Michael Desormeaux Press Conference - Aug. 28, 2023

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

He mentioned that his wife and kids heard criticism from fans last year in an interview I heard recently. He knows that is part of the gig and his wife knew that when she said I DO. Still, that does not make it easy to accept. When he says he remembers everything that includes negativity from supporters. Way to address that is to prove those people wrong. He and team know that.

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How do you call yourself a supporter if you voice a cynical opinion on the current coach. Support the program but not the coach. Hard to reconcile but I have had to do it with Bob. But he’s had a very long career here with mediocre success. CMD didn’t inherit the team, and program he agreed to coach. None of it his doing.

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Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS

How do you call yourself a supporter if you voice a cynical opinion on the current coach. Support the program but not the coach. Hard to reconcile but I have had to do it with Bob. But he’s had a very long career here with mediocre success. CMD didn’t inherit the team, and program he agreed to coach. None of it his doing.

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The program CMD inherited was better than the one that Bustle, Hud and Napier found when they got here. Probably the best shape of any new coach in the history of our school.

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Originally Posted by Big Poppa

The program CMD inherited was better than the one that Bustle, Hud and Napier found when they got here. Probably the best shape of any new coach in the history of our school.

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And he promptly went out and lost the SBC West. Hope he doesn't forget THAT.

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

He mentioned that his wife and kids heard criticism from fans last year in an interview I heard recently. He knows that is part of the gig and his wife knew that when she said I DO. Still, that does not make it easy to accept. When he says he remembers everything that includes negativity from supporters. Way to address that is to prove those people wrong. He and team know that.

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He also mentioned the thing that was the hardest was what his kids would hear.

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Originally Posted by CajunEXPRESS

How do you call yourself a supporter if you voice a cynical opinion on the current coach. Support the program but not the coach. Hard to reconcile but I have had to do it with Bob. But he’s had a very long career here with mediocre success. CMD didn’t inherit the team, and program he agreed to coach. None of it his doing.

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What do you mean CMD didn't inherit the team? Please explain.

. . . anyone who is even a casual fan knows what Express means . . .

I'm loving this attitude from CMD this season...such a difference from last season...It's going to be a great season!

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Originally Posted by Cajunsmike

He mentioned that his wife and kids heard criticism from fans last year in an interview I heard recently. He knows that is part of the gig and his wife knew that when she said I DO. Still, that does not make it easy to accept. When he says he remembers everything that includes negativity from supporters. Way to address that is to prove those people wrong. He and team know that.

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x 1000

Our own guy, our own player, our own coach.

People saying we usl'd it before he ever coached a game.

He deserves better. This year is our (fans) do over.

GEAUX CAJUNS!

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Originally Posted by moorecajun

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Our own guy, our own player, our own coach.

People saying we usl'd it before he ever coached a game.

He deserves better. This year is our (fans) do over.

GEAUX CAJUNS!

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Hope the fans actually show up at the games.

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Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView

Hope the fans actually show up at the games.

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The FANS will, I also have optimism in them!

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Originally Posted by moorecajun

The FANS will, I also have optimism in them!

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They definitely need the support. If game day operations improve then the crowds should.

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Originally Posted by JMV JustMyView

What do you mean CMD didn't inherit the team? Please explain.

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Exodus