Robichaux on RaginPagin

[CharlieK]

I think he answered it straightforwardly and didn't dodge it. I think 100% he doesn't care what RP thinks, bad or GOOD. I don't think when he says that he is implying that the few bad comments represent the whole. I think he means exactly what he said...he doesn't care one way or the other what a message board poster says. It's a response from a grown man.

[SportyCajun459]

Said, he don't care what the guy on RP thinks of him or anybody else, only what Christ thinks about him.

When a coach makes a statement like this, it reveals that the season is wearing on him. Too many losses to teams that you should be beating. I believe that Robe is a good man and a role model that I would want for my son. However, he is also very stubborn, some would say loyal, and either can't see or refuse to acknowledge that his current staff is not getting the job done. I would be ok if he came out and said that the current staff will remain in place for the rest of the season and that he will address things at the end of the season. At least I would know what to expect for the remainder of the season.

[Cajunsmike]

The powers that be are well aware of it, who do you think made that happen? They don’t care about attendance at a SBC game...the NCAA brought in over a billion in revenue last year for the first time. They are about the dollar and squeezing mid majors out is their plan and it’s working..literally and figuratively.

Unfortunately you are probably right. However, in the long run that is not a good situation for the sport to prosper. Baseball mid majors get at large bids because the weather prevents northern schools from really competing in the sport.

[CrazyCajun]

Unfortunately you are probably right. However, in the long run that is not a good situation for the sport to prosper. Baseball mid majors get at large bids because the weather prevents northern schools from really competing in the sport.

Baseball mid majors get bids because they earn it. The weather doesn’t bother the Yankees or the Red Sox or any other northern MLB team. That would be the same if we said southern people aren’t good at hockey because it’s hot....no it’s because it isn’t popular down here and we don’t play it and nobody cares about it. That’s why college baseball isn’t very good in the north, because nobody cares about it.

[Cajun90]

Baseball mid majors get bids because they earn it. The weather doesn’t bother the Yankees or the Red Sox or any other northern MLB team. That would be the same if we said southern people aren’t good at hockey because it’s hot....no it’s because it isn’t popular down here and we don’t play it and nobody cares about it. That’s why college baseball isn’t very good in the north, because nobody cares about it.

You are partially correct. By the way men's hockey is third behind football and men's basketball in NCAA revenue.

Keep in mind that MLB has a later opening day than NCAA baseball. If the Northern schools had their way NCAA baseball wouldn't start until April or May. The reason their is a common opening date for NCAA baseball now is because the Northern schools moaned and complained enough to the NCAA that they got their way but it still isn't good enough for them.

http://triblive.com/sports/college/w...l-season-mazey

[CrazyCajun]

You are partially correct. By the way men's hockey is third behind football and men's basketball in NCAA revenue.

Keep in mind that MLB has a later opening day than NCAA baseball. If the Northern schools had their way NCAA baseball wouldn't start until April or May. The reason their is a common opening date for NCAA baseball now is because the Northern schools moaned and complained enough to the NCAA that they got their way but it still isn't good enough for them.

http://triblive.com/sports/college/w...l-season-mazey

MLB plays into October

[CajunVic]

Baseball mid majors get bids because they earn it. The weather doesn’t bother the Yankees or the Red Sox or any other northern MLB team. That would be the same if we said southern people aren’t good at hockey because it’s hot....no it’s because it isn’t popular down here and we don’t play it and nobody cares about it. That’s why college baseball isn’t very good in the north, because nobody cares about it.

Weather may be more of a factor for northern college teams than you may think.

MLB goes south for all of spring training and preseason. They do that because it is cold up north. They do not start playing games up north until the start of the season which is about now.

College has completed all of its pre-season practices and has completed about half of their regular schedule by this time. They are at a competitive disadvantage because of weather.

[Cajun90]

MLB plays into October

For the Northeast part of the country average latest snowfall for areas on the southern edge is March and for more northern regions is April. First snowfall is typically November or December. So playing into October is rarely an issue for MLB. On the flipside a February start for NCAA is almost always an issue for Northern schools.

[CrazyCajun]

Weather may be more of a factor for northern college teams than you may think.

MLB goes south for all of spring training and preseason. They do that because it is cold up north. They do not start playing games up north until the start of the season which is about now.

College has completed all of its pre-season practices and has completed about half of their regular schedule by this time. They are at a competitive disadvantage because of weather.

They face the same problem up north with college baseball as the Deep South does with basketball,a sport played inside, people don’t really care. Not every college baseball team borders Canada. People up north are more interested in basketball, football, hockey and mlb. Having no hockey and no mlb team between Houston and Atlanta leaves a huge baseball void..where would all those people in that region fill that void? College Baseball. Pull up a map of MLB teams and see why college baseball isn’t popular/good in the north.

[Cajunsmike]

They face the same problem up north with college baseball as the Deep South does with basketball,a sport played inside, people don't really care. Not every college baseball team borders Canada. People up north are more interested in basketball, football, hockey and mlb. Having no hockey and no mlb team between Houston and Atlanta leaves a huge baseball void..where would all those people in that region fill that void? College Baseball. Pull up a map of MLB teams and see why college baseball isn't popular/good in the north.

Those are some good points. However the weather is a factor in why people up north don't care about college baseball. It is an issue from Kentucky on up. It is too cold for night games until mid April which kills support as the sport starts in mid to late February. For whatever reason, the fact that the northern areas don't care about baseball does make it easier for southern mid majors to gain at large bids in baseball. The fact that it is almost impossible to do in basketball is a reason people care less about that sport. That is a factor in why baseball interest is up and basketball interest is down. However SEC basketball had some good teams this year and their support was up. It is not an issue throughout the south. It is an issue almost solely for mid majors which are the majority of schools. Baseball wise, that advantage is not a factor for us this year. We have to win our tournament.

[CrazyCajun]

Those are some good points. However the weather is a factor in why people up north don't care about college baseball. It is an issue from Kentucky on up. It is too cold for night games until mid April which kills support as the sport starts in mid to late February. For whatever reason, the fact that the northern areas don't care about baseball does make it easier for southern mid majors to gain at large bids in baseball. The fact that it is almost impossible to do in basketball is a reason people care less about that sport. That is a factor in why baseball interest is up and basketball interest is down. However SEC basketball had some good teams this year and their support was up. It is not an issue throughout the south. It is an issue almost solely for mid majors which are the majority of schools. Baseball wise, that advantage is not a factor for us this year. We have to win our tournament.

The fact is, take Florida, ole miss, Oregon State players and dress them in Michigan, Ohio State and Illinois unis amd Ipromise you people will be interested and will sit through whatever weather they have to. There is no interest because the teams aren’t as good. You might not want to admit it but people are losing interest in basketball in the deep
South because our teams aren’t as good. People pay hundreds of dollars to watch the Cleveland Browns in December, they would go watch a good baseball team...they aren’t interested.

[Cajun90]

The fact is, take Florida, ole miss, Oregon State players and dress them in Michigan, Ohio State and Illinois unis amd Ipromise you people will be interested and will sit through whatever weather they have to. There is no interest because the teams aren't as good. You might not want to admit it but people are losing interest in basketball in the deep
South because our teams aren't as good. People pay hundreds of dollars to watch the Cleveland Browns in December, they would go watch a good baseball team...they aren't interested.

Typical internet "conversation". I'm right and your wrong. This isn't black or white. You have a point but you also seem to be insistent that weather is a complete non-issue. Go look around and you will find plenty of articles from college coaches that disagree with that statement.