MBB Final: Louisiana 69, Troy 59

[ZoomZoom]

At least misery loves company

Lamers are pretty lame

https://www.espn.com/mens-college-ba...dule/_/id/2655

Yeah, see they lost to a SWAC team too, and twice to the college of Charleston.

Memphis is 10-8, Covid and injuries. Shockers 10-8 also, 10th in standings.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I’d really like it if our next coach was a disciple of this offense.

https://www.breakthroughbasketball.c...k-offense.html

Something to excite the fans and players alike.

[CockyCajun]

I’d really like it if our next coach was a disciple of this offense.

https://www.breakthroughbasketball.c...k-offense.html

Something to excite the fans and players alike.

Are today's players in good enough shape to run this offense?

Obviously Hank Gathers influences my question

[zephyr]

It’s the WHOLE conference’s view since nobody is going out their way to schedule a killer OOC schedule. The newbies arent here yet but they’ll fall in line.

Not defending CBM, just stating the obvious.

Or they'll set the standard and we'll have to adapt.

[moorecajun]

Or they'll set the standard and we'll have to adapt.

THIS, THIS, THIS!

[cwl1951]

Are today's players in good enough shape to run this offense?

Obviously Hank Gathers influences my question

Gathers’ cause of death was a heart muscle disorder cardiomyopathy. Are you suggesting had he been in better shape his death could have been prevented?

[zephyr]

I’d really like it if our next coach was a disciple of this offense.

https://www.breakthroughbasketball.c...k-offense.html

Something to excite the fans and players alike.

5 on 4 basketball. Sounds awesome.......

[CajunEXPRESS]

I’m just trying to find something that excites fans and players. We’re going against so many headwinds. Outrageous fees for tickets, concessions off the charts, and a rare trip to NCAA, and NIT.

[LaCajunsFan]

I’m just trying to find something that excites fans and players. We’re going against so many headwinds. Outrageous fees for tickets, concessions off the charts, and a rare trip to NCAA, and NIT.

I don’t often complain about concession prices, mostly because I rarely get anything other than beer. And if they are over-priced I just chuck it into more donations to the programs category.

But I bought a bag of popcorn last Saturday night that cost $7. Jeesh….you can get a 6-pack of the most expensive microwave popcorn for that same amount. Also, they used give a free bag with every large beer you bought, but when I asked about that this year she just said they don’t do it anymore. Guess that happens when attendance is so low.

Sorry, just had to vent.

[zephyr]

I’m just trying to find something that excites fans and players. We’re going against so many headwinds. Outrageous fees for tickets, concessions off the charts, and a rare trip to NCAA, and NIT.

Gimmicks are not going to resurrect our program. It has to be done at a foundational level. First, we need the ultimate commitment from the university administration. I know, Jay and others will say that Maggard is fully committed to the program but we need to establish some baseline standards of what we feel are required to move this program forward. If those standards are not met, we need to find people and approaches that help us meet those standards.

If you are trying to excite fans, wins excite fans. Remember back in the day when we had that long win streak and J.J. Thomas was the hit of the town? We were packing people into the dome and it was awesome. Getting some teams into the dome who people have actually heard of would be a start although I know our home court is so intimidating that nobody wants to come here to play us but we need to find a way to strengthen our OOC and get a decent home matchup or two at home.

Win Conference. Build a program focused on conference championships. Better teams win over a longer period of time and to win conference, you have to play well and win more consistently. This consistency only helps when you hit the conference tournament. It puts you in a better position to win those 3 games in March to get to the NCAA.