Is Marlin the guy for the program?

[ULvictory]

Georgia Southern's new coach. Three D1 stops along the way with pro experience too. Presently with Alabama.

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This is why it makes me laugh when I hear people around here ask, “…but who are we going to get?”

If Georgia Southern can hire someone like that, with the money we pay, we should have no problem doing the same in the future.

[ZoomZoom]

This is why it makes me laugh when I hear people around here ask, “…but who are we going to get?”

If Georgia Southern can hire someone like that, with the money we pay, we should have no problem doing the same in the future.

BINGO!

That’s why I’m hoping when Bob hits 65 next year he retires when the season is over and there will be quality coaches out there.

My only concern is the pay is in the same range as our football coach. MH could always go cheap and further deteriorate the already diminished fan base.

[CrazyCajun]

This is why it makes me laugh when I hear people around here ask, “…but who are we going to get?”

If Georgia Southern can hire someone like that, with the money we pay, we should have no problem doing the same in the future.

What exactly has this guy done that impresses you? His overall losing record as a head coach? He followed the iowa state coach to the nba, he wasn’t hired away

[ULvictory]

What exactly has this guy done that impresses you? His overall losing record as a head coach? He followed the iowa state coach to the nba, he wasn’t hired away

Coached at 3 major college programs; was a head coach in the NBA G-League (which he has a winning record, not a losing one); coached with the Chicago Bulls

How can you say it’s not impressive?

[zephyr]

In my opinion, to be a dangerous team in the tournament, you have to be a guard dominant team with outside shooting. My definition of dangerous is greater than an 8 seed.

The Cajuns looked dangerous when Julien was draining 3 pointers, unfortunately no one else could hit anything else in the game from outside the lane really.

As of now, I am not optimistic for next season because I don’t see where points are going to come from and counting on true Freshman for scoring is a very low probability answer. Is there potentially a transfer or two that could come in, sure, but EVERY D1 program is looking for scorers.

The most impressive teams thus far in the tournament are teams who defend and are efficient offensively. I think most would agree that SDSU and Tennessee were possibly the two most impressive teams yesterday. They controlled their opponent and just did everything well.

The Furmans, Penn States, College of charlestons who throw up tons of outside shots can sting you when hot but they are not built to make runs. Princeton was lights out yesterday but they will run into one of these good defensive teams who will force them to play their style and end their run quickly.

[zephyr]

Coached at 3 major college programs; was a head coach in the NBA G-League (which he has a winning record, not a losing one); coached with the Chicago Bulls

How can you say it’s not impressive?

This is where an AD has to earn their money. There are so many younger coaches out there looking for an opportunity. Unless we get a retread hire like Cliff Ellis at CCU, we are likely going to be hiring a coach who may lack some HC experience. We have to vet them and do our homework but good coaches can be found out there.

[SlappyCajun]

The most impressive teams thus far in the tournament are teams who defend and are efficient offensively. I think most would agree that SDSU and Tennessee were possibly the two most impressive teams yesterday. They controlled their opponent and just did everything well.

The Furmans, Penn States, College of charlestons who throw up tons of outside shots can sting you when hot but they are not built to make runs. Princeton was lights out yesterday but they will run into one of these good defensive teams who will force them to play their style and end their run quickly.

End their run quickly? They are in the sweet 16. That’s a pretty good run.

[zephyr]

When the Cajuns made the tourney this year I was in the mindset of as long as Bob reaches the tournament consistently he can have a job here. After the game I thought back on the last 13 years and changed my mind. He has no business playing high level basketball. It has been the same thing for 13 years. His offensive scheme is non-existent. Even the announcers said it during the game. We throw the ball inside and everyone just stands around. It has been this way for 13 damn years. There's no flow, no motion, nothing to Bob's offense. Do I think Bob has recruited some athletes who have been good enough to overcome this lack of offense? Yes. But the coaching is not there.

Look at all of these other mid-majors in the tournament. They actually look like they know how to play basketball. No "deer in the headlights" looks. Just good basketball. You can go watch any Sun Belt game at the Cajundome and see the difference in offensive flow.

Tennessee was terrible. We should have won by 10.

Context and Perspective are sorely lacking in this post.

[ULvictory]

This is where an AD has to earn their money. There are so many younger coaches out there looking for an opportunity. Unless we get a retread hire like Cliff Ellis at CCU, we are likely going to be hiring a coach who may lack some HC experience. We have to vet them and do our homework but good coaches can be found out there.

I’d say it worked well for us with Billy Napier

[zephyr]

End their run quickly? They are in the sweet 16. That’s a pretty good run.

Glad we agree they are on a "Run" I said the style of play is not really a lasting recipe for success in the tournament.

[CrazyCajun]

Coached at 3 major college programs; was a head coach in the NBA G-League (which he has a winning record, not a losing one); coached with the Chicago Bulls

How can you say it’s not impressive?

Sorry, my mistake, he is actually one game over .500 in a developmental league. Still, there is nothing that jumps out to me that this is some incredible hire by them. I wouldn’t be excited if it was us. He might win, might not..I don’t think anything on his resume says he will.

[JamesTheJeweler]

Marlin should've been done years ago. It baffles me that him making the tournament this year gives him the green light for ANY more time here. Context is important, and you can't ignore his entire body of work. THATS what he needs to be judged on. If people want to keep supporting this, cool. We're all entitled to our opinions. Keeping Marlin screams mediocrity is just fine.