Marlin Set To Return ( Retaining Players Paramount )

[zeppelincajun]

I’m not sure what reason could be given.

But initial thoughts are our on our athletic programs p&l. What did the new soccer hire cost us? Football staff that is a small army? Could be a plethora of financial impacts, Bc the next coach and staff will cost more than where we’re at now.

So we can’t take care of one our most important programs because the soccer coach left? We went from paying Billy $2 million to $700k to MD and got a buyout and the assistant pool didn’t change. We already pay top dollar in the Sun Belt for basketball. Next excuse please.

[zephyr]

Outside of a handful of people on this board no one cares about basketball. If they did, they would show up at the Cajundome 5-6k strong every game. Lack of interest in the product is not a function of who is coaching or playing. It is the same in football… ranked in the top 25, but struggling to put butts in the seats.

This is incorrect and exactly for the reason you tried to use to support your statement. Football has been winning at the highest level EVER and we struggled with attendance. It's not a basketball thing. Did you see how many people attended the top 28? People do care about basketball but we've been in the same rut for years. People don't want to be a part of a stagnant program.

[Scott Malkinson]

So we can’t take care of one our most important programs because the soccer coach left? We went from paying Billy $2 million to $700k to MD and got a buyout and the assistant pool didn’t change. We already pay top dollar in the Sun Belt for basketball. Next excuse please.

Dont forget the 3 mill from Florida

[CajunT]

So we can’t take care of one our most important programs because the soccer coach left? We went from paying Billy $2 million to $700k to MD and got a buyout and the assistant pool didn’t change. We already pay top dollar in the Sun Belt for basketball. Next excuse please.

The money is available if they wait until after April. I'm not certain any change will be made.

[Scott Malkinson]

The money is available if they wait until after April. I'm not certain any change will be made.

If Marlin is back next year WBB might draw a bigger crowd

[zeppelincajun]

The money is available if they wait until after April. I'm not certain any change will be made.

A retirement ceremony after the buyout drops in April is what I hope would happen. For the record, I think Marlin will be the coach here next year.

[GeauxCajuns]

hopefully we can wait til march because we are courting someone who is on staff somewhere coaching deep into march, early april

[HelmutVII]

Do you guys realize that the Guy that started this thread has been a member of the forum since Oct 2010 and has only 22 posts?

[zeppelincajun]

Do you guys realize that the Guy that started this thread has been a member of the forum since Oct 2010 and has only 22 posts?

What’s your point? That means he’s been interested in UL sports for at least Marlin’s entire tenure here. Some people just like to read the board and not post much. I didn’t even read the original post. I figure this is as good a spot as any to discuss the potential changes and if people think or want them to happen.

[CajunT]

Do you guys realize that the Guy that started this thread has been a member of the forum since Oct 2010 and has only 22 posts?

Yes sir, but does that make the discussion illegitimate?

[HelmutVII]

What’s your point? That means he’s been interested in UL sports for at least Marlin’s entire tenure here. Some people just like to read the board and not post much. I didn’t even read the original post. I figure this is as good a spot as any to discuss the potential changes and if people think or want them to happen.

I just found it strange that both threads regarding basketball coaching change were started by two different people that have been members of the forum for over ten years and between the two of them have 45 post total. It makes me suspicious that's all.

[RedTails]

The key piece of your post here is “not a season ticket holder.” A team not quitting is not grounds for someone keeping their job. The 12 year resume speaks for itself. If Maggard retains Marlin, it is a just middle finger to the few of us who still buy tickets to this.

Yea, that's fair. I specified the fact that I wasn't a MBB season ticket holder to convey that my opinion wasn't a strong one.