MBB Final Louisiana 60, Texas State 51

[Cajunrunner]

Regardless of what happens. I think most Cajun fans want to support the program, but also understand even if we win the SBC regular season championship and or win the tournament Bob needs to be gone. He can retire on a positive note.

Zero chance Coach Marlin is shown the door if he wins either the Regular Season or Tournament Championship.

Maybe he'll opt to retire (sounds doubtful), but I can't imagine any Sunbelt AD pushing their head basketball coach out the door after an NCAA Tournament at this point, certainly not when it's the programs first appearance in nine years.

[JMV JustMyView]

Zero chance Coach Marlin is shown the door if he wins either the Regular Season or Tournament Championship.

Maybe he'll opt to retire (sounds doubtful), but I can't imagine any Sunbelt AD pushing their head basketball coach out the door after an NCAA Tournament at this point, certainly not when it's the programs first appearance in nine years.

And the athletic department is basically broke.

[zeppelincajun]

So you think 2 or more teams will make the NCAA tournament? We are not talking about the NIT tournament or an appearance in that tournament.

I think the GA State model is the way to success. Show an ability to finish at or near the top of the conference (regular season) consistently and you wind up with more NCAA tournament appearances. Contrast that with the Cajuns who I believe (Mike can correct if I'm wrong) have finished in the top 3 of the conference just twice in the last 12 years. Last year's team had WAY too much talent to lose to Jackson State at home and finish 8th in the league. This year's team seems to be dialed in in a way that last year's squad simply wasn't. We shall see if that pays dividends for them.

[JMV JustMyView]

I think the GA State model is the way to success. Show an ability to finish at or near the top of the conference (regular season) consistently and you wind up with more NCAA tournament appearances. Contrast that with the Cajuns who I believe (Mike can correct if I'm wrong) have finished in the top 3 of the conference just twice in the last 12 years. Last year's team had WAY too much talent to lose to Jackson State at home and finish 8th in the league. This year's team seems to be dialed in in a way that last year's squad simply wasn't. We shall see if that pays dividends for them.

Answer the first question that I asked.(So you think 2 or more teams will make the NCAA tournament? We are not talking about the NIT tournament or an appearance in that tournament) I said the belt is a one bid league and you say no it isn't.

[zeppelincajun]

Answer the first question that I asked. I said the belt is a one bid league and you say no it's not.

I have never said it is not a one bid league. I am saying that the way you play and prepare in the regular season will have an impact on tournament performance. Therefore, the "only 4 games matter" mindset is a fallacy.

[JMV JustMyView]

I have never said it is not a one bid league. I am saying that the way you play and prepare in the regular season will have an impact on tournament performance. Therefore, the "only 4 games matter" mindset is a fallacy.

Post 91. Look at my first question and your first response. No need to crawfish my friend. Own it. So a team can't be bad in the regular season and then get hot come conference tournament time? 4 games is all that matters when everyone is zero and zero.

[zeppelincajun]

Post 91. Look at my first question and your first response. No need to crawfish my friend. Own it. So a team can't be bad in the regular season and then get hot come conference tournament time? 4 games is all that matters when everyone is zero and zero.

Ah. I see the confusion. I meant "no it isn't" as in that isn't the mentality for every team in the league. Not "no it isn't" in regards to this being a one bid league. It is.

A team can catch fire sure. 2014 Cajuns. That isn't the mode of success that should be relied on though for a long-term healthy program. We have the results of that method: 1 bid in 12 years. Whereas the Panthers who finish near the top at a much higher rate have 4 bids in that same time span. Also that 2014 team that caught fire is I believe our only top 3 finish outside of the #1 team in 2017-2018.

[no1cajunfan]

Zero chance Coach Marlin is shown the door if he wins either the Regular Season or Tournament Championship.

Maybe he'll opt to retire (sounds doubtful), but I can't imagine any Sunbelt AD pushing their head basketball coach out the door after an NCAA Tournament at this point, certainly not when it's the programs first appearance in nine years.

[no1cajunfan]

Winning the regular season doesn't mean squat! We have to win the SBC tourney to make it to the dance. No way in hell would we get an at large bid and if this team doesn't make the NCAA tourney, he needs to go...period. One tourney appearance in 13-14 years is hardly acceptable.

[ZoomZoom]

Winning the regular season doesn't mean squat! We have to win the SBC tourney to make it to the dance. No way in hell would we get an at large bid and if this team doesn't make the NCAA tourney, he needs to go...period. One tourney appearance in 13-14 years is hardly acceptable.

1>0 in 10-11 years. If that’s the reason to dismiss Marlin, in the age of equality we’re probably looking for 2 coaches. Just sayin’


Part of Mike Balado’s contract at stAte in this link. Like the buyout verbiage. And apparent tie in to victories.

[ULvictory]

Winning the regular season doesn't mean squat! We have to win the SBC tourney to make it to the dance. No way in hell would we get an at large bid and if this team doesn't make the NCAA tourney, he needs to go...period. One tourney appearance in 13-14 years is hardly acceptable.

Winning the regular season will get us into the NIT. At that point, an extension is imminent.

JMO, it should be an all-or-nothing scenario on what happens after the season. Let's say we finish 2nd or 3rd and fail to make either the NIT or the NCAA Tournament. If we give an extension with the same salary, is it really feasible as opposed to finding and up and coming coach who would get paid half the price and can hype up some excitement with the fanbase? Only time will tell. As of now, I'll see how this season pans out. So far, so good.

[JMV JustMyView]

1>0 in 10-11 years. If that’s the reason to dismiss Marlin, in the age of equality we’re probably looking for 2 coaches. Just sayin’


Part of Mike Balado’s contract at stAte in this link. Like the buyout verbiage. And apparent tie in to victories.

Who would be the other coach?