re: Men’s Basketball Program

I'm going to respond and clear up a couple of points people have an issue with.

First being some of the adverseness to me saying MM is not SEC caliber. As I said that starts with recruiting, and he has shown he lacks what it takes to bring in SEC caliber players. That's all you need to know, if you can't bring in the dudes whats the point. You wont compete near the top half of the league. People act like he was just a victim of a bad situation, which had some effect, but we need to expect more of the program.

As I said, I think he's good with getting max effort and production from the guys he has. He has shown some ability to develop before LSU, but most of our players have been somewhat stagnant since he's been here, although not much continuity. Which again brings me back to recruiting, in a world of one and done freshman as difference makers and 1-2 year transfers, development is a way less meaningful skill. You need to be able to attract studs every year to make it.

As for us not being an above average basketball brand you can agree or not. I would say we are top 4-5 in sec history for legacy and accomplishments. We have high profile alums and visibility. MM just doesn't sell the program to players of fans as well as he should inspite of it. I have long thought that shared traits of many good recruiting BB coaches turn many in the fanbase off and it may be what holds us back. Most are loud and outspoken, self promoting, and some what cheesy. Our brand is beyond solid with the right guy heading the program. We need that coach whos willing to get a little dirty.

Again, these are my opinions and I feel pretty strongly about them. I really don't feel like watching another year of near 500 basketball from over achievers. I want a coach that's going to bring in the type of player that will take us to competeing for championships.