MBB Final: Louisiana 85, Arkansas State 74

[UL_Cajuns]

We as fans were put in a bad situation when Bobby was retained. That being said. It’s ncaa or bust!

[JayWalker]

Does it matter if we make it to the NIT? Who cares about the NIT? Is that the goal of this program? I've heard of the "Dance" or "March Madness" and I'm sure neither were referring to the freakin NIT.

Of course it matters if we make the NIT. What a dumb comment.

Some of our best memories are NIT memories.

The NIT is a reward (either at large or automatic) for having a very good regular season.

If your attitude is NCAA or bust, then it really IS about four days in March and nothing else matters.

Which ____es most of you off, if memory serves.

[no1cajunfan]

Of course it matters if we make the NIT. What a dumb comment.

Some of our best memories are NIT memories.

The NIT is a reward (either at large or automatic) for having a very good regular season.

If your attitude is NCAA or bust, then it really IS about four days in March and nothing else matters.

Which ____es most of you off, if memory serves.

About as dumb as you thinking the NIT matters!

[JayWalker]

About as dumb as you thinking the NIT matters!

Okay, just the tournament matters. Got it.

[ULvictory]

Does it matter if we make it to the NIT? Who cares about the NIT? Is that the goal of this program? I've heard of the "Dance" or "March Madness" and I'm sure neither were referring to the freakin NIT.

The goal of the program is to make the NCAA Tournament. But the NIT is still a good reward if we were to make it. Definitely not the “end all be all” though.

[no1cajunfan]

If Marlin does not make the NCAA tourney but makes it to the "NIT" does he keep his job?

[JayWalker]

If Marlin does not make the NCAA tourney but makes it to the "NIT" does he keep his job?

That's above everyone's pay grade with exception of the President and the AD.

[cajun_lannister]

If Marlin does not make the NCAA tourney but makes it to the "NIT" does he keep his job?

I think he keeps his job regardless mediocrity is king at UL. Just hopefully his salary is reduced to $350k

[ManAboutTown]

NIT brings national exposure. Limited, but still 10x more than we get in our own state, let alone our own market.

NIT brings a payout. Again, not nearly what NCAA tourney participants get, but it's something and we are desperate at this point for moolah. (Anyone know what the payout is?)

Having said that, to the lay fan, hell no it doesn't matter. We can't get people to our own building 90% of the home games, even with a winning team. I'm not going to totally poo-poo the NIT possibility but if the NIT is all that this fanbase can expect after 13 years and two obviously superior rosters in the last 5 years, then yea.. that's a problem.

Count me in as NCAA or bust. Because at this point, with this coach, with this roster, in year 13, considering our financial situation and lack of fan interest... That's all that many Cajuns fans will care about.

[ManAboutTown]

If Marlin does not make the NCAA tourney but makes it to the "NIT" does he keep his job?

Opinion only, but I'm guessing the Rebounders Club will fund raise or donate to keep him installed. Don't shoot the messenger.

[JayWalker]

NIT brings national exposure. Limited, but still 10x more than we get in our own state, let alone our own market.

NIT brings a payout. Again, not nearly what NCAA tourney participants get, but it's something and we are desperate at this point for moolah. (Anyone know what the payout is?)

Having said that, to the lay fan, hell no it doesn't matter. We can't get people to our own building 90% of the home games, even with a winning team. I'm not going to totally poo-poo the NIT possibility but if the NIT is all that this fanbase can expect after 13 years and two obviously superior rosters in the last 5 years, then yea.. that's a problem.

Count me in as NCAA or bust. Because at this point, with this coach, with this roster, in year 13, considering our financial situation and lack of fan interest... That's all that many Cajuns fans will care about.

If that's how folks feel, then it's time that all of you admit Marlin was right all along about three days in March. Because evidently that's all that matters to y'all.

[ManAboutTown]

If that's how folks feel, then it's time that all of you admit Marlin was right all along about three days in March. Because evidently that's all that matters to y'all.

LOL. Wow.