Sorry can't fire Marlin

[Cajunsmike]

Right....so everyone just support this clown show of a basketball program and shut up.

You have been posting this same message for nearly two years yet make every effort here to act impartial to Marlin. It seems as though there are too many fans that are just satisfied to be a friend of the UL basketball coach rather than wanting to support a competitive program.

With this mind set, which you have been posting for multiple years about Marlin's job security, we will see the same tired posts with excuses 12 months from now after another disappointing season.

This Coach is not cutting it and the excuses are way past tired of hearing.

I have to believe that as much as you love the UL Basketball Program you MUST realize that it's time to stop making excuses for this coach. Stop asking posters to just "support the team because Marlin's job is safe" because the fan base does need to make sure Maggard knows this product is unacceptable.

We are past the point of no return. There will be no fan base once Maggard finally decides to move on from Marlin.

I do believe without success next season a change is likely. That may be the case even if there are a few injuries. No, I do not have any idea how Dr. Maggard will define success. For now, all indications are Coach Marlin will return next season. That is simply a fact.

[cajuns80]

I do believe without success next season a change is likely. That may be the case even if there are a few injuries. No, I do not have any idea how Dr. Maggard will define success. For now, all indications are Coach Marlin will return next season. That is simply a fact.

I think where most differ with you is your idea of "success" is top 4 in conference. Me personally, I'd fire him this year, but obviously not happening. So, for him to stay beyond next year, it's pretty simple...NCAA tournament.

[ULvictory]

I think where most differ with you is your idea of "success" is top 4 in conference. Me personally, I'd fire him this year, but obviously not happening. So, for him to stay beyond next year, it's pretty simple...NCAA tournament.

Based on fan apathy, I’m not sure if anything below a postseason appearance next season will be satisfying.

[Cajunsmike]

Based on fan apathy, I'm not sure if anything below a postseason appearance next season will be satisfying.

I agree that is what will be needed to satisfy many fans. I don't know what will be enough for the administration however. A second place regular season finish and a loss in the tournament finals may be looked at differently by Dr. Maggard than the fans. You would have to ask him how he would define success. I have no clue what he will require.

[SMD7636]

Dr. Maggard outlines his idea of success in the Athletic Department’s 3 year strategic plan as posted online. Strategic Priority #1 is the Student Athlete Experience and goal 2 is competitive success. The objective states “Achieve a Top 3 Sun Belt Conference finish amongst all sport programs.” Dr. Maggard is clear about his vision and determined to achieve results. I just hoped he uses this when evaluating Coach Marlin’s performance.

[Cajunsmike]

Dr. Maggard outlines his idea of success in the Athletic Department's 3 year strategic plan as posted online. Strategic Priority #1 is the Student Athlete Experience and goal 2 is competitive success. The objective states "Achieve a Top 3 Sun Belt Conference finish amongst all sport programs." Dr. Maggard is clear about his vision and determined to achieve results. I just hoped he uses this when evaluating Coach Marlin's performance.

That may mean a fourth place or lower finish in 2021 will result in a change, perhaps that is likely. I know that won't be a high enough standard for some but Dr. Maggard is the one who makes the decision. He is obviously not using the listed criteria this year due to the extenuating circumstances. Not sure if he will use it for women's basketball this year but I bet he gives Coach Brodhead one more year. He may have to meet those same standards next year as well. Baseball will not and should not have that requirement this year due to the new start.

[CajunEXPRESS]

And yet many have stated he said 4th.

Maybe that’s a temporary goal, but come on a decade into Big Fish and we’ve achieved 3rd or better how many times. Let’s not forget the enviable average of 7th in tournament placement wins. It’s time to cut the cord.

[axg8750]

That may mean a fourth place or lower finish in 2021 will result in a change, perhaps that is likely. I know that won't be a high enough standard for some but Dr. Maggard is the one who makes the decision. He is obviously not using the listed criteria this year due to the extenuating circumstances. Not sure if he will use it for women's basketball this year but I bet he gives Coach Brodhead one more year. He may have to meet those same standards next year as well. Baseball will not and should not have that requirement this year due to the new start.

Is Broadhead the highest paid women’s basketball coach in the Sunbelt conference?

[zephyr]

And yet many have stated he said 4th.

Maybe that’s a temporary goal, but come on a decade into Big Fish and we’ve achieved 3rd or better how many times. Let’s not forget the enviable average of 7th in tournament placement wins. It’s time to cut the cord.

Fairly certain I heard him on radio mention top 4. If someone heard differently, please acknowledge it now. Either way its a very broad statement.

[cajuns80]

Fairly certain I heard him on radio mention top 4. If someone heard differently, please acknowledge it now. Either way its a very broad statement.

Top 3 or 4, doesn't really matter. I now realize how little Maggard cares about basketball. It's just not close to the top of his priorities. And I get it, football needs to be the focal point.