My Marlin Defense

[RedBug58]

Last night was another glimpse of what we can expect from Marlin...IF he can get a few more quality kids into the program. The man can coach. We just need to see if he can recruit and keep the kids that come here.

As far as the crowd, I'm been watching several games on TV over the last 3 or 4 weeks...and the crowds at most of those games have been pretty sparse. Michigan played on TV last week and I would bet there were not 5,000 people. I've seen some games...mid-major AND higher profile teams...where there were not 3,000 people in the stands. Our crowd issue is not unique to us.

A couple years ago when we won the West with the winning streak, we had some real nice crowds. (6K to 8K if I remember correctly) So the people are there. We just need to stay competitive and build some excitement with these young players.

[anhil8tor]

What did that kid from UALR say to him to get him fired up? Anyone know?

[CharlieK]

----His post game interview was quite impressive as he spoke of protecting his kids and insults given by #13 after an official's warning about jive talk between the teams----As intense of a defensive effort as I have seen in a long time---Damn Nikita losing Colby really hurt---we would be tough with him---but a fun game with the wife and the group of ex band dudes!!!!

Excuse me, stewardess, I speak jive...

[DocCajun]

A couple years ago when we won the West with the winning streak, we had some real nice crowds. (6K to 8K if I remember correctly) So the people are there. We just need to stay competitive and build some excitement with these young players.

If this team can put a conference W streak together, we can get back to these crowds soon. But we must find some consistency. The guys always play hard but are not consistent. Let get this train on the track and start winning!

[IberiaCajun]

Crowd not good and don't have a count---Of course the students were gone---A certain coach Hudspeth was present however!!! But Z---2 great wins!!!

I thought he might be there. Sorry I missed him. It looked like about 2,000 in attendance.
I was hoping the football team and coach Hud would make an appearance. Maybe the Athletic Dept. (Marketing--are you listening?!) could "invite" them to the next home bb game --- Thursday, Jan. 10th vs. So. Alabama or Saturday, Jan. 12th vs. John Brady's Arkansas St. team!
If a lot of fans knew this in advance, they would attend, even if only to "THANK" coach Hud and the team for a great season!
Geaux Cajuns!

[RCAJUN90]

Does Marlin seem like he is on the right track?

[Turbine]

Marlin is on the right track.

Everything that happened "to" him, was predicted before he was a candidate for the job.

[MelRock]

Some people hate Marlin for what ever reason, but he is not the one that brought the program down. The next two years will be special for Cajun Basketball.

Geaux Cajuns!!

[RCAJUN90]

Some people hate Marlin for what ever reason, but he is not the one that brought the program down. The next two years will be special for Cajun Basketball.

Geaux Cajuns!!

That's good to hear. I was a student for the Fletcher era and although I'm not a basketball person the run and gun with Sydney Grider inc. was fun to watch.

[MelRock]

That's good to hear. I was a student for the Fletcher era and although I'm not a basketball person the run and gun with Sydney Grider inc. was fun to watch.

As the guys mature on the team you are going see more up tempo and more pressing on defense.