Marlin era officially underway

[Parrott]

Also, just heard that Marlin will throw out the first pitch for tonight's baseball game against Houston Baptist.

Interesting fact: Marlin was an assistant at Houston Baptist from 1983-89.

[Big Buds]

_ No expected signings on Wednesday for men's basketball. McDougald was released Monday. Reese still coming as of Monday. Still time. Signing period goes until May 19.

igeaux.mobi _

I thought the staff was higher on McDougald? Kept in contact and what not...or was that Reese?

[Parrott]

McDougald requested his release. The school granted it.

igeaux.mobi

[zephyr]

_ I thought the staff was higher on McDougald? Kept in contact and what not...or was that Reese? _

They were higher on Macdougald. However, he apparently wanted his release and was granted. Maybe Josh can comment on what the coaches think about Reese because it was considered a possibility that they wouldn't want him.

[Parrott]

Z, I posted earlier today exactly what you posted. McDougald wanted out and got his wish. Happens all the time after a coaching change. He really liked Lee and Dixon and now those guys are gone. Plus, he is still working to get eligible and will likely end up at a prep school.

As for Reese, that situation isn't done yet. It will be Marlin's call because Reese is locked in with the Cajuns unless he is released. I wouldn't be surprised either way with Reese, who is more talented than his sophomore stats would indicate.

[Tripple Threat]

_ Z, I posted earlier today exactly what you posted. McDougald wanted out and got his wish. Happens all the time after a coaching change. He really liked Lee and Dixon and now those guys are gone. Plus, he is still working to get eligible and will likely end up at a prep school.

As for Reese, that situation isn't done yet. It will be Marlin's call because Reese is locked in with the Cajuns unless he is released. I wouldn't be surprised either way with Reese, who is more talented than his sophomore stats would indicate. _

Josh, Do you know if practices will be open to the public at any point? Thanks

[Parrott]

If I remember correctly, Marlin told me that practices would be closed. But that doesn't mean there could be an open practice for the public at some point.

I'm very interested to see whether the program holds a Midnight Madness practice this year. That would likely depend on the timing given that the Cajundome would need to be available. There's no doubt that there would be plenty of buzz.

igeaux.mobi

[playincajun]

Day two of workouts went better. Some recruits are due in for visit Friday.
igeaux.mobi

[Cajunsmike]

_ If I remember correctly, Marlin told me that practices would be closed. But that doesn't mean there could be an open practice for the public at some point.

I'm very interested to see whether the program holds a Midnight Madness practice this year. That would likely depend on the timing given that the Cajundome would need to be available. There's no doubt that there would be plenty of buzz.

igeaux.mobi _

In the event the Dome is not availabe when fall basketball practice begins, they should hold some type of event at Earl K. Long. It could be a joint function with the women's team. Not as nice as the Dome but better than no season beginning celebration at all. Actually Saturday morning scrimmages in October and November were often well attended at Blackham Coliseum by the die hard fans. No reason not to have those at Earl K. Long.

[cajun4life]

_ If I remember correctly, Marlin told me that practices would be closed. But that doesn't mean there could be an open practice for the public at some point.

I'm very interested to see whether the program holds a Midnight Madness practice this year. That would likely depend on the timing given that the Cajundome would need to be available. There's no doubt that there would be plenty of buzz.

igeaux.mobi _

While I was a student here Midnight Madness was held at Blackham and it was always well attended and loud. featured both the men and women.

[moorecajun]

_ In the event the Dome is not availabe when fall basketball practice begins, they should hold some type of event at Earl K. Long. It could be a joint function with the women's team. Not as nice as the Dome but better than no season beginning celebration at all. Actually Saturday morning scrimmages in October and November were often well attended at Blackham Coliseum by the die hard fans. No reason not to have those at Earl K. Long. _

GREAT idea!

[Just1More]

_ GREAT idea! _

I agree. But, it ought to be worked out with the Cajundome... for both teams. It's a marketing thing for UL and with it being the introduction to the Marlin era. I think the Cajundome is the place.