UL Softball disrespected? Bulletin Board Material?

[R1Letterman]

“Together we rise” or sink like a rock. SBC suddenly becoming a one bid league in SB should set off alarms.

Doesnt mean sunbelt softball changed, may just show the media is out to get us

[mxpxfr690]

I feel Jerry left because he saw the writing on the wall and that UL CAN’T compete at a consistent top25 level in softball anymore due to the transfer portal and NIL…. NIL and the Portal have made it nearly impossible to build a program at the non SEC/BIG Ten level…. Let’s make it clear that the SEC and Big Ten are head and shoulders above every conference when it comes to money…. In the end money will win you championships and build a winning program… WE DON’T HAVE IT… harsh reality is that this program will need to really focus on recruiting players who can dominate in this conference and then hope for the best at the national level…. The Glory days of UL softball empire are coming to the end unless NIL and Portal rules change. I hope I am wrong but the trend in college athletics is showing otherwise.

[Turbine]

As long as roster limits remain, Louisiana has the oppotunity to improve its roster EVEN with Texas Tech type money being spent elsewhere.

Straw size recruiting works in Louisiana's favor.

[R1Letterman]

Ordinarily, I would agree. But when you are part of a program that has a tradition of sustained excellence that has stretched across decades, and suddenly you are disrespected at this level before the season begins, it’s easy to use this as a season long bulletin! I like our chances with this leadership! I would start every practice/game with 4th place predictions and it would be posted on every wall and would be mentioned every waking hour of the season what other people thought of us!

Great idea, how about a 4 sticker on every batting helmet, and make the starting pitcher jersey #4

[ZoomZoom]

Bulletin board material is
good for one game at best. Hopefully.

Bulletin board stuff never helped a season.

Exactly. If for whatever reason, let’s say, a rough stretch occurs, there’s “bulletin board material” right there on the wall affirming the tough stretch. It can snowball in a hurry.

CAH, out of all the latest “favorite son former UL” hires, is the only one coming in that has the pedigree for success at a high level. Fans have the expectation from the jump.

[CajunSID]

Doesnt mean sunbelt softball changed, may just show the media is out to get us

I think that’s a little extreme. Reason some may think SBC is a one-bid league is pretty simple: on paper, the schools who have been strong lost a lot from last year.

Texas St lost Mullins (ie..their team) and UL lost some good players to the portal. Think we’ve all learned what preseason predictions are worth.

It’s fair to wonder if Cajuns will be able to compete against the top 20-30 teams this year. Something tells me we’ll be ok.

[JayWalker]

“Together we rise” or sink like a rock. SBC suddenly becoming a one bid league in SB should set off alarms.

Nothing sudden about it. The SBC was a one bid league in '22 and '23.

[JMV JustMyView]

Nothing sudden about it. The SBC was a one bid league in '22 and '23.

Incorrect 2022 one bid, 2023 two bids.

[Mark Hemphill]

I think the Cajuns are going to be fine as long as they can get quality innings from their pitching staff.

[RedBug58]

I think the Cajuns are going to be fine as long as they can get quality innings from their pitching staff.

Always good to hear from Mark. In fact, he did know a catcher for Alabama that was pretty dang good!!!