Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 1000 Point Club

[RaginDave]

Southall was unbelievably talented, but was a problem during his time here, as was others in the Jesse era. Cedric Williams, the list can go on and on. I am glad "Big Mike" matured, but during his time in CajunLand, he was not very mature.

[Cajunsmike]

"Big Mike" Southall matured in his senior year. He was on the Dean's list one of those semesters. Becoming a parent probably forced that issue. Some of that maturation was probably due to Coach Lee demanding more of him off the court than Jessie Evans did.

[zephyr]

IMHO, one of the reasons for this phenomenon (and for the miserable record) is that they never seem to have a normal 6-8 player rotation. They are constantly changing the lineup which affects the cohesiveness of this team. Jesse normally have a core of about 7 players (sometimes that was all that were available:) that would and could play together and compliment each other’s skills. Robert seems to coach like a pickup game where players are selected at random in no specific order and with no respect to chemistry and teamwork.

Maybe I am off completely, but that is my opinion after watching many years of Cajun basketball.

I know this quote was from several years ago but I believe it to be true. I don't think its THE reason that Lee failed to put 1,000 point scorers in the books though. I would put that on the fact that he was unable to get the key contributors to stay here long enough to do it.

[zephyr]

Not me, I would not want the headcases that Gradnigo and Southall brought to the table. i would replace them with Marcus Stokes and Byron Starks any day.

I had no problems with Southall at the end of his career. If you got him to go 100% for the majority of the game, you were getting a good player. I would take Long or Marcus Stokes over Gradnigo though. We would need an extra rebounder in that lineup, being made up mostly of guards and either of those two would do wonders. Hell, I'd take Darshawn McClellan over Gradnigo

[CajunAmos]

I had no problems with Southall at the end of his career. If you got him to go 100% for the majority of the game, you were getting a good player. I would take Long or Marcus Stokes over Gradnigo though. We would need an extra rebounder in that lineup, being made up mostly of guards and either of those two would do wonders. Hell, I'd take Darshawn McClellan over Gradnigo

I have a long list of guys who I'd put over Gradnigo.

[tetragrammaton]

#21 needs 22 to get to 1000.

Good chance of this happening Thursday.

And if not, then Saturday. I hope this happens in front of some decent crowds.

[VObserver]

Well, Long had only 7 points last night, so Saturday it is.

[Cajunfever]

Also, Bryant Mbamalu has 909 points scored. He is only 91 points from 1000. He has an opportunity to get into the 1000 point club.

[CajunEXPRESS]

With only six games guaranteed available he will need to score about 12 points a game. Seems like he might get into the club during the first game of the tournament.

[Cajunsmike]

With only six games guaranteed available he will need to score about 12 points a game. Seems like he might get into the club during the first game of the tournament.

Bryant had 19 tonight so he now has 928 with 5 regular season games to go. It would be nice for him to get there as his senior year has not gone as well as he hoped due to the injury. Always great to see someone who is a good student also have success on the court.

[CajunFan3406]

Bryant had 19 tonight so he now has 928 with 5 regular season games to go. It would be nice for him to get there as his senior year has not gone as well as he hoped due to the injury. Always great to see someone who is a good student also have success on the court.

That's 14.4 ppg avg over the 5 regular season games. 12 ppg avg over 6 games. Really hoping he can pull it off. Couldn't happen to a better guy.

[tetragrammaton]

Well, Long had only 7 points last night, so Saturday it is.

It was great to see that tonite. And in front of a good crowd. Warmed my heart.