The future of Robert Lee

[TuffGuy84]

Other than that he's good especially what he had to work with when he first took over. Don't you think?

Not exactly, In his second year I remember his famous proclamation that that team had sweet 16 talent, and never materialized. Dwayne Mitchell, Chris Cameron, and Mike Southall were all for sure talents that we had seen produce in years past and we brought in a few guys that were supposed to be very good like Ed Turner, Adam James, and Ross Mouton. There was some talent on that team if nothing else. If we changed coaches and we still don't improve next year, I'll be the first to admit that I was wrong and Lee might have been a better coach than I thought, but on the flip side that would make me question whether or not he was acctually a good recruiter.

[Clutch0364]

_ Dude get over yourself! LOL.

I doubt Butch Pierre will come to UL because he is still ____ed that yall didn't hire him the first go around when I believe Jesse Evans was hired. Hey...he might have got over it for the opportunity to come back home and coach.

He used to recruit players UL was interested in just so UL won't get them. He also stole Mitchell from St. Martinville at the last min right under yall nose. He's a real butt hole but he is respected in the recruiting field.

UL will have to come harder than that little 100+ thousand contract they are paying Lee to get Butch to come to lafayette that's for sure! _

First off I never mentioned Butch Pierre! Second off if you believe this man is a good coach you must not have watched any games the last 4 years or so!

[ULtimateCajun]

A reliable source who knows reliable people says Lee isn't going to be around much longer because of his unreliable coaching. Trust me, I'm pretty reliable. 09' will be SWEET! You can rely on that!

[lilbigdow]

All well, if it's true then hopefully that will turn out good for your school. They not paying him much so that in conjunction with having to pay out Evan's Salary and that football coach's lawsuit/settlement, that's probably why they are sticking with him as a cheap alternative.

I don't have to have reliable sources. I am the source and know for a fact that UL don't pay up to par with the pay scale of coaches in their conference especially in basketball on both the men and women's side. As a matter of fact Southeastern, Northwestern State, and Southern University coaches salaries are higher and their conferences have a lower RPI than the Sunbelt. So...........winning first starts by opening up those pocket books and being competitive.

[ULtimateCajun]

_ All well, if it's true then hopefully that will turn out good for your school. They not paying him much so that in conjunction with having to pay out Evan's Salary and that football coach's lawsuit/settlement, that's probably why they are sticking with him as a cheap alternative.

I don't have to have reliable sources. I am the source and know for a fact that UL don't pay up to par with the pay scale of coaches in their conference especially in basketball on both the men and women's side. As a matter of fact Southeastern, Northwestern State, and Southern University coaches salaries are higher and their conferences have a lower RPI than the Sunbelt. So...........winning first starts by opening up those pocket books and being competitive. _

"I am the source and know for a fact that UL don't pay up to par" Yes thank you for giving us your insight. I had no idea our coaches were some of the lowest paid coaches in D-1. Thanks captain obvious. I'm so glad that you are sharing your "source"-ness with us. Since you are so "connected" to the program why don't you give us a little bit more "inside" info.

[bballholic]

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Lee is a good coach, his only problem is that he's a very tough on the discipline side. He wants you to play defense and kids don't like to that these days. His no nonsense attitude maybe a little too much for those players to handle.

Damn, you just described Trent Johnson. Bottomline, Lee simply isn't getting the job done and the kids aren't buying into his system. As an outsider, even I think UL needs to make a change after this season.

[lilbigdow]

_ First off I never mentioned Butch Pierre! Second off if you believe this man is a good coach you must not have watched any games the last 4 years or so! _

Calm down my man, seems like you getting a little emotional. I was answering the other guys comment about Butch that's it. Yes I do believe he's a good coach. You believe what you want to believe and I'll do the same. Just because him not being a good coach is the popular trend on this board dosen't mean that is a correct assessment.

If he goes fine, no sweat off my back. I hope the best for yall University. I like UL basketball and hope it succeeds.

[Cajunsmike]

_ Well if there is a new coach for next season I'm sure a few people will transfer and free up some scholarships. If Lee leaves, we not even get this guy that we signed already. I wonder if Lee got fired and Labato was not hired by the new coach, would Gradnigo leave? He could still transfer and play his senior year somewhere else.

Something needs to be done this season. We can't afford to let Lee hang around. Barr, Bloom, Daigle, Gary, Johnson, Lago, McCoy, Roberson, Wallace, and Dison (if he doesn't get a medical redshirt) will all be seniors next year. That means we need to get a coach in before next season starts so he can begin recruiting for the following season. I also don't want to waste another year from Gradnigo and Bureau. I was one of the people who did not bash Lee for letting Milsap walk but could this guy have been better under another coach?

I agree with what someone wrote earlier. Coach Lee is not the only coach who can keep kids on the right path. I think it won't be as hard as people think to find a good coach with dicipline.

BUTCH PIERRE for coach! _

Dison, Gary, and Daigle will technically be seniors next year. However, in reality they will be juniors as they are making academic progress. If Gradnigo does transfer, he will have two years of eligibility remaining after sitting out one year. If the early signee does not come here, he will have to sit out a year before he can play elsewhere. I don't expect that to occur. Personally, I don't expect many players to leave if a coaching change is made. This happens regularly and once the players meet the new guy, they generally give him a chance.

[lilbigdow]

_ "I am the source and know for a fact that UL don't pay up to par" Yes thank you for giving us your insight. I had no idea our coaches were some of the lowest paid coaches in D-1. Thanks captain obvious. I'm so glad that you are sharing your "source"-ness with us. Since you are so "connected" to the program why don't you give us a little bit more "inside" info. _

Well, you want to throw out your "sources" out there like you got connections, so I'll throw mine in....would you like numbers cause I got those too? Dont get mad..just throwing in my opinion about Lee just like everybody else on this board.

[Cajunsmike]

_ All well, if it's true then hopefully that will turn out good for your school. They not paying him much so that in conjunction with having to pay out Evan's Salary and that football coach's lawsuit/settlement, that's probably why they are sticking with him as a cheap alternative.

I don't have to have reliable sources. I am the source and know for a fact that UL don't pay up to par with the pay scale of coaches in their conference especially in basketball on both the men and women's side. As a matter of fact Southeastern, Northwestern State, and Southern University coaches salaries are higher and their conferences have a lower RPI than the Sunbelt. So...........winning first starts by opening up those pocket books and being competitive. _

We are not paying Coach Evans anything. He was not fired, he left voluntarily when he got the job at San Fransisco. We also don't have to pay Cyprien anything as that lawsuit was dismissed recently. You are correct in that we will have to pay more than we do now to attract a quality coach when it comes time for us to make a change.