Louisiana Football Coaching Search

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Originally Posted by JayWalker

Well, let's remember that Billy had hired someone else (quite a bit younger) who accepted the job and then was hired away by Saban. Roberts was the guy after that.

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I thought I remembered that, but couldn't recall who hired him away, so had trouble researching it.

Karl Scott, right?

Karl Scott

I think I heard somewhere that it was Karl Scott. :D

Count me in as a fan of the idea of Patrick Tony being the new head coach at Louisiana. Of course, I will also be a huge fan of whichever guy Maggard thinks is the man to continue what CBN started.

Geaux Cajuns!

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Originally Posted by JayWalker

I don't remember his name. Someone would need to help me on that.

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Karl Scott. Was Ron Robert's DC at SLU and was at UL for a week before Saban called. Now in the NFL with the Vikings.

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Originally Posted by JayWalker

And, he said succinctly yesterday what he's looking for

A man who knows what winning looks like
A relentless recruiter with experience in Louisiana and/or Texas
A man who puts the STUDENT in student-athlete, helping players to leave with a degree.
A man with a high moral compass....

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What was actually in his letter...

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We will be committed to finding a coach who exemplifies the values of the University of Louisiana, the Department of Athletics, and the Cajun culture, an individual who prioritizes the academic success of our student-athletes, builds positive relationships with those he coaches, is a relentless recruiter, establishes tremendous rapport with Louisiana high school coaches, places a strong focus on player development, and is a proven winner.

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Experience recruiting in LA or TX is not mentioned. I think the right guy can recruit anywhere. Having any experience with southern or LA/TX culture would be a plus. Narrowing a search to only guys who have recruited LA would be short sighted.

I love Toney. Dose he want to be a HC? Does he have the leadership skills? Could he put together a staff? A LOT of unknowns there.

If the cULture is real, "keeping the band together" should not be the priority. Finding the most qualified people with integrity and drive that we can and giving them unrestrained financial support should be our priority.

If Toney is that guy, that would be wonderful.

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Originally Posted by CajunNation

What was actually in his letter...

Experience recruiting in LA or TX is not mentioned. I think the right guy can recruit anywhere. Having any experience with southern or LA/TX culture would be a plus. Narrowing a search to only guys who have recruited LA would be short sighted.

I love Toney. Dose he want to be a HC? Does he have the leadership skills? Could he put together a staff? A LOT of unknowns there.

If the cULture is real, "keeping the band together" should not be the priority. Finding the most qualified people with integrity and drive that we can and giving them unrestrained financial support should be our priority.

If Toney is that guy, that would be wonderful.

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He mentioned recruiting Louisiana in his zoom press conference yesterday.

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Originally Posted by Clutch0364

He mentioned recruiting Louisiana in his zoom press conference yesterday.

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I think having a recognizable name amongst HS coaches is necessary. Hudspeth recruited North Shore for Miss State. Billy Napier recruited New Orleans with Burns at Alabama. Neither were complete unknowns in the state of Louisiana.

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Originally Posted by CajunT

I think having a recognizable name amongst HS coaches is necessary. Hudspeth recruited North Shore for Miss State. Billy Napier recruited New Orleans with Burns at Alabama. Neither were complete unknowns in the state of Louisiana.

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Definitely has to have a foot in the south.

What about Barry Odom currently DC at Arkansas and former head coach at Missouri? Does he have a connection with Maggard? Supposed to be a really great guy and players loved him. Not sure of any Louisiana high school connections but he seems like a coach that could build on the foundation built by CBN.

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Originally Posted by CajunVic

Pull up the one from the last hire.

It’s Pry.

100% rock solid . ..

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Who said there was no 100% rock solid lock here?

I know he’s not a southern guy but one name I like is josh gattis. Some of these other coordinators are make too much money as coordinators for them to realistically come here

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Originally Posted by ragincajun97

I know he’s not a southern guy but one name I like is josh gattis. Some of these other coordinators are make too much money as coordinators for them to realistically come here

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There is a huge difference in being a coordinator and a HC.

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Originally Posted by ragincajun97

I know he’s not a southern guy but one name I like is josh gattis. Some of these other coordinators are make too much money as coordinators for them to realistically come here

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I mentioned him earlier and while he may not be a southern guy, he spent a year at Bama with Saben and 2 years at Vandy with Franklin.

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Originally Posted by Clutch0364

I mentioned him earlier and while he may not be a southern guy, he spent a year at Bama with Saben and 2 years at Vandy with Franklin.

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What about a guy who is from Florida, played college ball in Texas, was a finalist for National OC of the year, was OC at UAB and Tennessee, QB coach at those 2 schools and USC, developed 3 NFL QBs, was a recruiting coordinator, and is currently a 3rd year HC at a G5 that is going to it’s 3rd Bowl Game in a row, about to play for a conference championship and lighting up the scoreboard?

Any takers?

I thought this thread was about the Louisiana coaching search?

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Originally Posted by CajunNation

What about a guy who is from Florida, played college ball in Texas, was a finalist for National OC of the year, was OC at UAB and Tennessee, QB coach at those 2 schools and USC, developed 3 NFL QBs, was a recruiting coordinator, and is currently a 3rd year HC at a G5 that is going to it’s 3rd Bowl Game in a row, about to play for a conference championship, and lighting up the scoreboard?

Any takers?

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Sounds like Ty Helton

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Originally Posted by CajunNation

What about a guy who is from Florida, played college ball in Texas, was a finalist for National OC of the year, was OC at UAB and Tennessee, QB coach at those 2 schools and USC, developed 3 NFL QBs, was a recruiting coordinator, and is currently a 3rd year HC at a G5 that is going to it’s 3rd Bowl Game in a row, about to play for a conference championship, and lighting up the scoreboard?

Any takers?

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Tyson Helton. Would he leave WKU to come here?? Doubt it

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Originally Posted by ragincajun97

Tyson Helton. Would he leave WKU to come here?? Doubt it

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For a pay raise and the chance to coach a top 25 team? He makes 750k

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Originally Posted by cajun4life

There is a huge difference in being a coordinator and a
HC.

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Napier was never a HC either

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Originally Posted by Million$Mullet

For a pay raise and the chance to coach a top 25 team? He makes 750k

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You right we could nearly double his salary

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Originally Posted by Million$Mullet

Sounds like Ty Helton

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Bingo.

He has to be looking to get out of the CUSA dumpster fire. He’s only 42. We can get him.

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Originally Posted by ragincajun97

Napier was never a HC either

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That's not what he meant. He is hinting at coordinators would come here for similar money to become Head Coach and prove their worth

That’s why I said for those that wanted Brian Kelly. It was a half @ss joke.

I will take my lashings now.

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Originally Posted by CajunStros

That’s why I said for those that wanted Brian Kelly. It was a half @ss joke.

I will take my lashings now.

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Poor man les miles..

Marcus freeman may need a job now, unless Notre Dame promotes him