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re: Congratulations Verge! ……

Posted by Sir Fury on 2/22/26 at 7:32 am to
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Basketball don't make money so no one cares


False. MBB is the only sport aside from football that nets a profit.

re: Congratulations Verge! ……

Posted by Sir Fury on 2/22/26 at 2:55 am to
Didn't we wait to fire Trent Johnson and Johnny Jones until after the season?
If it was an all-season pass to view games, I might get on board. I’m all for breaking ESPN’s stronghold on sports, mainly because they don’t give a hoot about college baseball until the post season. Having a consistent way to view all games would be great. But as it stands, it’s just another platform added onto the list of platforms we have to manage and shuffle through to watch sports. It’s annoying and ultimately costs more than it should.
So it took them 5 minutes to figure out they didn't have an angle?
Because they're "calling" in a new pitcher, and LSU is in "Baton Rouge".
You shouldn’t have to purchase subscriptions to multiple streaming services to watch your favorite team. It’s the same issue I have with the NFL as well as NCAA football. I’m tired of throwing money away. I’d rather save some of it for my next vacation. I’ll be listening to the radio feed on LSUsports.net.
Some of you put thoughts into words, but don't connect dots. What is your point?
He's also a rookie, starting in the SB vs an extremely good defensive front. And he has been injured. Let's call it "a learning experience" for him and expect he'll do better going forward.
17 years seems like an odd sample size. Why not just go with 20 years?
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LSU probably can’t afford him


It’s amazing that this idea still exists after what Lane just did in the portal. If we want him, and he wants to be here, we will find the money.
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aka “I used to hate it when other teams did it, but now that it’s at LSU I think it’s cool”



Don't put words in my mouth. I'm still not a fan of having a basketball goal on the sidelines. But after listening to the rationale of it from our inside WR coach (can't remember his name) and how it stemmed from the basketball goal and competition from inside their daily meetings, I'm open-minded about it.

Sometimes, having deeper knowledge of something changes how you view it.
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Don't mind culture change and swag but the basketball goal has always been corny!


It’s not corny at all. (I used to think so, as well, until I learned its real purpose). Lane uses the basketball goal yo create friendly competition, while also creting a fun atmosphere that players find hard to leave. Each day, he pits an offensive player against a defensive player. I liken it to the friendly competition Les used to create with the Big Cat drill. In the end, the kids enjoy go8ng to practice each day because of the fun environment created. He believes it will help with retention, as well.
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Goofball, Corey was on him while BK was coaching. Ya'll run shite in the ground. Sheesh


While this is likely true, and CCR may be his primary reason for coming here, don't down play the presence of a Coach like Kiffin and his effect on recruiting. These kids know he's a winner and the positive momentum he has already created will certainly help lure some bigger recruits.
I knew they changed them. But I don't notice unless I see both to compare them. It's just not something I notice.
Who cares. The ones that were, left. We replaced them with better talent.
I'm sure you've heard the phrase "Great leaders lead from the front" or something similar. That's what's going on here, as opposed to the previous regime. Lane is willing to work very hard, so his team will, in turn, work a little bit harder. It's a true team effort.
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Unfortunately, with LSU’s commitment to basketball in terms of NIL and facilities, I don’t that guy is available, whomever it might be.


You assume Verge will continue the status quo of the former AD. We don’t really know that yet.
Dabo's reluctance to use the portal was always going to be a losing battle. But, he's flipped the script on Ole Miss by showing their hypocrisy. I hope it bites them in the but big time.
The difference is that the head coach actually gives a shite. That along should get us 2 more wins.
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recruiting is on easy mode with Lane.


He makes it look easy. But really, he’s just a relentless recruiter à la Jay Johnson.

re: BK ruined the L forever.

Posted by Sir Fury on 1/22/26 at 7:50 pm to
“L” to the forehead is “loser”. Placement matters with hand gestures.