MBB GameON: Louisiana vs. Little Rock

[Turbine]

For some weird reason, losing the highest attendance game of the year seems to be a pseudo tradition.

Still historically true, but scratch that.

The ULM game was higher. Although, at the time, some thought the numbers were inflated.

This game had the second highest number of potential long term fans in the stands.

[Tripple Threat]

I hope so too. They played tough defensively. I just didn't understand how we got out of the smart and "no showboat" offense. We drove the lane ugly and out of control. And we tried too many no look or low quality passes in an effort to show off. It was almost like Marlin told them to just to have fun and shoot at will. If so... you would think that wouldn't happen in the tournament.

Marlin talked about the team shooting too many 3's and not following his plan. It sounds like they got caught up with the game / crowd. I've heard him talk about this before where players don't follow the game plan or the chosen style of play.

[DieHard1280]

No one is going to disrespect this team other than Lafayette fans, true Cajun fan were already going to the games. I don't think anyone who watched this magical season will jump ship. Who cares that we lost one game next week has always been win or go to the NIT no questions ask. I'm so sick of the casual bandwagon fan. If you are a fan be a fan. I understand the disappointment because I am too but to jump ship or say I wont support these young men because we lost is just crazy. Three wins next week and no one remembers last night.

Winning three next week goes a long way in forgetting last night, but you can't discount the damage done by losing almost 30 points in RPI and whatever the loss in BPI was. That one game could be the difference between a possible 12 seed and a 14 seed.

Now, if we somehow get to the 2nd round or the Sweet 16 in the NCAA tourney with our lower seed, THEN nobody remembers last night. That would be akin to the 2000 baseball team getting swept at home before going on a tear all the way to the CWS.

[Zeebart21]

Damn. Forgot about that too. He was a long shot anyway.

That makes a difference?

[CajunEXPRESS]

Was thinking the same thing... Coulda used him...

Disappointing to say the least. But, gotta flush it and move on. Better to get some humble pie here than next week.

As far as the crowd... I would think the big time recruit hopefully came away impressed with the passion of the Cajun fans who DID get into the game and get behind the team - trying to be that crucial 6th man. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough. Maybe that tells Jordan he can come in and help right away.

Don’t think we helped ourselves in any way with Brown. Crowd too small, team losing to a really bad team.

Davis isn’t our best option ever. So I wasn’t surprised he didn’t hit the floor.

[SlickRick]

Too many showboating plays lost us points. Easily 5-6 wasted possessions. Poor FT shooting, probably the worse of the season, lost us points. This alone keeps the game from going to OT.

I wonder if Jerikus Davis is healthy, as he has sat him for full games when he obviously has the ability to score and defend.

Lastly, after watching all the home games and most of the away games on the net, AKLR didn't look like the "last place team" in the conference. They matched up well against us. Their bigs are long and athletic and their guards are tough and physical.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Still historically true, but scratch that.

The ULM game was higher. Although, at the time, some thought the numbers were inflated.

This game had the second highest number of potential long term fans in the stands.

Losing high attendance games isn’t a tradition. It’s usually because those games are against the best competition we face. Last night was a coronation against a weak opponent. Now failing in those are a tradition. Remember losing a football championship because of a horrible USA. How’s about the first FBS Win for WKU.

[Turbine]

I'm not worried too much myself but more doubt has crept in. If we can lay an egg against this team we can certainly do it against some of the better teams in our league. The senior night curse seems to be a thing. I saw several teams this weekend do the same thing. It seems the focus is diminished on such an emotional night. Hope that's all it was.

You nailed it.

I hope the team doesn't think too hard about the loss last night and just returns to doing their season long thing.

Unfortunately other teams will be trying harder-longer after witnessing Little Rock do their thing.

A rematch Friday afternoon would surly bring a focused team.

[CajunT]

No one is going to disrespect this team other than Lafayette fans, true Cajun fan were already going to the games. I don't think anyone who watched this magical season will jump ship. Who cares that we lost one game next week has always been win or go to the NIT no questions ask. I'm so sick of the casual bandwagon fan. If you are a fan be a fan. I understand the disappointment because I am too but to jump ship or say I wont support these young men because we lost is just crazy. Three wins next week and no one remembers last night.

The 24 hour rule has set in for me and it should for the team. But be very careful about supposedly identifying bandwagon fans, I've got 32 plus years in supporting the Ragin' Cajuns brand out of my pocket and addition to my personal physical labor. They are number of people out there that are not confident Coach Marlin can finish a great season like this in the NCAA Tournament. That doesn't make them bandwagon fans, they just don't think he has done enough at UL in 8 years. And the attendance numbers for a season like this one indicate there are a number who do not think much of him, including students.

[Zeebart21]

Every University has casual "sidewalk" alums or as you put it, bandwagon fans. They are needed. Last night our guys walked out to the middle of the court and crapped out a real stinker on the floor. There's no getting around that. They and their Coaches deserved to lose the game. Now they have a chance to clean up their mess next weekend. This week at practice they need to be reminded of what level of effort got them to where they are now....

A coaches perspective. Thanks

Z