Brad Boyd next Cajun Head Coach

[RedBug58]

If Marlin is going to stay, I wouldn’t mind seeing Brad brought in as an assistant.

[HoustonCajun]

I would rather have Brock Morris as HC if needed to keep the team in tact. If not, open the selection up. I suspect we will get some pretty good candidates. 8 years since we have been to the NCAAs. No attendance, no one cares about men's basketball anymore, and UL basketball has to be losing money. Compare to GA State - 3 conference championships in 5 years and 4 in 7 years (I think I heard that correctly last night) and we have won none in 8, now 9 years. This is not about Coach Marlin as a person. His effectiveness as a coach has faded and change is needed.

[RedBug58]

How many seniors did we have this year?

[RaginDave]

How many seniors did we have this year?

Only Dou Gueye.

[Cajun Monkee]

Didn't this roster have a losing record though.

Sorry that my response wasn't as acerbic as yours.

I simply stated what I took from Jay's statements; maybe I'm wrong with my understanding, maybe I'm not.

I happen to think there is quality talent on this team, but yes, I was just as disappointed in this season as the next guy. But I also would hate to see a massive turnover.

Obviously, you're displeased with Marlin. And it appears you think the talent is sub-standard. And I guess you'd be cool with wiping the slate clean.

Me? I just hope we win more than we lose next year, regardless of who the coach and who the players are.

[Cajun Monkee]

The nucleus of this team isn't going anywhere. Brown, Awkuba, Dalcourt, Williams.

I certainly hope so, although some on this board would say this nucleus had a losing record.

[HoustonCajun]

I would rather have Brock Morris as HC if needed to keep the team in tact. If not, open the selection up. I suspect we will get some pretty good candidates. 8 years since we have been to the NCAAs. No attendance, no one cares about men's basketball anymore, and UL basketball has to be losing money. Compare to GA State - 3 conference championships in 5 years and 4 in 7 years (I think I heard that correctly last night) and we have won none in 8, now 9 years. This is not about Coach Marlin as a person. His effectiveness as a coach has faded and change is needed.

I also wanted to point out that the SBC is a weak, crappy, 1-bid basketball conference and we were the 8th place team with one game over .500. We tried to again pad our record against weak teams and yet lost to Jackson State at home. We couldn't win a title in 8-9 years. Basketball attendance is lower than softball and baseball. Just what does it take to make a coaching change and restore our basketball tradition?

[Clutch0364]

Bob steps down, Brock Morris takes over as HC, and hires Brady Boyd as an assistant coach. Can we dream?
Who cares if the roster doesn’t stay in tact? We have made one NCAA tournament in 12 years. If we can keep some of the guys including Brown, Awkuba, Dalcourt, Williams.

One thing is for certain. Bob Marlin should not be coaching Louisiana anymore.

Most of what you said I agree with. Who cares if the roster of a 500 club stays intact.

But if Morris being promoted and Boyd being brought in as an assistant is your dream, you aren’t dreaming big enough.

Completely clean house.

Haven’t watched a bball game in 2 years. If a change is made I have a donation ready and might get my season tickets back.

[CajunT]

Most of what you said I agree with. Who cares if the roster of a 500 club stays intact.

But if Morris being promoted and Boyd being brought in as an assistant is your dream, you aren’t dreaming big enough.

Completely clean house.

Haven’t watched a bball game in 2 years. If a change is made I have a donation ready and might get my season tickets back.

Yes sir. There will be transfers either way, but I much rather have a fresh staff making those decisions going forward. The transfer portal can also help add athletes.

[Scott Malkinson]

Sorry that my response wasn't as acerbic as yours.

I simply stated what I took from Jay's statements; maybe I'm wrong with my understanding, maybe I'm not.

I happen to think there is quality talent on this team, but yes, I was just as disappointed in this season as the next guy. But I also would hate to see a massive turnover.

Obviously, you're displeased with Marlin. And it appears you think the talent is sub-standard. And I guess you'd be cool with wiping the slate clean.

Me? I just hope we win more than we lose next year, regardless of who the coach and who the players are.

I mean I would not get upset about guys leaving from a squad that lost to a bad swac school. If Marlin is brought back I see where Maggard stands with athletics . If mediocrity is rewarded not a great sign going forward.

[cajun55]

Mecom was the original owner of the Saints.

Finley owned the Oakland A's and tried to deal off the roster of a back-to-back World Series champion for a bag of peanut M&Ms and a $10 gift certificate to Western Sizzler.

The A's won 3 straight, 72'-74' under Finley. Tell me about Mecom's Championships. Finley also was able to get Joe DiMaggio onto the staff of the A's, not a small accomplishment and not something well known. Finley scouted and brought aboard Rickey Henderson and also Tony LaRussa, so he also played a part in creating those exciting late 80's A's teams. Finley was willing to do things that most would never consider possible. Say what you want but if we had Finley making the decisions our crowds would be huge for basketball.

Bad comparison with Mecom.

[cajun55]

I did 2 years with Coach Lee as an assistant coach. I have also been the Head Coach of an ABA team, and the head coach of LA UNITED in the TBT summer Tourney for $2 Million Dollars, for 2 seasons where I coached Pros. I was a player a coach for 3 years as well. 2 NIT bid and 1 NCAA bid. I just wanna be a part of making UL Basketball better. Head Coach or Assistant, when the time comes, I’ll be ready. #GeauxCajuns #JustWinBaby

I hope you get a chance. I remember those early 2000's days very well as a student. Makes me sad to see the lack of excitement around our basketball program today. We HAVE to get it going again.