MBB: (Preview) Ragin' Cajuns host Georgia Southern Eagles

[mahtoo]

I don't blame bim for the first one. There is no excuse for the second.

Agree. The second T was called by a different ref than the first and he called it after warning Marlin more than once to get back to the bench.

[Hatch]

I agree with VObserver in this instance. When you are short handed every point counts. As frustrated as the situation was, you have to maintain your composure. Pressure may have finally gotten to Coach Marlin and he simply blew. As far as how many he gets, those were the first two this season. Still, Cajuns lost this game because of turnover trouble throughout game and missed free throws in the second half. Legs appeared tired in last 5 minutes which may have contributed to the free throw issues. The Eagles thrive on forcing turnovers from their trap and the Cajuns simply were not focused enough to overcome them. They have to get contributions from more than 6 players to have any sustained success. Otherwise they will wear out on every Saturday game following a Thursday game. Hopefully, Wesley can play next week and aid that situation.

I agree on a lot of these points. As good as Wilson has been this season one weakness he has shown is a tendency to get caught in that half court trap which normally leads to bad things. Hardy and Russell both went 40 minutes tonight after going 40 and 37 on Thursday. Temple being held out may have played a factor in that as well, if he could have just given a few minutes maybe those guys have something left in the tank down the stretch. It was nice to see Cedric attack the basket the last 2 games. I don’t know if that is an indicator that his foot is feeling better or if he is simply playing through it.

[Cajunsmike]

I agree on a lot of these points. As good as Wilson has been this season one weakness he has shown is a tendency to get caught in that half court trap which normally leads to bad things. Hardy and Russell both went 40 minutes tonight after going 40 and 37 on Thursday. Temple being held out may have played a factor in that as well, if he could have just given a few minutes maybe those guys have something left in the tank down the stretch. It was nice to see Cedric attack the basket the last 2 games. I don't know if that is an indicator that his foot is feeling better or if he is simply playing through it.

Cedric still has foot AND ankle issues. They may be slightly improved but he is a warrior playing through the pain. Fatigue may have played a factor with his late game issues last night. Temple was held out of the last two games due to injury. He pulled a quad in shoot around on Thursday. Not sure how long he will be out. However there is some optimism Trajan Wesley will be back for the games in Alabama. That may help the fatigue issue for the guards. Agree that Wilson needs to have more focus when traps come. At times his passes are lackadaisical. Seems to forget that these opponents are a lot faster than when he was in HS. I trust he will improve in that area with more experience.

[Turbine]

Cedric still has foot AND ankle issues. They may be slightly improved but he is a warrior playing through the pain. Fatigue may have played a factor with his late game issues last night. Temple was held out of the last two games due to injury. He pulled a quad in shoot around on Thursday. Not sure how long he will be out. However there is some optimism Trajan Wesley will be back for the games in Alabama. That may help the fatigue issue for the guards. Agree that Wilson needs to have more focus when traps come. At times his passes are lackadaisical. Seems to forget that these opponents are a lot faster than when he was in HS. I trust he will improve in that area with more experience.

If fatigue is a known factor, Coach should hold him out till the final 10 minutes.

IF you are going to have a different team in at the end, make it your best team. That includes same players but different versions of themselves.

[ragin50]

Cedric still has foot AND ankle issues. They may be slightly improved but he is a warrior playing through the pain. Fatigue may have played a factor with his late game issues last night. Temple was held out of the last two games due to injury. He pulled a quad in shoot around on Thursday. Not sure how long he will be out. However there is some optimism Trajan Wesley will be back for the games in Alabama. That may help the fatigue issue for the guards. Agree that Wilson needs to have more focus when traps come. At times his passes are lackadaisical. Seems to forget that these opponents are a lot faster than when he was in HS. I trust he will improve in that area with more experience.

Could the multitude of injuries have something to do with conditioning, or just bad luck? To pull a quad in the shoot around seems unusual.

[ULvictory]

Could the multitude of injuries have something to do with conditioning, or just bad luck? To pull a quad in the shoot around seems unusual.

I’m starting to have the same curiosity. Is something off with our conditioning?

[ZoomZoom]

Well, when Lafayette and Aucoin were reported with dings the other day, that was a sign of how bad this has gotten.

[Turbine]

Could the multitude of injuries have something to do with conditioning, or just bad luck? To pull a quad in the shoot around seems unusual.

I have an opinion.

But I refrain.

Sorry

[CajunVic]

I have an opinion.

But I refrain.

Sorry

Like, if you are a shooter, no weights during the season?

[Boomer]

Good catch Boomer!

.....Hey thanks, but there were2.....a red and a white.....looked em in!!! Hope to keep seeing y’all at the games!