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re: Serious question on McMahons employment....
Posted on 1/26/26 at 2:41 pm to TheosDeddy
Posted on 1/26/26 at 2:41 pm to TheosDeddy
I'm ready for him to move on but I'll tell you this... If we're going to end up with some other dipshit who's just spinning wheels in an unfunded, non-competitive basketball program, then does it really matter?
We need donors for basketball. Verge needs to be seeking out money to make a splash hire, and money to buy the best players.
It this isn't going to be funded and boosted, then just keep MM because apparently, nobody cares.
We need donors for basketball. Verge needs to be seeking out money to make a splash hire, and money to buy the best players.
It this isn't going to be funded and boosted, then just keep MM because apparently, nobody cares.
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Posted on 1/26/26 at 2:46 pm to semjase
quote:
Somebody needs to start a thread with a listing of all the "Mc" prefixes that have been used on here.
The site would crash...
Posted on 1/26/26 at 2:47 pm to TheosDeddy
I’d fire him now. A small change by an interim can make a difference in basketball. McLoser’s getting fired anyway, let an interim try a few weeks
Posted on 1/26/26 at 2:51 pm to TheosDeddy
quote:
Yeah I guess in theory winning the SEC tourney could get you in, so you have to "let him have the full chance".
I've always thought a mid-season firing for basketball would be pointless but this comment may have me changing my mind. In the highly unlikely event that we run the table in the SECT and make it in, he would have momentum to keep his job and hang around for next hear. And we cant hold the future of our program hostage in the event they go on a 4 game miracle run in the tourney. I think Verge would be best to make the move later in the season but before the tourney.
Posted on 1/26/26 at 2:59 pm to BeepBopBoop
Early firings usually happen 1st week of February so it might happen then. Only decision for the admin now is if you want to retain some of the talent who’s the best choice at interim to achieve that.
Posted on 1/26/26 at 3:12 pm to Beef Supreme
quote:
I've always thought a mid-season firing for basketball would be pointless but this comment may have me changing my mind. In the highly unlikely event that we run the table in the SECT and make it in, he would have momentum to keep his job and hang around for next hear. And we cant hold the future of our program hostage in the event they go on a 4 game miracle run in the tourney. I think Verge would be best to make the move later in the season but before the tourney.
Ironically, that would be akin to NC State two years ago. In 2024 NC State was set to fire their HC, Kevin Keatts. He was 17-14 (9-11) entering the ACC Tournament as the 10th seed. It was his 7th year at NC State, and he had only reached the NCAA Tournament 2x (losing in the first round in both).
NC State then goes on a heater to win the ACC Tournament which got them a NCAAT bid in the "First Four" games. They win that game and then make a crazy run to the Final Four. NC State can't fire him after that. The following season (last year) he goes 12-19 and finishes 3rd to last in the league after which he is fired.
Same thing, though to a lesser extent, happened with Dennis Felton at Georgia. In 4 years he was barely over .500 and never had a winning season in SEC play (sound familar?). In year 5 UGA sucked again. They were 13-16 (4-12) entering the SEC Tournament. He was going to be fired once UGA was knocked out of the SECT. Then a tornado hits the Georgia Dome during the tournament and the games are moved to Ga Tech's stadium with almost no fans. Georgia makes a crazy run and wins the SECT. Felton is retained for year 6...and goes 9-11(0-5) before being fired at midseason.
Barring LSU winning something like 10 of their next 11 and making a run to (at least) the second week of the NCAAT, the decision on McMahon's future should already be made. Ignoring what would be 4 years of data for a fluke run would be just prolonging the inevitable.
Posted on 1/26/26 at 3:12 pm to TheosDeddy
CM should be gone after the Kentucky loss at home. Drop the hammer if he loses again and I think they will. He has to go.
Posted on 1/26/26 at 3:16 pm to Madking
quote:
Only decision for the admin now is if you want to retain some of the talent who’s the best choice at interim to achieve that.
I don't even think that should be a consideration. A new HC is going to want to bring in his own assistants and its highly likely the players with remaining eligibility will enter the portal...which is the norm now when a coaching change is made.
The only real reason for a midseason firing is if (a) the team has totally quit on the HC (no signs that is the case) or (b) the admin wants to send a message to the fans showing they do care about basketball. Even then, you run the risk of allowing an interim HC to lobby for the permanent job.
Posted on 1/26/26 at 3:41 pm to Alt26
That’s all dependent on the coach and the program which is why I qualified it as a possibility if he’s fired early February.
Posted on 1/26/26 at 3:43 pm to bearhc
quote:
The man stepped into a no win situation
What a crock of shite
He's had 4 years
Posted on 1/26/26 at 3:43 pm to Alt26
Would you keep anyone on this roster?
Posted on 1/26/26 at 3:48 pm to Alt26
LSU has one of the highest NIL bankrolls in the country. Did some digging yesterday and there’s only a handful of teams paying more than 10 mil for their rosters. Theres 0 reason we shouldn’t be a top 25 team.
Posted on 1/26/26 at 4:09 pm to TheosDeddy
quote:That's a great volley.
Yeah I guess in theory winning the SEC tourney could get you in, so you have to "let him have the full chance"
Chance? Trying hard, a little hard.
Posted on 1/26/26 at 4:12 pm to UnluckyTiger
We've been fed a bunch of lies about how poor Matt McMahon received no support for his basketball program and never had a chance to win. 3 of 4 seasons he signed a top 20-25 freshman class. 3 of 4 seasons he signed a top 15-20 transfer class. The results have been a complete joke. The End can't come soon enough.
Posted on 1/26/26 at 4:15 pm to UnluckyTiger
BTW man, I'm goofing.
Did you see the WW post,
Did you see the WW post,
Posted on 1/26/26 at 4:22 pm to UnluckyTiger
quote:you’ve got to kidding me. LSU is paying 10 million+ for this roster?? What a joke
Did some digging yesterday and there’s only a handful of teams paying more than 10 mil for their rosters
Posted on 1/26/26 at 4:28 pm to UnluckyTiger
What an absolute death blow for tMcMen. Maybe you just don’t know ball, Unlucky. Takes time to build these days 
Posted on 1/26/26 at 4:52 pm to Madking
quote:
Would you keep anyone on this roster?
Certainly DJ Thomas. Beyond that, probably not, unless I was sure I couldn't find anyone better.
Miller has intriguing physical traits that could potentially be developed. But his seeming lack of a consistent motor is a concern. Reed has a lot of experience and good size. He's a good role player but probably wouldn't be the first option on a good team. However, his injury history is a concern. A guy not playing for two years because of an ACL and Achilles doesn't seem ideal. I guess the only saving grace is that his game doesn't really rely on a lot of "explosive" athleticism. He's more of a skilled scorer around the rim.
I wouldn't turn either away if they wanted to stay. But I wouldn't say either is a "must keep".
Posted on 1/26/26 at 4:56 pm to bearhc
What a ridiculous take. There are PLENTY of coaches that could step in and IMMEDIATELY have us in the tournament in 2027.
I'm going to the syracluse/NC state game in Raleigh tomorrow night to see one in person.
I'm going to the syracluse/NC state game in Raleigh tomorrow night to see one in person.
Posted on 1/26/26 at 4:57 pm to Giantkiller
quote:Understand what you're saying but the only way they could make the fanbase and donors more apathetic than they are now is if the new hire is Trent Johnson. Almost anyone new hire will be received with more enthusiasm and support than more McMahon.
We need donors for basketball. Verge needs to be seeking out money to make a splash hire, and money to buy the best players.
It this isn't going to be funded and boosted, then just keep MM because apparently, nobody cares.
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