MBB Final: LA 76, GSU 72

[Cajunsmike]

NM

[CajunEXPRESS]

Not well received by some but I am not sure how large the negative response is. Sure lots of posts about it here by a few folks but as I went around town today and the game became a topic no one was worried about what was said post game. They just wanted to enjoy the victory. What is said here does not always represent the universal viewpoint.

Yeah he's got a golden cornucopia of good will. We're not even coming close to filling the lower bowl. Why he's gonna be an arse looking to challenge people. Yes, in spite of what Turbine friends say, tone matters.

But believe whatever you wanna believe.

[Cajunsmike]

Yeah he's got a golden cornucopia of good will. We're not even coming close to filling the lower bowl. Why he's gonna be an arse looking to challenge people. Yes, in spite of what Turbine friends say, tone matters.

But believe whatever you wanna believe.

I take everything into account when I form an opinion about something. What is said here, on other social media platforms, and conversations I have with people all play a part in forming a view. Taking all that into account is how I came to firmly believe that the comment about people missing a good game is no big deal to the great majority of people. That being said, what I know is that the team has so many limitations that it is not reasonable to expect performances like last night to be the norm. Lack of overall talent and depth resulting in inconsistent performances is the main factor in more people not showing up regularly. Turbine asked the other day how come we are in this poor depth situation. Answer is simple, poor recruiting decisions were made. It appears that was not the case in the recent class brought in back in November but we won't know more about that until next season.

[Cajunsmike]

https://www.facebook.com/RaginCajuns...&__tn__=C-R0.g


Locker Room Video Post Game. While it is only a few seconds, it is good to see players and coaches celebrating the fruits of their labor.

[Tripple Threat]

You are right in the one game thing. Team has plenty of limitations which I have outlined too often. Can't expect results of last night every game but I hope to see the same effort every game. To be fair we made a few shots early and the Panthers missed a few early. That gave us energy which lasted the whole game and the crowd helped. Let's see how hard we play when shots don't fall and opponent is hot. Hustle is our only chance in those situations.

I think you nailed it, we don't typically start off strong. It was nice to see.

[RaginFan2]

I agree. While Justin does not have the typical basketball body and skill set, his career numbers will be better than some other "bigs" who were considered good players--Lonnie Thomas was a good post player for the Cajuns--Justin is on pace to have more points and rebounds than Lonnie. Justin is on pace to have more points than Marcus Stokes. He is on pace to have more points and rebounds than Dwayne Mitchell. He is on pace to have more rebounds than Marvin Winkler, Kevin Figaro, Larry Simon, Brett Smith, Michael Southhall, Dan Gay, Wayne Julien, Graylin Warner and Bryan Collins.


Instead of focusing on his faults, we need to enjoy what be brings to the team. He is a vocal leader on a team that is lacking vocal leadership. Gant and Stoman are great players but they are not vocal leaders--they are very quiet by nature.


One of my favorite presidential speeches is "The Man in the Arena" by Theodore Roosevelt. Justin is the man in the arena.

Well said. As flawed a player as he is, he gives us his all. And he makes a lot of clutch plays.