than 6'3" which may impact him defensively. There is no denying he can shoot however. A 50% three point shooter can stroke it no matter what level he plays at in HS.

Jay Wright was a smallish 6'1" guard who garnered defensive player of the year.

[Cajunsmike]

Jay Wright was a smallish 6'1" guard who garnered defensive player of the year.

Good point. We do not know how Russell will do defensively but Jay has shown size is not the only factor when it comes to that part of the game.

[Ragin4U]

I haven't heard Techs reason for not playing, but Arkansas State's AD said the decision was made by the coach and players. Their goals were much higher and they didn't achieve them. I find that point of view refreshing.

That sounds like saying they were punished for not reaching their goals. If this is announced earlier in the season, it would be more believable.

[Turbine]

I haven't heard Techs reason for not playing, but Arkansas State's AD said the decision was made by the coach and players. Their goals were much higher and they didn't achieve them. I find that point of view refreshing.

The subject of unmet goals and expectations haunts me.

When I was 5 my mom gave me and my older sister some coffee milk.

My older sisters cup was larger than mine.

I poured mine in the sink.

She did not make me another cup.

I don't think pouring the season in the sink is refreshing.

I will never get that coffee milk back.

jmo

[Cajunsmike]

It appears Arkansas State is not participating, at least in part, due to its head coach accepting the North Texas job.

Question for Josh, why is the Ark State head coach leaving for North Texas? Is it because of pay. SBC was quite a bit ahead of CUSA this year. Also, UNT fights all the Dallas pro teams as well as SMU/TCU in the area for attention. There is none of that at Ark. State as they are the focus teams for the area. Maybe he had another connection at that school. On the other hand Texas not having an income tax may be a factor in the decision.

[MelRock]

@CajunsFan @FANiinLa
Also, Texas (metroplex in particular) has tremendous recruiting base. Easier to keep guys home than get to Jonesboro.

— Joshua Parrott (@JoshuaParrott) March 13, 2017

[MelRock]

@CajunsFan @FANiinLa
Family (from metroplex/has family there) & money (hearing base salary may have nearly doubled) are big issues for move

— Joshua Parrott (@JoshuaParrott) March 13, 2017

[axg8750]

There is no denying he can shoot however. A 50% three point shooter can stroke it no matter what level he plays at in HS.

That's what I was hoping for with Register. Didn't really pan out as he never found his shot in college.

[Boomer]

Question for Josh, why is the Ark State head coach leaving for North Texas? Is it because of pay. SBC was quite a bit ahead of CUSA this year. Also, UNT fights all the Dallas pro teams as well as SMU/TCU in the area for attention. There is none of that at Ark. State as they are the focus teams for the area. Maybe he had another connection at that school. On the other hand Texas not having an income tax may be a factor in the decision.

Since it is tax season....I had heard or read that coaches were creating forms of corporation and listing it in Texas for the lower taxes......anybody got any knowledge of this???

[CajunAmos]

Since it is tax season....I had heard or read that coaches were creating forms of corporation and listing it in Texas for the lower taxes......anybody got any knowledge of this???

Pretty sure I heard about this a number of years back.

[Turbine]

Pretty sure I heard about this a number of years back.

Sean Payton.

Many thought he was headed to the Dallas Cowboys when he changed main residence

[ZoomZoom]

Once Russell decommitted from LSU and signed with the Cajuns his star ranking dropped from 4 to 3. I don't know how we will do in college as he is more like 6'1" than 6'3" which may impact him defensively.

Made me laugh. Shawn Long was 6-11 here, 6-9 in Philly