Ragin' Cajuns MBB Adds Another Commitment

[CajunT]

This topic actually got me curious and I was doing some looking into the revenues for both sports. Do you have any or a source for that info that I could look at?

Look at last years state audit. It breaks down tickets sales for each sport and total receipts.

[zephyr]

I do. When I have a chance, I’ll send it to you. It’s public, just don’t remember the exact link. Also folks in the admin that I lean on for such things; I might be able to get some up to date info for this year as well. (This passed athletic year I mean).

Thanks. I think it would be interesting to see the comparison of the two sports.

[zephyr]

Look at last years state audit. It breaks down tickets sales for each sport and total receipts.

Thanks T. I did. The problem is that it is still not clear because baseball is lumped into the category of "Other Sports". Which other sports it is grouped with is not clear either. The one thing that did stand out was that the expenses section for "Other Sports" was astronomical compared to that of Men's Basketball. Men's basketball turned a small profit while baseball and other sports are buried in expense.

[CajunVic]

Are you speaking across the board or specifically here at UL? Across the board, its not even close between the two sports as to which one generates more money. Basketball is worlds ahead of baseball. Now, here at UL there is probably a bridge between the sports and both are probably much closer to each other than at your typical school since we are amongst the nation's leaders in attendance.

I was talking about UL

[Cajunsmike]

That's kinda the point of paying coaches higher salaries you want a better ROI

We are talking about a body of work Hunter has more tournament appearances tournament wins and is 12-1 against Marlin. Coaches salaries should be based on such and not just because we can pay them more.

Robe has proven his worth by postseason success Napier is a young up and coming coach. Marlin is in the twilight of his coaching career with 8 years of mediocre - moderate success salary should reflect that.

Not that it is significant, but we actually have three wins against Georgia State. One in the 2014 tourney, one at home, and one there. I don't know all the reasons the AD decided on the extension but I do know he thinks cheating is rampant in college basketball and he finds it impressive the success we have had without resorting to cutting corners. Beyond that, you would have to ask him why he did it.

[cajun_lannister]

Not that it is significant, but we actually have three wins against Georgia State. One in the 2014 tourney, one at home, and one there. I don't know all the reasons the AD decided on the extension but I do know he thinks cheating is rampant in college basketball and he finds it impressive the success we have had without resorting to cutting corners. Beyond that, you would have to ask him why he did it.

Well hopefully with the raise comes higer expectations

[Turbine]

Well hopefully with the raise comes higer expectations

I expect a drop off this year.

Not sure why he got a raise. I wouldn't have signed off on it.

I still like the job he is doing.

[BraveCajun]

I expect a drop off this year.

Not sure why he got a raise. I wouldn't have signed off on it.

I still like the job he is doing.

Losing three career 1000+ points scorers will typically result in a drop off. However I think this year’s team will compete for the conference title.

[Turbine]

Losing three career 1000+ points scorers will typically result in a drop off. However I think this year’s team will compete for the conference title.

You are right, and,I hope you are right.

[Cajunsmike]

Well hopefully with the raise comes higer expectations

Not sure what the administration's expectation are. I know Coach Marlin has said his expectations are the same every year. Those are go undefeated at home, win conference regular season, win conference tournament, and advance in the NCAA tournament. Of course there has not been a season in what all that has been accomplished. In fact, it has never happened since we have been in the Dome. Still, I don't think we have an issue with the goals the program sets for itself.