Stop Making Excuses

[MetryCajun]

I don't think he is the guy much like Talbot ( only one I want fired ASAP )

When your Gap Tooth Ron's _____ every year it's time to start looking elsewhere

Not really. Marlin has a better chance of getting hired away than he does of getting fired (neither is likely). You look elsewhere when your program is going backwards or is embroiled in scandal. Neither thing is happening right now. We all want a better men’s program, but the truth is we will never get where we want to be in this conference. All the problems brought up here are byproducts of the conference we are stuck in. Until our AD gets us out we will not see much improvement because we will never be able to attract the types of athletes we need playing in the Sunbelt. But go ahead and keep saying we need new coaches every time we lose a few games.

[CajunVic]

I'm neutral on Marlin right now... but if "everybody" (which is absolutely false) is wanting someone fired all of the time... I'd like to ask this... who have we let go and replaced that you object to? It's only a subset of fans that get vocal about "firing". And as an open forum, everyone has a right to give their opinion and debate others. This forum has never been a consensus single opinion.

So anyone outside of this forum referring to it as "RP is saying xyz" is FOS. And anyone on this forum saying "all of you" is also FOS.

You obviously have a hard time with the English language.

1. "Everybody's not happy" which means if one person is not happy, then everybody (all persons) are not happy.

2. "Somebody wants to talk about firing a coach" which means at least one person wants to talk about firing a coach - not ALL of RP.

Read it and try again.

[cajun_lannister]

Not really. Marlin has a better chance of getting hired away than he does of getting fired (neither is likely). You look elsewhere when your program is going backwards or is embroiled in scandal. Neither thing is happening right now. We all want a better men's program, but the truth is we will never get where we want to be in this conference. All the problems brought up here are byproducts of the conference we are stuck in. Until our AD gets us out we will not see much improvement because we will never be able to attract the types of athletes we need playing in the Sunbelt. But go ahead and keep saying we need new coaches every time we lose a few games.

Excuses once again .. WKU always brought in tons of talent even when they were in the belt heck they made the sweet 16 while they were here

I wish I could be successful at my job once every 10 years and get away with it

[CajunT]

Not really. Marlin has a better chance of getting hired away than he does of getting fired (neither is likely). You look elsewhere when your program is going backwards or is embroiled in scandal. Neither thing is happening right now. We all want a better men’s program, but the truth is we will never get where we want to be in this conference. All the problems brought up here are byproducts of the conference we are stuck in. Until our AD gets us out we will not see much improvement because we will never be able to attract the types of athletes we need playing in the Sunbelt. But go ahead and keep saying we need new coaches every time we lose a few games.

If that is the case (I'm not certain that it is), it would speak for itself would it not?

[Cajunsmike]

Not really. Marlin has a better chance of getting hired away than he does of getting fired (neither is likely). You look elsewhere when your program is going backwards or is embroiled in scandal. Neither thing is happening right now. We all want a better men’s program, but the truth is we will never get where we want to be in this conference. All the problems brought up here are byproducts of the conference we are stuck in. Until our AD gets us out we will not see much improvement because we will never be able to attract the types of athletes we need playing in the Sunbelt. But go ahead and keep saying we need new coaches every time we lose a few games.

I agree about the conference situation even though the league is not as bad as some think The league does impact our scheduling as well. I believe the AD knows this but doesnot believe realignment is imminent. I know a person who was on the committee when he was hired and that individual has ability to improve the conference situation as a major criteria. I also agree that Coach Marlin is unlikely to land another job due to age mostly. As far as him being replaced by the administration that won’t be considered unless a major dropoff occurs even if the number of people here calling for it on this forum doubles

[CajunRebel]

This is so damn similar to how our fan base acted during Evan’s last few years. Y’all are evidently ready to run off ANOTHER successful coach. We have a coach in Marlin who is unquestionably improving this program but any time we lose a game the roaches come out of hiding and stink the place up. If you can’t see the improvement this team has made you know nothing about basketball. That guy has earned every penny of his contract this year.

[Gumbeaux]

As much as Big Game Bob rears his ugly head sometimes - I will say that this program has been effective with taking care of the "student" part of student athlete as well.

That carries alot of weight

[CajunNation]

UTA in the Cajundome last year. The Mav's RPI was 40. Houston's RPI the year we beat them was 138.

Marlin = Bustle.

[Turbine]

Marlin = Bustle.

Bustle = 1 winning season
Marlin = Head and Shoulders above.

[CajunNation]

Bustle = 1 winning season
Marlin = Head and Shoulders above.

Now, you know good and well that you can't equally compare winning pct between the 2 sports.

They are equal in that they are both older, soft spoken good guys, rarely win conference championships and rarely win big games.

Marlin, much like Bustle, has had a lot of time to move the needle and just can't do it.

Wins?

What good are all of those wins if you faceplant to end the year?

[ManAboutTown]

I agree that this is really poor timing on this discussion.

Marlin can help himself a lot (all things considered) with a win tomorrow.

I’m not saying the discussion is not valid, we should just pick a better time than right before a post season game.

[Just1More]

You obviously have a hard time with the English language.

1. "Everybody's not happy" which means if one person is not happy, then everybody (all persons) are not happy.

2. "Somebody wants to talk about firing a coach" which means at least one person wants to talk about firing a coach - not ALL of RP.

Read it and try again.

This is what you wrote: "Mike, it just seems like EVERYBODY's not happy unless SOMEBODY is up for discussions about being fired. Just saying!!!!!"

I'm sorry if you meant something else. But if you re-read your post, I think you will find I have no issue with the English language. And what you wrote in your response to me is not what you wrote in your OP.