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Posted on 3/20/26 at 5:53 am to LSUFanHouston
Is certainly real, for sure. Can’t afford another ridiculous buyout.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 6:27 am to LSUFanHouston
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Maybe promoting the top assistant to the AD that everyone hated wasn’t a great idea.
Verge isn't calling the shots here. He didn't call the shots with Kiffin either.
Assuming Wade doesn't return, Verge's short list will have the approval of the PTB, including the boosters who bankroll these decisions.
As much as we all hate Kelly, and the decision was terrible in hindsight, Woodward didn't make that hire without the consent and approval of the boosters, TAF who fund such a large financial commitment. No AD anywhere has the authority to make such a huge deal.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 9:49 am to Sheriff Brackett
No stupid the MONEY is the key, I love LSU Baseball immensely but it doesn’t change the fact that it DOES NOT make money. Why is this so hard to understand. Why hate on a program of LSU- nobody’s pitting Baseball against MBB. Why can’t we be good in both.
“Can’t we all just get along “
“Can’t we all just get along “
Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:01 am to Sissidog02
I'm not hating on anything. Don't know why you're acting like a dick.
Football is 1 and Baseball is 2 and Basketball is 3 in the pecking order at this current juncture. That doesn't mean that we can't be good in all three.
I don't think anyone on this board or in the administration thought at the start of the 25-26 academic calendar, that we would fire our head football coach.
Given the amount of money we are spending to buyout Kelly and his staff, while bringing in Kiffin, his staff and allocating NIL funds his way, I don't know if there is an appetite to buy out McMahon, but that is strictly speculation.
If we didn't fire Kelly, I think we would have already pulled the trigger on firing McMahon.
It's not my money, but I hope they get rid of McMahon because I would like to be good in all three sports.
All I am saying is that baseball has a much more storied and passionate following here. And if baseball had gotten to a point where the basketball program is now, they would have already gotten rid of the coach regardless of the buyout.
Football is 1 and Baseball is 2 and Basketball is 3 in the pecking order at this current juncture. That doesn't mean that we can't be good in all three.
I don't think anyone on this board or in the administration thought at the start of the 25-26 academic calendar, that we would fire our head football coach.
Given the amount of money we are spending to buyout Kelly and his staff, while bringing in Kiffin, his staff and allocating NIL funds his way, I don't know if there is an appetite to buy out McMahon, but that is strictly speculation.
If we didn't fire Kelly, I think we would have already pulled the trigger on firing McMahon.
It's not my money, but I hope they get rid of McMahon because I would like to be good in all three sports.
All I am saying is that baseball has a much more storied and passionate following here. And if baseball had gotten to a point where the basketball program is now, they would have already gotten rid of the coach regardless of the buyout.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:03 am to Alt26
Georgia Tech just hired the coach from Troy.
Troy was eliminated yesterday.
NC State was eliminated on Tuesday..
Troy was eliminated yesterday.
NC State was eliminated on Tuesday..
Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:09 am to LSUFanHouston
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Georgia Tech just hired the coach from Troy. Troy was eliminated yesterday. NC State was eliminated on Tuesday..
LSU isn’t serious about men’s basketball. It’s an issue that the brass are scared to address.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 10:47 am to Sheriff Brackett
I understand what you’re saying Baseball may be #1 or #2 in popularity but it’s not in the 1 or 2 in money making. That’s Facts!
If the people that do give the money to LSU got anything in return, not monetary but fandom or pride or something-,they will not give anymore to MBB with this same staff. Why would they. If the same people that gave the NIL money this year to MBB 7-9mill$ plus revenue sharing from TV! Baseball doesn’t get that, Baseball donors are on their own. There’s NO TV contract.
We are the standard in Baseball but it’s NOT national, it’s regional South & West Coast.
Football- #1 in Money & Popularity
MBB- #2 in Money & Popularity (national)
Baseball- at LSU #1 or #2 popularity, does not operate in a profit why is this so hard to understand- CJJ is the best Coach in baseball hands down, why isn’t LSU paying him 7mill$ a year, and Curiel 2.3mill$ a year because it’s not there. Regardless of anyone’s personal preference there is no revenue sharing to do so.
I’m sorry for calling you stupid but it’s beyond me that people can’t understand this. Basketball made right at 2.7mill$ this year with the SEC revenue sharing still going.
Baseball with the Natty 23, with the #1 and #2 picks n MLB draft profited
1,080,000$, the rest of the entire college baseball programs except for 3 made money All SEC.
WBB is all Title IX stuff and you’re not going to nudge this sport off the books.
