Bob Marlin elated about Cajuns' prospects as fall practice begins

[cajun4life]

Fans are "what have you done for ME lately." Also have a short term memory. Most forget the catastrophe he inherited from Jesse and Robert and what had to be done to fix it. They expected a 2 or 3 year repair job, get into the NCAA tournament and advance to a consistent control of the Sun Belt. They also expected better home games as time went on.

Fans are likely ok with the first 6 or 7 years. But it's now been 7 seasons since the NCAA tournament. The schedule has gotten progressively weaker and the excuse "they won't play us" is no longer acceptable. His teams can win in what is very much a weak Sun Belt Conference regular season but can't even make the championship game in the conference tournament. So, overall, the fans may be ok with him, but I think the consensus is, it's time to go.

Bryan and T-Joe?
Bryan: He is pleased but not satisfied. Enough fans have complained to him about all the things they do not like about the program, and he is taking all those factors into consideration. But the men's basketball team never finishes in the bottom half of the conference, usually qualifies for post season (even if it is the buy-in tournaments), runs a clean, above board program. And he likes and respects Bob personally.
T-Joe: He has a long memory. He remembers the 2009/2010 season and the off season. He remembers the 2010/2011 season and the miraculous way Bob turned those players around in the second half of the season. He likes that Bob graduates his players, runs a clean program and he likes and respects him also.
Are they happy? Yes. But they recognize the need for improvement. They likely feel that they can weather the (fan) storm for three more years and let Bob ride off into the sunset.

Pump the brakes trying to blame Jessie Evans. Robert Lee was HC for 5 years. He should have never been anything more than an interim HC.

Marlin has been mediocre. He can’t get enough season ticket sales or walk up tickets sold to even pay for his salary. MBB is a complete black hole financially.

[cajuns80]

Think it’s win or go home time. Has the roster to win conference and make the NCAA tournament. No time for excuses this year. Marlins a good X & O coach but going into year 12, I think the program has plateaued under him.

What makes you say he is a good X & O’s coach? He at one time was but that was years ago. The game has changed on him.

[JMV JustMyView]

Not exactly what I’ve been told, I feel they think a change is needed if he doesn’t win with this roster but they don’t have the money to buy him out yet.

They found the money to give Napier a one million dollar raise. They will find the money to get Marlin out if needed.

[cajuns80]

They found the money to give Napier a one million dolar raise. They will find the money to get Marlin out if needed.

Who is lining up to pay up for the basketball coach?

[cjr3888]

What makes you say he is a good X & O’s coach? He at one time was but that was years ago. The game has changed on him.

I think his X&O style has evolved with the game. It’s his Jimmy’s and Joe’s that are the issue. Hasn’t developed program depth and only focused on a one year team year in and year out. When that’s the focus, if 1 or 2 of your players doesn’t work out then the team doesn’t reach its potential.

[CajunVic]

Who is lining up to pay up for the basketball coach?

JMV

[cjr3888]

JMV

Perfect spot for a facepalm GIF.

[lcitsh]

Pump the brakes trying to blame Jessie Evans. Robert Lee was HC for 5 years. He should have never been anything more than an interim HC.

They are equally to blame. Jessie brought in hoodlums and marginal students who couldn't get eligible until half way through the season. Robert did not change the culture when he took over.

[Scott Malkinson]

Who is lining up to pay up for the basketball coach?

Softball out raises basketball

[Turbine]

They are equally to blame. Jessie brought in hoodlums and marginal students who couldn't get eligible until half way through the season. Robert did not change the culture when he took over.

Jessie worked within the system at the time.

APR did not exist.

The point you made about Robert Lee continuing the ways of the past is accurate. Problem is he was under new rules.

The other factor is David Walker made Robert Lee do a roster reset. He never recovered.

[cajuns80]

I think his X&O style has evolved with the game. It’s his Jimmy’s and Joe’s that are the issue. Hasn’t developed program depth and only focused on a one year team year in and year out. When that’s the focus, if 1 or 2 of your players doesn’t work out then the team doesn’t reach its potential.

It’s the opposite. He has had TONS of talent and done nothing with it

[CajunRebel]

You guys are going to be really ____ed off when we win the conference again this year.