MBB GameON: Louisiana vs. Little Rock

[CajunEXPRESS]

Still historically true, but scratch that.

The ULM game was higher. Although, at the time, some thought the numbers were inflated.

This game had the second highest number of potential long term fans in the stands.

Losing high attendance games isn’t a tradition. It’s usually because those games are against the best competition we face. Last night was a coronation against a weak opponent. Now failing in those are a tradition. Remember losing a football championship because of a horrible USA. How’s about the first FBS Win for WKU.

[Turbine]

I'm not worried too much myself but more doubt has crept in. If we can lay an egg against this team we can certainly do it against some of the better teams in our league. The senior night curse seems to be a thing. I saw several teams this weekend do the same thing. It seems the focus is diminished on such an emotional night. Hope that's all it was.

You nailed it.

I hope the team doesn't think too hard about the loss last night and just returns to doing their season long thing.

Unfortunately other teams will be trying harder-longer after witnessing Little Rock do their thing.

A rematch Friday afternoon would surly bring a focused team.

[CajunT]

No one is going to disrespect this team other than Lafayette fans, true Cajun fan were already going to the games. I don't think anyone who watched this magical season will jump ship. Who cares that we lost one game next week has always been win or go to the NIT no questions ask. I'm so sick of the casual bandwagon fan. If you are a fan be a fan. I understand the disappointment because I am too but to jump ship or say I wont support these young men because we lost is just crazy. Three wins next week and no one remembers last night.

The 24 hour rule has set in for me and it should for the team. But be very careful about supposedly identifying bandwagon fans, I've got 32 plus years in supporting the Ragin' Cajuns brand out of my pocket and addition to my personal physical labor. They are number of people out there that are not confident Coach Marlin can finish a great season like this in the NCAA Tournament. That doesn't make them bandwagon fans, they just don't think he has done enough at UL in 8 years. And the attendance numbers for a season like this one indicate there are a number who do not think much of him, including students.

[Zeebart21]

Every University has casual "sidewalk" alums or as you put it, bandwagon fans. They are needed. Last night our guys walked out to the middle of the court and crapped out a real stinker on the floor. There's no getting around that. They and their Coaches deserved to lose the game. Now they have a chance to clean up their mess next weekend. This week at practice they need to be reminded of what level of effort got them to where they are now....

A coaches perspective. Thanks

Z

[Zeebart21]

A coaches perspective. Thanks

Z

"I've got 32 plus years in supporting the Ragin' Cajuns brand out of my pocket and addition to my personal physical labor."

Maybe fatigue has just set in...?

Z

[IberiaCajun]

For some weird reason, losing the highest attendance game of the year seems to be a pseudo tradition.

You noticed that, too. What a trend!