re: CM Newton, Wimp, and Dale Brown.

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Why all the hate for Brown on the Rant lately, especially in regards to naming the court after him? He took LSU to more than one Final Four and really put the program on the map.

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I wish I could tell you man. Its very bizarre. I would like to think its because its just a few very vocal idiots, but I actually think a decent segment of the fan base hates Brown (his preaching can definitely turn people off). There also is no doubt he underachieved with several teams, but its also no doubt he over achieved with several as well. For me, I'm very appreciative as a student and then a season ticket holder (and always a fan), I got to see Rudy Macklin, Ethan Martin, John Williams, Jerry Reynolds, CJ (who for my money is the single most amazing college basketball player I ever saw in person; too young for Pistol), Shaq, etc. play up close and personal. No doubt Dale annoyed me quite a bit, but he certainly is BY FAR the greatest coach in LSU men's basketball, and second place isn't even in the vicinity.