MBB Final: Louisiana 85, Arkansas State 74

[ManAboutTown]

He wins the regular season championship or the SBC Tournament, he has earned his extension.

I agree with this. At this moment in time, all things considered, nothing else matters. That doesn't always mean this was the case.

[SlickRick]

The NIT for a one team conference is a reward for a good season that fell short of the goal.

Yeah, reward for winning 27 games and then having to play a .500+ team at their place. Big reward!

[ManAboutTown]

Yeah, reward for winning 27 games and then having to play a .500+ team at their place. Big reward!

If you're better and deserve better... beat that .500 team at their place.
Sports are a finite business. When you get the opportunity, win.

[ragincajun97]

If you're better and deserve better... beat that .500 team at their place.
Sports are a finite business. When you get the opportunity, win.

We should’ve when we were 28-5 or something like that and had to go play Will Wade _____ ass in the PMAC. Everything was done in that game to ensure a tiger victory

[ManAboutTown]

We should’ve when we were 28-5 or something like that and had to go play Will Wade _____ ass in the PMAC. Everything was done in that game to ensure a tiger victory

But there is always an excuse..

5 guys on each side. Two goals. One ball.

Win the game.

[SlickRick]

Yeah, reward for winning 27 games and then having to play a .500+ team at their place. Big reward!

Whatever....the only saving grace from my perspective to be in the NIT is to get a HOME playoff atmosphere game, possibly 2...which would be a boost to our program.

[cjr3888]

Are you not entertained?

After skimming through most of this, I still think the program has plateaued under Coach Marlin. The "3 Days in March" thing is him saying that's our only ticket to the NCAA Tournament because the Sun Belt is a one bid league. However, while the NCAA is the standard to work towards it's not the end all in regards to if a season is successful. NIT is just like any bowl game that's not in the playoff. It's extra practice & more time on the court to build towards the next season while getting a nice payout.

[RedTails]

The problem with "3 Days in March" is that it is a problem and crutch if all SBC coaches surrender to that mindset. Scheduling then reflects that mantra and the conference doesn't progress beyond a 1-bid league. I hope the scheduling rule changes and initiatives coming from the league office change things for the conference sooner than later.

[ULvictory]

The problem with "3 Days in March" is that it is a problem and crutch if all SBC coaches surrender to that mindset. Scheduling then reflects that mantra and the conference doesn't progress beyond a 1-bid league. I hope the scheduling rule changes and initiatives coming from the league office change things for the conference sooner than later.

Exactly. It creates COMPLACENCY.

[ZoomZoom]

The problem with "3 Days in March" is that it is a problem and crutch if all SBC coaches surrender to that mindset. Scheduling then reflects that mantra and the conference doesn't progress beyond a 1-bid league. I hope the scheduling rule changes and initiatives coming from the league office change things for the conference sooner than later.

The issue isn’t whether the coaches surrendered to that mindset, but it’s obvious majority of the SBC leadership (presidents) have.

This MAC crossover series does absolutely nothing except add games with a fellow one bid conference, further solidifying both conferences’ status.

Yes I rather see a h/h with a MAC team instead of a D2 team. Being the situation with Coach Marlin is in a new contract situation if the administration opts to retain him, hopefully the base is greatly cut and the contract is heavily incentivized.

Until EVERY SBC program gets on board, the entire league is playing for the tournament championship. And even then, it would take years to erase the present perceptions.

[UL_Cajuns]

So win the regular Season Championship or SBC tournament. Anything else Marlin is let go immediately.

[zeppelincajun]

So win the regular Season Championship or SBC tournament. Anything else Marlin is let go immediately.

A decent part of the fanbase, outside of the Rebounders Club members, think Bob should have to win some kind of title to keep his job. Unfortunately, and this is just my opinion, the administration's standard is not as high. That sets up a scary scenario if this team doesn't get the job done and Bob is retained. Most people realize next year's squad is gonna take a significant step backwards losing our three best players. Four years of mediocrity with the payoff being a team that doesn't win a title and then returns to mediocrity would be pretty unappealing to most fanbases. I would venture to guess you'll see some crowds like last night's, and it won't be because of late games, other sport conflicts, or holidays.