Marlin Set To Return ( Retaining Players Paramount )

[Bandwagon King]

I think people that are suggesting we should respect Dr. Maggard's decision are conflating the argument of replacing an under performing coach with trusting our Athletic Director. Unfortunately no one with any standard of performance can argue with the factual information you have posted and the need for a change. Now Dr. Maggard may have seen enough from the last few weeks of the season to allow Coach Marlin to finish his contract. That decision has consequences and that doesn't mean Cajun fans have to agree with the decision. This decision is not about trusting him similarly to hiring Coach Desormeaux, but actually keeping an under performing employee on staff that has a body of work that is well documented.

Yeah, the corpse has been dead for at least 5 years now. What's another year on ice to a cadaver. The question now is whether there is anyone with enough miracle working power to revive a once thriving program that has had the life completely sucked out of it.

[CajunVic]

Yeah, the corpse has been dead for at least 5 years now. What's another year on ice to a cadaver. The question now is whether there is anyone with enough miracle working power to revive a once thriving program that has had the life completely sucked out of it.

Your analysis is dead.

[VObserver]

Got to call BS. I sat there and counted one night in January, was over 1k the night I did that (I stopped after 1k). Didn't bother in February, Mardi Gras skews the numbers.

Besides, only way you get close to 500 for WBB if you go count everyone on the property. Also if anyone gave a ____ about WBB, we'd be talking about 1 NCAA in 51 years (2007).

For the record, I have been advocating a change in women's basketball for several years. Since JK Hall left, our administrations have consistently shown that as long as they have a coach for WBB they are satisfied, regardless of the level of success. I don't think that our current coach is a bad coach. I do think that he leaves a LOT to be desired as a recruiter.

When I point out that JK Hall's last two teams would beat Brodhead's best team 10 out of 10 times, people respond that "Brodhead doesn't have Anna Petrokova or Yolanda Jones". I thank them for making my point for me. [Yes, I know that Petrokova was recruited by Gay Nix, not JKH, but Hall built a team around her.]

Also, I would like to point out that that "1 bid in 51 years" was something that MBB has NEVER accomplished; an at large bid to the Big Dance.

Just pointing out that some of us DO care about WBB.

[ZoomZoom]

Also, I would like to point out that that "1 bid in 51 years" was something that MBB has NEVER accomplished; an at large bid to the Big Dance.

Once again, got to respectfully throw the unnecessary BS flag. Bobby Paschal had a team with an at large.

Remember the presser? Paschal was shocked to tears. 82-83, we were an independent and got blown out at Marquette by 21 in our last game; EVERYONE thought no way we’d get an at large. Played Rutgers.

Personally, a memorable road trip. Was in the old Mecca Arena. Went see “Touchdown Jesus” at Notre Dame, got caught in a white out blizzard, ended up in median of Tri State Beltway. Luckily we were with a Yankee friend, we dug out the car (snow was higher than roof on low side) so we could give the tow truck operator every bit of cash we had between the three of us. I’d wonder if anyone else here made that roadie to Milwaukee? Kudos if you did. Oh yeah forgot this nugget…radiator on my 3 year old car went out as we arrived at the Houston airport. Bought one in Chicago, flew back with it and changed it in the airport parking lot. Filled it with water from a ditch, filtered with my shirt. Damn right, Ragin’ Cajun basketball mattered big time then. No regrets, a great trip.

In 2022 and beyond, that’s an accomplishment neither team will ever sniff again.

[CajunEXPRESS]

Once again, got to respectfully throw the unnecessary BS flag. Bobby Paschal had a team with an at large.

Remember the presser? Paschal was shocked to tears. 82-83, we were an independent and got blown out at Marquette by 21 in our last game; EVERYONE thought no way we’d get an at large. Played Rutgers.

Personally, a memorable road trip. Was in the old Mecca Arena. Went see “Touchdown Jesus” at Notre Dame, got caught in a white out blizzard, ended up in median of Tri State Beltway. Luckily we were with a Yankee friend, we dug out the car (snow was higher than roof on low side) so we could give the tow truck operator every bit of cash we had between the three of us. I’d wonder if anyone else here made that roadie to Milwaukee? Kudos if you did. Oh yeah forgot this nugget…radiator on my 3 year old car went out as we arrived at the Houston airport. Bought one in Chicago, flew back with it and changed it in the airport parking lot. Filled it with water from a ditch, filtered with my shirt. Damn right, Ragin’ Cajun basketball mattered big time then. No regrets, a great trip.

In 2022 and beyond, that’s an accomplishment neither team will ever sniff again.

At large? Yeah I get it, we’re a one bid league. But in the past we could react with indignation when we got stiffed. Not these days, we totally know we don’t deserve one. Lack of quality wins and a cupcake schedule means we’re NOT at large team.

[AirBill]

Once again, got to respectfully throw the unnecessary BS flag. Bobby Paschal had a team with an at large.

Remember the presser? Paschal was shocked to tears. 82-83, we were an independent and got blown out at Marquette by 21 in our last game; EVERYONE thought no way we’d get an at large. Played Rutgers.

Personally, a memorable road trip. Was in the old Mecca Arena. Went see “Touchdown Jesus” at Notre Dame, got caught in a white out blizzard, ended up in median of Tri State Beltway. Luckily we were with a Yankee friend, we dug out the car (snow was higher than roof on low side) so we could give the tow truck operator every bit of cash we had between the three of us. I’d wonder if anyone else here made that roadie to Milwaukee? Kudos if you did. Oh yeah forgot this nugget…radiator on my 3 year old car went out as we arrived at the Houston airport. Bought one in Chicago, flew back with it and changed it in the airport parking lot. Filled it with water from a ditch, filtered with my shirt. Damn right, Ragin’ Cajun basketball mattered big time then. No regrets, a great trip.

In 2022 and beyond, that’s an accomplishment neither team will ever sniff again.

Rutgers game was in Hartford.

But what a fun season that was. Beating Michigan State in New Orleans was something special.

[ZoomZoom]

At large? Yeah I get it, we’re a one bid league. But in the past we could react with indignation when we got stiffed. Not these days, we totally know we don’t deserve one. Lack of quality wins and a cupcake schedule means we’re NOT at large team.

The other thing in 82-83, the field was 52 teams, 4 games to fill the 12th seeds. Cajuns were an 8 seed, lost to Rutgers in basically their backyard. This is the year Jimmy V and NCST took out Houston.

Won’t beat that horse, it’s already glue other than yes, those days went away years ago.

[ZoomZoom]

Rutgers game was in Hartford.

But what a fun season that was. Beating Michigan State in New Orleans was something special.

Yes sir, it was.

It was the time UL beat Norm Sloan and Larry Brown in the Sugar Bowl Classic. The PA guy was gushing about those two after the Cajuns beat both of them. Cajun fans weren’t real happy.

[JamesTheJeweler]

What would it be? We know the guy isn’t gonna get us to where we need to be. Again, the resume speaks for itself. I wanted the guy to succeed. I thought he was a great hire. It hasn’t panned out. It’s time to move on.

Oof! I NEVER liked this hire. Hated it from the beginning. Dude is milquetoast.....from personality to coaching.....milquetoast.

[Turbine]

It would take a unique set of circumstances for Louisiana's head coaching job to be more attractive than it is right now.