NIT

[Cajun Soldier]

As much as I love the Cajuns a six start time makes it impossible to make the game. As for my anger this time its not LSU that ____es me off because I look forward to the game. It's the system that makes me mad. GEAUX CAJUNS.

[LouisianaB]

I agree with Mat. It’s a total sham.

At the same time, we knew it was a sham from the beginning.

Let’s make the best of te situation and go win some games.

[Turbine]

Unfortunately, the SEC was rated as a strong conference this year. They got in 8 teams into the tournament. It doesn't help that they beat Houston, Memphis, Michigan, Texas A & M (twice) Arkansas and Missouri.

With RPI all of the above is factored in.

Double dipping the positives and glossing over the negatives should be left to the NITwits.

[zephyr]

With RPI all of the above is factored in.

Double dipping the positives and glossing over the negatives should be left to the NITwits.

If RPI was all that was used, the tournament make up would be different.

[Turbine]

If RPI was all that was used, the tournament make up would be different.

We agree on that.

The NITwits on all NCAA committees double-dip the positives and gloss over the negatives for the Preferred-5.

[anhil8tor]

Per NCAA rankings, regardless of what you think of them, Cajuns were 30 RPI spots better than LSU. 30.

Cajuns absolutely deserved to host a game, look at the rest of the field Metry.

And btw, please show me all the great teams LSU beat.

Agree we should be hosting. We had a special season. A season that came to an end by 3 points with 2 of our best players not contributing at all. Our RPI is better.. the pundits beat that RPI drum when its in their favor, but don't mention it otherwise. Why is it they don't want any "Mid Major" to succeed... except for when its good for commercials. How did we get screwed by the NCAA and the NIT?

Hopefully our guys are healthy and motivated. We need to win by double digits... but man I have some concerns... Whats the odds we get out coached on the road? UGH.

[basinbear]

If our guys are healthy we can win this game

[Turbine]

If our guys are healthy we can win this game

What is your experience for players healing times with high ankle sprains?

[VObserver]

Agree we should be hosting. We had a special season. A season that came to an end by 3 points with 2 of our best players not contributing at all. Our RPI is better.. the pundits beat that RPI drum when its in their favor, but don't mention it otherwise. Why is it they don't want any "Mid Major" to succeed... except for when its good for commercials. How did we get screwed by the NCAA and the NIT?

Hopefully our guys are healthy and motivated. We need to win by double digits... but man I have some concerns... Whats the odds we get out coached on the road? UGH.

I agree with Bear that if we are healthy we can win this game.

That being said, during Marlin's tenure the Cajuns are 2-21 in road games vs top 100 RPI teams, 0-7 in such games over the last three years, so history is not on our side. Like the stock market, past performance does not guarantee future results, so there is hope.

Were this game in Lafayette, the odds would be much better. The Cajuns under Marlin are 7-5 at home vs top 100 RPI teams, 2-2 in the last 3 years.

[zephyr]

If our guys are healthy we can win this game

We are not healthy. Neither Gant nor Stove will be anywhere close to 100% by gametime.

[CajunT]

Get where you are coming from. No doubt the system does not work in our favor. However, some people just want to support their team regardless of the difficult circumstances. You would do the same for the baseball team.

Absolutely! There is no reason for Cajun fans not to go support their team if they can make it. If we want the NIT to consider the UL program in the future, attendance in Baton Rouge is important regardless of what I think of their decision.

[Cajunsmike]

Mike, with all due respect, not a single baseball fan would be excited to play LSU (especially on the road) or anyone in a second tier post season tournament if we fell short of our goal of the NCAAs.

Two totally different scenarios.

You would still support your team. I also don't think many basketball fans are excited that it is LSU we are playing. We just want to support our guys.