Marlin Contract Extension - FOUR MORE YEARS!

[R1Letterman]

I'm just worried where all those double-doubles that left for Memphis are going to be replaced....

Great point. And there is a greater than 25% chance any that do arrive there will be vacated

[BBOYD]

Just off the top of my head, Gregg Popovich in the NBA level and Buzz Williams in college. I’m sure I could do some research and get a lot more but those are two examples of very successful coaches who did not play the game past high school. Also Roy Williams played jv basketball in college.

Pop played at Air Force

[R1Letterman]

Pop played at Air Force

The same theory should apply to other sports? Bill belachick went to a D3 college and in baseball Connie Mack quit school at the age of 14 to work full time

[Cajunsmike]

I'm just worried where all those double-doubles that left for Memphis are going to be replaced....

Legitimate concern. Other players will have to pick up some of those contributions. One guy won't replace those nos. alone. It will have to be a few guys which share the load. On a more optimistic note, I think Themus Fulks is one of the best point guards in the league. He has a very competitive streak and is a guy who detests losing. Good to have the ball in his hand often.

[Cajunsmike]

So to everyone here defending Marlin....do yall think this is the best we can do here?

Perhaps we can do better. When I retired, I hoped that the guys who took my position could do a better job than I did. Coach Marlin probably feels the same way. That is not the pertinent question at this time. As CajunT alluded, we had little practical choice in this situation.

[anhil8tor]

From a betting stand points I'm curious what Vegas will have our win number at for basketball. I may be putting some change on it.

[Turbine]

Well we didn't exactly succeed last time we fired a coach (who did deserve it) yet resulted in how much money spent on lawsuits?

2 wins to 6 wins is 300% better.

He just couldn't sustain it after he fired both of his coordinators after a 6 win season.

[ExecutiveCajun]

Perhaps we can do better. When I retired, I hoped that the guys who took my position could do a better job than I did. Coach Marlin probably feels the same way. That is not the pertinent question at this time. As CajunT alluded, we had little practical choice in this situation.

nonsense. at maximum you give him 2 more years. and you defintely dont make the buyout 600000. that one part right there tells fans he aint leaving anytime soon even if he loses

[Cajunsmike]

USL's recent decision to turn independent also was a factor in taking the South Florida job, according to Paschal. He praised the Sun Belt Conference and said the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament helped shape his decision.

We left the Southland Conference in basketball due to football going independent in order to remain Division 1. We eventually became a part of the American South Conference which formed in the late 80's. I think 91-92 is the year we became part of the SBC. Either way, you are correct in that Bobby did not support that move and was one reason he went to South Florida. He also received a substantial pay raise which probably had more impact on the decision than anything else.

[JamesTheJeweler]

nonsense. at maximum you give him 2 more years. and you defintely dont make the buyout 600000. that one part right there tells fans he aint leaving anytime soon even if he loses

People will find every meaningless excuse for this decision. That buyout amount speaks volumes. He'll be the coach until he retires or dies. This university LOVES status quo. No work required.