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re: Louisiana Loaded with Verge Ausberry

Posted on 2/6/26 at 3:28 pm to
Posted by FnTigers
Member since Sep 2021
3071 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 3:28 pm to
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I disagree with people who believe another year makes it harder to turn around the culture. In this era all it takes is the right hire.
For sure. Right coach and some money, and we're a tournament team guaranteed. Easiest era in history to turn a basketball program around.
This post was edited on 2/6/26 at 3:29 pm
Posted by Dicken Nuggets
Member since Aug 2019
785 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 3:40 pm to
Will Helmers is annoying. Like, is he doing that on purpose? I don't get it. He just echoes/parrots whatever Jordy says. He's like a weird hype-man or something.
Posted by Circle K Beggar
Somewhere in the lower 48
Member since Feb 2011
8764 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 3:58 pm to
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I disagree with people who believe another year makes it harder to turn around the culture. In this era all it takes is the right hire.


It’s very obvious that McMahon isn’t the right fit here. Why in the hell do we keep doubling down on this sunk cost? No other program in the country takes this approach. South Carolina & Oklahoma will probably make coaching changes and here we are again just standing by while the rest of the conference continues to create separation.

We don’t need a basketball Kiffin. Just get someone else in here.
Posted by DeathByTossDive225
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2019
8244 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 4:01 pm to
I think the interview / quoted post explained it pretty well. TLDR timing matters.

He’s mostly likely gone after next season.

ETA: Why not a “basketball Kiffin”? What we don’t need is to waste money or enter a binding contract with a placeholder.
This post was edited on 2/6/26 at 4:03 pm
Posted by Circle K Beggar
Somewhere in the lower 48
Member since Feb 2011
8764 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 4:22 pm to
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He’s mostly likely gone after next season


Oh yeah, we’ve heard that before.

I’ll just count on him getting the full 7 years of his horrendous contract. Every excuse will be made for this guy. Results don’t matter. We’re just a glorified intramural team.
Posted by SaveFarris
Member since Apr 2012
2757 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 4:43 pm to
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Whats a Verge?


When you veer and merge at the same time.
This post was edited on 2/6/26 at 4:44 pm
Posted by DeathByTossDive225
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2019
8244 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 4:46 pm to
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Every excuse will be made for this guy. Results don’t matter.

Verge couldn’t have made it much more clear that this is a business decision / money issue.

Do you want them to get their ducks in a row & nail it? Or would you prefer they just throw a dart at the wall + no aligned support because some antsy message board fanatics need it to happen now?
Posted by LSURussian
Member since Feb 2005
134915 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 4:48 pm to
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Jordy could litterally be governor of this state if he wanted to be.
Posted by Dragula
Laguna Seca
Member since Jun 2020
6816 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 4:51 pm to
Jordy has another podcast??

I thought he was doing medical device sales?
Posted by Dragula
Laguna Seca
Member since Jun 2020
6816 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 4:54 pm to
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Jordy could litterally be governor of this state if he wanted to be. Reirreguardless of your feelings, he is an elite talent when it comes to sports carpentry radio podcast shows on air live.




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Reirreguardless


What?
Posted by Circle K Beggar
Somewhere in the lower 48
Member since Feb 2011
8764 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 4:54 pm to
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Verge couldn’t have made it much more clear that this is a business decision / money issue.


Hopefully football produces then.

quote:

Do you want them to get their ducks in a row & nail it? Or would you prefer they just throw a dart at the wall + no aligned support because some antsy message board fanatics need it to happen now?


It can’t get much worse than what it is now. The product for the last four years has been downright pitiful. We need new blood. That’s why I said it doesn’t have to be whale of a hire. All of the other SEC schools seem to find good mid major coaches that didn’t break the bank. Why would we not try that same approach?

This is frustrating for us basketball fans because it’s very evident that this tenure is a failure (winning only 25% of conference games for Pete’s sake) and we’re just told “Shut up and take it.”

Oh well. Geaux Tigers! Beat Clemson!
Posted by DeathByTossDive225
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2019
8244 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 5:04 pm to
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That’s why I said it doesn’t have to be whale of a hire. All of the other SEC schools seem to find good mid major coaches that didn’t break the bank. Why would we not try that same approach?

We might, or we might swing for the fences. Either way my point is it feels like they know it’s coming & have a plan.

If 1 yr winds up being the difference between getting locked into a contract with similar hire vs something that actually energizes the program… would it be worth waiting a year at that point?

Verge has earned the benefit of doubt IMO.
This post was edited on 2/6/26 at 5:06 pm
Posted by saturncube21
Member since Nov 2015
11718 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 5:48 pm to
What I got out of it? CMM will be back next year
Posted by FnTigers
Member since Sep 2021
3071 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 5:58 pm to
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Will Helmers is annoying.
I think he's ok. Maybe a little annoying, but I think he'll get better.
Posted by Dicken Nuggets
Member since Aug 2019
785 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 6:17 pm to
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I think he's ok. Maybe a little annoying, but I think he'll get better.


I don't dislike the guy. He needs some work. Hope he gets better because the beginning of the show was tough to get through.
Posted by Ponchy Tiger
Ponchatoula
Member since Aug 2004
49682 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 6:43 pm to
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Jordy could litterally be governor of this state if he wanted to be.


My first thought is you are not only on crack but you puffing on some bad crack. But this is Louisiana a state that elected Edwin Edwards and that speaks volumes about the intelligence of the voters. These people just might elect that sketchy dude.
This post was edited on 2/6/26 at 6:53 pm
Posted by dovehunter
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
1915 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 6:44 pm to
It's just about the money right now. Better off waiting a year. Maybe WBB can stop spending so much and football can earn even more. Both good possibilities.

Maybe Shaq and the Temples can raise some basketball money from themselves and donors who love basketball.. The overall fan support for MBB just isn't there. Baseball has the donors and fan support.
Posted by BrianKellysbuyout
Member since Nov 2025
1624 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 6:53 pm to
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then we’ll have a hell of a time reversing the losing culture


With the right hire and enough commitment to the program, it could be turned around in year one. This isn't the old days where you had to build a program through recruiting and development.
Posted by Camp Randall
The Shadow of the Valley of Death
Member since Nov 2005
17579 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 7:04 pm to
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Reirreguardless


What the frick is this? It almost gave me a seizure.
Posted by tygersgm
Member since Dec 2007
2120 posts
Posted on 2/6/26 at 7:06 pm to
Jordy getting the infamous lsu backup qb treatment I see
Yall crack me tf up
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