This loss is on you Marlin

[CajunEXPRESS]

Oh brother.

We have to face the fact that we're not going to be the next Gonzaga. No one is ever in the history of mankind win 27 games and then get fired.

Bob is right. It all comes down to 3 games in March and we only won one. That isn't going to change anytime soon. But it's ignorant to suggest that he should be fired.

Bobby hasn’t passed a single test in 2017/18.

Now when Middle gets that unavailable at large because they did pass those important tests.

[axg8750]

Fans do own program And few now are advocating a change in staff. Majority of folks think they are doing a good job. Not all of course and a couple of disappointing seasons can change things.

I seem to remember Marlin and staff doing very well in recruiting and having some players coming in next season who could make an immediate impact.

I know it's early but do we expect to have a drop off in talent next season or better talent?

I understand that talent isn't everything and one of the main reasons this team was successful this season was due to how well they played together. My question is strictly focused on talent Marlin is losing/gaining for next season.

[Cajunsmike]

I seem to remember Marlin and staff doing very well in recruiting and having some players coming in next season who could make an immediate impact.

I know it's early but do we expect to have a drop off in talent next season or better talent?

I understand that talent isn't everything and one of the main reasons this team was successful this season was due to how well they played together. My question is strictly focused on talent Marlin is losing/gaining for next season.

On paper the guys coming in are his most talented group of HS guys he has brought in. Injury to best one however was a blow. Also, no one knows if they will have the intangibles the current group of seniors had.

[Cajunsmike]

Bobby hasn’t passed a single test in 2017/18.

Now when Middle gets that unavailable at large because they did pass those important tests.

I would be very surprised if Middle Tennessee receives an at large bid.

[cajundiehard]

Certainly going to be tough replacing Bryce - the on-floor leader and backbone of this team. Bartley's defense and scoring will be missed. Stove's leadership and effort will be missed. I expect big things from Russell. He needs to get more confidence and shoot more. I'd like to see Miller stay down low and dish out some assists sometimes. Gant, Marquetti, and Stroman will obviously be back and play big roles... J. Davis has shown flashes... PJ Hardy has potential. Kobe Julien was going to be a big part of next year... but the ACL may cause him to redshirt. What about K. Evans? Other newcomers that will contribute next year? Now, if we could land Jordan Brown, then we are cooking with grease.

[Cajunsmike]

Certainly going to be tough replacing Bryce - the on-floor leader and backbone of this team. Bartley's defense and scoring will be missed. Stove's leadership and effort will be missed. I expect big things from Russell. He needs to get more confidence and shoot more. I'd like to see Miller stay down low and dish out some assists sometimes. Gant, Marquetti, and Stroman will obviously be back and play big roles... J. Davis has shown flashes... PJ Hardy has potential. Kobe Julien was going to be a big part of next year... but the ACL may cause him to redshirt. What about K. Evans? Other newcomers that will contribute next year? Now, if we could land Jordan Brown, then we are cooking with grease.

Evans will not be back. Of the other incoming guys, the PG from Houston named Wesley will supposedly help us with our depth there.

[CajunEXPRESS]

On paper the guys coming in are his most talented group of HS guys he has brought in. Injury to best one however was a blow. Also, no one knows if they will have the intangibles the current group of seniors had.

And they’re freshman. Not expecting anything close to the Washington, Bartley, Stove. We’re six deep in juniors and seniors this year. This was the year.

[Clutch0364]

My expectations: At least one non conference home game a year vs a top 100 team. A conference regular season title not less than every other year. A conference tournament title not less than two years in five. At least 2 top 100 wins per year. A winning road and neutral site record against top 200 RPI opponents every year. At least 2 NCAA tournament wins per five year period. An at large worthy team at least once in 5 years.

Every one of those goals has been attained over the last 10 year period by MTSU. No valid reason we should be worse.

Would you have had the patience middle Tennessee had with Kermit Davis? In his first 9 years with Middle he didn't have a season with 20+ wins. Now since 2011 he has only 1 season with less than 24 wins. Cajun fans would have been running him out of town year 5.

[CajunJeaux]

Would you have had the patience middle Tennessee had with Kermit Davis? In his first 9 years with Middle he didn't have a season with 20+ wins. Now since 2011 he has only 1 season with less than 24 wins. Cajun fans would have been running him out of town year 5.

I didn’t realize that....Great rebuttal...

[DieHard1280]

Don't get me wrong, I'll be pulling for the team to do well in the tourney, but F the NIT. It could just as well be a pay for play tournament as far as I'm concerned. Wake me up in October.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Would you have had the patience middle Tennessee had with Kermit Davis? In his first 9 years with Middle he didn't have a season with 20+ wins. Now since 2011 he has only 1 season with less than 24 wins. Cajun fans would have been running him out of town year 5.

Unlike the Big Fish, Davis has been scheduling big boy games since he first arrived at Middle.

Again, it’s not about winning 20 games necessarily.

[Clutch0364]

Unlike the Big Fish, Davis has been scheduling big boy games since he first arrived at Middle.

Again, it’s not about winning 20 games necessarily.

In those 9 years Davis didn't have a post season trip and never won conference. I don't care who you schedule if you aren't winning the games that matter.

I want to ditch the 2 non D1 games and have a better schedule but it doesn't change my point. If you are using middle as your unicorn then we are ahead of their building process.