Raynaud is a math major, nothing wrong with Cal's math department.

stu said:

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Raynaud is a math major, nothing wrong with Cal's math department.

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Not sure that is the "math" that Raynaud will be concerned about. He is a skilled 7'1" proven performer. He will be able to command a nice NIL package. Cal needs multiple players. Do they have enough to pay Raynaud and still fill out a roster that can compete.

stu said:

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Raynaud is a math major, nothing wrong with Cal's math department.

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Evans Hall is a seismic disaster in the waiting.

Bobodeluxe said:

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stu said:

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Raynaud is a math major, nothing wrong with Cal's math department.

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Evans Hall is a seismic disaster in the waiting.

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Then move the math department to Memorial Stadium.

stu said:

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Bobodeluxe said:

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stu said:

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Raynaud is a math major, nothing wrong with Cal's math department.

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Evans Hall is a seismic disaster in the waiting.

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Then move the math department to Memorial Stadium.

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Is there a vacancy?

Bobodeluxe said:

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stu said:

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Bobodeluxe said:

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stu said:

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Raynaud is a math major, nothing wrong with Cal's math department.

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Evans Hall is a seismic disaster in the waiting.

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Then move the math department to Memorial Stadium.

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Is there a vacancy?

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I'm sure a topologist could find space.

6956bear said:

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stu said:

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Raynaud is a math major, nothing wrong with Cal's math department.

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Not sure that is the "math" that Raynaud will be concerned about. He is a skilled 7'1" proven performer. He will be able to command a nice NIL package. Cal needs multiple players. Do they have enough to pay Raynaud and still fill out a roster that can compete.

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The average salary in the French pro league is around $150k-$200k, but the salaries are about double that in Spain, the most lucrative league in Europe, and higher than in France in Turkey, Russia and Italy. That's Reynaud's opportunity cost right now, he's not yet good enough for the NBA, even as a project, but could potentially get there in a few years.

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6956bear said:

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stu said:

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Raynaud is a math major, nothing wrong with Cal's math department.

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Not sure that is the "math" that Raynaud will be concerned about. He is a skilled 7'1" proven performer. He will be able to command a nice NIL package. Cal needs multiple players. Do they have enough to pay Raynaud and still fill out a roster that can compete.

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The average salary in the French pro league is around $150k-$200k, but the salaries are about double that in Spain, the most lucrative league in Europe, and higher than in France in Turkey, Russia and Italy. That's Reynaud's opportunity cost right now, he's not yet good enough for the NBA, even as a project, but could potentially get there in a few years.

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As a French citizen who is 7'1" and skilled he is likely to be able get an above average salary in any European league.

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An interesting coach firing timing…

https://nypost.com/2024/03/17/sports/dan-monson-gets-fired-then-leads-long-beach-state-to-march-madness/amp/

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Lol, prior to conference tournament, two teams go on a losing streak and finish with a losing record: Cal extends their coach to 6 more years, Long Beach State fires their coach. Cal loses the next game. Long Beach State wins the conference tournament and makes the NCAA Tournament.

I think the lesson is: wait until the season is over before extending or firing, but in Long Beach State's case, I'm not sure. Hard to argue with results. Can they rehire him?

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Looking at the big picture, Dan Monson has been at Long Beach State for 17 years and has a barely .500 record (275-272). This will be his second NCAA tournament appearance. Despite the late season surge, Monson has conclusively proven he's a mediocre coach. It's the right call for LBS to move on and get a new coach. As for Madsen, the jury is still out on him, but improving by 10 wins on a historically bad 3-29 season is a good start.

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Long Beach's new AD seems to have a huge ego and wanted to make a name for himself by firing Monson before the Big West tournament.

But even though the AD's timing was intended to call attention to himself, I agree that the firing is not unreasonable. Long Beach might as well see if a new coach can bring their program up to the level of the most consistent teams in the Big West.

15 seed Long Beach leading Arizona 22-19, 12min into the game.

Arizona pulling away in the 2nd half, 55-37 now.