Bob Marlin

[VObserver]

I believe ALL energy and resources should be pointed towards getting the FB stadium project going.

I think we'll revisit Marlin's situation once funding for that project is secured. If that means Marlin hangs around for a couple more years, so be it.

Fire him and hire a young gun for 200k plus major self funded incentives. At least that gives us a chance to improve the program.

[anhil8tor]

Game opened as GASOU (-1) and is now a pick'em.

Over/Under is at 170

[DieHard1280]

Game opened as GASOU (-1) and is now a pick'em.

Over/Under is at 170

With the number of points we've been giving up lately, I'd take the over in a heartbeat.

[zephyr]

Because the base pay is the first thing people look at.

Bob Marlin is the highest paid coach in the league. Bob is under contract for the next 4+ seasons. You've argued it before that there is a level of success lacking over his tenure here based on what he has gotten from the university. Why does he need a raise because he had a good season?

I want this program's goals and expectations to align. We make goals of winning conference championships and going to the NCAA but currently, our administration and group of fans do not demand that we meet those goals. Obviously, that will not occur every year but we should have an outlined expectation with coach Marlin on frequency of those results as well as other defined successes. Currently, our expectations are that he is a good man, runs a good program and graduates his players. This is what has been cited to us coming from media members and administration. Those qualities do not match our goals as a team and program on a yearly basis.

[zephyr]

Game opened as GASOU (-1) and is now a pick'em.

Over/Under is at 170

I would be the over as well.

[ULvictory]

Bob Marlin is the highest paid coach in the league. Bob is under contract for the next 4+ seasons. You've argued it before that there is a level of success lacking over his tenure here based on what he has gotten from the university. Why does he need a raise because he had a good season?

I want this program's goals and expectations to align. We make goals of winning conference championships and going to the NCAA but currently, our administration and group of fans do not demand that we meet those goals. Obviously, that will not occur every year but we should have an outlined expectation with coach Marlin on frequency of those results as well as other defined successes. Currently, our expectations are that he is a good man, runs a good program and graduates his players. This is what has been cited to us coming from media members and administration. Those qualities do not match our goals as a team and program on a yearly basis.

Allow me to clarify for a quick second. Do I think we have underachieved in the 8 years? Yes, I think that 1 NIT and 1 NCAA tournament berth with a few conference championships has not been up to par of what's expected from the program. You'll hear me emphasize that when the people come in here to defend it. I also get critical when I constantly hear excuses for shortcomings. "Everybody is targeting us because we are a standard";"player X and Y got injured." It is what it is. I think we have many resources compared to conference peers to show more success. But that's my opinion. I have a right to one just like everyone else. But I've also stated that I have NEVER asked for Coach Marlin's job. Ever. Because people criticize, it doesn't mean that they automatically want a coach fired. I never understood that mindset. To me, it's about being more accountable. Just like baseball last year when we were batting .242 as a team. I didn't want Robe fired. It never even crossed my mind. But I was hoping changes would be made to correct the shortcomings, and he did. Now, we will see what those changes bring in just over a week. What the salary increase and contract extension adds is more accountability. From here on out, the results will be a direct correlation of whether or not the contract extension and raise was justified.

When Coach Napier was hired and saw the APC for the first time, the one word that came to his mind was "commitment." That's what I see from this basketball program when you raise the salary of a basketball coach because to me, this is about the job outside of just the person filling it. Coach Marlin will not be here forever. But when the next coach in line is searching for a head gig and sees what we pay and the incentives that go with it, it becomes an attractive spot to be in. I'm looking into the future here. But again, with the new contract, it's up to the coaches to fulfill the expectations. Everyone already knows mine: top 4 in the conference and more postseason (NIT or NCAA) appearances. Go and produce.

[ManAboutTown]

Game opened as GASOU (-1) and is now a pick'em.

Over/Under is at 170

That's juicy.

[no1cajunfan]

Allow me to clarify for a quick second. Do I think we have underachieved in the 8 years? Yes, I think that 1 NIT and 1 NCAA tournament berth with a few conference championships has not been up to par of what's expected from the program. You'll hear me emphasize that when the people come in here to defend it. I also get critical when I constantly hear excuses for shortcomings. "Everybody is targeting us because we are a standard";"player X and Y got injured." It is what it is. I think we have many resources compared to conference peers to show more success. But that's my opinion. I have a right to one just like everyone else. But I've also stated that I have NEVER asked for Coach Marlin's job. Ever. Because people criticize, it doesn't mean that they automatically want a coach fired. I never understood that mindset. To me, it's about being more accountable. Just like baseball last year when we were batting .242 as a team. I didn't want Robe fired. It never even crossed my mind. But I was hoping changes would be made to correct the shortcomings, and he did. Now, we will see what those changes bring in just over a week. What the salary increase and contract extension adds is more accountability. From here on out, the results will be a direct correlation of whether or not the contract extension and raise was justified.

When Coach Napier was hired and saw the APC for the first time, the one word that came to his mind was "commitment." That's what I see from this basketball program when you raise the salary of a basketball coach because to me, this is about the job outside of just the person filling it. Coach Marlin will not be here forever. But when the next coach in line is searching for a head gig and sees what we pay and the incentives that go with it, it becomes an attractive spot to be in. I'm looking into the future here. But again, with the new contract, it's up to the coaches to fulfill the expectations. Everyone already knows mine: top 4 in the conference and more postseason (NIT or NCAA) appearances. Go and produce.

Our goal each and every year should be to win conference championship and go to the NCAA tournament not the NIT. If we want to be the best our goal should be the highest. I'm doubt Duke,Kentucky or any other school starts out each year with a goal of reaching the NIT. Going to the NIT is like going to prom with your sister.

Marlin makes way to much to produce the results he's putting forth. 1 NCAA appearance in 9 years is unacceptable. This university is not demanding enough from him. That's my opinion.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Clearly we fans have no idea what Dr Savoie wants. Bobby Big Fish struck out with me in year two. He’s given me some doubt from time to time , but always returns to form. He’s a mediocre coach whose gonna collapse at some point, never having sipped greatness.

[UL_Cajuns]

Please just resign Bobby. Its time for us to part ways.