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[CajunVic]

I like it. Probably never happen, but I like the idea.

James, is that you?

[JMV JustMyView]

I like it. Probably never happen, but I like the idea.

It will not happen as long as Marlin is at UL.

[RaginDave]

Well I hope that is not our recipe for success, Samford had a home loss to Non D-1 Tennessee Southern the other night. Tennessee Southern is a member of NAIA.

[R1Letterman]

The basketball program is in desperate need of buzz and Marlin brings NONE. I've casually suggested a Byron Starks HC/Brad Boyd AC combo to friends. My most exciting memories of UL basketball were the possibility of Dwayne Mitchell and others on that squad making Sportscenter Top 10. Of course, I want March Madness appearances but exciting basketball would help bring that buzz back to the Cajundome.

do they know each other?

[R1Letterman]

I like it. Probably never happen, but I like the idea.

1. i doubt anyone would want name little fish
2. seems he can recruit, AAU and camps seems like recruiting imho
3. all up to #3

[R1Letterman]

You def get it…

Relationships are key. Also relatability is huge. Respect first is given, then received… #GeauxCajuns

Thanks for the insight. Do you see a problem with some coaches, holding back instruction in order to sell camp attendance? Seems all players should be taught as much as possible by each coach, rather than having to wait until camp to learn certain lessons.., however, getting different viewpoints (and some coaches are better than others) so i see camps still being needed. Not a new question and not unique to sports, i remember accounting professors holding back and saying ill cover that in the cpa review course (which required an extra fee). ….. kind of resembles the travel baseball/softball situation.

[JMV JustMyView]

do they know each other?

Do Starks and Boyd know each other? Come on now.

[CajunVic]

1. i doubt anyone would want name little fish
2. seems he can recruit, AAU and camps seems like recruiting imho
3. all up to #3

I doubt that BB would care one bit about what he is called if he got his shot here. That is about the weakest comment on RP in a while . . .

[BabbForHeisman]

I'd fully support Brad coaching here (I might come coach with him, haha). However, some things need to happen. College coaching experience is a must.

If Brad needs any motivation to get on to Marlin's staff, think about this:

Mike Des:
- Hired at the end of Hud's coaching tenure
- Stays around with new staff because he is a good recruiter and representative of the university
- Excels under new coach (Napier) who achieves unprecedented success
- Becomes coach when Napier leaves for bigger job four years later.

BBOYD:
- Hired at the end of Marlin's coaching tenure
- Stays around with new staff because he is a good recruiter and representative of the university
- Excels under new coach (TBD) who achieves unprecedented success
- Becomes coach when Coach TBD leaves for bigger job four years later.

See, then we have 2 homegrown success stories.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I’m all in for Brad. Get college experience wherever possible. Get time here, or reverse it. Then is the time for a fair evaluation. THIS is the job he wants. Hopefully it happens.

[JamesTheJeweler]

James, is that you?

LOL! I can bust your balls and still agree with you from time to time

[R1Letterman]

Do Starks and Boyd know each other? Come on now.

obviously i mean as colleagues, i.e. working together…. Starks is older than him, i wouldnt automatically assume they “know” each other well.