It’s nothing against LSU, LSU Baseball, and especially you Sheriff Dick
If the people that do give the money to LSU got anything in return, not monetary but fandom or pride or something-,they will not give anymore to MBB with this same staff. Why would they. If the same people that gave the NIL money this year to MBB 7-9mill$ plus revenue sharing from TV! Baseball doesn’t get that, Baseball donors are on their own. There’s NO TV contract.
We are the standard in Baseball but it’s NOT national, it’s regional South & West Coast.
Football- #1 in Money & Popularity
MBB- #2 in Money & Popularity (national)
Baseball- at LSU #1 or #2 popularity, does not operate in a profit why is this so hard to understand- CJJ is the best Coach in baseball hands down, why isn’t LSU paying him 7mill$ a year, and Curiel 2.3mill$ a year because it’s not there. Regardless of anyone’s personal preference there is no revenue sharing to do so.
I’m sorry for calling you stupid but it’s beyond me that people can’t understand this. Basketball made right at 2.7mill$ this year with the SEC revenue sharing still going.
Baseball with the Natty 23, with the #1 and #2 picks n MLB draft profited
1,080,000$, the rest of the entire college baseball programs except for 3 made money All SEC.
WBB is all Title IX stuff and you’re not going to nudge this sport off the books.
It’s nothing against LSU, LSU Baseball, and especially you Sheriff Dick
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:12 am to Jack Crevalle
100% Wade won’t even report to verge…he was the one who fired him.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 11:13 am to Alt26
You really think these people are being honest right now?
Posted on 3/20/26 at 12:14 pm to mmcgrath
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Or maybe the next coach is still in the tournament.
That didn’t stop us with Kiffin though
Posted on 3/20/26 at 1:07 pm to LSUFanHouston
Did Georgia Tech have to pay Troy $2 million extra by not waiting until April 1 to hire the coach?
I really don't know that answer, but LSU can save $2 million by waiting until then.
Also, Wade and his staff have a good idea of who will be, and who they want in the portal. He doesn't have to be specifically in BR to begin formulating his strategy now.
I really don't know that answer, but LSU can save $2 million by waiting until then.
Also, Wade and his staff have a good idea of who will be, and who they want in the portal. He doesn't have to be specifically in BR to begin formulating his strategy now.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 1:09 pm to tigahlovah
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I really don't know that answer, but LSU can save $2 million by waiting until then
I have a feeling that if Wade is attainable then all of a sudden that $2M becomes chump change for LSU
Posted on 3/20/26 at 1:15 pm to Sissidog02
LSU baseball isn't within a BILLION MILES of being #1 at LSU. Football is the CLEAR #1, and basketball will/would be #2 if we ever had consistent Brown or Wade type success again.
THAT is the main factor in the hate for LSU basketball, and the love affair with McMahon from the "baseball bros."
THAT is the main factor in the hate for LSU basketball, and the love affair with McMahon from the "baseball bros."
Posted on 3/20/26 at 4:38 pm to Circle K Beggar
That may or may not be true. But I have to believe Wade can formulate his portal strategy for LSU from Raleigh or BR. Especially if it saves LSU $2 million to wait until April 1.
Posted on 3/20/26 at 4:55 pm to slutiger5
quote:Alt is one of the most knowledgeable and rational posters on this board. No need to get personal.
Atl26, are you pretentious or trying to educate?
Posted on 3/22/26 at 8:06 pm to atltiger6487
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Alt is one of the most knowledgeable and rational posters on this board. No need to get personal.
I know who is, great information. Great opinions. I get annoyed and why can’t I have a descent opinion. I’m slut iger lol.
Posted on 3/22/26 at 8:19 pm to LSUFanHouston
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Maybe promoting the top assistant to the AD that everyone hated wasn’t a great idea.
VA was a "Panic Stop Gap Hire" to navigate through the Landry mess and get Kiffin in here. He has no business being the LSU Athletic Director and will not be in the position for that long.
Wade Rousse and Lee Mallet are the actual LSU AD's.
VA is just the public figure head that does what Rousse and Mallet say to do.
Posted on 3/22/26 at 10:25 pm to semjase
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Wade Rousse and Lee Mallet are the actual LSU AD's.
Am I supposed to feel comfort in this? Not sure I do…
Posted on 3/22/26 at 10:30 pm to LSUFanHouston
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Let’s say they are trying to get Wade. The fact they have yet to fire this loser tells me that if we can’t get Wade, we keep him.
Which is absurd
Maybe promoting the top assistant to the AD that everyone hated wasn’t a great idea.
It all depends on the wealthy boosters. If they demand change and are willing to fund it, it will happen. That's what happened with Kelly and Lane. I don't think we have enough wealthy boosters who have buy in and give a shite about MBB, but I guess we'll see.
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