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If we stick with McMahon, why not give basketball NIL money to football/ baseball?
Posted on 3/20/26 at 9:29 am
Posted on 3/20/26 at 9:29 am
I understand we probably just gonna stay with him because of his contract. Given his track record ,we are more than likely gonna finish around last place again. Why not cancel NIL money to the basketball program until we get a good coach? Hell we could run a good rec team out next season and finish last
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Posted on 3/20/26 at 9:30 am to BowDownToLSU
What a dumbass idea
Posted on 3/20/26 at 9:33 am to BowDownToLSU
Wade will be coaching LSU next year
Posted on 3/20/26 at 9:37 am to BowDownToLSU
quote:If you don't want any attendance at the games you could do this. Even if you got Will Wade or another coach with some moxy, you've set the program back by overtly slapping the fans in the face. It's a choice, but it's a stupid choice. Do you work in the Athletic Department?
Why not cancel NIL money to the basketball program until we get a good coach? Hell we could run a good rec team out next season and finish last
Posted on 3/20/26 at 9:41 am to RoyalWe
quote:
If you don't want any attendance at the games you could do this
There won't be any attendance if they give McClown a fifth year.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 9:51 am to LSUfan2008
quote:No so fast, my friend. Red Panda is back in action.
There won't be any attendance if they give McClown a fifth year.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 9:52 am to RoyalWe
quote:I’d argue that it’s a slap in the face to bring McMahon back again.
slapping the fans in the face
Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:08 am to BowDownToLSU
That's myopic and shortsighted. We were more competitive this year than last year with the better talent we got with the increased NIL, despite the injuries, and had a couple of solid non-conference wins with the healthy roster. That provided some enjoyment and hope to the fans, even though they were dashed during the conference games. The only way to retain and attract talent is with the NIL. If we don't provide NIL, we won't have any chance at all next year, and will lose all of our players, which would set the program back for more than just next year. That would do reputational damage that would last far longer, and that would make it harder to attract a good coach. Most coaches would consider that before taking the job. I know rosters CAN be built from scratch, but that is much harder to do than if you can return some talent. If we don't even try to field a competitive team next year, then it would be devastating to the program for years to come.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:44 am to BowDownToLSU
If they are in a position to do something and don’t then that’s a slap in the face. If there are no desirable coaches or the financing doesn’t make sense, then it is what it is. So, blanket statements don’t help, but I get it. This is a ‘rant’ board and fans are emotional.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:48 am to Lapaz
quote:we were 3-15 last year and 3-15 this year
We were more competitive this year than last year with the better talent we got with the increased NIL, despite the injuries,
quote:best non conference win was SMU ( 8-10 conference record) made first four in
had a couple of solid non-conference wins
quote:meh we going to finish last again anyway if MM comes back
If we don't provide NIL, we won't have any chance at all next year, and will lose all of our players, which would set the program back for more than just next year
quote:this is a valid point , one I didn’t think of I’m just pissed because we aren’t moving in a different direction
That would do reputational damage that would last far longer, and that would make it harder to attract a good coach. Most coaches would consider that before taking the job.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:04 am to RoyalWe
quote:
If there are no desirable coaches
Any coach would be more desirable than this clown.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:10 am to The Truth 34
quote:Lazy and emotional. Nice.
Any coach would be more desirable than this clown.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:15 am to LSUfan2008
It would be the last straw for the actual MBB fans, 1/2 price season tickets for seniors over 65 and great grandkids get in free, incoming
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:22 am to RoyalWe
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Lazy and emotional. Nice.
That statement is more indicative of just how low the program is. LSU finished last in the SEC (for the second time in 4 years), has the fewest conf. wins over 4 seasons (excluding TX and OU), and is the only SEC program to not reach the NCAA Tournament...or come even close to do so. So yes, ANY coach would be more desirable because the results, if the goal is winning and at least qualifying for postseason play, can't get any worse. There is no further level below worst in the conference.
EDT:
Bringing back McMahon doesn't give the fanbase any reason to believe the results will change. There will be a % of season ticket holders who don't renew their tickets because they won't feel the cost is worth it. Particularly when there will be thousands of tickets available on the secondary market well below face value. No one will place any emphasis or trust in winning record vs. a really bad non-conf. schedule because everyone will have seen that story for 4 years...and knows how it ends.
That means the EARLIEST you might have some interest would be a few weeks into January after SEC play started. However, if McMahon goes 1-7 to start SEC play, like he has for 3 of his 4 seasons at LSU, anyone who MIGHT have thought about paying attention, won't.
This post was edited on 3/20/26 at 11:29 am
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:25 am to Alt26
quote:I don't think I see any recent posters disagreeing with this statement. The question isn't IF, it's WHEN. I even agree with Mr. Lazy and Emotional, but he wants to cut his nose off to spite his face. I'm saying that it should be done tactically/strategically. If the answer is "clown-man out now" then I'm available and will submit my resume ASAP.
So yes, ANY coach would be more desirable because the results,
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:25 am to Alt26
some body update this for the list
SEC win % by LSU coaches for the past 60 years:
2022-25 Matt McMahon- 24%
17-21: Will Wade- 63%
12-16: Johnny Jones 46%
08-11: Trent Johnson-39%
97-07- John Brady-44%
72-96: Dale Brown- 54%
66-71: Press Maravich-42%
65-65 Frank Truitt- 23%
SEC win % by LSU coaches for the past 60 years:
2022-25 Matt McMahon- 24%
17-21: Will Wade- 63%
12-16: Johnny Jones 46%
08-11: Trent Johnson-39%
97-07- John Brady-44%
72-96: Dale Brown- 54%
66-71: Press Maravich-42%
65-65 Frank Truitt- 23%
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:53 am to Alt26
quote:
That statement is more indicative of just how low the program is. LSU finished last in the SEC (for the second time in 4 years), has the fewest conf. wins over 4 seasons (excluding TX and OU),
You wanna know what’s sad?
You can include Texas and OU and it’s really close 17 v 15 v 13
2 more seasons and only 4 more SEC wins than a coach that needed a vote of confidence at the end of the season.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 12:04 pm to Adam Banks
There is no objective reason to keep McMahon unless LSU/donors don't want to pay a buyout for McMahon...ever. If so, that's fine. Just be honest with the fans and say "He's staying for 3 more seasons and we don't really care about the results"...because that's what you are saying by keeping him. Otherwise, just pushing a decision off a year doesn't change anything to a significant degree. All of the football costs will still be here (BK buyout, Kiffin and staff salary, NIL).
Posted on 3/20/26 at 1:39 pm to BowDownToLSU
Well it would seem to be just the opposite. If you stay with this clown basketball would need that NIL money from football and baseball. Not recommended.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 1:48 pm to Alt26
All of the On3 insiders are hinting this is over and we have Wade.
My body is ready
My body is ready
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