Update on Ray's future at State

[dawgs]

I think everyone has already accepted that fact so nothing to see there. The REAL question is what are the expectations that Ray has to fulfill in Year 4 with a very Senior laden team both for the fanbase and for the administration to bring him back for Year 5? I mean is squeaking into the NIT enough? Would still be a big improvement from this year but likely won't satisfy a lot of folks? Does he have to get to the NCAA tourney? That seems to be the standard more folks than not are wanting to put down for next year but from what we are this year to being an NCAA team next year is quite the quantum leap (assuming no Malik Newman).

Ncaa or bust for me.

This was the NIT season for ray, and imo missing that mark this drastically is all I need to see. He should be gone after we lose in the sec tourney, and I guess the debate is how badly our admin is ****ing the program by not making the move now.

[DownwardDawg]

Heard earlier that if we he were to pistol whip an Engineering student, rob Barnes &Noble, and then go take a piss in Keenum's office- they may talk about making a change.

Anything short of that- Ray is returning

Yay!!! *****

[HSVDawg]

No shit Sherlock.

And after he takes us to the NIT next year, he will get at least one - maybe two more years. Then we will be 6 years with no NCAA appearance.

We're already at 6 years with no NCAA appearance. We'll be at 9 years by the time we finally get rid of him if what suggest takes place.

[Dawg61]

Ncaa or bust for me.

This was the NIT season for ray, and imo missing that mark this drastically is all I need to see. He should be gone after we lose in the sec tourney, and I guess the debate is how badly our admin is ****ing the program by not making the move now.

Exactly. SS & Keenum want the boat at the bottom of the ocean apparently.

[defiantdog]

I can't wait until April..... that way no one talks about our basketball program anymore. Who'd ever thought our women's team would fill more seats.

[TheDogFather]

Heard earlier that if we he were to pistol whip an Engineering student, rob Barnes &Noble, and then go take a piss in Keenum's office- they may talk about making a change.

Anything short of that- Ray is returning

So if Gavin Ware makes a layup but there's nobody there to see it, did it really happen?

[Where'sWaldo]

So if Gavin Ware makes a layup but there's nobody there to see it, did it really happen?

he missed that layup.....

[dawgs]

he missed that layup.....

So you're saying it didn't happen

[Eric Nies Grind Time]

Ncaa or bust for me.

This was the NIT season for ray, and imo missing that mark this drastically is all I need to see. He should be gone after we lose in the sec tourney, and I guess the debate is how badly our admin is ****ing the program by not making the move now.

I agree with all of this. NCAA tourney next year or he needs to go.

[TheDogFather]

Gotta love C34 throwing this shit in our face every chance he gets. You going for least favorite poster this year C34?

What do you mean going for?

[PMDawg]

you gonna go celebrate our continued quest to mediocrity?

Mediocrity? I'd take that in a heart beat right now. We have a looooong way to go to get to mediocrity. I like your optimism though.

[Dawg61]

I agree with all of this. NCAA tourney next year or he needs to go.

It was NIT this year or bust. He's busted. Why are we waiting another year when waiting another year hurts the next coach significantly?

[DawgFromOxford]

Should've been able to break into the NIT this year. I've tried to support Ray as long as possible and I'm ok with giving him next year, but if he doesn't make the NCAA Tournament then he needs to go.

[dawgs]

It was NIT this year or bust. He's busted. Why are we waiting another year when waiting another year hurts the next coach significantly?

If it was up to me, he'd be gone. That's likely not gonna happen unfortunately. Next year if we don't make the ncaa tourney with an at-large quality teams (not some shit show that puts together a miracle sec tourney run), I'll want him gone. Making the NIT with all the returning experience we'll have and given the amount of experience we'll lose after next season is absolutely unacceptable.

[Liverpooldawg]

Heard earlier that if we he were to pistol whip an Engineering student, rob Barnes &Noble, and then go take a piss in Keenum's office- they may talk about making a change.

Anything short of that- Ray is returning

That should make you happy.

[Ifyouonlyknew]

All of this back & forth about I'm hearing this or hearing that is for show. Unless he went winless in SEC play he was always coming back. It's never been a fluid situation this is what it was. Some are ok with it some are not but this hasn't been some weekly discussion in the Athletics Dept about Ray's job security.

[Madisonmd]

Worth noting here, Ray may have 2 more years on his contract after this year due to year 1 extension. At least that is told by 2 sources that have spoken with AD dept people. The assumption would be that creates a possible buyout scenario. Any further insight is appreciated.

[shannondawg]

I can't wait until April..... that way no one talks about our basketball program anymore. Who'd ever thought our women's team would fill more seats.

I will continue to buy season tickets, but it will be for the ladies games next year.

[dawgs]

Worth noting here, Ray may have 2 more years on his contract after this year due to year 1 extension. At least that is told by 2 sources that have spoken with AD dept people. The assumption would be that creates a possible buyout scenario. Any further insight is appreciated.

We can afford to buy out his contract if we want to.

[IMissJack]

Heard earlier that if we he were to pistol whip an Engineering student, rob Barnes &Noble, and then go take a piss in Keenum's office- they may talk about making a change.

Anything short of that- Ray is returning

This tells me all I need to know about our leadership wanting to build a winning basketball team.