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How many years does Van the Man have left at LSU?

Posted on 3/25/09 at 9:20 am
Posted by cjgulina
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Member since Aug 2005
1822 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 9:20 am
When he first came here, I figured maybe three. But watching him at the game last night...he has more energy left than I thought. More importantly, he seems to fit in here really well and he loves being here.

I'm thinkin another 5 years maybe.

And I know its women's basketball, but if you dont care about it at all then just ignore it!

This post was edited on 3/25/09 at 9:27 am
Posted by wab419
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Jan 2004
1393 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 9:25 am to
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another 5 years maybe.

This would be awesome!

Van
Posted by SouthOfSouth
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
43576 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 10:01 am to
Van is doing a great job with the womens squad. I went to the first game of the year, and to see the improvement he has gotten out of the freshman is just amazing. This team will be a contender in the future for sure and Van definately has some pep in his step.
Posted by WikiTiger
Member since Sep 2007
41055 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 10:07 am to
What's the recruiting looking like for the ladies? Any potential superstars committed?
Posted by tigerbait2010
PNW
Member since May 2006
32839 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 10:08 am to
I know they have a good juco center coming in along with a good pg from florida, but next year is where La/our pipeline schools are loaded.
Posted by VPtigr
Ville Platte
Member since Jan 2009
130 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 1:32 pm to
He did an outstanding job this year...better than most would have expected. I hope he stays for a while!
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
175761 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 2:28 pm to


He was jumping around after one call last night, and his movement/lack of movement even though he was trying to jump around made him look a little old. He's a great coach, though. And it's obvious he loves it here.
Posted by cajunjj
Madison, AL
Member since May 2008
7427 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 2:34 pm to
GREAT SHOOTING GUARD FROM HUNTSVILLE AL. NAME WEBB. GREAT PLAYER FROSH NEXT YR.
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
175761 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 2:35 pm to
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SHOOTING GUARD

Posted by The Cable Guy
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2004
9692 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 2:38 pm to
Don't shoot the messenger here, but a friend of mine plays college ball and she said that a lot of girls don't want to play for him because he's an old man.

I personally like the guy.
Posted by lsucoon
Member since Jan 2007
1592 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 2:43 pm to
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cajunjj

to you
Posted by Tigergreg
Metairie
Member since Feb 2005
24460 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 3:16 pm to
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lot of girls don't want to play for him because he's an old man.


Well, they should realize he's not an old pervert. They could learn a lot about the game playing for him, more than someone who hasn't been around awhile like him. He treats his players like he's their dad.
Posted by dynatiger
Columbia, MD
Member since Sep 2006
205 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 4:13 pm to
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lot of girls don't want to play for him because he's an old man.


Nah. Look at Connecticut. Maybe it wouldn't be her cup of tea, but we'll get players who like his system, or like LSU, or want to be close to home, or whatever...

I do think he got along better with some of last year's seniors, like Q Chaney and Erica White (both of whom I think will become coaches someday) than he does with the younguns, but that will improve.
Posted by The Boat
Member since Oct 2008
175761 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 4:21 pm to
Well I wouldn't have wanted to play for old scraggly Sue Gunter, but that's just a personal preference.

I don't think him being an old man will hinder the program any.
Posted by lsualum96
Los Angeles, CA
Member since Nov 2005
3350 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 7:28 pm to
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I know they have a good juco center coming in along with a good pg from florida, but next year is where La/our pipeline schools are loaded.


Yea, the center is Jasmine Nelson who's currently at Trinity Community College. She's 6'2" and was a JC all american last season if I'm not mistaken. She's originally from New Orleans.

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GREAT SHOOTING GUARD FROM HUNTSVILLE AL. NAME WEBB


Actually, Webb is more of a wing / slasher. But she's a great defender and great off the dribble.



The guard from Florida is Bianca Lutley. Currently the second rated "point guard" in the ESPN 100. She's actually a combo guard though and is a great scorer and passer.

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Don't shoot the messenger here, but a friend of mine plays college ball and she said that a lot of girls don't want to play for him because he's an old man.


Not possible. If so, he wouldn't have been able to pull in the second best recruiting class in the nation this past summer. Even though some of the freshmen didn't get a lot of playing time, believe me................there's a lot of talent on the team currently. They will be a final four contender next season

This post was edited on 3/25/09 at 7:31 pm
Posted by Elleshoe
Wade’s World
Member since Jun 2004
143780 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 7:54 pm to
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Nah. Look at Connecticut



Gino isnt near as old as Van.
Posted by TexTiga
SugarLand , Tx
Member since Oct 2007
2547 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 8:16 pm to
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lot of girls don't want to play for him because he's an old man.

Looks like he's gonna have to start licking some carpet
Posted by Springlake Tiger
Uptown
Member since Aug 2006
15531 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 8:20 pm to
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I'm thinkin another 5 years maybe


will he live that long?
Posted by LSUHSV
Huntsville, AL
Member since Oct 2005
2185 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 9:22 pm to
You r right, she is a good player. Hope she does well at LSU
Posted by lsualum96
Los Angeles, CA
Member since Nov 2005
3350 posts
Posted on 3/25/09 at 9:54 pm to
Geno is 55.

Van is 66.

Van looks fine to me. Don't know if he'll want to coach into his 70s but, he certainly doesn't look ready to give it up any time soon.
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