MBB G13 Final: Louisiana 73, SLU 72

[ULvictory]

Concession prices are definitely a factor in attendance for basketball. Our administration and basketball folks realize that but have told me there is nothing they can do about it due to the Dome contract. I do wonder if folks running the Dome could be made to realize they are probably losing money with the current deal. Remember 2/3 of our basketball schedule is made up of conference opponents and there is little we can do about that in the short term. Steps have been taken to help the non conference schedule with the proposed conference alliances.

I’ve said it before, and it sort of sums up this whole argument and the “back and forth.” Cost has to match the quality of what we are paying for. Fans like Lannister and a few others feel that the money isn’t worth the product. It’s nothing against the players or the team, but if we are paying Marlin over a half million dollars, there needs to be more of a return. Hopefully, we can see that at the end of this season.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Your group missed some exciting and efficient basketball last season in just about every home game prior to the injury bug. Hopefully that level of play becomes more consistent going forward. That may entice some who have moved on to other things to give basketball another chance. Granted play this season has been very inconsistent for a variety of reasons and Marquetti's injury makes it questionable we will see things at last year's level anytime soon. Still, your view is becoming more common at almost every southern mid major regardless of success level. People are simply not as interested in the sport as they once were.

Mike you're constantly telling us that support, success, isn't much different than anywhere else in the South. Given that it seems we're now content to NOT be special because that's hard. Why then bother considering how expensive it is to attend a game and little hope for meaningful success.

Finally if that’s the case why bother paying Marlin, or anyone a big fat check?

[TheRealZeebart]

Ron Hunter is 117-64 over the last 5+ seasons. Difference is he has won big games and is seen as the premier program in Sun Belt.

And thats a big deal. Marlins wins are garbage. The mans getting paid like a king for the teams he puts on the court. Let me be clear. This is not a knock on our players. Ron Hunter could take our team last year and not only win the SBC tourney, but probably knock out a first round win.

Big Fish wont... ever

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[CAJUNJUDO]

2018 MTSU was a top 25 basketball team and the football team won CUSA. But we can’t do that right?

Actually UAB won CUSA as the Muts lost the Championship game at home the week after they beat them.

So there you have it. Maggard needs to get with MTSU as they have the blueprints. How consistent this remains is yet to be seen.

[cajun_lannister]

Your group missed some exciting and efficient basketball last season in just about every home game prior to the injury bug. Hopefully that level of play becomes more consistent going forward. That may entice some who have moved on to other things to give basketball another chance. Granted play this season has been very inconsistent for a variety of reasons and Marquetti's injury makes it questionable we will see things at last year's level anytime soon. Still, your view is becoming more common at almost every southern mid major regardless of success level. People are simply not as interested in the sport as they once were.

We went all last year even convinced a bunch of people to go to the little rock game to help with the attendance to look good for brown (made me look like a fool) . It's not the players fault we are not attending it's the excuses as well as Mike Murphy's interview SLUed the deal for most of us .

[CajunEXPRESS]

Actually UAB won CUSA as the Muts lost the Championship game at home the week after they beat them.

So there you have it. Maggard needs to get with MTSU as they have the blueprints. How consistent this remains is yet to be seen.

Some are tired of being told it can't be done, look around nobody is doing it.

I prefer this Democrats view on the hard things.

Kennedy Moon Challenge:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rfe.../24706222.html

Is this really harder than the Moon.

[ZoomZoom]

Actually UAB won CUSA as the Muts lost the Championship game at home the week after they beat them.

So there you have it. Maggard needs to get with MTSU as they have the blueprints. How consistent this remains is yet to be seen.

CUSA had four 25 (or better) win teams and three 20 win teams. Fourth place Marshall won the automatic bid and beat WItchita State in the first round of the NCAA. A ONE BID CONFERENCE.

Middle and Western got NIT invites. UNT and USTA pay to play tournaments. 25 win ODU and 20 win UAB stayed home (article does not say if not invited or opted to stay home).

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017–18_Conference_USA_men%27s_basketball_season

[cajun4life]

CUSA had four 25 (or better) win teams and three 20 win teams. Fourth place Marshall won the automatic bid and beat WVA in the first round of the NCAA. A ONE BID CONFERENCE.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017–18_Conference_USA_men%27s_basketball_season

It doesn’t matter who we point out, it can’t be done here. That’s the message I get. It’s been preached repeatedly on this board by those who are close to Marlin.

[Ragin4U]

It doesn’t matter who we point out, it can’t be done here. That’s the message I get. It’s been preached repeatedly on this board by those who are close to Marlin.

Butler, Wichita State were pointed out as models but they are not really because they are in much different situations. We cannot transplant UL out of the South and into basketball country nor can we reallocate football funds. The other schools pointed out have not had a level of success that is not that much greater than ours.
Come up with a program that is in the same situation and has sustained, top-tier success, because I don't really see one.

[cajun4life]

Butler, Wichita State were pointed out as models but they are not really because they are in much different situations. We cannot transplant UL out of the South and into basketball country nor can we reallocate football funds. The other schools pointed out have not had a level of success that is not that much greater than ours.
Come up with a program that is in the same situation and has sustained, top-tier success, because I don't really see one.

How about Houston?

[Ragin4U]

How about Houston?

Maybe--2 NCAA appearances in 26 years. 1 regular season conference ship in 3 decades. 1 tourney championship in 2010.
What do you think?
Would you have hired Sampson after the mess in Indiana?

[Rainman66]

Except Hunter has done that in 5 years not 9

Same as Marlin's last 5 years. I'm just comparing apples to apples in the Sun Belt, since that is how long Ga State has been in the league.