Marlin Contract Extension - FOUR MORE YEARS!

[VObserver]

Are you considering 2nd place finishes within the West Division as 2nd place finishes?

No. The Seconds were 2011 [Tie], 2021 and 2023

[ULvictory]

The common denominator in this entire discussion is INCONSISTENCY.

After the 2018 27-win season, we followed it up with a 5th place finish in a weak Sun Belt and 8th place the following 2/3 seasons with a few wins against Loyola-New Orleans,
UNO, and Southeastern to make the record look better. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why there's apathy here. But here is why this upcoming season is so important: it all comes down to can we break the trend of a down year following success. If it doesn't, then you'll have an even more apathetic fan base including a new contract that kicks in.

With a little more consistency, fans will be more interested. And to the coaches reading this, last year is over. It's done. Can we not go back to the 2019 rhetoric of "we won 27 games last year, so teams are coming after us..." excuse after every loss? Outside of the loyal diehards, most fans don't want to hear that. Now, let's take care of business in 2023-2024 and make another run.

[zeppelincajun]

No. The Seconds were 2011 [Tie], 2021 and 2023

Are you referring to conference standings? 2021 we finished 4th.

[zeppelincajun]

The average of 20 was heavily influenced by 3 years, 2014, 2018, and 2023. They won several more than 20 in those years. Those years made up for seasons in which results were not at the level which was hoped. I don't know if the numbers truly indicate the first 5 years were much better than the last 5. I would have to check. They may due to the year of 2020 in which injuries decimated the team. I will agree that more consistency is needed. Even the people in the program know that is the case. Following up last season with another successful year is important for the program going forward.

Over the last 5 years: we have hit the mark 1 time (last season with 26 wins - "missed the mark" seasons of 14, 16, 17, & 19 wins). We averaged 18.4 wins per season over that stretch.

The 5 seasons prior to that: we hit the mark 4 times, and the only season we missed it was a 19 win season (22.4 win average).

From my post earlier in the thread. There is a clear difference between the first 5 years of the decade and the last 5. 4 wins per season less.

[ZoomZoom]

The Cajuns could go the Texas Southern route, schedule nothing but power conference road games OOC, and we’d end up just like Texas Southern. Need the auto bid to get in the tournament due to the reality of the entire SBC. The overall weakness of the league is a killer. I’m thrilled to have one or two less rent a wins, but fully cognizant the two MAC games do not move the needle.

[R1Letterman]

Avg # of wins last two seasons in Lafayette:
Paschal - 16
Marlin - 21

Percentage of Seasons with a conf reg season or tournament title:
Paschal - 25% (1/4)
Marlin - 25% (3/12)

Percentage of seasons with a postseason bid:
Paschal - 50% (4/8)
Marlin - 50% (6/12)
Paschal

[Datt Meggs]

Avg # of wins last two seasons in Lafayette:
Paschal - 16
Marlin - 21

Percentage of Seasons with a conf reg season or tournament title:
Paschal - 25% (1/4)
Marlin - 25% (3/12)

Percentage of seasons with a postseason bid:
Paschal - 50% (4/8)
Marlin - 50% (6/12)
Paschal

Stop

[cajun4life]

Avg # of wins last two seasons in Lafayette:
Paschal - 16
Marlin - 21

Percentage of Seasons with a conf reg season or tournament title:
Paschal - 25% (1/4)
Marlin - 25% (3/12)

Percentage of seasons with a postseason bid:
Paschal - 50% (4/8)
Marlin - 50% (6/12)
Paschal

NIT once and NCAA twice. Where the H E double hockey sticks you getting the other 3 post season appearances?

[GetRidOfBob]

How many fans did we average at home games last year?

[ULvictory]

Avg # of wins last two seasons in Lafayette:
Paschal - 16
Marlin - 21

Average Strength of Schedule:

Marlin - 201
Paschal - 120