Ragin Review - S5:E31 - Dome Wasn't Built in a Day

[cajun4life]

Great job, I Listened for the first time in over a year. That is partly due to the lack of basketball coverage but mainly because I now work remotely and not having a 2 1/2 hour round trip commute daily cut into my podcast time.

A couple of points, you touched on it briefly but the lack of a true point guard really hurt over the past few seasons. They tried to slot guys like Russell, Wilson, and Williams in there but it just didn’t work and kept those guys from thriving at their natural position. Greg Williams never found his place in the lineup last year until unfortunately Kobe went down in the last game. Getting Williams to starting 3 spot is what sparked the conference tournament run and that was with Thomas running the point. Fulks is certainly an upgrade and Williams has continued to flourish.

Another point I will make in regards to that average 6th place finish is that over that stretch the team was plagued by injuries. I know no one wants to hear injuries used as an excuse but the point that I am trying to make is that Oliver Houston may just be the unsung hero of the success we are seeing so far this year.

So Marlin gets a pass due to injuries….yet Mike D gets lambasted for a poor year, injuries are part of the game?

That’s all I’ll contribute to this thread. Good podcast guys.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Nobody should get a pass for injuries IMO. CMD has 1 season and two bowl games and hardly needs a pass. If he can’t make the team better than last season his seat will heat up fast.

Marlin on the other hand has a plethora of excuses when he fails to make the finals in the SBC. This season might be the 3rd time he’s finished in the finals, and a top four seed.

[ZoomZoom]

Ok, nobody has said it, we’ve been relatively healthy this year. That, and maturity to understand we before me spells success.

In this portal/NIL world, pulling off team first is a credit to the players and staff.

Hope that’s not a jinx.

[Cajunsmike]

Very interested to see the feedback on this one

Here is a little history for you guys. The USL Bulldogs beat Marshall in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament in March of 1972. That was our first year in Division 1. Team was led by Bo Lamar and Roy Enron. Marshall was led by Mike D’Antoni. Cajuns lost at Marshall in a non conference game last year after having lead at half.

[BeauCajun]

Ok, nobody has said it, we’ve been relatively healthy this year. That, and maturity to understand we before me spells success.

In this portal/NIL world, pulling off team first is a credit to the players and staff.

Hope that’s not a jinx.

Saw Vinny in a boot Saturday night. Doesn’t affect depth.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Here is a little history for you guys. The USL Bulldogs beat Marshall in the first round of the NCAA basketball tournament in March of 1972. That was our first year in Division 1. Team was led by Bo Lamar and Roy Enron. Marshall was led by Mike D’Antoni. Cajuns lost at Marshall in a non conference game last year after having lead at half.

That was a loss coached by Bob, and the next game wasn’t as he was not available. Believe that the assistant coach went on to coach one of the Mississippi P5 teams this season along with Theo.

[Balanced_view]

Appreciate you listening to the show again.

Your point about Oliver Houston is a good one. We actually had this conversation on the pod when he was hired.

As far as the PG position, Fulks has really made a difference and I've been impressed with is defensive improvement. How do we feel about MT in the backup role?

MT will be needed come tourney time. every minute he gets in the regular season is critical, and his confidence needs to continue growing. at some point between tired legs, foul trouble, or a bad night, Fulks will need a big time support effort without taking away a current key role. For now, Fulks is the key to this team that cant really miss a beat or we might get beat. MT can change that.

[CajunEXPRESS]

MT will be needed come tourney time. every minute he gets in the regular season is critical, and his confidence needs to continue growing. at some point between tired legs, foul trouble, or a bad night, Fulks will need a big time support effort without taking away a current key role. For now, Fulks is the key to this team that cant really miss a beat or we might get beat. MT can change that.

MT with his very high free throw percentage will be critical to win soon

[zephyr]

Thought he was outstanding in the tournament. He got lost in the shuffle because everyone was so fixated on Williams' performance but I thought MT played a big role in that run.

My only thing with him is he seems to pick up his dribble when he gets in a tight spot. I'd like to see him work through traps more often too.

Or not get into traps in the first place

[JamesTheJeweler]

Neat story. I sat down in my seat and when Marshall came out for warm-ups, someone in front of me yelled, " GO HERD!". I look and it's a family and a grandfather there. They all have green on except the dad, that had a Herd cap with a red sweater. I lean forward and ask if they know one of the players. He says, no, I'm actually from Lafayette and got a degree from both UL and Marshall. Wow! I said, I bet you never dreamed back then that you'd be here watching this game with your two Alma maters playing each other in the same conference. He says, never in a million years....I feel like the luckiest guy in the building!

[RaginReview]

Neat story. I sat down in my seat and when Marshall came out for warm-ups, someone in front of me yelled, " GO HERD!". I look and it's a family and a grandfather there. They all have green on except the dad, that had a Herd cap with a red sweater. I lean forward and ask if they know one of the players. He says, no, I'm actually from Lafayette and got a degree from both UL and Marshall. Wow! I said, I bet you never dreamed back then that you'd be here watching this game with your two Alma maters playing each other in the same conference. He says, never in a million years....I feel like the luckiest guy in the building!

That's really cool.

[CajunVic]

. . . that is really neat to have a degree from two different universities and be in a postion to sit and just enjoy the event . . .