Is Marlin the guy for the program?

[CajunEXPRESS]

I'm excited to see what Marlin can do in the next 2-3 years. Over the length of his tenure, he's faced a lot of adversity that I can't really speak to (I'm a casual MBB fan). But it seems like he's faced a lot of adversity from locker room personalities, assistant coaches (can't remember the asst coach early on in his tenure), players' parents, losses in his personal life.

It looks like the program is on a stable foundation (regardless of the time it took). What if the program as-is IS set up for future success. What if the 2022 season is where everything finally fell into place. What if Marlin keeps us fighting for a top 3 finish the next three years? What if DaBoot's sweet sixteen prophecy comes true? I think we not only owe it to CBM for the season he had, but to ourselves to see if the program is set up for consistent success here on out. How cool would that story be for us to stick with a head coach for this long and be rewarded for it in an era where coaches come and go as often as the band plays cornbread during a football game.

I am hopeful for our programs' consistent success moving forward.

His resume says mediocre results with occasional success in the league. That’s not changing, but we’re pretty much stuck with him.

[no1cajunfan]

Its very difficult to take this seriously when you refuse to acknowledge a school record of 27 wins and a regular season title.

I'm good with differing opinions and debate. But if an outright championship doesn't count for you, I'll just pass on your opinion.

As I yours.

Some people only care about quantity wins as opposed to quality wins..

[moorecajun]

Two 8th place finishes in the last 4 years is my biggest concern.

I just want to add some stats to this conversation.

There are only 4 teams win the SB Conference tournament in the last 13 years.

Georgia State: 4
Louisiana: 2
WKU: 2
UALR: 2

Two of these teams are no longer in our conference. UALR is in, well, no one cares. WKU left for cusa and by the way, finished 8th this year in a lesser conference.

Georgia State finished 14th, that is last place.

I get the concern over the variation in finishes; I would expect our team to finish in the upper half of the conference each year. On to expecting our team to win the league and/or conference tournament yearly, or say every 4th year; well there is only one team in our league to do that. Not counting the 4 new members, there are 6 teams in our conference that have zero ncaa appearances in the last 13 years.

I want to win every year but maybe I am a little more realistic than others.

By the way, congratulations to our team for winning this year!

[CajunRage]

I'm excited to see what Marlin can do in the next 2-3 years. Over the length of his tenure, he's faced a lot of adversity that I can't really speak to (I'm a casual MBB fan). But it seems like he's faced a lot of adversity from locker room personalities, assistant coaches (can't remember the asst coach early on in his tenure), players' parents, losses in his personal life.

It looks like the program is on a stable foundation (regardless of the time it took). What if the program as-is IS set up for future success. What if the 2022 season is where everything finally fell into place. What if Marlin keeps us fighting for a top 3 finish the next three years? What if DaBoot's sweet sixteen prophecy comes true? I think we not only owe it to CBM for the season he had, but to ourselves to see if the program is set up for consistent success here on out. How cool would that story be for us to stick with a head coach for this long and be rewarded for it in an era where coaches come and go as often as the band plays cornbread during a football game.

I am hopeful for our programs' consistent success moving forward.

are you really giving him a pass for the players he recruited/signed and the coaches he hired?

[no1cajunfan]

How about the dominance shown by WKU or GaSt? That’s what I consider “the next level”.

Now I get it, you do t have expectations with basketball. But the fans do! 3 post season appearances in 13 years isn’t enough. If you believe that is, then you can leave with Marlin.

This was a program that graced the cover of Sports Illustrated. I don’t care how long ago that was. This program has a history of winning.

Marlin still has never defeated a top 100 team. Ever! So excuse me if your kindred friendship and blind loyalty to the administration has diluted your ability to be objective.

Hold your calls we have a winner!!

[GeauxLA]

Its very difficult to take this seriously when you refuse to acknowledge a school record of 27 wins and a regular season title.

I'm good with differing opinions and debate. But if an outright championship doesn't count for you, I'll just pass on your opinion.

27 wins against a SOS that was #213 as of Selection Sunday that year. Average opponent RPI rank was 199. 24 wins were against Quad 3 and 4 teams. Forgive me for thinking that 27 wins against a soft schedule isn't something to brag about. He also only went 1-1 during the dreaded "3 games in March."

And I have the same issue with those that brag about 2014 baseball season. We played a soft schedule that year too.

[Cajunrunner]

Marlin still has never defeated a top 100 team. Ever!.

I’ve stated here several times I don’t follow basketball, on any level, so I have no idea if this statement is true.

However, if it is, then that’s your answer. 13 seasons to make a win over a Top 100 team happen?

[no1cajunfan]

Beating quality opponents is how you build a program. No one cares if you had 27 wins and many those wins came against Carencro Middle. Sorry Carencro Middle hate to dump on you..

[Cajunrunner]

27 wins against a SOS that was #213 as of Selection Sunday that year. Average opponent RPI rank was 199. 24 wins were against Quad 3 and 4 teams. Forgive me for thinking that 27 wins against a soft schedule isn't something to brag about. He also only went 1-1 during the dreaded "3 games in March."

And I have the same issue with those that brag about 2014 baseball season. We played a soft schedule that year too.

Made it to Super Regionals, though. Also took the series vs Alabama.

Super Regionals is the comparison to Sweet 16. What Coach Marlin has done is basically gotten us to a Regional twice in thirteen years, and been one and done.

At this point, if that’s the standard, instead of keeping him being one of the Top 3 paid coaches in the conference, why not take a flyer on some young, AAU connected dude with spunk?

Offer a 150k base salary contract with good incentive layers for extra dough, like attendance and tournament appearances. Shovel a huge lump bonus to him (or her) for ONE freaking tournament win.

[Turbine]

As I yours.

Some people only care about quantity wins as opposed to quality wins..

I think he was talking about 2017-18

Edit: I obviously replied to the wrong post. I meant to reply to a post pointing out that UL did not win the regard season this year.

[RedTails]

are you really giving him a pass for the players he recruited/signed and the coaches he hired?

The reality is he's going to be our coach 2-3 more years. Me (casual MBB fan) giving him a pass doesn't account for crap or change the past, so I just choose to be optimistic. Some people should try that out.

[ManAboutTown]

27 wins against a SOS that was #213 as of Selection Sunday that year. Average opponent RPI rank was 199. 24 wins were against Quad 3 and 4 teams. Forgive me for thinking that 27 wins against a soft schedule isn't something to brag about. He also only went 1-1 during the dreaded "3 games in March."

And I have the same issue with those that brag about 2014 baseball season. We played a soft schedule that year too.

WHOA. Why is 2014 Baseball catching strays here?! The UNANIMOUS #1 team in the country, #1 HR hitting team in the country, a host of top offensive rankings nationally, a host of top pitching rankings nationally, host regional site, top 20 RPI, multiple All-Americans, 7 draft selections and 1 game shy of Omaha was overrated?!?!