Marlin era officially underway

[Parrott]

My blog on Marlin officially naming two assistants:

http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pb...Id=personaDest

[NewsCopy]

Ragin' Cajuns head men's basketball coach Bob Marlin announced the first two members of his coaching staff on Tuesday, as Nikita Johnson and Darby Rich were named assistant coaches.

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[Parrott]

Also, just heard that Marlin will throw out the first pitch for tonight's baseball game against Houston Baptist.

Interesting fact: Marlin was an assistant at Houston Baptist from 1983-89.

[Big Buds]

_ No expected signings on Wednesday for men's basketball. McDougald was released Monday. Reese still coming as of Monday. Still time. Signing period goes until May 19.

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I thought the staff was higher on McDougald? Kept in contact and what not...or was that Reese?

[Parrott]

McDougald requested his release. The school granted it.

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[zephyr]

_ I thought the staff was higher on McDougald? Kept in contact and what not...or was that Reese? _

They were higher on Macdougald. However, he apparently wanted his release and was granted. Maybe Josh can comment on what the coaches think about Reese because it was considered a possibility that they wouldn't want him.

[Parrott]

Z, I posted earlier today exactly what you posted. McDougald wanted out and got his wish. Happens all the time after a coaching change. He really liked Lee and Dixon and now those guys are gone. Plus, he is still working to get eligible and will likely end up at a prep school.

As for Reese, that situation isn't done yet. It will be Marlin's call because Reese is locked in with the Cajuns unless he is released. I wouldn't be surprised either way with Reese, who is more talented than his sophomore stats would indicate.

[Tripple Threat]

_ Z, I posted earlier today exactly what you posted. McDougald wanted out and got his wish. Happens all the time after a coaching change. He really liked Lee and Dixon and now those guys are gone. Plus, he is still working to get eligible and will likely end up at a prep school.

As for Reese, that situation isn't done yet. It will be Marlin's call because Reese is locked in with the Cajuns unless he is released. I wouldn't be surprised either way with Reese, who is more talented than his sophomore stats would indicate. _

Josh, Do you know if practices will be open to the public at any point? Thanks

[Parrott]

If I remember correctly, Marlin told me that practices would be closed. But that doesn't mean there could be an open practice for the public at some point.

I'm very interested to see whether the program holds a Midnight Madness practice this year. That would likely depend on the timing given that the Cajundome would need to be available. There's no doubt that there would be plenty of buzz.

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[playincajun]

Day two of workouts went better. Some recruits are due in for visit Friday.
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