I can assure you, CJJ has no idea who I am. I am a very very big supporter of LSU basketball. I saw dark dark days with Brady and Trent. I appreciate CJJ for what he is. The problem is what he is not. Most people do embellish how bad our team is because we've lost 2 games in regulation and 2 in OT. We are 4 points away from being 7-1. Reality is we are not, and it is because of our defensive philosophy.

But mind you, CJJ got the talent here. He is sucking with the talent, but he got them here. Brady got lucky with a sick Louisiana class, and Trent was gift wrapped a team. People are upset because we put lofty expectations on this team and they are poorly coached. But the fact of the matter is we haven't done much differently than other coaches that have been here

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Posted by Brbengal

Baton Rouge

Member since Jul 2004

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Posted on 12/14/15 at 12:20 pm to LSUButt

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Brady got lucky with a sick Louisiana class

True, but he could coach.

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Posted by teeMike

In my mind, I'm already there.

Member since Feb 2007

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Posted on 12/14/15 at 12:46 pm to LSUButt

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LSUButt

A very insightful post. Coach and player bashing are just indicative of the majority of LSU fans. I've come to accept it. I am guessing the majority of posters are young and probably know very little history about LSU sports. For me, high expectations began with the Baseball National Championships under Bertman. When Saban was hired, it finally happened with Football. Basketball took a huge hit after the Lester Earl fiasco because Brown built it up and LSU was virtually a tourney lock for over a decade. Brady just couldn't win the fan base over no matter what he did. The MBB program has been on a rebound since. I don't follow women's sports closely but the Final Four WBB appearances were impressive. (Softball, Gymnastics, etc. as well) My point is that a lot of LSU fans now have extremely high expectations. If you're not playing for a minimum of a conference championship with a chance at a national championship, it's viewed as unsuccessful and directly relates to the coaching. I think there is no one reason or cause for success or failure (W's and L's). There are always multiple factors. But, the buck has to stop somewhere. Someone ultimately has to be held responsible. Opinions vary on who that someone is.