MBB Final: Louisiana 81, Troy 69

[ZoomZoom]

We have to play better to beat Ga State. They’re rolling now, and will win both their Arkansas road games next week unless they totally don’t show up. This game is circled already on their calendar.

[CajunEXPRESS]

We have to play better to beat Ga State. They’re rolling now, and will win both their Arkansas road games next week unless they totally don’t show up. This game is circled already on their calendar.

I’m guessing we’re motivated to handle the Georgia twins. It’s hard to get motivated when you’re just better than the opponents we’re playing. Bobby Big Fish absolutely has a basketball plan for both those teams.

[leeman]

Bartley is the master at drawing a foul, and then making his free throws. He was key to getting a double digit lead. He should drive to the basket every time he gets the ball

[ManAboutTown]

Coach Marlin agrees we have to be better to have success in post season. The turnovers are a concern as well as not finishing near the rim. Defensively we gave up too many baskets on straight line drives to the goal today. However, there were also lots of positives today. The contribution off the bench by Stove today was instrumental. I don't know if anyone in the league has a complete player as their sixth man as we do. He even made three straight layups. Despite the turnovers in the first half we had only four in the second and forced 20 by the Trojans. When the threes were not falling, we drove the ball to the lane and got the opposition in foul trouble where we cashed in. Looking at Thursday vs Saturday we note that two different guys had the hot hand and we fed that guy. As far as the no. of threes we take goes, the following point is one that needs to be paid attention to. We take lots of threes by design. Our staff has bought into the NBA analytical data indicating the mid range shot is of poor value. Therefore don't expect that to change. Even though we were only average there today overall, virtually all of the three balls were clean looks. What made it look worse is that we did not get as many offensive rebounds as usual. Personally I would like to see more mid range shots as I don't think we would get as many charges and we could get some free as close as five feet away.

And by no means are my comments meant to disparage or minimize anything this team is accomplishing. I’m all in.

I just get frustrated when we play like that. Projecting ahead, we can’t make these mistakes and go on these prolonged scoring droughts. We will not be able to compete with good teams that way. For those that are happy running through the SBC (not you Mike), I’m sorry my comments offend you. For the rest of us that want to do something special in March, these are points to be aware of.

I agree, there was plenty to be positive about yesterday. I just know these guys are capabale or playing a complete game, a next level of Cohesion and organizational offense. Taking care of the ball, not reaching in stupidly. I know what these guys are capable of and it’s frustrating to keep watching and waiting for that complete game we all know is coming.

That said, I’m ready to see how it shakes out.

[Cajunsmike]

And by no means are my comments meant to disparage or minimize anything this team is accomplishing. I’m all in.

I just get frustrated when we play like that. Projecting ahead, we can’t make these mistakes and go on these prolonged scoring droughts. We will not be able to compete with good teams that way. For those that are happy running through the SBC (not you Mike), I’m sorry my comments offend you. For the rest of us that want to do something special in March, these are points to be aware of.

I agree, there was plenty to be positive about yesterday. I just know these guys are capabale or playing a complete game, a next level of Cohesion and organizational offense. Taking care of the ball, not reaching in stupidly. I know what these guys are capable of and it’s frustrating to keep watching and waiting for that complete game we all know is coming.

That said, I’m ready to see how it shakes out.

You don't get better by being satisfied. You have to strive to continually improve. The coaches and players agree with MAT. We still have some tough games coming up and mistakes do need to be reduced. That does not mean it is inappropriate to enjoy the victories. No matter who you play a 19 and 3 record is quite an accomplishment and all Cajun supporters should be proud of the guys for that work. Note, we just completed an undefeated month. That is quite a feat.

[Turbine]

.... people don't care about basketball in the south. Others say that we need to do something special for people to notice. That won't happen in the regular season.

Outside of the diehards and season ticket holders, how many of the 5,000 on Saturday were the same people as the 6,000 on Thursday?

Not many "families" can afford 2 expensive outings in the same week.

In house Cajun Dome concessions could go a long way towards making multiple weekly basketball outings a lifestyle event.

You can divide the total by half (home games) but 35 games a year today, vs 25 total games in the early 70's makes going to every single game a little harder. And that's before the "stay away" concessions sign.

[Cajunsmike]

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Outside of the diehards and season ticket holders, how many of the 5,000 on Saturday were the same people as the 6,000 on Thursday?

Not many "families" can afford 2 expensive outings in the same week.

In house Cajun Dome concessions could go a long way towards making multiple weekly basketball outings a lifestyle event.

You can divide the total by half (home games) but 35 games a year today, vs 25 total games in the early 70's makes going to every single game a little harder. And that's before the "stay away" concessions sign.

No doubt the economy here is a factor in the level of support. I rarely buy anything from the Dome. Weather yesterday was a factor in the attendance and much fewer students were present than Thursday. No more afternoon games so I expect more of those will show up in the remaining four games. Almost three weeks until the next home game. Hopefully administration has more ideas planned to get more of those young folks out there. Of course the team has to do it's part by having continued success on the road.

[talktomewillis]

Outside of the diehards and season ticket holders, how many of the 5,000 on Saturday were the same people as the 6,000 on Thursday?

Not many "families" can afford 2 expensive outings in the same week.

In house Cajun Dome concessions could go a long way towards making multiple weekly basketball outings a lifestyle event.

You can divide the total by half (home games) but 35 games a year today, vs 25 total games in the early 70's makes going to every single game a little harder. And that's before the "stay away" concessions sign.

The Thursday attendance was just over 5000.
The Saturday attendance was just under 5000.

That 6000 you're thinking about was for the ULM game.

[CajunEXPRESS]

The 6K was for the reunion. People love to attend those events. If they had students like Thursday for the ULM reunion game we’d have pushed 7K

[GeauxCajuns]

Still think more were there for south al than Monroe

[Turbine]

The Thursday attendance was just over 5000.
The Saturday attendance was just under 5000.

That 6000 you're thinking about was for the ULM game.

I wonder how many of the 5G & 5G were the same people?

I think the difference is room for growth.

[ragin50]

Outside of the diehards and season ticket holders, how many of the 5,000 on Saturday were the same people as the 6,000 on Thursday?

Not many "families" can afford 2 expensive outings in the same week.

In house Cajun Dome concessions could go a long way towards making multiple weekly basketball outings a lifestyle event.

You can divide the total by half (home games) but 35 games a year today, vs 25 total games in the early 70's makes going to every single game a little harder. And that's before the "stay away" concessions sign.

I agree that in house concessions are a good idea, and that a family outing to a game can be expensive. But the game was at 2:00. Why not just eat lunch at home and avoid the concessions? Never understood why you have to eat at a game.