Final: Louisiana 72, Texas 100

[zeppelincajun]

Well as previously mentioned, teams celebrate in the locker room like they have won the Super Bowl after they beat us because that’s what it’s like to beat the Ragin’ Cajuns.

Last night struck a chord by the way we played. I get that Texas is a good team, but it’s always the same song and dance with us: beat bad teams, boost the record, then lose to good teams before explaining how those good teams “came to play because it was us they were playing.” It happens every year. When are we going to stop embracing mediocrity and complacency?

I’m guessing around the same time the MBB accounts on FB and Instagram acknowledge the results of last night’s game…

[ZoomZoom]

I’m guessing around the same time the MBB accounts on FB and Instagram acknowledge the results of last night’s game…

Nada on FB.

[Jacob81]

Well as previously mentioned, teams celebrate in the locker room like they have won the Super Bowl after they beat us because that’s what it’s like to beat the Ragin’ Cajuns.

Last night struck a chord by the way we played. I get that Texas is a good team, but it’s always the same song and dance with us: beat bad teams, boost the record, then lose to good teams before explaining how those good teams “came to play because it was us they were playing.” It happens every year. When are we going to stop embracing mediocrity and complacency?

Well I went to a game a few weeks ago because of a free ticket and beer offered. I haven’t spent a dollar on or in the dome in 3 years because I’m ready for a change. At the same time I am the guy that watches every game I can and always hopes for a win.

[Jacob81]

Also to that point. I really like our roster this year. I think it’s got a little bit of everything. But preseason conference champs is hilarious with the fish at the helm.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Reminds me of the Bobby Knight story. He was a little concerned until he realized that Daddy Dale Brown was the opposing coach.

[Jacob81]

Bobby knight could beat you with his players then beat you with your players.

Bobby big fish is the opposite.

[ULvictory]

Well I went to a game a few weeks ago because of a free ticket and beer offered. I haven’t spent a dollar on or in the dome in 3 years because I’m ready for a change. At the same time I am the guy that watches every game I can and always hopes for a win.

I also watch every game and pay attention to what the team is doing, but the program as a whole has become stale. I'm not talking about the players. I'm talking about the overall "vibe" of the program. There's just no energy. Take a look at the atmosphere for a regular home game. We were patting ourselves on the back for the attendance at the La Tech game when, in reality, that was an exhibition game crowd a little over a decade ago. We claim this as "the sign of the times" when really no one wants to spend their money or time on something that is just bland or on a program who claims to be this juggernaut when we are really a middle-of-the-pack Sun Belt team that underachieves more than we should. When you average 6th place in your conference for 4 years right after claiming to be the standard of it, people roll their eyes and look elsewhere.

At this point, I personally don't care what we do this regular season. I don't care if we win 20+ games. Make the NCAA tournament. Period. No more excuses. No more self-gratification. No more "well, we can't because......". Just make the Dance.

[CajunEXPRESS]

I also watch every game and pay attention to what the team is doing, but the program as a whole has become stale. I'm not talking about the players. I'm talking about the overall "vibe" of the program. There's just no energy. Take a look at the atmosphere for a regular home game. We were patting ourselves on the back for the attendance at the La Tech game when, in reality, that was an exhibition game crowd a little over a decade ago. We claim this as "the sign of the times" when really no one wants to spend their money or time on something that is just bland or on a program who claims to be this juggernaut when we are really a middle-of-the-pack Sun Belt team that underachieves more than we should. When you average 6th place in your conference for 4 years right after claiming to be the standard of it, people roll their eyes and look elsewhere.

At this point, I personally don't care what we do this regular season. I don't care if we win 20+ games. Make the NCAA tournament. Period. No more excuses. No more self-gratification. No more "well, we can't because......". Just make the Dance.

Not gonna happen. Not regular season champs, no first game bye. Two or three and done in March

[BBOYD]

I also watch every game and pay attention to what the team is doing, but the program as a whole has become stale. I'm not talking about the players. I'm talking about the overall "vibe" of the program. There's just no energy. Take a look at the atmosphere for a regular home game. We were patting ourselves on the back for the attendance at the La Tech game when, in reality, that was an exhibition game crowd a little over a decade ago. We claim this as "the sign of the times" when really no one wants to spend their money or time on something that is just bland or on a program who claims to be this juggernaut when we are really a middle-of-the-pack Sun Belt team that underachieves more than we should. When you average 6th place in your conference for 4 years right after claiming to be the standard of it, people roll their eyes and look elsewhere.

At this point, I personally don't care what we do this regular season. I don't care if we win 20+ games. Make the NCAA tournament. Period. No more excuses. No more self-gratification. No more "well, we can't because......". Just make the Dance.

Bringing excitement to the program is key, then backing up is the next step. #GeauxCajuns

[Cajunsmike]

I understand that point. However, my opinion is that a reguar season championship which would guarantee an NIT appearance would result in staff being retained. Are they good enough for that is a question I can't answer. I understand the skepticism after the Texas game. However, I won't automatically assume it can't happen. They have shown flashes of capbility in pre conference. Just need to be more consistent to have success in conference.

[Turbine]

That is the known quantity, one NIT season followed by 3 barely average seasons.

[Cajunsmike]

Also, as far as the Tech game goes, what encouraged some people was not the announced attendance. It was the energy in which the people who were there expended to support the team. It factored in outcome. That included the band, students, and regular attendees. Players have said how much they enjoyed celebrating with students after the game. Hopefully that excitement can be recreated in conference play.