Basketball Season’s on deck

[Cajunsmike]

Catch a preview at the Union courtyard tonight at 7.

There is also an exhibition game at the Dome on Monday Oct. 30 vs UT-Tyler. That is a week from yesterday. Not sure how much you will be able to gain from that contest. I think the major reason for this game is that we have a tough opening night opponent on Nov. 6 in Youngstown State. I imagine the staff wanted a dress rehearsal prior to the regular season kicking off.

[Policarp]

Did we (or will we) have any of those super secret scrimmages this year?

[Million$Mullet]

Did we (or will we) have any of those super secret scrimmages this year?

There was one on Sunday.

By the way UT Tyler lost to Arkansas in an exhibition 92-39.

[zephyr]

I don't think he plays this year. Ratliff I think will be the breakout player that is the under the radar right now

Geezus, I was really looking forward to seeing the step White would take from freshman year to sophomore year.

In looking at this roster we are vertically challenged to say the least.

[Cajunsmike]

There was one on Sunday.

By the way UT Tyler lost to Arkansas in an exhibition 92-39.

As Mullet said there was a "secret" scrimmage on Sunday. Note the word secret is there for a reason. Coach Marlin did mention a couple of things about it in his recent interviews. We may touch on those comments in the upcoming podcast (next Wednesday likely) to the extent we are able to. You will not hear who the opponent was, the score, or game flow however. Honoring an NCAA rule here on what is allowed.

[KajunKrazy]

I look for Viny Sigona to step up biggly this year. WINNING.

[Cajunsmike]

I look for Viny Sigona to step up biggly this year. WINNING.

Vinny is dealing with a pulled hamstring right now.

[cajuns80]

I look for Viny Sigona to step up biggly this year. WINNING.

Vinny will never play a meaningful role here.

[RaginDave]

I, unfortunately, was unable to make it out to the Swamp Slam last night, does anyone have any update on how it went?

I spoke with Coach Marlin Tuesday about the team and about the event and he seemed very excited about it.

Through my involvement with the Krewe Allons, I have had the chance to get to know some of the players, coaches and Coach Marlin and I will say this, whatever you think of the team and the players and the coaches and the results, these are about as good of people as you will ever meet. Coach Marlin loves it here, he has very good expectations for this season. I have spent some time speaking with Coach Hardin, Coach Murphy and our newest assistant Coach Shumpart (he is from NC A&T in Greensboro, he is a great dude, spoke to him for about 30 minutes at the Krewe Allons event) and most of the players, these are great people with only the best intentions for this team and this university.

I never have and I never will cheer against these guys, I hope Coach Marlin and his staff are here for a long time and take us to SBC Championships for years to come and get us to a sweet 16 or beyond.

[Des for Pres]

Vinny will never play a meaningful role here.

he is young and never got a chance to prove himself. Marlin recruited him for a reason.

[RaginDave]

Vinny will never play a meaningful role here.

I would never say that. There are tons of players that go to colleges with very low expectations of them, that end up being huge contributors and then there are cases where kids go to schools with high expectations and end up not panning out.

Vinnie is young and will have a chance to work himself into a place on the team. I would never say never with him or anyone on this roster. If he is on the roster, he has a chance to contribute. Will it be hard for him, absolutely, will it be impossible, no way. Just the fact that Chancellor White is probably unavailable for part if not most of this season, has moved him up the food chain already.

[60swerethebest]

Fun evening. Surprised so many students showed up.
Got to talk to some of the new guys. Fine young men. Hope springs eternal that they are also fine bball players. Our new asst coach seems to love it here. Hosanna had class so he wasn’t there. Players told me he is load inside. Hope he can play defense, fill the inside, rebound or at least not foul out.
Hope is my byword for the year.